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Forget gold! I’d buy FTSE 100 growth shares to retire on

| Rupert Hargreaves

Buying FTSE 100 growth shares today could dramatically improve your retirement prospects in comparison to gold, says this Fool.

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What’s new with Budgeting Loans during the coronavirus?

| Nic Gardner

What are budgeting loans, who's eligible, and what's changing with them during the coronavirus? Nicole Gardner explains what you need…

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Cybersecurity stocks! How I’d invest £500 in AIM-listed tech shares

| Kirsteen Mackay

Cybersecurity Stocks are enjoying a rise in popularity as individuals and businesses seek to restore privacy and secure their data.

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I think these FTSE 100 shares are too cheap to ignore

| Andy Ross

Many investors are scared of these stocks in the current crisis. But if you’re brave, I think you could pick…

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Stock market crash: I’d buy shares now

| Thomas Carr

It's easy to vary how much we invest in response to stock market prices, writes Thomas Carr.

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2 FTSE 100 growth shares I’d buy for my ISA and hold until 2030

| Royston Wild

Royston Wild explains why these two FTSE 100 companies could be set for explosive profits growth through to 2030. Come…

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Which is the best FTSE 100 supermarket stock to buy right now?

| James J. McCombie

A simple ranking system may help identify which of the FTSE 100 food retailer stocks, which tend to do relatively…

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Have £1,000 to invest? I’d buy these 2 bargain FTSE 100 shares in this stock market crash

| Peter Stephens

These two FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) stocks could offer good value for money, in my view, after the recent decline in…

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FTSE 100 crash: I’d buy these 2 cheap shares today to get rich and retire early

| Peter Stephens

These two FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) stocks could offer long-term recovery potential after the recent stock market crash, in my view.

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Don’t waste the stock market crash! I’d buy these 2 FTSE 100 shares in an ISA today

| Peter Stephens

Buying FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) shares after the recent stock market crash could provide your portfolio with long-term recovery potential, in…

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Warren Buffett sold all his airline shares. Should you sell too?

| Anna Sokolidou

Warren Buffett decided to sell his entire stake in the airlines. Should FTSE 100 investors sell too? Anna Sokolidou tries…

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3 reasons why the 2020 stock market crash could help you make a million

| Kevin Godbold

I think the stock market is awash with opportunities right now that could help propel you to a million-pound fortune…

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Forget the Lloyds Bank share price! I’d buy this cheap FTSE 100 stock at a bargain price instead

| Manika Premsingh

The Lloyds Bank share price might be attractive, but I’d consider other FTSE 100 stocks with similar traits to the…

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Stock market crash: 3 cheap FTSE 250 shares I’d buy today

| Roland Head

Looking for safe stocks to buy in the current crisis? Roland Head picks three FTSE 250 shares with family ownership…

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BAE Systems shares: a safe haven in this time of turmoil?

| Stuart Blair

One Fool gives three reasons why they are bullish on FTSE 100 constituent BAE Systems' shares for the medium to…

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I’d buy this FTSE 100 growth stock that’s turned £1k into £6k!

| Rupert Hargreaves

In the past two-and-a-half years, this FTSE 100 growth stock has returned more than 600% for investors, smashing the wider…

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Novacyt exploded higher, and I’m finding other strong-performing shares too

| Kevin Godbold

One thing I’m sure about more than anything right now. Stock-picking is king. And I’m finding some great shares. Here’s…

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FTSE 100 dividend cuts: BT and Shell join the club, so here’s what I’m doing

| Jon Smith

With more big names cutting payouts, Jonathan Smith looks at ways to still make money, despite FTSE 100 dividend cuts.

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I’d invest £5k in cheap FTSE 100 shares to make a million and retire early

| Harvey Jones

If you want to make a million from the stock market and retire early, use the crash to load up…

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£2k to invest? I’d buy this safe-haven stock to retire early

| Harvey Jones

This FTSE 100 dividend hero looks like a top safe-haven stock because it could still help investors retire early on…

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Looking to buy cheap FTSE 100 stocks? Read this Warren Buffett advice first!

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Many FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) stocks look cheap right now. However, read this advice from Warren Buffett before buying anything,…

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Forget gold! These 3 shares all look great value to me

| Andy Ross

Gold may be great in a volatile or falling market, but I think these value shares have far better growth…

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Dividend stocks paying over 4.5%? Here are 2 FTSE 250 shares I’d buy in an ISA

| Tezcan Gecgil, PhD

Looking to diversify and add dividend income to your portfolio? These two FTSE 250 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) stocks might be appropriate for…

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Is the Hurricane Energy share price a good buy?

| Kirsteen Mackay

The Hurricane Energy share price has been on a downward trajectory this year. Can it bounce back and recover its…

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Is the Royal Dutch Shell share price a good buy?

| Kirsteen Mackay

The Shell share price is recovering after its 20% drop. Does it have what it takes to go the distance…

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2 income stocks I’d buy following FTSE 100 dividend cuts

| Royston Wild

Worried about another wave of dividend cuts coming down the tracks? Royston Wild highlights two income stocks he thinks are…

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Warren Buffett! Could following him help you get rich in this stock market recovery?

| Kevin Godbold

Warren Buffett is worth following based on his long and successful investing career. But, this time, his message is a…

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BT axes dividends! Is the stock cheap enough to buy?

| Tezcan Gecgil, PhD

Last week Britain's biggest telecoms provider BT Group (LON: BT.A) scrapped dividends, so does that reduce its appeal? Here's what I'd…

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2 reasons why Brexit could soon be the biggest factor influencing the FTSE 100 index

| Jon Smith

A lack of government interest in an extension to exit talks and the FTSE 100's short-term memory could see Brexit…

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Stock market crash! I’d buy these cheap small caps now to get rich and retire early

| Royston Wild

These dirt-cheap shares are too good to miss, says Royston Wild. Here he explains why he'd buy them following the…

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The GGP share price has risen 326% as gold shimmers in these uncertain times

| Kirsteen Mackay

The GGP share price has been flying in line with the price of gold. Can this rally continue, and is…

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Interest rates are low! 2 FTSE dividend stocks I’d buy

| Tezcan Gecgil, PhD

Interest rates are at record lows. Dividend-paying shares like Coca Cola HBC and Severn Trent may therefore deserve further due…

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Why I think smart investors are buying these cheap FTSE 100 shares now

| Royston Wild

Dip buyers are buying back into the FTSE 100 following earlier risk-aversion. Royston Wild explains why these two blue-chips still…

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£2,000 to invest? Here are 2 growth and income shares I think have fantastic potential

| Andy Ross

With dividends being cut by many traditional higher-yielding companies, it may be worth buying these income and growth shares.

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Warren Buffett has been selling stocks. Should you do the same?

| Rupert Hargreaves

Last week, Warren Buffett revealed he's been selling stocks in the stock market crash. However, there was a good reason…

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£3k to invest? 3 cheap FTSE 100 dividend stocks I’d buy to retire early

| Roland Head

The stock market crash has left these three FTSE 100 dividend stocks trading at attractive valuations with good income potential,…

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Forget buy-to-let! Here’s how I’d invest £20k today to make £1m

| G A Chester

Buy-to-let investing has become less appealing in recent years. Here's how I'd invest £20k today to boost my financial future.

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Have £1k to invest? Here’s how I’d start investing today

| Rupert Hargreaves

This Fool explains how he'd start investing with just £1,000 by taking advantage of the recent market crash to buy…

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Why safe dividend stocks could help you to make a solid passive income

| Peter Stephens

After the recent market crash, defensive income stocks could prove to be a worthwhile means of generating a resilient passive…

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Forget buy-to-let! I’d buy the FTSE 250 to make a million

| Rupert Hargreaves

After recent declines, it looks as if the FTSE 250 could outperform buy-to-let property by a significant margin over the…

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