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Two passive income ideas I’d consider now

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane highlights two UK dividend shares on the list of passive income ideas he would consider buying for his…

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2 top FTSE 100 shares to buy right now

| Suraj Radhakrishnan

Here are two FTSE 100 shares that operate in booming sectors that I think are excellent growth options for my…

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The THG share price is crashing again. Would I buy at £2?

| Cliff D'Arcy

The THG share price has dived 19% in the past five days and has crashed by over 70% in less…

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The Rolls-Royce share price is a steal at £1.33. Here’s why

| James Reynolds

James Reynolds explains why he's bullish on Rolls-Royce and thinks that newly-announced partnerships and deals mean the share price is…

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Renewable energy stocks: should I invest in the iShares Global Clean Energy ETF?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

The iShares Global Clean Energy UCITS ETF is one of the most popular ETFs in the UK. Edward Sheldon looks…

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Here’s why the Flutter Entertainment share price dropped

| Harshil Patel

The Flutter Entertainment share price dropped after a cut to earnings guidance. Harshil Patel takes a look at what the…

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BP share price drops on Q3 losses, while share buyback commences

| Alan Oscroft

Despite an underlying Q3 profit and a new share buyback programme, the BP (LON: BP) share price fell on Tuesday…

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This FTSE 250 stock rallied almost 50% in October after a takeover announcement. Is it time to buy?

| Dan Appleby, CFA

FTSE 250 stock Playtech has been the subject of a takeover offer. I can see the opportunity here, so will…

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The Darktrace share price plunges 30% in 10 days! Here’s what I’d do now

| Rupert Hargreaves

This Fool explains why he is looking past the Darktrace share price slump to concentrate on the firm's long-term growth…

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Is Tesla one of the best shares to buy right now?

| Rupert Hargreaves

The market thinks Tesla is one of the best shares to buy right now. However, this Fool is not convinced…

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Terry Smith finally buys Amazon stock for Fundsmith Equity! Here’s why

| Paul Summers

Fundsmith Equity manager Terry Smith has long avoided this online giant. So why has he added Amazon (NASDAQ:AMZN) stock to…

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Here’s what I think investors are missing about the Deliveroo share price

| Rupert Hargreaves

The market is spending too much time focusing on the negatives without considering the positives for the Deliveroo share price…

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3 top growth shares to consider buying in November

| Jon Smith

Jonathan Smith explains three top growth shares surrounding current news events such as COP26 and central bank meetings for interest…

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Personal Finance

15.6 million Brits have poor credit and can’t access finance – will peer to peer lending make a difference?

| Sandy Kenrick

Peer to peer lending is set to launch in the UK. With its inclusive scoring model, Plend is a new…

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“My £2,000 per month side hustle has helped me save for my first family home!”

| Ruby Layram

Hashim Ruan is saving up to £2000 per month from his side hustle. Here's how the Londoner achieved his success.

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My guide to picking the very best penny stocks in 2022

| Harshil Patel

Finding the best penny stocks can be like searching for a needle in a haystack. Harshil Patel looks at how…

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£1,000 to spend? 3 penny stocks to buy today

| Royston Wild

I'm looking for the best UK penny stocks to buy as we head into 2022. Here are three mega-cheap shares…

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The Unilever share price is down. That’s why I’d buy it for passive income today

| Harvey Jones

The Unilever share price has underperformed lately but today's relatively low valuation and high dividend income yield look tempting to…

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Will IAG and Rolls-Royce shares pay dividends in 2022?

| Roland Head

Roland Head examines the outlook for IAG and Rolls-Royce shares and digs into the numbers. Can these businesses restart dividends…

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Personal Finance

How to cancel a phone contract without paying

| Jennifer Laird

Do you have a phone contract you want to get out of? Well, here are some simple tips for how…

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Personal Finance

Renting linked to poor mental health: 5 tips to get on the property ladder

| Sean LaPointe

Are you currently stuck renting in conditions that are harmful to your mental health? Here are 5 tips that could…

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How to unlock the value of your home as equity release market nears £4bn mark

| Sean LaPointe

Thinking of unlocking the value in your home through equity release? Here are your options and what to consider before…

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Personal Finance

Savers are shunning fixed-rate accounts amid rising inflation. But is it a wise move?

| Karl Talbot

A new report reveals savers have turned their back on fixed savings accounts during the pandemic. But with inflation on…

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2 penny stocks to buy now

| Royston Wild

I'm searching for the best dirt-cheap UK shares to add to my shares portfolio. Here are two top-drawer penny stocks…

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10 of the best FTSE 100 stocks to buy for 2022

| Manika Premsingh

The past year has seen a 30% rise in the FTSE 100 index. But which of its constituent stocks can…

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Will the budget help the Wetherspoon share price get back to 1,700p?

| Nathan Marks

The Wetherspoon share price has been pummelled by the pandemic but could the autumn budget provide a buying opportunity for…

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Winter is coming for the FTSE 100 – but here’s one stock that may beat the odds

| Stephen Bhasera

The Bank of England is poised to raise interest rates, making it even tougher for FTSE 100 companies to be…

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Is the BT share price headed towards a recovery?

| Suraj Radhakrishnan

The BT share price looks like it is making a recovery. Here's why I'm considering an investment in the telecom…

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UK shares: 1 stock to buy with £1K

| Jabran Khan

Jabran Khan is on the lookout for the best UK shares to buy now for his portfolio. Here is one…

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These classy FTSE 250 growth stocks could be FTSE 100-bound

| Paul Summers

Making the jump to the FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) is no mean feat but Paul Summers thinks these two growth stocks…

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Will Shell split up to go green? How would it affect the share price?

| James Reynolds

James Reynolds considers whether a potential split up of Royal Dutch Shell would have a positive impact on the share…

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One of the best UK shares to buy now for growth and income

| Kevin Godbold

This company is a rare example of a UK share with robust underlying growth prospects and a decent dividend yield.…

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Personal Finance

Property market booming in 2021, but are we heading for a 2022 bust?

| Vee Tardrew

The property market is expecting the highest number of sales since 2007. But what’s behind the boom and should we…

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Why the THG share price fell 50% in October

| Alan Oscroft

The THG Holdings (LON: THG) share price has collapsed since early September. I'm eyeing up a possible buying opportunity now.

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This FTSE 250 stock has underperformed in 2021. Is this about to change?

| Dan Appleby, CFA

The Games Workshop share price has underperformed the FTSE 250 by over 20% in 2021. After this period of underperformance,…

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Is iShares Physical Gold ETC the golden ticket to hedge against inflation?

| Niki Jerath

If central banks raise interest rates in response to inflation, an asset without any earnings such as gold may not…

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£500 to invest? 3 cheap FTSE 100 stocks to buy today

| Royston Wild

I'm searching for the best-value FTSE 100 stocks to buy for my shares portfolio. Here are three blue-chip beauties on…

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Personal Finance

53% of Brits feel online shopping leads to overspending: 6 steps to kick the habit!

| Diana Bocco

New research shows that online shopping is more likely to lead to overspending. If you're overspending, here are 6 steps…

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2 excellent FTSE 100 stocks to buy in November

| Stuart Blair

Last November, the FTSE 100 soared. While I don't see a similar rise happening this November, I believe these FTSE…

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Why the Lloyds share price rose 7% in October

| Alan Oscroft

After a strong month in October, the Lloyds (LON: LLOY) share price has now climbed more than 80% in 12…

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