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After spiking 10%, the Manchester United share price has slumped. Here’s what I’d do now

| Jon Smith

After news of the ESL falling through, the Manchester United share price has dropped. Jonathan Smith looks to see if…

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FTSE 250: Morgan Sindall’s share price rockets 40% to new record highs!

| Royston Wild

The Morgan Sindall share price has just swept to new all-time highs! Here's why the construction colossus has ripped higher…

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3 great British stocks I’m buying and holding right now

| Jamie Adams

As the economy begins to reopen and normality returns, I’m looking to buy and hold these three UK stocks right…

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3 ways to use dividend shares with sustainable payouts to make £1,000 a month

| Jon Smith

Jonathan Smith talks through different ways he could invest via dividend shares to reach his goal of making four figures…

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Could the BP share price hit 500p again?

| Christopher Ruane

The BP share price has moved sideways over the past year. Christopher Ruane considers whether it might hit 500p once…

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Grab SPAC merger IPO: Everything you need to know

| Sean LaPointe

Grab, the top ride-hailing company in Southeast Asia, is planning to go public in the US through a SPAC merger…

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Is this one of the FTSE 100’s best shares to buy in 2021?

| Alan Oscroft

This FTSE 100 stock crashed in 2020, but it's seen a steady recovery since September's lows. Could it be one…

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Lloyds shares vs Deliveroo: which would I buy?

| Dan Peeke

As the UK slowly begins to emerge from yet another lockdown, Dan Peeke takes a look at two UK shares…

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Is Bupa worth it?

| Sean LaPointe

Bupa is a leading private health insurance provider. But in the UK, where the NHS provides cost-effective healthcare for all,…

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2 stocks to buy for the FTSE 100 recovery

| Rupert Hargreaves

The FTSE 100's recovery is in full swing. This Fool believes these stocks could be some of the best buys…

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Should I invest in Lloyds now as its share price dips?

| Jamie Adams

The Lloyds share price is currently undergoing a dip, but would I buy stock following its rapid rise this year?

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Should I buy musicMagpie (MMAG) shares?

| Paul Summers

Another day, another IPO. Paul Summers runs the rule over new small-cap stock musicMagpie plc. Will he be buying the…

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UK motorists to see biggest drop in car insurance costs in 6 years!

| Sean LaPointe

The cost of car insurance in the UK has seen its biggest drop in six years due to fewer drivers…

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Here’s what I’d do about the GlaxoSmithKline share price right now

| Rupert Hargreaves

The GlaxoSmithKline share price is under attack. Far from being a disaster, this could be a wake-up call for the…

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Should I buy Tesco shares at the current price?

| Nadia Yaqub

Are Tesco shares a buying opportunity? The retailer released its full-year results last week. Here’s my view.

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Why I’d buy National Grid shares for my ISA

| Roland Head

Roland Head explains why he'd add National Grid shares to a passive income portfolio, given the group's growing exposure to…

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Is Cineworld stock a good investment right now?

| Jamie Adams

It’s been a bad year for the cinema industry, and now Cineworld is slumping from its March highs, but should…

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Reopening stocks: 3 top penny stocks I’d buy in my ISA today

| Royston Wild

I'm searching for top penny stocks to buy in my Stocks and Shares ISA. Here are a few low-cost reopening…

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Personal Finance

Which countries are currently on the UK’s ‘red list’?

| Sean LaPointe

India is the latest country to be placed on the 'red list' of countries from which travel to the UK…

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Personal Finance

5% deposit mortgages are back: everything you need to know

| Sean LaPointe

The launch of the government's mortgage guarantee scheme means that 5% deposit mortgages are back. We take a look at…

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4 UK shares I’d buy for a passive income

| Harshil Patel

Dividends can provide an excellent passive income. Harshil Patel considers several strong candidates.

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The Rolls-Royce share price is crashing in April! Should I buy RR today?

| Cliff D'Arcy

The Rolls-Royce share price has dived 15% since its recent March high. With the shares now trading below £1, would…

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Cineworld’s share price is slumping! Is now the time to buy as Netflix results flop?

| Royston Wild

The Cineworld share price has slipped heavily from its recent multi-month highs. Is now the time to grab a slice…

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Does the Rolls-Royce share price make me want to buy in 2021?

| Alan Oscroft

The Rolls-Royce share price was hammered last year, and the 2021 recovery has faltered. Could this be the time to…

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Why the Barclays share is my FTSE 100 banking pick 

| Manika Premsingh

The Barclays share price has outperformed all other FTSE 100 banks in the past year. Here’s why it's Manika Premsingh's…

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What’s the Primark share price?

| Christopher Ruane

Can't find out the Primark share price? Christopher Ruane explains why - and how he would consider getting exposure to…

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Should I buy this cheap FTSE 250 share?

| Royston Roche

Plus500 has a dividend yield of 7%. Royston Roche analyses this FTSE 250 stock to understand if it is a…

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As the Netflix stock price crashes, is the lockdown tech boom over?

| Cliff D'Arcy

After the streaming service reported weak results, the Netflix stock price dived. Is the lockdown tech boom over, or is…

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2 ways the Rolls-Royce share price could benefit from the reopening economy

| Jon Smith

When looking at the civil aerospace and defence divisions, Jonathan Smith thinks the Rolls-Royce share price could benefit from the…

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Why the FTSE 100 had a sharp fall yesterday and what I’d do now

| Manika Premsingh

The FTSE 100 had a sharp fall for a number of reasons yesterday, but here is why Manika Premsingh is…

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How I’d seek to turn a £2,000 investment in UK income shares into £3,000

| Christopher Ruane

Starting with £2,000, Christopher Ruane explains his plan to try to increase his portfolio value by 50% through investing in…

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Personal Finance

1 in 9 Brits is a victim of credit card fraud

| Jennifer Laird

Credit card fraud is a huge problem in the UK. Here's why it's an issue, and what steps you can…

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Is the BP share price set for a sustained climb in 2021?

| Alan Oscroft

The BP share price has been recovering strongly since November. But it's still way down since Covid-19 struck. Is it…

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The IAG share price is up 20% in 2021. Have I missed my chance?

| Alan Oscroft

The IAG share price has been one of 2021's best FTSE 100 performers. And after that, I think it still…

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FTSE 250 stock watch: are Equiniti shares undervalued?

| Kirsteen Mackay

Equiniti Group (LSE:EQN) is under offer by a US private equity firm. Is this FTSE 250 stock now sporting an…

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After the FTSE 100’s worst day in 2 months, what should I do now?

| Alan Oscroft

The FTSE 100 slumped on Tuesday in response to fresh Covid fears. Here's why I'm ignoring the panic and listening…

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Should I buy Greatland Gold shares at the current price?

| Nadia Yaqub

Greatland Gold shares have not fared well in 2021 so far. But I've looked into a recent announcement to see…

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Many retirees ‘risk running out of money’! I’m buying shares to try to retire in comfort

| Royston Wild

Fresh research shows how relying just on the State Pension in retirement is dangerous business. Here's what I'm doing as…

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Here’s why I still like the Moneysupermarket share price

| Ollie Henry

The Moneysupermarket share price fell over 3% yesterday. Is this a good time to invest? Ollie Henry takes a look…

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Will the Hammerson share price recover in 2021?

| Nadia Yaqub

The Hammerson share price has been hit by the pandemic. But is now a buying opportunity for me? Let's take…

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