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Personal Finance

Revealed! The big factor young investors take into account before investing

| Karl Talbot

New research reveals one very important factor that young investors take into account before picking and choosing investments.

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Personal Finance

Meme stocks are back! Is now a good time to invest?

| Ruby Layram

The popularity of meme stocks dropped after an initial surge last year. However, new data suggests that the stocks are…

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Personal Finance

Revealed! Returns a typical investor can expect to make over the next 3 years

| Karl Talbot

New research shines a light on how much typical investors hope to earn over the next three years. Karl Talbot…

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Personal Finance

Metal credit cards are growing in popularity: here’s why I’m not a fan

| Karl Talbot

Metal credit cards are all the rage right now as providers try to enhance their offerings with a 'premium' feel.…

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Investing Articles

This FTSE 250 stock is up over 60% in 12 months: should I buy now?

| Jabran Khan

Jabran Khan details a FTSE 250 stock that has seen its share price rise over 60% in 12 months. Will…

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Investing Articles

£5k to invest? 2 penny stocks to buy in April!

| Royston Wild

Royston Wild thinks these penny stocks could help him make terrific returns over the next 10 years. Here's why he'd…

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Investing Articles

FTSE 100 dividend stocks I’d buy before the Stocks and Shares ISA deadline

| Manika Premsingh

With the 5 April deadline approaching, this is how Manika Premsingh will use up her allowance. 

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Investing Articles

2 bargain shares to buy now for dividends

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane sees these two dividend-paying companies as shares to buy now for his portfolio at their current valuations.

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Investing Articles

Why the worst might be over for the Rolls-Royce share price

| Stephen Wright

The Rolls-Royce share price has been steadily declining for years now. But could things be about to look up? Stephen…

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Investing Articles

Should I add at the current POLY share price, up 246% in the past 5 days?

| Andrew Woods

Having maintained production and sales through the recent conflict in Ukraine, is the Polymetal share price set to rise even…

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1 FTSE 100 stock to buy in April

| Jabran Khan

Jabran Khan details a stock he will be adding to his holdings, especially as the price has dropped recently.

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Investing Articles

Is this dividend-paying FTSE 100 stock right for my portfolio?

| Dr. James Fox

This FTSE 100 stock is offering nearly 5% back in dividends, but does that mean it's the best choice for…

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Investing Articles

Up 69% in a year! Can this FTSE 250 share keep rising?

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane owns a FTSE 250 share that grew almost 70% in a year. Should he buy more?

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Investing Articles

3 smart ways to invest in the FTSE 100 in April

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith explains how he's planning to use orders, dividend payers, and value stocks to invest in the FTSE 100…

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Investing Articles

5 high dividend stocks to buy in April

| Christopher Ruane

These five 8%+ dividend yield stocks have each caught the eye of Christopher Ruane as potential additions to his portfolio.

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Investing Articles

Could this dividend stock be a winner (winner, chicken dinner)?

| Michelle Freeman

With rising headwinds of inflation and interest rate rises, I’m considering this dividend stock for its combination of reliability and…

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Investing Articles

Why I’d forget savings accounts and buy dividend stocks today!

| Royston Wild

Although I hold 'rainy day' money in a cash savings account, I prefer buying shares to try to grow my…

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Investing Articles

I’m using the Warren Buffett investment strategy to buy British shares

| Christopher Ruane

The Warren Buffett investment strategy may be US-focused, but it can also be applied to shares on this side of…

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Investing Articles

Is NIO stock a ‘buy’ after its huge share price decline?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

NIO's share price has fallen from above $60 to near $20 since the start of 2021. Edward Sheldon looks at…

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Investing Articles

2 dirt-cheap FTSE dividend shares to buy today

| Paul Summers

Paul Summers picks two out-of-favour dividend shares that he'd buy for an income-focused portfolio

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Investing Articles

Here are 2 inflation-beating passive income stocks for my portfolio

| Dr. James Fox

Inflation is at the highest levels seen in decades. So here's some of the best inflation-busting passive income stocks for…

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Personal Finance

How have aerospace stocks performed so far this year?

| Karl Talbot

Aerospace stocks have had mixed fortunes so far in 2022, with BAE Systems the biggest riser. Here's a closer look…

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Personal Finance

Could value investing to buy shares like Warren Buffett help you beat inflation?

| George Sweeney (DipFA)

Are you concerned about inflation eating away at your investments? Could value investing be the antidote? George Sweeney takes a…

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Investing Articles

Is 180p the next stop for IAG shares?

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith explains why recent volatility has clouded the picture on the future direction of IAG shares, but flags that…

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Personal Finance

Why experts are predicting a stock market crash

| Jo Groves (ACA)

Is a stock market crash imminent? Jo Groves looks at the experts’ predictions, together with three ways to protect your…

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Personal Finance

Young investors are more likely to vote at AGMs than older investors: here’s why

| Karl Talbot

New research reveals that young investors are generally more engaged than older investors when it comes to AGM voting. Karl…

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Investing Articles

Why the Pantheon Resources (PANR) share price may just keep going higher

| Andrew Woods

With a highly active drilling programme, the PANR share price may continue its upward move if oil estimates are met.

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Investing Articles

28% dividend increase! A no-brainer FTSE 250 stock to buy for passive income

| Stuart Blair

This FTSE 250 stock provided an excellent trading update yesterday, which included a big dividend raise. These are the reasons…

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Personal Finance

How to generate a £10,000 passive income from your ISA

| Jo Groves (ACA)

This model portfolio of investment trusts has the potential to generate an annual income of £10,000, in addition to capital…

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Investing Articles

5 juicy dividend stocks for high income

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith talks up five dividend stocks all from the FTSE 250 that offer him high income payouts relative to…

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Investing Articles

3 shares to buy with £5,000 before the ISA deadline

| Alan Oscroft

The annual ISA deadline is approaching fast, and my £20,000 allowance won't carry over to the next financial year. It's…

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Personal Finance

Government dumps more NatWest shares: here’s why it’s significant

| Karl Talbot

The government has sold more of its shareholding in NatWest. Here's why its latest sale has been described as an…

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Investing Articles

Tesco vs Royal Mail: which cheap FTSE 100 share should I buy?

| Royston Wild

The Tesco and Royal Mail share prices both seem to offer great value at recent levels. So which cheap FTSE…

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Personal Finance

Surge in UK credit card borrowing: is this a sign of things to come?

| Karl Talbot

New research reveals that credit card borrowing is skyrocketing. Is this trend a sign of bigger problems ahead? Karl Talbot…

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Investing Articles

Stocks and Shares ISA deadline: 5 Foolish things to remember

| Paul Summers

At this time of year I'm very focused on the Stocks and Shares ISA deadline. Here's what I'm thinking.

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Personal Finance

Good news for FTSE 100 investors! A Russian ceasefire could lead to serious gains

| Ruby Layram

The FTSE 100 has taken major hits amid the Ukraine crisis. However, a ceasefire could be great news for investors!…

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Personal Finance

Revealed! The best perfoming funds and trusts since ISAs began

| Sean LaPointe

ISAs have been around for almost 23 years, but where have investors made the biggest returns over this time? Read…

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Personal Finance

18-year-olds inherit thousands from their junior ISAs! What happens next?

| Jo Groves (ACA)

Over 60% of parents would trust their 18-year-olds with a lump sum. With the average junior ISA worth over £7,000,…

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Investing Articles

The easiest way to invest like Warren Buffett

| Stephen Wright

Warren Buffett has made 99% of his money since his 50th birthday. Why is this? Stephen Wright looks at the…

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Investing Articles

The 2 numbers I use to find the best shares to buy now

| Stephen Wright

Stephen Wright outlines the importance of the two key metrics he uses when trying to find quality businesses trading at…

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