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The top 3 FTSE 100 perfomers this year and their prospects going forward

| Stephen Bhasera

In this article, Stephen Bhasera reveals the top FTSE 100 performers so far this year and discusses how they may…

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2 shares to build a passive income with a spare £300

| Christopher Ruane

Instead of squandering away a spare £300, our writer looks at how he could invest it in dividend shares to…

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What will it take to get the Lloyds share price climbing again?

| Alan Oscroft

The Lloyds (LON: LLOY) share price has gained 30% in the past 12 months. But it's still way down over…

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I’m listening to Warren Buffett and buying cheap UK shares

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer applies the Warren Buffett method when hunting for cheap UK shares to add to his portfolio. Here he…

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Savings rates: new account rewards savers with BIG balances (but is it any good?)

| Karl Talbot

Yorkshire Building Society has launched an easy access savings account offering higher savings rates to savers with big balances. But…

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Here’s why I’m avoiding the record Rio Tinto dividend

| Christopher Ruane

Miner Rio Tinto has announced its highest ever dividend. Christopher Ruane explains why the Rio Tinto dividend does not attract…

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Personal Finance

Student loan changes could cost graduates over £100 per year!

| Ruby Layram

The repayment threshold for Plan 2 and Plan 3 student loans will freeze in April 2022. Here's how the student…

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2 FTSE 100 growth stocks that I think could soar this summer

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith considers two growth stocks from the FTSE 100 that he thinks are well positioned to perform well for…

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Personal Finance

5 long-term investments for a wealthy retirement!

| Ruby Layram

Dreaming of a wealthy retirement? Here are five long-term investments that could help to boost your pension pot and secure…

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Buy the dip! A cheap UK share I’d buy to hold to 2030

| Royston Wild

I'm looking for the best cheap UK shares to buy following recent price falls. Here's one top tech stock I'm…

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Personal Finance

Tax code season: are you due £1000s in a tax refund? Here’s how to check

| Karl Talbot

If you're on the wrong tax code, then you could be in line for a juicy refund worth £1000s. Here's…

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Will a new Lloyds dividend and share buyback boost the share price?

| James Reynolds

A Lloyds Bank dividend and share buyback estimated to be worth £2bn could be announced on Thursday and could boost…

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Could the Harbour Energy share price soon rise?

| Andrew Woods

With oil prices rising and good free cash flow, this Fool wants to know if the Harbour Energy share price…

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Is the beaten-down Aston Martin share price about to explode?

| Roland Head

The Aston Martin share price is close to all-time lows. But with sales rising and new models in the pipeline,…

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Does the latest Darktrace share price rise mean it’s time to buy?

| Alan Oscroft

The Darktrace (LON: DARK) share price soared after IPO in 2021. Now that it's crashed, are we getting a second…

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2 FTSE 100 dividend stocks I’d buy in a Stocks and Shares ISA for passive income

| Charlie Carman

Buying dividend stocks is a great way to generate passive income. Lloyds and BP are two shares that could help…

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2 UK dividend growth stocks with 4% yields I’d buy today

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

UK Dividend growth stocks can be hard to spot but can offer enormous returns to investors. Zaven Boyrazian explores two…

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Is the Rolls-Royce share price set to soar in 2022?

| Alan Oscroft

The Rolls-Royce (LON: RR) share price has fallen from its late 2021 levels. Is that a buying opportunity before the…

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Investors are going all-out on these FTSE 100 stocks! Should I buy too?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Investors are aggressively buying these FTSE 100 stocks in 2022, but are they good long-term investments? Zaven Boyrazian investigates.

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Taxes are going up! Here are 3 ways to pay less

| Flynn Baxter

Tax rises are set to squeeze millions, but there are ways to cut your bill… Not least through ISAs, pension…

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How I’d build passive income with £10 a week

| Dan Appleby, CFA

I’ve been using this strategy to build passive income for a number of years now. Here’s what I do, and…

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2 of my best investment trusts to buy today

| Dan Appleby, CFA

I’ve been looking at options to diversify my portfolio. I think these two choices are my best investment trusts to…

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The Tesco share price is falling: should I buy now?

| Dylan Hood

The Tesco share price has fallen over 4% in the past five days. Is now a buying opportunity? Dylan Hood…

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Top FTSE 100 stocks to buy now with £2,000

| Kevin Godbold

These businesses have quality, value and operational momentum with the extra kicker of vibrant share buyback programmes in full swing.

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This UK share has fallen 25% in just 3 months. Is it now an absolute bargain?

| Andy Ross

With its shares plummeting, this UK share isn’t for the faint-hearted. Yet our writer thinks it could now be in…

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High growth might make this company the ultimate penny stock

| Andy Ross

While some penny stocks are undoubtedly iffy investments, our writer thinks this one might be a bit of a hidden…

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Investing Articles

Here’s a beaten-up FTSE 250 stock I’m buying as a long-term investor

| Dan Appleby, CFA

The FTSE 250 is throwing up some bargain stocks recently as financial markets are volatile. Here's one that I'd buy…

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How I’m aiming for £700 a month in passive income from dividend stocks

| Kevin Godbold

One of the great strengths of high-dividend stocks is they tend to have other value characteristics as well, which could…

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The BT share price is up 50%+ in a year and its dividends are back. What’s next?

| Manika Premsingh

The BT share price has done well over the past year and continues to perform in 2022. But can it…

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Could the IAG share price double my money?

| Rupert Hargreaves

As sales recover over the next couple of years, the IAG share price has significant potential, argues this Fool, who…

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2 cheap nearly penny stocks I’d buy right now!

| Royston Wild

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

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3 of the best global shares to buy now

| Harshil Patel

Global shares are taking a tumble. Harshil Patel considers three top picks he’d buy now to take advantage.

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Personal Finance

State Pension crisis? Why I’m investing in a SIPP for my retirement

| Jo Groves (ACA)

In real terms, the State Pension will fall in 2022. Here are five reasons why I’m investing in a SIPP…

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Investing Articles

The SMT share price slumps 24% in a year: should I buy now?

| Andrew Woods

After the recent technology sell-off, does SMT's geographical and sector diversity make its share price attractive?

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1 FTSE 100 growth stock I’d buy with £1,000

| Manika Premsingh

This FTSE 100 growth stock is a particularly good one to buy right now believes Manika Premsingh, as the global…

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3 FTSE 100 stocks to buy and hold for the next decade

| Manika Premsingh

These FTSE 100 stocks have strong prospects as the economy recovers and consumer spending continues. 

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Personal Finance

Stocks and shares ISA: being time-poor doesn’t always mean money-poor

| George Sweeney (DipFA)

Here’s how you can use the technology at your fingertips to build and manage a stocks and shares ISA portfolio…

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Why I think the Apple share price can double again

| Christopher Ruane

The Apple share price has more than doubled in two years. Our writer thinks it can double again in coming…

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Is the Ilika or ITM Power share price a bargain?

| Christopher Ruane

With both the Ilika and ITM Power share price having slumped over the past year, our writer considers whether either…

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Personal Finance

Revealed! The no.1 obstacle for home buyers right now (and how to overcome it)

| Sean LaPointe

A look at the most prevalent obstacle among home buyers right now and tips on how to overcome this obstacle…

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