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Will the Rolls-Royce share price skyrocket in 2022?

| Alan Oscroft

The Rolls-Royce (LON: RR) share price looks steady so far in 2022. But will we finally see a return to…

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Here are the shares most bought by UK investors last week

| George Sweeney (DipFA)

A look at the most-bought shares on the Hargreaves Lansdown platform last week, along with ways to prepare your portfolio…

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Personal Finance

Will the tech stock bubble burst in 2022?

| Alice Guy (FCA)

Alice Guy explains why the tech stock bubble may burst in 2022, why tech stock growth is unpredictable and how…

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Worried about retirement? only 14% of people use this free pension advice service

| Alice Guy (FCA)

Many people are worried about retirement and don't realise they can get free advice. Only 14% currently use the government's…

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2 passive income ideas I think can help me beat inflation

| Christopher Ruane

As UK annual inflation hits a three-decade high, our writer shares two passive income ideas he think might help him…

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What could happen to Tesco shares in 2022?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Shares of Tesco are up by double-digits in the last 12 months, but can this momentum continue throughout 2022? Zaven…

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How I’d start earning passive income for £20 a week

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

By just saving £20 a week, Zaven Boyrazian explains how he would use dividend stocks to start generating a passive…

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What could affect BT shares in 2022?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Shares of BT Group are gaining momentum as it rolls out new fibre and 5G infrastructure, but can the stock…

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Should I buy this tumbling UK tech stock?

| Christopher Ruane

After a 44% fall in this UK tech stock price over the past year, our writer considers whether now is…

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2 cheap penny stocks to buy today

| Rupert Hargreaves

These could be some of the best penny stocks to buy to invest in rising hydrocarbon prices, argues this Fool,…

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Can the Shell share price keep pushing higher?

| Rupert Hargreaves

This Fool explains why rising oil prices could help guarantee the future of the Shell share price as the company…

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Personal Finance

How to boost your credit score in 5 easy steps

| Anne East

Your credit score plays a pivotal part in whether you qualify for credit. Here's how to boost your score and…

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Should I buy Unilever shares for less than Warren Buffett?

| Stephen Wright

Warren Buffett attempted to buy Unilever for $143bn. Its current market cap is around $124bn. So, should I buy Unilever…

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Stock market crash: here’s what the ‘smart money’ thinks right now

| James Reynolds

How can we know if a stock market is about to happen? We can't. But these billionaire investors made their…

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With the oil price at 7-year highs, should I buy BP shares today?

| Cliff D'Arcy

With the oil price gushing to its highest level since October 2014, should I buy BP shares today, even though…

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Here are 2 FTSE 250 stocks I’d buy to generate passive income

| Dan Appleby, CFA

Dan Appleby has been looking in the FTSE 250 for stocks with attractive income potential. Here are two he considers…

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Could I make £4,000 in income this year by investing in these dividend stocks?

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith explains which dividend stocks he'd buy and how he'd split up his money to be able to make…

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3 dividend stocks to buy!

| Royston Wild

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

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Here’s an e-commerce stock I prefer to Amazon shares

| Stuart Blair

Amazon shares have dipped recently, and many believe that this is an ideal time to buy. But Stuart Blair thinks…

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Is now a great time to buy cheap UK shares with sky-high dividends?

| Dan Appleby, CFA

I’m seeing some excellent opportunities to snap up UK shares -- companies that look cheap, with huge dividend yields. Here's…

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4%+ dividend yields! 3 cheap penny stocks to buy right now

| Royston Wild

I think these penny stocks and their massive dividends could be too good for me to miss. Here’s why I…

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2 FTSE 100 stocks I’d buy to hold until 2030!

| Royston Wild

I think these FTSE 100 stocks could help me make a stack of cash. Here's why I'd buy them to…

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Personal Finance

Selling your home in 2022? 10 issues that could decrease its value and lose you money

| Sean LaPointe

If you’re thinking about selling your home in 2022, here are the 10 most off-putting issues you should consider fixing…

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Personal Finance

Drivers watch out! Car insurance rates rise by more than 7%

| Ruby Layram

It seems drivers should prepare for rising car insurance rates in the coming year. Here's how to beat price increases…

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Is NIO stock the best way to profit from electric vehicle growth?

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith explains why he's bullish on NIO stock due to strong growth figures, despite the inevitable risk from political…

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Could this FTSE 100 stock explode in 2022?

| Jabran Khan

Jabran Khan details a FTSE 100 stock that could be primed for major growth in 2022 and beyond. Should he…

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1 FTSE growth stock you may never have heard of

| Jabran Khan

This Fool details and explores a FTSE growth stock you may never have heard of. Should he buy shares for…

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How I’d invest £100 a month in a Stocks and Shares ISA in 2022

| Christopher Ruane

With £100 a month to invest in a Stocks and Shares ISA, our writer explains what his strategy would be…

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1 FTSE stock that could double my money in 2022

| Jabran Khan

Jabran Khan details a FTSE stock that he believes is on an upward trajectory and could double his money in…

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4.2%-plus yields! 2 UK dividend stocks to buy right now

| Royston Wild

Could these big-yielding UK shares be too good for me to miss? Here's why they could be some of the…

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As supercar sales boom, should I buy Aston Martin shares?

| Christopher Ruane

Sales have been soaring at supercar makers including Aston Martin. Our writer considers whether he ought to buy Aston Martin…

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Personal Finance

The great inflation pay squeeze: will wages rise any time soon?

| Karl Talbot

High inflation is having a big impact on UK salaries just as the cost of living crisis begins to bite.…

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How I’m following Warren Buffett in 2022

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer is applying the investing wisdom of Warren Buffett to his own portfolio. Here are five lessons he hopes…

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Investing Articles

My plan to earn £300 a month in passive income

| Christopher Ruane

With the hope of earning £300 a month in passive income, our writer sets out how he thinks buying dividend…

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2 renewable energy stocks for 2022

| Andrew Woods

With many investors now seeking exposure to renewable energy stocks in response to climate change, Andrew Woods assesses the best…

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8% dividend yield! I’d buy this UK share in 2022 and hold it for 10 years

| Christopher Ruane

This UK share has a dividend yield in excess of 8%. Christopher Ruane explains why he would buy it for…

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This FTSE 100 banking stock jumped almost 10% last week! Here’s why I’m keen

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith runs over the bull case for Standard Chartered, a FTSE 100 banking stock that he thinks has legs…

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Personal Finance

‘I maxed-out my credit cards! What should I do now?’

| Rosemary McEwen

Have you maxed out your credit cards? Here's a look at how this happens, what you can do to pay…

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What’s going on with the Unilever and GlaxoSmithKline share prices?

| James J. McCombie

Why did Unilever's share price fall and GlaxoSmithKline's rise after news of a rejected £50bn takeover bid for the latter's…

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Investing Articles

Have I just bought one of the best UK dividend stocks?

| Kevin Godbold

The quality of UK dividend stocks varies, but Kevin Godbold just bought this one, and here's why.

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