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3 ‘safe-haven’ FTSE 100 shares during high inflation

| Manika Premsingh

Rising inflation might be leaving us with fewer options for safe stocks, but these three FTSE 100 ones could do…

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Is it time to buy easyJet shares?

| Kevin Godbold

easyJet has transformed many areas of its business during the pandemic and now expects strong summer trading, yet the stock…

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The BT share price rose 15%+ in January. Will it keep rising in 2022?

| Manika Premsingh

The BT share price has seen a smart rise in 2022 so far. But the real question for this long-challenged…

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3 reasons why I’d buy this penny stock in 2022

| Manika Premsingh

This penny stock has seen a spectacular share price fall in the recent months. But Manika Premsingh believes that only…

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2 cheap high-risk FTSE 100 shares! Should I buy them today?

| Royston Wild

I'm searching for the best cheap FTSE 100 stocks to buy today. Should I look to add these blue chip…

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2 FTSE 250 stocks I’m buying immediately

| Andrew Woods

Do these technology and metal FTSE 250 stocks hold the key to diversifying my portfolio?

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Why are these FTSE 100 dividend stocks the biggest losers today?

| Manika Premsingh

These FTSE 100 stocks have dominated the dividend game in the last year, so Manika Premsingh does not want to…

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Have I changed my mind about the Lloyds share price?

| James Reynolds

The Lloyds share price has shot up 14% in the last month, making James Reynolds wonder if he should change…

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Why I’d start investing in cheap UK shares

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer explains why, if he was to start investing today, his focus would be on building a portfolio of…

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Can the Ceres Power share price recover?

| Christopher Ruane

Is it possible the crumbling Ceres Power share price could get back to its old levels? Our writer considers if…

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After a troubled few months for Big Tech, is now the time to invest in US growth stocks?

| Tommy Williams

After months of repricing for tech stocks and the current market correction, is now a great time to invest in…

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Cineworld share price: is a recovery on the cards?

| Andrew Woods

The CIneworld share price was up 20% last month - should I buy more?

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Why the THG share price keeps on falling

| Cliff D'Arcy

The THG share price has collapsed by 83% in one year, sending its stock plunging from almost 840p to below…

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Stock market crash: what I’d do to survive another in 2022

| Alan Oscroft

Could we see another stock market crash in 2022? Well, there will surely be another one some time, and here…

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What’s going on with NIO stock?

| Paul Summers

NIO (NYSE:NIO) stock has fallen 38% in January. Is this drop overdone or should investors brace themselves for more selling…

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These were the most popular shares for UK investors last week

| George Sweeney (DipFA)

Here’s a breakdown of the shares UK investors bought last week on the Hargreaves Lansdown platform, along with some general…

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Save £1,378 or more this year with one of these 7 money challenges

| Vee Tardrew

If you’re looking for a creative way to up your savings this year, why not try one of these seven…

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2 dividend stocks to buy with yields above 4%!

| Royston Wild

I'm searching for the best dividend stocks to buy to enjoy terrific income for years to come. Here are two…

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Down 45% this year, is Rivian stock a buy?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Rivian, like many electric vehicle stocks, has crashed in 2022 as valuation has come into focus. Is this a buying…

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How Warren Buffett made $30bn as Cathie Wood crashed!

| Cliff D'Arcy

Over the past 12 months, Warren Buffett's personal wealth has soared by $30bn. Meanwhile, Cathie Wood's investors took a beating…

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There’s more to IP Group than Oxford Nanopore

| Fergus Mackintosh

With management confident about the future, here are the reasons I believe that IP Group appears undervalued after a recent…

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Should I grab shares in this small-cap company, up more than 10% today?

| Kevin Godbold

Barnstorming results and a strong balance sheet encourage me to grab shares in this small-cap company today to hold for…

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This UK growth share has tumbled over 80%. Should I buy?

| Christopher Ruane

After a well-known UK growth share lost more than 80% of its value in the past year, should our writer…

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Passive income: how I’m aiming to earn £400 a month in dividends

| James Reynolds

Passive income is money earned when we aren’t working and is the key to achieving financial independence. James Reynolds outlines…

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Protect yourself by paying for your holiday with your credit card: Section 75 explained

| Jo Groves (ACA)

Paying for your holiday by credit card can provide reimbursement for the cost of your holiday under Section 75. Here's…

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Millennials currently prefer to rent rather than own: here’s why

| Victor Garrett

Some millennials are currently opting to rent rather than pursue homeownership, claiming it works better for them. Here's why.

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I think this FTSE stock could explode in 2022

| Paul Summers

A super-charged return in under a year? Paul Summers thinks this travel-focused FTSE stock might just do the business for…

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Why it may be harder to upsize to a bigger home in 2022

| Sean LaPointe

Are you thinking of upsizing to a bigger home? It could be harder and more expensive to do so in…

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Worried about a stock market crash? 2 FTSE 100 shares I’d consider buying anyway

| Charlie Carman

A stock market crash could be on the horizon. As a long-term investor, I continue to look for shares in…

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First-time buyers beware! 3 mistakes to avoid

| Atanas Nikolaev

Buying your first home can be a stressful experience. Make your journey smoother by avoiding these three common mistakes.

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3 things I’m watching out for from the Bank of England meeting this week

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith explains a few key points that he's watching out for from the Bank of England meeting on Thursday…

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After the Deliveroo share price crashes 64%, is it time to buy?

| Cliff D'Arcy

The Deliveroo share price has plunged by nearly 64% since peaking in August 2021. With the group still growing strongly,…

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Here’s a FTSE stock I think is a screaming buy!

| Dan Appleby, CFA

Screening in the FTSE indices can often reveal some fantastic investment opportunities for my portfolio. Here’s one I think is…

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Tesla stock is down 20% this year. Is it time to buy?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

In 2022, Tesla's share price has fallen 20%. Is this a great opportunity to buy the electric vehicle stock? Edward…

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1 of my best stocks to buy now for 2022

| Dan Appleby, CFA

I’ve been looking to top up one of my key holdings. Here’s why I think it’s one of my best…

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Could this FTSE 100 stock explode this year?

| Dan Appleby, CFA

This FTSE 100 stock has had a torrid time during the pandemic, but things are improving. Dan Appleby analyses whether…

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Could I double my money if I buy at this ITM Power share price?

| Dan Appleby, CFA

Jefferies reiterated a huge ITM Power share price target of 800p this month. Dan Appleby analyses whether this opportunity is…

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3 mega-cheap penny stocks to buy in February

| Royston Wild

I'm searching UK share markets for some choice bargains to buy. Here are three top penny stocks I think are…

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2 FTSE 100 income stocks with a five-year dividend growth rate of 20%+!

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith looks at the dividend growth rates of some FTSE 100 income stocks to try and find sustainable companies…

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Buy-to-let? I’d buy stocks and shares for passive income instead!

| Paul Summers

Generating passive income via dividend shares and property funds is a lot less hassle for him than becoming a landlord,…

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