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Fundsmith has been buying Amazon shares… and so have I

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

US regulatory filings show investment house Fundsmith recently invested in Amazon shares. Edward Sheldon says he's making the same move.

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2 FTSE 100 dividend stocks to buy in September

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Dividends can play an important role in an investment portfolio. Here, Edward Sheldon highlights two FTSE 100 dividend stocks he…

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This FTSE 100 stock is yielding over 12%! Is it a trap?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

This FTSE 100 stock is offering a dividend yield of more than 12% but is this too good to be…

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Personal Finance

Why are UK holiday costs so expensive?

| Alice Guy (FCA)

Why are UK holiday costs so expensive? Alice Guy takes a look at the main reasons and suggests ways to…

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Should I buy the NIO share price dip?

| Dylan Hood

The NIO share price has fallen 30%+ since its February highs of $63. Dylan Hood wonders whether now is the…

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Royal Mail shares are falling: should I buy?

| Dylan Hood

Having fallen 15% over the past two months, Royal Mail shares seem to on a bearish trajectory. Dylan Hood assesses…

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3 ways I’m trying to increase my income from top dividend stocks

| Jon Smith

Jonathan Smith explains how factors such as the rate of cash generation and the payout ratio can help him to…

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Why I’m running a mile from the Helium One (HE1) share price

| Jon Smith

Jonathan Smith explains why he's staying away from the Helium One share price after disappointing exploration project results.

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Empowering insights about selling stocks from 2 top-performing investors

| Kevin Godbold

The advice from these two super-investors is helping my portfolio to take off. And much of it hinges on developing…

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Is the rising Rolls-Royce share price a buying opportunity?

| Dylan Hood

After being decimated by the pandemic, the Rolls-Royce share price has been climbing. Dylan Hood assesses if it is still…

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Should I buy Tesco shares today?

| Dylan Hood

Soaring over 15% in the past six months, are Tesco shares a solid addition to my portfolio? Dylan Hood takes…

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This penny share could be one of the best stocks to buy in September

| Paul Summers

Next month could prove to be very interesting for holders of this penny share. Paul Summers looks at whether now's…

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After a £729m special payout, should I buy this FTSE 100 stock for future potential?

| Jon Smith

With a large special payout due to shareholders in September, Jonathan Smith looks at Melrose as a FTSE 100 stock…

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First-time investor: how to be consistent

| Sandy Kenrick

A first-time investor has it easier now than ever before, thanks to the internet. But that also means they can…

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Personal Finance

How you can boost your State Pension

| Victor Garrett

Helen Morrissey, senior pension and retirement analyst at Hargreaves Lansdown, highlights things you can do to boost your State Pension.…

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Personal Finance

Stamp duty relief behind August’s surprise house price growth

| Sean LaPointe

Did the stamp duty holiday on properties worth up to £250,000 played a decisive role in last month's unexpected rise…

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Is the IAG share price too cheap to miss?

| Royston Wild

I'm looking for the best cheap FTSE 100 stocks to buy right now. Should I be tempted by the IAG…

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Investors are buying Darktrace shares. Should I?

| Rupert Hargreaves

Rupert Hargreaves takes a closer look at Darktrace shares to see if he should buy them, considering the firm's growth…

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4 penny stocks to buy right now

| Royston Wild

I'm searching for the best low-cost UK shares to buy today. And I think these top penny stocks could be…

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7.8% dividend yields! 2 FTSE 250 dividend stocks to buy today

| Royston Wild

I'm hunting for the best dividend stocks to buy for my shares portfolio. Here are two top big-paying stocks I'd…

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At under 500p, should I buy Royal Mail shares?

| Stuart Blair

Royal Mail shares have lost many of their recovery gains in recent months, falling to under 500p. Is this now…

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Is the NIO share price a bargain below $40?

| Rupert Hargreaves

Rupert Hargreaves explains why he thinks the NIO share price looks cheap after its recent declines and considering its growth…

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5 UK stocks to buy now for the recovery

| Rupert Hargreaves

Rupert Hargreaves takes a look at some of his favourite UK stocks to buy now for the economic bounce-back as…

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Is the Lloyds share price too cheap to ignore?

| Royston Wild

The Lloyds share price trades at a significant discount to levels punched just a few months back. Is this an…

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3 passive income ideas I’d consider using now

| Paul Summers

There's no finer form of passive income than dividend-paying stocks, in my opinion. Here are three such stocks I'm looking…

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Will the IAG share price finally start to move in September?

| Rupert Hargreaves

Rupert Hargreaves reviews the potential catalysts that could drive the IAG share price higher in September as the company's recovery…

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Why I’d buy Amazon shares in September

| Rupert Hargreaves

Rupert Hargreaves explains why he'd buy Amazon shares this month as the online giant prepares to report its earnings for…

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What’s going on with the Cineworld (CINE) share price?

| Rupert Hargreaves

Rupert Hargreaves explains what's next for the Cineworld share price considering its current issues and future potential.

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Personal Finance

The 10 most affordable UK towns for first-time buyers

| Victor Garrett

Thomas Goodman, building and construction expert at MyJobQuote, has revealed the most affordable places in the UK for first-time buyers.…

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How I’d aim for passive income of 7% to 13% a year from FTSE 100 shares

| Cliff D'Arcy

These 10 cheap FTSE 100 shares offer dividend yields ranging from 7% to 13% a year. For me, they're a…

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Here are the top UK stocks I’d buy with £2k

| Rupert Hargreaves

Rupert Hargreaves explains why he would buy these top UK stocks with an investment of £2,000 considering their growth potential.

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How I’d start investing with £20,000 today

| Rupert Hargreaves

Rupert Hargreaves takes a closer look at the stocks and funds he would buy when investing a lump sum of…

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How I’d aim for £500 a month in passive income

| Rupert Hargreaves

This Fool explains how he would invest in income stocks targeting an average yield of 4% to generate a passive…

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Personal Finance

The hidden costs of a landlord’s responsibilities

| Alice Guy (FCA)

What are the main financial risks and hidden costs of a landlord's responsibilities? Alice Guy investigates and exlores ways you…

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This FTSE 250 share has jumped by almost 100% in the last year. Should I buy?

| John Town

In this article I look at one of the strongest FTSE 250 shares of the last 12 months. With news…

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Will 2022 be the year the Lloyds share price takes off?

| Rupert Hargreaves

Rupert Hargreaves explains why an increase in interest rates could help the Lloyds share price recover lost ground in 2022.

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My top share tips for September

| Rupert Hargreaves

Rupert Hargreaves outlines his top share tips for September and explains why he would buy all of these companies.

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2 of the best shares to buy in September 2021

| Harshil Patel

I’m looking for the very best shares that I could add to my Stocks and Shares ISA this September. And…

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Why I prefer the Lloyds dividend to the Rolls-Royce share price

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane considers whether the Rolls-Royce share price or Lloyds dividend outlook is more attractive for his portfolio.

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Is the Greatland Gold (GGP) share price an opportunity not to be missed?

| Stuart Blair

The Greatland Gold (GGP) share price has performed poorly in 2021, after an incredible 2020. But does this make it…

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