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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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1 mining stock to watch

| Pam Narang

The price of mining stock, and particularly gold, has fluctuated in response to the global pandemic, offering potential short-term buy…

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Which energy tariff is best: fixed rate or variable rate?

| Anne East

What's the difference between a fixed-rate tariff and a variable-rate tariff? Which energy tariff is the best for you and…

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UK shares to buy today: 3 stocks I’d acquire

| Rupert Hargreaves

This Fool picks out what he believes to be some of the best UK shares to buy today to capitalise…

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These UK shares still look like great buys to me

| Paul Summers

Paul Summers revisits two UK shares he bought in the midst of the coronavirus crisis last year. He thinks they…

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2 FTSE 100 stocks I’d buy right now if I had £1,000 to invest

| Jon Smith

Jonathan Smith mixes things up with a conservative engineering company and a US hedge fund star's fund as two stocks…

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Will the Anglo American share price keep rising in 2021?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

The Anglo American share price has more than doubled over the last year. But can it continue to do so?…

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Why I think the Boohoo share price could keep climbing

| Rupert Hargreaves

The Boohoo share price could keep climbing as the company gears up for its next stage of growth, argues Rupert…

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Can the Glencore share price keep climbing?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

The Glencore share price has more than doubled in the last 12 months. But can it climb higher? Zaven Boyrazian…

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3 FTSE 100 stocks I’d buy with £3k

| Rupert Hargreaves

These FTSE 100 stocks could continue to rise in value as the UK economy reopens, says Rupert Hargreaves, who's planning…

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Is the Supply@Me (SYME) share price about to explode?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

The Supply@Me (SYME) share price has been like a roller-coaster over the past few months. But is it about to…

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How much charitable giving is tax deductible?

| Sean LaPointe

You've probably heard that charity donations are eligible for tax deductions in the UK. But exactly how much of your…

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3 Warren Buffett stocks I’d buy for this bull market

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Warren Buffett is billed as the greatest stock market investor of all time. Here, Edward Sheldon discusses three stocks the…

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Director dealing: 3 UK stocks with insider buying

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Director dealing is worth monitoring, says Edward Sheldon. If insiders are buying or selling company stock, investors can potentially gain…

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1 FTSE 100 dividend stock with a 6% yield that I’d buy right now

| Jon Smith

Jonathan Smith checks out Legal & General as a FTSE 100 dividend stock that looks sustainable as an investment after…

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Will the Amigo share price recover in 2021?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

The Amigo share price has more than doubled since the start of 2021. Is the company finally making a comeback?…

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Here are the UK growth stocks I own right now

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

UK growth stocks have played a valuable role in Edward Sheldon's portfolio recently. Here's a look at the 13 growth…

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UK shares to buy now: how I’d invest £2,000 today

| Kevin Godbold

With £2,000, I'd begin to build a diversified portfolio of UK shares with the potential for meaningful returns over the…

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Here’s why I think the Barclays share price could climb in 2021/22

| Cliff D'Arcy

The Barclays share price has doubled since its September lows and is up almost 30% in 2021. But I think…

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2 of the best UK high-dividend shares

| Andy Ross

Andy Ross picks out two high-dividend shares that could provide yields above 4% to boost the returns of his portfolio.

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Hargreaves Lansdown investors are buying GSK shares. Should I?

| Paul Summers

GlaxoSmithKline plc (LON:GSK) shares were hot last week as investors piled in. Paul Summers considers whether he'd buy now.

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The FTSE 100: next stop 8,000?

| Paul Summers

The FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) is on a roll. Here's why the momentum might (and might not) continue over the rest…

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How to write a notice of correction

| Kate Anderson

Something not quite right on your credit report? We break down what a notice of correction is - and why…

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How long can a bank freeze an account?

| Fiona Vanier

If you have a bank account, you may not be aware of all your rights. Read on for information on…

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Should I buy Deliveroo shares after its trading update?

| Nadia Yaqub

Deliveroo shares have been falling. But it has now released its first ever trading update as a public company. Here’s…

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2 strong growth stocks with falling share prices

| Andy Ross

Andy Ross likes the idea of picking up growth stocks at a lower price, and these two UK-listed shares have…

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ISA investing: 2 UK penny stocks I’m thinking of buying right now!

| Royston Wild

I think these two UK penny stocks could help me make a lot of money. Here are the pros and…

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UK shares to buy now: how I’d invest £1k today

| Rupert Hargreaves

This Fool explains how he would invest a lump sum of £1,000 in a portfolio of small-cap UK shares for…

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How to cancel Universal Credit

| Jennifer Laird

It's important that you know how to cancel Universal Credit if you no longer need it. Here is a brief…

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My favourite penny stock I’d buy right now

| Rupert Hargreaves

This penny stock could help the world in its transition to a more sustainable future. I would buy it for…

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Can I get a mortgage on auction property?

| Fiona Vanier

Property auctions are not just for investors. If you want to know whether you can get a mortgage on auction…

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2 FTSE 100 growth stocks for 2021 and beyond

| Rupert Hargreaves

These two FTSE 100 growth stocks are some of the best blue-chip investments on the market right now, says Rupert…

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Why a UK stock market boom could be coming

| Kevin Godbold

The UK stock market could be a decent place to invest even if current worries about inflation taking off turn…

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Pricing a house to rent: 3 things to consider

| Victor Garrett

Renting out a house can be an excellent opportunity to earn passive income. We’re here to help you work out…

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Why I think the Aston Martin share price could keep climbing

| Rupert Hargreaves

The Aston Martin share price may face some significant challenges in the years ahead, but it also has some tremendous…

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The FTSE 100 surpasses 7,000 points! Here’s a cheap UK dividend share I think will soar

| Royston Wild

The FTSE 100 has soared to levels not seen since Covid-19 exploded on these shores. Here's a top UK large-cap…

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Why Imperial Brands’ share price is too cheap for me to ignore

| Roland Head

The Imperial Brands share price has fallen from £40 in 2016 to £15 today. Roland Head explains why he thinks…

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Why I’d avoid the Shell share price and buy BP shares instead

| Rupert Hargreaves

Based on each company's renewable energy commitments over the next few years, I would avoid Shell stock and buy BP…

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