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Are ASOS shares a screaming buy at 2,700p?

| Jon Smith

Jonathan Smith takes a look at ASOS shares after a slump following a downbeat outlook and the departure of the…

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2 UK gaming stocks I’d buy instead of Playtech

| Suraj Radhakrishnan

Playtech's surge after acquisition casts a light on UK gaming stocks. This Fool thinks there are better investments in the…

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4 FTSE 100 dividend stocks I’d buy and hold for a long time

| Manika Premsingh

These FTSE 100 dividend stocks come with four advantages. Among other things, these include a predictable income stream.

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How dividend reinvestment and capital growth build wealth and passive income

| James J. McCombie

Read about how compounding dividend reinvestment and capital growth in a stocks and shares portfolio can build wealth and generate…

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UK shares: 2 stocks to buy with £2K

| Jabran Khan

Jabran Khan details two UK shares he would consider adding to his portfolio if he had £2,000 to invest in…

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The Lloyds share price leaps 15% in a month. Next stop 60p?

| Cliff D'Arcy

The Lloyds share price has jumped by nearly 15% in the past 30 days. What might send LLOY higher, perhaps…

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£5,000 in annual dividend income: here’s how I’d go about it

| Jon Smith

Jonathan Smith explains the numbers behind investing in stocks in a couple of different ways with the aim for £5,000…

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Why did the Renishaw (RSW) share price jump 10% on Thursday?

| Alan Oscroft

The Renishaw (LON: RSW) share price spiked on Thursday to lead the FTSE 250, and the index's second biggest climber…

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Is this FTSE 100 stock 1 of the best shares to buy now?

| Jabran Khan

Jabran Khan details this FTSE 100 renewable energy stock and decides if it is one of the best shares to…

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Two 8%+ dividend yielders I’d consider buying

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane reckons both of these 8%+ dividend yields could merit a place in his portfolio. Here he explains why.

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The Royal Mail share price has crashed since June! I’d buy now

| Cliff D'Arcy

The Royal Mail share price has collapsed by almost a third since peaking in early June. After this steep crash,…

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A high-dividend stock I’d buy now

| Kevin Godbold

Why this high-dividend stock is potentially more than just a sleepy cash-cow business and growth looks set to kick in…

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Personal Finance

State Pension increase for 2022 revealed: this is how much you could get

| Sean LaPointe

The State Pension rise for 2022 has now been confirmed. Here's how much weekly payments are set to increase by…

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UK shares to buy now: how I’d invest £1,500

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer explains how he would invest £1,500 in his portfolio. He's selected three UK shares to buy now, each…

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3 passive income ideas for a £100 investment each week

| Jon Smith

Jonathan Smith outlines a couple of different passive income ideas that make use of dividend stocks within the FTSE 100…

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Personal Finance

When is the next travel update? Government set to review red list destinations

| Karl Talbot

Due to the pandemic, international travel isn't as easy as it once was. So when is the next travel update…

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Where will the Boohoo share price go in November?

| Rupert Hargreaves

Rupert Hargreaves takes a look at the outlook for the Boohoo share price, considering the company's trading performance over the…

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Are Trustpilot shares a bargain after falling 10% yesterday?

| Jon Smith

Jonathan Smith looks at the large block trade selling Trustpilot shares yesterday, but doesn't think the 10% move is big…

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The Barclays share price hits £2 as profits explode. What next?

| Cliff D'Arcy

The Barclays share price hit £2 on Thursday morning after the bank revealed a sterling set of results. What next…

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Is Cineworld’s share price about to plunge to 0p?

| Royston Wild

Cineworld's share price is sinking again. Is the leisure share in danger of extinction again as the Covid-19 threat in…

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Here’s why the Unilever share price is flying today

| Paul Summers

The Unilever (LON:ULVR) share price jumps in early trading, despite inflationary concerns. Paul Summers thinks the stock is a bargain.

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The Falcon Oil & Gas share price slumps. Should I buy the stock?

| Rupert Hargreaves

The Falcon Oil & Gas share price has fallen back from its September highs, but could this be an opportunity…

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Personal Finance

The lowdown on what the interest rate hike means for debt-strapped Brits

| Vee Tardrew

Brits are in concerning levels of debt, set to be compounded by the imminent interest rate hike. I offer 3…

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Despite a new CEO, I’m steering clear of Burberry shares. Here’s why

| Jon Smith

Jonathan Smith explains why he thinks Burberry as a brand could lack direction with the CEO handover, and how this…

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Personal Finance

Why spending less and saving more should be here to stay!

| Victor Garrett

The pandemic has changed the way we spend and save. Recent research shows that Brits are now spending less and…

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Personal Finance

How can job vacancies have risen 345% in a year – but unemployment still be so high?

| Karl Talbot

Levels of unemployment are high across the UK despite a record number of job vacancies. How is this possible? Karl…

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Personal Finance

The unfair reasons female first-time buyers need 50% longer than men to save for a deposit

| Sean LaPointe

Did you know that female first-time buyers need 51% longer than men to save for a house deposit? Sean LaPointe…

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What’s going on with the Trustpilot share price?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Trustpilot's share price fell 12.8% yesterday and is down more than 30% since early September. Edward Sheldon looks at what's…

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2 penny stocks to buy in November

| Royston Wild

I think these penny stocks could be the route to making terrific long-term shareholder profits. Here's why I'd buy them…

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Personal Finance

Could investing in these sectors lead to 20%+ annualised returns?

| Sean LaPointe

Are you looking for stocks with a high return potential? Investing in these sectors could result in 20%+ annualised returns.

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Personal Finance

Here are the top holdings in a FTSE 100 fund right now

| George Sweeney (DipFA)

Do you know what the top holdings are in a FTSE 100 fund? Or how much of your investment goes…

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The Cineworld share price drops to lowest level in a month. Would I buy it?

| Manika Premsingh

The Cineworld share price has fallen to levels not seen in a month in today’s trading. Is there worse to…

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Personal Finance

Autumn Budget could hit more pensions with 55% tax!

| Alice Guy (FCA)

Rishi Sunak is on the prowl for more tax revenue in his Autumn Budget. Rises in stealth taxes could hit…

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Personal Finance

5 legal alternatives to ‘essay mills’ temptation

| Jennifer Laird

Tempted to use essay mills at university or college this year? Think again! Here's where else you can get help…

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Personal Finance

Make haste! Grab a mortgage deal now before interest rates rise

| Victor Garrett

What's the likelihood of interest rates increasing? How will mortgage lenders respond? And what do mortgage brokers recommend? Here are…

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Which Domino’s Pizza shares should I buy?

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane has been thinking about buying Domino's Pizza shares for his portfolio. Here he considers three different Domino's shares…

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Should I buy the falling Abrdn share price?

| Christopher Ruane

The Abrdn share price has been falling lately. Christopher Ruane examines the company to consider whether this is a buying…

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How much money do I need to live off UK share dividends?

| Kevin Godbold

Here's how I'm aiming to invest my way to a portfolio capable of generating a share dividend income big enough…

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Why the Deliveroo share price might now be justified

| Charles Archer

After positive Q3 results and improving worker conditions, Charles Archer thinks now might be the time to add Deliveroo to…

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Is the Burberry share price set to soar after its new boss is revealed?

| Paul Summers

The Burberry plc (LON:BRBY) share price has been in the doldrums. Will news of a new CEO help turn the…

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