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Almost half of the UK lacks basic financial literacy

| Anne East

In a recent survey, nearly half of UK adults were found to lack basic financial literacy and were stumped by…

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The Next share price is rising. But I have one worry

| Harvey Jones

The Next share price has performed brilliantly during the pandemic but I'm wondering whether it has flown too high, too…

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Why I’d buy top FTSE 100 stocks now and aim to hold them for a decade

| Harvey Jones

I'm looking to boost my wealth by investing in top FTSE 100 stocks. By holding them for the long term…

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A UK share I own in my ISA, and another British stock I’m thinking of buying

| Royston Wild

I think that now's a great time to go shopping for UK shares. Here's a British company I already own…

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The Carnival share price is rising. Should I buy?

| Nadia Yaqub

There’s momentum behind the Carnival share price. But does this mean I should buy? Here’s my take.

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The Robert Walters share price is rising. Should I buy?

| Nadia Yaqub

The recent trading update has boosted the Robert Walters share price. I look into whether now is a buying opportunity.

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The Helium One share price is up 200%! Should I buy now?

| Roland Head

The Helium One share price has tripled since December. Roland Head looks at the HE1 story and asks if this…

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Investing Articles

Should I buy National Grid shares at the current price?

| James J. McCombie

The National Grid share price and the forecasted dividend combine to provide an attractive yield. However, I am wondering about…

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This is the FTSE 100’s worst-performing share over a year. I’m happy to own it!

| Cliff D'Arcy

This popular stock is the FTSE 100's worst-performing share over 12 months. It's crashed by a sixth (16.6%). Why do…

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What I’d do as the stock market rally gets into full swing

| Manika Premsingh

The stock market rally is well underway again, as evident from April numbers for the FTSE 100 index. But what…

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Personal Finance

5 spring-cleaning tips to increase your car’s value

| Diana Bocco

You might be in the mood for spring cleaning your home, but this year consider extending that effort to your…

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3 reasons I’d buy easyJet shares today

| Manika Premsingh

easyJet released its trading update, which shows little deviation from expectations. But things may be about to change for the…

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Is reopening important for the Rolls-Royce share price?

| Christopher Ruane

As the economy reopens, could a return to flying be good news for the Rolls-Royce share price? Christopher Ruane considers…

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Why I’m ignoring the JD Sports share price

| Ollie Henry

The JD Sports share price is up 3% after earnings. Will this trend continue? Ollie Henry looks at the investment…

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Personal Finance

What is cybersecurity and why is it important?

| Victor Garrett

With the internet playing a significant part in our lives, it is more important than ever for both individuals and…

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The Tesco share price fell 2% today. But I see it as a winner in 2021/22!

| Cliff D'Arcy

The Tesco share price fell 2% on Wednesday, despite encouraging financial results. But I think it could be a big…

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Robert Walters soars to multi-year highs as profits forecasts are upgraded

| Royston Wild

The Robert Walters share price has roared to multi-year highs in mid-week business. Here's what we need to know about…

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Why I’d buy this resilient and growing small-cap stock right now

| Kevin Godbold

A growing pipeline of new business opportunities looks set to power the business behind this resilient and growing small-cap stock.…

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How can I apply Warren Buffett’s advice when preparing for a stock market crash?

| Jon Smith

From using a stock market crash as an opportunity to buy, to having the right mindset, Jonathan Smith looks at…

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Is Just Eat stock a better buy than Deliveroo shares right now?

| Jamie Adams

Deliveroo shares have had a mixed post-IPO performance, so I'm asking if Just Eat is a better investment right now?

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Personal Finance

The lasting impact of the GameStop saga

| George Sweeney (DipFA)

The GameStop saga grabbed attention around the world. What lessons can we learn from these events and what will the…

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My investment strategy: should I choose income or growth?

| Christopher Ruane

What's the difference between growth and income shares? Christopher Ruane explains the jargon and why he picks both for his…

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This FTSE 250 share’s soared 9% after upgrading profit forecasts!

| Royston Wild

This FTSE 250 share has just rocketed to its most expensive since February 2020. Here's why investor demand for this…

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The Deliveroo share price is down 30%+ since its IPO. Is it time for me to buy?

| Stuart Blair

The Deliveroo share price has struggled since its infamous IPO. Stuart Blair looks at whether now is a good time…

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Why is the Tesco share price falling?

| Manika Premsingh

The Tesco share price is down, despite strong sales growth in the past year. Why is this and is Tesco…

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Why I think the Barclays Bank share price could keep climbing

| Rupert Hargreaves

The Barclays Bank share price is up around 30% year-to-date, and it could keep heading higher as the recovery gains…

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The easyJet share price is flying. Should I buy the stock now?

| Roland Head

Roland Head likes this budget airline but is concerned by the rapid rise of easyJet's share price. Is a full…

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Investing Articles

Can the Taylor Wimpey share price recover in 2021?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

The Taylor Wimpey share price has surged over the last year. But can it return to pre-pandemic levels in 2021?…

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Why I’m backing the Admiral share price to continue climbing

| Rupert Hargreaves

Rupert Hargreaves believes the Admiral share price is one of the most appealing in the FTSE 100 today for income…

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Personal Finance

Can I buy shares in Darktrace?

| Sean LaPointe

Cybersecurity firm Darktrace has announced plans to float its shares on the London Stock Exchange. Find out whether you can…

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3 steps I’d follow to find cheap UK dividend shares to invest in

| Jon Smith

Jonathan Smith explains how to use different financial ratios in order to assess and find cheap UK dividend stocks that…

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3 stocks I’d buy for this raging bull market

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

The stock market is having a great run at the moment. Here, Edward Sheldon highlights three top stocks he'd buy…

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JD Wetherspoon’s share price is rising. Should I buy this reopening stock now?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Pubs in England have reopened and, as a result, JD Wetherspoon's share price has risen. Edward Sheldon looks at whether…

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The Tesco share price is falling. Here’s why I’d buy

| Paul Summers

The Tesco (LSE: TSCO) share price has tumbled over 4% in early trading. Paul Summers takes a look at its…

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Carnival’s share price is rising. Should I buy this ‘reopening’ stock now?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Since November, investors have piled into Carnival shares, pushing the share price up. Edward Sheldon looks at whether he should…

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Here’s why I expect the Lloyds share price to have a great 2021/22!

| Cliff D'Arcy

The Lloyds share price has almost doubled since its September low and is up 20% in 2021. But I see…

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I’m looking to buy undervalued shares. Here’s where I’d start

| Harvey Jones

Buying undervalued shares can be a successful long-term investment strategy, if you have the patience for it. Here's how I'd…

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Why I’d ignore the rising Lloyds share price and buy other UK growth shares

| Royston Wild

The Lloyds Banking Group share price continues to go from strength to strength. Here's why I won't be jumping on…

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A cheap FTSE 250 share I’d buy for my Stocks and Shares ISA

| Royston Wild

This FTSE 250 share looks too cheap to miss in my opinion. Here's why I'm thinking of buying it for…

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How I’d look to turn a £1,000 investment in UK growth shares into £5,000

| Andy Ross

There are UK growth shares in both the FTSE and AIM markets, contrary to the view of some investors that…

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