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At $30, is NIO stock a no-brainer buy?

| Stuart Blair

NIO stock has crashed over the past year, due to Chinese worries and competition issues. But is it now the…

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Here’s why the Barclays share price could be set to soar

| Stuart Blair

The Barclays share price rose yesterday after the Bank of England rose interest rates. Here's why I think it can…

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Finally turning a strong profit! Is it time to buy this FTSE 100 stock?

| Hamish Cassidy

Investment company Abrdn is a FTSE 100 stock that has recently turned profit. Is now a good time for me…

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What the Bank of England’s rate rise means for UK shares

| Harshil Patel

The Bank of England has surprised us with a rate hike. Harshil Patel looks at what it could mean for…

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Inflation is soaring: will savings rates increase in 2022?

| Karl Talbot

Savings rates remain low, but could a Bank of England base rate rise finally give savers hope in 2022? Karl…

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Lloyds Banking Group is a FTSE 100 dividend share that’s tempting me back!

| Garry McGibbon

Lloyds Banking Group is a good FTSE 100 dividend share that I should have held onto in 2021. Here’s why…

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Personal Finance

Side hustles know no limits: why starting a side hustle in your 50s is more achievable than ever

| Atanas Nikolaev

I investigate some of the reason why getting a side hustle or starting a business in your later life is…

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4 stock tips for investing £1,000 in 2022 based on lessons from this year

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith runs through his top stock tips for next year, including focusing more on dividend shares and central bank…

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2 super-value penny stocks to buy for 2022

| Royston Wild

I'm searching for the best dirt-cheap UK shares to buy for my portfolio in 2022. Here are a couple of…

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How does Warren Buffett inspire me to invest in these top 3 FTSE 250 stocks?

| Andrew Woods

Arguably the most successful investor of all time, Warren Buffett’s techniques can be extremely effective for choosing the best stocks.

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Is Cineworld’s share price now too cheap to miss?

| Royston Wild

The Cineworld share price has bounced following the shock drop earlier this week. Is now the time for me to…

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The BT share price dives 20% in 6 months. What next in 2022?

| Cliff D'Arcy

The BT share price has swung between 120p and 207p over the past 12 months and is down 20% in…

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8.6% dividend yields! One of the best FTSE 100 stocks for 2022

| Royston Wild

I'm hunting for top UK shares to buy for a potentially volatile 2022. Here's a FTSE 100 dividend stock I…

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Higher taxes are coming: here’s how I’d use an ISA to swerve them!

| George Sweeney (DipFA)

With incoming tax changes next year, one of the best ways to legally avoid or pay less tax is using…

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Personal Finance

What does the interest rate rise mean for house prices?

| Alice Guy (FCA)

How could the recent Bank of England base rate rise affect house prices, mortgages, inflation and our finances? Alice Guy…

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Personal Finance

Here are the best performing investment trusts of 2021

| George Sweeney (DipFA)

It’s been another solid year for some funds. Here are the best performing investment trusts of 2021 so far, some…

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Could this beaten down AIM stock be my best investment for 2022?

| Manika Premsingh

The AIM stock has performed quite poorly in 2021, but going by recent developments Manika Premsingh believes that it might…

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These 4 FTSE 100 stocks crashed in 2021. I’d buy 2 today!

| Cliff D'Arcy

The FTSE 100 index is up 11% over one year, but these four Footsie stocks have crashed by 22% to…

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1 UK stock that could make a great investment for 2022

| Manika Premsingh

This UK stock has seen a smart recovery in recent months, but can it continue to do so or is…

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1 of my best stocks to buy now is up over 20% today!

| Jabran Khan

This Fool explains why one of his best stocks to buy now has seen its share price jump over 20%…

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Best FTSE 100 stocks for me to buy as interest rates rise

| Manika Premsingh

The Bank of England delivered a surprise interest rate increase today, which has led to a rally in these FTSE…

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In-depth: are insurance companies the best high yield shares for my ISA?

| Christopher Ruane

Some popular high yield shares are well-known insurance companies. Our writer considers whether he should hold them in his ISA.

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A stock market crash is coming. Here’s why

| Manika Premsingh

The macro situation is creating a perfect storm for a stock market crash, even though the FTSE 100 index is…

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Warren Buffett uses this simple strategy to beat inflation

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Inflation is rising, but how can investors beat it to protect their portfolios? Zaven Boyrazian explains Warren Buffett's simple strategy.

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3 super cheap penny stocks to add to my Christmas shopping list

| Stephen Bhasera

The festive season is upon us and these are three stocks that I think will do well for my portfolio…

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Apple is worth almost 3 trillion dollars. So should I buy Apple shares?

| Christopher Ruane

As US tech giant Apple nears a valuation of $3 trillion, our writer assesses whether now is the right time…

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Personal Finance

The way I use credit cards has changed in 2021 (and I’m better off for it)

| Karl Talbot

Since the pandemic began, my credit card usage has changed significantly. Interestingly, I've found myself better off as a result!…

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Personal Finance

Mortgage market cools: will house prices crash?

| Alice Guy (FCA)

New figures show that mortgage applications slowed down in Q3 of 2021. Could this be a sign that house prices…

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8.5+% yields! 2 FTSE 100 shares to beat UK’s inflation

| Suraj Radhakrishnan

With inflation concerns plaguing the UK market, here are the two FTSE 100 income shares I am looking at to…

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Here’s 1 FTSE 250 stock not to be missed!

| Jabran Khan

This Fool details a FTSE 250 stock which is currently cheap and has exceeded forecasts recently. Could it be a…

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Personal Finance

5 wallet-friendly ideas to have a merry Christmas on a tight budget

| Vee Tardrew

Is the cost of Christmas bringing out your inner Grinch? Don’t despair! Vee Tardrew has five ideas for enjoying the…

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Personal Finance

Could a new review affect when you start getting your State Pension?

| Sean LaPointe

A look at how a new government review on State Pension age could impact planned increases in light of slowing…

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The Bank of England raises interest rates! Here’s what it means for the FTSE 100

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith explains the reaction of the FTSE 100 to the Bank of England meeting, as well as looking at…

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2 recession-hardy dividend stocks I like for 2022

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith runs through Tate & Lyle and Investec as two dividend stocks that he thinks could weather potential economic…

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Where will the BP share price trade in 2026?

| Rupert Hargreaves

The BP share price could rise in value over the next couple of years as the company rolls out its…

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Should I buy Shell shares now an activist investor says there’s hidden value?

| Dan Appleby, CFA

An activist investor views Shell shares as undervalued, and says its renewables and LNG businesses should be spun off. Does…

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Why I’d buy Wise shares for 2022

| Rupert Hargreaves

This Fool explains why he thinks Wise shares could head higher in 2022 as the company continues to gain market…

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My simple passive income plan to combat rising inflation

| Andrew Mackie

As inflation continues to soar, Fool UK contributor Andrew Mackie is looking for the best passive income idea to protect…

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Is buying £2,000 of BT shares a smart investment?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

BT shares are in the spotlight as rumours circulate about a potential takeover. Is now the time to invest in…

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Personal Finance

Here’s what most Brits used loans for in 2021

| Sean LaPointe

2021 has been dubbed 'the year of the loan' due to the high number of loans taken out by Brits.…

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