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Top dividend shares: is Unilever worth buying over Molten Ventures?

| Andrew Woods

In this article, the author looks at both sides of the dividend debate by exploring whether top dividend shares are…

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Here’s why I’m still not buying Lucid stock

| Dan Appleby, CFA

Lucid stock was on fire earlier this year. But it's tumbled in December. Here's why I'm still not buying the…

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5 FTSE 250 shares to buy for 2022

| Rupert Hargreaves

These are some of the best FTSE 250 shares to buy for growth next year, says Rupert Hargreaves, who would…

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After acquisition news, I think this FTSE 250 stock is a ‘no-brainer’ buy

| Stuart Blair

Acquisitions can sometimes lead to great things for a company. In the case of this FTSE 250 stock, Stuart Blair…

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What’s going on with the Avacta share price?

| Rupert Hargreaves

This Fool explains why he thinks the Avacta share price has been underperforming, and the catalyst that could cause a…

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Investing basics: 3 rules that helped me become a better investor

| James Reynolds

Investing basics may seem simple, but they are fundamental to the success of any investor, whether first starting out or…

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The Darktrace share price is down 30% in one month! Where’s it going in 2022?

| Paul Summers

The Darktrace plc (LON:DARK) share price has been walloped. Is it time for this Fool to begin building a position…

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Why the Cineworld share price crashed today

| Roland Head

The Cineworld share price is crashing on fears the company will face a C$1.2bn legal payout. Roland Head elaborates.

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This growth share is up 150% this year. Will it also be a winner in 2022?

| Andy Ross

This growth share is probably the top performing FTSE 350 share price over the last 12 months, but can it…

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Is this penny stock a buy after a 50% plunge this year?

| Dan Appleby, CFA

This penny stock has crashed since listing last December. Has the recent share price weakness presented me with a buying…

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Worried about retirement? Follow these 4 tips to boost your pension pot

| Karl Talbot

New research reveals that a large percentage of Brits worry about the size of their pension pots. So how can…

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Is the tumbling THG share price an opportunity or not?

| Andy Ross

The THG share price has had a terrible 2021 and has fallen by around 75%, so could it now be…

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Is it time for me to sell BT shares?

| Manika Premsingh

Manika Premsingh’s investment in BT is loss-making right now. Is it time to sell? Or should she wait a while…

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2 cheap UK shares under £5 to buy!

| Royston Wild

I'm looking for the best bargain stocks to buy today. Here are two top, cheap UK shares I'm thinking of…

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Here’s what I think will happen to the Marks and Spencer share price in 2022

| Rupert Hargreaves

The Marks and Spencer share price appears primed for growth in 2022 as multiple tailwinds support the company's expansion next…

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Is this FTSE 100 penny stock a buy for 2022?

| Dan Appleby, CFA

Not every penny stock is a company with a small market value. Here’s one in the FTSE 100 that I…

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Omicron could destroy these two share prices

| Andy Ross

Working from home as a result of Omicron has the potential to further weaken the case for investing in these…

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3 stock tips from Warren Buffett for generating wealth

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith considers some of the stock tips that Warren Buffett has offered over his many decades of successful investing.

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Will the Boohoo share price rise to 400p in 2022?

| Kevin Godbold

Bullish directors haven't stopped the plunge in Boohoo's stock price, but there could be a bounce coming. Will it return…

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These were the biggest FTSE 100 risers last week

| Karl Talbot

Which stocks were the biggest risers in the FTSE 100 last week? And which stocks suffered the biggest falls? Karl…

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Personal Finance

The true cost of Christmas: most Brits won’t recover until April!

| Ruby Layram

How long will it take you to recover from Christmas? Ruby Layram takes a look at the spending habits of…

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

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith explains the reasons why he'd be down if he had bought HSBC shares five years ago, and if…

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New year, new you? Over 75% of workers plan to look for a new job in 2022!

| Diana Bocco

With the job market booming, three-quarters of workers are ready to move on in search of green pastures. Diana Bocco…

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Take a look at the most bought shares in the UK last week!

| George Sweeney (DipFA)

Read on if you’d like to know the shares UK investors were buying last week on the Hargreaves Lansdown investing…

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Here’s my verdict on the current BT share price

| Jabran Khan

This Fool dissects the current BT share price and decides if he would buy or avoid the shares for his…

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Cineworld shares are down 30% in a year. Here’s why I’d still buy the penny stock

| Manika Premsingh

The Cineworld share price is down 30% in the past month as the Omicron variant makes the stock markets uncertain…

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5 shares to buy now with £20,000

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer sets out his possible list of five blue chip shares to buy now for his portfolio if he…

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2 simple Warren Buffett habits anyone can apply

| Christopher Ruane

There are two simple techniques leading investor Warren Buffett uses to help him find investments. Our writer explains why he…

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3 reasons I like dividend shares as passive income ideas

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer thinks dividend shares are among his favourite passive income ideas. Here he explains why he feels that way.

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This is the minimum amount of savings we’ll need for a comfortable retirement

| Atanas Nikolaev

I investigate how much you will need in order to have either a minimum, moderate or comfortable standard of living…

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Omicron variant: 3 cheap UK shares I’ll be buying to navigate the crisis

| Andrew Woods

Certain shares perform better than others when Covid-19 is on front pages. The author analyses three cheap UK shares that…

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Here’s why the Stagecoach share price is soaring

| Christopher Ruane

The Stagecoach share price has jumped in today's trading. Here our writer explains why -- and how he plans to…

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UK shares that could be primed for an amazing Santa Rally in December

| Andy Ross

If there is a Santa Rally with the stock market rising in December these UK shares could be both short-term…

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I’m betting on these UK biotech shares growing over 4,000%

| Alex Crisp

Alex thinks these UK shares could deliver him a tasty sum in a few years. This disruptive biotech stock is…

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The AMC share price is collapsing! Is the party over for the meme stock?

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith notes the 15% fall in the AMC share price yesterday, and explains why it could be the beginning…

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UK tech stocks: 3 of my top picks for 2022 and beyond

| James Reynolds

James Reynolds thinks UK tech stocks represent an undervalued and under-utilized part of the stock market that will go through…

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3 UK passive income stocks to buy today under £2

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Zaven Boyrazian is looking for cheap UK stocks and shares his top picks for 2022 to aim for sizeable passive…

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Tesla’s share price just fell under $1,000! Should I buy the stock now?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

The Tesla share price is now under $1,000 after a month of decline. But is this actually a buying opportunity?…

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Darktrace’s share price just dropped under 400p. Should I buy the stock now?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

The Darktrace share price is now trading under 400p after suffering a 60% drop since October. But is this actually…

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How I’d build a passive income by investing just £30 a week

| Manika Premsingh

Investing can sound daunting at the very start, but Manika Premsingh believes that even the smallest amount can lead to…

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