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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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The BP share price just passed 300p! Here’s why

| Paul Summers

The BP plc (LON:BP) share price has breached a significant price barrier this morning. Paul Summers asks whether this momentum…

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Will the National Express share price recover in 2021?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

The National Express share price is on the rise despite the disruptions of Covid-19. Zaven Boyrazian takes a closer look…

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Is the Kier share price about to recover?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

The Kier share price collapsed 95% in the last five years. But now it’s started going up. Is the stock…

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4 reasons why I think the Diageo share price could rise

| Nadia Yaqub

The Diageo share price is rising. And I think now is a buying opportunity. Here I take a closer look…

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Will the Vodafone share price rise in 2021?

| Nadia Yaqub

Is the Vodafone share price a bargain? Here I’ll take a closer look at the pros and cons of the…

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Should I buy these 2 UK reopening shares for my Stocks and Shares ISA?

| Royston Wild

These two UK reopening shares have jumped in value in recent months. Should I load up on them for my…

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Is the Unilever share price too cheap?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

The Unilever share price continues to trade below pre-pandemic levels, despite a good underlying performance. Zaven Boyrazian takes a closer…

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2 of the best UK shares to buy for a reopening economy

| Harshil Patel

Consumer confidence is bouncing back. Could the best UK shares be in the retail, hospitality, and leisure sectors? Harshil Patel…

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Is the British American Tobacco (BATS) share price too cheap?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

The British American Tobacco (BATS) share price continues to fall despite rising profits. Zaven Boyrazian asks is this a buying…

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I was right about these UK penny shares! Here are 3 more I’d buy now

| Paul Summers

This Fool's recent UK penny shares picks have done well. Here are another three he thinks will continue rising over…

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Can I short shares in the UK?

| Sean LaPointe

Short selling is trading technique used by investors to profit from falling share prices, but is it legal in the…

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1 FTSE 100 stock that is a screaming buy for me now

| Manika Premsingh

This FTSE 100 stock looks seriously undervalued to Manika Premsingh right now, considering its robust recent updates.

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3 UK shares I’d pick to hold for a decade

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane would pick these three UK shares for his portfolio now - and plan to hold onto them for…

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The FTSE 250 index is beating the FTSE 100 hands down. Here’s why

| Manika Premsingh

The FTSE 250 index has promising prospects as the UK economy improves. Here are three stocks that Manika Premsingh will…

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I would pick these reopening shares

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane would consider investing in a well-known hospitality group in his hunt for reopening shares. Here he details why.

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3 reasons I can make a killing with FTSE 100 stocks in 2021

| Manika Premsingh

The FTSE 100 index is just shy of 7,000 today. But Manika Premsingh reckons that is just the start. 

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This FTSE 100 income stock has fallen nearly 15% in the past year! Should I buy?

| Jabran Khan

Jabran Khan details a FTSE 100 stalwart which has experienced a 15% drop in price in the past year and…

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UK dividends fall “at slowest pace for a year”. Are UK shares now in recovery?

| Royston Wild

UK dividend shares seem to be beginning to pull out of their tailspin. These forecasts suggest that total payouts will…

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Rolls-Royce share price: what’s in store in the coming months?

| Jabran Khan

Jabran Khan looks at what could happen to the beleaguered Rolls Royce share price and wonders what could happen with…

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5 penny stocks I’d buy for 5 years

| Rupert Hargreaves

These five penny stocks have improving outlooks and should be attractive recovery plays as the UK rebuilds over the next…

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The IMI share price rocketed over 10% higher today. Could it explode further?

| Jon Smith

After a positive trading update, the IMI share price has shot higher today. Jonathan Smith takes a look at the…

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This is what I plan to do about the Carnival share price!

| Royston Wild

The Carnival share price has rebounded strongly from last year's lows. Can it continue climbing or is this UK leisure…

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Why I’m investing £500 a month in a spread of the best shares to buy now

| Harvey Jones

I hope to fund my retirement by investing £500 a month in the best shares to buy on the UK…

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How to boost your credit score ahead of local elections

| Kate Anderson

Ahead of the local elections, we look at five easy ways to boost your credit score - from registering to…

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Tate & Lyle’s share price soars to 8-year peaks! Here’s what you need to know

| Royston Wild

Tate & Lyle's share price has rocketed to its most expensive price since late 2013. Here's why the FTSE 250…

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How to evaluate a stock before buying it

| George Sweeney (DipFA)

If you’re wondering how to evaluate a stock before buying it, here are some easy ways to go about it…

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The Ibstock share price is rising. Should I buy?

| Nadia Yaqub

The Ibstock share price is gaining some momentum. The recent update looks promising so here’s my take on the company.

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3 UK shares I’d buy with £1,000

| Rupert Hargreaves

Rupert Hargreaves highlights three UK shares with impressive growth credentials, which he'd buy with £1,000 today for the long term.

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3 reasons why I think the Greggs share price will push higher

| Paul Summers

The Greggs plc (LON:GRG) share price has been on a great run in recent months. Paul Summers thinks this may…

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Short on time? Here’s how I’d pick UK dividend stocks to buy now with just 1 hour of work

| Jon Smith

Even though it's preferable to spend plenty of time picking UK dividend stocks for passive income, Jonathan Smith shows how…

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2 FTSE 100 renewable energy stocks to buy

| Rupert Hargreaves

These two FTSE 100 companies could be some of the best renewable energy stocks to buy in the blue-chip index…

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The Centrica share price rises: should I buy now?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

The Centrica share price is on the rise, but will it make a full recovery in 2021? Zaven Boyrazian takes…

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Which are the best UK shares to buy now for my ISA?

| Jon Smith

Jonathan Smith talks through stocks in property and mining as some of his best shares to buy in the particular…

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The Tristel share price crashes on a profit warning: should I buy?

| Roland Head

The Tristel share price is crashing after the medical disinfectant specialist warned of a big fall in profits due to…

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