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What happened in the stock market today

| Jon Smith

Jonathan Smith talks through the best and worst performers in the stock market today, along with explaining why the FTSE…

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1 FTSE 100 stock I would buy with £1K

| Jabran Khan

Jabran Khan details why FTSE 100 incumbent Legal & General is his portfolio pick with £1,000 to invest right now.

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This FTSE 100 stock offers a dividend yield of 10%! Should I buy shares?

| Jabran Khan

Jabran Khan delves deeper into a FTSE 100 mining stock that offers a juicy dividend yield of close to 10%.…

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A cheap nearly penny stock to buy

| Royston Wild

I'm on the hunt for the best low-cost stocks to buy today. Here's a top nearly penny stock I think…

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Why are Lloyds shares losing momentum?

| Jon Smith

Jonathan Smith explains why Lloyds shares have dipped 10% over the past three months, and why he thinks there are…

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China hoping to create a new stock exchange in Beijing

| George Sweeney (DipFA)

China is planning to open a new stock exchange in Beijing. Here's everything you need to know about this third…

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2 FTSE 100 shares to buy for the recovery

| Suraj Radhakrishnan

As the UK market heads into a recovery period, I have identified two FTSE 100 shares for my portfolio that…

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The Blue Prism share price beat the rest of the LSE last week

| Sean LaPointe

The share price of UK robotics company Blue Prism outperformed the rest of the London Stock Exchange last week. Sean…

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Is the Sainsbury’s share price too cheap?

| Royston Wild

The Sainsbury's share price looks exceptionally cheap on paper. Is this a FTSE 100 share I should buy for my…

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Capped adult social care costs: who stands to benefit?

| Kate Anderson

Social care funding in the UK is facing a big shake-up. Kate Anderson takes a look at the key changes…

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Profits jump over 200% at this cheap UK share! I’ll keep buying

| Paul Summers

This cheap UK share is flying today on record results. Paul Summers explains why he'd continue to buy this quality…

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Experts think the State Pension triple lock should be reviewed

| Sean LaPointe

The triple lock formula for State Pension increases has been suspended for a year. Could this be a sign that…

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The next post-pandemic revival? Why I’d take a punt on Cineworld shares

| Hermione Taylor

Cineworld shares took a hit during the pandemic, but here are three reasons why I think they are ready to…

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2 cheap UK shares for growth AND income!

| Royston Wild

I do love a bargain! This is why I think these cheap UK shares are great stocks to buy today.…

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2 UK shares to buy now at massive discounts

| Roland Head

Roland Head reveals two UK shares that are trading well below their breakup value, including one business where the CEO…

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My favourite FTSE 100 shares to buy

| Rupert Hargreaves

Rupert Hargreaves explains why these two FTSE 100 companies qualify as some of his best shares to buy in the…

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My top shares to buy for a passive income

| Rupert Hargreaves

Rupert Hargreaves takes a look at some of his favourite shares to buy for passive income in the current market…

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Could this rumoured merger send the Harbour Energy share price flying again?

| Alan Oscroft

The Harbour Energy share price blipped upwards briefly in response to rumours, but it dropped back quickly. So what's going…

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A small-cap FTSE 250 company to buy now and hold forever

| Guy Quelch

Unearthing hidden gems that offer future growth is difficult in a bull market, but lurking in the FTSE 250, this…

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FY results: where will the Dunelm share price go next?

| Alan Oscroft

The Dunelm share price soared during lockdown. Now the dividend has been restored it's a big special one after none…

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What does the new health and social care levy mean for me?

| Katie Royals

The government has announced a new health and social care levy. Katie Royals takes a look at what it will…

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The best shares to buy now with £5,000

| Rupert Hargreaves

Rupert Hargreaves takes a look at some of the best shares to buy now, as his research highlights companies with…

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3 of my favourite stocks to buy for passive dividend income

| Jon Smith

Jonathan Smith explains why he likes stocks that offer him reliable passive dividend income, and offers some specific firms he…

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3 dividend stocks I’d buy for an 8% passive income

| Roland Head

Dividend stocks can be a great way to generate passive income. Roland Head looks at three FTSE 100 high yielders,…

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Stock market bargains: here’s where I’d invest £3,000 now

| Kevin Godbold

Since the Covid-crash during the spring of 2020, many UK shares have put in an enduring rally, but I reckon…

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The best UK dividend stocks to buy now

| Alan Oscroft

I'm looking for the best UK dividend stocks to buy while there are still plenty of low-priced shares around. Here's…

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5% dividend yields! Should I buy this FTSE 100 dividend share?

| Royston Wild

This FTSE 100 share is tipped to light a fire under dividends in the short-to-medium term. But is this big-cap…

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Tax on share dividends to increase by 1.25%. Here’s what it means for investors

| Karl Talbot

The government has announced a dividends tax shakeup. So if you're an investor, what does it mean for you? Karl…

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Personal Finance

Pensions triple lock to be suspended

| Karl Talbot

The triple lock is considered a lifeline for pensioners keen to protect their income. But is that about to change?…

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The IAG share price crashes 30% in 6 months! Should I buy?

| Cliff D'Arcy

The IAG share price has crashed by 30% since its 2021 peak in mid-March. After such a steep fall, would…

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2 FTSE 250 stocks with 6%+ dividend yields!

| Paul Summers

Paul Summers takes a closer look at two of the biggest-yielding stocks from the FTSE 250 (INDEXFTSE:MCX). Would he buy…

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This FTSE stock’s share price has plummeted recently. Should I buy shares?

| Jabran Khan

Jabran Khan examines this FTSE stock which has seen its high flying share price drop recently. Is now a good…

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Could this penny stock be about to explode?

| Jabran Khan

Jabran Khan delves deeper into this penny stock and wonders whether recent activity and news could mean a massive upturn…

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Why I think this top investment trust is a must-buy for me

| Charlie Keough

Up over 15% year-to-date, here this Fool explains why he is adding more shares of this top investment trust to…

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Why is the BT share price in such a slump?

| Alan Oscroft

The 2021 summer slump for the BT share price continues. Does that spell bad news for the full year, or…

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My top 3 FTSE 100 dividend stocks to buy today

| Suraj Radhakrishnan

Dividends are a great way to boost passive income. These are the three FTSE 100 dividend stocks that I think…

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Is this healthcare pick one of the best shares to buy now?

| Jabran Khan

Jabran Khan examines a healthcare stock on the FTSE AIM index and decides whether or not it could be one…

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Here is 1 tech stock from my best stocks to buy now list

| Jabran Khan

Jabran Khan details a tech stock from his best stocks to buy now list which has experienced an upturn in…

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2 of the best shares to buy in September with £500

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Looking for the best shares to buy this month? Here are two businesses that Zaven Boyrazian believes are set to…

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Why isn’t the FTSE 100 over 8,000? I blame these 3 problems!

| Cliff D'Arcy

The UK's FTSE 100 index is almost 10% below its May 2018 peak. It's also barely risen over the past…

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