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Personal Finance

Will house prices fall this autumn?

| Kate Anderson

As the autumn leaves start to fall, Kate Anderson takes a look at whether house prices are going the same…

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Lloyds Bank: can the penny stock fall below 40p now?

| Manika Premsingh

The Lloyds Bank share price is down by 3.5% today, but it has been on a downtrend for even longer.…

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Inflation is rising! How I’m planning to fight it

| Charles Archer

Inflation is rising much higher than the Bank of England's target. Charles Archer explains why it might soon be time…

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Investing Articles

Why has the Anglo American share price crashed by 25%?

| Manika Premsingh

The Anglo American share price has fallen spectacularly today, but even this is nothing compared to the decline it has…

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This FTSE 100 stock has a monster dividend yield! Should I buy shares?

| Jabran Khan

Jabran Khan details a FTSE 100 commodities stock that has a high dividend yield that could make him a healthy…

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Here’s how I find the best FTSE growth stocks

| Jabran Khan

Jabran Khan details how he goes about identifying the best FTSE growth stocks for his portfolio using certain criteria he…

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What’s happening to the Aviva share price?

| Alan Oscroft

The Aviva share price has gained in 2021, but the stock is still on a low valuation and pays big…

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2 gambling stocks that have been crushing it during the pandemic

| Stephen Bhasera

Two FTSE 250 gambling stocks that have been solid investments through the pandemic and I think may continue to trend…

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One small-cap stock that could jump before 2022

| Kevin Diamond

I believe the share price of this small-cap stock is severely undervalued. Could it skyrocket before 2022 and provide great…

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2 cheap stocks I think Warren Buffett would love

| Royston Wild

As a long-term investor, I could do a lot worse than listen to a stock-investing genius like Warren Buffett. Here…

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Personal Finance

Childcare costs are crippling UK families

| Kate Anderson

With childcare costs becoming more expensive than rent or mortgages in some cases, Kate Anderson takes a look at the…

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Investing Articles

Why is the Barclays (LON: BARC) share price falling?

| Alan Oscroft

The Barclays share price has had a strong two-year run. So why is it dipping this week, and are we…

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FTSE 100: 2 stocks to buy in a market slump

| Suraj Radhakrishnan

With fears of a market crash, I think buying the dip is the way to go. These two FTSE 100…

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Why is the stock market falling?

| Manika Premsingh

The FTSE 100 index is trading at sub-7,000 levels reflecting a stock market softening that has been in the making…

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2 of the best FTSE 100 stocks to buy today

| Manika Premsingh

The FTSE 100 index is in the red today, but not all stocks are doing badly. These two, for instance,…

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Mining stocks are crashing. Should I buy Anglo American and Rio Tinto today?

| Stuart Blair

Mining stocks have been battered recently, due to the prices of commodities like iron ore falling. Should I buy Anglo…

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Personal Finance

10 things your investment platform isn’t allowed to tell you

| George Sweeney (DipFA)

Did you know that there are many things your investment platform isn't allowed to tell you? George Sweeney takes a…

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Will the easyJet share price continue to rise?

| Charlie Keough

After falling due to a rights issue announcement, the easyJet share price was up 10% last week. Here, Charlie Keough…

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Will the EnQuest share price explode in 2022?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

The EnQuest share price hasn't performed well in September, but is it primed to explode next year? Zaven Boyrazian investigates.

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Best shares to buy now: 2 UK stocks with high growth potential

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

While the UK stock market's climbed over the last year, Edward Sheldon's still seeing buying opportunities today. Here are two…

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Is the surging Hurricane Energy (HUR) share price returning to its former glory?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

The Hurricane Energy (HUR) share price exploded last week following its latest oil shipment. But can this upward momentum continue?

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Is now the time to buy Amazon shares?

| Rupert Hargreaves

Rupert Hargreaves explains why he thinks Amazon shares offer tremendous potential for long-term growth, even after their recent lacklustre performance.

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Personal Finance

1 in 4 Brits worry about not saving enough for retirement

| Sandy Kenrick

Recent research shows that a quarter of Brits are worried about their retirement savings. But why? And what can they…

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The Tullow Oil share price falls on earnings. Should I buy now?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

The Tullow Oil share price fell after its latest earnings report, despite positive results. Zaven Boyrazian investigates what's happening.

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3 shares to buy in a stock market crash

| Rupert Hargreaves

Given their growth opportunities, Rupert Hargreaves explains why he thinks these are some of the best shares to buy in…

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3 FTSE 100 shares to buy

| Rupert Hargreaves

Rupert Hargreaves looks at some of his favourite FTSE 100 shares to buy in the current market considering their growth…

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IAG’s share price has crashed. Should I buy the stock now?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

IAG's share price has fallen in recent months. Here, Edward Sheldon looks at whether he should buy the airline stock…

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The Ocado share price is down 40% since January! Should I buy now?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

The Ocado share price collapsed this year after a fire disrupted 300,000 online orders. But is this decline a buying…

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The ASOS share price jumps on ESG strategy. Should I buy now?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

The ASOS share price moved higher last week after the firm published a new ESG strategy, but how will this…

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How I’d invest £2,000 in defensive FTSE 100 stocks right now

| Jon Smith

With some concern about the future, Jonathan Smith explains how he would look for (and invest in) defensive FTSE 100…

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Personal Finance

4 tips to help savers boost their pension pots

| George Sweeney (DipFA)

Here are some quality tips to help you boost your pension pot. Take a look and see how you could…

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The BP share price climbs on dividend announcement

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

The BP share price is up following the announcement of the latest quarterly dividend. But will the 2020 cuts be…

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Why did the Montanaro European (MTE) share price crash 90%?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

The Montanaro European (MTE) share price collapsed by 90% this month after shares were split. Zaven Boyrazian explains the details.

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3 dirt-cheap penny stocks to buy in an ISA

| Royston Wild

I'm searching for the best penny stocks to buy for my Stocks and Shares ISA in October. Here are a…

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The BT share price has plunged: is it time to buy?

| G A Chester

With a new chairman and a confident chief executive, BT is on a path to growth. Could it be a…

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The FTSE 100 has dropped below 7,000 points! Here are 3 reasons why

| Jon Smith

With a slump in the FTSE 100 late last week, Jonathan Smith looks into some of the main drivers behind…

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Should I buy Tesco shares now, even if we get another market crash?

| Jon Smith

Jonathan Smith explains how buying Tesco share as a defensive stock could help his portfolio weather any potential upcoming storms.

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Personal Finance

How to eat well for less

| Alice Guy (FCA)

Is it possible to eat well for less? What if you have fussy eaters, special dietary needs or ravenous teenagers…

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Personal Finance

First-time buyer: is now a good time to buy?

| Victor Garrett

The Bank of England published mortgage lender statistics for Q2 of 2021. Do the numbers suggest that it's a good…

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Personal Finance

Why being too polite could leave you a victim of financial scams

| Sean LaPointe

Politeness might be a virtue, but could it increase your chances of falling victim to financial scams? Sean LaPointe takes…

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