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BP vs Shell: which FTSE 100 oil stock would I buy now?

| Roland Head

Are BP shares a better buy than Shell? Roland Head reveals his pick from these two energy giants and explains…

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Three metaverse stocks I’m buying right now

| Yasmin Rufo

As the latest tech revolution approaches, Yasmin Rufo talks through the three metaverse stocks she is adding to her long-term…

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How I’d aim to earn a passive income with £5 a day

| Rupert Hargreaves

Rupert Hargreaves outlines the strategy he would use to build a £100,000 passive income portfolio over the next two decades.

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Where will the Boohoo share price be in 10 years?

| Rupert Hargreaves

The Boohoo share price looks cheap, says this Fool, who's taken an in-depth look at the firm's challenges and opportunities.

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Here’s why Lloyds Bank shares are my FTSE 100 pick as inflation rises

| Manika Premsingh

Lloyds Bank shares had a good 2021 and 2022 has also started out well for it. But Manika Premsingh believes…

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3 reasons I’m avoiding buy-to-let and buying shares instead

| Rupert Hargreaves

This Fool lays out the three reasons why he is avoiding buy-to-let property and buying stocks with brighter growth prospects…

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Is fast-rising inflation a threat to the Tesco share price rally?

| Manika Premsingh

The Tesco share price has had a terrific 2021, but will it be able to pull off great performance in…

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2 penny stocks to buy right now

| Royston Wild

I'm thinking of adding these penny stocks to my portfolio today. Here's why I think they could help me make…

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FTSE 100 stocks in focus: Unilever and GlaxoSmithKline

| G A Chester

Unilever is keen to buy GlaxoSmithKline's consumer healthcare business.

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3 of my top warnings signs of an impending stock market crash

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith talks through the fear and greed index along with other stock market crash warning signs, as well as…

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The ITM Power share price has halved in a year. Should I buy?

| Christopher Ruane

After the ITM Power share price lost over half its value in the past year, our writer takes another look…

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Scottish Mortgage Investment Trust: here’s why I’ve been buying more

| Paul Summers

Scottish Mortgage Investment Trust (LON:SMT) has had an awful start to 2022. Paul Summers thinks this is a great opportunity.

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This FTSE 100 stock is one of my best recent investments. What happens next?

| Manika Premsingh

The FTSE 100 stock has risen some 19% in the past year. And Manika Premsingh believes that it could rise…

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Should I buy lithium shares in 2022?

| Christopher Ruane

Lithium shares have become a popular investing theme. Our writer considers whether he ought to buy some for his portfolio…

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Cineworld shares are flying but I think this stock is a better recovery play

| Paul Summers

Cineworld (LON:CINE) shares have jumped, but Paul Summers thinks this US entertainment giant is a far more attractive buy right…

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2 ‘high-yield’ dividend shares I’d buy for a passive income

| Harshil Patel

Dividend shares can be an excellent source of passive income. Harshil Patel considers UK stocks that offer over a 6%…

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Should I buy these green energy hydrogen stocks?

| Rupert Hargreaves

These green energy hydrogen stocks have potential, but one enterprise has more potential than the others, argues this Fool.

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Why I need to earn passive income during times of high inflation

| Manika Premsingh

If passive income was important for Manika Premsingh before, it is even more so now, as the cost of living…

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3 easy steps I would take to start investing

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer explains three simple steps he would take if he decided to start investing. They may seem simple, but…

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Should I buy these FTSE 100 shares, or avoid them like the plague?

| Royston Wild

I'm searching for the best cheap FTSE 100 stocks to buy for my portfolio in 2022. Should I snap up…

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I was on the money about the BT share price. Here’s what I’d do now

| Rupert Hargreaves

This Fool turned positive on the BT share price in 2020. Since then, the stock has outperformed. Here's what he…

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3 FTSE 100 shares I’d buy in a stock market crash in 2022

| Stephen Wright

If rising interest rates bring about another stock market crash in 2022, I’ll be looking to buy these three FTSE…

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Inflation worries? 3 tips to help with the rising cost of living

| Karl Talbot

UK inflation is continuing to accelerate. So if you're struggling with the rising cost of living, here are three tips…

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House prices too high this year? 7 alternatives to private renting

| Rosemary McEwen

Caught between rising house prices and renting from a private landlord? There may be other ways to find a place…

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Current accounts battle: large banks cede more market share to digital rivals

| Sean LaPointe

The days of high street banks dominating the current accounts market may be coming to an end as digital banks…

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Property sales on the rise according to HMRC: is this really the case?

| Karl Talbot

According to HMRC, property sales are on the rise. But do these stats tell us the full story about the…

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5 unique tips to get your New Year’s finance resolutions back on track!

| George Sweeney (DipFA)

Here are five expert personal finance tips to help you throughout 2022, even if you’ve already broken some New Year…

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1 inflation-proof FTSE 100 stock I’d invest £1,000 in now

| Manika Premsingh

The FTSE 100 stock is a great hedge against inflation because of the nature of its products, as seen in…

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1 growth share down 70% that I would buy

| Christopher Ruane

This UK growth share has lost 70% over its value in just 12 months. Christopher Ruane explains why he would…

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2 dividend stocks for 2022

| Andrew Woods

Dividends are a great way to generate income – Andrew Woods investigates some of the most lucrative dividend stocks on…

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2 REITS to buy and hold to make a passive income!

| Jabran Khan

Jabran Khan details two real estate investment trusts he would add to his holdings to make himself a passive income…

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BT customers beware! You’re facing higher bills in 2022

| Jennifer Laird

BT customers could see their bills rise significantly from March 2022. If you're with BT, here's a look at what…

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Could the 2022 Lloyds dividend boost the share price?

| Christopher Ruane

Could the 2022 Lloyds dividend lead to the bank's share price increasing? Christopher Ruane reckons it could and plans to…

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The Netflix share price dropped 20%. Should I buy the stock today?

| Harshil Patel

The Netflix share price dropped 20% overnight after disappointing subscriber growth. Is it an over-reaction or a cause for concern?…

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Here’s a FTSE 100 tech stock I can’t ignore in 2022!

| Jabran Khan

This Fool details a FTSE 100 tech stock that has performed well in recent times. He believes this momentum will…

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2 hot tech shares to buy now as they fall

| Christopher Ruane

Tech stocks have been falling recently. Our writer has identified two tech shares to buy now for his portfolio that…

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Think-tank calls for a faster State Pension age increase

| Atanas Nikolaev

A look at the current review of the State Pension age and alternatives offered by a think-tank on the impact…

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1 stock I’d buy hand over fist if there is a stock market crash in 2022

| Jabran Khan

This Fool details a FTSE 100 top performing stock he would add to his holdings in the event of a…

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3 reasons to focus on passive income investments in 2022

| Manika Premsingh

If there is any time to earn passive income, that is now, believes Manika Premsingh. One reason is that FTSE…

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A cheap UK growth stock to buy right now

| Kevin Godbold

This business is emerging from a troubled period but growth looks set to be a feature in the years ahead.…

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