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Will the Lloyds share price soon return to 85p?

| Kevin Godbold

The Lloyds banking group share price was higher than 85p just seven years ago. But could it go there again…

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With inflation at 7%, here are 2 FTSE 100 dividend stocks I’d buy

| Manika Premsingh

Inflation has touched 7%. Here are two FTSE 100 stocks that Manika Premsingh is looking to for positive real returns.

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2 inflation-beating stocks paying 8.6% a year on average!

| Dr. James Fox

There are plenty of stocks paying a hefty dividend this year as the inflation rate tops 7%. These two inflation-beating…

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The Rolls-Royce share price has fallen under £1. Should I buy?

| Christopher Ruane

The falling Rolls-Royce share price means it is now a penny stock. Should our writer add more to his portfolio?

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1 dividend stock to buy in May

| Jabran Khan

This Fool is attempting to build a healthy passive income stream. He has identified a dividend stock he likes the…

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Is the falling ASOS share price NOW a bargain?

| Royston Wild

The ASOS share price has dropped again as investors fret over soaring inflation. Should I go against the herd and…

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Sareum shares just jumped 22%! Here’s why

| Dr. James Fox

Sareum shares shot up by 22% in early trading on Wednesday after news emerged about GlaxoSmithKline's purchase of Sierra Oncology.

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The National Grid (NG) share price is up 34% in 12 months. Should I buy now?

| Jabran Khan

This Fool delves deeper into the rising NG share price and decides if he would add the shares to his…

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Centrica shares are up 37% on the year. Are they still undervalued?

| Dr. James Fox

Centrica shares, once touted as cheap, are up 37% over the past year. Here, I explore whether this share is…

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The QinetiQ Group share price takes flight: time to take a look?

| Joshua Kalinsky

One Fool takes a closer look into whether there is still upside in the QinetiQ Group share price, and contemplates…

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Here’s why the Tesco share price is down 5% after earnings

| John Choong

Tesco just reported its FY22 earnings. Since then, the stock has dropped by 5%. So, here's why investors are bearish…

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The Polymetal share price just fell 25%. Is this a buying opportunity?

| Alan Oscroft

After the Polymetal share price dropped 25% on latest news, is it finally time for me to take the plunge…

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Down 70%, I think this British stock is a ‘no-brainer’ buy

| Stuart Blair

Whilst British stocks have outperformed other global indexes this year, this growth stock is an exception. But after falling 70%,…

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As the Barclays share price falls 30%, is it a no-brainer buy?

| Andrew Mackie

As another scandal hits the Barclays share price, Andrew Mackie explores its longer-term fortunes.

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2 high-growth stocks to buy and hold in May

| Dr. James Fox

There's plenty of volatility in markets at the moment, and that creates both opportunity and risk. Here are two high-growth…

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Rolls-Royce shares are down 30%! Where are they going next?

| Charlie Keough

With Rolls-Royce shares down 30% year -to-date, Charlie Keough looks at whether now is the time to add the stock…

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3 investing strategies for unpredictable stock markets in 2022

| Manika Premsingh

Stock market gyrations in 2022 have been mind-boggling already. Here are three investing strategies I'm using to navigate through this…

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Here’s why the Cineworld share price might NEVER recover

| Paul Summers

The Cineworld share price has stabilised, but this Fool thinks a sustained recovery is asking for too much.

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A FTSE 100 share I think could rocket in price!

| Royston Wild

I'm looking for the best FTSE 100 stocks to buy this Easter. Here's one dividend-paying share I think could be…

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Here are 2 passive income stocks yielding 10%+!

| Jabran Khan

This Fool is on the hunt for passive income! He identifies two dividend stocks yielding over 10% that he's tempted…

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Here’s why the boohoo share price might explode

| Paul Summers

This Fool wonders if we could see fireworks from the boohoo share price in May.

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4 massive-yield passive income stocks I’d buy right now

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

With so many dividend stocks having their prices slashed, Zaven Boyrazian shares his top picks for high-yield passive income opportunities.

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The Open Orphan share price is up over 20% in April! Should I buy now?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

The Open Orphan share price has jumped by double-digits so far this month! Can this momentum continue, or will it…

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2 top UK stocks to buy before a recession

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Fears of a recession are on the rise, but what are the best stocks to beat one? Zaven Boyrazian shares…

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UK shares: 1 stock I’d buy with £100

| Jabran Khan

Jabran Khan is on the lookout for the best UK shares for his holdings and believes this recently-listed home improvements…

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No savings at 30? I’m using the Warren Buffett method as I aim to get rich

| Dan Appleby, CFA

Generating significant wealth can take time. But starting at 30 and using the Warren Buffett method can still result in…

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Does the boohoo share price make it a buy?

| John Choong

The boohoo share price is now in penny stock territory and is 20% down since the start of the year.…

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2 FTSE 100 stocks I’d buy in the housing market boom

| Manika Premsingh

The housing market is on fire even now. This could be good news for these two FTSE 100 stocks.

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Can the FTSE 100 index surpass 8,000 in 2022?

| Manika Premsingh

The FTSE 100 index has bounced back since the plunge last month. But can it continue to rise?

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Is the Lloyds share price too cheap to ignore?

| Jabran Khan

Jabran Khan delves deeper into the current state of play with the Lloyds share price and decides if he would…

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My defensive FTSE 100 stock picks for volatile markets

| James J. McCombie

Here are five FTSE 100 stocks that might help protect my portfolio when markets are choppy.

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Top FTSE growth shares to buy with just £500 today

| Alan Oscroft

Is £500 too little to invest in a top FTSE 100 growth share? I don't think so, and it's exactly…

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These were the top shares UK traders were buying and selling last week!

| George Sweeney (DipFA)

Here are the shares that were attracting the most buying and selling interest from UK investors on the FinecoBank trading…

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1 dirt-cheap penny stock to buy after its recent dip!

| Jabran Khan

This Fool identifies a penny stock with excellent growth potential and a dividend yield better than the FTSE 100 average!

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Should I buy the most expensive stock on the FTSE 100?

| Jabran Khan

Jabran Khan breaks down the most expensive stock on the FTSE 100 by price and decides whether he would buy…

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At 90p, is the Rolls-Royce share price the best FTSE 100 bargain?

| Suraj Radhakrishnan

After falling 5% today, the Rolls-Royce share price looks cheap. But does an investment pose too much of a risk…

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2 soaring FTSE 100 shares I’d buy and hold until 2027

| Charlie Carman

The FTSE 100 index has moved sideways in 2022, but these two UK stocks have outperformed with double-digit share price…

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Could the tumbling Scottish Mortgage Investment Trust share price be a long-term bargain?

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer thinks the Scottish Mortgage Investment Trust might keep falling in the short term. So why would he consider…

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Here’s how I’d invest £5K in FTSE 100 dividend stocks

| Dr. James Fox

There are some great passive income options on the FTSE 100. This is how I'd invest £5,000 in dividend stocks…

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Do Saga shares offer value at the current price?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Saga's share price has taken a massive hit recently. Is this a buying opportunity? Edward Sheldon takes a look.

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