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A ‘nearly’ UK penny stock and a FTSE 100 stock to buy

| Royston Wild

Could these two 'nearly' penny stocks (including one from the FTSE 100) be too cheap to miss? Here's why I'd…

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3 top UK stocks to buy now with £5,000

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane explains how he could put £5,000 to work in his portfolio now by investing in these three top…

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Can the BP share price rise further?

| Nadia Yaqub

The BP share price already comes with an attractive dividend yield. But there’s more installed for income-hungry investors like me.

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Child SIPPs & Junior Stocks and Shares ISAs most popular forms of investment for grandparents

| George Sweeney (DipFA)

Child SIPPs and the Junior Stocks and Shares ISA are proving to be a popular investing choice for grandparents. Read…

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I’d cash in on the remote working boom with this ‘nearly’ penny stock

| Royston Wild

The growth of remote working could make UK and US share investors like me BIG returns. Here's a low-cost ‘nearly’…

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Are utilities defensive stocks?

| Christopher Ruane

When it comes to choosing defensive stocks, utilities are mentioned a lot. Christopher Ruane considers why that is the case.

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5 penny stocks to buy

| Rupert Hargreaves

Rupert Hargreaves explains why he would buy these five penny stocks for his portfolio today, based on their growth potential.

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Up almost 10% today! Is green energy penny stock Eqtec a strong buy?

| Kevin Godbold

The directors of this green energy penny stock reckon the business is disrupting and decarbonising the waste-to-energy industry. Should I…

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Is AMC stock a buy after its encouraging results?

| Manika Premsingh

The AMC Entertainment results were ahead of expectations. But its share price has already run up a lot. Can it…

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Dividend shares: is Vodafone’s 6.7% yield safe?

| Rupert Hargreaves

As dividend shares go, Vodafone is one of the most attractive around, but as Rupert Hargreaves explains, its payout is…

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This is how much extra it costs to keep kids busy during school holidays

| Alice Guy (FCA)

Do you know how much it costs to keep kids busy during the school holidays? Alice Guy investigates and finds…

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The best UK stocks to buy

| Rupert Hargreaves

Rupert Hargreaves takes a look at three firms he believes are some of the best UK stocks to buy considering…

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Why I’d buy these 2 UK shares today for long-term growth

| Charlie Keough

As many predict a solid bounce-back for the UK economy, Charlie Keough looks at two UK shares he would buy…

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Investing for income: 2 UK dividend stocks with yields over 6%

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Investing in high-yield stocks can be a great way to generate income. Here, Edward Sheldon highlights two UK dividend stocks…

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With £2,000, I’d buy these top UK stocks for income and growth

| Jon Smith

Jonathan Smith talks through some of his top UK stocks that offer both a dividend and have given a positive…

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£1,000 to invest? Here’s how I’d beat inflation with top dividend stocks

| Jon Smith

With inflation in the UK at 2.5%, Jonathan Smith explains how he can use top dividend stocks to try to…

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Rightmove’s share price has surged. Is the stock still a buy?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Rightmove shares have made a strong recovery after the stock market crash in 2020. Here, Edward Sheldon looks at whether…

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These are the UK’s most popular cars!

| Sean LaPointe

These are the most popular cars among UK motorists that are likely to give you the best the best value…

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My top 2 ‘cheap’ renewable energy stocks to buy now

| Stuart Blair

Renewable energy stocks have performed strongly other the past few years. These are two that I feel still offer excellent…

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Why is the Deliveroo share price rising?

| Nadia Yaqub

The Deliveroo share price rallied yesterday. Have I missed the boat? Here’s my take on the recent news from the…

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Hargreaves Lansdown shares plunged 11% yesterday. Should I buy now?

| Nadia Yaqub

Hargreaves Lansdown shares fell in double-digits yesterday. So is now a buying opportunity for me? Here I take a closer…

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4 ‘nearly’ penny stocks to buy

| Royston Wild

I'm searching for low-cost UK shares to buy for my stocks portfolio in August. Here are a cluster of top…

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The average UK rent stays above £1k for the second month in a row

| Victor Garrett

HomeLet Rental Index released its July figures, and we can see that the average UK rent price has remained above…

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3 top UK stocks I think are undervalued

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer looks at three top UK stocks he would consider adding to his portfolio because he thinks they currently…

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Will the Deliveroo share price rise in August?

| Manika Premsingh

The Deliveroo share price is up 5% today after Germany’s Delivery Hero bought a stake in the company. Can it…

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How I’d start investing in stocks with £100 a month

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer sets out the steps he would take now if he wanted to start investing in stocks with £100…

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The credit card offering up to 30% immediate cashback at 600+ London restaurants*

| Sean LaPointe

Revolut has launched a new cashback feature that allows you to get up to 30% cashback when you wine and…

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The Cineworld share price is falling. Can it recover?

| Suraj Radhakrishnan

Will Cineworld recover from the effects of the pandemic or is the theatre industry losing the battle to streaming services?

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Why is the Hargreaves Lansdown share price down 10% today?

| James J. McCombie

The Hargreaves Lansdown 10% share price fall happened after the publication of the company's 2021 annual report. Was it that…

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The S&P 500 is +103% since 2020’s low. Should I fear another crash?

| Cliff D'Arcy

The S&P 500 index has doubled since its March 2020 low. But with US stock prices riding high, should I…

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Where will the Amazon share price go in August?

| Manika Premsingh

The Amazon share price has crashed 11% in the past month, with much of it since its latest results in…

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Here’s why the JAY share price is rocketing 25% today!

| Paul Summers

The Bluejay Mining plc (LON:JAY) share price has soared on news that it's working with a firm backed by some…

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Podcasting is the most profitable side business in 2021

| Katie Royals

Side hustles are growing in popularity. Katie Royals takes a look at how podcasting is now the most profitable side…

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2 UK energy stocks to buy for the coming climate crisis

| Tom Rodgers

In a world of climate crisis Tom Rodgers is seeking the best UK energy stocks. He says these two could…

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A ‘nearly’ penny stock to buy right now!

| Royston Wild

I think this former penny stock could be too good for me to miss at current prices. Give me a…

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Could the Morrisons share price exceed £3 at auction?

| Cliff D'Arcy

The Morrisons share price is having an excellent 2020, soaring 58% this year. But the bidding battle for the supermarket…

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5 tips to avoid getting caught out when spending this summer

| Diana Bocco

With things reopening, spending is up almost 20% in the hospitality industry. Before you join the fun, here are some…

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Forget Wise! I’d buy these 2 shares instead

| Suraj Radhakrishnan

I think the Wise share price is overvalued at the moment at 975p. Here are two UK shares I'd buy…

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3 boring but brilliant UK stocks to buy

| Paul Summers

These three UK stocks are proof that buying stakes in 'boring' businesses with predictable earnings can be very profitable.

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Global mergers and acquisitions (M&A) deals hit all-time high

| Sean LaPointe

Global M&A deals hit an all-time high in the first seven months of 2021, latest figures show. Here is a…

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