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

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

BP shares have a reputation for paying high dividends. But is the stock actually a good investment? Zaven Boyrazian takes…

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Where will the Oxford Nanopore share price go in 2022?

| Christopher Ruane

What might happen to the Oxford Nanopore share price in the coming 12 months? Christopher Ruane shares his insights.

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If I’d invested £1,000 in the FTSE 100 5 years ago, here’s how much I’d have today

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

The FTSE 100 has historically generated some impressive returns, but recently the index has staggered. Is there a way to…

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

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Tesla shares have delivered some explosive performance in recent years, but exactly how much has the stock surged? Zaven Boyrazian…

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As the Cineworld share price surges, should I buy?

| Christopher Ruane

The Cineworld share price has surged in recent trading. Christopher Ruane puts his popcorn aside and considers whether this is…

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2 electric vehicle stocks to buy in 2022!

| Royston Wild

I'm looking for the best electric vehicle stocks to buy for my portfolio this year. Here are two top-quality shares…

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How I would build passive income through dividend shares in 2022

| Hamish Cassidy

Building a passive income is a top goal for many investors. These dividend shares can help develop my passive income…

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The Alibaba share price has slumped 40%! Should I buy?

| Rupert Hargreaves

This Fool tries to establish if the Alibaba share price is worth buying at current levels after recent declines.

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Investing Articles

3 penny stocks to buy and hold for a decade

| Rupert Hargreaves

With their low valuations and growth potential over the next couple of years, these penny stocks look like undervalued bargains…

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The Greggs share price falls despite solid trading. Time to buy?

| Paul Summers

The Greggs plc (LON:GRG) share price is on the back foot today despite a better-than-expected performance. Paul Summers remains bullish.

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Revealed: the top 5 FTSE 100 stocks of 2021!

| Alice Guy (FCA)

Alice Guy takes a look at the best- and worst-performing FTSE 100 stocks in 2021 and how they can inform…

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2 passive income ideas I’d use with £5 a day

| Christopher Ruane

£5 a day could form the basis of regular income. Our writer explains he would use it to invest in…

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Get up to 12,000 Avios points with your American Express card!

| Katie Royals

American Express has launched new offers on its British Airways credit cards that could see you rack up thousands of…

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Could this electric vehicle stock explode in 2022?

| Dylan Hood

Rivian was one of the hottest stocks to IPO in 2021. Dylan takes a look if he thinks this electric…

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Passive Income: how I’m building a dividend portfolio with just £25 a week

| James Reynolds

Passive income is the goal of any savvy investor, and I intend to build it with a dividend portfolio and…

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5 of the best shares I’d buy now for the stock market rally in 2022

| Kevin Godbold

The potential for stock market returns looks positive to me over all timescales at this point and these are the…

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Can Warren Buffett techniques work when investing £500?

| Christopher Ruane

Warren Buffett applies his investment approach using large sums of money. Christopher Ruane explains why he follows the same principles…

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This is where I think the Rolls-Royce share price is headed this year

| Dan Appleby, CFA

The Rolls-Royce share price has been depressed for years now. Dan Appleby looks at the prospects for the business and…

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£1,000 to spare! Here’s how I’d invest in the FTSE 100

| Dan Appleby, CFA

The FTSE 100 is an index of the largest companies listed in the UK. Here’s how I’d invest using the…

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3 top penny stocks to buy for 2022 and beyond!

| Royston Wild

I'm searching for the hottest penny stocks to buy for the 2020s. Here are three cheap UK shares I think…

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Lloyds isn’t the dirt-cheap FTSE 100 share I’d buy today!

| Royston Wild

I don’t care about Lloyds’ low share price! I'd much rather buy other cheap FTSE 100 shares for my portfolio…

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How I’d start investing with £200 a month

| Christopher Ruane

Is it possible to start investing in shares with £200 a month? Christopher Ruane thinks it is and explains how…

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5 ways to smash your financial goals in 2022

| Alice Guy (FCA)

Alice Guy takes a look at five ways to build wealth, start saving, get your finances on track and smash…

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5 expert secrets to reaching your savings goals in 2022

| Ruby Layram

Are you looking for ways to boost your savings in 2022? Here are an expert's secrets that could help you…

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The IAG (LSE:IAG) share price took off this week – will it soar in 2022?

| Stephen Bhasera

The IAG share price was up 11% yesterday. Stephen Bhasera breaks down why this may have happened and whether it…

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Stock market crash: 5 soothing messages from billionaire Warren Buffett

| Cliff D'Arcy

As share prices keep soaring, the risk of another stock market crash creeps up. But these sage words of wisdom…

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How I’d use £25 a week to build a passive income stream from shares

| Kevin Godbold

Recent strength in the stock market suggests an improved outlook for businesses. Here's what I'm doing now to aim for…

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Forget gold! I’d follow Warren Buffett’s advice in 2022

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Buying and holding shares of high-quality businesses like Warren Buffett is a proven strategy to grow wealth, but how do…

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Will Royal Mail shares double in 2022?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Royal Mail shares have been on fire, but can this momentum continue in 2022 and beyond? Zaven Boyrazian investigates.

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Need to stretch your budget? Time to consider our top-rated credit cards!

| Ruby Layram

Have you been feeling the spending squeeze? Here's what you need to know if you're thinking of borrowing money using…

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

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

BT shares are some of the most popular to own in the UK, but are they actually a good investment?…

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Renewable energy boom: my top 3 shares for 2022

| Suraj Radhakrishnan

Renewable energy is becoming an increasingly important sector and here are three UK shares that I'm looking at to capitalise…

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Find out the 5 best and worst performing US stocks of 2021!

| George Sweeney (DipFA)

Here are the five best- and worst-performing stocks of 2021, along with some investing insights to help your investing journey…

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A top FTSE 100 income stock to buy

| Dan Appleby, CFA

I’ve been looking for income stocks in the FTSE 100 for my portfolio. I view this company as the best…

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Is this UK share a Warren Buffett ‘cigar butt’?

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane explains what Warren Buffett means by 'cigar butt' companies -- and considers whether one UK share is such…

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Personal Finance

The top 10 most stolen cars in the UK revealed: is yours on the list?

| Sean LaPointe

A new report has revealed the most stolen car models in the UK. Read on to find out if your…

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Could Dry January kickstart my passive income?

| Christopher Ruane

Cutting out alcohol can pave the way for new passive income streams from dividend shares. Our writer explains why, and…

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Personal Finance

‘Why are UK stock prices quoted in pence not pounds?’

| Katie Royals

UK stock prices are quoted in pence rather than pounds and have been for years. But why? Katie Royals takes…

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Personal Finance

Could new car insurance rules mean the end of switching discounts?

| Sean LaPointe

Car insurance companies will no longer be allowed to jack up prices for loyal customers. But what does this mean…

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Is this ETF the easiest way to follow a value investing strategy?

| Niki Jerath

At the heart of value investing is buying quality stocks at good prices. Can I use this exchange-traded fund as…

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