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FTSE earnings preview: Berkeley, DS Smith, Safestore

| John Choong

A company's earnings can indicate whether it's doing well. So, here are this week's biggest FTSE firms reporting results, and…

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Will the stock market crash in 2022?

| Alan Oscroft

In these days of increasing fear, with doom-mongers banging on about a stock market crash almost every day, those with…

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Does the Scottish Mortgage (SMT) share price make it a no-brainer buy now?

| Alan Oscroft

The Scottish Mortgage Investment Trust (LON: SMT) share price has taken a hammering in 2022, as investors have deserted tech…

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3 income shares I’d buy for extra dividends

| Cliff D'Arcy

While searching for the best income shares, I found these three FTSE 100 stocks that offer dividend yields of 9%…

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The Scottish Mortgage share price is down 45%. Here’s why I’d buy and hold!

| Charlie Keough

After a strong performance in recent years, the Scottish Mortgage share price has suffered this year. Here, this Fool looks…

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My Stocks and Shares ISA is losing value. Should I sell?

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane explains how he is responding to falls in the value of his Stocks and Shares ISA.

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I’d follow this Warren Buffett advice to buy cheap UK shares

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer explains how inspiration from Warren Buffett is helping him hunt for cheap shares to buy for his portfolio.

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This UK growth share has crashed 60%. I’m buying more!

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane explains why he has been stocking up on a growth share after its price plummeted.

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1 top FTSE 250 dividend stock to buy as interest rates rise

| Charlie Carman

The Bank of England just hiked interest rates for the fifth time in a row. Our writer examines a FTSE…

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My £3 per day passive income plan

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer thinks this passive income plan could help him earn extra cash by investing regularly.

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Are Lloyds shares a no-brainer buy at 42p?

| Alan Oscroft

Lloyds shares have given up their early 2022 gains and have plunged again. How resilient will the bank be in…

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2 cheap FTSE 250 stocks with P/E ratios below 10!

| Royston Wild

I'm looking for the best-value FTSE 250 stocks to buy following recent market volatility. Here are two I'm considering snapping…

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At less than 90p, will I regret not buying Rolls-Royce shares now?

| Henry Adefope, MCSI

Henry Adefope believed Rolls-Royce shares were too expensive at 300p in 2019. The 70% decline in its price since then…

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Director dealings: Burberry, Greggs, Deliveroo

| John Choong

Director dealings can indicate whether a company's doing well. So, here are this week's biggest insider transactions from three FTSE…

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2 FTSE 100 dividend stocks I’d buy for their BIG yields!

| Royston Wild

Stock market volatility has driven the yields on many FTSE 100 dividend stocks through the roof. I think these income…

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Is the Tesco share price great value at £2.50?

| John Choong

Tesco provided a decent Q1 trading update on Friday morning. Currently trading at £2.50, is the Tesco share price great…

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Royal Mail shares are down 48%: should I buy now?

| Dylan Hood

Dylan Hood considers whether the significant drop that Royal Mail shares have experienced in 2022 presents him with a good…

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How I’d invest £1,000 in penny stocks today

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith writes about how he would invest his money in penny stocks at the moment, balancing both the risk…

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3 cheap shares to buy after this week’s slump

| Cliff D'Arcy

Looking for cheap shares to buy, I found three beaten-down FTSE 100 stocks that look like bargains to me. One…

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Manchester United shares hit a record low. Time to buy?

| Cliff D'Arcy

Earlier this week, Manchester United shares plunged to an all-time low. After 2022's falls, would I buy stock in the…

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Here’s why Rio Tinto shares are falling on Friday!

| Dr. James Fox

Rio Tinto shares fell on Friday morning, extending recent losses. So, is now a good time to buy this dividend…

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Here’s why Scottish Mortgage shares fell 8% yesterday

| Dylan Hood

Scottish Mortgage shares fell another 8% yesterday. This Fool takes a look why and assesses if now is the time…

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Should I buy this 8% dividend stock for passive income?

| Roland Head

This FTSE 100 share boasts a tempting 8% yield and has plenty of cash. Can it provide a safe passive…

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2 stocks offering 7% dividend yields that I’d buy for passive income!

| Dr. James Fox

When share prices go down, the dividend yields normally go up. I'm looking at two stocks offering great passive income…

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Why buying Lloyds Bank shares at under 50p offers value, growth and long-term financial well-being

| Luke Reddy

Why cost-cutting and rising interest rates aren't the only reasons it makes sense for me to add more Lloyds Bank…

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With the State Pension rising, NOW is the time for me to buy great UK growth shares

| Paul Summers

As the qualifying age for the State Pension rises earlier than expected, Paul Summers is more committed than ever to…

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2 recession stocks I’d buy if the UK hits trouble

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith runs through two of his favourite defensive recession stocks that he thinks could help him if things turn…

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Here’s 2 FTSE 100 stocks I’d buy today!

| Charlie Keough

With economic conditions continuing to worsen, many stocks have suffered in 2022. Here, our writer looks at two FTSE 100…

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My top UK shares to buy after the market correction!

| Dr. James Fox

It hasn't been a good week for stocks anywhere. But the market volatility creates opportunity. Here are some of my…

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2 good reasons why I’m not panicking about stock markets

| Michelle Freeman

Recent headlines can make it feel like chaos in the stock markets. As an investor, Michelle Freeman outlines why she's…

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After ASOS shares fell 30%, are we looking at a no-brainer buy?

| Alan Oscroft

ASOS shares have been priced at lofty growth share valuations in recent years. But that's history now, and they might…

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I’d buy MORE of these slumping FTSE 250 stocks for value and income

| Paul Summers

Why should I look around for new stocks to buy if these FTSE 250 (INDEXFTSE: MCX) already offer big dividends…

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Markets are slumping. Should you worry?

| Malcolm Wheatley

Yes, markets are nervous. Yes, the economic news is darkening. But look at the facts, and the supposed gloom seems…

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Why I just turned bullish on the Rolls-Royce share price

| Andrew Mackie

As the Rolls-Royce share price trades for pennies, Andrew Mackie believes the company is undervalued.

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Is time running out to buy Rolls-Royce shares for less than £1?

| Alan Oscroft

Rolls-Royce shares are still being hammered after the pandemic. So why am I optimistic against a background of economic and…

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7.5% yields! 1 FTSE 100 and 2 FTSE 250 dividend stocks to buy

| Royston Wild

I've been searching for the best dividend stocks to buy following fresh market volatility. I think these big yielders could…

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How I am using income stocks to combat rising inflation

| Dylan Hood

Inflation is rising, putting pressure on stock valuations across the globe. Here’s how I am using income stocks to protect…

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As the FTSE 100 falls, what stocks am I buying?

| Stuart Blair

With economic concerns paramount, the FTSE 100 has fallen in recent days. Stuart Blair looks at the stocks to buy…

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3 safe-haven shares I’d buy as the economy cools

| Royston Wild

Times are tough for UK plc as economic conditions deteriorate. It's why I'm considering buying these 'safe-haven' shares today.

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I’m using the stock market dip to buy dirt-cheap FTSE 100 dividend shares

| Harvey Jones

Dividend shares are a great way to build my wealth and now looks like a good time for me to…

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