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2 dirt cheap shares I’d buy for the coming decade

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane looks into two stocks he sees as dirt cheap shares. He explains why he bought them to hold…

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FTSE 100: 1 growth and 1 dividend stock I’d buy now

| Manika Premsingh

Both FTSE 100 stocks hit upon some good fortune last year despite the pandemic. I think their run can continue…

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Scottish Mortgage Investment Trust: should I buy after SMT’s recent 25% gain?

| Cliff D'Arcy

The Scottish Mortgage Investment Trust share price has almost tripled since its March 2020 low and is up 25% since…

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Personal Finance

10 tiny house flaws that can cost you up to £32k!

| Jennifer Laird

Those tiny house flaws you might be ignoring? They could end up costing you thousands of pounds in the long…

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Is MicroVision the next GameStop and should I buy the stock?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

On Monday, MicroVision was the most discussed stock on Reddit's WallStreetBets forum. Edward Sheldon looks at whether he should buy…

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Personal Finance

The bull case for sustainable and ESG-focused investments

| George Sweeney (DipFA)

With ESG funds becoming more popular and profitable, it looks like sustainable investments are here to stay. Should you consider…

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The AstraZeneca share price is rising fast. Here’s what I’d do now

| Manika Premsingh

The AstraZeneca share price is rising fast after its robust results. But can it rise much further from its already…

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Is the Carnival share price set to soar?

| Paul Summers

The Carnival plc (LON:CCL) share price has started to recover and could rally over the next few months. Is this…

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The Barclays share price dives 6% on results. Is BARC back in the bargain bin?

| Cliff D'Arcy

The Barclays share price fell almost 6% this morning, after investors digested its latest quarterly results. But I have high…

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Personal Finance

UK economy to grow at fastest pace since WW2: what this means for investors

| Sean LaPointe

Experts predict that this year the UK economy will grow at its fastest rate since World War Two. Here's what…

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3 common mistakes investors make with penny stocks

| Christopher Ruane

On the lookout for penny stocks, Christopher Ruane shares three common mistakes he seeks to avoid when choosing them for…

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The Synairgen share price slumps! Here’s what I’d do now

| Rupert Hargreaves

The Synairgen share price has slumped following the publication of its latest trial results. This Fool isn't planning to buy…

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Why has the Barclays share price crashed? And what I’d do now

| Manika Premsingh

The Barclays share price has crashed despite a positive earnings update. I think there are three reasons why this is…

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As the Lloyds share price rises, I’d still consider buying

| Christopher Ruane

Why has the Lloyds share price jumped this week? Christopher Ruane shares his analysis of the FTSE 100 banking stock…

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2 FTSE 100 shares I’d look to buy and hold until 2024

| Andy Ross

These two FTSE 100 shares should reward shareholders with share price growth and income, right through to the next UK…

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Personal Finance

45% of Brits don’t think missed payments affect their credit score

| Diana Bocco

When it comes to credit scores, misinformation is rampant. We take a look at a few common myths that could…

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The HSBC share price could be fuelled by recent cracking results

| Andy Ross

Does a 79% in pre-tax profit mean the HSBC share price, which has been performing well recently, could rise further…

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

| Rupert Hargreaves

Here are two UK FTSE 100 growth champion shares this Fool would add to his portfolio today to play the…

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Where will the IAG share price go next?

| Paul Summers

The International Consolidated Airlines Group, SA (LON:IAG) share price has more than doubled since October. Is there more upside ahead?

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Personal Finance

Why easyJet, BP and Rolls-Royce shares are among Q1’s most traded

| George Sweeney (DipFA)

New data shows that a few UK shares, including easyJet, have been heavily trading during Q1 this year. We take…

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The Saga share price is up 69%! I still think the stock’s cheap

| Rupert Hargreaves

This Fool explains why he'd still buy the Saga share price, based on its potential, even after the stock's recent…

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3 UK reopening stocks I’d buy and look to hold for 10 years

| Royston Wild

As UK share prices are back on the rise, here are three top reopening stocks I'm thinking of buying for…

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ISA investing: this is what I’m doing about the Next share price right now!

| Royston Wild

The Next share price has leapt by almost two-thirds over the last year. Should I buy the FTSE 100 firm…

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These UK share prices are soaring! Should I buy these stocks in my ISA in May?

| Royston Wild

These UK shares continue to surge in price. Can they continue to rise in May? And should I buy them…

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State Pension worries? I’m buying UK shares in an ISA to try to retire comfortably

| Royston Wild

I'm not going to be complacent about my future by relying just on the State Pension. Here's what I'm doing…

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5 top UK shares to buy now

| Christopher Ruane

Learn about five UK companies in the FTSE 100 that Christopher Ruane would include on his list of shares to…

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FTSE 100 shares: 3 I’m considering for my ISA

| Dan Peeke

There are three FTSE 100 shares that Dan Peeke has been considering for his ISA. But which does he think…

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Why is the Smith & Nephew share the biggest FTSE 100 gainer today?

| Manika Premsingh

The Smith & Nephew share is up by 6% even as the FTSE 100 index stays flat. Why is this…

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As the GSK share price limps along, should I sell my GlaxoSmithKline stock?

| Cliff D'Arcy

The GSK share price is £1 lower today than it was at Xmas 1997. With such awful long-term performance, is…

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Best stocks to buy now: this FTSE stock is high on my list!

| Jabran Khan

Jabran Khan revisits his best stocks to buy now list and looks at this FTSE stock he really likes and…

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Personal Finance

Wall Street stocks hit record highs during busiest week of earnings reporting

| Sean LaPointe

Wall Street stocks have climbed to new record highs as investors gear up for one of the busiest weeks of…

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Which of these 3 FTSE 100 ‘safe stocks’ would I buy now?

| Manika Premsingh

These FTSE 100 shares have seen softening share prices as investor attention turned to cyclicals and Covid-19 impacted their sales.

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The Reckitt Benckiser share price falls after sales leap. Do I buy Reckitt?

| Cliff D'Arcy

Despite decent quarterly sales growth, the Reckitt Benckiser share price is falling. But Reckitt is on a journey and there…

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Warren Buffett is an investment genius. But these UK fund managers have beaten him

| Harvey Jones

Warren Buffett may be the world's most respected investor but a host of UK-based managers have beaten his performance over…

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2 reopening stocks I’d buy in my Stocks and Shares ISA today

| Royston Wild

I'm scouring UK share markets for companies to add to my Stocks and Shares ISA. Here are two great reopening…

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The Barclays share price is up nearly 30% in 2021. Is it the bank to buy?

| Alan Oscroft

The Barclays share price has stormed ahead of its UK sector rivals. Ahead of Q1 results, I take a look…

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The Rolls-Royce share price is falling: should I buy now?

| Royston Roche

The Rolls-Royce share price is down 5% in the past year. Will the stock drop further or rise? Royston Roche…

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Personal Finance

7 common inheritance issues after a death in the family

| Jennifer Laird

Inheritance issues are surprisingly common in the UK. Here are some tips on how to avoid the 7 most common…

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Personal Finance

33% of over 55s yet to achieve life goals ‘due to lack of money’

| Diana Bocco

Reevaluating your life goals during the pandemic? A recent study shows that the over 55s are planning to focus on…

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Here’s how I avoid these 5 big mistakes when looking for the best shares to buy

| Harvey Jones

When I go looking for the best shares to buy, I remind myself to avoid these simple mistakes that could…

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