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Here are the top UK shares I’d buy now

| Kevin Godbold

Compounding gains from a long-term portfolio of diversified UK shares can be an effective strategy. Here's why I'd start with…

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UK shares: Staffline Group and James Cropper release fresh financials!

| Royston Wild

These two UK shares have released fresh financials for share pickers to feast their eyes on. Let me talk you…

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UK shares: the Audioboom and Gear4music share prices rise as trading beats forecasts!

| Royston Wild

These UK shares are soaring in value after announcing strong trading in 2021. Here are the main takeaways from Tuesday…

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How I’d invest £1,000 in 3 FTSE 100 stocks

| Manika Premsingh

Manika Premsingh would divide £1,000 into these three FTSE 100 growth and income stocks to reap the best returns.

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Should I buy Taylor Wimpey shares?

| Royston Roche

Taylor Wimpey shares rose 10% in the past year. Is it the right time to buy? Royston Roche reviews this…

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UK shares: this is why the Trackwise share price has crashed!

| Royston Wild

The Trackwise share price has sunk through the floor in a news-packed day. Here are the key points from the…

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How to prevent car damage in hot weather

| Sean LaPointe

Summer has finally arrived, but the sun and heat could spell bad news for motorists. Find out how to protect…

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2 UK shares I’d buy now at massive discounts

| Tom Rodgers

Buying UK shares that everyone else buys won't make you rich. Instead, I follow the world's best investors and pick…

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How I’d invest £300 in UK shares

| Christopher Ruane

With only £300 to put to work in UK shares today, Christopher Ruane outlines how he would plan to invest…

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2 dividend stocks I’d buy now that have 5%+ yields

| Jon Smith

Jonathan Smith runs through SSE and Aviva, as two top dividend stocks with an above average dividend yield that he…

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2 UK REITs to buy now for huge income

| Tom Rodgers

UK REITs are a high-yield investment. Tom Rodgers thinks the risks are worth it.

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The Helium One Share Price is up 15% today

| James J. McCombie

The Helium One Share price surged today on the back of yesterday's report of positive drilling results. Find out if…

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Darktrace shares beat the rest of the LSE last week

| George Sweeney (DipFA)

Darktrace shares have been the highest-rising stock on the London Stock Exchange in the last week. We take a look…

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How ‘Big Short’ investor Michael Burry picks winning stocks

| Tom Rodgers

How does Michael Burry pick stocks? It's all here, and anyone can learn how to make money in the market…

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Personal Finance

Have a balance transfer card? Avoid this common mistake

| Karl Talbot

A 0% balance transfer credit card can help you to avoid paying interest on your debt. But you'll need to…

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Can this FTSE 100 stock bounce back?

| Manika Premsingh

The FTSE 100 gainers in 2021 are very different from those last year. But for that reason, they may be…

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UK shares: Scancell Holdings and Morses Club soar on fresh news!

| Royston Wild

These UK shares have shot higher today following the release of new market updates. Here's what investors like me need…

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3 ways I’d look to boost my investment return from top stocks

| Jon Smith

From averaging-in his purchase price to benefiting from momentum investing, Jonathan Smith talks through maximising his return from the top…

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Does today’s AML share price weakness give me a buying opportunity?

| Alan Oscroft

The Aston Martin share price has fallen back from its 2021 high, despite decent Q1 figures. I'm wondering whether it's…

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Here’s a FTSE 100 stock forging an ESG-focused future

| Kirsteen Mackay

DS Smith (LON:SMDS) is a FTSE 100 stock with a competitive edge. Its share price soared last year but can…

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Morrisons share price soars on takeover bid! Here’s what I think will happen now

| Harshil Patel

Morrisons' share price has soared after it rejected a takeover bid. Harshil Patel investigates what he thinks could happen next.

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Here’s why I think Pershing Square shares could be the buy of the year

| Jon Smith

Due to the nature of what the company does (and how well it does it), Jonathan Smith thinks that buying…

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The Carnival share price is up 30% in 2021. Here’s what I’d do now

| Alan Oscroft

Here's why I think the rising Carnival share price could have further to go in 2021, as the cruise business…

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How does Brexit affect timeshares?

| Anne East

Now that the UK is no longer in the EU, we take a look at what Brexit means for timeshare…

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These UK share prices are rising strongly! Here’s why

| Royston Wild

These UK shares are all shooting higher after updating the market on Tuesday. Here are the key things investors like…

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Is the drop in the Open Orphan (ORPH) share price a buying opportunity?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

The Open Orphan (ORPH) share price has fallen 25% in two months! Zaven Boyrazian investigates what caused this drop, and…

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2 FTSE 100 shares to buy now

| Kevin Godbold

These two FTSE 100 shares have performed well through the pandemic. Both look set to deliver steady progress and shareholder…

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Can the Marston’s share price climb higher?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

The recovery of the Marston’s share price has stalled. Is there a problem? Or is this a buying opportunity? Zaven…

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Should I buy Novacyt shares at under 400p?

| Roland Head

The Novacyt share price is rising today, but 45% of the company's 2020 sales are under dispute. Can the company…

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The NIO share price is surging! Is it too late to buy?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

The NIO share price is up nearly 50% in the past month. What's causing this electric vehicle stock to surge?…

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If I had £1,000 to invest, here’s a top UK growth stock I’d buy now

| Paul Summers

Paul Summers has been singing the praises of this UK growth stock for some time. Based on its strong outlook,…

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Should I buy Halfords stock?

| Charles Archer

Will we see the e-boom falter, or has there been a permanent change in transport habits that will continue to…

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Personal Finance

Prime Day: beware Amazon tactics to make you spend unneccesarily

| Kate Anderson

Amazon Prime Day is here! So let's take a look at how Amazon could be encouraging you to spend more…

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This stock is paying a 9% special dividend. Here’s why I’d buy

| Alan Oscroft

After this week's Morrisons takeover approach, here's a different way to reap dividends in the mergers and acquisitions stakes.

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Should I buy shares in FTSE 100 alcohol stock Diageo (LSE:DGE)?

| Kirsteen Mackay

FTSE 100 alcohol stock Diageo (LON:DGE) is enjoying a share price rally. Is this a good long-term investment and is…

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Can the LWDB share price keep climbing?

| Nadia Yaqub

The LWDB share price has been rising. But will this continue? Here’s my take on the investment trust and whether…

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Football Index: Will I get my money back?

| Katie Royals

Katie Royals takes a look at whether Football Index customers will get their money back after the platform's collapse.

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Here’s why I’m avoiding Rolls-Royce shares

| Ollie Henry

Rolls-Royce shares have declined substantially in recent times. Is this a good time to invest? Ollie Henry takes a look…

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Is it the perfect time for me to buy HSBC shares?

| Stuart Blair

HSBC shares have performed resiliently in 2021. But are they now too expensive or is it the right time for…

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Forget the Lloyds share price. I’d rather buy other FTSE 100 shares in July

| Royston Wild

The Lloyds Bank share price has struggled as the coronavirus crisis worsens in the UK again. Is now the time…

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