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This penny stock crashed by 15% yesterday! Is this the best time to buy it?

| Manika Premsingh

This penny stock plunged yesterday after a profit warning in its latest trading update. But could the market have overreacted…

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5 top AIM stocks to buy for 2022

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

The UK's Alternative Investment Market (AIM) can be a great place to find under-the-radar growth stocks. Here are five AIM…

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These were the top funds bought by UK investors last month

| Jo Groves (ACA)

With three months left to use this tax year’s ISA and SIPP allowances, here’s the top 10 most purchased funds…

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4 penny stocks to buy in 2022!

| Royston Wild

Here are what I believe could be four of the best penny stocks to buy at the beginning of 2022.…

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A beaten-down growth stock I think can recover in 2022

| Stuart Blair

Growth stocks have faced a torrid time in recent months. This one looks far too oversold, and Stuart Blair feels…

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Forget Lloyds! 2 cheap penny stocks I’d buy instead

| Royston Wild

I'm searching for the best penny stocks to buy for my investment portfolio today. Here are two I'd buy instead…

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Top British dividend stocks for January 2022

| The Motley Fool Staff

 We asked our freelance writers to share the top dividend stocks they’d buy in January, including Impact Healthcare REIT and…

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Are Rolls-Royce shares a poisoned chalice?

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith considers both sides of the argument when thinking whether Rolls-Royce shares are cheap or a stock to stay…

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How will the Cineworld share price perform in 2022?

| Andrew Woods

2021 has been a mixed year for the Cineworld share price – can it recover to pre-pandemic levels in 2022?

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The incredible number of first-time buyers relying on the Bank of Mum and Dad

| Sean LaPointe

A look at why half of first-time buyers in the UK are forced to seek help from the Bank of…

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This FTSE 100 stock just raised its profit forecast! What’s next for it?

| Manika Premsingh

This FTSE 100 stock has long been a rewarding one for investors to hold. And after its trading update yesterday,…

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1 cheap FTSE 100 recovery stock that could be a great buy in 2022

| Manika Premsingh

The FTSE 100 stock is still trading at below pre-pandemic levels but 2022 could see a turnaround in its fortunes,…

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Is the Tesco share price too cheap to miss after Christmas sales boost?

| Suraj Radhakrishnan

UK's largest supermarket chain just upgraded its revenue forecast for this year. Is the Tesco share price the best bargain…

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2 reasons why these commodity companies could be the best stocks to buy now

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith explains why oil and mining companies have performed well in the short term, and why they could be…

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2 passive income ideas I’d use with £500

| Christopher Ruane

With £500 to invest, our writer shares two passive income ideas he would consider using to try and boost his…

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2 shares I’d buy to start investing

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer explains how he would start investing. He details his first move and highlights two shares he would buy…

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What’s going on with the HSBC share price?

| Jabran Khan

Jabran Khan delves deeper into the current state of play with the HSBC share price and decides if he would…

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2 UK shares that could double my money in 2022

| Jabran Khan

Jabran Khan reveals two UK shares he believes could double his money in 2022 due to macroeconomic factors and a…

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Here’s 1 of my best stocks to buy now to make a passive income

| Jabran Khan

This Fool delves deeper into one of his best stocks to buy now that will help make a passive income…

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How I’m using dividend stocks to aim for £500 a month in passive income

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Generating a passive income with dividend stocks could be easier than most people think. Zaven Boyrazian explains how he's aiming…

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Is buying Lloyds shares in 2022 a smart or stupid idea?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Lloyds shares are rising at a double-digit rate, but can this momentum continue into 2022 or is investing in this…

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2 UK shares I’d avoid in 2022

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

As the pandemic slowly winds down, there are plenty of UK shares set to recover but that could also be…

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Just Eat Takeaway.com stock is down 55% in a year! Here’s why I’d buy it

| Manika Premsingh

Just Eat takeaway.com has released a positive trading update, which seems to have pleased investors. But there is even more…

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The FTSE 100 closes above 7,500! What’s next for the index?

| Manika Premsingh

The FTSE 100 index finally closed above 7,500 yesterday. Will we see even higher levels in 2022 or will uncertainty…

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Could these FTSE 250 shares fare well in 2022?

| Andy Ross

FTSE 250 shares could do well this year if the economy keeps bouncing back, but will these be good investments…

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Is Boohoo a ‘buy’ at the current share price?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Boohoo's share price has taken a massive hit over the last year. Edward Sheldon looks at whether now is the…

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3 UK shares to buy as inflation surges

| Rupert Hargreaves

With prices rising across the board, this Fool explains why he'd buy these three UK shares to protect his portfolio…

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Here’s the REIT I’m buying for sustainable passive income

| Stephen Wright

Realty Income’s strong track record and solid future prospects make it my choice for a sustainable stream of passive income…

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What is ‘earnings season’ and how does it affect the stock market?

| Ruby Layram

Companies across the globe are preparing for earnings season. So, what is it? And what does it mean for the…

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3 renewable energy stocks to buy to hold until 2030

| Rupert Hargreaves

These three renewable energy shares have fantastic growth prospects over the next decade, argues this Fool, who is a buyer.

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Personal Finance

American Express Platinum Card offer: how to get £100 cashback at Harvey Nichols

| Sean LaPointe

American Express has launched a new offer that could see you get £100 in credit every year when you spend…

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Is ITM Power a ‘buy’ at the current share price?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

ITM Power's share price has taken a big hit over the last year. Edward Sheldon looks at whether now is…

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Royal Mail shares: why I’m impressed right now

| Garry McGibbon

Royal Mail shares look attractive to this Fool right now. Find out why he thinks they fit with his investing…

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Why I just sold this rising FTSE 250 stock

| Manika Premsingh

This FTSE 250 stock has given decent returns to Manika Premsingh, but she is not sure if there is definite…

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Why this FTSE 100 stock fell 27% in 2021

| Cliff D'Arcy

After a positive start to 2021, the Ocado share price went into freefall, almost halving from high to low. What…

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Personal Finance

Rise of the gig economy: 59% of side hustle entrepreneurs earn up to £2,500 a month

| Atanas Nikolaev

This article draws insight from a survey of 1,000 side hustle entrepreneurs and aims to throw light on the emerging…

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Here’s what I think could affect the Rolls-Royce share price in 2022

| Jabran Khan

After a turbulent couple of years, could the Rolls-Royce share price be primed to recover? This Fool offers his take…

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Invest in your pension to join the top 1%

| Katie Royals

Katie Royals takes a look at how investing in your pension while you're young can help you join the top…

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Here’s my verdict on this fashionable FTSE 100 stock!

| Jabran Khan

This Fool offers his opinion on this FTSE 100 fashion brand. Should he add shares to his holdings at current…

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2 dividend stocks to buy in 2022

| Jabran Khan

This Fool is on the lookout for passive income opportunities for his portfolio. Here he identifies two dividend stocks for…

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