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Does the BP share price jump make sense?

| Hermione Taylor

With its share price up by 17% in a month and fuel shortages persisting, I’m asking myself whether the BP…

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Why I’m looking to buy these 3 electric vehicle stocks now

| Hermione Taylor

Fuel shortages have dominated the news, meaning surging interest in electric cars. Here are three electric vehicle stocks I’m looking…

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Personal Finance

Say goodbye to cheap mortgage deals…

| Kate Anderson

Kate Anderson investigates whether rising inflation could mean the end of cheap mortgage rates - and what you can do…

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Could panic buying trigger a stock market crash?

| Hermione Taylor

Panic buying has hit the news again. Now I’m starting to wonder if the same behaviour could trigger a stock…

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Personal Finance

How I’m aiming to protect my money as inflation concerns soar alongside energy prices

| Karl Talbot

Inflation is kicking in, and there are fears that it could rise to as much as 4% by the end…

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Personal Finance

Taking a gamble? What are the top 3 mistakes for an angel investor?

| Alice Guy (FCA)

Angel investing is a risky business and can lead to expensive losses. Alice guy investigates the top 3 angel investor…

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After Tesco shares spike sharply upwards, are they still a buy?

| Alan Oscroft

The Tesco (LON: TSCO) share price has kicked upwards after a good set of first-half results. But is it still…

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2 FTSE 100 shares to buy and hold for a decade

| Suraj Radhakrishnan

I'm always on the lookout for stable FTSE 100 shares for my long-term portfolio. Here are two stocks that I…

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Personal Finance

Energy price hikes are coming: take these 6 crucial steps to prepare yourself now

| George Sweeney (DipFA)

Ofgem has warned that the price of energy will increase next spring. Here are six crucial steps you can take…

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Will the ITM share price ever return to 600p?

| Roland Head

The ITM share price has collapsed since January, falling by 50%. Roland Head asks if this hydrogen stock is now…

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I’d buy this FTSE 100 share that’s 20% cheaper than a year ago

| Christopher Ruane

This well-known FTSE 100 share has tumbled 20% in a year. Christopher Ruane explains why he would consider buying it…

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3 UK shares to buy now for my ISA

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane highlights three names from his list of shares to buy now that he would consider for his ISA…

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Personal Finance

These stocks were the most traded in September

| Sean LaPointe

Wondering which stocks were most traded among UK investors in September? Here are all the answers, as well as some…

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Personal Finance

Revealed! These are the streets in the UK with the most expensive house prices

| Sean LaPointe

Have you ever wondered which streets in the UK have the highest average house prices? Wonder no more. A new…

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Top growth stocks to buy now for the recovery

| Paul Summers

Assuming markets don't get thrown off course, Paul Summers thinks these growth stocks could do very well in the months…

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Best shares to buy now: 3 UK stocks with huge growth potential

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Stock market volatility is throwing up attractive opportunities, says Edward Sheldon. Here are three UK growth stocks he'd buy today.

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Personal Finance

Bank switch hack: how to visit the Shard or drive a supercar – for free!

| Karl Talbot

Virgin's bank switch bonus comes in the form of a £150 Experience Day voucher that you can use for a…

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As the Greatland Gold (GGP) share price explodes, should I buy more?

| Stuart Blair

The Greatland Gold share price soared 25% yesterday. After a pretty miserable 2021, should I be buying more shares in…

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Can I be sure of the Royal Dutch Shell share price (LSE: RDSB)?

| Cliff D'Arcy

The Shell share price has almost doubled since its lows of late October 2020. But after such a strong surge,…

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I think the BP share price is only just getting started

| Rupert Hargreaves

The BP share price has been rising recently. Rupert Hargreaves thinks the stock will continue to head higher as growth…

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Is the Darktrace share price at risk of further declines?

| Rupert Hargreaves

The Darktrace share price has been falling, but this could be an opportunity for long-term investors like me, says Rupert…

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Personal Finance

£13.5 BILLION of potential returns missed out on by parents contributing to a Junior Cash ISA

| Sean LaPointe

Could you be limiting your child's financial nest egg by saving for them in a junior cash ISA instead of…

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Will the Lloyds share price ever return to 63p?

| Rupert Hargreaves

Rupert Hargreaves explains why he thinks the Lloyds share price has the potential to return to 63p in the near…

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Here’s how I find the best FTSE growth stocks

| Paul Summers

Paul Summers reveals some of the things he looks for when screening for what thinks are the best FTSE growth…

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4 penny stocks I’d buy after the recent sell-off

| Royston Wild

I'm on the hunt for the best penny stocks to buy following recent stock market slumps. Here's a selection of…

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Personal Finance

Will the 5.7% minimum wage hike be enough for the lowest earners?

| Kate Anderson

Will a bump in the minimum wage make a difference for low-income earners? Kate Anderson looks at what is being…

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Investing Articles

£29bn in dividends from these 5 FTSE 100 stocks in 2021!

| Cliff D'Arcy

FTSE 100 dividends are forecast to soar by 36% to £84.1bn in 2021, after a terrible 2020. And these five…

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Here’s a dirt-cheap FTSE 250 stock with an 11% dividend yield!

| Manika Premsingh

The FTSE 250 stock benefited from stock market conditions over the past year, but some of the gains have begun…

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Investing Articles

1 FTSE 100 dividend stock to consider buying with an ultra-high 9% yield

| Jon Smith

Jonathan Smith explains why Persimmon could be an attractive FTSE 100 dividend stock in the property sector for his portfolio.

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Personal Finance

What is car insurance ghost broking and how can I avoid it?

| Alice Guy (FCA)

Ghost broking car insurance scams are on the rise. Here's how you can avoid them and what you can do…

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Personal Finance

Stamp Duty tops the list of confusing financial terms

| Sean LaPointe

New research shows that 'Stamp Duty' is the financial term that's seen the greatest increase in search volume in the…

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1 FTSE 100 stock that is beating inflation hands-down

| Manika Premsingh

The FTSE 100 stock struggled with cost pressures earlier in the year, but seems to be coming out on top…

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As the NatWest share price shrugs off the threat of a big fine, should I buy?

| Alan Oscroft

The NatWest (LON: NWG) share price has nearly doubled in a year. Will news of a likely large fine knock…

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Personal Finance

Why the majority of Brits are wrong to let their home insurance renew automatically

| Sean LaPointe

Do you let your home insurance renew automatically every year without lifting a finger? If so, it could be a…

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Personal Finance

Teachers could receive a £3K pay rise: is the government making a U-turn?

| Ruby Layram

The £3K teaching bonus will be available to teachers in the fields of Maths, Physics, Chemistry and Computing for the…

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Why have some FTSE 100 stocks risen more than others? Here are 2 picks I like!

| Jabran Khan

Jabran Khan explores why some FTSE 100 stocks have risen, as well as two of them he likes for his…

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2 passive income ideas on sale now

| Christopher Ruane

Two of Christopher Ruane's passive income ideas are now cheaper than they were a year ago. Here's why he would…

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Personal Finance

Why are Scottish house prices going wild?

| Jennifer Laird

As house prices continue to rise across Scotland, here's a look at what's causing the surge and what it means…

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Personal Finance

Should potential homebuyers hold off until 2022 post-Stamp Duty holiday?

| Jennifer Laird

If you're planning to buy a house now that the Stamp Duty holiday is over, should you buy now or…

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Personal Finance

America’s running out of money – and it could impact your investments!

| George Sweeney (DipFA)

The US government is running out of money. Here’s what’s going on, what it could mean for your investments, and…

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