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Here’s what I think will happen to the Marks and Spencer share price in 2022

| Rupert Hargreaves

The Marks and Spencer share price appears primed for growth in 2022 as multiple tailwinds support the company's expansion next…

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Is this FTSE 100 penny stock a buy for 2022?

| Dan Appleby, CFA

Not every penny stock is a company with a small market value. Here’s one in the FTSE 100 that I…

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Omicron could destroy these two share prices

| Andy Ross

Working from home as a result of Omicron has the potential to further weaken the case for investing in these…

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3 stock tips from Warren Buffett for generating wealth

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith considers some of the stock tips that Warren Buffett has offered over his many decades of successful investing.

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Will the Boohoo share price rise to 400p in 2022?

| Kevin Godbold

Bullish directors haven't stopped the plunge in Boohoo's stock price, but there could be a bounce coming. Will it return…

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These were the biggest FTSE 100 risers last week

| Karl Talbot

Which stocks were the biggest risers in the FTSE 100 last week? And which stocks suffered the biggest falls? Karl…

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The true cost of Christmas: most Brits won’t recover until April!

| Ruby Layram

How long will it take you to recover from Christmas? Ruby Layram takes a look at the spending habits of…

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If I’d invested £1,000 in HSBC shares 5 years ago, here’s how much I’d have today

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith explains the reasons why he'd be down if he had bought HSBC shares five years ago, and if…

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New year, new you? Over 75% of workers plan to look for a new job in 2022!

| Diana Bocco

With the job market booming, three-quarters of workers are ready to move on in search of green pastures. Diana Bocco…

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Take a look at the most bought shares in the UK last week!

| George Sweeney (DipFA)

Read on if you’d like to know the shares UK investors were buying last week on the Hargreaves Lansdown investing…

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Here’s my verdict on the current BT share price

| Jabran Khan

This Fool dissects the current BT share price and decides if he would buy or avoid the shares for his…

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Cineworld shares are down 30% in a year. Here’s why I’d still buy the penny stock

| Manika Premsingh

The Cineworld share price is down 30% in the past month as the Omicron variant makes the stock markets uncertain…

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5 shares to buy now with £20,000

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer sets out his possible list of five blue chip shares to buy now for his portfolio if he…

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2 simple Warren Buffett habits anyone can apply

| Christopher Ruane

There are two simple techniques leading investor Warren Buffett uses to help him find investments. Our writer explains why he…

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3 reasons I like dividend shares as passive income ideas

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer thinks dividend shares are among his favourite passive income ideas. Here he explains why he feels that way.

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This is the minimum amount of savings we’ll need for a comfortable retirement

| Atanas Nikolaev

I investigate how much you will need in order to have either a minimum, moderate or comfortable standard of living…

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Omicron variant: 3 cheap UK shares I’ll be buying to navigate the crisis

| Andrew Woods

Certain shares perform better than others when Covid-19 is on front pages. The author analyses three cheap UK shares that…

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Here’s why the Stagecoach share price is soaring

| Christopher Ruane

The Stagecoach share price has jumped in today's trading. Here our writer explains why -- and how he plans to…

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UK shares that could be primed for an amazing Santa Rally in December

| Andy Ross

If there is a Santa Rally with the stock market rising in December these UK shares could be both short-term…

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I’m betting on these UK biotech shares growing over 4,000%

| Alex Crisp

Alex thinks these UK shares could deliver him a tasty sum in a few years. This disruptive biotech stock is…

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The AMC share price is collapsing! Is the party over for the meme stock?

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith notes the 15% fall in the AMC share price yesterday, and explains why it could be the beginning…

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UK tech stocks: 3 of my top picks for 2022 and beyond

| James Reynolds

James Reynolds thinks UK tech stocks represent an undervalued and under-utilized part of the stock market that will go through…

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3 UK passive income stocks to buy today under £2

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Zaven Boyrazian is looking for cheap UK stocks and shares his top picks for 2022 to aim for sizeable passive…

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Tesla’s share price just fell under $1,000! Should I buy the stock now?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

The Tesla share price is now under $1,000 after a month of decline. But is this actually a buying opportunity?…

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Darktrace’s share price just dropped under 400p. Should I buy the stock now?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

The Darktrace share price is now trading under 400p after suffering a 60% drop since October. But is this actually…

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How I’d build a passive income by investing just £30 a week

| Manika Premsingh

Investing can sound daunting at the very start, but Manika Premsingh believes that even the smallest amount can lead to…

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My top FTSE 100 buys for the £20k Stocks and Shares ISA allowance

| Manika Premsingh

In uncertain stock markets, Manika Premsingh thinks these FTSE 100 stocks would make the best investments for her Stocks and…

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What’s going on with the Entain share price?

| Dan Appleby, CFA

A potential takeover offer has meant the Entain share price has been volatile lately. Is the stock a buy for…

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Is it game over for FTSE 100 travel stocks?

| Manika Premsingh

FTSE 100 travel-related stocks were the worst impacted in yesterday’s trading. Is it game over for them with the new…

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This small-cap stock just crashed. Here’s what I’d do now

| Roland Head

This popular UK small-cap stock has strong founder ownership. Supply chain problems have caused a fall in profits. Is this…

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4 UK shares to buy today

| Rupert Hargreaves

These could be some of the best UK shares to buy today considering the underlying growth themes supporting their growth…

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I think the Legal & General share price is a top FTSE 100 stock

| Rupert Hargreaves

The Legal & General share price appears to offer investment potential considering the company's valuation and competitive advantages.

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Here’s what I think will happen to the Carnival share price in 2022

| Rupert Hargreaves

The Carnival share price could continue to rise in 2022 as demand for its cruises grows with consumer confidence, says…

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How I built a market-beating investment portfolio from scratch

| Alice Guy (FCA)

Alice Guy explains her investment strategy and how she managed to build an investment portfolio and pension wealth while she…

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Bank of England warning: do you have a £20 note that’s set to expire?

| Karl Talbot

The Bank of England has issued a fresh warning that two banknotes will no longer be spendable next year. Here's…

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Gen Z: 77% of 18-24-year-olds took on a side hustle during the pandemic

| Jennifer Laird

Ever fancied starting a side hustle? You're not alone! Here's why people are turning to side gigs for cash, and…

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Here’s why Purplebricks shares fell 25% yesterday

| Andy Ross

Purplebricks shares lost a quarter of their value on Monday, adding to a woeful year despite a buoyant property market.…

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I’m following Warren Buffett and buying an S&P 500 ETF

| Niki Jerath

Warren Buffett’s firm owns two S&P 500 ETFs. With 2022 approaching, does investing in this type of fund still my…

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Could this FTSE 100 stock explode in 2022?

| Dylan Hood

Having delivered 80% year-to-date returns, M&S has proved one of 2021’s hottest FTSE 100 stocks. Could it rise higher in…

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£200 BILLION!? Why 2021 was a huge year for mortgage lending

| Karl Talbot

New data reveals that mortgage lending jumped in 2021 – a clear sign the booming housing market is unlikely to…

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