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After a 15% rise in 2021, is the Lloyds share price heading for a strong recovery?

| Alan Oscroft

Dividends are still being held back, but the market is turning bullish over the Lloyds share price. I think 2021…

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The Halfords share price is up 325%: should I buy now?

| Royston Roche

The Halfords share price has given very good returns in the past year. Royston Roche discusses the company's prospects.

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As the FTSE 100 hovers around 7,000, when will it hit 8,000?

| Cliff D'Arcy

Today, the FTSE 100 hovers around 7,000 points, barely above its close on 31 December 1999. I predict how long…

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3 high-growth stocks that could soar

| Christopher Ruane

Looking for growth stocks in the UK market. Christopher Ruane has identified a trio of names he reckons could perform…

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Personal Finance

What happened with Football Index?

| Katie Royals

You may have heard about Football Index in the news but might not know what it’s all about. Katie Royals…

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Personal Finance

FTSE 100 soars past 7,000 for first time since the pandemic

| Sean LaPointe

For the first time since the pandemic, the FTSE 100 index closed above 7,000. We examine what investors can learn…

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The Tesco share price is down 20% in 2021. Here’s why I want to buy

| Alan Oscroft

The Tesco share price has dropped in 2021, but that's not as bad as it looks. Here's what I like…

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Investing in IPOs: what Deliveroo, Coinbase and Kanabo shares have taught me

| Jon Smith

Jonathan Smith reviews some of the recent IPOs, and talks through the key points of what made him buy, or…

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Can the Logistics Development (LDG) share price make a comeback?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

The Logistics Development (LDG) share price is on the rise. Is it about to make an explosive recovery? Zaven Boyrazian…

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British American Tobacco and Imperial Brands: which one would I buy?

| Manika Premsingh

British American Tobacco and Imperial Brands are in the same boat with tighter regulations affecting them. But they can be…

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Why I’d buy this FTSE 100 stock now as its growth rate increases

| Kevin Godbold

As growth cranks up in this diversified business, I'm keen to buy the FTSE 100 stock right now for its…

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Is the Tesco share price too cheap to miss?

| Royston Wild

The Tesco share price looks mighty cheap on paper. But does its low cost represent its high risk profile? Royston…

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How Warren Buffett helped my investing throughout the stock market crash

| Alan Oscroft

Here's why I think listening to Warren Buffett can help us manage our investments through good times and, especially, through…

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Why did the Pantheon Resources (PANR) share price crash?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

After a year of explosive growth, the Pantheon Resources (PANR) share price crashed this week. What happened? Zaven Boyrazian investigates.

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Is the GlaxoSmithKline (LSE:GSK) share price undervalued?

| Kirsteen Mackay

The GSK share price is rising after a slow decline. Does FTSE 100 stock GlaxoSmithKline look a good long-term investment?

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Can the Zoetic (ZOE) share price keep climbing?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

The Zoetic (ZOE) share price is up more than 1,300% in a year. But can it continue to climb higher?…

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Can the 88 Energy (88E) share price explode again?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

The 88 Energy (88E) share price surged last month only to fall down again days later. What happened? And can…

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The British American Tobacco share price slumps! Should I buy the stock?

| Rupert Hargreaves

The British American Tobacco share price is falling. But this could be a great opportunity for long-term investors to take…

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Will the Redrow share price recover in 2021?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

The Redrow share price is rising but is still lower than pre-pandemic levels. Can it make a complete recovery in…

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Here are my 2 top reopening stocks to buy now. I think they could soar this year!

| Jon Smith

Jonathan Smith thinks Burberry and Auto Trader Group are two good examples of reopening stocks to buy right now, and…

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The Manchester United share price is rising. Should I buy now?

| Rupert Hargreaves

The Manchester United share price has jumped after the company joined the new European Super League, but the market might…

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Personal Finance

The low-deposit mortgage scheme: what you need to know

| Jennifer Laird

The UK government's low-deposit mortgage scheme is now underway. Here's what you should know about the scheme and how to…

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Is shared ownership worth it?

| Lark Knutsen

The HM government's shared ownership scheme has several pros but many hidden cons like required remortgaging, fees, and SDLT.

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3 FTSE 250 stocks to buy today

| Rupert Hargreaves

Rupert Hargreaves is looking to buy these three FTSE 250 stocks as a way to invest in the UK economic…

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Passive income investing: 2 pieces of advice from Warren Buffett

| Jon Smith

Looking at Warren Buffett's thoughts on longevity and risk helps Jonathan Smith to formulate a better passive income investing strategy.

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Personal Finance

Can I get a mortgage without a deposit?

| Jennifer Laird

Can you get a mortgage without a deposit? Well, maybe, but your options could be more limited. Here's everything you…

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Are these two UK penny stocks the best shares to buy right now?

| Jamie Adams

Penny stocks may not be every investor’s cup of tea, but I believe these two are among the best shares…

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The FTSE 100 has hit 7,000. Here are 4 reasons I think it could rise further

| Nadia Yaqub

The FTSE 100 index has been making headlines as it has topped 7,000 points in recent days. Here’s my view…

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2 cheap penny stocks and 1 FTSE 100 share to buy in my ISA!

| Royston Wild

I'm searching for great-value penny stocks and FTSE 100 shares to buy right now. Here are three I'd happily add…

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2 penny stocks to buy in a Stocks and Shares ISA today

| Royston Wild

I'm on the lookout for top penny stocks to buy for my shares portfolio. Here are two low-cost UK shares…

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2 FTSE 250 penny stocks I’d buy as the index hits new highs

| Manika Premsingh

These FTSE 250 penny stocks are poised to gain from the stock market rally as the economy reopens and their…

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Is financial advice worth the money?

| Diana Bocco

Recent research shows that most people don’t know whether financial advice is worth the money. We take a look at…

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A ridiculously cheap FTSE 250 stock I’d buy today

| Manika Premsingh

The FTSE 250 stock has run up fast since last year, but its earnings ratio remains stubbornly low. If this…

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The FTSE 100 is back above 7,000, but can it hit 8,000 in 2021?

| James J. McCombie

Could the FTSE 100 hit 8,000 points this year? As always, there are arguments for and against, and in this…

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This FTSE 100 stock is up 170%: here’s what I’ll do now

| Royston Roche

The FTSE 100 index is currently trading at the crucial 7,000 level. Royston Roche discusses a stock that is the…

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Stock market rally: is the FTSE 100 a bubble set to burst?

| Harvey Jones

The stock market rally of the last year has driven the FTSE 100 past 7,000. Will it go higher or…

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The Manchester United share price soars 10%! Is now the time to buy?

| Royston Wild

The Manchester United share price has exploded as news of a European Super League has broken. Is now the time…

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Why I’d forget the Lloyds share price and buy this UK bank share!

| Royston Wild

The Lloyds share price has surged by around a fifth since the start of the year. Should I buy the…

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With the FTSE 100 near 7,000, here’s why I’d invest in a tracker right now

| Kevin Godbold

The Footsie has a long history of staging dramatic recoveries, but here's why I'm investing in the index for the…

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FTSE 100 hits 7,000: here’s what I’m doing now

| Roland Head

The FTSE 100 has bounced back quickly since vaccines became available. Roland Head explains where he's finding value today.

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