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Why I’ll buy Amazon shares in the next stock market crash

| James Reynolds

Amazon is one of the most valuable companies on the stock market, but its shares are prohibitively expensive in my…

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As the Rolls-Royce share price leads the FTSE 100, is it time to buy?

| Alan Oscroft

The Rolls-Royce (LON: RR) share price is beating the rest of the FTSE 100 in a very good week for…

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Should I buy Tesla stock now?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Tesla stock's rising again. Cathie Wood thinks it can go to $3,000. Is now the time to buy? Edward Sheldon…

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Personal Finance

Jobseekers: bag that job by avoiding these 5 CV mistakes

| Anne East

Recruiters will spend an average of just 7 seconds looking at your CV. To help you bag that dream job,…

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Royal Mail reports big revenue jump, beating 2019 levels

| Alan Oscroft

Royal Mail Group reports strong domestic parcels revenue growth compared to pre-pandemic 2019, ahead of interim results due in November.

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Half of new UK homeowners will still be paying off a mortgage after retirement

| Sean LaPointe

According to new research, the number of new homeowners who will be paying off mortgage debt into retirement has risen…

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Almost half of Brits don’t support the increase in National Insurance

| Sean LaPointe

Here is what Brits think of the recent increase in National Insurance and some tips for softening the blow the…

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3 ways to prepare for a stock market crash

| Andy Ross

A stock market crash at some point is inevitable, but stock markets could also rise in the meantime. Here’s how…

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A FTSE 100 share I’d buy instead of Tesco

| Royston Wild

The Tesco share price seems to offer plenty of bang for my buck... on paper. But I'm not buying. Here's…

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The IAG share price vs the easyJet share price: which offers more value?

| Rupert Hargreaves

Rupert Hargreaves compares the IAG share price to the easyJet share price and explains which one he thinks is the…

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Personal Finance

Will the Evergrande crisis in China impact my portfolio?

| George Sweeney (DipFA)

China's second-largest real estate property developer, Evergrande, has a huge debt problem. Here's what's going on and how it might…

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Personal Finance

JP Morgan launches Chase in the UK: is the 5% interest current account good?

| Katie Royals

JP Morgan has launched Chase, its digital bank, in the UK. Katie Royals takes a look at the new JP…

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3 steps to passive income for £20 a week

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer explains his three step plan to set up new passive income streams by investing £20 a week in…

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Is the stock market in a bubble? Here’s why you should worry

| Karl Talbot

The stock market has performed remarkably well during the pandemic. But is it in bubble territory? And should you be…

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1 FTSE 100 stock I’d buy and hold for a long time

| Manika Premsingh

This FTSE 100 stock is up today after a positive trading update. Based on it, this Fool believes that its…

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This FTSE 250 stock’s price has doubled. Would I buy it?

| Manika Premsingh

The FTSE 250 stock has seen a more than doubling in share price over the last three years. Can it…

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2 UK penny shares to buy now

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane has identified two UK penny shares he would consider adding further to in his portfolio. Here he reveals…

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Personal Finance

Flexible working from day one to become a legal right. Here’s what you need to know!

| Karl Talbot

Flexible working is a concept growing in popularity amongst employees. So what will the government's new rules mean for you?…

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The BT share price has crashed 20% since June. I smell a buying opportunity

| Alan Oscroft

After a good start to 2021, the BT share price has slumped. But a small uptick in recent days makes…

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Evergrande deal lifts FTSE 100: here are Wednesday’s top movers

| Roland Head

Bullish investors drove the FTSE 100 higher on Wednesday. Roland Head looks at the stories behind the news and reveals…

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This is how much cash you need for 1-3 years’ worth of expenses in retirement

| Victor Garrett

Have you ever wondered what kind of emergency fund you'll need in retirement? Victor Garrett takes a look at the…

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This UK share’s price has risen 220%! Is it a buy for me?

| Manika Premsingh

The UK share was a penny stock last year at this time, but has exploded ever since. Is it a…

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Here’s why the National Express share price jumped 7% yesterday

| Charles Archer

Yesterday, a proposed merger with Stagecoach saw the National Express share price soar by 7%. Charles Archer thinks this merger…

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Can the Lloyds share price recover?

| Suraj Radhakrishnan

The Lloyds share price has been falling lately. Could the banker break through the 50p celling and reach pre-pandemic highs?…

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Why has the Stagecoach share price soared?

| Christopher Ruane

The sometimes sluggish Stagecoach share price roared into life this week. Christopher Ruane explains why -- and his next move.

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The IAG share price has climbed 20%. Is there a lot more to come?

| Alan Oscroft

The IAG share price has leapt by 20% in a week, on the back of some healthy financial news. Is…

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Personal Finance

First State Pension payments delays: when will I get my money?

| Sean LaPointe

Thousands of people reaching State Pension age have had their first payment delayed. So, when will they be paid? Sean…

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Personal Finance

Why we should take these food shortages seriously

| Alice Guy (FCA)

The shelves in some supermarkets are increasingly bare again. But what's causing the food shortages? Will they continue? And what…

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Why I’d ignore Cineworld’s share price and buy this penny stock!

| Royston Wild

In this article I'm running the rule over the Cineworld share price and talking about a penny stock I'd buy…

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This UK growth stock has doubled: is it still safe to buy?

| Roland Head

Small cap fintech stock Alfa Financial has soared after strong financial results. Roland Head gives his verdict on the stock.

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After the Entain share price jumps 25%, is it too late to buy?

| Alan Oscroft

The Entain share price soared on Monday on takeover rumours. And it climbed further Tuesday after confirmation of the bid…

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Personal Finance

Are we due a stock market crash or correction?

| George Sweeney (DipFA)

Here are my thoughts on whether we're due a stock market crash or correction. I also look at what you…

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Older woman worried about the future
Personal Finance

Firms seek emergency aid over surging gas prices – but what options are there for us?

| Alice Guy (FCA)

Gas prices are spiralling, and smaller energy firms are going bust. It's a bleak picture for consumers. What should you…

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Is the stock market upswing here to stay?

| Manika Premsingh

The FTSE 100 index is back above 7,000 in today’s trading following a bunch of positive developments. But can the…

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3 small-cap stocks I’d buy in the next market crash

| Paul Summers

Having performed strongly over the last year, Paul Summers picks out three minnows he'd consider buying when the next big…

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Personal Finance

Travel news: fully vaccinated UK tourists can visit the US from November

| Sean LaPointe

In the latest travel news, the US is set to relax its rules on UK travellers entering the country from…

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I’m drawing up a stock market crash buy list. Here are some names on it

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

If we see a stock market crash in the near term, Edward Sheldon's planning to buy shares for his portfolio.…

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2 ‘no-brainer’ FTSE 100 stocks I’d buy on the dip

| Stuart Blair

The FTSE 100 has fallen recently to around 7,000 points. Here are two FTSE 100 stocks I'm buying now to…

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The Tesco share price has rebounded, is it time to get in quick?

| Harry Godfrey

I am on the hunt for dividend-paying stocks that are ripe for a rebound. So why did the Tesco share…

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Ahead of COP26, I’d buy this top ESG dividend stock

| Nathan Marks

This dividend stock may play a crucial part in achieving the government’s goal of a net zero carbon economy while…

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