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What’s going on with the S4 Capital share price?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

The S4 Capital share price crashed at the end of March as investor speculation took over. But is this actually…

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Over a third of investors hold uninvested cash in their stocks & shares ISA

| Jo Groves (ACA)

With concerns over market volatility, which investors are holding cash in stocks and shares ISAs? And how can they protect…

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Should I buy these dividend-paying FTSE 100 stocks today?

| Royston Wild

I'm on a quest to find the best dividend-paying FTSE 100 stocks around. I'm wondering if I should add these…

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My top UK shares for April 2022 and beyond

| Kevin Godbold

Despite macroeconomic and geopolitical concerns, I'm shopping for top UK shares such as these three.

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Trading for pennies, is the Rolls-Royce share price a bargain?

| Christopher Ruane

With the Rolls-Royce share price making it a penny stock, our writer explains why he has added it to his…

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Are Warren Buffett shares right for my ISA?

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane has been thinking about adding some Warren Buffett shares to his ISA. But he won't blindly copy the…

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2 UK shares in booming industries to buy right now

| Suraj Radhakrishnan

Here are two exciting, future-focused UK shares I'd buy right now that could become industry giants over the next decade.

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Are housebuilders some of the best UK shares to buy now?

| Dr. James Fox

For me, housebuilders look like some of the best UK share to buy now, offering attractive dividend payments and upside…

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The Rolls-Royce share price spiked in March. Is it set to climb further?

| Alan Oscroft

As pandemic restrictions fade, the aviation industry could finally be set for a recovery. Here's why I think the Rolls-Royce…

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ISA deadline! 2 penny stocks I’d buy right now

| Royston Wild

I'm looking for some late share buys before tonight's Stocks and Shares ISA deadline. Here are two top penny stocks…

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2 beaten-up penny stocks that could soar this year

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith considers two penny stocks that have seen large share price declines in recent years and that he thinks…

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Here are 2 shares to buy and hold for my ISA portfolio

| Dr. James Fox

I've chosen these two shares to buy and hold for my ISA portfolio as I'm confident about their long-term growth…

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As travel chaos ensues, can the easyJet share price still recover?

| Andrew Woods

Passengers have been hit with cancellations this week, but is the easyJet share price still on a flight path to…

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2 ESG stock IPOs to watch out for in 2022!

| Royston Wild

Demand for ESG stocks is tipped to boom as sustainable investing takes off. Here are two ESG companies whose IPOs…

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The Darktrace share price just fell 7%! Should I buy?

| Dr. James Fox

The Darktrace share price slid 7% on Tuesday morning. Should I be considering the cybersecurity firm for my portfolio?

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My top 3 picks for my Stocks and Shares ISA!

| John Choong

With the new tax year right around the corner, here are three stocks I’m buying for my Stocks and Shares…

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Why I’m not giving up on my Cineworld shares just yet

| Andrew Woods

Cineworld shares have been fairly flat recently, but are underlying problems really as bad as they seem?

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3 ways I can use cheap stocks for passive income

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith explains why using cheap and undervalued stocks is a good way to extract as much value for passive…

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Here’s how I’d invest £5K in my Stocks and Shares ISA to maximise growth potential

| Dr. James Fox

With Tuesday marking the Stocks and Shares ISA deadline for the financial year, I'm looking at ways to invest £5K…

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Should I be buying Unilever shares at the current price?

| Charlie Keough

With Unilever shares having taken a hit in 2022, Charlie Keough looks at if now is the time to be…

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Is it time to sell Scottish Mortgage Investment Trust?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Scottish Mortgage Investment Trust has underperformed in 2022, falling more than 20%. Edward Sheldon explains what he's going to do…

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Why I’m sleeping easier in retirement with this passive income ETF

| Michelle Freeman

I've found that investing for passive income can pay huge dividends for a more relaxing retirement – so long as…

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3 easy ways to boost retirement income with FTSE shares 

| Kevin Godbold

The State Pension is small, so I'm doing something now to boost my retirement via FTSE shares.

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2 stocks I’d want to own if the UK has a recession

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Many economists believe the UK is heading for a recession. Here's a look at two defensive stocks Edward Sheldon would…

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My goal is to join the ISA millionaire club. Here’s my plan

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Edward Sheldon wants to build up £1m within his ISA accounts before he retires. Here’s a look at how he…

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With £5k to invest, here are the best FTSE 100 stocks to buy now

| Andrew Woods

As commodity prices continue to spiral, these two FTSE 100 mining firms could be set to fly even further.

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With UK M&A booming, who’s rumoured to be the next takeover target?

| Jo Groves (ACA)

UK companies continue to attract interest from US private equity firms, amongst others. Jo Groves takes a look at some…

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Why are FTSE 100 housebuilder shares sinking?

| Karl Talbot

Major FTSE 100-listed housebuilders have seen their share prices sink this year. Why is it happening? And is now a…

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2 equity income funds for an ISA in 2022

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Edward Sheldon has been looking for the best equity income funds to buy for his ISA in 2022. Here's a…

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Cost of living crisis: how easy is it to sell shares?

| Karl Talbot

As the cost of living crisis bites, some investors might be thinking about selling shares in order to stay afloat.…

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Here’s what to do on ISA deadline day

| Alan Oscroft

When ISA deadline day is upon us, many panic over what shares to buy before it's too late. But we…

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The top-10 most-bought ISA investment trusts in March

| Jo Groves (ACA)

ISA investors favoured commodity and wealth-preservation investment trusts last month. But who topped the list for the sixth month running?

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This FTSE 350 dividend stock is yielding 12%, but is it a buy?

| Daniel Moore

Daniel Moore has been a eying dividend stock with a 12% yield for his portfolio, but can that level of…

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As the tax years wraps, these were the top ISA stocks and shares last month!

| George Sweeney (DipFA)

As the tax year ends, George Sweeney explores the top stocks and shares bought by ISA holders on the Freetrade…

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These are the shares UK investors were buying last week

| Karl Talbot

Polymetal International, Barclays and Rolls-Royce were popular among UK investors last week. So, which other shares were popular buys?

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3 of the best penny stocks to buy after recent falls!

| Royston Wild

Two of these three falling penny stocks look impressively cheap at current prices. Here's why I'd buy them for my…

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How timing your ISA contributions could earn you an extra £30,000

| Jo Groves (ACA)

Are you an early bird, last-minute or drip-feeder investor? While the early birds get the proverbial ISA worms, is there…

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As the ISA deadline looms, why BP remains my top FTSE 100 conviction stock

| Andrew Mackie

As an emerging oil crisis unfolds, Andrew Mackie examines why BP remains his standout conviction stock.

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The Barclays share price may be cheap! Here’s why I’m buying shares soon

| Andrew Woods

With strong financial results and low P/E ratios, could the Barclays share price provide Andrew Woods with growth over a…

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Should I buy SMT shares with a spare £1,000?

| Andrew Woods

A stock market recovery may be in progress, so could SMT shares help me protect my portfolio against global instability?

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