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The Hurricane Energy (LON:HUR) share price drops on production guidance

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

The Hurricane Energy (LON:HUR) share price fell due to rising uncertainty about its full-year production volumes. Zaven Boyrazian explains.

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Petrofac (LON:PFC) fined £77m after bribery investigation

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

The Petrofac share price is surging following the end of the bribery investigations into the company. Zaven Boyrazian explains the…

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I was right about the Greggs share price (LSE: GRG) soaring!

| Cliff D'Arcy

The Greggs share price has leapt by a quarter in just four months. But after a great Q3 trading update,…

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Shares to buy now: a double-digit dividend grower I’d consider

| Christopher Ruane

With its track record of double-digit dividend raises, Judges Scientific is on our writer's list of shares to buy now…

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Tesco share price: what to expect in October?

| Suraj Radhakrishnan

With an interim report due tomorrow, will the Tesco share price see a boost? Here is why I will be…

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These 5 FTSE 100 stocks missed the 2020-21 boom!

| Cliff D'Arcy

The FTSE 100 is up almost 20% over the past 12 months. Alas, these five stocks all missed this bull…

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The Lloyds Bank share price is up 70% in a year! Can it continue to soar?

| Manika Premsingh

The Lloyds Bank share price has jumped 7% in the past couple of weeks, but that is nothing compared to…

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The Boohoo share price has crashed, what should I do?

| Alan Oscroft

The Boohoo (LON: BOO) share price has plunged on first-half earnings weakness. Should I sell now, or top up with…

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Sainsbury’s SmartShop: Can scanning your own items save you money?

| Karl Talbot

Sainsbury's SmartShop allows you to scan your own items while you shop. But is the scheme any good? And can…

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4 super-cheap small- and mid-cap US health stocks I’d snap up for long-term value

| Stephen Bhasera

These 4 small and mid-cap health stocks are trading at a significant discount, exhibit potential for long-term value and have…

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5 reasons why I’m not worried about a stock market crash

| Alice Guy (FCA)

Investing in shares may seem like a rollercoaster ride. Alice Guy shares five reasons why a stock market crash won't…

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What’s next for the Cineworld share price?

| Suraj Radhakrishnan

The Cineworld share price is on the rise again. However, here's why I am still not convinced about its potential…

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2 of the best UK shares to buy with £300 each

| Royston Wild

I have £300 in my pocket. And I'm on the hunt for the best UK shares to buy following September's…

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Here’s my verdict on the current Cineworld share price

| Jabran Khan

Jabran Khan delves deeper into the Cineworld share price currently and decides if he would buy or avoid the shares…

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Here’s my verdict on the current Tesco share price

| Jabran Khan

Jabran Khan delves deeper into the current state of play with the Tesco share price and decides whether he would…

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Would UK shares recover after a stock market crash?

| Christopher Ruane

If a stock market crash happens, could UK share prices recover? Christopher Ruane considers the possibilities - and the impact…

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Can your pension pot tackle the climate crisis?

| Kate Anderson

As part of the £2.6 trillion invested in pensions in the UK, is your pension pot the secret superpower that…

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£19.4 billion in unclaimed pensions – is yours one of them?

| Anne East

Nearly £20 billion of pension cash is languishing unclaimed. Here’s why and how you should check whether you’ve got money…

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These 3 events could trigger a stock market crash in October

| Cliff D'Arcy

How likely is a stock market crash in October? History does suggest this is a risky month. These three things…

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2 UK dividend shares I’d buy with £1,000

| Christopher Ruane

With £1,000 to invest in UK dividend shares, Christopher Ruane identifies two UK blue-chip companies he would consider buying for…

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Mortgage approvals fall to lowest level for a year: 3 steps to help boost your chances!

| Sean LaPointe

With the number of mortgage approvals in the UK dropping, here are three practical steps to help improve your chances…

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Is the September correction the start of a stock market crash?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

The September stock market correction created a lot of uncertainty among investors. But what exactly happened? And is this a…

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Why now is a bad time to buy a used car!

| George Sweeney (DipFA)

Are you wondering whether now is a bad time to buy a used car? Here’s what’s happening with the second-hand…

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The AO World share price crashes 25% in one day. Time to buy?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

The AO World share price crashed following operational disruptions due to a shortage in delivery drivers, but has the market…

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The Wise share price plunges 10% in 2 weeks! Here’s what I’d do now

| Rupert Hargreaves

Rupert Hargreaves explains why the Wise share price has tanked recently and why he thinks this is an opportunity for…

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Greggs share price rises 140% in a year: is it too late to buy?

| Roland Head

The Greggs share price is climbing after the company announced plans to double its sales in five years. Roland Head…

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Is the Eqtec share price set to make a comeback?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

The Eqtec share price continues to fall after a runaway valuation in 2020. But is now the time to buy?…

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Personal Finance

VAT set to double in October – how will this affect you?

| Anne East

VAT for the hospitality and leisure sector has more than doubled from 5% to 12.5%. Here’s why and how it…

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2 UK shares to buy now

| Rupert Hargreaves

Rupert Hargreaves explains why he thinks these are two of the best UK shares for him to buy now as…

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3 FTSE 100 shares to buy

| Rupert Hargreaves

Rupert Hargreaves takes a look at three FTSE 100 shares he'd like to buy for the long term following the…

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How are investors reacting to the Evergrande crisis?

| Karl Talbot

With the future of Evergrande remaining uncertain, Karl Talbot explores how investors are reacting to the Chinese property developer's situation.

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What’s going on with the Powerhouse Energy (LON:PHE) share price?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

The Powerhouse Energy (LON:PHE) share price continues to tumble as investor patience starts to wear thin. Zaven Boyrazian investigates.

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What’s the big fuss about the Oxford Nanopore share price?

| Jon Smith

Jonathan Smith looks into the hype around the Oxford Nanopore share price and finds an innovative company with great potential.

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Cost of living: new £500m Household Support Fund offers silver lining

| Victor Garrett

Victor Garrett explores the Household Support Fund that is intended to support families as coronavirus support schemes come to an…

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The Novacyt (LON:NCYT) share price continues to tumble on delays

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

The Novacyt (LON:NCYT) share price continues to decline after pandemic disruptions cause a six-month delay in new product launches.

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Why did the BT share price just crash? And should I buy now?

| Alan Oscroft

Just when I thought the BT (LON: BT.A) share price was set to recover, it hits a new crunch. Is…

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We’re halfway through the ISA year! Here are the top 3 lessons I’ve learnt so far

| Jon Smith

Jonathan Smith muses over the continued impact of Covid-19, rising inflation and the importance of dividend income as he looks…

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Will the easyJet share price fly in October?

| Andy Ross

The easyJet share price has some short-term momentum, but can that translate into a profitable opportunity or long term gain?

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UK shares to buy in advance of a Santa rally

| Andy Ross

UK shares often finish the calendar year strongly in what's known as a Santa rally and these two shares that…

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I was right before about the Rolls-Royce share price! What am I doing now?

| Stuart Blair

The Rolls-Royce share price has risen significantly over the past month after I stated that I thought it was a…

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