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Personal Finance

All you need to know about building a financial safety net

| Victor Garrett

Personal finance management isn’t always straightforward. Victor Garrett takes a look at the importance of building a financial safety net.

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Just Eat shares are down 20% in 2021. Should I buy now?

| Nadia Yaqub

Just Eat shares haven’t performed well this year so far. Is now a buying opportunity for me? Here I take…

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2 dirt-cheap FTSE 250 shares to buy

| Manika Premsingh

The FTSE 250 index has increased by 3.6% in August so far compared to the month before. But dirt-cheap stocks…

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FTSE 100 stocks: where I’d invest £5,000 to try and double my money by 2026

| Jon Smith

Jonathan Smith looks for FTSE 100 stocks in financial services, renewable energy and healthcare as the trends he likes over…

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Personal Finance

These are the top 10 highest-paying jobs

| George Sweeney (DipFA)

Have you ever wondered which jobs in the UK are the highest-paying? I take a look at the top ten…

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Investing Articles

Is the Novacyt (NCYT) share price about to bounce back?

| Roland Head

The Novacyt share price is rising today. Is the worst over for shareholders, or do risks remain? Roland Head looks…

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Investing Articles

UK shares to buy: a top FTSE 250 stock

| Rupert Hargreaves

Rupert Hargreaves explains why this FTES 250 stock is one of his favourite UK shares to buy today for long-term…

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The BHP share price soars after strong FY21 report. Is now the time to buy?

| John Town

The BHP share price has risen after nearly doubling profits since 2020. Here, I examine if I should consider making…

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Is the rallying Kanabo share price a sign to buy?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

The Kanabo share price surged this week after an exciting partnership by a potential acquisition target. Zaven Boyrazian takes a…

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Personal Finance

Brits increasingly favour investing in shares… and doing it themselves

| Sean LaPointe

New research shows that Brits are increasingly favouring investing in stocks and shares than low-interest savings accounts. But why?

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Investing Articles

Reddit stock: is UWM Holdings a buying opportunity?

| Charles Archer

UWM Holdings is one of the most mentioned stocks on Reddit investing boards. Here's why Charles Archer thinks it's a…

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Investing Articles

3 of the best UK shares to buy now

| Harshil Patel

With so many shares to choose from, Harshil Patel looks at how to potentially find the best UK shares via…

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Investing Articles

Best UK stocks to buy now for the recovery: why I’d choose this one

| Kevin Godbold

This business just delivered figures "substantially ahead", and I reckon the valuation and growth prospects are attractive, making it a…

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Investing Articles

FTSE 100: 3 quality dividend stocks to buy in August

| Paul Summers

Paul Summers looks at three FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) stocks he thinks offer a compelling mix of quality and dividend income.

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Investing Articles

FTSE 100: the best shares to buy

| Rupert Hargreaves

Rupert Hargreaves explains why he's buying these stocks that could be some of the best shares to buy now in…

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Investing Articles

As the NIO share price slides, should I buy the stock?

| Rupert Hargreaves

Rupert Hargreaves explains why he's not attracted by the NIO share price, despite the fact that the company's stock has…

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Investing Articles

3 penny stocks I’d buy in my ISA in September

| Royston Wild

I'm on a quest to find the best penny stocks money can buy this September. Here are three on my…

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3 nearly penny stocks to buy

| Royston Wild

I'm searching for the best cheap UK shares to add to my investment portfolio today. Here are three nearly penny…

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2 investment trusts I’d buy for income and growth

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Edward Sheldon highlights two investment trusts that have provided investors with both strong growth and rising income over the long…

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Penny stocks: 1 I’m considering for September

| Jabran Khan

Jabran Khan details one of the penny stocks options he is considering adding to his portfolio in September that could…

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This FTSE 100 stock’s half-year report was excellent. Should I buy shares?

| Jabran Khan

Jabran Khan explores FTSE 100 stock Rightmove’s recent impressive trading report and considers if he should add shares to his…

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Investing Articles

Better buy for September: Aviva (LSE:AV) or Rolls-Royce (LSE:RR)?

| James J. McCombie

Both Aviva and Rolls-Royce shares have had a turbulent 2020 and 2021. Both companies are trying to turn things around…

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Investing Articles

This boring business is one of my best stocks to buy now!

| Jabran Khan

Jabran Khan details one of his best stocks to buy now, which he describes as a boring business but a…

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2 UK growth shares to buy in September

| Royston Wild

I'm searching for the best UK growth shares to buy in September. Here's why I'd buy these profits heroes for…

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Can the IAG share price rise further in 2021?

| Nadia Yaqub

The IAG share price has improved in 2021 so far. But is there room for further improvement? Here I take…

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Where will the Just Eat share price go in September?

| Roland Head

The Just Eat share price has edged higher on a solid set of results. Roland Head asks if this could…

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Investing Articles

1 UK small-cap stock I’d buy with £1,000

| Nadia Yaqub

This UK small-cap stock has risen over 25% this year so far. But I don’t think I’ve missed the boat.…

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Investing Articles

Should I buy these cheap UK shares for my Stocks and Shares ISA?

| Royston Wild

These two British stocks currently trade on rock-bottom PEG multiples. Is now the time to load up on their cheap…

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Personal Finance

If you had Jeff Bezos’s billions, what would you do?

| Karl Talbot

Jeff Bezos has almost unimaginable wealth. So what does Jeff Bezos own? How is he so rich? And what would…

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Investing Articles

Best UK investments: 3 funds for long-term growth

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Investing in funds can be a great way to build wealth over the long run. Here, Edward Sheldon looks at…

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Personal Finance

The most and least affordable cities to buy homes

| George Sweeney (DipFA)

If you want to know which cities are the most and least affordable to buy property, then look no further.…

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Investing Articles

3 ways to invest in the FTSE 100

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

The FTSE 100 is the UK’s main stock market index. Here, Edward Sheldon explains how to invest in the index…

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Investing Articles

BHP share price surges on oil and gas deal: would I buy?

| Roland Head

The BHP share price has surged higher after the FTSE 100 miner declared its largest ever dividend. With an 8%…

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Investing Articles

These FTSE 250 growth stocks are crushing the index

| Paul Summers

The FTSE 250 (INDEXFTSE:MCX) is up a very decent 33% over the last 12 months but these UK growth stocks…

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Why I would buy Amazon shares to hold until 2030

| Rupert Hargreaves

Rupert Hargreaves explains why he thinks Amazon shares can continue to grow for the next nine years, despite the headwinds…

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Personal Finance

1 in 50 businesses expect to make people redundant in the next 3 months

| Sean LaPointe

With some businesses likely to make redundancies in the next few months, Sean Lapointe takes a look at the data…

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Investing Articles

3 cheap UK shares (including 2 FTSE 100 stocks) to buy right now!

| Royston Wild

I'm on the hunt for British stocks offering top value. Here are a few cheap UK shares (including two FTSE…

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Investing Articles

Should I buy this FTSE 100 stock?

| Charlie Keough

The GlaxoSmithKline share price has struggled over the past 12 months. Here, Charlie Keough looks at if this FTSE 100…

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Investing Articles

2 ‘unstoppable’ UK shares to buy now

| Paul Summers

Some companies have registered triple-digit gains over the last year. Paul Summers picks out two he thinks are still great…

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Investing Articles

The Ferrexpo share price is tanking. Is this FTSE 250 on sale?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

The Ferrexpo share price fell 20% this month, despite impressive earnings. Is it time to buy? Zaven Boyrazian investigates the…

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