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Personal Finance

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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Personal Finance

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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Personal Finance

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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Personal Finance

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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Investing Articles

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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Personal Finance

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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Personal Finance

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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Personal Finance

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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Personal Finance

Stocks and shares ISA deadline: is a robo-advisor a good option?

| Karl Talbot

With the end of the tax year approaching, should you open a stocks and shares ISA through a robo-advisor? Karl…

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Personal Finance

Looking for ISA ideas? Here are the 10 best-performing UK funds

| Jo Groves (ACA)

The UK is tipped to be the best-performing region in 2022. Jo Groves takes a look at the UK funds…

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Personal Finance

Revealed! One big reason to opt for a stocks and shares ISA over a cash ISA

| Karl Talbot

Looking to open an ISA before the tax year ends? Here's a big reason why a stocks and shares ISA…

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2 FTSE 100 dividend-paying stocks to buy in an ISA

| Royston Wild

The deadline for new money going into Stocks and Shares ISAs is just around the corner. Here are two FTSE…

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How I plan to invest £750 before the ISA deadline

| Stephen Wright

With the ISA deadline approaching, here’s how I plan to use the last £750 of this year’s allowance and the…

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FTSE 100 stocks! Should I buy this dividend stock in April?

| Royston Wild

British Land offers dividend yields that beat the FTSE 100 average by a healthy margin. Should I load up on…

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Investing Articles

With £1k to invest right now, these are my top stocks to buy

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith runs through some of his favourite companies at the moment that he thinks are top stocks due to…

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These FTSE 100 shares are up 177%-343% over 5 years!

| Cliff D'Arcy

The FTSE 100 index is up just over 2% in five years. But these five fabulous Footsie shares have skyrocketed…

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2 cheap shares I’d buy now while prices are low

| Cliff D'Arcy

These two FTSE 100 shares have tumbled heavily in 2022. But I'd happily buy both cheap shares today for their…

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2 Warren Buffett shares with dividends I’d buy

| Christopher Ruane

Both these Warren Buffett shares pay dividends, but they vary widely. Our writer explains why he would buy them for…

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As the Barclays share price falls, is this a no-brainer to buy on the dip?

| Stuart Blair

The Barclays share price fell further today after a hit from the US structured markets unit. After this dip, is…

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5 FTSE 100 shares to buy now for 5%+ yields

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer considers five FTSE 100 shares to buy now for his portfolio, each yielding at least 5%.

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Investing Articles

Is this bad news for the National Grid dividend?

| Christopher Ruane

Following news of a big planned sale, our writer considers its possible impact on the National Grid dividend.

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Personal Finance

What is ‘stagflation’ and how might it affect the markets?

| Ruby Layram

With inflation on the rise, some experts are worried about possible stagflation in the UK. So, what is stagflation and…

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Investing Articles

With the Lloyds share price under 50p, is it a buy?

| Charlie Keough

With the Lloyds share price sitting below 50p, Charlie Keough takes a look at whether he should be adding the…

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The Nvidia share price is rising: should I buy now?

| Dylan Hood

The NVIDIA share price has been on the rise in recent months. Dylan Hood takes a look at whether this…

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Personal Finance

These are the biggest FTSE 100 risers over the past 12 months

| Karl Talbot

Although the FTSE 100 has dropped since 2022 began, it's still up 12% compared to where it was 12 months…

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Personal Finance

Six simple tips to boost your ISA returns this year

| Sean LaPointe

Looking to increase the size of your ISA pot and make your money work harder for you? Check out these…

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3 catalysts that could spark a rally for the Aston Martin share price

| Jon Smith

The Aston Martin Lagonda (LSE:AML) share price is down 51% over the past year. It hit fresh 52-week lows earlier…

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4 investing strategies that made Warren Buffett a billionaire

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Warren Buffett is one of the most successful investors alive today, but what are the strategies that made him a…

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Personal Finance

Could these 5 investing lessons turn you into a millionaire?

| Atanas Nikolaev

Here's a look at five investing lessons from the likes of Warren Buffett and Benjamin Graham to help new investors…

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Investing Articles

Should I buy Rolls-Royce shares for 2022?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

UK investors are piling into Rolls-Royce shares right now. Edward Sheldon looks at whether he should buy the stock for…

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3 passive income ideas that could make me £150 a month

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith explains three of his favourite passive income ideas via using dividend stocks for regular payments to help him…

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Dirt-cheap penny stocks! A falling UK share to buy in April

| Royston Wild

I'm happy to endure some near-term pain if a penny stock has a bright long-term outlook. Here's one I'd buy…

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3 FTSE 250 stocks I’ll be watching in April

| Paul Summers

Paul Summers takes a closer look at three stocks from the FTSE 250 (INDEXFTSE:MCX) whose share prices could move significantly…

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How I’d invest a £20,000 Stocks and Shares ISA for growth

| Christopher Ruane

If he had £20,000 to invest and an eye on growth, our writer explains why he would consider buying these…

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Investing Articles

£5k to invest? A cheap penny stock I’d buy to hold to 2032!

| Royston Wild

I'm looking for the best penny stocks to help me make solid returns over the next decade. Here's one on…

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