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2 FTSE 100 stocks with insider buying

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Insiders at these FTSE 100 firms just spent millions on stock. Edward Sheldon looks at whether he should buy shares…

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The Boohoo share price tanks on earnings. Is this a buying opportunity?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

The Boohoo share price continued to drop following its latest results, but is now the time to buy? Zaven Boyrazian…

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The Synairgen (SNG) share price tanks 20% on earnings. What happened?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

The Synairgen (LON:SNG) share price dropped by double-digits, despite the firm making key progress in clinical trials. Is this a…

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Evergrande shares suspended ahead of possible buyout news

| Alan Oscroft

Shares in the heavily indebted Chinese firm Evergrande have crashed 80% in 2021. It now sounds like it's on the…

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Here are my top FTSE 100 stocks to watch out for this week

| Jon Smith

Jonathan Smith runs through the top FTSE 100 stocks he's watching this week with information on dividends, property prices and…

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Should I sell my Deliveroo shares now? No!

| Jon Smith

Jonathan Smith talks through recent events regarding Deliveroo and why he feels further growth is brewing for Deliveroo shares.

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Why and how I’d invest £500 a month in ESG stocks

| Jon Smith

Jonathan Smith explains how diversifying and investing regularly over time helps him stay on top of hot ESG stocks both…

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How I’d aim to generate a passive income with just £50 a week

| Rupert Hargreaves

Rupert Hargreaves explains how he would invest £50 a week to generate a passive income stream from stocks and shares…

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How I’d invest £20k in a Stocks and Shares ISA

| Rupert Hargreaves

Rupert Hargreaves outlines the four primary investments he'd buy for his Stocks and Shares ISA with a lump sum of…

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The IAG share price: opportunity or trap?

| Rupert Hargreaves

Rupert Hargreaves weighs up the pros and cons of investing in IAG shares at current levels, considering its potential as…

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Top British dividend stocks for October

| The Motley Fool Staff

 We asked our freelance writers to share the top dividend stocks they’d buy in October, including BP and Somero Enterprises.

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Facing unemployment now furlough has ended? Here are 10 interview must-knows

| Alice Guy (FCA)

Are you facing unemployment and looking for work now that furlough has ended? Alice Guy shares 10 must-know interview tips…

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Here’s how you can save pounds and kilos during World Vegetarian Month

| George Sweeney (DipFA)

Want to know how you can save money and lose weight during World Vegetarian Month? Check out these tips if…

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Is the Rolls-Royce share price finally on the road to recovery?

| Rupert Hargreaves

Rupert Hargreaves explains why he thinks the Rolls-Royce share price has finally become investable after nearly two years.

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3 penny stocks with explosive growth potential

| Rupert Hargreaves

Rupert Hargreaves highlights two penny stocks (and one that almost qualifies for that description) that he'd buy for their explosive…

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Is the Tesco share price a FTSE 100 bargain?

| Rupert Hargreaves

Rupert Hargreaves explains why he thinks the Tesco share price is incredibly undervalued considering the group's long run potential.

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How I aim to protect my portfolio from a stock market crash

| Rupert Hargreaves

Rupert Hargreaves highlights the Investments he'd make to protect his portfolio from a stock market crash if one's on the…

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Why is the JD Wetherspoon (JDW) share price rising?

| Manika Premsingh

The JD Wetherspoon share price is up some 3% even though its latest results are disappointing. What’s going on?

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Breaking up with your broadband provider to become pain-free!

| Kate Anderson

Are you thinking about switching your broadband provider? Kate Anderson takes a look at the one thing you need to…

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3 FTSE 100 stock updates I’m awaiting in October

| Manika Premsingh

These FTSE 100 stocks release their updates in the first half of October, which could be particularly important right now. 

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5 tricks for getting the best mortgage rate

| Alice Guy (FCA)

What might stop you from getting a great mortgage deal? Alice Guy investigates and reveals 5 tricks for getting the…

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This is the astonishing amount house prices have risen each day for the last 6 months!

| Sean LaPointe

The UK property market is currently on fire. Here is how much house prices have risen each day for the…

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2 reasons why I’m scratching my head about the Lloyds share price

| Jon Smith

Jonathan Smith talks about recent events including the higher bond yields and strong UK GDP data, and why it should…

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Fuel crisis is driving the UK recovery off the road

| Kate Anderson

The ongoing fuel crisis may well have applied the brakes on the UK's economic recovery. But what could it mean…

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Has the JD Wetherspoon (JDW) share price hit rock bottom?

| Alan Oscroft

The JD Wetherspoon (LON: JDW) share price rises, despite 2021's record losses due to Covid restrictions. Should I buy this…

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3 of the best UK shares to buy now

| Suraj Radhakrishnan

Suraj Radhakrishnan explains why he thinks these are the best three UK shares to buy now despite fears of a…

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Where will the Rolls-Royce share price go in Q4 2021?

| G A Chester

The Rolls-Royce share price is up 33% since mid-September and more than 200% over the last 12 months. What are…

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Why did a stock market correction happen in September?

| Manika Premsingh

The FTSE 100 index fell by 1% in September. Why did this happen? And what happens next? Here’s what this…

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Why has the AO World share price just crashed 20%?

| Alan Oscroft

The AO World share price has suffered in 2021, made worse by the latest trading update. But it has me…

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After a blockbuster IPO, is the Oxford Nanopore share price too expensive?

| Rupert Hargreaves

Rupert Hargreaves takes a look at the Oxford Nanopore share price - after one of the hottest IPOs of 2021…

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Here’s how to avoid paying interest on your credit card as average APR hits a new high

| Sean LaPointe

Credit card users could face more expensive debt after the average APR hit a new high. Are there ways to…

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The Royal Dutch Shell share price jumps! Is it too late to buy?

| Rupert Hargreaves

The Royal Dutch Shell share price is benefitting from higher oil prices. But is this a short-term jump. or something…

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Personal Finance

Over half of Brits spending more on wellness products than a year ago

| Sean LaPointe

Brits are taking their mental and physical health very seriously this year and many are therefore spending more on wellness…

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“There’s a hack for that”: how iPhone users might be scammed out of £1,000!

| Jennifer Laird

How can hackers steal £1,000 from your iPhone? It's simpler than you might think. Here's how this contactless scam could…

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Job hunting? Here’s how to get six months of free broadband

| Kate Anderson

There's a new scheme that gives jobseekers six months of free broadband. Kate Anderson breaks down how the scheme works…

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Marcus increases its easy access interest rate for the 1st time in 3 years! Are savings rates (finally) starting to rise?

| Karl Talbot

The interest rate on the Marcus savings account has risen to 0.6%. So how does it stack up against other…

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3 UK dividend stocks to buy in October

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Dividend stocks pay investors cash income for doing nothing. Here, Edward Sheldon highlights three dividend payers he likes as we…

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The 1 UK stock I bought last month

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Edward Sheldon just bought a UK technology stock for his investment portfolio. Here, he discusses what he bought and why…

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Personal Finance

The Stamp Duty holiday has officially ended: how much will you have to pay now?

| Sean LaPointe

The stamp duty holiday in England and Northern Ireland has officially ended. Here’s how much buyers will pay from 1…

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Boohoo’s share price just crashed 15%. Is it time to sell?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Boohoo's share price just tanked on the back of a disappointing set of H1 results. Were the results that bad?…

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