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The Sainsbury’s share price falls after a huge loss. But I see value in SBRY

| Cliff D'Arcy

Despite grocery sales leaping by 8%, the Sainsbury's share price fell on Wednesday. But I expect bumper profits from the…

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The BT share price is up 57%! I still think the stock’s cheap

| Rupert Hargreaves

The BT share price has outperformed the FTSE 100 over the past six months and this Fool would buy the…

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A cheap FTSE 250 stock I’d buy today

| Rupert Hargreaves

This FTSE 250 stock has tremendous income and growth potential over the next few years, argues this Fool, who'd buy…

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Travis Perkins and Mulberry are today’s big share-price movers: here’s why

| Roland Head

Travis Perkins and Mulberry issued market-moving updates today. Roland Head explains the impact on each company's share price.

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10 tasks drivers feel least confident doing that could cost them

| Sean LaPointe

We take a look at the 10 car maintenance checks that drivers are least confident to carry out - and…

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The Lloyds share price is flying! Should I buy LLOY today?

| Paul Summers

The Lloyds Banking Group plc (LON:LLOY) share price has rallied as profits recover. Paul Summers considers whether he'd now buy…

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4 ways to sell old furniture

| Diana Bocco

Looking to sell old furniture to make some cash? There are plenty of places online where you can get a…

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What’s in store for the Boohoo share price in May?

| Paul Summers

Fast-fashion giant Boohoo Group plc's (LON:BOO) share price could move hard and fast next month. But in which direction?

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3 FTSE 100 stocks I’d buy for passive income

| Harshil Patel

Looking for passive income from stocks and shares? Harshil Patel is and considers three FTSE 100 dividend plays.

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I’d ignore the Lloyds share price and buy other UK shares in an ISA

| Royston Wild

The Lloyds share price has been rising in recent months. Can it continue to increase as the battle against Covid-19…

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3 FTSE 100 shares to buy now with £3k

| Alan Oscroft

I'm looking for FTSE 100 shares to buy now and into 2021, to hold for the long term. These three,…

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2 of the best UK and US stocks to buy today

| Royston Wild

I'm searching for top US and UK shares to add to my Stocks and Shares ISA right now. Here are…

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Passive income: 2 FTSE 100 shares I’d buy now

| Roland Head

Roland Head reveals two FTSE 100 stocks he's been buying for passive income. One of these firms hasn't cut its…

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The BP share price jumps as buybacks resume. Is BP a safer bet now?

| Cliff D'Arcy

BP has slashed its net debt, boosted cash flow, and resumed share buybacks. Yet the BP share price dropped back…

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Would I buy the Tesla share after its record profits?

| Manika Premsingh

Tesla is going from strength to strength as its record profits in the first quarter of 2021 show. But what…

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Boohoo share price: here’s why I think now is a good time to buy shares

| Jabran Khan

Jabran Khan details why he thinks now could be a good time to buy FTSE AIM Boohoo shares and discusses…

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The HSBC share makes gains on massive profit increase. But would I buy it?

| Manika Premsingh

The HSBC share climbed on impressive performance by the bank in the first quarter of 2021. But there are undeniable…

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What’s a good pension pot?

| Kate Anderson

Have you ever wondered what a good pension pot looks like? Here's what you should aim to save, depending on…

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Cineworld shares: should I buy now?

| Royston Roche

Cineworld shares are one of the reopening stocks. Royston Roche reviews the company to understand if it's the right time…

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BP reports a huge profit rise of 244%! Would I buy it now?

| Manika Premsingh

BP turned itself around after 2020’s disaster, reporting huge profit increases. Are there any challenges on the horizon, though?

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Novacyt or AstraZeneca: which biotech stock should I buy?

| Kirsteen Mackay

Novacyt and AstraZeneca are two biotech stocks working in the realms of fighting the Covid-19 pandemic. Are either good long-term…

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The TUI share price is rising: here’s what I’d like to do

| Royston Roche

The TUI share price is up about 140% in the past year. Will the trend continue? Royston Roche takes a…

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Understanding your payslip

| Jennifer Laird

It's important to have a good understanding of your payslip. We take a look at everything your payslip shows and…

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HSBC share price: after profits surge 79%, is it still too cheap?

| Cliff D'Arcy

The HSBC share price jumped on Tuesday, after profits came in ahead of expectations. Is the stock too cheap, or…

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3 top growth stocks for May

| Rupert Hargreaves

These three growth stocks are forecast to report explosive earnings growth over the next year or so as the UK…

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The Deliveroo share price rises as it announces Waitrose tie-up! Should I buy?

| Royston Wild

The Deliveroo share price is up by healthy single-digits following news of a huge tie-up with Waitrose. Is now the…

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The HSBC share price rises on strong results. Could this spark a larger rally?

| Jon Smith

After moving higher on results today, the HSBC share price could easily continue to rise in 2021, in the opinion…

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I was right about the easyJet share price. Here’s what I’d do next

| Manika Premsingh

The easyJet share price is up 65% from its levels last year. Does it have much more upside as the…

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The top FTSE 100 dividend shares to buy now

| Alan Oscroft

FTSE 100 dividend shares suffered badly in 2020, but already it looks like they could come bounding back in 2021.…

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5 tips before opening a Stocks and Shares ISA

| Diana Bocco

Are you considering investing in a stocks and shares ISA but need some guidance? We take a look at five…

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BP shares are now my top FTSE 100 pick for May

| Rupert Hargreaves

As an FTSE 100 growth investment for the next five to 10 years, BP shares have plenty of attractive qualities,…

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3 top value stocks to buy for May

| Rupert Hargreaves

As the outlook for the UK economy improves, these value stocks could achieve strong earnings growth in the weeks and…

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The 5 best shares for a new £5k portfolio

| Alan Oscroft

Starting investing today, what would I pick as my five best shares? I see many great shares out there now,…

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The 88 Energy share price soars 12% on Merlin-1, Project Icewine updates!

| Royston Wild

Fresh news on work at its Alaskan assets has sent the 88 Energy share price soaring once more. Here are…

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UK penny stocks: 2 things I look for before deciding to invest

| Jon Smith

Jonathan Smith explains how he would look at the financials and the shareholder information of any UK penny stock before…

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Deliveroo shares are down 42% since the IPO. Is it becoming a bargain buy?

| Jon Smith

With Deliveroo shares continuing to tumble, Jonathan Smith argues that the company is quickly becoming undervalued and should be looked…

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Is the Rambler Metals and Mining (RMM) share price about to explode?

| Rupert Hargreaves

As the company gears up to expand production, the Rambler Metals and Mining share price could continue to push higher.

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The Omega Diagnostics (ODX) share price is falling. Should I buy now?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

The Omega Diagnostics (ODX) share price recently started falling. Is this a buying opportunity? Zaven Boyrazian investigates.

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What does ‘Generation Buy’ mean for first-time buyers?

| Victor Garrett

It’s high time Generation rent is turned into Generation buy. What does Generation buy mean for first-time buyers? Let’s find…

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I’d buy these penny shares with potential for price growth

| Andy Ross

These penny shares have been performing strongly and have been seeing strong share price growth. Could there be further to…

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