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Stocks and Shares ISA deadline: 5 Foolish things to remember

| Paul Summers

At this time of year I'm very focused on the Stocks and Shares ISA deadline. Here's what I'm thinking.

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Good news for FTSE 100 investors! A Russian ceasefire could lead to serious gains

| Ruby Layram

The FTSE 100 has taken major hits amid the Ukraine crisis. However, a ceasefire could be great news for investors!…

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Revealed! The best perfoming funds and trusts since ISAs began

| Sean LaPointe

ISAs have been around for almost 23 years, but where have investors made the biggest returns over this time? Read…

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18-year-olds inherit thousands from their junior ISAs! What happens next?

| Jo Groves (ACA)

Over 60% of parents would trust their 18-year-olds with a lump sum. With the average junior ISA worth over £7,000,…

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The easiest way to invest like Warren Buffett

| Stephen Wright

Warren Buffett has made 99% of his money since his 50th birthday. Why is this? Stephen Wright looks at the…

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The 2 numbers I use to find the best shares to buy now

| Stephen Wright

Stephen Wright outlines the importance of the two key metrics he uses when trying to find quality businesses trading at…

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11.1% dividend yields! A FTSE 100 dividend stock to buy

| Royston Wild

I think this FTSE 100 dividend stock could help supercharge my wealth. Though it's not the only big-yielding UK share…

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A Warren Buffett-type stock with a reinstated dividend

| Andrew Mackie

Andrew Mackie thinks this stock has all the qualities that Warren Buffett would admire.

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IAG vs easyJet share price: which is more attractive?

| Andrew Woods

With the airline industry on a path to recovery, Andrew Woods compares the IAG and easyJet share prices.

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7 shares to buy now — before the Stocks and Shares ISA deadline

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane examines seven shares he would consider purchasing before the Stocks and Shares ISA deadline.

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Is the BT share price heading beyond £2?

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane considers possible BT scenarios -- and what could come next for the share price.

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2 cheap FTSE 100 shares I’d buy for dividend income

| Cliff D'Arcy

These very different shares both offer market-beating dividend yields to investors like me, keen on passive income to invest or…

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In Airtel Africa, the FTSE 100 has gained a star performer

| Peter McMullan

As I seek to diversify my portfolio into new geographical areas, I’ve found an exciting FTSE 100 opportunity in a…

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The Royal Mail share price has crashed 34%. Is it too cheap?

| Cliff D'Arcy

The Royal Mail share price has crashed hard since 5 January, when it hit its 2022 high. After today's fall,…

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3 no-brainer ISA stocks I’d buy with £500

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith discusses the top three stocks he's looking to add before the Stocks and Shares ISA deadline next week.

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Here’s why I find the cheap Vodafone share price so attractive

| Andrew Woods

With strong historical results and a lower P/E ratio than a major competitor, the Vodafone share price is appealing.

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Why the Polymetal & POG share prices have surged 30%+ today

| Roland Head

The Polymetal share price share price is soaring today. Roland Head explains why the latest news from the company could…

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Stock market crash: 3 warning signs from March

| Cliff D'Arcy

After Russia invaded Ukraine on 24 February, share prices dived. Though they've since recovered, the risks of a stock market…

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2 LSE shares I’m buying in April

| Andrew Woods

As I look to add to my portfolio in April, I think I've found two LSE shares that fit the…

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Are ITM Power shares about to explode?

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith talks through some reasons why he thinks ITM Power shares could perform well in the coming months as…

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3 ways to double my dividend income

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane shares a trio of ways he could seek to get twice as much dividend income.

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2 of the best AIM stocks to buy now

| Paul Summers

On the hunt for the best AIM stocks to buy, Paul Summers is bullish on these two out-of-favour companies

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What are the best-performing UK shares in the last 5 years?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Despite Covid-19, plenty of UK shares have delivered triple-digit returns in the last five years. But what was behind these…

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Revealed: the most popular and best-performing investment trusts last month!

| George Sweeney (DipFA)

Here is a breakdown of the most popular investment trusts in February, along with the trusts that saw the best…

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Is the Rolls-Royce share price too cheap?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

The Rolls-Royce share price continues to trade below 100p, but is this actually a buying opportunity for a patient investor…

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Is investing £100 the easiest way to build passive income?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Can an investor transform £100 a month into £60k a year in passive income? Actually, yes. Zaven Boyrazian explains how.

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3 cheap FTSE 100 stocks I’d buy with a spare £1,000

| Charlie Carman

With the ISA deadline on the horizon, Charlie Carman picks three FTSE 100 stocks from the index he'd buy and…

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Share dividends tax: why taking action NOW could help you avoid next week’s hike

| Karl Talbot

Share dividends tax will go up next week. But did you know you might be able to avoid the tax…

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How a stocks and shares ISA could help you beat inflation levels

| Sean LaPointe

A look at how a stocks and shares ISA can help you protect your money from the effects of inflation,…

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Are airline shares set to take off?

| Karl Talbot

Airline shares took a nose dive following the initial waves of Covid-19. So, how have airline shares performed since? And…

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These are the shares UK investors were buying last week

| Karl Talbot

Last week was a steady week for the stock market. So, which stocks have UK investors been buying recently? Karl…

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3 dirt-cheap passive income stocks to buy before April

| Paul Summers

Paul Summers thinks these passive income stocks already look like bargains ahead of results news.

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2 passive income opportunities I’d use with £500

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer highlights a pair of passive income opportunities he's currently considering.

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New Bank of England warning on UK economy: is the stock market about to fall?

| Karl Talbot

The Bank of England's governor has warned about rising inflation and volatile commodity prices. So, can we expect the stock…

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Here’s a FTSE AIM stock I’d buy and hold for the long term

| Andrew Woods

With recent expansion and strong historical results, could this FTSE AIM stock provide long-term growth?

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Is the Rolls-Royce share price set for take-off?

| Stuart Blair

The Rolls-Royce share price has managed to return to 100p recently due to takeover talk. Is this the start of…

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Barclays share price: time to buy after this £450m fail?

| Cliff D'Arcy

The Barclays share price dropped over 2% on Monday after it revealed a £450m blunder. The shares have been sliding…

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Is an innovative finance ISA a good investment in 2022?

| Ruby Layram

With ISA season in full swing, Ruby Layram takes a look at the innovative finance ISA and explores whether it's…

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5%+ dividend yields! 2 renewable energy stocks to buy in April

| Royston Wild

I'm searching for the best renewable energy stocks to buy as green energy demand balloons. Here are two on my…

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Revealed! How to maximise your ISA profits in the next tax year

| Ruby Layram

March is coming to an end, which means the new tax year is rapidly approaching! Here's how to maximise your…

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