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I’d listen to Warren Buffett and buy these UK shares for my ISA

| Royston Wild

I think UK share prices will recovery strongly from the 2020 stock market crash. So here are two top British…

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Could Lloyds shares be a top FTSE 100 dividend pick?

| Jon Smith

Jonathan Smith explains how the 2.65% dividend yield currently offered by Lloyds shares is just a start for what could…

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Up 15% today! Why the 88 Energy share price is shooting higher

| Kevin Godbold

Good news is powering the explosive 88 Energy share price. But here's why I'm expecting volatility ahead for the company's…

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What’s going on with the Taylor Wimpey share price?

| Manika Premsingh

The Taylor Wimpey share price is the biggest FTSE 100 gainer in today’s trading after showing strong growth in the…

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1 FTSE 250 stock to buy and hold for a long time

| Manika Premsingh

This FTSE 250 stock has swung back into the black after suffering through the pandemic. Does that make it a…

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Will this news help get the Rolls-Royce share price moving?

| Alan Oscroft

A day ahead of H1 results, we have news that should help boost optimism. So what's in store for the…

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2 UK growth stocks to buy now

| Paul Summers

Paul Summers picks out two UK growth stocks that he thinks have the potential to generate great returns for years…

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Has the end of the stamp duty holiday taken the heat out of house prices?

| Kate Anderson

We take a look at whether the end of the stamp duty holiday has turned the housing boom into a…

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2 UK travel stocks to buy now

| Stuart Blair

The majority of travel stocks suffered in 2020 and 2021 has not been overly pretty either. But things are starting…

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Should I buy Scottish Mortgage Investment Trust today?

| Rupert Hargreaves

This Fool explains why he'd still buy the Scottish Mortgage Investment Trust despite the recent volatility in Chinese equities.

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Should I buy these 5 FTSE 100 stocks today?

| Rupert Hargreaves

These FTSE 100 stocks are recording booming profits and launching bumper dividends, but this Fool isn't in a rush to…

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Government reject calls to lower State Pension age to 60

| Sean LaPointe

We look at why campaigners have been calling on the government to lower the State Pension age to 60 and…

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How I’d invest using 3 lessons from billionaire Warren Buffett

| Paul Summers

Warren Buffett hasn't become a billionaire by chance. Paul Summers picks out his favourite lessons from the Sage of Omaha.

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The SO4 share price crash: buy the dip or avoid?

| Roland Head

The Salt Lake Potash (SO4) share price has fallen 60% in a week. Roland Head explains what's gone wrong and…

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The BAE share price is flying and I think it could go higher. Here’s why

| Jon Smith

Jonathan Smith runs through why the BAE share price is up 10% in the past month, along with why he's…

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2 of the best FTSE 100 shares to buy in August

| Harshil Patel

Profits are growing at these two FTSE 100 firms. Harshil Patel looks at why he’d buy both this August.

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The S&P 500 has more than doubled, but I’d buy the best UK stocks

| Paul Summers

The US market has been on fire over the last five years, but Paul Summers explains why he'd rather put…

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This is what I’d do about the BAE share price!

| Royston Wild

The BAE Systems share price has just soared to its most expensive since the 2020 stock market crash. Here's why…

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The Rolls-Royce share price zooms past 100p. What’s next?

| Manika Premsingh

The Rolls-Royce share price is rising again, but is this just a flash in the pan or can it continue…

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Will the Morgan Sindall share price climb even higher in August?

| Alan Oscroft

After two cracking trading updates, the Morgan Sindall share price has soared. With H1 results coming, can it continue reaching…

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Here’s how I’d invest £1K in UK shares

| Jabran Khan

Jabran Khan details how he would invest £1,000 in this UK growth stock.

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4 cheap UK dividend shares to buy now

| Jon Smith

Jonathan Smith looks for cheap UK dividend shares that have seen a falling share price or a low P/E ratio…

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How to invest in hero stories

| Ian Macleod

We humans are natural storytellers, drawn to tales of heroism. These narratives shape our financial decisions. That begs the question…

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2 of the best cheap UK penny stocks for me to buy now

| Royston Wild

I think these cheap penny stocks could be some of the best shares to buy right now. Here's why I'd…

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Will the government U-turn on backdating the stamp duty holiday? A case for buyers who missed out

| Sean LaPointe

The decision not to backdate the stamp duty holiday has left some buyers feeling frustrated. Will the government U-turn on…

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1 FTSE 100 stock I would buy with £1,000

| Jabran Khan

Jabran Khan details this FTSE 100 commodities powerhouse he would invest in for his portfolio right now.

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3 of the best UK penny stocks for me to buy now

| Royston Wild

Could these low-cost shares be some of the best UK penny stocks to buy in August? Royston Wild explains why…

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Can the HSBC share price go back up to 600p?

| Manika Premsingh

The HSBC share price was falling even before the pandemic happened. But is it ready for a turnaround now?

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This FTSE 100 share is down 10% this week: here’s why

| Roland Head

FTSE 100 share Smiths Group is falling on bid news. Roland Head explains what's happened and when he might consider…

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The importance of insurance after the pandemic

| Victor Garrett

The coronavirus pandemic has sharpened many people's awareness of insurance. We take a look at the importance of insurance after…

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These small-cap stocks are rising: would I buy now?

| Roland Head

These small-cap stocks have delivered gains of 70% or more over the last year. Roland Head asks if there's still…

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Should I buy Lloyds shares in August?

| Royston Wild

The Lloyds share price has risen more than two-thirds in value during the past 12 months. Is it an unmissable…

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The Tullow Oil share price has climbed 50% in 2021. Here’s what I’m doing now

| Alan Oscroft

The Tullow Oil share price has been hammered in the past two years, but it might have turned the corner…

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How I invest like Warren Buffett

| Tom Rodgers

Learning this simple trick from Warren Buffett and his best ever investment, Tom Rodgers is using it to improve his…

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Ultra Electronics shares beat the rest of the LSE last week

| George Sweeney (DipFA)

Ultra Electronics shares outperformed other listings on the London Stock Exchange last week. Here’s why they’ve done so well and…

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The Babcock share price crashed last week. What now?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

The Babcock share price plummeted on earnings last week. Zaven Boyrazian investigates what happened, and what's next for this business.

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Is the tumbling Cineworld share price a buying opportunity?

| Christopher Ruane

The Cineworld share price has lost 45% in recent months. Here our writer discusses whether that presents a buying opportunity…

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The BP share price climbs after its trading update. Here’s why I’m buying more!

| Stuart Blair

After its positive trading update, the BP share price is rising. Here are the reasons why Stuart Blair thinks now…

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3 Warren Buffett shares to buy right now

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer explains why he would consider buying a trio of Warren Buffett shares for his portfolio, and selects two…

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3 UK shares to buy

| Royston Wild

I'm on the lookout for some of the best stocks to buy in August. Here are a few UK shares…

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