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I’d buy this dirt-cheap FTSE 250 stock right now

| Nadia Yaqub

This FTSE 250 stock delivered an encouraging trading update. I can’t ignore the cheap valuation so here’s why I’d buy…

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I’d buy this FTSE 100 stock now that it’s paying a special dividend

| Nadia Yaqub

This FTSE 100 stock just delivered another fantastic trading update. It’s also paying a special dividend. Here’s why I’d buy…

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What’s going on with the Aviva share price?

| Paul Summers

After a strong 12 months, the Aviva plc (LON:AV) share price has been flagging in recent weeks. Would Paul Summers…

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The Darktrace share price has more than doubled! Should I buy?

| Paul Summers

The Darktrace plc (LON:DARK) share price has exploded since its IPO. Paul Summers weighs up the pros and cons of…

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Forget the Lloyds share price! I bought this FTSE 100 stock instead

| Royston Wild

Is the Lloyds share price REALLY too good to miss? Here's why I decided to buy this other FTSE 100…

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Personal Finance

4 great jobs for a stay-at-home parent

| Sandy Kenrick

As a stay-at-home parent, you can access some pretty great jobs that offer a decent income as a side hustle…

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2 FTSE 100 shares to buy in August

| Roland Head

This Fool’s been looking for FTSE 100 shares to buy in August. These companies provide exposure to growth at home…

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3 penny stocks I’d buy to hold for 10 years

| Royston Wild

I'm looking for some of the best low-cost UK stocks to buy this August. Here are a few top penny…

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Personal Finance

£1.15bn taken out of fixed-rate savings accounts in May

| Diana Bocco

Brits saved a lot of money during the pandemic. But with things reopening, it looks like many are now back…

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Personal Finance

The most common types of fraud in the UK revealed

| Jennifer Laird

What's the most common type of fraud in the UK? And what steps can you take to keep your money…

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Can the IAG share price hold out until the end of 2021?

| Alan Oscroft

The IAG share price has been in a slump since March, as Covid continues to devastate the travel business. How…

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3 top UK shares to buy for August

| Royston Wild

I'm searching UK share markets for some of the best stocks to buy in August. Here are three top British…

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3 UK growth stocks I’ve been buying in July

| Paul Summers

Paul Summers reveals the growth stocks he's been snapping up during a volatile month for the UK stock market.

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3 FTSE 250 stocks to buy before August

| Paul Summers

The FTSE 250 (INDEXFTSE:MCX) index has done well over the past year. Paul Summers thinks these stocks could push it…

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3 FTSE 100 stocks to buy now

| Rupert Hargreaves

These FTSE 100 companies could be some of the best stocks to buy now as they profit from three trends,…

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2 UK shares to buy in August

| Rupert Hargreaves

Rupert Hargreaves explains why he would buy these two UK shares in August which are returning to growth as the…

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Why is the Barclays share price falling?

| Rupert Hargreaves

Rupert Hargreaves takes a look at the Barclays share price and tries to establish why the stock's been falling as…

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2 of the best renewable energy stocks to buy right now

| Royston Wild

I'm on the hunt for the best renewable energy stocks to buy today. Here are two UK shares near the…

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2 UK penny stocks to buy now

| Stuart Blair

Although they can be risky, penny stocks can also deliver very strong growth. Stuart Blair evaluates two penny stocks he…

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2 cheap FTSE 100 stocks to buy in August

| Royston Wild

Could these FTSE 100 stocks be considered too cheap to miss right now? Here's why I'd buy these UK blue-chip…

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The Diageo share price has surged! Is it too late to buy?

| Rupert Hargreaves

Rupert Hargreaves explains why he believes the Diageo share price still offers a compelling risk-reward case, despite the stock's recent…

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The Aviva share price is on the rise. Should I buy now?

| Rupert Hargreaves

Rupert Hargreaves explains why he still likes the Aviva share price as the company's growth strategy starts to pay off.

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Why did the Unilever share price plummet this week?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

The Unilever share price plummeted this week. Zaven Boyrazian takes a closer look at what's been causing this recent volatility.

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4 renewable energy stocks to buy right now

| Rupert Hargreaves

Rupert Hargreaves explains why he'd buy these four renewable energy stocks to invest in the green energy revolution. 

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5 top UK shares to buy

| Rupert Hargreaves

Rupert Hargreaves takes a look at five UK shares he'd buy for his portfolio as the economy begins to recover…

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Can the Rolls-Royce share price hold out until the end of 2021?

| Alan Oscroft

Will the Rolls-Royce share price end the year higher? Or are we in for a renewed slump? We're approaching H1…

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Why investing in index trackers might not be right for you

| Malcolm Wheatley

Index trackers are big business, and have been around a long time.

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3 FTSE 100 dividend stocks I like

| Manika Premsingh

FTSE 100 dividends are getting better. But what if dividend stocks also offered investors growth?

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I’d invest £5k in these 2 penny stocks

| Rupert Hargreaves

This Fool takes a look at two penny stocks that appear to be primed for growth in the years ahead…

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Personal Finance

Half of Brits would move to a bigger home if given the chance

| Sean LaPointe

We take a closer look at why Brits are desperate for more space, and why many would move to a…

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Why I think Airbnb is a top stock to buy in August

| Charles Archer

As the Covid-19 vaccination rate accelerates, travel is likely to become far less restricted. Charles Archer believes Airbnb is a…

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How I’d invest to earn £5k a year in dividend income

| Rupert Hargreaves

Rupert Hargreaves highlights the stocks he would buy to generate a dividend income of £5,000 per year from the stock…

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Which FTSE 250 dividend stocks to buy?

| James J. McCombie

There are multiple FTSE 250 dividend-paying stocks. Here's how I would cut the list down to size and identify the…

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The BP share price might be in terminal decline and here’s why

| Andy Ross

The BP share price is up a little so far this year. Andy Ross outlines in this article why there's…

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What’s going on with the IAG share price?

| Manika Premsingh

The IAG share price has seen some wild swings in the past year. Is it ready for a consistent upturn…

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The Boohoo vs ASOS share price rated

| Rupert Hargreaves

Rupert Hargreaves weighs up the pros and cons of boohoo compared to the ASOS share price, as both companies offer…

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2 FTSE 100 stocks I’d buy for long-term returns

| Suraj Radhakrishnan

I am always on the lookout for a investment bargain. Here are two good-value stocks I am looking to add…

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2 FTSE 100 stocks to buy in a market crash

| Manika Premsingh

These FTSE 100 stocks have seen enviable growth in the past year, making them ideal investments to buy on the…

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2 top UK shares to buy in August

| Jon Smith

Should we see another FTSE 100 fall in August, Jonathan Smith explains two top UK shares he's keen on buying…

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6.6% yield: should I buy Vodafone shares for a passive income?

| Roland Head

The Vodafone share price is rising after the company reported a return to growth. Roland Head asks if the stock's…

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