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2 stocks I’d buy straight from Warren Buffett’s playbook

| G A Chester

Warren Buffett made a pass at this FTSE 100 company and has also invested $6bn in the same value theme…

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263 reasons why I’d buy shares in this small-cap growth stock

| Kevin Godbold

At some point, I must take some risks in order to be in with a chance of making gains. And…

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Is the collapsing Pinterest share price a buying opportunity?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

PayPal has quashed rumours of an acquisition of Pinterest, sending the latter's share price plummeting. But does this present a…

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Personal Finance

How to become a millionaire on minimum wage

| George Sweeney (DipFA)

Here’s how you can budget and invest to become a millionaire on minimum wage in the UK. It’s easier than…

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Don’t miss out on this opportunity to get rid of your rent arrears this winter!

| Victor Garrett

A £65 million support package has been announced for vulnerable renters. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to get rid…

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Is the crashing James Fisher share price a buying opportunity?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

The James Fisher share price crashed after releasing its latest trading update but is now the time to buy? Zaven…

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Big Tech stocks: here’s a look at Microsoft’s and Alphabet’s earnings

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Microsoft and Alphabet just released their earnings for the third quarter of calendar 2021. Here, Edward Sheldon takes a look…

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Baillie Gifford’s Edinburgh Worldwide Investment Trust (EWI): is small-cap tech cheap or destined for further pain?

| Natasha Bailey

Edinburgh Worldwide (LSE: EWI) is down over 11% YTD. Should I wait to buy shares in this small-cap investment trust,…

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On The Beach (LON:OTB) is suing Ryanair (LON:RYA)

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

On The Beach (LON:OTB) has accused Ryanair (LON:RYA) of abusing its dominant market position and filed a lawsuit in the…

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Does the BT share price make the firm a takeover target?

| Rupert Hargreaves

Rupert Hargreaves explains why the BT share price has been rising this week, and why investors could be disappointed.

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I’d invest £333 in each of these 3 top dividend shares now

| Jon Smith

Jonathan Smith runs through three of his top dividend shares at the moment, with yields in excess of the FTSE…

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Personal Finance

The death of the piggy bank? Pocket money is turning digital

| George Sweeney (DipFA)

The idea of a piggy bank may soon fade into the history books as pocket money turns digital. Here’s how…

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2 UK renewable energy stocks to buy today

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

The clean energy industry looks set for strong growth in the years ahead. Here, Edward Sheldon highlights two lower-risk renewable…

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At 200p, has the Barclays share price got further to rise?

| Stuart Blair

The Barclays share price has hit three-year highs of 200p recently, higher than its pre-Covid levels. Should I be buying…

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Are bank shares poised for price growth?

| Andy Ross

Bank shares could outperform the rest of the market if inflation persists, argues Andy Ross, and their dividends should keep…

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Personal Finance

Brits are spending nearly 48% on housing: is this the end of personal wealth?

| Sandy Kenrick

With nearly half of Brits' incomes going on housing, is there really any room for wealth creation? Sandy Kenrick takes…

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3 penny stocks to buy for 2022 and beyond!

| Royston Wild

Looking for the best dirt-cheap UK shares to buy for next year? I am. Here are three penny stocks I'd…

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2 of the best stocks to buy in November

| Harshil Patel

Growth or value shares? Harshil Patel looks at the best stocks to buy for his Stocks and Shares ISA this…

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3 FTSE 100 dividend stocks I’d buy and hold long term

| Suraj Radhakrishnan

Dividends stocks are crucial to building a stable portfolio. Here are three FTSE 100 shares that I think are great…

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Unpopular opinion alert! I think Tesla shares are overvalued at $1,000

| Jon Smith

Jonathan Smith explains why he thinks Tesla shares are overvalued, the same week that the market capitalisation passes the golden…

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2 dirt-cheap UK shares with BIG dividends to buy

| Royston Wild

I'm hunting for the best dirt-cheap UK shares to buy for my shares portfolio. These low-cost stocks and their massive…

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2 ‘no-brainer’ FTSE 100 shares to buy in November

| Harshil Patel

Harshil Patel considers two FTSE 100 shares that demonstrate both quality and growth and that he could add to his…

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As US and UK stocks reach new highs, should I sell up or hold on?

| Cliff D'Arcy

As US stocks soar to new heights and the FTSE 100 hits its 2021 high, are stocks and shares too…

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1 FTSE 100 stock that could see explosive growth

| Manika Premsingh

The FTSE 100 stock has already seen much growth, but the best may be yet to come as demand for…

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How Tesla joined the trillion-dollar club

| George Sweeney (DipFA)

The Tesla share price has been on a huge run, and it's put the company in the trillion-dollar club. Here’s…

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Penny stocks offer huge growth potential! Here’s 1 I like

| Jabran Khan

Jabran Khan is on the lookout for the best penny stocks for his portfolio. Here’s one he believes could be…

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Why this FTSE 250 penny stock could double my money in 1 year

| Manika Premsingh

The FTSE 250 penny stock has already doubled its share price over the past year and may do it yet…

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Could the Lloyds share price surge this week?

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer thinks an announcement later this week could lead to a change in the Lloyds share price. Here he…

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3 huge dividend yields of 9%+ from FTSE 100 stocks

| Cliff D'Arcy

As a value investor always on the lookout for additional passive income, I like the look of these three market-beating…

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How I’m using top growth stocks to maximise my long-term ISA profits

| Jon Smith

Jonathan Smith explains how he's looking for fundamental trends for the next decade, including clean energy, to find top growth…

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How safe is the 9%+ M&G yield?

| Christopher Ruane

With the M&G yield now over 9%, how well covered is it? Christopher Ruane considers the dividend coverage and his…

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Personal Finance

The rise of greenwashing: why consumers are sceptical of ethical investments

| Ruby Layram

Are green funds everything that they seem? The rising demand for ethical investments has left many investors sceptical about the…

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As the Petrofac share price slumps 15%, is it time to buy?

| Alan Oscroft

The Petrofac (LON: PFC) share price falls on news of a new share issue. I think I'm starting to see…

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Personal Finance

Brits set to splurge more than £40 BILLION on holidays abroad in 2022!

| Sean LaPointe

Half of Brits plan to travel abroad in 2022, with total spending on foreign holidays expected to exceed £40 billion.…

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The James Fisher (FSJ) share price is down 35%. Should I buy now?

| Roland Head

The James Fisher share price has crashed. Roland Head explains what's gone wrong and asks if this is a contrarian…

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Here’s a dirt-cheap FTSE 100 share with an 18% dividend yield! 

| Manika Premsingh

This FTSE 100 stock found itself in a favourable position recently, and is generously sharing its gains with investors. These…

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1 dividend penny share to buy in November

| Jon Smith

Jonathan Smith explains why he likes the look of Assura, a dividend penny share in the FTSE 250 that offers…

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What’s going on with the Reckitt share price?

| Christopher Ruane

The Reckitt share price jumped today after performing weakly over the past year. Our writer looks at why - and…

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Personal Finance

Why I reinvest my dividends

| Sam Robson

I used to take the dividends out of my Stocks And Shares ISA to then go back into the account…

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10 FTSE 100 stocks to watch on the UK Budget day

| Manika Premsingh

Chancellor Sunak’s autumn Budget it out tomorrow. Will it be good for FTSE 100 stocks or will it be bad?…

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