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Should I sell my easyJet shares? 

| Manika Premsingh

The easyJet share price has fallen fast in the past six months, prompting Manika Premsingh to ask if it is…

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Should I buy more of the Royal Dutch Shell stock now?

| Manika Premsingh

The Shell share price has risen some 27% in the last six months alone. Is it too late for Manika…

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Personal Finance

Are you eligible for the government’s £10 Christmas bonus? Here’s how to check

| Karl Talbot

The government is paying a £10 Christmas bonus this year. But how can you check whether you're eligible for the…

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Investing Articles

Could I invest like Warren Buffett with £1,000?

| Christopher Ruane

Legendary investor Warren Buffett works with billions of pounds. Our writer explains how he would apply Buffett thinking if he…

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Investing Articles

2 UK dividend stocks I’d buy as inflation rockets!

| Royston Wild

I'm searching for some top-quality dividend stocks to add to my portfolio. Here are two I'd buy to protect myself…

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Personal Finance

New cat microchip law could see you face a £500 fine

| Anne East

Following a consultation, cat owners must microchip their cats. If you have a cat, here's what you need to do…

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UK shares: is this building stock an opportunity or one to avoid?

| Jabran Khan

Jabran Khan is on the lookout for the best UK shares for his portfolio, and delves deeper into one building…

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Here’s 1 of the best stocks to buy now to buy with £1K

| Jabran Khan

Jabran Khan details one of his best stocks to buy now. This one looks expensive, but with £1K to invest,…

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Investing Articles

1 near-penny stock that is unstoppable right now

| Manika Premsingh

This near-penny stock has doubled its share price in the past year. But Manika Premsingh believes that its numbers suggest…

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Are Babcock shares primed for recovery after today’s results?

| Jabran Khan

Jabran Khan delves deeper into Babcock shares after today's half-year results were announced. Should he buy the shares for his…

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Personal Finance

These are the UK locations with the most community spirit

| Sean LaPointe

Are you looking to invest in property where the neighbours are likely to be very friendly? Here are the locations…

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Personal Finance

Work forever? Here’s why ONE MILLION Brits claim they will never retire

| Sean LaPointe

A look at why one million Brits believe they will never retire and some tips for avoiding being forced to…

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Investing Articles

Could this FTSE 250 stock double my money again in 2022?

| Manika Premsingh

The FTSE 250 stock has almost doubled its share price in the past year. And its latest results are encouraging…

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As the Aston Martin share price hits 2021 lows, is now the right time to buy?

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith talks through the depressed levels currently seen with the Aston Martin share price, and considers if now is…

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Personal Finance

Revealed! How homeowners are cashing in on rising house prices

| Karl Talbot

Soaring house prices mean many homeowners have hit the housing equity jackpot. So what are they doing with their newfound…

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Investing Articles

Are these FTSE 100 shares (including a 5.7% dividend yield) too cheap to miss?

| Royston Wild

I'm searching for the best cheap FTSE 100 shares to buy today. Should I buy these three Footsie firms on…

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2 top FTSE 100 shares I’m buying before 2022

| Suraj Radhakrishnan

Suraj Radhakrishnan looks at one growth and one income FTSE 100 share that he could add to his portfolio before…

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6 of my best FTSE 100 shares to buy right now

| Kevin Godbold

Some of my favourite FTSE 100 defensive stocks have been looking lively. And I reckon the rise of general price…

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Tesla shares hit bear territory! Here’s why there could be further downside ahead

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith explains how the 20% fall in Tesla shares over the past month could continue, and the reasons for…

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Personal Finance

Are you making this big mistake with your Christmas savings?

| Karl Talbot

Christmas is almost here, but are you making this big mistake with your festive savings? Here's everything you need to…

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Investing Articles

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

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Royal Mail shares are immensely popular in the UK, but are they actually a good investment? Zaven Boyrazian investigates.

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Personal Finance

Expert tips for anyone looking to buy a house in 2022

| Victor Garrett

As house prices continue to rise, it’s crucial to make an attractive offer. Here are six tips for anyone looking…

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Personal Finance

Gen Xers set to spearhead an equity release boom in 2022: should you consider it?

| Sean LaPointe

Rising house prices and financial pressures could see Gen Xers turn to equity release to fund their living costs in…

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Investing Articles

Is this £1.66 UK stock the key to building a passive income?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Dividends can be a powerful tool to build a passive income, but which income stocks should I buy? Zaven Boyrazian…

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Shanta Gold’s share price just crashed. Is this a buying opportunity?

| Roland Head

The Shanta Gold share price has fallen 20% after the company warned of a production shortfall. Is this mining stock…

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Investing Articles

What’s going on with the Vodafone share price?

| Rupert Hargreaves

The Vodafone share price has underperformed the market, and this trend could continue unless the company is able to reduce…

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Investing Articles

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

| Rupert Hargreaves

The JD Sports share price looks attractive as a growth investment considering the company's international expansion and strong balance sheet.

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3 FTSE 250 shares to buy for 2022 and beyond

| Rupert Hargreaves

These could be some of the best shares to buy in the FTSE 250 for growth in 2022 and beyond,…

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Building for the future: 3 cheap UK shares to invest in for 2022

| Garry McGibbon

There’s more growth to come in the UK housing market, which is good news for investors. Here are three cheap…

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Investing Articles

2022 dividend forecasts: are these 3 FTSE 100 stocks a buy?

| Dan Appleby, CFA

I'm looking to see which stocks have the greatest dividend forecasts for the year ahead. Here are three I’m considering…

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2 brilliant UK shares I’d buy for 2022

| Andy Ross

These UK shares could be among the top performers in 2022, argues Andy Ross, and they combine a solid mix…

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This UK tech stock could outperform the Nvidia share price in 2022

| Andy Ross

The NVIDIA share price has been flying this year, but could this relatively little known UK tech stock net me…

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Passive income for £10 a week? Here’s how I’d aim to do it

| Christopher Ruane

With £10 a week, our writer rates dividend shares among his favourite passive income ideas. Here he explains the mechanics.

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I think these 3 FTSE 100 stocks could be in for a wild ride in 2022!

| Cliff D'Arcy

These five shares are the worst performers in the FTSE 100 index over the past year. I think three could…

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Personal Finance

What will new mortgage lending rules mean for house prices?

| Ruby Layram

The Bank of England has announced that it may soften mortgage lending rules. Ruby Layram explores what this could mean…

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Investing Articles

My plan for generating passive income for life from a £5-a-day investment

| Kevin Godbold

For me, the most convenient way of generating passive income for life is buying selective stocks that pay dividends. Here's…

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Investing Articles

2 penny stocks to buy for 2022

| Dan Appleby, CFA

Dan Appleby is looking for penny stocks to buy as we approach 2022. Here are two that he thinks are…

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The IAG share price leapt 8% on Monday! Here’s why

| Cliff D'Arcy

After a terrible month in which it crashed 27%, the IAG share price rebounded by over 8% on Monday. What…

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Stacks of coins
Investing Articles

This almost-penny stock just swung back into profits. Would I buy it?

| Manika Premsingh

This AIM-listed company was a penny stock a little over a year ago. It has doubled since, but can the…

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Cheap UK shares to buy if the stock market crashes again!

| Royston Wild

I'm scouring the market for top stocks to buy if another stock market crash occurs. Here are three cheap UK…

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