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Personal Finance

Food subscription gifts saw a 110% increase in interest in 2020!

| Sean LaPointe

Food subscription gifts saw a 110% increase in 2020 as Brits sought new ways to celebrate and spoil each other…

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Is the Scottish Mortgage Investment Trust a bargain?

| Rupert Hargreaves

The Scottish Mortgage Investment Trust has slumped, and this Fool would use the opportunity to buy it to gain exposure…

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Why I think the BP share price can keep climbing

| Rupert Hargreaves

The BP share price could keep climbing as the company returns to growth. This Fool would buy to profit from…

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3 AIM stocks with massive potential

| Paul Summers

Paul Summers picks out three AIM stocks he thinks could go on to be far bigger businesses in time. But…

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3 green energy shares I’d buy with £1k

| Rupert Hargreaves

This Fool takes a look at three green energy shares he'd buy as global spending on renewables heats up over…

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3 FTSE 100 dividend stocks to buy

| Rupert Hargreaves

Rupert Hargreaves highlights three FTSE 100 dividend stocks he'd buy for his portfolio today with the aim of producing an…

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I’d invest £5k in these AIM penny stocks

| Rupert Hargreaves

This Fool takes a look at two AIM penny stocks he'd buy to invest in the UK economic recovery over…

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5 passive income ideas I’d use

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane runs his slide rule over five passive income ideas and explains why he would consider buying them for…

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Best shares to buy: I’m building my portfolio around these 4 stocks

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Ed Sheldon highlights what he thinks are four of the best shares to buy today. All of these companies have…

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5 UK shares to buy with £5k

| Rupert Hargreaves

This Fool highlights the five UK shares he'd buy with an investment of £5k to profit from the economic recovery…

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3 of the best cheap UK stocks to buy today

| Andy Ross

Andy Ross is tempted to add these cheap UK stocks to his investment portfolio today ahead of further economic recovery…

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5 renewable energy stocks to buy

| Rupert Hargreaves

This Fool picks out the five renewable energy stocks he'd buy to invest in the green revolution that's taking place…

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The Fresnillo share price looks cheap to me. I might buy

| Alan Oscroft

The Fresnillo share price is falling as we emerge from lockdown and money heads back towards stock markets. I see…

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How I’d create a passive income with £500 a month

| Rupert Hargreaves

This Fool explains the strategy he's using to generate a steady passive income from stocks and shares with just £500…

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3 FTSE 250 dividend stocks to buy

| Rupert Hargreaves

This Fool highlights the FTSE 250 dividend stocks he'd buy for income today considering their growth potential and valuations.

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Lower returns beckon: here’s how to avoid them

| Malcolm Wheatley

Markets are nervous: inflation saps real returns.

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Can the stock market rally continue?

| Manika Premsingh

The FTSE 100 index has shown some underwhelming trends lately. But will this continue or is this a small phase…

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Why now is a great time for me to buy Cineworld shares

| Manika Premsingh

The Cineworld share price has dropped 30% in the past two months. Rather than run for cover, though, Manika Premsingh…

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The easyJet share price is falling: should I buy now?

| Royston Roche

The EasyJet share price is showing some weakness after the management's lower guidance for the next quarter. Royston Roche reviews…

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The Trainline share price steadies after Thursday’s 20% crash. Should I buy?

| Alan Oscroft

The Trainline share price slumped 20% on news of the government's planned UK rail shake-up. But is it all bad,…

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Personal Finance

What are the disadvantages of paying off my mortgage early?

| Victor Garrett

Paying off your mortgage can be exceptionally liberating. We take a look at whether there are any disadvantages to paying…

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The AstraZeneca share price is climbing. Is growth really here again?

| Alan Oscroft

The AstraZeneca share price has been volatile in recent years, though we've seen a strong run since March. Will I…

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The Novacyt share price plunges 10%! Here’s why

| Rupert Hargreaves

The Novacyt share price is plunging today as the company may have to revise its revenue figures lower due to…

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Two 7%+ income shares I’d buy

| Christopher Ruane

Both of these UK shares yield over 7%. Christopher Ruane explains why he would buy both income shares, and considers…

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Here’s why I recently bought Beyond Meat stock

| Stuart Blair

Beyond Meat stock has struggled over the past few months due to a poor trading update and rising competition. Here's…

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Personal Finance

How to reduce your energy bill while working from home

| Anne East

Energy bills have risen by 17% over the last year, according to figures from Quotezone.co.uk. Here's how to reduce your…

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Here’s why I think the Carnival share price will keep climbing

| Rupert Hargreaves

This Fool explains why he thinks the Carnival share price could keep climbing as the global economy reopens and cruises…

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Should I buy shares in defence stock QinetiQ?

| Kirsteen Mackay

The QinetiQ share price has been rising at a slow and steady pace. Is this robotics and AI defence stock…

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Here’s where I’d invest £1,000 in undervalued UK stocks right now

| Jon Smith

Jonathan Smith explains why he has turned positive on the travel and tourism sector, and how he would look to…

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Personal Finance

Stock market rally: investors warned to brace themselves for a correction

| Sean LaPointe

According to experts, the recent stock market rally has triggered warning signs of a correction. We take a look at…

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Should I buy Oatly shares after the IPO?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Yesterday, oat milk company Oatly listed on the NASDAQ via an IPO. Here, Edward Sheldon looks at whether he should…

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The Amigo share price plunges 30%. Here’s why

| Rupert Hargreaves

The Amigo share price is sliding as investors digest news about the company's High Court battle and consider its future.

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Fundsmith’s Terry Smith has been buying these stocks

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Fundsmith's Terry Smith is the man they call 'Britain's Warren Buffett'. Here, Edward Sheldon looks at some stocks he's bought…

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Personal Finance

What to beware with high-interest savings accounts

| Sean LaPointe

Looking for a high-interest savings account? Now could be a good time to get one. We take a look at…

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ESG investing is in vogue and this share could capitalise

| Andy Ross

Investors are pouring money into ESG trusts, funds and companies with high standards. That could boost this share price, says…

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My top stock market investing tips after a decade of investing

| Andy Ross

These are the biggest investing lessons I've learnt and I hope these stock market investing tips can help me beat…

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Should I buy Royal Mail shares after its profits surge?

| Nadia Yaqub

Royal Mail shares are receiving a lot of attention. Here I take a closer look at the company’s recent full-year…

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Why Tesla shares don’t interest me but this UK growth stock does

| G A Chester

G A Chester discusses this year's monster slump in the Tesla share price and why he would rather buy this…

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5 FTSE 100 stocks I’d buy today

| Nadia Yaqub

I think there are some great FTSE 100 stocks to invest in as the recovery takes hold. Here are five…

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2 UK shares I like

| Manika Premsingh

There's much value to be found in slightly-under-the-radar UK shares, especially as FTSE 100 stocks become pricier.

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