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As the Barclays share price is held back by a trading blunder, here’s what I’d do

| Alan Oscroft

The Barclays share price has tumbled in 2022, as the sector has suffered. And the costs of rectifying its trading…

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BAE shares fall after earnings dip! Is now the time to buy?

| Dr. James Fox

BAE shares started downwards on Thursday morning after its latest earnings report. Profits fell considerably amid rising costs.

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Here’s how buying income shares now could earn me £1,000 a month

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer thinks that through buying the right income shares in today's market, he can build a four-figure monthly earnings…

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I just sold all my Lloyds shares. Here’s why

| Christopher Ruane

Lloyds raised its interim dividend nearly 20% this week. So why has our writer recently sold all his Lloyds shares?…

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3 growth shares I think could do well, even in a recession

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer has picked a trio of growth shares he would consider holding in his portfolio in the hope they…

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2 FTSE 250 shares I’ve snapped up this week for their dividends

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer likes the underlying businesses of these two FTSE 250 shares. He's added them to his portfolio for their…

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After its latest results, are GSK shares a buy?

| Charlie Keough

GSK shares have had a strong year. As this continued yesterday in its latest update, this Fool explains why he'd…

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Should I buy Boeing shares at $156?

| George Theodosi

In the coming quarters, Boeing shares could see increased volatility as the 737 Max-10 recertification deadline edges closer.

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Should I buy Shell shares after another record-breaking quarter?

| Dr. James Fox

Shell shares gained over the past week ahead of today's earnings report. And it didn't disappoint, with the group seeing…

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Why I’m ignoring Warren Buffett to buy this stock

| Mark Tovey

Despite legendary investor Warren Buffett recommending investors avoid precious metals, I decided to buy shares in a platinum fund. Here’s…

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Should I buy Haleon shares to double my money, tax-free?

| Michael Wood-Wilson

Haleon shares are looking attractively priced since their recent stock market listing. Is this the time to buy and potentially…

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2 ‘no-brainer’ FTSE 100 shares to buy before a stock market recovery

| Harshil Patel

Despite the gloomy outlook, some FTSE 100 shares are turning in strong performances. Our writer considers which shares he'd buy…

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How I’m building wealth with the FTSE 100 right now

| Kevin Godbold

There hasn't been a better time to invest in stocks for years and the FTSE 100 is a rich hunting…

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Guess which cheap dividend share I bought for passive income?

| Cliff D'Arcy

I've been on a buying spree this month, snapping up dividend shares at low prices. But I also bought into…

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Why this new stock market bull phase has legs

| Kevin Godbold

The stock market is turning upwards and I've been investing like mad in shares such as these three for recovery,…

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No savings at 40? Why I’m buying UK shares to retire in comfort!

| Royston Wild

It's never too late to start investing for retirement. Here's why I think buying UK shares is the best way…

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Under a pound, is the Deliveroo share price a bargain?

| Christopher Ruane

The Deliveroo share price is in pennies and far below where it once stood. Our writer chews over whether the…

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Can we trust BP’s 5% dividend yield?

| Alan Oscroft

The FTSE 100 is offering a lot of attractive dividend yields right now, with some nice rises on the cards.…

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Here’s 1 REIT to buy for dividends and growth!

| Jabran Khan

Jabran Khan is looking for stocks that provide consistent returns and believes this real estate investment trust (REIT) could do…

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Up 106% in a year! The fastest-growing FTSE 100 share is still a bargain

| Suraj Radhakrishnan

Airtel Africa is the top performing FTSE 100 across the last two years. And despite this explosive growth, I am…

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A high-dividend company I’d buy for the stock market recovery!

| Royston Wild

This fallen income stock boasts ultra-low P/E ratios and 8%-plus dividend yields. Here's why I'd buy it for the stock…

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My top house builder shares to buy before the market recovers!

| Dr. James Fox

Housebuilders share prices have slumped over the past year, despite record house prices. So here are my best shares to…

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The BT share price is treading water. Should I make a move?

| Christopher Ruane

The BT share price is fairly close to where it was a year ago. Christopher Ruane looks at why and…

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Is now the time to buy JD Wetherspoon shares?

| Christopher Ruane

JD Wetherspoon shares have lost over half their value. But our writer still likes the business model. Here is why…

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Credit Suisse shares gain after horrific earnings update! What’s going on here?

| Dr. James Fox

Credit Suisse shares gained 2% in pre-market trading on Wednesday despite massively underperforming and parting ways with its CEO.

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Is the falling Wickes share price a bargain primed for long-term recovery?

| Jabran Khan

Jabran Khan takes a closer look at the dwindling Wickes share price and decides if he would buy the shares…

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Will the Haleon share price hit £2 or £4 first?

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer has been looking at the Haleon share price and considering whether the company might make an attractive buy…

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Centrica share price: 2 good reasons it may burn hotter yet!

| Michelle Freeman

As things cool down in the UK, the Centrica share price keeps rising. This Fool sees that trend continuing.

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2 growth stocks to buy before the market recovers!

| Dr. James Fox

Many growth stocks are still massively down from their 2021 highs. So here are two stocks I'm looking to buy…

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Is the Lloyds share price finally set to climb, after positive H1 results?

| Alan Oscroft

The Lloyds share price has gained on the back of first-half results, but investors still appear cautious. I think it's…

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At 815p, are Scottish Mortgage shares a buy?

| Charlie Keough

After a prosperous period, Scottish Mortgage shares have lagged in 2022. Here, this Fool explains why he'd buy.

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Is now the time to buy easyJet shares?

| Charlie Keough

After the release of its Q3 update yesterday, this Fool weighs up if now is the time to add easyJet…

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Will there be a 2023 Rolls-Royce dividend?

| Christopher Ruane

As a shareholder in the aircraft engine maker, our writer considers what the prospect of a 2023 Rolls-Royce dividend could…

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Nuclear power is back in fashion – and I’m investing in these FTSE 100 companies

| Jacob Ambrose Willson

Jacob Ambrose Willson thinks the FTSE 100 provides some excellent opportunities for him to make returns via nuclear power-orientated companies.

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Should I buy Alphabet stock after its Q2 earnings?

| John Choong

Alphabet reported its Q2 earnings yesterday. Despite misses across the board on analysts' expectations, is the stock still a good…

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Here’s why I’m buying FTSE shares like crazy this month!

| Cliff D'Arcy

After sitting on my hands for six months, I've started boldly buying FTSE 350 shares. And I'm doing this despite…

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How I’d invest £20,000 in a Stocks and Shares ISA today to build long-term wealth

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Edward Sheldon explains how he's using a growth investing strategy to build his Stocks and Shares ISA and long-term wealth.

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6 income shares I just bought for high dividends

| Cliff D'Arcy

As stock prices dipped in June and July, I bought these six income shares for their high dividend yields. These…

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Why I’ve just bought GSK shares for my Stocks and Shares ISA

| Michael Wood-Wilson

GSK shares have looked tempting to me since they demerged their consumer healthcare business this month, and here’s why I…

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Can the British American Tobacco dividend keep growing?

| Christopher Ruane

A market update from the smoking giant has our writer wondering about where the British American Tobacco dividend may go…

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