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2 FTSE 100 recovery stocks I’d buy in 2022

| Manika Premsingh

These FTSE 100 recovery stocks could see big improvements in their financials this year, but when is a good time…

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Can a stock market crash really happen now?

| Manika Premsingh

With the mini-market meltdown on Thursday, it looks increasingly likely that a stock market crash could happen. Here’s what Manika…

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2 cheap FTSE 100 shares to buy after the market crash!

| Royston Wild

I'm searching for the best FTSE 100 stocks to buy following the recent mini stock market crash. Here are two…

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3 Warren Buffett moves to manage market volatility

| Christopher Ruane

Legendary share picker Warren Buffett has seen a lot of market volatility in his career. Christopher Ruane finds these Buffett…

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1 passive income ETF to buy and hold for years!

| Niki Jerath

Why I think this divided-paying exchange-traded fund is a good investment for me to buy and hold for passive income.

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Beware! Car insurance loopholes that could cost you a fortune in future

| Sean LaPointe

Buying car insurance? Here's a look at why not checking the fine print of your policy could leave you with…

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1 FTSE 100 stock to buy and hold for 10 years

| Manika Premsingh

This FTSE 100 stock reported good results today, but Manika Premsingh believes that its real value will be realised only…

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4 defensive stocks I’m thinking of buying to protect against market uncertainty

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith talks through he favourite defensive stocks at the moment that he thinks can help him ride out the…

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Here’s why I’m watching this FTSE 100 stock, down 40% yesterday

| Andrew Woods

With a low forward P/E ratio and improving production figures, Is this a stock I should add to my portfolio?

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Personal Finance

Stocks and shares ISA: avoid this fee trap to save £331k

| Alice Guy (FCA)

Alice Guy takes a look at how stocks and shares ISA fees can maul your investment portfolio and how going…

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Is the perennially underperforming Lloyds share price about to explode?

| Andrew Mackie

Lloyds Bank remains a firm favourite among private investors. Will its share price finally deliver in 2022?

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Personal Finance

Could passive income help combat burnout?

| Jennifer Laird

If you'd like to earn some passive income but struggle to find the time or energy to manage your investments,…

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Best British stocks for March

| The Motley Fool Staff

We asked our freelance writers to share their best British stock picks for March, including Legal & General Group and…

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Why I’m avoiding TUI shares at all costs

| Stephen Wright

TUI shares have rallied 20% in the last three months but remain 85% below their 2018 highs. Stephen Wright explains…

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I was utterly wrong about these 2 battered FTSE 100 stocks!

| Cliff D'Arcy

After Russia invaded Ukraine on Thursday, these two FTSE 100 shares crashed spectacularly. Would I buy them today while they…

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Personal Finance

FTSE 100: best and worst shares for female representation!

| George Sweeney (DipFA)

Here's a look at the results of a new study that explores female representation and participation on company boards in…

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Why IAG shares could be among my best FTSE 100 buys in 2022

| Manika Premsingh

As the pandemic recedes further and travel can finally take off, Manika Premsingh believes that IAG shares could be among…

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Why I’m watching these 2 FTSE All Share growth stocks

| Andrew Woods

Andrew Woods looks into whether these two FTSE All Share companies merit a place in his portfolio thanks to their…

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Ignore AIM at your peril! Investing in AIM has delivered superior returns to the FTSE 100

| Jo Groves (ACA)

Investing in AIM is often overlooked despite some investors enjoying annual returns of over 200%. Here's how to grab a…

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Stock market crash: 3 cheap stocks after Thursday’s shock

| Cliff D'Arcy

Following Russia's invasion of Ukraine, London suffered a stock market mini-crash on Thursday. Here are three FTSE 100 bargains I'd…

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Personal Finance

Revealed! British pre-retirees’ ideal annual retirement income

| Sean LaPointe

What do British pre-retirees see as their ideal annual retirement income? Read on to find out, as well as how…

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As oil hits $100 a barrel, will BP and Shell’s share prices surge?

| Andrew Mackie

Despite oil topping $100 a barrel, sentiment toward BP and Shell remain bearish. Here, I outline why Im bullish on…

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Personal Finance

Is the cost of living crisis depleting your savings?

| Karl Talbot

The cost of living crisis is biting, and many people are having to access their savings to cope. Here are…

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Here’s why this FTSE 100 growth stock is flying today

| Paul Summers

The FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) is bouncing hard following yesterday's sell-off. This top growth stock is leading the charge.

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5 shares I’d buy now to target £5,000 in passive income next year

| Christopher Ruane

With the target of earning £5,000 in passive income next year, our writer outlines the portfolio of five dividend shares…

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Why Barclays’ share price weakness makes it my top FTSE 100 buy now

| Alan Oscroft

The Barclays (LSE: BARC) share price has fallen in 2022 so far, despite an impressive set of 2021 results. It's…

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3 FTSE 250 growth stocks I’ll be watching in March

| Paul Summers

Paul Summers highlights three stocks from the FTSE 250 (INDEXFTSE:MCX) he'll be paying special attention to next month.

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The best UK shares to buy now for the next stock market rally

| Kevin Godbold

I'm looking for the best UK shares to buy now and believe the next bunch of leading stocks will contain…

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3 FTSE 100 stocks I’ll be watching in March

| Paul Summers

Paul Summers picks out three FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) stocks he'll be watching like a hawk next month.

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Personal Finance

Homeowners paying thousands after record storm damage: compare your home insurance cover!

| Jo Groves (ACA)

Recent storms have cost insurers millions. Will home insurance costs rise as a result? And what should you look for…

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How I’d invest £700 in FTSE All Share stocks right now

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer sets out how he could invest £700 right now in a trio of companies all drawn from the…

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One blue-chip FTSE 100 share to buy now

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer chooses a FTSE 100 share to buy now for his portfolio that he likes for its proven business…

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Amid market volatility, should I be a hare or a tortoise?

| Christopher Ruane

Different investors try a variety of approaches to deal with market volatility. Our writer explains two and why he prefers…

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What’s going on with the Evraz share price?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

The Evraz share price is exploding after releasing its latest results, but can this momentum continue? Zaven Boyrazian explores.

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2 of the best shares to buy in an ISA right now

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Looking for the best shares to buy now? Zaven Boyrazian shares his top two stocks to buy before the upcoming…

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3 shares to buy in the stock market carnage

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

With so much uncertainty in the world today, stocks are being hit hard. Here, Edward Sheldon highlights three shares he'd…

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3 Warren Buffett tips I’d follow in a stock market crash

| Harshil Patel

With global stock markets in turmoil, our writer looks at some lessons and tips from billionaire investor Warren Buffett.

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The ITM Power share price is up 1,100% in 5 years. Will it soar again?

| Roland Head

Although the ITM Power share price has been falling, it has still been a big long-term winner. Roland Head is…

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2 of my best dividend stocks to buy now

| Dan Appleby, CFA

I’ve been looking at companies I can buy to diversify my passive income. Here are two that I think are…

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My £3 a day passive income plan for 2022

| Harshil Patel

With just £3 a day, Harshil Patel highlights several dividend shares he'd buy to build a passive income plan for…

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