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Is the best performing FTSE 100 stock of the last 50 years finally running out of puff?

5 October, 2019 | Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones says the next 50 years may be tougher on this stock than the last half-century.

This FTSE 250 stock is even more hated than Metro Bank and Kier Group!

5 October, 2019 | Paul Summers

Short sellers are circling around this stock. Are they right to be so pessimistic?

How I’d double my State Pension with just £2 per day

5 October, 2019 | Rupert Hargreaves

Rupert Hargreaves explains a simple trick you can use to boost your State Pension with just £2 a day and…

Forget a Cash ISA! I’d aim for a £1m nest egg with the FTSE 100

5 October, 2019 | G A Chester

You can enhance your prospects of building serious wealth by investing in the stock market with a FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX)…

Investing Articles

How to increase your odds of getting a business loan

5 October, 2019 | Sean LaPointe

Tips on how to set yourself up to increase your odds of getting a business loan as a first time…

Forget buy-to-let: I’d rather buy bargain FTSE 250 shares today

5 October, 2019 | Peter Stephens

The FTSE 250 (INDEXFTSE:MCX) could offer less risk and higher returns than buy-to-let investments, believes Peter Stephens.

Forget gold! I’d invest £5,000 in dirt-cheap FTSE 100 shares today

5 October, 2019 | Peter Stephens

I think the FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) could offer superior risk/reward opportunities to gold.

3 reasons why I’d buy 4%+ yielding FTSE 100 shares in an ISA today

5 October, 2019 | Peter Stephens

Here’s why I think FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) dividend stocks could be highly appealing at the present time.

Why did the Zotefoams share price crash on Wednesday?

4 October, 2019 | James J. McCombie

A bad trading update has caused investors to start questioning the Zotefoams (LSE:ZTF) growth story.

Forget buy to let and soaring rental demand! I’d buy the FTSE 100 for my ISA

4 October, 2019 | Royston Wild

Rental demand is exploding but Royston Wild doesn't care. Here he explains why buying the FTSE 100 is a much…

3 points I’d consider before investing in Metro Bank today!

4 October, 2019 | Manika Premsingh

Manika Premsingh believes Metro Bank could be a worthy investment in the future.

£1,000 to invest? I’d shun this FTSE 250 faller in favour of this bargain 10% yielder

4 October, 2019 | Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones examines two FTSE 250 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) stocks trading at bargain prices after crashing out of the blue-chip index.

Why the HSBC share price rose 6% in September

4 October, 2019 | G A Chester

The HSBC share price delivered double the return of the wider market last month. Can it continue to outperform?

£1,000 to invest? Here’s one FTSE 250 stock I’d buy, and another I’d stay away from

4 October, 2019 | Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones reckons this FTSE 250 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) energy stock could just about be worth a punt.

The BP share price after Bob Dudley’s departure: what I’d do now

4 October, 2019 | Alan Oscroft

In the week that the departure of Tesco's Dave Lewis was announced, what does the retirement of Bob Dudley mean…

The Tesco share price after shock Dave Lewis departure news: what I’d do now

4 October, 2019 | Alan Oscroft

The departure plan of Tesco boss Dave Lewis came as a big surprise, but the timing might be just about…

Two 5%-yielding FTSE 100 dividend stocks at rock-bottom prices I’d buy in an ISA today

4 October, 2019 | Peter Stephens

I think these two FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) dividend shares could offer long-term price appreciation potential.

No savings at 50? I think these 2 FTSE 100 stocks could help you retire early

4 October, 2019 | Peter Stephens

These two FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) shares appear to offer improving financial prospects and low valuations, in my opinion.

The FTSE 100 has tanked 5% in 1 week. Here’s what I’d do now

4 October, 2019 | Peter Stephens

Here’s why I think now could be a good time to buy a range of FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) shares.

How I’d invest £10k: I’d buy these 2 bargain FTSE 100 shares in a Stocks and Shares ISA

4 October, 2019 | Peter Stephens

I think these two FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) shares could offer good value for money, as well as long-term growth potential.

Forget the State Pension! I’d aim to retire early by investing in FTSE 250 shares

4 October, 2019 | Peter Stephens

I think the FTSE 250 (INDEXFTSE:MCX) could offer high returns that bring your retirement date a step closer.

Is the Kier share price finally worth a gamble?

4 October, 2019 | Rupert Hargreaves

The Kier share price looks dirt-cheap after recent declines, but there are still some worrying questions that need to be…

5 important lessons from the Sirius Minerals share price crash

4 October, 2019 | Edward Sheldon, CFA

Sirius Minerals plc's (LON: SXX) share price is down 87% over the last year. Here are five key lessons from…

I’d sell this FTSE 100 dividend stock immediately and buy this growth stock instead

4 October, 2019 | Rupert Hargreaves

This FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) dividend stock could be heading for trouble so investors should jump ship says Rupert Hargreaves.

£1,000 to invest? This FTSE 100 bargain dividend stock is set to yield more than 12%!

4 October, 2019 | Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones thinks this FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) income hero comes with an acceptable level of risk.

Why the Standard Life Aberdeen share price rose 15% in September

4 October, 2019 | G A Chester

G A Chester discusses the strong rise of the Standard Life share price last month, and gives his view on…

Personal Finance

Family meals on a budget: 5 tips for saving money on food

4 October, 2019 | Kate Anderson

Here's our top 5 tips and tricks on how to keep your food costs down.

Is the Barclays (LON:BARC) share price on the road to recovery?

4 October, 2019 | Conor Coyle

Conor Coyle asks if the recent recovery of FTSE 100 bank Barclays is set to continue in the long term.

Have a Marcus savings account? This tip could boost your interest rate!

4 October, 2019 | Edward Sheldon, CFA

If you opened a Marcus savings account when it first launched, your bonus interest rate may have expired.

How the Greggs share price is responding to Brexit, and what I think investors should do

3 October, 2019 | Alan Oscroft

Do you have your investments in stocks and shares braced against Brexit fallout? You might have less to worry about…

Is the Kier Group share price worth a buy?

3 October, 2019 | T Sligo

Following recent news that Kier Group made a loss this year, the stock price has tumbled. Are the shares now…

Why the Barclays share price rose 9% in September

3 October, 2019 | Kirsteen Mackay

The banking sector saw gains in September making up for August's losses.

FTSE 100 in worst one-day fall since 2016 as markets sink. Here’s what I’d do

3 October, 2019 | Alan Oscroft

£63bn wiped off the value of FTSE 100 stocks in just one day. Where has all the money gone?