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Down 30%, is the Royal Mail share price a no-brainer buy?

| Stuart Blair

The Royal Mail share price has sunk around 30% recently after a slightly disappointing trading update and inflation worries. Is…

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Why did Warren Buffett sell Diageo?

| Christopher Ruane

Why did Warren Buffett sell his shares in Guinness maker Diageo back in the 1990s? Our writer examines his possible…

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Is the Rolls-Royce share price seriously undervalued?

| James Reynolds

The Rolls Royce share price has struggled to recover after the 2020 market crash obliterated its value. But is the…

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Mixed fortunes: how individual bank shares have performed so far this year

| Karl Talbot

Banking is one of the few sectors that can benefit from higher interest rates. So, how have bank shares performed…

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Share trading? These 10 UK stocks have risen by the most in the last year

| Jo Groves (ACA)

Some investors trading in UK stocks have enjoyed returns of over 100% in the last year. Riverstone Energy tops the…

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Do National Grid shares offer protection from inflation?

| Stephen Wright

Stephen Wright is concerned that cuts to the company’s allowed rate of return might be a big red flag when…

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UK investors were buying these top shares during last week’s market bounce

| George Sweeney (DipFA)

As markets saw a bounce last week, these were the most-bought shares by UK investors using the Hargreaves Lansdown platform.

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The State Pension will rise by less than inflation — that’s why I’m investing in UK shares

| Harvey Jones

State pensioners face tough times from April as inflation rockets. By investing in UK shares, I'm hoping for a rising…

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Credit card rewards top £70 billion in 2022! Are you missing out?

| Jo Groves (ACA)

Credit card rewards are booming, from cashback to cheap flights. Jo Groves takes a look at some of the attractive…

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Spring Statement 2022: 4 stocks that could rise

| Victor Garrett

Rishi Sunak will deliver his Spring Statement to the House of Commons on 23 March. Which stocks are likely to…

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2 dividend shares to buy now with 6%+ dividends

| Christopher Ruane

On the hunt for passive income, our writer considers two 6%+ yielding UK dividend shares he would consider for his…

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What next for the BP share price?

| Alan Oscroft

The BP (LON: BP) share price has climbed more than 20% over the past 12 months. Here's why I'd buy…

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Got a lifetime ISA? Pay attention to the end of the tax year

| Karl Talbot

Do you have a lifetime ISA? If so, here's why you should consider maxing the amount you pay in before…

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Up 50% in a week, is the Purplebricks share price a trap?

| Stephen Wright

Purplebricks shares have reversed their losing trend and are up 50% in the last week. Is it time to buy…

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Why the TUI share price is a ‘no-brainer’ buy at current levels

| Andrew Woods

With improving results and passenger capacity, the TUI share price is now very appealing.

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Why I’m buying at the cheap Taylor Wimpey share price today

| Andrew Woods

Increasing revenue and low P/E ratios make the Taylor Wimpey share price tempting.

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3 Warren Buffett lessons I use every day to build wealth

| Alan Oscroft

Here's how I have used lessons from Warren Buffett to turn me into a better long-term investor.

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Ocado vs Tesco share price: which FTSE 100 stock is the better buy?

| Charlie Carman

With big differences recently between the performance of the Ocado share price and the Tesco share price, Charlie Carman explores…

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2 FTSE 250 stocks I’m buying right now!

| Andrew Woods

Should I add these gold mining and shipping services firms from the FTSE 250 to my long-term portfolio?

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The Rolls-Royce share price is now below £1. Time to buy?

| Paul Summers

The Rolls-Royce share price (LON:RR) has tumbled below £1 once again. Does it make sense for me to buy now?

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After recent results, should I now buy more Cineworld shares?

| Andrew Woods

With narrowing pre-tax losses and increasing revenue, are Cineworld shares becoming more attractive at current levels?

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NIO stock soared 38% last week. Should I buy now?

| Dylan Hood

NIO stock has been soaring recently, climbing over 38% last week. Dylan Hood assesses whether this is a buying opportunity…

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How I’d invest £20k in the FTSE 100 today for passive income

| Roland Head

The FTSE 100 has bounced back over the last fortnight, but Roland Head reckons many of the shares in the…

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How I’d invest a spare £500 before the Stocks and Shares ISA deadline

| Christopher Ruane

With £500 to invest before the Stocks and Shares ISA deadline, this is the approach our writer would take to…

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I want to retire early. Here’s how a market crash could help me do just that

| James Reynolds

Who doesn’t want to retire early? A chance to escape the rat race and spend more time with family is…

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What should I invest in right now?

| Stephen Wright

Attractive opportunities to invest in stocks are hard to find. But Stephen Wright thinks there's value to be had for…

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Confident ISA investor: “Why I’m not worried about a stock market crash”

| Alice Guy (FCA)

Like many Stocks and Shares ISA investors, Josh Paradise isn't worried about a stock market crash. He's aiming for long…

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FTSE 100 shares I’d buy with £5k

| Rupert Hargreaves

Rupert Hargreaves takes a look at three FTSE 100 stocks he believes are deeply undervalued compared to their potential.

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3 UK shares to buy before the ISA deadline

| Alan Oscroft

We have until the ISA deadline on 5 April to use up our 2021-22 allowance. We'll either use it or…

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FTSE 100 shares: what to expect on the stock market this week

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith offers his preview for the week on earnings, dividend payments and more for the FTSE 100 shares on…

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Save money on flights using your credit card, plus six tips to turbo-boost your Avios

| Jo Groves (ACA)

Using Avios points to book flights is a good money-saving hack. But how can you collect enough points to redeem…

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I’m buying these stocks as 8%+ inflation is forecast!

| Dan Appleby, CFA

The Bank of England has a scary forecast for inflation in the UK this year. Here are the stocks I’d…

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8.9% yield! 1 cheap FTSE 100 dividend share to buy today

| Paul Summers

Paul Summers takes a closer look at a cheap FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) stock delivering a monster income stream to…

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I’m not accepting 0.01% on cash when FTSE dividend shares pay 6% or 7%

| Harvey Jones

As inflation skyrockets, I'm banking on FTSE dividend shares to maintain the real value of my money, while largely shunning…

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This cheap FTSE 100 share isn’t the only penny stock I’d consider buying

| Paul Summers

Paul Summers picks out two penny stocks he thinks have been unfairly treated by the market.

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One dividend stock I’d buy and hold for long-term income

| James Reynolds

Dividend stocks are a great way to build a reasonably reliable passive income stream, especially if I buy and hold…

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Metaverse stocks plummet in 2022: is now a good time to buy?

| Karl Talbot

Some metaverse stocks have fallen by as much as 50% this year. So, is now a good time to invest…

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3 of the best stocks to buy in April after recent falls!

| Royston Wild

I'm on a quest to find the best UK stocks to buy in April. I think these three top shares…

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Why I’m buying this renewable energy stock for income and growth

| Dan Appleby, CFA

Use of renewable energy will be a key trend in the years ahead. Here’s a company I’d buy to gain…

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My 3-step passive income plan on £5 a day

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer shares a three-point passive income plan he reckons he could put into practice fast by putting aside just…

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