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FTSE 100 banks look cheap after SVB’s failure. Is now the best time to buy?

| Henry Adefope, MCSI

After two of the biggest bank failures in recent times, the discount on a particular safe-haven FTSE 100 bank looks…

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2 cheap income stocks I’m considering buying before April’s ISA deadline!

| Royston Wild

The recent stock market wobble means that many UK shares offer terrific all-round value. Here are two top income stocks…

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Yields of up to 9.2%! Should I buy these FTSE 250 dividend shares for passive income?

| Royston Wild

I'm searching for the FTSE 250's greatest dividend shares to help me make extra income. Are these UK shares too…

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A FTSE 250 dividend stock I’d buy and hope to never sell!

| Royston Wild

As gold prices rise, I think now could be a great time to add this FTSE 250 dividend stock to…

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Is Rolls-Royce’s share price the best FTSE 100 bargain?

| Royston Wild

I'm searching for the best FTSE bargain shares to buy after recent market volatility. Should I add Rolls-Royce to my…

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7.8% and 6.5% yields! Are these FTSE 100 dividend stocks too cheap to miss?

| Royston Wild

I'm searching for the greatest FTSE dividend stocks to add to my portfolio. Are these UK value shares a great…

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2 shares to buy for a stock market recovery

| Harshil Patel

It has been a turbulent time in the stock market recently. Our writer looks for the top shares to buy…

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5 top tips for surviving a stock market crash

| Alan Oscroft

What's the best way to handle a stock market crash in 2023? Thanks to the internet, there's no shortage of…

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Viva Aviva!

| G A Chester

Aviva struggled for two decades to deliver consistent returns for investors. The right CEO with the right vision and the…

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Is it safe to buy UK bank shares?

| Stephen Wright

Stephen Wright thinks investors can’t count on regulators, governments, or central banks when thinking about whether or not to buy…

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As stock markets dive, here’s Warren Buffett’s advice

| Cliff D'Arcy

After two mid-sized US banks collapsed, panic swept global stock markets. As investors rush to sell, here are some soothing…

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Stock market slide: a golden opportunity to make money?

| Cliff D'Arcy

In this latest stock market slide, the FTSE 100 has lost nearly 9% since mid-February. But falling prices often mean…

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Here’s how I could invest £5k in a Stocks and Shares ISA to get £450 income a year 

| Harvey Jones

I'm sifting through my final Stocks and Shares ISA choices and this super-high-yielding FTSE 100 insurer looks very appealing to…

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Investing a £20k ISA in these 2 dividend stocks would give me income of £100 a month 

| Harvey Jones

These two FTSE 100 dividend stocks were hit by last week's sell-off, but that makes them cheaper to buy and…

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Three reasons to buy Lloyds’ shares at a bargain price right now

| Simon Watkins

Lloyds’ shares have fallen on a broad drop in banking stocks but there are three key reasons for me why…

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Is March a can’t-miss opportunity to get rich with UK shares?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

UK shares are being hit hard by growing fears within banking. But is this a rare opportunity to drive investment…

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Start building a lifelong passive income with just £5 a day

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Saving a few pounds a day can create a passive income of nearly £50k! Zaven Boyrazian explains how, and what…

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4 top stocks to buy before the Stocks and Shares ISA deadline

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

The 5 April Stocks and Shares ISA deadline is only a few weeks away, but what are the best stocks…

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How to avoid losing money in a bear market

| Stephen Wright

Bear markets can be challenging for investors. But Stephen Wright has a plan to avoid investing losses when the stock…

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Selling for pennies, are Lloyds shares a bargain?

| Christopher Ruane

Lloyds shares continue to sell for pennies each, despite the bank making billions of pounds in annual profit. Should this…

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A rare chance to get rich with Aston Martin shares?

| Dr. James Fox

Dr James Fox takes a closer look at Aston Martin shares and explains why the car maker could deliver impressive…

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Has the Rolls-Royce share price levelled off?

| Christopher Ruane

The Rolls-Royce share price has soared over the past month. This writer explains what he thinks might happen now --…

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How much do I need to invest for £100 in weekly passive income?

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane considers how he could boost his passive income streams by buying dividend shares -- and how much he…

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3 cheap FTSE 250 shares to buy right now?

| Alan Oscroft

With most attention on the FTSE 100 at the moment, I think there are some great value FTSE 250 shares…

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Could Scottish Mortgage shares double my money in a new bull market?

| Ben McPoland

Scottish Mortgage shares are trading at a massive discount right now. So could this cheap FTSE 100 stock double my…

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I think these are 2 of the best UK stocks to buy right now

| Matthew Dumigan

Among the many investment opportunities that I see out there, I think these two UK shares represent some of the…

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3 dirt cheap growth shares to buy right now?

| Alan Oscroft

Forget investing in defensive stocks during market weakness, I reckon this is a great time to buy some cheap growth…

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2 top value stocks I’d buy after recent market volatility!

| Royston Wild

I'm searching for the best value stocks to buy before next month's ISA deadline. Here are a couple from AIM…

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Will the collapse of SVB trigger a stock market crash?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Despite what some headlines would suggest, the collapse of SVB is unlikely to spark a new financial crisis.

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2 top FTSE 100 shares I’d buy in a heartbeat

| Matthew Dumigan

If I had some cash to spare, these are the two FTSE 100 shares I’d be gunning for to help…

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Are Coca-Cola shares the prime beverage bets on the London Stock Exchange?

| James J. McCombie

I could (sort of) buy Coca-Cola shares on the London Stock Exchange, but there might be better British beverage stock…

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How I’d invest a £10K in an ISA to earn £60 a month passive income

| Harvey Jones

This week's stock market volatility looks like a great opportunity to generate passive income from FTSE 100 income stocks

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Growth Shares

Should I buy Meta stock right now?

| John Choong

Meta stock has made a remarkable recovery after an eye-watering 2022. With the shares up 125% from their bottom, now…

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3 dirt-cheap FTSE 100 dividend shares to buy today

| Roland Head

Roland Head explains why he thinks these big dividend payers could be some of the best shares to buy in…

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Is the banking crisis giving me a once-in-a-lifetime chance to buy Lloyds shares?

| Harvey Jones

Lloyds shares have had taken a hit from the banking crisis but I think its strong capital position makes this…

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At £1.54, can the Rolls-Royce share price go any higher?

| John Fieldsend

A 121% rise in the Rolls-Royce share price in less than six months has been nothing short of breathtaking. Can…

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I’d invest £5,100 in this FTSE 100 stock for £200 in annual passive income

| Charlie Carman

This FTSE 100 stock recently re-joined the UK's blue-chip index. Our writer outlines how he would invest in the company…

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Why Centamin is my best penny stock

| Andrew Mackie

Seeking out cheap penny stocks to buy, Andrew Mackie explains what a likely rising gold price could mean for the…

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After hitting 52-week lows, is now the time to buy Scottish Mortgage shares?

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith explains why he's in the bullish camp with regards to Scottish Mortgage shares, despite the recent tumble lower.

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Why Blackrock expects lower share prices ahead 

| Kevin Godbold

The world’s largest investment manager just owned up to being ‘underweight’ regarding stocks in developed markets. Will prices fall?

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