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Has Fundsmith Equity Fund bottomed?

| Nathan Marks

The popular Fundsmith equity fund has had a bad year so far, down 15% in 2022. Will the trend continue…

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Would Warren Buffett buy Royal Mail shares now?

| Kevin Godbold

Royal Mail shares sport a high dividend yield right now but do they satisfy Warren Buffett's criteria for stock purchases?

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Can this FTSE 250 income stock make me rich?

| John Choong

As real wages continue to fall, I'm looking for ways to earn some passive income. This FTSE 250 income stock…

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The Legal & General dividend yield is rising. I’d buy!

| Christopher Ruane

The Legal & General dividend looks set for growth, while a share price fall has pushed up the yield. Should…

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2 boring Jim Cramer-style shares to buy right now

| Kevin Godbold

CNBC's Jim Cramer recommends buying 'boring' shares right now, so I'd choose these two from the UK stock market.

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I’m investing £250 a month to aim for £5,000 in passive income. Here’s how!

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith sets his sights on enjoying passive income for the future and explains what he needs to do now…

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Could I double my money with Aston Martin shares?

| Dr. James Fox

It has been a bad year for investors in this luxury car brand. Aston Martin shares are down 72% over…

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Here’s why I bought this exciting penny stock!

| Jabran Khan

Jabran Khan explains why he recently added this penny stock to his holdings and what he expects to happen in…

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Should I snap up Woodbois shares for pennies?

| Christopher Ruane

Woodbois shares are changing hands for pennies. Does that make them an attractive buy for our writer's portfolio?

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2 growth stocks I’m watching after markets slumped!

| Dr. James Fox

Growth stocks have been hit hardest by the global sell-off prompted by US inflation data last week. But, here are…

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Down 50%! Is the Meta share price a screaming bargain?

| Christopher Ruane

The Meta share price has halved. Our writer has been thinking about adding it to his portfolio and shares his…

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2 penny stocks to buy as market volatility returns!

| Royston Wild

I'm searching for the best penny stocks to buy as UK share prices collapse. Here are two low-cost growth heroes…

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Is this pioneer growth stock 1 to buy or avoid?

| Jabran Khan

Jabran Khan examines the state of play with this retail technology growth stock and decides if he would buy the…

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3 defensive UK shares to buy today

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer selects a trio of UK shares he likes for their potentially defensive qualities.

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A dividend every month! 3 income shares to buy now

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer is considering three income shares to buy now for his portfolio he thinks could help him earn regular…

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The Scottish Mortgage share price has halved. Could it now double?

| Christopher Ruane

Falling tech stocks have wiped over 50% off the Scottish Mortgage share price. Could that be a buying opportunity for…

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After its £2.4bn demerger, can the GSK share price blossom?

| Michelle Freeman

What could becoming a standalone biotech stock mean for the GSK share price? Will it continue to tread water or…

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Here’s why I’m buying Rolls-Royce shares after markets tanked!

| Dr. James Fox

Rolls-Royce shares fell around 7% over the past week amid a market sell-off. But at 86p, maybe the only way…

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My 4-step plan to get my Stocks & Shares ISA back in the black

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith is taking several steps to tackle the slump in the value of his Stocks and Shares ISA.

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3 FTSE 100 stocks I’m buying after the market sell-off!

| Dr. James Fox

The global markets sell-off came to a halt on Tuesday. Now, I'm looking to add these three FTSE 100 stocks…

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5 UK dividend shares with yields of 8%+

| Alan Oscroft

As stock markets are falling, I'm seeing a lot of increasingly attractive dividend shares out there. Today, I examine five…

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Why I’d follow Warren Buffett and buy this stock today!

| Charlie Keough

Apple makes up over half of Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway portfolio. Here, this Fool explains why he would also buy…

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I see a bargain as Royal Mail shares crash 46% in 2022

| Cliff D'Arcy

Royal Mail shares have crashed by over 46% in 2022 so far. But after such steep price declines, is this…

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After falling 75%, is it time to buy this crashing Nasdaq stock?

| Stuart Blair

This tech stock has sunk 75% in the past year, underperforming most other Nasdaq stocks. Is it now time to…

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The best UK biotech shares to buy today

| Alan Oscroft

A lot of UK biotech shares have fallen over the past 12 months as the Covid effect recedes. I reckon…

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Down 11%, is BT’s share price about to move higher?

| Royston Wild

The BT share price has remained largely robust in recent weeks as dip buying has emerged. Is the FTSE 100…

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Should I buy this FTSE AIM stock?

| Jabran Khan

Jabran Khan delves deeper into this FTSE AIM stock and decides if he should add the shares to his portfolio…

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3 cheap shares with super-high dividend yields

| Cliff D'Arcy

These three cheap FTSE 100 shares offer dividend yields of up to 10.4% a year. What's more, these cash yields…

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How I’d seize on a stock market fall to try and retire early

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer sees a stock market fall as a long-term opportunity for his personal finances. Here he explains why.

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Down 30%, here’s a dirt-cheap FTSE 100 stock to buy on the dip

| Stuart Blair

There are several beaten down FTSE 100 stocks at the moment, due to macroeconomic uncertainties. Here's one of them that…

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Is today a good time to buy Lloyds shares?

| Roland Head

Lloyds shares have underperformed the market over the last year. The stock now offers a 5.3% income that’s expected to…

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At 118p, are IAG shares a buying opportunity? 

| Dylan Hood

The airline industry is finally experiencing uninterrupted travel, having been hampered since March 2020. So, is now the time to…

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1 cheap growth stock to buy as the FTSE 250 tumbles

| Charlie Carman

Cybersecurity growth stock Darktrace is down nearly 11% this year after facing a series of challenges. Our writer considers whether…

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Down 23%, is the Taylor Wimpey share price a bargain to scoop up right now?

| Andrew Woods

The Taylor Wimpey share price is down, so should I buy now in the face of a rapidly changing UK…

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Will the stock market recover in 2022?

| Stephen Wright

Our writer thinks that inflation, rising interest rates, and the chance of a recession make a stock market recovery in…

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B&M shares continue to fall after FY results! Should I buy more or hold my position?

| Jabran Khan

Jabran Khan delves into B&M’s recent FY22 results and decides if he should add further B&M shares to his portfolio…

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Here’s my plan to make passive income with just £50 a month

| Alan Oscroft

It's not just wealthy people who can enjoy a passive income. I think anybody can do it, starting small and…

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BP shares are falling! Should I buy on the dip?

| Dr. James Fox

BP shares have taken quite a hit over the past few days, wiping out most of May's gains. So, is…

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I’m in the red, but not panicking. I’m buying the dip!

| Andrew Woods

It is always tempting to close out losing positions. However, experience has taught me to buy the dip when the…

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Can I double my money with Woodbois shares?

| Alan Oscroft

The Woodbois share price has already climbed more than 80% from its 52-week low. Could there be a further doubling…

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