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Forget gold and buy-to-let! I’d buy cheap UK shares in an ISA today

| Peter Stephens

Cheap UK shares offer better value for money than gold or buy-to-let property, in my opinion. They could deliver higher…

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Why I’d view the next stock market crash as an opportunity to get rich and retire early

| Peter Stephens

The next stock market crash could present buying opportunities, in my view. They could improve your prospects of retiring early.

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Make a million! I’m following Warren Buffett and buying these cheap UK shares in my ISA

| Royston Wild

Want to get stinking rich with UK shares? You could do a lot worse than listen to the wise words…

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I sold my Cineworld shares this week! Here are 2 UK shares I might buy with the proceeds

| Royston Wild

Looking to get rich with UK shares? I'm thinking of buying these top stocks with my money after selling out…

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Kier’s share price has tanked. Here’s my view on the stock now

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Kier's share price is down 50% over the last 12 months and down around 95% over the last three years.…

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3 resilient shares I’d buy for the next stock market crash

| Alan Oscroft

Even if we don't get a second stock market crash this year, there'll surely be more in the future. I…

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Lloyds is the UK’s most popular stock. Have investors lost their minds?

| Harvey Jones

The Lloyds share price has lost 97% of its value over the last 21 years, but remains the UK's most…

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The easyJet share price: a bargain buy, or throwing good money after bad?

| Alan Oscroft

I rate easyJet as one of the best airlines there is. And the easyJet share price has tumbled. But should…

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I think these could be the FTSE 100’s top 2 dividend buys right now

| Alan Oscroft

Are you looking for FTSE 100 dividend shares to buy and hold for decades? I reckon these two cash cows…

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2 UK shares you may be tempted to buy in a stock market crash

| Kirsteen Mackay

Some UK shares have thrived this year. Frontier Developments and Omega Diagnostics are two of them, but would they be…

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Stock market crash: 2 cheap UK shares I’d buy today to get rich and retire early

| Peter Stephens

These two cheap UK shares could offer long-term growth potential in my view. They may improve your financial prospects and…

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Why I’d start preparing for stock market crash part 2 today

| Peter Stephens

A second stock market crash could be ahead. Planning for it now could allow you to maximise your returns over…

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What could a takeover offer mean for the TalkTalk share price?

| Karl Loomes

With news of a potential takeover bid, is the TalkTalk share price set to keep climbing or is it too…

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£10k to invest? I’d buy these FTSE 250 dividend shares in an ISA today

| Rupert Hargreaves

These FTSE 250 dividend shares could provide investors with the perfect blend of income and capital growth, says Rupert Hargreaves.

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I’d hold this 9% FTSE 100 dividend yield in my ISA for at least 10 years!

| Rupert Hargreaves

There are only a handful of companies in the FTSE 100 that provide dividend yields as attractive as the one…

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My call on the Lloyds share price has been right so far. Here’s what I’d have bought instead!

| Paul Summers

The Lloyds Banking Group (LON:LLOY) share price is back where it was in April. Had you bought this stock instead,…

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How a £100 weekly investment in UK shares can become a £1m ISA

| Peter Stephens

Investing modest amounts regularly in UK shares could lead to a surprisingly large ISA portfolio, in my view. It may…

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I got burned by the Cineworld share price! I’ve just sold the UK share and I think you should too

| Royston Wild

The latest plunge in the Cineworld share price encouraged me to finally pull the plug. This is why, and here's…

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This FTSE 100 share has dived 27% in three months. What would I do with it?

| Cliff D'Arcy

Shares in this FTSE 100 powerhouse have crashed by more than a quarter since July. Would would I do today?…

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Retirement savings: I’d buy cheap UK shares today to beat your State Pension worries

| Peter Stephens

Buying undervalued UK shares now could produce high returns in the long run, in my view. It may even help…

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Stock market crash: I’d drip-feed £467 a month into cheap UK shares in an ISA to make a million

| Royston Wild

Looking to get rich from UK shares? Royston Wild explains why investors should keep buying stocks despite the Covid-19 crisis.

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Warren Buffett wouldn’t buy Tesco shares today. Neither would I

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Warren Buffett likes high-quality businesses that are very profitable. For that reason, he would not invest in Tesco shares today,…

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This is 2020’s best performing gold stock. Is it too late to buy it now? Here’s what I think

| Manika Premsingh

Gold miners have benefited from the rise in gold price this year. But can investors still buy their shares or…

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Forget Tesla! These are the FTSE 100 shares I’d buy to get in on the growing electric vehicle trend

| Manika Premsingh

FTSE 100 companies that support the electric vehicle industry could be big winners in the next decade as consumers move…

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Are cheap Tesco shares the best FTSE 100 option for £20k?

| Tom Rodgers

Cheap Tesco shares offer strong dividends and good value for money. Are they also the best place to stash £20k,…

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No savings at 50 and worried about the State Pension? I’d buy these 2 UK shares today

| Peter Stephens

These two UK shares could offer impressive returns that help you to overcome concerns about the State Pension, in my…

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Stock market crash: 2 cheap UK shares I’d buy in an ISA to retire in comfort

| Peter Stephens

These two cheap UK shares could offer long-term growth after the stock market crash, in my view. They could improve…

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Forget gold! How I’d find the best shares to build a fortune after the stock market crash

| Peter Stephens

The stock market crash could present buying opportunities. Here’s how I’d find the best shares that can outperform the gold…

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Stock market crash winners! I’d buy these 2 double-your-money investment trusts

| Harvey Jones

If you had invested in these two investment trusts at the height of the stock market crash in March, you…

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3 high-dividend value FTSE 100 shares I’d buy now

| Jordan Simmons

Following the stock market crash that began back in March, is now the time to buy these three under-priced FTSE…

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Tesco just raised its dividend by more than 20%. Is it now one of the best UK shares to buy?

| Kevin Godbold

Tesco’s forward-looking dividend yield is just above 4% for the trading year to February 2022. But before you buy the…

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I think these are 5 of the best UK growth stocks right now

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Looking for the best UK growth stocks? These five profitable companies have all registered five-year average revenue growth of at…

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These stocks have had a bad year to date. Could they be profitable recovery shares?

| Andy Ross

Andy Ross looks at the outlook for these recovery shares that have been all-but-obliterated by the effects of the pandemic.

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Why wait for the next stock market crash when you can buy bargain UK shares today?

| Harvey Jones

You'll never find the perfect time to buy UK shares, so stop trying. They're much cheaper than before the stock…

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How a £250 monthly investment in UK shares can become a £15,000 passive income

| Peter Stephens

Investing regularly in a diverse range of UK shares could lead to a surprisingly high passive income over the long…

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£10k to invest? I’d open a Stocks and Shares ISA and buy cheap UK shares today

| Peter Stephens

Buying cheap UK shares in a Stocks and Shares ISA could lead to high long-term returns, in my view. It…

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The Cineworld share price: why I’d sell right now

| Rupert Hargreaves

Cineworld share price looks cheap, but the company will need a miracle to clear its mountain of debt, says this…

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State Pension age rises! Boost your financial future with the stock market

| Kirsteen Mackay

As the State Pension age rises, it's vital you have a plan to top it up. You can do this…

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Forget a Cash ISA and gold! I’d invest in top UK stocks to aid early retirement

| Jon Smith

Jonathan Smith explains how top UK stocks can provide both the income of a Cash ISA but also potential appreciation…

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£3,000 to invest? 2 cheap FTSE 100 shares I’d buy in an ISA to get rich and retire early

| Peter Stephens

These two cheap FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) shares could offer good value for money and long-term recovery potential for ISA investors,…

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