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2 things that are now more important to house hunters than location

| Diana Bocco

When it comes to what makes the best home, recent research shows that house hunters no longer think that location…

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5 passive income streams I’d consider using now

| Christopher Ruane

Earning money without working for it is possible! Christopher Ruane assesses five possible passive income streams he'd consider right now.

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I think these 2 FTSE 100 stocks might be among the best shares to buy today

| Christopher Ruane

These two well-known companies are both FTSE 100 members. Christopher Ruane explains why he rates them the best shares to…

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The Lloyds share price is rising, but I’d buy these stocks instead

| Manika Premsingh

The Lloyds share price has doubled in less than a year. But can it continue its upward run? Here are…

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The Tesco share price is falling: should I buy now?

| Royston Roche

The Tesco share price is falling following the announcement of its results. Royston Roche reviews the company to see if…

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4 free career aptitude tests

| Anne East

Feeling stuck in a rut job-wise? Assess your skills with one of these free career aptitude tests and kickstart a…

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The FTSE 100 passes 7,000 points! Here’s why I think it can go higher still in 2021

| Jon Smith

A mix of positive sentiment from the economy and long-term foreign investment means the FTSE 100 is performing well, writes…

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Why easyJet stock could now soar after H1 results

| Peter Taberner

easyJet stock is potentially a worthy investment as H1 figures were better than expected and regulations should permit more travel…

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Personal Finance

Have stock markets priced in good news?

| George Sweeney (DipFA)

Stock markets around the world are looking positive, but has good news already been priced in? Should investors be optimistic…

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The FTSE 100 index zooms past 7,000. Here’s what I’d buy now

| Manika Premsingh

As the FTSE 100 finally touches 7,000 after over a year, it is time to look at some promising constituent…

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The FTSE 100 has hit 7,000 points. Here are 3 stocks I’d buy NOW

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

The FTSE 100 has hit 7,000 points meaning it's up 40% since March 2020. Here, Ed Sheldon highlights three Footsie…

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Ted Baker and Babcock shares are soaring. Should I buy now?

| Roland Head

The Babcock share price was the biggest riser in the FTSE 250 last week. Roland Head explains what's happened and…

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Why I’m buying these 2 FTSE 100 shares for retirement

| Jamie Adams

These two FTSE 100 stocks are at the top of my list when considering the financial options that will provide…

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Top investors give investment tips anyone can use

| Ben Hargreaves

The easiest way to improve your chances of making a profit is to listen to the investment tips of those…

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Personal Finance

How is passive income taxed?

| Victor Garrett

Since HMRC requires you to report your passive income, it might be wise to learn how it is taxed to…

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The NIO share price has plunged! Here’s what I’d do now

| Rupert Hargreaves

The NIO share price has fallen over the past month and some analysts believe this could be a great opportunity…

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3 growth stocks I’d buy for this incredible bull market

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Right now, we're in the midst of a raging bull market. Here, Edward Sheldon highlights three stocks he would buy…

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These 2 FTSE 100 stocks have doubled in a year! I’d still buy them

| Harvey Jones

FTSE 100 stocks in the commodity sector have outperformed. They aren't as cheap as they were, but I would still…

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Deliveroo shares are bouncing back. Should I buy?

| Andy Ross

Deliveroo shares had a well-publicised bad start to life on the stock exchange, but as they bounce back could they…

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Investing in stocks and shares: how I aim for growth

| Andy Ross

Investing in stocks and shares with above-average growth potential can be difficult, but I think these points could help me…

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UK State Pension: who is eligible? And who isn’t?

| Sean LaPointe

The UK State Pension is an important source of retirement income, but it's not available to everyone. Here is who…

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A UK penny stock to buy for my Stocks and Shares ISA

| Royston Wild

I think this UK penny stock could help me make good returns for my Stocks and Shares ISA. Here's why…

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1 US pot stock I might buy

| Kirsteen Mackay

Pot stock Aphria (NASDAQ:APHA) hopes to merge with Tilray (NASDAQ:TLRY) creating a global cannabis powerhouse. Is this a good investment?

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Elliott Management has built a large stake in GlaxoSmithKline

| James J. McCombie

I have been buying GlaxoSmithKline stock ahead of the proposed split. An activist hedge fund taking a large stake in…

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Would I buy the Deliveroo, Volex, and Futura Medical shares now?

| Manika Premsingh

All three UK shares released updates recently, which can give some insight into where their share prices are headed next.

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Why GSK’s share price jumped today

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

GlaxoSmithKline shares have struggled recently. However, today they're up 6%. Here, Edward Sheldon looks at what's going on with the…

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Here are 10 stocks on my passive income watch list

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane shares 10 names from his passive income list that he would consider buying to try to earn money…

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Personal Finance

Why is America the world’s most expensive stock market?

| George Sweeney (DipFA)

The American stock market is considered the most expensive in the world right now. But what does this mean? And…

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This is what I’d do about the Legal & General share price

| Royston Wild

The Legal & General share price has continued falling. Is this the time for eagle-eyed investors to nip in and…

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Two lessons from Warren Buffett I find helpful

| Christopher Ruane

Legendary investor Warren Buffett has shared investment lessons for free. Here are two Christopher Ruane uses in his own stock-picking…

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Personal Finance

2 in 3 plan to switch ISA providers this year

| Sean LaPointe

Research shows that 2 in 3 people intend to switch ISA providers this year. We look at the potential reasons…

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This small-cap stock is recovering fast and the directors expect growth ahead

| Kevin Godbold

This small-cap stock is bouncing back from the challenges of the pandemic and 2021 revenue is beating 2019's performance because…

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What does Lloyds’ final dividend payment mean for shareholders?

| Jamie Adams

As this leading UK share prepares to pay out its dividend, I’m asking myself what this means for Lloyds Banking…

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5 UK shares I’d buy with £5k

| Rupert Hargreaves

A basket of these UK shares could provide a great way to invest in the UK economic recovery over the…

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Personal Finance

1/4 of over-55s will have to rely solely on the State Pension

| Sean LaPointe

A quarter of over-55s don’t have their own pension and will have to rely solely on the State Pension. What…

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FTSE 100 income stocks: how I’m aiming to make £10k a year from dividends

| Jon Smith

Jonathan Smith runs the numbers and shows how it's possible for him to generate a five-figure sum annually from FTSE…

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3 stocks that are outperforming Tesla this year

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Tesla stock has delivered huge returns for investors in recent years. However, other US growth stocks are better performers this…

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Two Baillie Gifford stocks I’d buy today (which aren’t Tesla)

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Baillie Gifford has made billions for its investors in recent years by investing in Tesla stock. Here, Edward Sheldon looks…

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The 5 funds I own in my ISA and SIPP in 2021

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Picking a fund for an ISA or SIPP is not easy. Here, Edward Sheldon discusses the five funds he owns…

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The Vodafone share price is near its one-year high. Would I buy today?

| Andy Ross

The Vodafone share price has momentum, but the big question is whether it's overvalued, or could there be much more…

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