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I was right about the rising Lloyds share price! What am I doing now?

| Stuart Blair

The Lloyds share price has risen around 40% over the past year, reaching 50p. Does Stuart Blair still believe this…

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3 high-growth penny stocks to buy

| Dan Appleby, CFA

When I screen for penny stocks I want to make sure that earnings are set to grow. Here are three…

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2 top penny stocks to buy right now!

| Royston Wild

Today, I'm searching for the best dirt-cheap stocks to buy for my shares portfolio. Here are two top penny stocks…

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3 FTSE 100 growth stocks to buy and hold for 10 years

| Paul Summers

Some stocks deserve to be bought and stashed away in the bottom drawer. Paul Summers picks out three examples from…

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The Boohoo share price is too cheap to ignore

| Andy Ross

The Boohoo share price has taken a battering through 2021, but the valuation could now be very attractive given the…

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Here’s why the Kainos (KNOS) share price crashed yesterday

| Dan Appleby, CFA

Kainos (KNOS) was the worst performer in the FTSE 250 yesterday after the release of its interim results. Dan Appleby…

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A green Christmas is a cheap Christmas

| Rosemary McEwen

Environmentally friendly Christmas products can be very expensive. Is it necessary to spend more money to have a greener Christmas?

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Personal Finance

Revealed! The best locations to get on the property ladder with Help to Buy

| Sean LaPointe

A look at the best locations in England to buy your first home using the Help to Buy: Equity Loan…

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The top-performing growth stocks so far this year

| George Sweeney (DipFA)

Here are some of the biggest growth stocks available to investors right now, along with how they’ve performed so far…

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As UK house prices drop in November, is this a temporary blip or is the bubble about to burst?

| Sean LaPointe

New figures show that average house prices dropped in November. Is it just a bump in the road or a…

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What’s going on with the JD Wetherspoon share price?

| Christopher Ruane

The JD Wetherspoon share price is 14% lower now than a year ago. Our writer looks at why the pub…

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FTSE 100: 1 of my best stocks to buy for 2022

| Manika Premsingh

This FTSE 100 stock’s price is gravity-defying despite the fact that it functions in a sector sensitive to business cycles.…

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Are penny stocks worth it?

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane explains why he thinks investing in penny stocks for his portfolio can be worth it -- and some…

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8%+ yields! 2 cheap FTSE 100 dividend shares I’d buy today

| Suraj Radhakrishnan

The FTSE 100 has some great dividend stocks with huge yields. Suraj Radhakrishnan explains why he thinks these two shares…

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10 shares I’d buy in a £20,000 ISA to target annual income of £1,000+

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer lists 10 shares he would use with the target of generating over £1,000 in income from an ISA…

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This FTSE 250 stock is soaring! Should I buy shares?

| Jabran Khan

Jabran Khan explores the recent rise in share price of this FTSE 250 stock and decides whether he would buy…

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Will the stock markets crash in 2022?

| Manika Premsingh

While there is much to be optimistic about as far as 2022 is concerned, this Fool thinks it is a…

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3 UK shares to buy now with £3,000, to benefit from the shopping boom

| Christopher Ruane

As retailers enter the busiest phase of the year, our writer considers three UK shares in the sector to buy…

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UK shares: here’s one retail stock I am avoiding!

| Jabran Khan

Jabran Khan is on the lookout for the best UK shares for his portfolio and decides this retailer is not…

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The Marks & Spencer share price is on the rise. Is now the time to buy?

| James Reynolds

James Reynolds takes a look at Marks & Spencer and considers whether he should add the UK retailer to his…

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What were the five most popular stocks among UK investors last week?

| Karl Talbot

Tesla remains a hugely popular stock to both buy and sell. But which other stocks have UK investors been buying…

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Forget Tesco’s cheap share price! I’d rather buy other FTSE 100 shares

| Royston Wild

The Tesco share price seems to offer plenty of all-round value, given its current price of around 282p per share.…

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2 ‘outstanding’ UK shares I’d buy for 2022

| Harshil Patel

There are some green shoots of recovery in certain British businesses. Harshil Patel considers two UK shares he finds promising…

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3 Warren Buffett tips I’d follow to try to retire early

| Paul Summers

Warren Buffett has a wealth of advice for those wanting to quit the rat race early. Paul Summers picks out…

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Why is the the Avon Protection share price on fire today?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

The Avon Protection share price surged today after collapsing last week. Zaven Boyrazian explores what's behind this new-found growth.

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Here’s why the Cineworld share price is surging today

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

The Cineworld share price is on the rise this morning after revealing some impressive ticket sales. Zaven Boyrazian explores.

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Here’s a quality AIM share to buy today!

| Dan Appleby, CFA

AIM sometimes get a bad reputation for being lower quality. Here’s my guide for finding quality AIM stocks, and one…

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Here’s why the Disney (DIS) share price crashed last week

| Dan Appleby, CFA

The Disney (DIS) share price crashed last week after quarterly earnings were released. This Fool analyses whether it's a buying…

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Could a break-up send Shell shares surging?

| Rupert Hargreaves

Rupert Hargreaves takes a look at the prospects for Shell shares as the company faces some significant operational and economic…

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What could the Ted Baker share price be in 5 years?

| Rupert Hargreaves

This Fool takes a look at the factors that could hold the Ted Baker share price back over the next…

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Who is eligible for TSB’s new £1,000 prize draw?

| Sean LaPointe

TSB has launched a new prize draw aimed at encouraging Brits to save money. Here's everything you need to know…

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Brits lose over £1,200 annually by not returning items or claiming refunds

| Sean LaPointe

Brits don't like returning items or asking for refunds that they may be entitled to. As a result, they may…

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12% off Amazon trick: how to check if you’re eligible ahead of Black Friday

| Karl Talbot

Black Friday is almost here, but did you know that you may be able to grab a 12% Amazon discount…

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This FTSE 250 stock has exploded this year! Can it continue?

| Dan Appleby, CFA

After a 132% share price rise in 2021 so far, this stock is the best FTSE 250 performer. Is it…

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Warren Buffett doesn’t fear stock market crashes. Here’s why!

| Cliff D'Arcy

Warren Buffett doesn't worry about stock-market crashes. Like me, he sees these as great buying opportunities. Here's what he thinks…

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3 ways I can try to make passive income from stocks in 2022

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith talks about how he can use dividends or unrealised share price gains to help him generate passive income…

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4 of the best cheap UK shares to buy below £3

| Royston Wild

I'm looking to build up my shares portfolio at relatively low cost. I think these dirt-cheap UK shares could be…

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A beaten-down growth stock to buy and 1 to avoid

| Stuart Blair

Growth stocks have struggled over the past few months, especially due to rising inflation. Here's a growth stock to buy…

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How I’d invest £20k in shares today to aim for a million

| Kevin Godbold

This advice from Warren Buffett is used by many successful investors. Here's why it's my first consideration in my quest…

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CMC Markets (CMCX) is in the news. Should I buy the shares?

| Dan Appleby, CFA

There was breaking news for CMC Markets (CMCX) this weekend. A possible break-up of the company leaves many questions. Is…

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