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How I’d invest £10,000 for dividend income

| Christopher Ruane

With £10,000 to generate dividend income, our writer outlines how he would plan to invest the money in five income…

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Best stocks to buy now: here’s why I’d go for growth over value

| Jon Smith

Jonathan Smith explains why he thinks the best stocks to buy now lie within growth shares due to the stage…

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Pound to euro: why’s GBP stronger than the EUR?

| Kate Anderson

We take a look at the pound-to-euro exchange rate, whether the pound will remain strong against they euro and how…

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Are Tesco (LON:TSCO) and GlaxoSmithKline (LON:GSK) deep value investments?

| Kirsteen Mackay

Deep value fund Silchester has a major stake in several potential growth stocks including Tesco and GlaxoSmithKline. Are these tempting…

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FTSE 100 share Bunzl rises on fresh trading news! Here’s why I’d buy this UK share

| Royston Wild

FTSE 100 royalty Bunzl's share price has risen following the release of fresh financials. Here's why I think this UK…

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

| Alan Oscroft

The Aviva share price hasn't moved since I last looked. I examine what I think could be the key drivers…

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At all-time highs, is FTSE 100 stock Ferguson a good buy for me?

| Manika Premsingh

FTSE 100 heating and plumbing products provider Ferguson has seen impressive share growth in the past year. Can it continue?

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Warren Buffett – Important investing lessons I’ve learned

| Jabran Khan

Jabran Khan details some of the investing lessons he has picked up by following the advice of investing legend Warren…

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Here’s why I’ve put IQE shares on my watchlist

| G A Chester

IQE shares have had a torrid time since an attack by short-sellers in 2017. But G A Chester is beginning…

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EV stocks are booming. Should I buy shares?

| Jabran Khan

Jabran Khan explores the rise in popularity of EV stocks and decides if he is tempted to buy shares for…

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4 ways I can make my stocks portfolio more ESG investing-friendly

| Jon Smith

Jonathan Smith explains how he can look to jump on the ESG investing trend without having to completely change his…

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The Dignity share price is soaring! Should I buy today?

| Royston Wild

Dignity's share price has lifted off after announcing sweeping changes to the way it does business. Is now the right…

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Does Deliveroo share price weakness mean it’s time to buy?

| Alan Oscroft

The Deliveroo share price has fallen by a third since flotation. Does that make it an unmissable bargain, or a…

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Here’s why UK shares Vitec Group and Next Fifteen Communications are soaring!

| Royston Wild

The Vitec Group and Next Fifteen Communications share prices have rocketed on new trading news! Here's why I'd buy these…

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How I’d invest £250 a month to create a passive income

| Andy Ross

Andy Ross looks at how he’d build a portfolio of shares to create a passive income, earning money to supplement…

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Here’s a small-cap stock to buy now

| Kevin Godbold

Here's why I'd buy this 5%-yielding small-cap stock for income from shareholder dividends and for steady growth from the business…

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Dating site scams: what you need to know

| Jennifer Laird

Dating site scams are a growing problem, but do you know how to spot them? Here's what you should know…

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GSK shares: should I buy now?

| Paul Summers

GSK (LON:GSK) shares have settled after yesterday's big news. Paul Summers reflects on the arguments for and against buying now.

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Growth stocks are rising again. Here are 2 I’d buy today

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Growth stocks have recently made a comeback after underperforming early in Q2. Here, Edward Sheldon highlights two he'd buy today.

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2 FTSE 100 shares I’d buy in July

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

When investing in FTSE 100 shares, it pays to be selective. Here, Edward Sheldon looks at two Footsie stocks he…

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3 UK penny stocks to buy with £3,000 today

| Alan Oscroft

As the stock market recovers, investors are seeking penny stocks that haven't made it all the way back yet. These…

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Why DS Smith shares could continue their strong run

| Suraj Radhakrishnan

After the recent surge in price, can DS Smith shares continue to grow after the effects of Covid-19 restrictions dissipate?

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New female investors soared by 354% last year!

| Sean LaPointe

The latest data shows that the number of new female investors has soared in the last year. We take a…

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The EZJ vs the IAG share price rated

| Rupert Hargreaves

Both the IAG share price and the EZJ share price look attractive as recovery plays, but this Fool would only…

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3 penny stocks I’d buy for my Stocks and Shares ISA this July!

| Royston Wild

I'm scouring UK share markets for top-quality penny stocks to add to my Stocks and Shares ISA. Here are three…

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The Victorian Plumbing share price has soared since its IPO. Should I buy?

| Paul Summers

New-stock-on-the-block Victorian Plumbing's (LON:VIC) share price has jumped after a very successful IPO. Paul Summers takes a closer look.

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5 FTSE 250 stocks to buy

| Rupert Hargreaves

Many FTSE 250 stocks are currently experiencing strong growth, and this Fool thinks these five stocks can continue to expand.

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5 UK shares to buy

| Rupert Hargreaves

This Fool highlights the five UK shares he would buy for their competitive advantages and growth prospects over the next…

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Fineco traders have been buying CMC Markets stock

| George Sweeney (DipFA)

CMC Markets is one stock that's been catching the attention of traders recently. Here’s the lowdown on this and other…

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The GSK share price leapt 5% on ‘new vision’ plans

| Cliff D'Arcy

The GSK share price 'popped' 5% today after the group unveiled a new strategic direction. But the shares have fallen…

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2 FTSE dividend stocks to buy now

| Christopher Ruane

The FTSE 100 contains some high dividend payers. Here our writer looks at two FTSE dividend stocks to buy now…

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4 UK shares to buy now with £4,000

| Christopher Ruane

With £4,000 to invest, here are four choices from Christopher Ruane's list of UK shares to buy now that he…

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The Unilever share price has increased 14% in 3 months. Should I buy?

| Jabran Khan

Jabran Khan examines the recent rise in the Unilever share price. Is now a buying opportunity for him with this…

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Here’s why AstraZeneca shares are a great buy for me

| Manika Premsingh

AstraZeneca is a low-risk stock, but it has also given strong returns over time.

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I’m struggling to get excited about Trustpilot shares

| Tej Kohli

Given its brand and the immediate market opportunity, I probably should be excited.  But I just can’t get there. 

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Why Lloyds stock has a lot of room to run in 2021

| Chris MacDonald

Motley Fool contributor Chris MacDonald casts his eye over Lloyds stock, and finds much to like in the British banking…

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Here’s what UK shares The Berkeley Group and Vertu Motors reported today!

| Royston Wild

These UK firms have released fresh trading news in midweek business. Here's what British stock investors need to know.

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I’d buy this top UK stock now

| Kevin Godbold

The quality shines through from this FTSE 100 company and its brand has global appeal. Here's why I'd buy the…

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Reddit stocks: should I buy GameStop at $220?

| Charles Archer

Reddit favourite GameStop, the original meme stock, seems wildly overvalued and extremely volatile. Is there more to GameStop than meets…

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Will the Bank of England increase interest rates?

| Kate Anderson

With inflation starting to rise, are we going to see an increase in interest rates? We take a look at…

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