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I’d buy £10k of this FTSE 100 firm in a stock market crash

| Rupert Hargreaves

A stock market crash could provide the perfect opportunity to snap up shares in this FTSE 100 growth champion, says…

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3 inflation-busting FTSE 100 dividend stocks to buy

| Paul Summers

Paul Summers picks out three solid dividend payers from the FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) he'd buy to counter the horror that…

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2 reasons why renewable energy stocks are falling

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith makes a note of the cost pressures and rising cost of issuing debt as possible reasons behind the…

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Personal Finance

Premium Bonds: how to check if you’ve won in February’s draw

| Karl Talbot

NS&I has revealed its Premium Bond prize winners for its February draw, with two people bagging £1 million! Here's how…

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Personal Finance

Lloyds Bank launches cheapest mortgage on record: but is it right for you?

| Anne East

Lloyds Bank has launched the cheapest 10-year mortgage the UK has seen since records began. Here's a look at whether…

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Personal Finance

M&A boom: shareholders in UK takeover targets count their gains

| Jo Groves (ACA)

The surge in M&A has created a hotbed of UK takeover targets. Why are UK companies so attractive at the…

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Personal Finance

Credit cards: how to save £500 per year in interest

| Alice Guy (FCA)

Alice Guy explains how transferring your credit card balance to a 0% balance transfer credit card could save you £500…

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Here’s a FTSE 100 growth stock I’m buying right now!

| Andrew Woods

This FTSE 100 growth stock has recorded excellent earnings and has long-term production capabilites. Andrew Woods thinks this could be…

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2 of the best shares to buy now!

| Andrew Woods

It can be difficult to find the best shares to buy now, but I'm looking to telecommunications and mining for…

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Personal Finance

Rising inflation: are you making this common mistake with your money?

| Karl Talbot

Inflation is rising, yet many people are making a common mistake with their cash savings. Karl Talbot takes a look…

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2 top dividend stocks that I’d invest £500 in for February

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith take a look at a couple of top dividend stocks, including one that has grown its dividend per…

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These 5 FTSE 100 stocks crashed in January. I’d buy one today!

| Cliff D'Arcy

Although the FTSE 100 gained 1.1% in January, these five stocks all flopped last month. But I view one of…

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Personal Finance

Bank of England base rate set to rise! What will this mean for you?

| Ruby Layram

The Bank of England base rate looks set to rise again! Here's what higher interest rates could mean for your…

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Stock market crash: 4 warnings from billionaire Warren Buffett

| Cliff D'Arcy

After US stock prices tumbled in January, investors are more fearful of a stock market crash. Here's what the world's…

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My top UK share pick for January soared 39%! What now?

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane saw his top UK share pick for January soar 39% in a single month. Here he explains what…

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2 of the best stocks to buy in February!

| Royston Wild

I'm scouring UK share markets for the best stocks to buy this February. I think these two tech titans could…

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Personal Finance

February 2022: what’s the current house price forecast?

| Karl Talbot

Nationwide's February House Price Index reveals house prices are rising at their fastest pace in 17 years. So what's the…

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Tesla vs NIO stock: which EV company would I buy?

| Stuart Blair

EV shares have suffered in the past month, and NIO stock and Tesla are two main examples. Would I buy…

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Warren Buffett’s most prominent stock: is Apple still a good investment?

| Tommy Williams

Warren Buffett has enough confidence to devote 50% of his holdings into Apple. I look at the reasons why, and…

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Why the Lloyds share price rose 6.8% in January

| Alan Oscroft

The Lloyds Banking Group (LON: LLOY) share price had a good January. But what longer-term factors are behind its upward…

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3 cheap FTSE 100 shares to buy in February!

| Royston Wild

I'm searching for the best cheap FTSE 100 stocks to buy this month. Here are three top blue-chip UK shares…

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Should I buy Boohoo shares for 2022?

| Roland Head

The Boohoo share price has dived. Roland Head asks if he should start buying the stock ahead of a possible…

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Why I just bought Unilever shares

| Alan Oscroft

Unilever (LON: ULVR) shares suffered during the stock market crash, and there's growing investor discontent. Is it a good time…

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The Joules share price just crashed! Here’s why

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

The Joules share price plummetted today following a horrifying trading update from management. But is this actually a buying opportunity?

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FTSE 250: 2 growth stocks I’d buy and hold for years

| Paul Summers

The FTSE 250 (INDEXFTSE:MCX) is bouncing hard but Paul Summers is looking for great growth stocks to buy, whatever happens…

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At 115p, are Rolls-Royce shares too cheap?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Rolls-Royce shares are trading at an exceptionally low P/E of 2.9! But is this a buying opportunity or a value…

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How I earn free money from passive income — with a bonus kicker!

| Cliff D'Arcy

Passive income is extra money generated without work or effort. Here's how I grab my extra income while making bonus…

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Is the BT share price about to take off?

| Andrew Woods

With the imminent sale of BT Sports and the reduction of its debt, could the BT share price be about…

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At 52p, are Lloyds shares too cheap to miss?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Lloyds shares are trading below pre-pandemic levels, but profits are more than 200% higher! Is this a buying opportunity too…

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2 UK investment funds to buy in 2022 for passive income

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Investing in funds can be a great way to generate passive income. Here, Edward Sheldon highlights two UK funds that…

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The best UK shares I’d buy right now as the market melts down

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

2022 has been a volatile year so far. But has this created fantastic buying opportunities for what could be the…

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Should I buy or avoid Ceres Power shares?

| Rupert Hargreaves

The outlook for Ceres Power shares is looking up says this Fool who would buy the stock right now for…

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I was right about this penny stock in January. Here’s what I’d buy now

| Roland Head

Roland Head covered a penny stock in January which has just soared 50% on a takeover bid. He's looking for…

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Why Rolls-Royce shares fell 10% in January

| Roland Head

Rolls-Royce shares have made a poor start to the year. But Roland Head feels optimistic about the long-term outlook for…

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Personal Finance

5 ways I’m preparing for a stock market crash

| George Sweeney (DipFA)

It seems a stock market crash may be looming. Here are five ways I’m preparing myself and my investment portfolio…

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2 beaten-up FTSE 100 stocks to buy now

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

While the FTSE 100 is up this year, plenty of stocks in the index have taken a hit. Here are…

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

| Rupert Hargreaves

With earnings rising and further growth in the pipeline, the BP share price looks undervalued compared to its potential, says…

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What stocks does Warren Buffett own?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Warren Buffett, who has built up a net worth of over $100bn, is widely regarded as the greatest investor of…

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Personal Finance

National Insurance rise: why is work taxed more than wealth?

| Karl Talbot

With National Insurance all but certain to rise in April, Karl Talbot explores why the government prefers to tax work…

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How I’m following Warren Buffett to start generating passive income

| Dan Appleby, CFA

Warren Buffett has passed on his investing wisdom throughout his highly successful career. This is how I'm following his lead…

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