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Are we seeing a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to buy UK value shares?

| Kevin Godbold

Reach, ITV and other London-listed value shares have burst into life despite falls in the US Dow Jones and Nasdaq…

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Personal Finance

Here’s how much more you’re likely to spend starting in April 2022

| Victor Garrett

The perfect financial storm is brewing, and it might hit unprepared households hard. Here’s how much more you’re likely to…

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2 UK shares I’d buy now at massive discounts

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Some UK shares have experienced double-digit price drops in recent months, but has this created lucrative buying opportunities for me?

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Are we about to go through another stock market crash?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Fears of another stock market crash are on the rise, but is there reason to be concerned? Zaven Boyrazian investigates…

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Would investing in a FTSE 100 tracker 5 years ago have made me money?

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith talks through the price movements in the FTSE 100 over the past five years, and shows why it's…

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2 ‘must-buy’ undervalued stocks I’m going to hold for 10 years or more

| James Reynolds

Undervalued UK shares are great for my portfolio, not just because they’re affordable, but because they have a lot of…

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3 reasons why Rightmove might be a wonderful stock

| Stephen Wright

An economic moat, low capital requirements, and a focus on shareholder returns: Rightmove stock has a lot of the characteristics…

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Best shares to buy now: 2 stocks I’d snap up today

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Looking for the best shares to buy now, Zaven Boyrazian explores two companies ready to take advantage of changing consumer…

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2 UK shares I’d buy to hold until 2030

| Royston Wild

I'm on a quest to find the best UK growth shares that could make me big money over this decade.…

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Why Nasdaq stocks are getting crushed right now

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Nasdaq stocks are getting hammered right now. Here, Edward Sheldon discusses why, and looks at whether it's time to start…

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3 cheap FTSE 100 growth shares to buy

| Rupert Hargreaves

These FTSE 100 shares to buy look incredibly cheap, compared to their growth potential over the next few years, argues…

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3 cheap penny shares to buy

| Rupert Hargreaves

These three cheap penny shares have fantastic potential over the next couple of years argues this Fool, who would acquire…

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As the City says ‘sell’ should I avoid Wise shares?

| Rupert Hargreaves

Wise shares still look attractive considering their potential, despite the City's view that the stock looks expensive at current levels.

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How I’d target passive income with £30 a month

| Christopher Ruane

Is it possible to earn passive income investing £30 a month in dividend shares? Our writer explains why he thinks…

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The Darktrace share price soars. Is this the start of a big recovery?

| Stuart Blair

The Darktrace share price rose around 20% in early morning trading today, due to strong forecast revenue growth. Can it…

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3 of the best stocks to buy now

| Andy Ross

Andy Ross takes a look at some of his best stocks to buy now to hopefully boost the value of…

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3 reasons why buying REITs could be a great move for 2022

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith explains what a REIT is and how the property based stocks could be a good choice given the…

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Personal Finance

Working from home tax relief: what it is and how to claim it

| Ruby Layram

Claiming working from home tax relief could knock up to £125 off your tax bill! Here's how to claim it…

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2 FTSE 250 online trading stocks I’m watching for 2022

| Andrew Woods

With greater market volatility and people spending more time at home during the pandemic, online trading stocks have been buoyant…

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The Lloyds share price is down over 5 years. Could it bounce back in 2022?

| Andy Ross

The Lloyds share price has underperformed the FTSE 100 over the last half decade, but could its fortunes change with…

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1 top metaverse stock I think has slipped under the radar!

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith runs through a top metaverse stock in terms of hardware production that he thinks hasn't been picked up…

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Here’s how I’d invest £3,000 if I was starting from scratch today

| Roland Head

Roland Head explains how he'd start investing today by creating an instant portfolio. He also highlights two small-cap stocks that…

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3 top buys for my Stocks and Shares ISA in 2022

| Royston Wild

I'm searching for the best stocks to buy for this new year. Here are three I'd consider snapping up for…

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Why the Ashtead (AHT) share price rose 73% in 2021

| Dan Appleby, CFA

The Ashtead share price rocketed to all-time highs in 2021, making it the best performing stock in the FTSE 100.…

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Personal Finance

Revealed: the 10 most popular investment trusts last month!

| George Sweeney (DipFA)

George Sweeney reveals the 10 most popular investment trusts from the Interactive Investor platform and shares tips for finding great…

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With house prices at record levels, should you sell your home in 2022?

| Ruby Layram

With house prices at an all-time high, could 2022 be the right time to sell your home? Ruby Layram investigates…

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My plan to earn £200 a month in passive income

| Christopher Ruane

Hoping to earn £200 a month on average in passive income, our writer explains how he would aim for this…

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FTSE 100 dividend stocks to buy for a Stocks and Shares ISA in 2022

| Manika Premsingh

The new accounting year will soon be upon us. Manika Premsingh believes these FTSE 100 stocks could make good investments…

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These were the top 10 most popular stocks and shares last week!

| George Sweeney (DipFA)

George Sweeney reveals the ten most popular stocks and shares bought on the Hargreaves Lansdown platform last week, along with…

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3 FTSE 100 stocks with 10%+ expected dividend yields for 2022

| Manika Premsingh

2022 will see even better FTSE 100 dividends than last year, with at least three stocks slated to see double-digit…

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Should I act on the Pennon share price?

| Christopher Ruane

The Pennon share price has fallen in the past year -- but there was a reason for that. Christopher Ruane…

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Is the plunging ITM Power share price a buying opportunity?

| Christopher Ruane

The ITM Power share price has fallen over a third in the past year. Our writer still won't buy it…

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What could affect the Lloyds share price in 2022?

| Jabran Khan

This Fool details what could happen to the Lloyds share price in 2022 and beyond. Should he add shares to…

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2 FTSE 350 oil stocks I’m watching for 2022

| Andrew Woods

With oil prices continuing to rise, could these two FTSE 350 oil stocks be good investments for me this year?

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Personal Finance

5 hot IPOs coming in 2022 that you don’t want to miss

| Sean LaPointe

Are you considering your IPO options for the year ahead? Sean LaPointe takes a look at five top rumoured IPOs…

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1 of my best stocks to buy now has dipped! Is now an opportunity to buy shares?

| Jabran Khan

Jabran Khan details one of his best stocks to buy now, which has seen its share price drop. Is this…

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Can the BT share price double in 2022?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

The BT share price is finally climbing after years of poor performance. Will it double in 2022? Zaven Boyrazian investigates…

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Can the IAG share price double in 2022?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

The IAG share price has limped on since the pandemic started, but can it explode in 2022? Zaven Boyrazian explores…

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Moving house in 2022? Here’s how to become a ‘power buyer’ and beat the competition

| Sean LaPointe

Are you planning to buy a home in 2022? These three tips could help you become a 'power buyer' and…

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A dirt-cheap FTSE 250 stock I’d buy now

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

This dirt-cheap FTSE 250 stock is delivering double-digit growth despite trading at a price-to-earnings ratio of less than six!

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