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Will a new chairman help the BT share price get back to 300p?

| G A Chester

With the BT share price currently sub-160p, this Fool highlights the attributes of the incoming chairman and the cheap valuation…

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What’s going on with the IAG share price?

| Cliff D'Arcy

Though the IAG share price has had a positive 2021, it's bounced up and down like a yo-yo. And it…

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5 FTSE 100 stocks to watch in October

| Alan Oscroft

I'm looking for new FTSE 100 investments in the coming months. Here are three top companies with news coming in…

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6 UK shares I’d buy to protect myself from soaring inflation

| Royston Wild

I'm taking steps to safeguard my wealth against rampant inflation. Here's why I think the following UK shares could be…

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This FTSE 100 stock offers a crazy 18% dividend yield: is it a buy now?

| Roland Head

Is this forecast yield of 18% too good to be true, or too good to ignore? Roland Head investigates the…

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8.5% dividend yields! 3 dirt-cheap stocks I’d buy in October

| Royston Wild

I'm on the hunt for stunning value from UK shares. Here are three top-class cheap stocks (including two giant dividend…

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September sell-off: 2 of the best cheap stocks to buy

| Royston Wild

Today I'm running the rule over the best cheap UK stocks that money can buy. Here are a couple that'd…

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3 FTSE 250 stocks to watch in October

| Alan Oscroft

Here are three FTSE 250 companies with updates due in October. I expect results to be solid, but I'll be…

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2 dividend stocks to buy and hold for 5 years

| Stuart Blair

Dividend stocks can be an excellent source of income. Here are two FTSE 100 stocks with extremely large and sustainable…

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The best FTSE 100 shares to buy for dividend income

| Rupert Hargreaves

Rupert Hargreaves has been looking for dividend income and has decided these FTSE 100 companies are some of the best…

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2 cheap dividend stocks I’d buy to combat runaway inflation

| Royston Wild

There are many ways UK share investors can defend themselves as inflation rises. Here are two dividend stocks I'd buy…

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The Barclays vs the Lloyds share price rated

| Rupert Hargreaves

Rupert Hargreaves weighs up the prospects for the Lloyds share price in comparison to Barclays and highlights his favourite of…

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How I’m preparing for the next stock market crash

| Paul Summers

A market crash is inevitable, thinks Paul Summers. Here are four ways he's preparing for the tougher times that could…

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3 ultra-high-yield dividend stocks to buy right now

| Roland Head

These high-yield dividend stocks offer payouts of up to 9%. Roland Head explains why he's been buying them for his…

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These FTSE 100 share buybacks are making me think of buying

| Alan Oscroft

After a tough year in 2020, FTSE 100 share buybacks are soaring in 2021. Are these companies right to buy…

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What’s next for the Rolls-Royce share price?

| Rupert Hargreaves

Rupert Hargreaves explains why he thinks the Rolls-Royce share price could continue to move sideways for the next 12 months.

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Can these 3 penny stocks can make good investments?

| Manika Premsingh

These penny stocks have all shown increases in share price in the past year. But this Fool would buy them…

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How I’d fund early retirement with FTSE 100 dividend shares

| Harshil Patel

Early retirement is calling. Harshil Patel considers which FTSE 100 dividend shares could help provide a passive income.

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Are easyJet shares a good long-term investment?

| Paul Summers

With the airline industry still on its knees, Paul Summers asks whether easyJet plc (LON:EZJ) shares are a brilliant contrarian…

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Best British stocks for October

| The Motley Fool Staff

We asked our freelance writers to share their best British stocks for October, including Gamma Communications and Wickes Group.

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2 UK shares to buy with £2k

| Rupert Hargreaves

Considering their potential, Rupert Hargreaves highlights his favourite UK shares to buy with a lump sum of £2,000.

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Wealth divide: Covid rent arrears crisis hits poorer families

| Alice Guy (FCA)

Covid has opened up a wealth divide between richer and poorer families, with those on low incomes struggling to pay…

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FTSE 100: the week in review

| Alan Oscroft

The FTSE 100 has had an erratic week, with the aviation business gaining ground on renewed flying optimism. And we…

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The Cineworld share price just touched 70p. What’s next?

| Manika Premsingh

The Cineworld share price is at a two-month high following high expectations from the upcoming James Bond film. Can it…

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If I had £1,500 to invest, these are the top UK stocks I’d buy now

| Christopher Ruane

With the stock market entering a traditionally busy trading period, Christopher Ruane picks three top UK stocks he'd consider for…

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House prices are rising, but mortgage rates offer a silver lining

| Victor Garrett

Mortgage rates are currently at record lows. But should you be rushing to take advantage of these cheap rates? Here's…

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Where will the Lloyds share price go in October?

| Christopher Ruane

What might happen to the Lloyds share price in October? Our writer considers possible reasons for it to move up…

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The BP share price: a top FTSE 100 bargain?

| Alan Oscroft

The BP share price has been rising since its 2020 slump. I examine the rebased shares and dividends to decide…

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This penny stock has tripled in 1 year. Is it a good buy now?

| Manika Premsingh

Not only has the penny stock tripled in a year, its underlying profits just rose by an unbelievable 4,500%. So…

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2 monster FTSE 100 retail stocks to buy now

| Suraj Radhakrishnan

Suraj Radhakrishnan explains why these two FTSE 100 retail stocks are on his buy-list to capitalise on the recent retail…

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After easyJet and Morrisons, what UK shares could be takeover targets?

| Christopher Ruane

With markets buzzing over potential takeover offers, Christopher Ruane explains how he considers the likelihood of bids for UK shares.

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Is stagflation going to threaten my finances?

| George Sweeney (DipFA)

Stagflation is looking like a real possibility in the UK. Here's what this term means and how this situation could…

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3 passive income ideas I’m considering today

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane digs into three passive income ideas he would consider for his portfolio and explains why he likes them.

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What’s happening to the Amigo share price?

| Alan Oscroft

The Amigo share price has had a rocky ride in 2021. But bankruptcy fears are receding, and the shares are…

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This FinTech stock is up 1,000% in a year! And it could go further

| Charles Archer

Upstart Holdings is an Artificial Intelligence FinTech stock that could transform money lending forever. Charles Archer considers whether he should…

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Personal Finance

The UK side hustle economy is now worth £346 BILLION!

| George Sweeney (DipFA)

The side hustle is going mainstream, and Brits are doing extra gigs to boost their income. Here's how much people…

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The Oxford Biomedica share price has doubled since signing its Covid-19 vaccine deal. Can the momentum continue?

| Megan Boxall

Oxford Biomedica’s share price is soaring. But is this simply the hype of its Covid-19 vaccine deal? Megan Boxall examines…

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Will the FTSE 100 finish higher or lower than 7,000 points by year-end?

| Jon Smith

Jonathan Smith looks ahead at three key issues that he thinks will determine whether the FTSE 100 can finish above…

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This FTSE 100 stock’s share price is up nearly 30% this year: can the rally continue?

| Harry Godfrey

This FTSE 100 stock is up massively this year on rumours of a buyout. Here, I dig into the details…

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Will you need a vaccine passport for the pub?

| Jennifer Laird

Will you need a vaccine passport to visit your local pub or nightclub this year? Here's what we know about…

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