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Investing Articles

How I’d build passive income streams for the cost of a pint

| Christopher Ruane

Instead of buying a pint or a coffee each day, here's how our writer would use the money to set…

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Is SSE the best renewable energy stock?

| Andy Ross

SSE is attracting the interest of an activist investor. Even without that, this Fool thinks it looks like a really…

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4 UK dividend shares I’d buy in October

| Christopher Ruane

Looking ahead to October, Christopher Ruane would consider adding these four UK dividend shares to his portfolio. Here's why.

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Personal Finance

Did summer 2021 mark peak house price growth?

| Sean LaPointe

Good news for buyers: according to estate agent Hamptons, summer 2021 could have marked peak growth in house prices in…

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Personal Finance

When the BoE FINALLY raises interest rates, here’s what it will mean for you

| Karl Talbot

When the Bank of England raises its base rate, what will it mean for your finances? Here's what you need…

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Are easyJet shares better value than Ryanair?

| Christopher Ruane

With aviation merger demand heating up, our writer considers whether Ryanair or easyJet shares could merit a place in his…

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The Rolls-Royce share price was the top riser on the FTSE 100 yesterday. Here’s why

| Charles Archer

The Rolls-Royce share price rose 10% yesterday due to a new contract with the US Air Force. Charles Archer considers…

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3 ways I’d look to realise profits from my long-term FTSE 100 investments

| Jon Smith

Jonathan Smith explains how he would look to tactically sell some of his FTSE 100 investments with the least friction…

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UK shares to buy now: two 10% dividend raisers I’d consider

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane discusses two UK shares to buy now for his portfolio which both increased their most recent annual dividend…

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Personal Finance

How important is ‘kerb appeal’ to first-time buyers?

| Victor Garrett

What features give prospective buyers a strong first impression? How important is 'kerb appeal' to first-time buyers? Let’s find out.

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The Royal Mail share price is up 96% in the past year. Have I missed the boat?

| Charles Archer

The Royal Mail share price nearly doubled over the past 12 months. But as it has fallen 22% since June,…

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How to potentially find UK shares that could 10 bag

| Andy Ross

UK shares are capable of 10 bagging, but finding the right shares and then holding them through thick and thin…

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Personal Finance

The UK has the joint 8th lowest proportion of female investors

| Sean LaPointe

Investing has long been male-dominated. That's still the case today, but is the tide beginning to turn? Sean LaPointe looks…

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4 ‘no-brainer’ FTSE 100 shares to buy now

| Harshil Patel

FTSE 100 shares come in various shapes, sizes and styles. Harshil Patel takes a deep dive into his top selection.

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Personal Finance

Has your energy supplier gone bust? Here’s how to avoid higher bills

| Karl Talbot

Has your energy supplier ceased trading? Or is your energy firm on the brink? Here are some actions you can…

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As the Lucid share price explodes on breaking efficiency records. Should I buy now?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

The Lucid share price exploded after beating Tesla for longest distance electric vehicle. Zaven Boyrazian investigates if it's time to…

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1 UK stock to buy and hold for a long time

| Manika Premsingh

This stock has come a long way in the past decade. But I believe it is a stock to buy…

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Why is this overlooked FTSE 100 stock leading the market?

| Alan Oscroft

This FTSE 100 stock has been lagging behind the index for six months. But it's just turned upwards on the…

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The Rolls-Royce share price surges on new government contract

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

The Rolls-Royce share price erupted this week following two new deals that will raise £3.4bn! Zaven Boyrazian explores the details.

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Can AFC Energy’s latest partnership boost its share price?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

The AFC Energy share price could be set to explode in 2022. Zaven Boyrazian takes a closer look at the…

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Top UK dividend stocks to buy as I aim for £500 a month in passive income

| Kevin Godbold

Here's how I'm aiming to build up a £150k portfolio using dividend stocks while earning nothing more than an average…

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Personal Finance

You can now earn 2% interest in a fixed savings account. But is it worth locking away cash?

| Karl Talbot

Is the interest rate on your savings account pretty dire? Well, there's now an account that pays 2% interest. Here's…

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Personal Finance

The rising cost of living: 5 things families can do immediately

| Anne East

Food and energy prices are rising, and many families face an expensive winter. Here are five things you can do…

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Why has the Go-Ahead (GOG) share price crashed 20%?

| Alan Oscroft

The Go-Ahead share price (LON: GOG) has crashed after the firm released a major bombshell regarding its Southeastern rail franchise.

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I think these 2 S&P 500 stocks are severely overvalued

| Stuart Blair

S&P 500 stocks have soared in recent times, reaching new highs day-by-day. But I now think that these two growth…

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As the BP share price surges, is it too late for me to buy the stock?

| Rupert Hargreaves

Rupert Hargreaves explains why he thinks the BP share price still offers value as the company invests to future-proof the…

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1 UK growth stock to buy now

| Paul Summers

Announcing record profits and a special dividend this morning, Paul Summers thinks there's a lot to like about this UK…

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Personal Finance

Employee financial wellbeing may be the next big challenge for employers

| Victor Garrett

Employee financial wellbeing can be crucial to the success of a business. But what can employers do to help employees…

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Personal Finance

FIRE: is it really possible to retire at 40?

| Alice Guy (FCA)

Alice Guy investigates the flaws of the FIRE movement and explains why she won't be retiring at 40 and buying…

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Why has the Cineworld (CINE) share price jumped 15%?

| Alan Oscroft

The Cineworld share price has soared 15% in just over a day. Will this week's 'Bond Bounce' turn into a…

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Personal Finance

Property sales continue to rise despite a drop in July

| Victor Garrett

HMRC has published its monthly property sales figures for August 2021. Are sales on the up? Victor Garret takes a…

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A top share that could do very well in October

| Andy Ross

A cheap and falling share price could make this share an unmissable opportunity for me in October given strong market…

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These FTSE 100 and FTSE 250 stocks are up by 10%+! What’s going on?

| Manika Premsingh

These are closely watched FTSE 100 and FTSE 250 stocks. But even then, a 10%+ increase in a single day…

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My top 3 Warren Buffett stocks to buy today

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Edward Sheldon's been studying the portfolio of legendary investor Warren Buffett. Here are the top three Buffett stocks he'd buy…

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The reopening trade is back on. Here are 2 UK stocks to buy now

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Investors are moving capital out of the tech sector and into cyclical shares. Here, Edward Sheldon highlights two UK stocks…

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Personal Finance

Don’t wait to buy: house prices predicted to rise by up to 3.5% PER YEAR across 2022-24!

| Alice Guy (FCA)

Alice Guy investigates why house prices could continue rising in 2022-24 and why it might be time to take the…

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This penny stock doubled in a year. Here’s why it can rise even more

| Manika Premsingh

The penny stock has seen an impressive increase over the past year, as the pandemic increased demand for some of…

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3 FTSE 250 stocks to buy before October

| Paul Summers

Next month sees a raft of updates from companies in the FTSE 250 (INDEXFTSE:MCX). Paul Summers picks out three he's…

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This FTSE 250 stock is up 100% in the last six months! Should I buy?

| Jon Smith

Jonathan Smith runs through the exceptional growth in Future shares, as a FTSE 250 stock that he thinks could have…

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3 cheap FTSE 100 stocks to watch in October

| Paul Summers

Paul Summers highlights three FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) stocks that, in addition to looking inexpensive, all report to the market in…

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