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3 UK growth stocks I’m watching in October

| Paul Summers

As the market prepares to enter a very news-rich period, Paul Summers highlights three UK growth stocks he's keeping an…

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Will this latest news give the Lloyds Share price a boost?

| Alan Oscroft

The Lloyds share price has been climbing so far in September. But will the latest upbeat economic news give it…

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Can the Darktrace share price continue going up?

| James Reynolds

The Darktrace share price has surged since it went public at the end of April. Can it maintain this upward…

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Will the Tesco share price come under pressure in October?

| Alan Oscroft

The Tesco (LON: TSCO) share price has had a good couple of years. But how will it fare now the…

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How I’d start investing in UK shares with £5,000 today

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane explains what he would do (and why) if he were to start investing today with a lump sum…

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What’s happening with the Cineworld share price?

| Kevin Diamond

The Cineworld share price has been soaring recently after months of poor performance. Why is the share price rallying, and…

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The Boohoo share price: opportunity or trap?

| Rupert Hargreaves

Rupert Hargreaves takes a closer look at the Boohoo share price after the company warned on growth and profit margins…

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Lloyds Bank? I’d forget it and buy this strong UK stock

| Kevin Godbold

Here's why I'm avoiding Lloyds Bank shares and why I'd buy this alternative FTSE 100 stock for its strong growth…

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The Alphawave share price: opportunity or trap?

| Rupert Hargreaves

The Alphawave share price has plunged after an attack on the company. Rupert Hargreaves explores if this is an opportunity…

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The best shares to buy when the stock market falls

| Harshil Patel

What to do when stock markets crash? Harshil Patel looks at what he thinks are the best shares to buy…

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The best UK shares for October 2021

| Kevin Godbold

I'm wringing my hands with glee because some great UK shares have moved lower offering potentially better value, such as…

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The Rolls-Royce share price soars 45% in 2 weeks. What next?

| Cliff D'Arcy

After struggling since December, the Rolls-Royce share price has skyrocketed over the past two weeks. Can the stock keep up…

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Why a stock market crash might happen this October

| Christopher Ruane

Could a stock market crash happen in October? Christopher Ruane considers why it might - as well as some counterarguments.

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4 ways I can try to protect myself against a stock market crash

| Jon Smith

Jonathan Smith explains what he would do within his stocks portfolio and outside of it to prepare for another potential…

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2 reasons why the Royal Mail share price fell yesterday

| Jon Smith

Jonathan Smith explains why he thinks potential logistics disruption and declining parcels volumes are negatively impacting the Royal Mail share…

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2 top dividend stocks that I’d buy for October

| Jon Smith

Jonathan Smith reviews two top dividend stocks with yields in excess of 5% that he's looking to buy as we…

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3 costly investing mistakes to avoid

| Paul Summers

To become better investors, we first need to recognise where we're going wrong. Paul Summers offers up three investing mistakes…

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Personal Finance

How a freelancer website helped turn my side hustle into a full-time job

| Anne East

Freelancing can be a tough gig. I should know – I've been freelancing for the last seven years. Here's how…

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Sage shares fall after Goldman Sachs downgrade. Is it still a buy?

| Suraj Radhakrishnan

Suraj Radhakrishnan analyses if an investment in Sage shares is the right move for his long-term portfolio after the recent…

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Could the Elixirr share price explode?

| Christopher Ruane

With its strong interim results, the Elixirr share price has surged. Christopher Ruane looks at whether it could keep moving…

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The BP share price surge: here’s what I’m doing

| Suraj Radhakrishnan

Rising oil prices are driving the BP share price upwards. Suraj Radhakrishnan explains why he thinks it's not too late…

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The BP share price is up 73% in a year! Time to buy?

| Charles Archer

The BP share price is at its highest point since March 2020. With the price of oil rising fast, Charles…

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Could the Blue Prism share price rise more before a takeover?

| Christopher Ruane

With the Blue Prism share price having surged due to a takeover bid, could it go higher still? Our writer…

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4 of the best UK shares to buy if the market crashes

| Christopher Ruane

Whether or not there is a market crash, Christopher Ruane considers these four companies as UK shares to buy now…

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3 FTSE 100 stocks to buy for the long term

| Manika Premsingh

These FTSE 100 stocks are among the biggest gainers today, but this Fool reckons that their long-term prospects are good…

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Why I’d buy these 2 penny stocks this October

| Charles Archer

The usual October stock market volatility means that there might be opportunities to buy good penny stocks at low prices…

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After a 9% bounce, can the Lloyds share price keep rising?

| Cliff D'Arcy

The Lloyds share price has rebounded after recent weakness, climbing by 9% in just eight days. What might help the…

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Personal Finance

2.3 million overcharged BT customers could receive up to £500 each in compensation

| Jennifer Laird

BT is facing a legal case worth over £600 million. Here's how you could get up to £500 in compensation…

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What’s happening with the Royal Mail (LON: RMG) share price?

| Alan Oscroft

After the Royal Mail (LON: RMG) share price plunges, I'm once again back to wondering whether I should buy some…

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OK boomer (and Gen X/Z): a third of millennials factor ESG into their investments

| Kate Anderson

Millennials are driving the trend towards ESG investments. Kate Anderson takes a look at why this is and how you…

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Here’s my verdict on the current IAG share price

| Jabran Khan

Jabran Khan delves deeper into the current IAG share price and offers his verdict on whether he would buy shares…

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The NASDAQ had its worst day since March! Is the tech bubble bursting?

| Jon Smith

Jonathan Smith talks through the reasons for the slump in the NASDAQ composite index yesterday, but doesn't think this is…

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Why is the UK stock market going nowhere?

| Cliff D'Arcy

The UK stock market's FTSE 100 index has fallen since mid-June. Also, it's barely moved over five years and since…

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Personal Finance

Bank customers demanded lower contactless credit card limit – and won!

| Jennifer Laird

Are you ready for the contactless limit increase in October? Here's how the change could affect you, and how you…

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Personal Finance

Do students have to pay income tax?

| Karl Talbot

It is often said that tax is an unavoidable fact of life. But what if you're a student? Do students…

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Nasdaq tech stocks are getting crushed. Here’s my move now

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Nasdaq tech stocks such as Apple and Amazon are getting crushed as bond yields rise. Edward Sheldon looks at whether…

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Personal Finance

1 in 3 Generation Rent members have savings that wouldn’t last a month! Here’s how to build financial resilience

| Sean LaPointe

With a study showing that the finances of Generation Rent are in relatively bad shape, here's how members of this…

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The Nasdaq fall yesterday was its steepest drop since March! What’s going on?

| Charles Archer

The Nasdaq composite index lost 2.8% yesterday. Charles Archer considers why the index fell so hard, and whether there could…

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2 UK shares to buy now for growth

| Christopher Ruane

From his list of top UK shares to buy now for his portfolio, our writer considers two firms whose growth…

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Here’s why the falling BATS share price makes me want to buy

| Alan Oscroft

The British American Tobacco (LON: BATS) share price has collapsed over five years. Here's why I think it could be…

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