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Should I buy Krispy Kreme shares for my portfolio?

| Harshil Patel

Krispy Kreme shares have started trading with the ticker DNUT. Harshil Patel considers whether to take a bite.

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How I’d start investing with £100 a month

| Christopher Ruane

How can one start investing for the first time? Our writer provides a description of what his approach would be,…

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Will the Stagecoach share price continue to rise?

| Royston Roche

The Stagecoach share price is up 45% in the past year. Will the stock continue to rise? Royston Roche makes…

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Personal Finance

How can I get cheaper car insurance in the UK?

| Karl Talbot

If you're looking for cheaper car insurance, how can you get a competitive quote and cut your costs? We take…

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UK shares to buy now with £1,000

| Christopher Ruane

If Christopher Ruane had £1,000 to put to work in his portfolio today, he'd consider the names on this list…

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Is GlaxoSmithKline stock a buy or sell?

| James J. McCombie

Activist investor Elliott Management has outlined the changes it wants to see at GlaxoSmithKline, what will this do for the…

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Personal Finance

10 of the best industries for an early retirement

| George Sweeney (DipFA)

If you’re hoping for early retirement, here are 10 of the best industries to consider, along with some tips and…

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Fineco traders have been buying Naked Wines stock

| George Sweeney (DipFA)

Naked Wines stock was among the most bought investments by Fineco traders this week. Here’s why it's been a popular…

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2 penny stocks to watch in 2021

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Penny stocks can be incredibly risky. But sometimes the reward is worth the risk. Zaven Boyrazian shares two he's watching…

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2 inflation-busting stocks to stop returns going up in smoke

| Tej Kohli

This week the Chief Economist at the Bank of England suggested that UK inflation could be heading toward 4% this…

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Personal Finance

What is the best stocks and shares ISA?

| Sean LaPointe

A stocks and shares ISA can help grow your money in a tax-efficient way. But not all ISAs are the…

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Here’s why UK shares Sareum and Biome Technologies are soaring and sinking today!

| Royston Wild

UK shares Sareum Holdings and Biome Technologies are moving rapidly in Thursday trade. Here are the key details influencing investor…

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The 1 stock I bought last month

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Last month, Edward Sheldon bought just one stock for his investment portfolio. Here, he explains what he bought and why…

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Why the S&P 500 keep setting new record highs

| Sean LaPointe

The S&P 500 has been on a roll recently. We take a look at why the index keeps setting new…

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1 top FTSE stock to buy in July

| Chris MacDonald

Motley Fool contributor Chris MacDonald dives into why Auto Trader is a top stock to buy amid strong momentum into…

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Here are my 5 top stocks as we start Q3 2021

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Here, Edward Sheldon provides readers with a look at his top portfolio holdings. Interestingly, his top four stock holdings are…

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Pound to dollar ratio: why is the GBP stronger than the USD?

| Anne East

The US has the biggest economy in the world, but the pound to dollar ratio consistently favours the pound. We…

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As life returns to normal, Trainline shares look cheap

| Tej Kohli

Here's why Motley Fool contributor Tej Kohli expects to see gains of 124% as Trainline shares reach a 52-week high…

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Here’s how I’d invest £5,000 in the best UK shares

| Harshil Patel

Harshil Patel has been been thinking about how to invest £5,000. Here's his criteria to find the best UK shares…

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The Indivior share price soars to 3-year highs! Here’s what I’m doing now

| Royston Wild

The Indivior share price has jumped after the UK healthcare share hiked its full-year forecasts. Is now the time to…

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Here’s why UK shares Zephyr Energy and i3 Energy are volatile today!

| Royston Wild

The Zephyr Energy and i3 Energy share prices are moving sharply in midweek trade. Here's why they've set UK share…

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The JD Sports share price is rising: should I buy now

| Royston Roche

The JD Sports share price is up 50% in the past year. Will the stock continue to rise? Royston Roche…

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Why do stocks go down on Friday?

| Karl Talbot

Why does the stock market go down on Friday? Is it a sign that you should invest on a Friday…

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Will the Deliveroo share price keep rising in July?

| Christopher Ruane

With the Deliveroo share price having risen in recent weeks, our writer considers whether that trend could continue into July…

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Should I buy AMC shares today?

| Nadia Yaqub

AMC shares have had a lot of momentum recently. But what’s been driving the stock to dizzying new heights? I…

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Passive income ideas I’d use for £20 a week

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane goes over the details of some passive income ideas he could put into action with as little as…

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5 UK shares to buy today with £5,000

| Christopher Ruane

On the final day of the first half of 2021, learn how our writer would invest £5,000 into five UK…

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This FTSE 250 share price has soared! Here’s what I’d do now

| Royston Wild

This FTSE 250 company has rocketed on Wednesday following the release of terrific full-year financials. Here are the key details.

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An unexpected FTSE 100 stock for my ESG investments

| Manika Premsingh

The FTSE 100 stock ranks high in ESG ratings and also has a promising future ahead. 

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How I’d invest £500 a month in UK dividend shares to make £10,000 income

| Jon Smith

Jonathan Smith explains how by increasing the dividend yield of the UK dividend shares he invests in, he can reach…

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Is it too late to buy this money-spinning FTSE 100 stock?

| Manika Premsingh

Intermediate Capital Group's share price has seen massive gains in the past year. But can it keep rising?

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Personal Finance

Should I invest in a Stocks and Shares ISA?

| Karl Talbot

Is it a good idea to invest in a Stocks and Shares ISA? What is it, and what are the…

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2 FTSE 100 shares I’d buy for growth

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane identifies two FTSE shares with double-digit revenue and earnings increases that he believes could continue their growth streak.

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The Wizz Air share price has fallen 17%. Would I buy it now?

| Manika Premsingh

The Wizz Air share price has fallen in recent months, but has it fallen enough to become a buy for…

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2 cheap shares I’d buy in July

| Andy Ross

These two cheap shares, one well known and one more under the radar, could be set for share price growth,…

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Personal Finance

Pension scams: what to look out for

| Anne East

Most of us are no strangers to scams, but what about when it comes to clever pension scams? We take…

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Personal Finance

What is a mortgage prisoner and is help available?

| Anne East

Mortgage prisoners are still suffering long after the 2008 financial crisis. Find out what a mortgage prisoner is and what…

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UK shares: one to snap up and one I’d avoid

| Kevin Godbold

These two small-cap shares expect long-term growth ahead, but here's why I'd buy one right now and avoid the other.

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The BT share price: 3 things that could give it a boost

| Alan Oscroft

The BT share price has had a poor 10 years, but it's climbing strongly in 2021. What might it take…

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Personal Finance

Travel news: latest Covid restrictions on Brits

| Victor Garrett

In the latest travel news, from Friday, Spain will demand a negative test or proof of full vaccination from UK…

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