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Here’s a FTSE 100 stock forging an ESG-focused future

| Kirsteen Mackay

DS Smith (LON:SMDS) is a FTSE 100 stock with a competitive edge. Its share price soared last year but can…

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Morrisons share price soars on takeover bid! Here’s what I think will happen now

| Harshil Patel

Morrisons' share price has soared after it rejected a takeover bid. Harshil Patel investigates what he thinks could happen next.

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Here’s why I think Pershing Square shares could be the buy of the year

| Jon Smith

Due to the nature of what the company does (and how well it does it), Jonathan Smith thinks that buying…

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The Carnival share price is up 30% in 2021. Here’s what I’d do now

| Alan Oscroft

Here's why I think the rising Carnival share price could have further to go in 2021, as the cruise business…

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Personal Finance

How does Brexit affect timeshares?

| Anne East

Now that the UK is no longer in the EU, we take a look at what Brexit means for timeshare…

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These UK share prices are rising strongly! Here’s why

| Royston Wild

These UK shares are all shooting higher after updating the market on Tuesday. Here are the key things investors like…

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Is the drop in the Open Orphan (ORPH) share price a buying opportunity?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

The Open Orphan (ORPH) share price has fallen 25% in two months! Zaven Boyrazian investigates what caused this drop, and…

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2 FTSE 100 shares to buy now

| Kevin Godbold

These two FTSE 100 shares have performed well through the pandemic. Both look set to deliver steady progress and shareholder…

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Can the Marston’s share price climb higher?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

The recovery of the Marston’s share price has stalled. Is there a problem? Or is this a buying opportunity? Zaven…

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Should I buy Novacyt shares at under 400p?

| Roland Head

The Novacyt share price is rising today, but 45% of the company's 2020 sales are under dispute. Can the company…

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The NIO share price is surging! Is it too late to buy?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

The NIO share price is up nearly 50% in the past month. What's causing this electric vehicle stock to surge?…

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If I had £1,000 to invest, here’s a top UK growth stock I’d buy now

| Paul Summers

Paul Summers has been singing the praises of this UK growth stock for some time. Based on its strong outlook,…

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Should I buy Halfords stock?

| Charles Archer

Will we see the e-boom falter, or has there been a permanent change in transport habits that will continue to…

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Personal Finance

Prime Day: beware Amazon tactics to make you spend unneccesarily

| Kate Anderson

Amazon Prime Day is here! So let's take a look at how Amazon could be encouraging you to spend more…

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This stock is paying a 9% special dividend. Here’s why I’d buy

| Alan Oscroft

After this week's Morrisons takeover approach, here's a different way to reap dividends in the mergers and acquisitions stakes.

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Should I buy shares in FTSE 100 alcohol stock Diageo (LSE:DGE)?

| Kirsteen Mackay

FTSE 100 alcohol stock Diageo (LON:DGE) is enjoying a share price rally. Is this a good long-term investment and is…

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Can the LWDB share price keep climbing?

| Nadia Yaqub

The LWDB share price has been rising. But will this continue? Here’s my take on the investment trust and whether…

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Football Index: Will I get my money back?

| Katie Royals

Katie Royals takes a look at whether Football Index customers will get their money back after the platform's collapse.

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Here’s why I’m avoiding Rolls-Royce shares

| Ollie Henry

Rolls-Royce shares have declined substantially in recent times. Is this a good time to invest? Ollie Henry takes a look…

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Is it the perfect time for me to buy HSBC shares?

| Stuart Blair

HSBC shares have performed resiliently in 2021. But are they now too expensive or is it the right time for…

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Forget the Lloyds share price. I’d rather buy other FTSE 100 shares in July

| Royston Wild

The Lloyds Bank share price has struggled as the coronavirus crisis worsens in the UK again. Is now the time…

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3 high-growth UK shares to buy

| Rupert Hargreaves

This Fool is eyeing up these three high-growth UK shares, considering their potential over the next few years as the…

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Are Tesco shares worth buying?

| Nadia Yaqub

Is now an attractive entry point to buy Tesco shares? Here’s my take on the food retailer after it delivered…

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5 green energy stocks to buy

| Rupert Hargreaves

This Fool explains why he believes these five green energy stocks could be the best selection of investments for the…

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Investing Articles

After Morrisons, will these FTSE 100 stocks be next to receive bids?

| Paul Summers

The Morrisons (LON:MRW) share price has jumped on news of a possible takeover. Will these FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) stocks be…

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Personal Finance

Junior Stocks & Shares ISA vs cash savings

| Kate Anderson

Confused about savings accounts for children? We break down the pros and cons of a Junior ISA and a cash…

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Investing Articles

Should I buy Made.com shares?

| Royston Roche

Made.com shares were listed last week. Royston Roche makes a deep dive analysis to understand if this is the right…

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The Lloyds share price is up 96% since October. Would I buy today?

| Cliff D'Arcy

The Lloyd share price has leapt 29% in 2021, but has fallen back since peaking on 1 June. But I…

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My 3 favourite UK shares to buy now

| Christopher Ruane

As the first half draws towards a close, Christopher Ruane shares three names from his list of UK shares to…

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Personal Finance

Will the new flexible season ticket save commuters money?

| Kate Anderson

As flexible working becomes more common, we look at whether a flexible season ticket can save you money on your…

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Investing Articles

Why is the Rolls-Royce share price having such an uncertain June?

| Alan Oscroft

The Rolls-Royce share price keeps heading up a bit, then down again. What will it take for the market to…

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Penny stocks: 1 to buy for July

| Jabran Khan

Penny stocks can be cheap to buy and offer explosive growth potential. Jabran Khan details one he likes for July…

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The Tesco share price appears to be down 30% since January. But it’s not!

| Cliff D'Arcy

The Tesco share price hasn't crashed by 30% in five months, because shareholders are also £5bn in cash richer. Now…

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Can Whitbread shares keep climbing?

| Nadia Yaqub

Whitbread shares have been rising. The company recently gave a trading update, but should I buy now? Here’s my view…

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Why I’m buying this top investment trust for long-term growth

| Charlie Keough

In this article, Charlie Keough explains why he sees opportunities in this under-the-radar investment trust for his portfolio.

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Best stocks to buy now – 1 tech stock I would buy with £1K

| Jabran Khan

Jabran Khan explains why he would invest £1,000 in this tech stock, which is on his best-stocks-to-buy-now list.

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If I was investing my first £1,000 in the stock market, here’s what I’d do

| Jon Smith

Jonathan Smith identifies where (and why) he would invest in the stock market right now if he was using his…

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Should I buy Babcock International shares?

| Nadia Yaqub

Babcock International shares look cheap right now. But is this a buying opportunity? Here I take a closer look at…

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Personal Finance

5 tips for maximising cashback on your credit card

| Sean LaPointe

Interested in maximising the cashback you get on your credit card? Here are a few simple but effective tips to…

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Will the BP share price continue to climb?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

The BP share price has been steadily recovering. But will its green energy transition allow it to climb higher? Zaven…

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