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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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How to spring-clean your financial plans

| George Sweeney (DipFA)

Giving your financial plans a thorough spring clean can set you up perfectly for summer. We take a look at…

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Should I buy Direct Line shares for its 7.5% dividend yield?

| Royston Roche

Direct Line shares rose about 15% in the past year. It has a 7.5% dividend yield. Royston Roche reviews the…

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These UK shares have doubled and still yield over 7%

| Christopher Ruane

These UK shares have doubled in price, but still yield over 7%. Christopher Ruane explores whether he should buy some…

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The Tesco share price is cheap, but I prefer this FTSE 250 stock instead

| Jabran Khan

Jabran Khan explains why he prefers this FTSE 250 investment trust to Tesco for his portfolio, even though the Tesco…

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Trainline share price crashes 20%. Here’s what I’d do now

| Harshil Patel

Arrival of the Great British Railways caused the Trainline share price to tumble by 20% in one day. What next…

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How millennials could save enough for a first house

| Sean LaPointe

If you are a millennial currently struggling to get on the property ladder, these tips could help you save for…

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The Fevertree share price hits 2-year peaks following a fresh update

| Royston Wild

The Fevertree Drinks share price has just sailed to new multi-year highs. Here are the key points from the UK…

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Why National Grid is a dividend stock I like

| Manika Premsingh

The National Grid share price is slightly up on positive results, but Manika Premsingh thinks its true value lies in…

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Personal Finance

Can you save money shopping sustainably?

| Kate Anderson

Want to shop sustainably but worried it's too expensive? We take a look at whether you can actually save yourself…

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The Trainline share price has crashed: should I buy now?

| Roland Head

Will the Trainline share price keep falling, or is today's shock news a classic buying opportunity for investors? Roland Head…

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This is why the N Brown share price has slumped!

| Royston Wild

The N Brown share price has crashed in Thursday trading following the release of fresh financials. Here's why UK share…

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National Grid shares are my top FTSE 100 dividend buy right now

| Alan Oscroft

National Grid shares are still paying big dividends. The increase for 2021 is only modest, but a yield of 5%…

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Here’s why I’d buy the dip in the easyJet share price

| Manika Premsingh

The easyJet share price is tumbling on poor results, but Manika Premsingh thinks this is an opportunity to buy, not…

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Royal Mail’s share price drops as guidance withheld, parcels slow

| Royston Wild

The Royal Mail share price has taken a smack following a mixed trading update. Here are the key points of…

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Personal Finance

What is the average UK State Pension?

| Sean LaPointe

The UK State Pension is an important part of retirement income for many retirees. But what is the average payout?…

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GameStop shares: is this the start of another rocket higher?

| Jon Smith

With GameStop shares climbing 10% higher so far this week, Jonathan Smith asks whether a buying frenzy is about to…

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5 UK shares to buy in June

| Rupert Hargreaves

This Fool highlights his favourite UK shares to acquire in June, ahead of the full reopening of the UK economy.

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My top UK renewable energy stocks

| Andy Ross

Renewable energy stocks still have a lot of potential to deliver returns for shareholders and here are two Andy Ross…

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UK shares to buy: 2 FTSE 100 stocks I’d acquire

| Rupert Hargreaves

These could be a couple of the best UK shares to buy in the FTSE 100, argues this Fool, who's…

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How I’d invest £1,000 in top dividend stocks

| Jon Smith

Jonathan Smith runs through his plan for targeting income opportunities with the current top dividend stocks in the FTSE 100.

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Michael Burry is shorting Tesla stock. Here’s what I’d do now

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Michael Burry predicted the 2008/09 US housing market crash. Now, the hedge fund manager is betting against Tesla stock.

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3 UK shares I’d buy over Lloyds Banking Group today

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Edward Sheldon is cautiously optimistic on the outlook for Lloyds (LLOY) shares. However, he believes there are better UK stocks…

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34% of 45-54-year-olds have debts they don’t know how to pay off

| Anne East

More than three-quarters of 45-54-year-olds have no idea how to pay off their debts. If you're caught in the cycle,…

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Vodafone shares have dropped sharply. Should I buy?

| Nadia Yaqub

Vodafone shares have been falling this week. But is this a buying opportunity? Here, I take a closer look at…

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1 high-potential cannabis stock I like

| Manika Premsingh

Unlike other listed cannabis companies, this one is revenue-making and even has a visible pipeline. Manika Premsingh thinks its future…

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Will BT’s share price recover in 2021?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Over the last five years, BT shares have fallen about 60%. Here, Edward Sheldon looks at whether the FTSE 100…

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EKF Diagnostics share price jumps as it upgrades forecasts again!

| Royston Wild

The EKF Diagnostics share price has taken off again in midweek trading! Here are the key points of this UK…

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5 crucial investing lessons for beginners buying UK shares!

| Cliff D'Arcy

Isn't investing just gambling? Is trading the same as investing? How do investors reduce risk? What are dividends? And what…

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Passive income ideas I’d use to try and earn £100 a month

| Christopher Ruane

Aiming to receive £100 a month in income, Christopher Ruane outlines three passive income ideas he would consider using.

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I was right about the Lloyds share price. Here’s my outlook now

| Jon Smith

After Q1 results and with the potential for interest rates to rise, Jonathan Smith thinks the Lloyds share price could…

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How I’d invest £500 in UK shares

| Christopher Ruane

With £500 ready to invest in UK shares for his portfolio, Christopher Ruane picks one growth choice alongside a cash…

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How much can you earn on Universal Credit?

| Fiona Vanier

You can get Universal Credit and work at the same time. If you want to know how much you can…

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2 UK shares to buy now for June

| Christopher Ruane

Looking ahead to summer days and more normal hospitality, Christopher Ruane picks two UK shares to buy now that he'd…

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Future’s share price soars 11%! This is what the brokers think of its H1 results

| Royston Wild

The Future share price has soared again after upgrading its forecasts. Here's what City brokers think of the UK publishing…

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The Lloyds share price is soaring. What should I do now?

| Alan Oscroft

The long-awaited Lloyds share price recovery might finally be on after years of falls. Will recent gains prove sustainable?

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Best shares to buy now: 1 FTSE AIM stock I would buy with £500

| Jabran Khan

Jabran Khan details one of his best FTSE AIM stocks he would buy with £500 that currently resides on his…

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Funding Circle’s share price is soaring, but I’d buy Barclays now

| Roland Head

The Funding Circle share price has doubled in 12 months. Roland Head reckons risks could lie ahead. He explains why…

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