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1 UK small-cap stock I’d buy with £1,000

| Nadia Yaqub

This UK small-cap stock has risen over 25% this year so far. But I don’t think I’ve missed the boat.…

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Should I buy these cheap UK shares for my Stocks and Shares ISA?

| Royston Wild

These two British stocks currently trade on rock-bottom PEG multiples. Is now the time to load up on their cheap…

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Personal Finance

If you had Jeff Bezos’s billions, what would you do?

| Karl Talbot

Jeff Bezos has almost unimaginable wealth. So what does Jeff Bezos own? How is he so rich? And what would…

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Best UK investments: 3 funds for long-term growth

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Investing in funds can be a great way to build wealth over the long run. Here, Edward Sheldon looks at…

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Personal Finance

The most and least affordable cities to buy homes

| George Sweeney (DipFA)

If you want to know which cities are the most and least affordable to buy property, then look no further.…

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3 ways to invest in the FTSE 100

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

The FTSE 100 is the UK’s main stock market index. Here, Edward Sheldon explains how to invest in the index…

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BHP share price surges on oil and gas deal: would I buy?

| Roland Head

The BHP share price has surged higher after the FTSE 100 miner declared its largest ever dividend. With an 8%…

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These FTSE 250 growth stocks are crushing the index

| Paul Summers

The FTSE 250 (INDEXFTSE:MCX) is up a very decent 33% over the last 12 months but these UK growth stocks…

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Why I would buy Amazon shares to hold until 2030

| Rupert Hargreaves

Rupert Hargreaves explains why he thinks Amazon shares can continue to grow for the next nine years, despite the headwinds…

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Personal Finance

1 in 50 businesses expect to make people redundant in the next 3 months

| Sean LaPointe

With some businesses likely to make redundancies in the next few months, Sean Lapointe takes a look at the data…

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3 cheap UK shares (including 2 FTSE 100 stocks) to buy right now!

| Royston Wild

I'm on the hunt for British stocks offering top value. Here are a few cheap UK shares (including two FTSE…

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Should I buy this FTSE 100 stock?

| Charlie Keough

The GlaxoSmithKline share price has struggled over the past 12 months. Here, Charlie Keough looks at if this FTSE 100…

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2 ‘unstoppable’ UK shares to buy now

| Paul Summers

Some companies have registered triple-digit gains over the last year. Paul Summers picks out two he thinks are still great…

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The Ferrexpo share price is tanking. Is this FTSE 250 on sale?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

The Ferrexpo share price fell 20% this month, despite impressive earnings. Is it time to buy? Zaven Boyrazian investigates the…

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2 penny stocks that could shape the future

| John Town

Penny stocks are usually high-risk/high-reward investments. Here, John Town highlights two UK shares that he thinks could grow in the…

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Time to buy this FTSE 250-bound investment trust?

| Paul Summers

Paul Summers takes a closer look at a top-performing investment trust that could soon move into the FTSE 250 (INDEXFTSE:MCX).

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Should I buy Tesla stock or NIO stock for September?

| John Town

EV shares have skyrocketed in recent years, but which carmaker is the best investment for me? Here, I give my…

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4 lower-risk FTSE 100 stocks to buy

| Charles Archer

Rising inflation comes with higher risks for UK stocks. Charles Archer thinks these four FTSE 100 stocks can bring lower…

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3 top FTSE 100 shares I’d buy today!

| Royston Wild

I'm on the lookout for the best FTSE 100 stocks to buy for my investment portfolio. Here are three top…

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Personal Finance

Help to Buy: Why rising house prices pose a risk to buyers using the scheme

| Sean LaPointe

The number of buyers using the Help to Buy scheme has hit an all-time high. However, experts warn that rising…

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3 penny stocks to buy today

| Manika Premsingh

These penny stocks may have seen some challenges recently, but Manika Premsingh thinks they are ready to come back with…

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2 UK penny stocks I’d buy without delay

| Royston Wild

Here are two top penny stocks I'm thinking of buying today. I think they could deliver terrific shareholder profits on…

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3 UK shares that could double by 2025

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane looks at three UK shares in different sectors that he thinks have the potential to double between now…

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Is this FTSE 250 pick the best growth stock out there?

| Jabran Khan

Jabran Khan details this FTSE 250 stock and whether he believes it is one of the best growth stocks out…

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Is this FTSE 100 stock one to buy in September?

| Jabran Khan

Jabran Khan details this FTSE 100 supermarket stock and decides whether he would add shares to his portfolio in September.

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3 dirt-cheap FTSE 100 shares to buy

| Manika Premsingh

Manika Premsingh thinks these FTSE 100 stocks are dirt cheap in comparison to their fundamentals and appear to have strong…

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Personal Finance

How to financially protect yourselves in a marriage

| Victor Garrett

Are you financially protected in your marriage? Victor Garrett takes a look at the risks of living together and how…

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Diageo’s share price is up 23% in 2021. Should I buy now?

| Suraj Radhakrishnan

Diageo has continued its impressive run in the market. Is it still a buy for this Fool at its current…

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Is Cineworld the best penny stock for me to buy right now?

| Jon Smith

Despite the Cineworld share price being below £1, Jonathan Smith explains why he has concerns about calling it his best…

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Wise shares: I’d buy this FinTech stock instead

| Charles Archer

The Wise share price has been climbing since its IPO. Charles Archer thinks there's a better FinTech stock to buy…

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Is the Deliveroo share price (LON: ROO) set for further 2021 gains?

| Alan Oscroft

First half figures have given the Deliveroo share price a boost, as growth came in ahead of expectations. Is the…

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Personal Finance

The home improvements that add the most value to your property

| Alice Guy (FCA)

Alice Guy takes a look at the home improvements that are most in demand and most likely to increase the…

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2 of the best penny stocks to buy right now

| Royston Wild

I'm searching for the best penny stocks to buy for my investment portfolio today. Here are two quality low-cost UK…

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Personal Finance

What do the latest GDP figures mean for you?

| Katie Royals

You may have seen reports that the UK’s economy has grown. But what do these GDP figures mean for you…

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3 cheap UK shares I’d buy right now

| Royston Wild

I'm searching for the best low-cost UK shares to buy as we head towards September. Here are three stocks on…

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Passive income ideas: why dividend stocks remain my favourite way to bank cash

| Jon Smith

With low minimum investment size and flexibility on the yield chosen, Jonathan Smith explains why he likes dividend shares as…

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Should I buy NIO stock near $40?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

After delivering huge gains in 2020, NIO shares have underperformed this year. Edward Sheldon looks at whether he should buy…

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Personal Finance

43% of millennials have to take out credit to fund a funeral’s cost

| Diana Bocco

The average funeral cost is around £4,000 and Millennials are going into debt to pay for it, according to recent…

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Are Royal Mail shares a buy after falling 10% in the last month?

| Jon Smith

Royal Mail shares have seen a dip as part of the longer-term rally, making Jonathan Smith question whether it's worth…

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One FTSE 100 stock I’d buy to hold until 2030

| Rupert Hargreaves

This FTSE 100 company is a global leader in its field, and that is why Rupert Hargreaves would buy the…

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