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FTSE 100: 2 cheap shares I’d buy today

| Rupert Hargreaves

I think these cheap shares could be some of the best income and capital growth buys in the FTSE 100…

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Here are the best shares I’d buy right now

| Rupert Hargreaves

I think these could be some of the best shares to buy right now considering the uncertain outlook for the…

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The Cineworld share price is down 85% this year! Here’s why it’s my contrarian pick

| Manika Premsingh

The Cineworld share price can start improving in the near future despite continued risks, making a fortune for investors.  

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Stock market crash 2020: a once-in-a-lifetime chance to build a £1m Stocks and Shares ISA?

| Peter Stephens

The stock market crash could provide buying opportunities that help an investor to build a £1m Stocks and Shares ISA,…

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Worried about the State Pension? I’d use Warren Buffett’s tips to retire rich

| Peter Stephens

Following Warren Buffett’s advice could lead to improving retirement prospects in my view. It may soothe concerns about the State…

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This FTSE 250 stock is flying high! Would I buy its shares?

| Kirsteen Mackay

The Kainos Group (LON:KNOS) share price has been soaring in 2020. But is this FTSE 250 (INDEXFTSE:MCX) stock worth buying…

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No savings at 50 and worried about retirement? Here’s how I’d make a growing passive income

| Peter Stephens

Investing money in cheap shares could lead to a large retirement portfolio. It may enable an investor to obtain a…

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Stock market crash: how I’d identify must-own UK shares to buy in an ISA to make me a million

| Peter Stephens

The stock market crash has produced buying opportunities among UK shares, in my opinion. Here’s how I’d aim to find…

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With a yield of 7%, I’d buy in to the Standard Life share price

| Rupert Hargreaves

With a dividend yield of 7%, Standard Life is one of the best income plays on the market, but can…

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Live: Coronavirus Market Crash Coverage

Top UK shares for an ISA! 2 dividend stocks I’d buy for a long economic downturn

| Royston Wild

Investing in UK shares is still a great way to get rich, despite the economic downturn. Here are two top…

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The Royal Mail share price is up 100%! Is there still time to buy?

| Rupert Hargreaves

The Royal Mail share price has surged off the back of plans to improve its parcel trade, but is there…

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How I’d invest £500 right now in UK shares

| Rupert Hargreaves

Rupert Hargreaves explains how he would invest a small lump sum in UK shares to get the best returns for…

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The 5 highest-yielding FTSE 100 shares I’d buy today

| Rupert Hargreaves

This Fool highlights his five favourite FTSE 100 income stocks, which support dividend yields of between 6% and 11% with…

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I was right about Diageo shares in April. Here’s what I’m doing now

| Roland Head

The Diageo share price has been falling this year. Roland Head looks at the latest trading figures and explains what…

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Top stocks for an ISA! 2 cheap UK shares I’d buy for the next bull market

| Royston Wild

I'm thinking of buying these cheap UK shares in my Stocks and Shares ISA. I reckon they could make me…

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I think this could be a once-in-a-lifetime chance to buy cheap shares and get rich

| Kevin Godbold

Why I think cheap shares can be a good store of value capable of paying me an inflation-busting return over…

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I believe these Warren Buffett tips could help me build a million pound ISA

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Warren Buffett has built up a net worth of $80bn by investing in stocks. Edward Sheldon believes his tips can…

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The Rolls-Royce share price crash shows why investors should diversify among UK shares

| Peter Stephens

The crashing Rolls-Royce share price highlights the importance of building a diverse portfolio of UK shares, in my opinion.

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Which are the FTSE 100’s best growth shares to buy now?

| Alan Oscroft

With the FTSE 100 in a renewed slump, I think investors looking for long-term growth shares have some great companies…

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Investors have ‘given up’ on the UK, says Nick Train

| Malcolm Wheatley

Even Nick Train is spotting irresistible bargains.

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2021 dividend forecasts: Lloyds, BP, Tesco

| Roland Head

Roland Head looks at the latest dividend forecasts for these popular FTSE 100 shares. He explains why he's looking forward…

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2 stocks I wouldn’t want to own in a stock market crash

| Rachael FitzGerald-Finch

It's good to be prepared for a stock market crash. Here are two shares this Fool is avoiding in her…

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Top stocks for an ISA! 3 reasons why I’d buy the best UK shares with big dividends today

| Peter Stephens

I think buying the best UK shares with attractive dividends could lead to impressive returns within an ISA over the…

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No pension savings at 60? I think it’s still possible to retire wealthy with these tips

| Rupert Hargreaves

Rupert Hargreaves looks at some of the options available to potential retirees with limited savings who still want to retire…

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What can its bond issues show us about the Rolls-Royce share price?

| Karl Loomes

Though often seen as opposites, I think the recent bond issues at Rolls-Royce can tell us a lot about the…

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Why I’ve been buying this high-yield share in 2020

| Christopher Ruane

Find about a well-known FTSE-100 share I’ve been buying more of during 2020, thanks to its high-yield and long history…

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The week’s stock market news – Friday, 6th November

| Alan Oscroft

Stock market news: world markets gain as the US election goes to the wire, the FTSE 100 puts on 5%,…

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Stock market crash! I’d buy these 2 cheap UK shares now to get rich

| Peter Stephens

These two cheap UK shares could offer long-term recovery potential after falling heavily in the 2020 stock market crash, in…

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Why stock market crash round 2 could be a rare chance to make a million

| Peter Stephens

Buying cheap shares in the next stock market crash could lead to impressive long-term returns, in my opinion. It may…

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Forget NS&I Premium Bonds and Income Bonds. I’d buy these 2 high-yield UK dividend shares

| Peter Stephens

These two UK dividend shares could offer more attractive passive income opportunities than NS&I Premium Bonds and Income Bonds, in…

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Live: Coronavirus Market Crash Coverage

Forget about the economic downturn! I’m still buying UK shares in an ISA to get rich and retire early

| Royston Wild

I don't care about the uncertain economic outlook! I reckon I can still make a fortune by buying UK shares…

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1 growth stock I’d buy for the e-commerce revolution

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

Zaven Boyrazian explores the challenges of attracting customers to e-commerce websites due to competition, and how this growth stock is…

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Read this if you’re wondering how low I think the Rolls-Royce share price could go!

| Jon Smith

By making some assumptions about the future enterprise value, Jonathan Smith tries to pin down an accurate forecast on the…

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Forget the stock market crash! Here’s why I think a bull market could be imminent

| Kevin Godbold

Why I’m buying the shares of high-quality companies and carefully selected funds right now, while they offer good value. And…

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Personal Finance

4 Covid-proof ideas for small businesses

| Sandy Kenrick

Covid-proof businesses are not just those that provide hand sanitisers and face masks. They're the businesses that innovate and adapt.

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County court judgements reach a record high: why, and what next?

| Sandy Kenrick

County court judgements are up, yet average values of the judgements are dropping. Find out why, and what consumers can…

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Top stocks for an ISA! I’d buy these 2 dirt-cheap UK shares to retire early

| Harvey Jones

I would buy these two dirt-cheap UK shares as I think they offer attractive levels of income and should bounce…

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I’d drip-feed £10 a day into FTSE 100 shares in a Stocks and Shares ISA to make a million

| Peter Stephens

Buying FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) shares in a Stocks and Shares ISA on a regular basis could lead to surprisingly high…

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Blue Whale Growth has just won a best fund award. Should I invest more?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Over the last three years, Blue Whale Growth fund has beaten Fundsmith and Lindsell Train Global Equity. Here, Edward Sheldon…

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Synairgen share price fluctuations continue! Here’s what I’d do

| Kirsteen Mackay

The Synairgen share price continues its volatile streak but investors are still confident as they snap up newly issued shares…

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