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I’d follow Warren Buffett’s advice and buy these 2 UK shares right now

| Christopher Ruane

Applying lessons from investor Warren Buffett, our writer has identified two UK shares he would consider buying for his portfolio…

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2 beaten-down UK stocks with huge upsides, according to City analysts

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Many UK stocks have taken big hits recently. Here, Ed Sheldon highlights two shares with analyst price targets that are…

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2 penny stocks that could power my profits by 2030!

| Royston Wild

I'm searching for the best penny stocks to buy right now. Here's a renewable energy stock and an electric vehicle…

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How saving £2.50 a day could double my State Pension

| Kevin Godbold

It's amazing what can be possible from investing a small amount of money in stocks and shares and compounding gains…

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A no-brainer growth stock to buy, and 1 to avoid

| Stuart Blair

Growth stocks have faced a large amount of turbulence recently, due to rising inflation. Here's one that I'm buying on…

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Stock market crash: 5 lessons from previous meltdowns

| Cliff D'Arcy

After US stocks had their worst January since 2009, will this spill over into a global stock market crash? These…

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My best share to buy right now

| Rupert Hargreaves

This Fool explains why he believes this FTSE 100 company is the best share to buy right now based on…

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How I’m following Warren Buffett’s advice for investing in the semiconductor stocks boom

| Stephen Wright

Stephen Wright sets out his plan for sticking to Warren Buffett's principles in the semiconductor market.

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The top holding in my Stocks and Shares ISA

| Rupert Hargreaves

Rupert Hargreaves explains why this company is the top holding in his Stocks and Shares ISA considering its income and…

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2 of the best cheap stocks to buy right now!

| Royston Wild

I'm on a quest to find the best cheap stocks that money can buy right now. Here are two terrific…

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1 FTSE 100 growth stock to buy and hold for 10 years

| Manika Premsingh

The FTSE 100 stocks has long been on Manika Premsingh’s investing wishlist, and now is the time when she is…

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Is the Lloyds share price a bargain for 2022 and beyond?

| Roland Head

The Lloyds share price has risen 40% over the last year. Roland Head explains why he thinks this FTSE 100…

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Is this passive income idea too good to be true?

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer looks at a passive income idea and considers whether it merits a place in his portfolio of dividend…

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The world’s big tech stocks go on sale

| Malcolm Wheatley

Tech stocks are tricky to value, but some look oversold. Looking back, we may well see today’s prices as something…

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Deep dive: can the crumbling ITM Power share price recover?

| Christopher Ruane

The ITM Power share price has more than than halved in a year. Christopher Ruane looks at what might come…

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Revealed! How boosting your credit score could soon get easier

| Karl Talbot

If you're looking to boost your credit score, there'll soon be a new way to do so. Karl Talbot explains…

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Personal Finance

Can a business credit card boost your side hustle?

| Rosemary McEwen

Side hustles can make cash but there are also costs. A business credit card could be the right choice if…

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UK shares: 1 under the radar growth stock I’d buy!

| Jabran Khan

Jabran Khan is on the lookout for UK shares that could boost his holdings and details one growth stock he…

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Here’s 1 FTSE tech stock to snap up before soars!

| Jabran Khan

Jabran Khan details a FTSE growth stock which has cheapened recently, like many other tech stocks.

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I think the BT share price could soar if this happens

| Andrew Woods

Activity involving its BT Sport segment and strong cash flow make me think the BT share price could soar.

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Stock market crash: 5 danger signs from early 2022!

| Cliff D'Arcy

After the worst January for US stocks since 2009, the risks of a full-blown stock market crash are rising. Here…

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The UK’s most popular used cars revealed

| Sean LaPointe

There's been a surge in demand for used cars. But which cars are most popular among UK buyers? And how…

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The UK economy is back! Here are 3 FTSE 100 stocks to buy now

| Manika Premsingh

The UK economy grew by 7.5% in 2021, bouncing back from the pandemic. Manika Premsingh believes these two FTSE 100…

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I’d follow Warren Buffett’s advice to buy the best UK shares

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer explains three ways he uses Warren Buffett wisdom when hunting for leading UK shares he wants to add…

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UK shares to buy: how I’d invest £1,000 today

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer reckons £1,000 would be enough to start building his portfolio of UK growth and income shares. Here is…

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5 top UK shares to buy now

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer has a list of five UK shares to buy now for his portfolio. Here he explains what he…

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Personal Finance

3 credit cards that could improve your credit score

| Ruby Layram

Looking to improve your credit score in 2022? Here are five credit cards that you can use to build credit…

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What to consider before trading shares in a turbulent stock market

| Jo Groves (ACA)

US and UK equity markets have been volatile in 2022, with fears of a stock market crash. Consider these trading…

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Personal Finance

How much can you have in savings on Universal Credit?

| Ruby Layram

If you're applying for Universal Credit, you need to think about savings. Here's a look at how savings are factored…

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Personal Finance

These were the most bought ISA stocks and shares last month

| George Sweeney (DipFA)

Here are the most bought stocks and shares in ISA accounts on the Freetrade platform last month, along with some…

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The 3 best stocks to buy now for income

| Rupert Hargreaves

This Fool explains why he believes these could be some of the best stocks to buy at the moment for…

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Personal Finance

Energy crisis: how to save money on credit card debt

| Victor Garrett

Taking steps to save money as soon as possible could be an excellent move to remain financially resilient. So, how…

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3 penny stocks to buy now

| Rupert Hargreaves

These top penny stocks all look cheap compared to their growth and income potential over the next couple of years,…

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3 beginner tips for investing in a stocks and shares ISA

| Karl Talbot

Are you planning to open a stocks and shares ISA to take advantage of this year's tax-free allowance? If so,…

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Here’s how I’d use £400 a month to create passive income investments

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer explains how he would aim to create passive income streams by investing £400 a month in dividend shares.

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Why I’m listening to Warren Buffett and buying cheap UK stocks

| James Reynolds

Our writer lays out some of the key lessons Warren Buffett has for investors looking to turn a profit in…

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What does the BATS dividend increase mean for this high yielder?

| Christopher Ruane

The BATS dividend is set to increase again. Here, shareholder Christopher Ruane looks at the details and what it means…

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Personal Finance

Dividend tax hike to hit lower-income earners the hardest: here’s how to cope

| Sean LaPointe

The dividend tax hike that comes into effect in April will hit lower-income earners hardest. Thankfully, there's a way to…

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Why I’d follow ‘Britain’s Warren Buffett’ and buy this tech stock

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

UK fund manager Terry Smith is often called ‘Britain’s Warren Buffett’. Here, Edward Sheldon looks at a stock he has…

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3 top growth stocks near 52-week lows

| Paul Summers

Paul Summers picks out three out-of-favour growth stocks that could prove opportunistic buys for a long-term investor like him.

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