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3 more top shares to buy now for the UK recovery

14 August, 2021 | Rupert Hargreaves

Rupert Hargreaves takes a look at three financial sector stocks that he believes are some of the best shares to…

Personal Finance

Everyday habits from the world’s most successful female entrepreneurs

14 August, 2021 | Anne East

UK based card payments provider Dojo analysed the daily rituals and habits of female entrepreneurs. Here's what they discovered.

How I’d invest £500 in UK shares

14 August, 2021 | Rupert Hargreaves

Rupert Hargreaves explains how he'd invest a lump sum of £500 in UK shares and investment funds to get the…

Personal Finance

Just 31% of Brits feel in control of their retirement planning

14 August, 2021 | George Sweeney (DipFA)

Only a third of people feel in control of their retirement planning. Here’s what you can do to start preparing…

Cheap UK dividend shares to buy now

14 August, 2021 | Rupert Hargreaves

Rupert Hargreaves highlights several cheap UK dividend shares he'd buy today, considering their growth and income potential.

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‘Underperforming’ Smithson Investment Trust is now my biggest holding

14 August, 2021 | Paul Summers

Paul Summers explains why he continues to build his holding in Smithson Investment Trust (LON:SSON), despite its poor form in…

Investing Articles

My favourite UK renewable energy stock

14 August, 2021 | Rupert Hargreaves

Rupert Hargreaves explains why he’d buy this renewable energy company over any other London-listed green power business.

Will climate change send the Royal Dutch Shell share price to zero?

14 August, 2021 | Rupert Hargreaves

The climate’s changing and the Royal Dutch Shell share price could suffer if claims against the company start to increase.

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Personal Finance

Can I check my chances of getting a credit card before applying?

14 August, 2021 | Karl Talbot

Every credit card application marks your credit file. But did you know it's possible to check your chances of acceptance…

Mr Market has a meltdown

14 August, 2021 | Malcolm Wheatley

Benjamin Graham’s ‘Mr Market’ is deservedly famous.

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Personal Finance

What should a PCR test cost when you travel?

14 August, 2021 | Kate Anderson

How much does a PCR test cost? If you are going away this summer, here's a breakdown of everything you…

1 Vanguard fund I’m going to hold for decades

14 August, 2021 | Paul Summers

Paul Summers is a big believer in index funds. Here, he looks at one from passive powerhouse Vanguard he intends…

2 investment trusts to buy for income and growth

14 August, 2021 | Roland Head

These investment trusts provide exposure to global growth stocks and reliable UK dividend shares. Roland Head explains why he'd buy…

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Personal Finance

How to avoid energy price hikes

14 August, 2021 | Katie Royals

Energy bills are set to increase once more in October. Katie Royals takes a look at how you can avoid…

Hold my cigarette! 2 UK tobacco shares I’d choose with strong dividend yields

14 August, 2021 | John Town

When looking for passive income, I've found that tobacco shares are a profitable place to look. Here, are my top…

Can the Cineworld share price double now?

14 August, 2021 | Manika Premsingh

The Cineworld share price has a strong upside to it, going by the improvement in market conditions and its own…

2 nearly penny stocks to buy in September

14 August, 2021 | Royston Wild

I'm on a quest to find some of the best cheap UK stocks to buy. Here are a couple of…

2 penny stocks and a FTSE 100 stock to buy for September

14 August, 2021 | Royston Wild

I'm searching for some of the best UK shares to buy next month. Here's a couple of penny stocks, as…

What UK stocks and shares would I buy if inflation is coming?

14 August, 2021 | James J. McCombie

With inflation running above the central bank's target and expected to keep rising in 2021, what stocks, if any, would…

These 3 FTSE 100 shares have soared in 6 months. I’d buy one today

13 August, 2021 | Cliff D'Arcy

These three winning FTSE 100 stocks are all up 45%+ over the past six months. I particularly like the look…

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Personal Finance

Why leaving Generation Rent has become harder

13 August, 2021 | Victor Garrett

Sarah Coles, personal finance analyst, Hargreaves Lansdown, highlights that leaving Generation Rent has proven harder. I take a look.

FTSE 100: 2 shares I’d buy with £1,000 today

13 August, 2021 | Suraj Radhakrishnan

Investing doesn't have to be complicated. With £1,000 to invest today, these are the two FTSE 100 shares I'd buy…

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Investing Articles

Why the Facebook share price is still good value for my portfolio

13 August, 2021 | Charles Archer

The Facebook share price hit a record high yesterday. Here's why one Fool thinks it could still represent great value.

This FTSE 250 penny stock is up 80%. Would I buy it?

13 August, 2021 | Manika Premsingh

This penny stock has risen a lot over the past year, but is the increase sustainable?

The Avon share price has just crashed. Is now the time to buy?

13 August, 2021 | John Town

The Avon share price has just dropped significantly. Here, Motley Fool contributor, John Town, considers if now is the time…

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I’m buying shares in this FTSE 250 company to get exposure to private equity

13 August, 2021 | James J. McCombie

ICG Enterprise Trust (ICGT) trades on the FTSE 250 like any other share but it invests in companies and private…

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Personal Finance

These are the best-performing women-led companies in the FTSE 100

13 August, 2021 | Sean LaPointe

I take a look at the best performing female-led companies in the FTSE 100 and tell you whether and how…

Inflation-beating investments: 2 stocks I’d consider buying right now

13 August, 2021 | Jon Smith

With inflation running above the Bank of England's 2% target rate, Jonathan Smith explains some stocks he'd look to buy…