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The sectors that had the best investing returns in July

| George Sweeney (DipFA)

If you want to find out which sectors had the best investing returns in July, then look no further. Read…

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Princess Cruises completes a voyage. What does it mean for the Carnival share price?

| John Town

After Princess Cruises completes its first voyage following a long delay in operations, this Fool examines whether the Carnival share…

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3 top UK shares I’d buy with £3k

| Rupert Hargreaves

This Fool takes a look at the competitive advantages these top UK shares exhibit, and explains why he'd buy them.

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Here’s why I’m buying more easyJet shares

| Dan Peeke

easyJet shares have had a tough time of it over the last 18 months, but Dan Peeke thinks now might…

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The AZN share price has stumbled. Is now a good time to buy the stock?

| Rupert Hargreaves

The AstraZeneca share price has fallen to a valuation that makes the stock look cheap compared to its growth potential,…

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Are Cineworld shares a bargain?

| Nadia Yaqub

Cineworld shares have fallen significantly over the past month? Is now a buying opportunity? Here I take a look at…

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5 FTSE 100 shares to buy in August

| Andy Ross

The FTSE 100 can struggle in August, making it potentially a time to pick up some bargains. These five are…

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UK travel news: Which green list countries can I visit?

| Karl Talbot

More countries have been added to the UK's green list this week. Here's a list of the countries that are…

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I’m avoiding Amazon shares in favour of this e-commerce growth stock

| Stuart Blair

The Amazon share price has dropped recently and for many, this signals a great time to buy. But I'm buying…

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Why did the Cairn Energy share price jump 25% on Thursday afternoon?

| Alan Oscroft

Is Thursday's leap in the Cairn Energy share price the start of the long-awaited road to oily riches? I take…

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Would I buy Deliveroo shares now?

| Paul Summers

Deliveroo plc (LON:ROO) shares are recovering from the IPO shambles. Paul Summers wonders whether he was right to dismiss the…

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Are Rolls-Royce shares now a bargain?

| Paul Summers

The Rolls Royce Holdings (LON:RR) share price might be rising, but this Fool thinks there could be a better value…

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2 penny stocks! Are they top buys?

| Royston Wild

I'm searching for the best UK shares to buy for my investment portfolio in August. Could these penny stocks help…

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Should I buy Wise shares in August?

| Chris MacDonald

Motley Fool contributor Chris MacDonald discusses why recently-listed Wise shares could be an aggressive growth pick for his portfolio at…

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Would I buy Lloyds shares at 46p?

| Nadia Yaqub

Are Lloyds shares worth buying at the current price? I take closer look at the bank and its recent half-year…

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Personal Finance

What are the latest UK quarantine rules?

| Karl Talbot

UK quarantine rules are due to change later this month. So will you still have to self-isolate? And what will…

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Where next for the Legal & General dividend?

| Christopher Ruane

The Legal & General dividend has been raised by 5% in the company's interim results. Christopher Ruane considers what might…

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FTSE 100: 3 best shares to buy 

| Manika Premsingh

These FTSE 100 stocks have the makings of long-term performers, and even now their numbers look relatively good. 

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3 FTSE 250 stocks to buy in August

| Alan Oscroft

I'm seeing FTSE 250 shares offering attractive growth and recovery prospects right now. Here are three I like that have…

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1 of my best stocks to buy now just released its H1 trading report!

| Jabran Khan

Jabran Khan details one of his best stocks to buy now after it released a favourable H1 trading report. Should…

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How I’d start investing with £1,000 today

| Charles Archer

It can be difficult to know how to start investing. Here's how I took the first step to save £1,000…

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As the Royal Mail share price falls, should I buy?

| Christopher Ruane

The Royal Mail share price has fallen over 20% in the past couple of months. Christopher Ruane considers the stock…

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Here’s why I think the Moonpig share price is a big opportunity

| Ollie Henry

The Moonpig share price has fallen 23% since the company released earnings for fiscal year 2021. Ollie Henry explains why…

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What do the Rolls-Royce results mean for its share price?

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane pores over the Rolls-Royce results published on Thursday for clues to what they might mean for the share…

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Why Is the Flutter Entertainment share price falling?

| Chris MacDonald

Motley Fool contributor Chris MacDonald discusses why Flutter Entertainment shares are on his watch list as a speculative buy right…

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Post-pandemic stocks: here’s where I’m looking to invest £2,000

| Jon Smith

Jonathan Smith explains how he's planning on splitting up £2,000 into a mix of value and defensive shares when looking…

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The recovery at Rolls-Royce is happening! Should I buy the shares now?

| Kevin Godbold

Rolls-Royce shares are higher Thursday after it described a "good" start to 2021 with "improving" cash flow and profits from…

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What’s going on with the Glencore share price?

| Manika Premsingh

The Glencore share price has weakened, despite an impressive result for the first half of 2021. What’s going on?

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Personal Finance

Fifth self-employed (SEISS) grant: who is eligible and how do I apply?

| Sean LaPointe

Applications for the fifth and final round of the self-employed (SEISS) grant are now open. Find out who is eligible,…

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The Darktrace share price dips. Is now the time to buy?

| John Town

We've witnessed a dip in the Darktrace share price since the end of July. This Fool examines if now is…

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What’s going on with the Metro Bank share price?

| Jon Smith

With the Metro Bank share price down heavily over the past couple of years, Jonathan Smith looks at whether the…

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Why did the Avacta share price crash in 2021?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

The Avacta share price has crashed by 50% in the last three months. Zaven Boyrazian investigates what's causing this downward…

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2 penny stocks to buy!

| Royston Wild

I'm considering buying these top UK penny stocks for my Stocks and Shares ISA. Here's why I'd add them to…

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Personal Finance

Brits back to spending more than repaying credit cards

| Kate Anderson

Credit card spending is on the rise after months of Brits repaying their debts. We break down how to avoid…

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What’s going on with the Etsy share price?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

The Etsy share price dropped by double-digits in aftermarket trading following its latest results. Zaven Boyrazian investigates what's happened.

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Is the Vodafone share price about to explode?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

The Vodafone share price might be about to explode. Zaven Boyrazian investigates what could be a new era of growth…

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Personal Finance

Stamp duty holiday pushes mortgage borrowing to a record high

| Kate Anderson

The stamp duty holiday pushed mortgage lending to an all-time high. But now the holiday has come to an end,…

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The WPP share price is recovering well. Here’s why I’d buy now

| Alan Oscroft

The WPP share price is still 45% down over five years. But the company is already back to 2019 performance…

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Should I buy these 3 penny stocks for my ISA?

| Royston Wild

I'm on the lookout for the best cheap stocks that money can buy. Should I invest in these three penny…

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2 high-growth stocks I’d buy in August

| Andy Ross

These high-growth stocks may look on the face of it to be expensive, but actually, they have phenomenal growth opportunities.

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