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Is the FTSE 100 the next destination for easyJet shares?

| Charlie Carman

Hopes of a FTSE 100 promotion last quarter were dashed after the easyJet share price crashed 40%. But was the…

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EQTEC shares jump on trading update! Should I buy?

| Dr. James Fox

EQTEC shares soared on Monday after the bioscience energy company reported fourfold revenue growth.

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1 FTSE 100 stock I’d buy before May (and 1 I’d avoid)

| Paul Summers

As inflation has consumers tightening their belts, Paul Summers picks out a FTSE 100 retail stock that could perform better…

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‘Nearly’ penny stocks! A dirt-cheap growth share to buy today

| Royston Wild

I'm searching for great penny stocks that could help me supercharge my wealth over the next decade. Here's one that…

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Has the Scottish Mortgage share price reached bargain territory?

| Harshil Patel

The Scottish Mortgage share price saw a dramatic rise and fall over the past few years. I consider whether it…

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2 top FTSE 100 stocks that are outperforming the market

| Stuart Blair

While the FTSE 100 has lagged other global indexes, these two FTSE 100 stocks have performed excellently. Can their strength…

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Are Tesla shares a buy at $1,000?

| Dylan Hood

Tesla shares are currently hovering around the $1,000 mark after positive earnings results. Dylan Hood looks to see if he…

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Top growth stocks to buy in May!

| Dr. James Fox

Growth stocks aren't in vogue at the moment amid high inflation and rising interest rates. However, I'm looking at these…

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2 shares to buy now for my dividend piggy bank

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith talks through two of his best shares to buy now from the FTSE 250 that offer him above…

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1 REIT with a 7%+ dividend yield to make me some passive income!

| Jabran Khan

Jabran Khan is looking to boost his passive income stream with REITs. He's identified one with an enticing 7% dividend…

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I’m forgetting bonds and searching for bargain FTSE 100 shares to buy

| Dan Appleby, CFA

Bonds might be good option to diversify my portfolio, but I think there are a number of excellent FTSE 100…

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Can BP shares climb higher before Q1 earnings?

| Dylan Hood

Up over 12% year-to-date and with 2022 Q1 results day approaching, can BP shares continue to climb higher? Dylan Hood…

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Is Twitter stock a buy amid Elon Musk takeover speculation?

| Dylan Hood

Elon Musk has made an offer to buy Twitter after building up his stake in the company. Should I be…

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With £1,000, I’d buy these 2 dividend stocks for passive income

| Stuart Blair

In times of high inflation, buying dividend stocks can be a very good idea. Here are two that I think…

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How I’m targeting a £10,000 passive income with dividend shares

| Roland Head

Roland Head explains how he’s using dividend shares to target a £10k annual passive income from the stock market.

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I’m shunning buy-to-let to generate a rising passive income from UK shares

| Harvey Jones

I'm buying UK shares for passive income. Buy-to-let is too much hassle for me.

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Can Netflix still be called a ‘growth stock’?

| Stuart Blair

Netflix stock fell from grace last week, amid evidence of declining subscriber numbers. As such, can it still be considered…

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When will BT shares hit 200p again?

| Dylan Hood

BT shares have been steadily climbing, up 7% year-to-date. Will the shares reach the 200p mark soon? This Fool takes…

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Can the Rolls-Royce share price climb back above 100p?

| Dylan Hood

Currently trading at 91p, can the Rolls-Royce share price climb out of penny stock status? Dylan Hood takes a closer…

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2 cheap UK shares I’d snap up

| Christopher Ruane

Should these two cheap UK shares earn a place in our writer's portfolio? He weighs up the pros and cons.

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With inflation at 6%, I’m using the Warren Buffett method to buy shares

| Roland Head

Roland Head looks at tips from Warren Buffett for investing with high inflation and highlights some UK shares he might…

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How I’d invest £10,000 in the FTSE 100 today

| Christopher Ruane

If our writer had £10,000 and wanted to invest it in FTSE 100 shares, this is how he would go…

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1 FTSE 100 stock I’m buying in May… and 1 that I’m avoiding at all costs

| Stephen Wright

Stephen Wright is looking for opportunities in travel stocks in May. He’s got an eye on a FTSE 100 stock,…

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Should I buy Barclays or Lloyds shares for 2022?

| Charlie Carman

So far this year, Barclays and Lloyds shares have trailed the FTSE 100. Which bank's share price offers the best…

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The Rolls-Royce share price is in pennies. Should I load up?

| Christopher Ruane

Could the Rolls-Royce share price be set for takeoff? Our writer thinks so and explains why he has been buying…

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How I’d generate a passive income for life with £20 a week

| Alan Oscroft

How would I plan to generate steady passive income to help fund my retirement? I'd start small, and invest regularly…

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5 cheap FTSE 100 dividend shares I’d buy in May

| Alan Oscroft

Starting in May, how would I go about building a portfolio of FTSE 100 dividend shares? I'd look for diversification…

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Should I buy Netflix stock?

| Stephen Wright

Stephen Wright analyses Netflix stock. The price has come down a lot recently. Is this an opportunity for our writer…

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5.7% dividend yields! One of the best dividend stocks to buy

| Royston Wild

I'm hunting for the best dividend stocks to buy for my portfolio. I think this big-yielding UK share could prove…

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2 ‘nearly’ penny stocks I think are too cheap to miss!

| Royston Wild

These dividend-paying bargain stocks look like brilliant buys to me. Here's why I'd buy both of these 'almost' penny stocks…

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I’m using the Warren Buffett method to buy cheap UK shares

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer looks at how some of Warren Buffett's investing principles can help him build his own portfolio,

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Why Rolls-Royce stock could make big gains soon 

| Manika Premsingh

Its business is pivoting.

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Is the hype over for growth stocks?

| Stephen Wright

The hype seems have subsided for growth stocks. But Stephen Wright is looking to add to his portfolio as share…

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6.2% dividend yields! A dirt-cheap UK share to buy right now

| Royston Wild

Latest trading news from Tesla illustrates how sales for electric vehicles keep booming. Here's a mega-cheap UK share I think…

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High-dividend stocks! A FTSE 100 renewable energy stock to buy

| Royston Wild

I'm searching for the best renewable energy stocks to buy as demand for clean energy soars. Here's a top stock…

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If I had £1,000 to invest, here are my top UK shares to buy now

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer's list of shares to buy now for his portfolio includes these four names, all of which he thinks…

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2 double-digit dividends I’d consider

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane has been looking at two UK shares with double-digit dividends. Are they right for his portfolio?

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Here’s why I’m convinced the Netflix share price has overcorrected

| Manika Premsingh

The fall is not adding up!

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These are the top trending stocks in the UK right now

| James J. McCombie

I take a look at the top trending stocks in the UK right now from two points of view: relative…

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3 things that could trigger a new stock market crash

| Alan Oscroft

The UK stock market has been surprisingly resilient in the face of global economic turmoil. But could this period of…

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