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£1,000 to spend? Here are 2 UK shares I’d buy today

| Dan Appleby, CFA

Growth investing is this Fool’s preferred strategy. Here’s how he would invest £1,000 in two UK shares today.

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Should I buy these penny stocks to hold to 2030?

| Royston Wild

I'm looking for UK stocks I think could help make me plenty of cash over the next decade. Might these…

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Is Rolls-Royce’s share price too cheap to miss?

| Royston Wild

The Rolls-Royce share price has risen by more than a third in the past year. Is now the time for…

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2 penny stocks to buy for £1,000 today

| Manika Premsingh

The best penny stocks to buy, according to this Fool, are those that could see rapid growth over time. These…

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Want more money? Here’s the supermarket that pays the highest wage

| George Sweeney (DipFA)

Aldi will soon become the highest-paying supermarket in the UK. Here's how much it's set to offer and how its…

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Bob Geldof: “Don’t pay your water bills!”

| Rosemary McEwen

Water companies in the UK pump raw sewage into rivers, lakes and seas every day. Is not paying our water…

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Will you pocket the average pay rise in 2022?

| Karl Talbot

The average private sector worker is set to bag a 2.5% pay rise next year. But is it enough in…

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Why Amazon won’t accept UK Visa credit cards from 2022

| Jennifer Laird

From January 2022, Amazon won't accept UK-issued Visa credit cards anymore. Here's what we know so far, and what the…

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EVs in demand: is this Britain’s best lithium stock?

| Dan Appleby, CFA

Dan Appleby looks at a UK lithium stock that he thinks could capitalise on the booming EV sector. This solid-state…

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Unemployment falls: who’s still hiring?

| Katie Royals

The latest ONS data shows unemployment has fallen once again. Katie Royals takes a look at what the new figures…

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Where next for the Rolls-Royce share price?

| James J. McCombie

When deciding if the Rolls-Royce share price will go higher and lower, constructing a bear and bull case can help…

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Inflation surges to 4.2%: here’s what it means for you

| Karl Talbot

Inflation is rocketing, with the Consumer Prices Index reporting prices are now rising at a rate of 4.2%. So how…

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2 FTSE 100 no-brainer bargain buys for 2022

| Manika Premsingh

As the FTSE 100 index stays strong, there are increasingly fewer bargain buys around. But this Fool believes that these…

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Is Imperial Brands the best investment opportunity of 2022?

| James Reynolds

James Reynolds looks into the British tobacco company, Imperial Brands, and finds what he thinks to be an excellent opportunity…

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Why is the Gamestop (GME) share price rising again?

| Christopher Ruane

The Gamestop (GME) share price has been rising again lately. Our writer considers what is going on and whether he…

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This is my Deliveroo share price prediction

| Christopher Ruane

After a wild few months since the delivery company's IPO, our Fool shares his Deliveroo share price prediction for the…

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Why has Warren Buffett used this free research resource for decades to choose shares?

| Christopher Ruane

Celebrated investor Warren Buffett has been using a free research resource for decades to help him pick shares. Our writer…

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8%+ yields! 2 FTSE 100 dividend shares that make me money while I sleep

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer introduces two FTSE 100 dividend shares he holds in his portfolio with over 8% yields, which earn him…

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UK inflation: 2 FTSE 100 shares that could rise above

| Suraj Radhakrishnan

With inflation soaring in the UK, this Fool is looking at FTSE 100 shares that could capitalise on rising prices…

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This growth share should be able to maintain its momentum and grow rapidly

| Andy Ross

Shares in this telecom services company have fantastic momentum and growth could power along due to the rollout of 5G,…

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Is plunging Rio Tinto (LON: RIO) a FTSE 100 stock buying opportunity?

| Kevin Godbold

Here's why I reckon the Rio Tinto (LON: RIO) share price has been falling and what I'm doing about the…

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Here are 2 cheap FTSE 100 alternatives to penny stocks 

| Manika Premsingh

Penny stocks are attractive, but these FTSE 100 stocks could just be the next-best alternative buys for this Fool. 

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£1,000 to invest? 2 penny stocks to buy right now

| Andy Ross

These penny stocks have caught Andy Ross’s eye and could be very profitable long-term investments, given their huge growth potential.

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Renewable energy stocks: should I now buy ITM Power shares?

| Isaac Stell

Traditional energy stocks are quickly falling out of fashion. Could shares in renewable energy stock ITM Power drive my portfolio…

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The penny stocks I’d buy with £10k

| Rupert Hargreaves

Rupert Hargreaves explains why he would buy these four penny stocks for his portfolio today if he had a lump…

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Is SSE one of the best renewable energy shares to buy now?

| Rupert Hargreaves

SSE could be one of the best renewable energy shares to buy for growth and income, considering its expansion plans…

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Is this the best tech stock to buy for explosive returns in 2022 and beyond?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Looking for the best tech stocks to buy before 2022? Zaven Boyrazian is and shares one business he believes will…

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I’m not touching Rivian shares with a 10-foot pole

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Shares of Rivian Automotive are exploding, but are they about to come crashing down? Zaven Boyrazian explores some glaring problems.

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How I’m trying to get rich with these Warren Buffett share ideas

| Kevin Godbold

Warren Buffett reckons most businesses are mediocre. But his ideas are helping me to pin down a handful of stocks…

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Oatly’s share price has crashed. Should I buy the stock now?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Oatly's share price has fallen from $13 to $10 over the last week. Edward Sheldon looks at what's going on…

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JP Morgan says UK shares are a ‘buy’. Here’s 1 stock I’d snap up now

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Analysts at JP Morgan just upgraded UK stocks to ‘overweight’ for the first time since Brexit. Here are 25 British…

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Car insurance prices are falling: can you save at renewal?

| Karl Talbot

Car insurance is getting cheaper, with typical policies costing £54 less than they did a year ago. Here's how to…

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Here are the top holdings right now in an S&P 500 index fund

| George Sweeney (DipFA)

Do you want to know the top holdings in an S&P 500 index fund? Here’s a complete breakdown of this…

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This stock is underperforming the FTSE 100. Is it time to buy?

| Dan Appleby, CFA

Dan Appleby is looking for bargains in the FTSE 100. This stock is significantly underperforming, so has it presented a…

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The dotDigital (DOTD) share price just crashed 20%! Is it a buy?

| Dan Appleby, CFA

Dotdigital (DOTD) is a growth stock I’ve considered buying before. After the share price crash, should I buy the stock?

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2 of the best penny stocks to buy!

| Royston Wild

Looking to build a five-star stocks portfolio on a small budget? I am. Here are two top-quality penny stocks I'd…

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Cineworld’s share price has surged! Can it keep going?

| Royston Wild

Cineworld's share price has rocketed following the release of fresh financials. Is now the time to buy this UK leisure…

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Why I think Rivian shares are a better buy than Tesla stock right now

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith explains why even though Rivian shares could be seen as overbought already, he sees value when comparing it…

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4 mega-cheap UK shares to buy under £5!

| Royston Wild

I'm searching for the best low-cost stocks to buy as we head towards 2022. Here are three cheap UK shares…

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2 ‘super-cheap’ dividend shares I’d buy today

| Harshil Patel

Dividend shares come in all shapes and sizes. Harshil Patel considers two that he’d buy right now.

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