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1 stock I’d buy with £1,000 for 2022 and beyond

| Kevin Godbold

I'd buy this stock because the business is trading well, earnings appear to be growing fast and I'm bullish about…

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Personal Finance

Are you backing British? Why investors are choosing the FTSE 100

| George Sweeney (DipFA)

British investors at eToro are feeling positive about the prospects of the UK economy and the FTSE 100. Here’s why…

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Personal Finance

House prices make social care cap a ‘con’

| Rosemary McEwen

The North-South divide in house prices could make the social care cap unfair. Will some people still have to sell…

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Investing Articles

2 discounted UK shares on which JP Morgan is bullish

| Nathan Marks

UK shares are undervalued and 'overweight'. That's according to a recent research note by JP Morgan. Nathan Marks looks at…

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Stock market crash: how I’d use a slump to get a head start for 2022

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith looks at some reasons why we might be due a stock market crash before the end of the…

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Investing Articles

One cheap FTSE 250 growth stock to buy today

| Rupert Hargreaves

Rupert Hargreaves explains why he thinks this FTSE 250 growth stock is deeply undervalued compared to its near-term growth potential.

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3 FTSE 100 shares to buy in a stock market crash

| Rupert Hargreaves

Considering their growth prospects, these FTSE 100 shares could be some of the best investments to buy in a stock…

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Investing Articles

2 reasons why the Lloyds share price could hit 55p by year-end

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith explains a couple of events before the end of the year that could benefit the Lloyds share price…

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AO share price crash: should I buy today?

| Roland Head

The AO World share price is now down 75% so far this year. Roland Head asks if this retailer could…

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What is the Moderna share price really worth?

| Rupert Hargreaves

Rupert Hargreaves explains why he thinks the Moderna share price is attractively priced after the company's recent declines.

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What just happened to the Frontier Developments share price?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

The Frontier Developments share price crashed yesterday after a trading update. But is this a buying opportunity? Zaven Boyrazian explores.

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Here’s why River & Mercantile shares are on fire today

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

River & Mercantile shares are up over 10% on rumours of a potential acquisition. Zaven Boyrazian takes a closer look…

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Could the FTSE 100 index touch 8,000 in 2022?

| Manika Premsingh

After years in limbo, could the FTSE 100 index continue its forward momentum in 2022? Or is it destined to…

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Investing Articles

As Chinese regulators issue fresh fines to tech stocks: should I buy this ETF now?

| Niki Jerath

Could this ETF be a good way for me to invest in internet and e-commerce companies in China and other…

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How I’d invest £3,000 following Warren Buffett principles

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer reckons Warren Buffett's investment thinking could help him decide how to invest £3,000 in his ISA. Here he…

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How I’d invest £100 a week in UK dividend shares

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer outlines his thinking on how he would invest £100 a week in UK dividend shares to try and…

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Personal Finance

5 side hustle ideas that pay £1,000 per month

| Alice Guy (FCA)

More people are now running a side hustle than ever. Are you looking to join the bandwagon? Alice Guy looks…

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Investing Articles

4 top UK shares around £5 I’d buy today!

| Royston Wild

I'm looking to spend £5 or less on some UK shares today. Here's a cluster of top British stocks I'm…

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Why I’m buying cheap UK shares to aim for £1m!

| Royston Wild

Forget about rising interest rates on savings products! Here's why I plan to keep buying cheap UK shares to try…

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My £5 a day passive income plan

| Christopher Ruane

Is it possible to earn a passive income by saving just £5 a day? Our writer explains how he would…

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Investing Articles

3 top dividend stocks for 2022

| Dan Appleby, CFA

Dan Appleby is looking for dividend stocks with high yields for 2022. Here are three stocks that provide a diversified…

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2 dirt-cheap UK dividend stocks to buy for 2022

| Royston Wild

I'm searching for the best dividend-paying, cheap UK shares to buy right now. Here are two bargains on my shopping…

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Personal Finance

How to avoid losing money through Black Friday scams

| Ruby Layram

No one wants to lose money on Black Friday. Here's how to spot some common scams and prevent yourself from…

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Personal Finance

Why have traders been buying Virgin Money shares recently?

| Sean LaPointe

Sean LaPointe takes a look at what's made Virgin Money shares so popular with traders in the past week and…

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Personal Finance

The lights are out: Bulb goes into administration

| Katie Royals

Energy supplier Bulb has gone into special administration. Katie Royals takes a look at what this means for customers and…

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4 FTSE 100 stocks to buy in December for 2022

| Manika Premsingh

These FTSE 100 stocks are attractive to this Fool for different reasons. Some are seeing an upturn in demand, others…

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In-depth: should I buy these two 10%+ high yield UK shares?

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer looks into two high yield UK shares and considers whether their track record as double-digit yielders merit them…

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3 unstoppable FTSE 100 stocks I’d buy for my Stocks & Shares ISA

| Manika Premsingh

These FTSE 100 stocks have seen fantastic growth over time, and could continue to do so. And a Stocks and…

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Investing Articles

Inflation’s at 4.2%! 3 FTSE 100 dividend stocks I’d buy now

| Manika Premsingh

As inflation rises, real returns both in terms of passive income and capital gains are could be reduced. Here are…

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Is this one of the best stocks to buy now to capitalise on the e-commerce boom?

| Jabran Khan

Jabran Khan delves deeper into a pick that could be one of the best stocks to buy now to capitalise…

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What can Warren Buffett teach an investor with £1,000?

| Christopher Ruane

Can the lessons of investor Warren Buffett be applied when investing £1,000? Our writer thinks so and explains how he'd…

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Personal Finance

Ryanair will be delisting its shares from the LSE: here’s why

| George Sweeney (DipFA)

Ryanair will soon be delisting its shares from the London Stock Exchange. Here’s why the company has taken this action…

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The Royal Mail share price has soared 25% in 3 weeks! What next?

| Cliff D'Arcy

The Royal Mail share price has soared by a quarter since late October and has gained 54% in 2021. But…

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2 FTSE 250 dividend stocks I’d buy now

| Manika Premsingh

FTSE 250 stocks are not normally associated with high dividend yields, but there are exceptions. Like these two, which offer…

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The BT share price has jumped 20% in 4 weeks. What’s next?

| Cliff D'Arcy

The BT share price has leapt by a fifth over the past 30 days, bouncing back from its late October…

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Here’s a FTSE 250 stock I like right now!

| Jabran Khan

Jabran Khan details a FTSE 250 stock he likes and decides whether or not he would add shares to his…

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Investing Articles

Should I buy this nearly penny stock for my portfolio?

| Jabran Khan

Jabran Khan details this nearly penny stock and delves deeper to decide whether he should add shares to his portfolio…

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Investing Articles

3 fantastic FTSE 100 picks I’m buying now for 2022

| James Reynolds

James Reynolds reveals three of his top stock picks for 2022 and why he thinks they will make great investments…

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2 top shares I’d buy for under £5

| Dan Appleby, CFA

Dan Appleby is looking for shares to add to his portfolio. These two small-cap shares under £5 are a buy…

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Investing Articles

Why I’d buy this FTSE 100 stock for 2022

| Charlie Keough

With the end of the year around the corner, Charlie Keough looks ahead at a FTSE 100 stock he would…

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