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2 FTSE 100 shares I’d buy today!

| Royston Wild

I think these two FTSE 100 shares could help me make terrific returns. Here's why I'd buy them for my…

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Why the NIO share price fell 22% in January

| Alan Oscroft

The NIO (NYSE: NIO) share price is tumbling, as the electric vehicle stocks sell-off continues. Why are investors shunning the…

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When will house prices in the UK finally fall? (Spoiler alert, it’s 2026)

| Stuart Adams

It seems like every week there’s a new article about UK house prices reaching all-time highs. Here’s why the end…

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Here’s why equity release is set to become more affordable in 2022

| Sean LaPointe

Equity release is set to become more affordable in 2022 after a new rule was introduced by the Equity Release…

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A dirt-cheap penny stock to buy right now!

| Royston Wild

I think this penny stock offers brilliant value in terms of both growth and dividends. Here's why I'm thinking of…

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Clarkson is back into top gear, so is this FTSE 250 dividend stock one for my portfolio?

| Fergus Mackintosh

Clarkson is a reliable FTSE 250 income stock. With an 18-year unbroken run of dividend increases, does it represent good…

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Shell’s share price is exploding higher. But is the stock a buy?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Shell's share price is rising on the back of the spike in oil prices. But is the stock a 'buy'…

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The Alphabet share price jumps 10%! Should I buy the stock today?

| Rupert Hargreaves

The Alphabet share price is surging after the company reported its fourth-quarter earnings. This Fool thinks there is still time…

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This cheap UK share, down 50%, could double my money

| Rupert Hargreaves

Rupert Hargreaves thinks this cheap UK share has tremendous potential over the next couple of years as the economy rebounds…

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2 ‘no-brainer’ stocks to buy now

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Edward Sheldon believes these companies are going to get much bigger in the years ahead. That's why he sees their…

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The best shares to buy now with £500

| Rupert Hargreaves

These are some of the best shares to buy now with £500, says this Fool, who would invest in all…

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How I’d invest £2,500 in FTSE 100 stocks for 2022 as inflation rises

| Andy Ross

Andy Ross thinks FTSE 100 stocks like these could be key in 2022 if top UK shares come back into…

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2 FTSE 100 stocks that could explode higher as UK interest rates rise

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

The Bank of England is raising interest rates. Here, Edward Sheldon highlights two FTSE 100 stocks that look set to…

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I decided against buy-to-let! Here are the investments I made instead

| Dan Appleby, CFA

Buy-to-let investments are only one option I'd consider in a diversified portfolio. Here are the property investments I made instead.

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Apple stock: here’s why I’m investing in the tech giant

| Niki Jerath

Apple recently reported its largest quarterly sales figure. I’m looking at why the share price of this tech giant might…

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Why the BT share price climbed 15% in January

| Alan Oscroft

The BT Group (LON: BT.A) share price has been rising since October, up 15% in January alone. What's behind it,…

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3 cheap UK shares to buy with £1k

| Rupert Hargreaves

These UK shares look incredibly cheap compared to their growth potential over the next couple of years, says this Fool,…

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2 dividend stocks yielding 7% to buy for 2022 and beyond

| Rupert Hargreaves

These two dividend stocks have fantastic income credentials and market-beating yields of 7%, which look sustainable for the next few…

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My 5 minutes-a-week passive income strategy

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Zaven Boyrazian wants to make a passive income with little effort. Here, he looks at how he'd go about it…

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3 dirt-cheap dividend shares with a 6% yield

| Harshil Patel

Income from dividend shares can really add up. Harshil Patel considers some good-value top picks that offer a 6% yield.

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I think the Lloyds share price could double if this happens

| Rupert Hargreaves

Rupert Hargreaves explains why he thinks the Lloyds share price could double in value as sentiment towards the business improves.

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Can I really generate £500 a month in passive income?

| Dan Appleby, CFA

Is it really possible to generate £500 each month in passive income? This Fool thinks it is, and here are…

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2 stocks I’d buy to hold for 10 years!

| Royston Wild

I'm searching for the best growth stocks to buy and own for the next decade. I think these two top…

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I’d listen to Warren Buffett and buy these two FTSE 250 stocks

| Rupert Hargreaves

Warren Buffett likes to buy cheap companies with a strong competitive advantage. These FTSE 250 companies exhibit these attractive qualities.

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I’m aiming for a million! Are these the best UK shares to buy now?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Becoming a millionaire with stocks is difficult but not impossible. What are the best UK shares to achieve this? Zaven…

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My 2 best shares to buy right now in February

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Growth stocks were hit hard in January, but are they about to make a comeback? Zaven Boyrazian explores his picks…

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I’d buy £10k of this FTSE 100 firm in a stock market crash

| Rupert Hargreaves

A stock market crash could provide the perfect opportunity to snap up shares in this FTSE 100 growth champion, says…

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3 inflation-busting FTSE 100 dividend stocks to buy

| Paul Summers

Paul Summers picks out three solid dividend payers from the FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) he'd buy to counter the horror that…

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2 reasons why renewable energy stocks are falling

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith makes a note of the cost pressures and rising cost of issuing debt as possible reasons behind the…

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Premium Bonds: how to check if you’ve won in February’s draw

| Karl Talbot

NS&I has revealed its Premium Bond prize winners for its February draw, with two people bagging £1 million! Here's how…

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Lloyds Bank launches cheapest mortgage on record: but is it right for you?

| Anne East

Lloyds Bank has launched the cheapest 10-year mortgage the UK has seen since records began. Here's a look at whether…

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M&A boom: shareholders in UK takeover targets count their gains

| Jo Groves (ACA)

The surge in M&A has created a hotbed of UK takeover targets. Why are UK companies so attractive at the…

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Credit cards: how to save £500 per year in interest

| Alice Guy (FCA)

Alice Guy explains how transferring your credit card balance to a 0% balance transfer credit card could save you £500…

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Here’s a FTSE 100 growth stock I’m buying right now!

| Andrew Woods

This FTSE 100 growth stock has recorded excellent earnings and has long-term production capabilites. Andrew Woods thinks this could be…

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2 of the best shares to buy now!

| Andrew Woods

It can be difficult to find the best shares to buy now, but I'm looking to telecommunications and mining for…

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Rising inflation: are you making this common mistake with your money?

| Karl Talbot

Inflation is rising, yet many people are making a common mistake with their cash savings. Karl Talbot takes a look…

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2 top dividend stocks that I’d invest £500 in for February

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith take a look at a couple of top dividend stocks, including one that has grown its dividend per…

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These 5 FTSE 100 stocks crashed in January. I’d buy one today!

| Cliff D'Arcy

Although the FTSE 100 gained 1.1% in January, these five stocks all flopped last month. But I view one of…

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Bank of England base rate set to rise! What will this mean for you?

| Ruby Layram

The Bank of England base rate looks set to rise again! Here's what higher interest rates could mean for your…

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Stock market crash: 4 warnings from billionaire Warren Buffett

| Cliff D'Arcy

After US stock prices tumbled in January, investors are more fearful of a stock market crash. Here's what the world's…

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