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My best shares for 2022

| Kevin Godbold

Despite the uncertainties of Omicron and general price inflation, here's why I'm focusing on stocks such as these for 2022…

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3 UK shares to buy to beat inflation in 2022

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Inflation in the UK just hit a 10-year high of 5.1%. Here, Edward Sheldon highlights three stocks he'd buy in…

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3 dirt-cheap UK shares to buy in 2022!

| Royston Wild

I'm looking for top cheap UK shares to buy for my shares portfolio in the new year. Here are three…

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3 cheap UK shares (including 2 penny stocks) I’d buy for 2022!

| Royston Wild

I'm looking for the best cheap UK stocks to buy for 2022. Here are three bargains, including a couple of…

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A key Warren Buffett lesson for 2022

| Christopher Ruane

There's one Warren Buffett mindset our writer will apply to investing in 2022. Here he explains why he thinks it…

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Best British shares for January

| The Motley Fool Staff

We asked our freelance writers to share their best British shares for January, including Hargreaves Lansdown, Lookers and Next.

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3 FTSE 100 shares I’ll be watching in January

| Paul Summers

Paul summers is ready for another year in the markets. Here he picks out three FTSE 100 stocks he'll be…

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How I’d invest £5k in UK shares for growth in 2022

| Rupert Hargreaves

Rupert Hargreaves explains why he is buying these five UK growth shares to take advantage of market themes that may…

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How I’d invest £1,000 in FTSE 100 stocks for 2022 as inflation rises

| Manika Premsingh

With inflation at 5%, Manika Premsingh would like to make FTSE 100 investments that offer up enough dividend income to…

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Here’s why I think the FTSE 100 index is headed to 8,000 in 2022

| Manika Premsingh

The FTSE 100 index has gained 12% in the past year. Here’s why Manika Premsingh believes it could keep the…

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3 FTSE 250 stocks I wish I’d bought in 2021

| Paul Summers

The FTSE 250 (INDEXFTSE:MCX) may have climbed a very respectable 13% in 2021 so far, but these stocks have put…

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3 FTSE 100 stocks I wish I’d bought in 2021

| Paul Summers

Paul Summers takes a closer look at three FTSE 100 stocks he really should have snapped up at the beginning…

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How I’m aiming to retire early by following Warren Buffett

| Kevin Godbold

Warren Buffett's investment strategy for shares is simple, easy to understand and powerful. Here's why I think it can help…

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3 top penny stocks to buy for 2022

| Roland Head

These penny stocks offer a mix of value, growth, and income, says Roland Head. He explains why they're on his…

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9 top investment funds for 2022

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Investing in funds can be a great way to build long-term wealth. Here, Edward Sheldon highlights nine top funds he…

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How I’d use £300 of Christmas money to start investing

| Christopher Ruane

Rather than squandering Christmas money our writer explains how he would use £300 to start investing instead.

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4 top FTSE 250 dividend shares to buy for 2022!

| Royston Wild

I'm on a mission to find the best dividend stocks to buy for 2022. Here are four big-yielding income shares…

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3 investment funds I’d buy for growth in 2022

| Rupert Hargreaves

These investment funds could offer a great way to build exposure to the economic recovery over the next year, says…

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3 renewable energy income shares to buy today

| Rupert Hargreaves

These renewable energy companies could be some of the best income shares to buy in the green energy space right…

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Top British investment funds for 2022

| The Motley Fool Staff

As 2021 closes out, Fool.co.uk's writers have revealed their top investment funds for 2022 - including Blue Whale Growth.

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4%+ dividend yields! Should I buy these cheap UK shares for 2022?

| Royston Wild

These cheap UK shares offer big dividend yields that smash the FTSE 250 average. Are they too cheap for me…

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How I’d invest for £1k a month in passive income

| Rupert Hargreaves

This Fool explains why he would buy a portfolio of these companies to generate a passive income of £1k a…

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These 4 bombed-out FTSE 100 stocks could soar in 2022!

| Cliff D'Arcy

These five FTSE 100 stocks have had a terrible 2021, crashing by up to 27%. Nevertheless, I'd buy four for…

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5 of my favourite FTSE 100 shares for 2022!

| Royston Wild

I've picked out what I consider to be some of the best FTSE 100 stocks to buy for 2022. Here's…

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How I’d select FTSE 100 dividend stocks for 2022

| Manika Premsingh

The FTSE 100 dividend drought might be over, but the best dividend yielders of 2022 could look different from those…

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3 UK dividend shares with 7%+ yields to buy for 2022

| Roland Head

These high-yielding UK dividend shares could be a great source of income in 2022 says Roland Head, who'd be happy…

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3 penny stocks I’d buy to hold until 2030!

| Royston Wild

I'm searching for the best ultra-cheap UK shares to buy for my stocks portfolio for 2022 and beyond. Here are…

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

| Rupert Hargreaves

IAG shares have produced a negative return over the past five years, the same cannot be said for the company's…

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10 UK shares I’d buy in 2022 as the economy stumbles

| Royston Wild

I'm looking for the best stocks to buy as economic conditions worsen. Here's a selection of top UK shares I…

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How I’d invest £500 in stocks and shares today

| Rupert Hargreaves

Rupert Hargreaves highlights the six stocks and shares he would buy in a portfolio for income and growth with a…

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My 5 best stocks to buy for 2022

| Paul Summers

As another year on the markets comes to a rather depressing close, Paul Summers picks out the best stocks he'd…

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How I’d invest £50 a week for passive income in 2022

| Rupert Hargreaves

This Fool explains how he is building a passive income portfolio, which he plans to continue in 2022 with an…

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How I’d invest £2,000 like Warren Buffett in 2022

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith explains how he'd be patient, along with keeping things simple, when trying to imitate Warren Buffett's investing approach.

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How I’m aiming at solid returns with FTSE 100 stocks in 2022

| Manika Premsingh

2022 is likely to be a year of uncertainty. But that is not deterring Manika Premsingh from aiming at solid…

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What does 5% inflation mean for my stock market investments?

| Manika Premsingh

Inflation is at scorching levels. What does it mean for stock market investments? Manika Premsingh decodes.  

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I think these could be the best stocks to buy in 2022

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Investing in the stock market is one of the best ways to build wealth. Here, Edward Sheldon explains which stocks…

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Battered investors look to rebuild income streams

| Malcolm Wheatley

2020 savaged income investors' income streams. Things are getting better, but we’re not back to 2019 levels yet.

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Here’s what could make or break my FTSE 100 investments in 2022

| Manika Premsingh

The FTSE 100 rally last year was partly driven by unexpected support from this one factor. Manika Premsingh is watching…

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3 FTSE 100 stocks to buy for my Stocks and Shares ISA in 2022

| Manika Premsingh

These three FTSE 100 stocks could stand to gain significantly in the next year as the winds blow in their…

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1 unforgettable investing lesson I learned from the pandemic

| Manika Premsingh

The last two years of the pandemic have been a gold mine for learning investing lessons, believes Manika Premsingh. This…

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