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With interest rates set to rise, is a stock market crash coming?

| Rupert Hargreaves

Rupert Hargreaves explains how he is preparing for a stock market crash karma which could occur if the Bank of…

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8.6% dividend yields! 2 FTSE 250 dividend stocks to buy

| Royston Wild

Runaway inflation and rising Covid-19 infections aren't wrecking my investment appetite. Here are two big-yielding FTSE 250 stocks I might…

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4 penny stocks I’d buy for 2022 and look to hold for 10 years

| Royston Wild

I'm searching for the best penny stocks to buy for next year. Here's why these four low-cost UK shares have…

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How I would start investing in stocks with £500

| Rupert Hargreaves

This Fool lays out the approach he would use to start investing in stocks with a lump sum of £500…

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Warren Buffett’s biggest mistakes

| Christopher Ruane

Legendary investor Warren Buffett is open about some of his big mistakes. Here Christopher Ruane applies Buffett's lessons to his…

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The FTSE 100 rises towards pre-pandemic levels! Here’s what I’m doing now

| Jabran Khan

Jabran Khan details the recent FTSE 100 rise and explains what he is doing in terms of choosing stocks for…

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2 bargain small-cap dividend stocks I’d buy for a passive income

| Paul Summers

In a search for passive income, Paul Summers highlights two dirt-cheap dividend stocks flying under the radar of most investors.

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How I’d aim to start earning passive income for £15 a week

| Christopher Ruane

With just £15 a week to spare, Christopher Ruane explains how he would invest in UK dividend shares to start…

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Best British stocks for November

| The Motley Fool Staff

We asked our freelance writers to share their best British stocks for November, including Luceco, BP, Drax and Games Workshop.

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These FTSE 100 stocks with 6% dividend yields are beaten down bargains

| Rupert Hargreaves

Rupert Hargreaves explains why he would buy these cheap FTSE 100 stocks for their market-beating dividend yields.

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How I’d use £100 a week to create a passive income

| Rupert Hargreaves

Rupert Hargreaves outlines the approach he would use to generate a monthly passive income from the stock market with equities.

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Here’s what I think investors are missing about the Rolls-Royce share price

| Rupert Hargreaves

Rupert Hargreaves explains why the company's nuclear technology could help the Rolls-Royce share price over the next decade.

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6 stocks that kept FTSE 100 above 7,200 this week

| Manika Premsingh

The FTSE 100 index continued to remain above 7,200 during the week, as companies reported positive developments. However, there were…

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Personal Finance

Why have traders been buying The Hut Group (THG) shares recently?

| Sean LaPointe

Sean LaPointe takes a look at why traders on investment platform Fineco have been buying The Hut Group (THG) shares…

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4 steps to take for the 85% of British women who don’t consider themselves ‘informed’ investors

| Sean LaPointe

A new study has found that the majority of women do not consider themselves 'informed investors'. So what can they…

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1 safe FTSE 100 stock to buy before a market crash

| Manika Premsingh

This FTSE 100 stock has defied gravity over the past almost two years, even while the broader index has fluctuated.…

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Personal Finance

New Zealand trade deal: not just a cheap bottle of plonk…

| Rosemary McEwen

The UK has a new free trade deal with New Zealand. What will this mean for British consumers, workers and…

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Why I think the Unilever share price is great value

| Christopher Ruane

The Unilever share price has been falling over the past year. Is now the time for Christopher Ruane to add…

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Here’s why the Lloyds share price could touch 100p

| Manika Premsingh

The Lloyds Bank share price has risen significantly in the last year. But can it continue to rally? Or will…

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Why I’d buy this FTSE 100 stock right now

| Charlie Keough

After its impressive bounce-back after the pandemic, here Charlie Keough looks at why he would buy this FTSE 100 stock…

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Where might the IAG share price go in November?

| Paul Summers

The International Consolidated Airlines Group SA (LON:IAG) share price has been rapidly losing height. Will this continue in November?

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The Wise share price has crashed. Should I buy the stock today?

| Harshil Patel

The Wise share price crashed by 30% over the past month. Harshil Patel looks at whether this is a buying…

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What’s going on with Boohoo’s share price?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Boohoo's share price has fallen from 300p to 200p in the space of just a few months. Edward Sheldon looks…

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4 FTSE 100 stocks I’d buy if we’re told to stay at home this winter

| Jon Smith

Jonathan Smith explains which FTSE 100 stocks he'd be looking to add to his portfolio in coming months if we…

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5 FTSE 250 shares to buy today

| Rupert Hargreaves

Rupert Hargreaves explains why these five companies are his favourite shares to buy in the FTSE 250 today, considering their…

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A FTSE 100 growth stock I’d buy right now

| Rupert Hargreaves

Rupert Hargreaves explains why he thinks this company is the best growth investment in the FTSE 100, considering its expansion…

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Could Unilever shares be inflation-proof?

| Andy Ross

Unilever shares were given a small boost yesterday and today from its positive third-quarter update, but are the shares a…

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The Smartspace Software (SMRT) share price has crashed. Here’s why

| Roland Head

The SmartSpace share price has tanked. Roland Head drills into today's profit warning and explains what's gone wrong at this…

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Personal Finance

£6 a pint?! Beer prices set to rocket as inflation bites

| Karl Talbot

Beer prices are on this rise, and it's another sign that inflation is starting to bite. But how much should…

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BT Group shares: bull vs bear

| The Motley Fool Staff

We believe that considering a diverse range of insights makes us better investors. Here, two contributors debate BT Group shares.

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6.7% dividend yields! 2 FTSE 250 dividend stocks to buy right now

| Royston Wild

I'm scouring the FTSE 250 for the best dividend stocks to buy following recent share price reversals. These two top…

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3 dirt-cheap dividend shares with 7% yields

| Harshil Patel

I wouldn’t own dividend shares only, but these three FTSE shares offer above-average yields that I think could be too…

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3 things that could boost the Lloyds share price by Christmas

| Alan Oscroft

Can the Lloyds Banking Group (LON: LLOY) share price climb higher by the end of the year? Here are three…

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4 penny stocks to buy in November

| Royston Wild

I'm on the hunt for the best low-cost UK stocks for November. Could these penny stocks be just what I've…

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I’d buy these 2 penny stocks for explosive growth

| Rupert Hargreaves

Rupert Hargreaves explains why he would buy these explosive growth penny stocks for his portfolio, despite the risks.

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Personal Finance

You could save up to £80 by swapping shop-bought for DIY this Halloween

| Ruby Layram

Do you spend more than you can afford on Halloween costumes each year? Here's how to save up to £80…

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ITM Power shares: bull vs bear

| The Motley Fool Staff

We believe that considering a diverse range of insights makes us better investors. Here, two contributors debate ITM Power shares.

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2 beaten-down bargain stocks I’d buy for my investment portfolio

| Manika Premsingh

Last year was great for the e-commerce ecosystem. But investors have lost faith in some of these companies, making them…

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I’d buy this UK penny share for its dividend growth potential

| Christopher Ruane

With its long-term track record of double-digit dividend growth, Christopher Ruane would consider buying this UK penny share for his…

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Personal Finance

Why I’m thinking twice before using contactless payments

| Rosemary McEwen

The limit for contactless payments is now £100, and it could go up again. Are £100 contactless payments really as…

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