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3 Warren Buffett-esque FTSE 100 stocks to buy

| Fergus Mackintosh

Warren Buffett has a simple approach to investment. Using this, here are three FTSE 100 stocks I’m choosing for my…

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I’m buying these FTSE stocks as inflation soars!

| Dan Appleby, CFA

Inflation is soaring, and reached a four-decade high in the US yesterday. Here are the FTSE stocks I'd buy to…

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The Lloyds share price is dirt cheap! But I’d rather buy these FTSE 100 stocks

| Royston Wild

The Lloyds share price looks exceptionally cheap. But is it really one of the best FTSE 100 value stocks to…

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I’m avoiding Scottish Mortgage Investment Trust, but it’s almost too cheap to ignore

| Andy Ross

A tech sell-off has hit the Scottish Mortgage Investment Trust share price hard prompting Andy Ross to look into whether…

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2 of the best growth stocks to buy right now

| Royston Wild

Could these UK shares be two of the best growth stocks for me to buy right now? Here's why I'm…

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With 57% of Brits struggling financially, here’s how to make money from home

| Ruby Layram

If you're struggling to make ends meet, now might be the perfect time to start making money from home! Here…

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Pension savers risk losing THOUSANDS of pounds if they don’t act now

| Sean LaPointe

Your old pension pot could provide declining value for money over time and leave you thousands of pounds worse off.…

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6 steps to building a brighter financial future for your children

| Sean LaPointe

Research shows that the youth of today are not taught how to manage their money and make it work for…

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The FTSE 100 hits fresh 2-year highs! Are all-time highs imminent?

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith considers the reasons why the FTSE 100 has been moving higher this week, and if the all-time highs…

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NS&I increases savings rates on TWO accounts: should you open one?

| Karl Talbot

NS&I has raised its savings rates. So, with two of its accounts now offering savers 0.5% AER variable interest, should…

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Disney stock is up! Is it time to buy?

| Stephen Wright

Stephen Wright examines whether the response to Disney's earnings report is a buying opportunity or an overreaction.

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This 2020 market crash winner is still one of my best stocks to buy now!

| Jabran Khan

Jabran Khan details one of his best stocks to buy now and explains why he believes it could still continue…

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3 of the best UK shares to buy right now

| Kevin Godbold

The London stock market keeps presenting investors with opportunities and I'd buy these three UK stocks right now.

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As the boohoo share price makes it a penny stock, I’m buying

| Christopher Ruane

The beaten down boohoo share price has led Christopher Ruane to add it to his portfolio. Here he explains his…

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Can Warren Buffett investing techniques work even better with £1,000?

| Christopher Ruane

Warren Buffett applies his investment techniques to large sums of money. But our writer thinks they might help him even…

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UK shares: 1 I’d buy hand over fist if a stock market crash were to occur!

| Jabran Khan

UK shares could become cheap if a market crash were to occur. This Fool identifies one he would add to…

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1 FTSE 250 tech stock I’d buy and hold for 10 years!

| Jabran Khan

Jabran Khan details this burgeoning FTSE 250 tech stock and explains why he would add the shares to his holdings.

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Can I double my money if I buy at the current Lloyds share price?

| James Reynolds

The Lloyds share price has risen more than 40% over the past 12 months. Is there a chance the UK…

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Is this one of the best shares to buy now?

| Jabran Khan

Jabran Khan looks into this stock and decides whether it is one of the best shares to buy now for…

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Has the Lloyds share price peaked?

| Christopher Ruane

After increasing 41% in a year, has the Lloyds share price started to run out of steam? Our writer investigates…

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The Rolls-Royce share price may soar: here are 2 reasons I’m buying more!

| Andrew Woods

Electric aircraft and nuclear power, together with border reopenings, could help the Rolls-Royce share price take off. This Fool takes…

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How I’d invest £500 in dividend shares

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer explains how he would put £500 to work in the stock market today by buying a couple of…

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Royal Mail shares have crashed 20% in 2022! Is this a bargain or a trap?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Royal Mail shares crashed in January after management cut guidance, but is this actually a buying opportunity? Zaven Boyrazian investigates.

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If I’d invested £1,000 in Vodafone shares 5 years ago, here’s how much I’d have today

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Vodafone shares are among the most popular investments to make in the UK, but is this popularity warranted? Zaven Boyrazian…

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5% dividend yields! A cheap UK stock to buy right now

| Royston Wild

I'm searching for the best cheap UK stocks to buy for my portfolio today. Here's a brilliant growth and income…

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“I gave up my job for a side hustle that’s earned me over £34,000”

| Diana Bocco

Research shows that nearly half of Brits (46%) are now using their time and skills to generate a second income…

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The Scottish Mortgage share price is down 14%. Should I buy?

| Charlie Keough

After a fall in the Scottish Mortgage share price, Charlie Keough looks at whether he should add the trust to…

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Are these the best dividend stocks to buy in February?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

As inflation starts applying pressure to businesses, Zaven Boyrazian explores the two potentially best dividend stocks he could buy now.

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How I’d target £500 in monthly passive income

| Christopher Ruane

With a target of £500 in monthly passive income, our writer explains why and how he would start investing in…

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What’s the wage inflation rate? And can pay growth worsen the cost of living crisis?

| Karl Talbot

Recent reports suggest that wage inflation could lead to spiralling price rises, worsening the cost of living crisis. What does…

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How I’m going to save £1,000 more this year despite rising inflation

| Atanas Nikolaev

The rising cost of living makes saving difficult. Yet, I'm going to save £1,000 more this year by being strategic…

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Peloton stock is having a huge rebound. Time to buy?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Over the last week, Peloton's share price has jumped from $25 to $39. Is it finally time to buy this…

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How I’d invest £10k to try to generate a passive income for life

| Rupert Hargreaves

It could be possible to generate a passive income for life by investing in a diversified portfolio of stocks and…

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Older woman worried about the future
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500,000 British expats lose out on annual State Pension boost: how to protect your retirement

| Sean LaPointe

Almost 500,000 international retirees are losing out on annual increases in basic State Pension. Here's how future pensioners can protect…

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Love is in the Amex: catch these new Valentine’s offers

| Katie Royals

This Valentine's Day, Amex is offering a range of deals on gifts and treats for your loved ones. Read on…

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3 reasons the IAG share price could lift off in 2022

| Paul Summers

This Fool thinks the International Consolidated Airlines Group SA (LON:IAG) share price could be about to fly. Will he be…

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I’d buy these UK shares with Warren Buffett-like qualities

| Rupert Hargreaves

These Warren Buffett-style UK shares look incredibly attractive considering their competitive advantages and growth potential, says this Fool.

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Could the ITM share price soon take off?

| Andrew Woods

With decent fundamentals and long-term vision, this Fool wonders if the ITM share price will soon soar.

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2 FTSE 100 dividend stocks with 40%+ upside, according to City analysts

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

The best dividend stocks are those that can provide dividends and capital gains. Here, Ed Sheldon highlights two FTSE 100…

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2 of the best cheap stocks to buy right now!

| Royston Wild

I'm searching for the best cheap stocks to buy for my investment portfolio right now. I think these UK and…

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