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5 investing habits of Warren Buffett

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane looks into five investing habits of the "Sage of Omaha" Warren Buffett that he thinks could help make…

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Personal Finance

Can I have two stocks and shares ISAs?

| Sean LaPointe

A stocks and shares ISA allows you to invest without paying income and capital gains tax. But can you have…

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3 UK shares I’d consider buying to start investing

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer sets out three things he would consider if he was to start investing today, and suggests shares he…

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The Lloyds share price: 3 things that could give it a boost

| Alan Oscroft

As the Lloyds share price retreats from its strong run and drops back below 50p, I ask what might send…

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How my contrarian picks have performed since the stock market crash

| Manika Premsingh

Manika Premsingh’s contrarian picks from the stock market crash have seen share price increases, but are they good buys now?

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UK shares – 2 e-commerce stocks I would buy today with £2K

| Jabran Khan

There are a few e-commerce stocks that are thriving among UK shares. Jabran Khan picks two he would buy with…

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Should I buy Deliveroo shares?

| Royston Roche

Deliveroo shares are down 40% from its listing price of 390p. Will the stock fall further or rise? Royston Roche…

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This ‘dying’ FTSE 100 share is up 53% in 6 months. I like the stock!

| Cliff D'Arcy

The FTSE 100 has jumped 10% in 2021, but this unloved Footsie stock has soared 53% in six months. I…

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The Kier and Babcock share prices are rising. Should I buy?

| G A Chester

It's been a roller-coaster few years for outsourcers Kier and Babcock, but with their share prices on the up, could…

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Is it a good time to buy shares?

| George Sweeney (DipFA)

With lots of markets close to all-time highs, you might be wondering whether now is a good time to buy…

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Here’s what UK shares UKOG and Petrofac reported today

| Royston Wild

UK oil shares Petrofac and UKOG are both moving in opposite directions on Monday following recent operational and trading updates.

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Personal Finance

How to protect yourself from credit card fraud

| Victor Garrett

How can you protect yourself from credit card fraud? We take a look at the latest research and ways you…

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The Hurricane Energy share price is up 20%: is a recovery on the cards?

| Roland Head

The Hurricane Energy share price is rising fast. Roland Head looks at this troubled situation and asks whether the stock…

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Should I buy FTSE 250 share Greggs after today’s news?

| Royston Wild

The Greggs share price has recorded marginal gains on Monday, despite another top trading update. Is now the time to…

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The Virgin Galactic share price is exploding! Should I buy now?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

The Virgin Galactic share price is moving like a rocket, but is the stock worth owning? Zaven Boyrazian takes a…

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Is Buy Now Pay Later cheaper than ‘traditional’ credit?

| Kate Anderson

Wondering whether Buy Now Pay Later is a good option for you? We break down what Buy Now Pay Later…

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Can the ITM Power share price climb higher?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

The ITM Power share price has been on a downward trajectory since February, but is that about to change? Zaven…

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How to find the best stocks to buy now

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Finding the best stocks to buy now can be a challenging task. Zaven Boyrazian shares some lessons he's learned over…

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What’s happening with the GameStop (GME) share price

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

The GameStop (GME) share price is on the rise again but what's causing this new round of growth? Zaven Boyrazian…

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The Tesla share price continues to climb. Should I buy now?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

The Tesla share price continues to rise but can it continue? Zaven Boyrazian investigates a growing threat to the business.

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2 cheap FTSE 100 shares I’d buy in July

| Rupert Hargreaves

This Fool would buy these two FTSE 100 stocks that look undervalued compared to their growth and recovery potential.

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Should I invest in penny stock Sareum (LSE:SAR)?

| Kirsteen Mackay

Sareum Holdings is a penny stock generating interest as its drug development work makes waves in the Covid-19 space. Is…

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2 penny stocks to buy in July

| Jon Smith

Jonathan Smith reviews two popular penny stocks that he think have legs to move higher this summer as the UK…

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10 of the UK’s favourite imported cars

| Katie Royals

Car lovers can't always buy their favourite vehicles in the UK. Katie Royals takes a look at which imported cars…

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Stocks and Shares ISA: 4 points to best use my £20,000 allowance

| Jon Smith

Thinking for the long term, as well as investing smaller amounts each month, are good tips that Jonathan Smith is…

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What’s going on with the Helium One share price?

| Rupert Hargreaves

The Helium One share price has charged higher this year, but this Fool won't be buying the stock until further…

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2 small-cap shares to buy today

| Paul Summers

Paul Summers shines a light on two promising, AIM-listed small-cap stocks he's tempted to start buying today.

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2 cheap FTSE 250 shares to buy for July

| Rupert Hargreaves

As the economy reopens, these two FTSE 250 stocks look attractive from a valuation and growth perspective, says this Fool,…

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8 questions to ask when viewing a property

| Sean LaPointe

When viewing a property for the first time, asking these eight questions can help you determine whether the house is…

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Dignity shares are up 20% in 1 week. Should I buy?

| Nadia Yaqub

Dignity shares have rallied in the last week. So what’s behind this increase and should I buy? This Fool takes…

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Best stocks to buy now: 2 FTSE 100 picks I’d buy with £2K

| Jabran Khan

Jabran Khan details two FTSE 100 picks from his best stocks to buy now list that he would invest in…

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3 of the best shares to buy before July

| Paul Summers

Paul Summers highlights three companies that could be the best shares for him to buy before they report on trading…

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Here’s why I just bought Dr Martens shares

| Ollie Henry

Dr Martens shares have sold off after releasing earnings for FY21. Ollie Henry explains why he’s buying the shares now.

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Should I buy this UK penny stock?

| Nadia Yaqub

This penny stock has caught my eye as it’s trading at a large discount. But is now a buying opportunity?…

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The 60/40 portfolio is dead to me. Here’s why!

| Cliff D'Arcy

For me, the traditional 60/40 portfolio split between shares and bonds no longer works. Instead, I prefer to generate passive…

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Is the Lloyds share price cheap?

| Andy Ross

A high current price-to-earnings ratio may make the Lloyds share price look expensive but it actually might be very cheap.

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How I’d invest my first £500 in stock markets now

| Manika Premsingh

Now looks a great time to start investing in the stock markets, with the headline index steadily rising. Here is…

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3 reasons why I’d buy dividend stocks today

| Manika Premsingh

It is always a good idea to buy income stocks, but now is a particularly good time to do so…

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Personal Finance

21% of renters don’t plan on ever buying a house

| Sean LaPointe

New research shows that more than one in five UK tenants will avoid buying a house and plan to rent…

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What are the best stocks to buy for beginners?

| Paul Summers

New to investing? Paul Summers goes back to basics and explains how he'd go about identifying the best stocks to…

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