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Is the Lloyds share price too cheap?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

With profits surging, lending on the rise, and dividends flowing, Zaven Boyrazian explores whether the Lloyds share price is undervalued.

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Balance transfer deals improve: here’s what you should do if given a low credit limit

| Karl Talbot

Balance transfer credit card deals are improving thanks to longer 0% lengths and lower fees. But what should you do…

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3 of the best shares to buy now in a Stocks and Shares ISA

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Looking to invest £20,000 in a Stocks and Shares ISA, Zaven Boyrazian picks his three best shares to buy now…

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As the Boohoo share price remains cheap, I’d invest £3k

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

The Boohoo share price is down 75% in a year, but Zaven Boyrazian takes a contrarian stance, arguing now could…

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Now is the perfect time to open a cash ISA! Here’s why

| Ruby Layram

The new tax year has arrived! Here's why now is the perfect time to open a cash ISA and start…

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Elon Musk has been buying Twitter shares: here’s why it matters

| Karl Talbot

Elon Musk has bought so many shares in Twitter he's now the platform's biggest shareholder. Here's why Musk's colossal Twitter…

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3 renewable energy shares on my radar

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer is thinking of buying renewable energy shares for his portfolio. Here he looks at three such UK stocks.

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7 share tips I wish I’d known 10 years ago

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith explains some of the share tips that he wished he knew many years ago, to help him make…

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2 FTSE renewable energy stocks with good dividends I’d buy now

| Manika Premsingh

These renewable energy stocks don't just pay high dividends, but could be well placed for the future that sees greater…

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With the prospects of a recession growing, will the Lloyds share price get crushed?

| Andrew Mackie

As the outlook for the UK economy continues to weaken, Andrew Mackie explores what it could mean for the Lloyds…

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The 888 Holdings share price is up by almost 18% today. Can it rise more?

| Manika Premsingh

The 888 Holdings stock is the biggest FTSE gainer in today’s trading, following revised valuations for William Hill’s non-US business,…

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Why metaverse stock Engage XR’s share price rocketed 70% today!

| Royston Wild

Engage XR's share price has soared following news of 'metaversity' rollouts in the US. Here are the key details we…

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Here’s why a recession might not actually happen

| John Choong

As the yield curve flattens and GDP growth stalls, analysts are predicting a recession. However, an economic downturn might not…

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How I’d use a daily £3 to earn passive income for life

| Christopher Ruane

Here is how our writer would try to set up passive income streams by putting aside a small amount of…

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Shares in Countryside Partnerships just slumped! Should I buy?

| Dr. James Fox

The Countryside Partnerships share price fell by 17% in early trading on Thursday morning after the company issued a profit…

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Warren Buffett just bought this share! Should I?

| Christopher Ruane

Warren Buffett just invested over £3bn in an iconic tech company. Our writer considers whether it could fit his own…

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4 of the best stocks to buy now for my new ISA

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith explains four of his best stocks to buy now for the new ISA year, including options for both…

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This FTSE 250 stock just dropped 10%. Should I buy?

| Dr. James Fox

This FTSE 250 stock slumped by 10% on Thursday morning after Jefferies downgraded the shares to "hold" from "buy". But…

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Tesla stock is up 30% in one month. Is there more to come?

| Paul Summers

Tesla stock has bounced back from its early 2022 wobble. Is this now a 'no-brainer' investment?

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New SPAC set to float in London: can you buy its shares?

| Sean LaPointe

A new SPAC has announced plans to float on the LSE. Here's everything you need to know about the SPAC,…

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How I’d invest via my Stocks & Shares ISA to target £35 in passive income a week

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer reckons he can boost his passive income streams by investing his Stocks and Shares ISA in this way.

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Here’s why the 888 Holdings share price just jumped 28%!

| Dr. James Fox

Shares in 888 Holdings leapt nearly 30% on Thursday after it announced a new financing structure for its acquisition of…

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2 FTSE 100 dividend shares with juicy 8% yields!

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith runs through two FTSE 100 heavyweight dividend shares that are offering inflation-beating yields at the moment.

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3 hot FTSE 250 shares that could surge in 2022

| Charlie Carman

These three top-performing FTSE 250 stocks have seen their share prices double over the past year. There could be further…

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Should I follow Elon Musk and buy Twitter shares?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Tesla founder and CEO Elon Musk just spent a whopping $2.9bn on Twitter stock. Is that a signal to buy…

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Why I think the Rolls-Royce share price could soon explode

| Andrew Woods

As the company works on innovative projects in the fields of energy and aerospace, Andrew Woods looks at what underpinned…

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2 of my top FTSE 100 dividend shares to buy in April

| Dr. James Fox

For me, these two stocks look like some of the top FTSE 100 dividend shares to buy this month. Both…

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Investing is on the rise: 3 need-to-knows for beginner investors

| Karl Talbot

New research suggests the number of people looking to invest is rising. So, what tips should beginner investors keep in…

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Is the Rolls-Royce share price about to go nuclear?

| Michelle Freeman

The Rolls-Royce share price is having a turbulent time. I think the latest UK Government Energy strategy’s support for nuclear…

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These were the most popular stocks in March 2022!

| Ruby Layram

The beginning of a new month is a great time to review your ISA portfolio. Here's a look at the…

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New tax year: is it worth using your stocks and shares ISA allowance straight away?

| Karl Talbot

With a new tax year upon us, should you use your ISA allowance straight away or wait? Karl Talbot takes…

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Personal Finance

ISA dash: how investors rushed to open a stocks and shares ISA on deadline day

| Karl Talbot

New data reveals many investors used up their annual ISA allowance on the final day of the 2021/22 tax year.…

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10.4% dividend yields! A FTSE 100 share I’d buy to hold until 2032

| Royston Wild

This FTSE 100 dividend stock offers a yield that smashes the index's 3.5% forward average. Here's why I'd buy and…

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The Royal Mail share price hits a 52-week low. Time to buy?

| Paul Summers

The Royal Mail share price is down 35% in one year. Paul Summers questions whether the stock is now a…

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Is the stock market about to soar?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Could the stock market be about to experience a major upward move? Zaven Boyrazian thinks it might and sees it…

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UK shares to buy now: how I’d invest £1,000 in April

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Are these the best UK shares to buy now? Zaven Boyrazian takes a closer look and explains why now might…

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How I’d invest £20k in a Stocks and Shares ISA in 2022

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Investing £20,000 in a Stocks and Shares ISA can be challenging. Zaven Boyrazian explains his investing strategy for 2022.

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The Lloyds share price looks cheap – but does that make it a good buy & hold investment?

| Michelle Freeman

Everyone loves a bargain, but we all know cheap isn’t aways best! With the Lloyds share price falling again, can…

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My £2,000 game plan for a stock market crash

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith explains what he would do in the different stock market crash scenarios that could present themselves in coming…

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Why the Imperial Brands share price is the biggest FTSE 100 riser today

| Manika Premsingh

The Imperial Brands share price is on a roll today as its trading update bodes well for its upcoming half-year…

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