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JP Morgan launches Chase in the UK: is the 5% interest current account good?

| Katie Royals

JP Morgan has launched Chase, its digital bank, in the UK. Katie Royals takes a look at the new JP…

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3 steps to passive income for £20 a week

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer explains his three step plan to set up new passive income streams by investing £20 a week in…

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Is the stock market in a bubble? Here’s why you should worry

| Karl Talbot

The stock market has performed remarkably well during the pandemic. But is it in bubble territory? And should you be…

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1 FTSE 100 stock I’d buy and hold for a long time

| Manika Premsingh

This FTSE 100 stock is up today after a positive trading update. Based on it, this Fool believes that its…

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This FTSE 250 stock’s price has doubled. Would I buy it?

| Manika Premsingh

The FTSE 250 stock has seen a more than doubling in share price over the last three years. Can it…

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2 UK penny shares to buy now

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane has identified two UK penny shares he would consider adding further to in his portfolio. Here he reveals…

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Flexible working from day one to become a legal right. Here’s what you need to know!

| Karl Talbot

Flexible working is a concept growing in popularity amongst employees. So what will the government's new rules mean for you?…

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The BT share price has crashed 20% since June. I smell a buying opportunity

| Alan Oscroft

After a good start to 2021, the BT share price has slumped. But a small uptick in recent days makes…

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Evergrande deal lifts FTSE 100: here are Wednesday’s top movers

| Roland Head

Bullish investors drove the FTSE 100 higher on Wednesday. Roland Head looks at the stories behind the news and reveals…

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This is how much cash you need for 1-3 years’ worth of expenses in retirement

| Victor Garrett

Have you ever wondered what kind of emergency fund you'll need in retirement? Victor Garrett takes a look at the…

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This UK share’s price has risen 220%! Is it a buy for me?

| Manika Premsingh

The UK share was a penny stock last year at this time, but has exploded ever since. Is it a…

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Here’s why the National Express share price jumped 7% yesterday

| Charles Archer

Yesterday, a proposed merger with Stagecoach saw the National Express share price soar by 7%. Charles Archer thinks this merger…

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Can the Lloyds share price recover?

| Suraj Radhakrishnan

The Lloyds share price has been falling lately. Could the banker break through the 50p celling and reach pre-pandemic highs?…

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Why has the Stagecoach share price soared?

| Christopher Ruane

The sometimes sluggish Stagecoach share price roared into life this week. Christopher Ruane explains why -- and his next move.

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The IAG share price has climbed 20%. Is there a lot more to come?

| Alan Oscroft

The IAG share price has leapt by 20% in a week, on the back of some healthy financial news. Is…

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Personal Finance

First State Pension payments delays: when will I get my money?

| Sean LaPointe

Thousands of people reaching State Pension age have had their first payment delayed. So, when will they be paid? Sean…

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Personal Finance

Why we should take these food shortages seriously

| Alice Guy (FCA)

The shelves in some supermarkets are increasingly bare again. But what's causing the food shortages? Will they continue? And what…

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Why I’d ignore Cineworld’s share price and buy this penny stock!

| Royston Wild

In this article I'm running the rule over the Cineworld share price and talking about a penny stock I'd buy…

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This UK growth stock has doubled: is it still safe to buy?

| Roland Head

Small cap fintech stock Alfa Financial has soared after strong financial results. Roland Head gives his verdict on the stock.

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After the Entain share price jumps 25%, is it too late to buy?

| Alan Oscroft

The Entain share price soared on Monday on takeover rumours. And it climbed further Tuesday after confirmation of the bid…

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Personal Finance

Are we due a stock market crash or correction?

| George Sweeney (DipFA)

Here are my thoughts on whether we're due a stock market crash or correction. I also look at what you…

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Personal Finance

Firms seek emergency aid over surging gas prices – but what options are there for us?

| Alice Guy (FCA)

Gas prices are spiralling, and smaller energy firms are going bust. It's a bleak picture for consumers. What should you…

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Is the stock market upswing here to stay?

| Manika Premsingh

The FTSE 100 index is back above 7,000 in today’s trading following a bunch of positive developments. But can the…

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3 small-cap stocks I’d buy in the next market crash

| Paul Summers

Having performed strongly over the last year, Paul Summers picks out three minnows he'd consider buying when the next big…

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Personal Finance

Travel news: fully vaccinated UK tourists can visit the US from November

| Sean LaPointe

In the latest travel news, the US is set to relax its rules on UK travellers entering the country from…

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I’m drawing up a stock market crash buy list. Here are some names on it

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

If we see a stock market crash in the near term, Edward Sheldon's planning to buy shares for his portfolio.…

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2 ‘no-brainer’ FTSE 100 stocks I’d buy on the dip

| Stuart Blair

The FTSE 100 has fallen recently to around 7,000 points. Here are two FTSE 100 stocks I'm buying now to…

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The Tesco share price has rebounded, is it time to get in quick?

| Harry Godfrey

I am on the hunt for dividend-paying stocks that are ripe for a rebound. So why did the Tesco share…

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Ahead of COP26, I’d buy this top ESG dividend stock

| Nathan Marks

This dividend stock may play a crucial part in achieving the government’s goal of a net zero carbon economy while…

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Entain shares soar from DraftKings bid

| Harshil Patel

Entain shares soar on Tuesday and Wednesday after a bid offer by sector peer DraftKings. Here's the latest news.

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Could the collapse in Evergrande shares really cause a UK stock market crash?

| Andy Ross

Evergrande shares have plummeted and on Monday sent investors scurrying. But could this really lead the UK back into a…

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3 UK shares I’d snap up in a stock market crash

| Harshil Patel

A stock market crash can create opportunities to buy shares ‘on sale’. Harshil Patel takes a deeper dive into three…

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5 FTSE 100 stocks I’d buy now despite market jitters

| Jon Smith

Jonathan Smith identifies FTSE 100 stocks with low exposure to China, low-risk debt and defensive elements to help him in…

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3 of the best shares to buy now

| Andy Ross

As the market struggles, it's worth remembering there are still a lot of great shares. I feel these three are…

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What actually happens during a stock market crash?

| Cliff D'Arcy

After stock prices surge across the globe, fears rise of a stock market crash. But what actually happens during market…

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Investing Articles

2 dividend-paying stocks to buy with £2,000!

| Royston Wild

I'm searching for the best dividend-paying stocks to add to my stocks portfolio in October. Here are two attractive income…

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2 cheap stocks to buy with £2k in October!

| Royston Wild

I'm searching for top value UK stocks to buy for my shares portfolio. Here are what I think could be…

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What happens if your energy supplier goes bust?

| Anne East

With energy prices set to rise and providers already collapsing, we take a look at what happens when your energy…

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IAG shares: bull vs bear

| The Motley Fool Staff

We believe that considering a diverse range of insights makes us better investors. Here, two contributors offer their opinions on…

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Here’s my verdict on the Deliveroo share price

| Jabran Khan

Jabran Khan delves deeper into the recent activity surrounding the Deliveroo share price and offers his perspective on the food…

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