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Personal Finance

Revealed! Drivers of these cars have the highest number of accidents

| Sean LaPointe

Can the types of cars we drive affect our likelihood of being involved in car accidents? New research suggests so. Read…

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This is one of the best shares to buy if the stock market crashes in 2021!

| Jabran Khan

This Fool details some of his best shares to buy if a stock market crash were to occur in 2021…

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H1 profits give the Barclays share price a boost. I’d buy

| Alan Oscroft

The Barclays share price is picking up after upbeat first-half results. Here's why I rate Barclays as a long-term income…

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2 FTSE 100 shares to buy and hold for a long time

| Manika Premsingh

These FTSE 100 stocks released their results today, which have met with investor approval going by their share price increase. 

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What’s going on with the Smith & Nephew share price?

| Paul Summers

The Smith & Nephew plc (LON:SN) share price has fallen heavily today. Paul Summers takes a closer look at why…

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What’s going on with the Wizz Air share price?

| Nadia Yaqub

The Wizz Air share price surged yesterday. So should I buy the airline stock now? I take a closer look…

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Is this tech stock one of the best stocks to buy now?

| Jabran Khan

This Fool examines a FTSE 250 tech stock he believes could be one of the best stocks to buy now…

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AstraZeneca stock: is it a buy now?

| Manika Premsingh

AstraZeneca released yet another robust set of results today, but can the stock rally even more than it already has?

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This FTSE 100 stock has increased its dividend each year for over 40 years!

| Jabran Khan

Jabran Khan details a FTSE 100 growth stock that has managed to increase its dividend year-on-year for over 40 years.…

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Personal Finance

What’s the highest interest rate I can get on my savings?

| Karl Talbot

If you have savings, finding a decent home for your cash can be a challenge. So how can you earn…

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Why I’m buying this FTSE 250 stock

| Charlie Keough

In this article, Charlie Keough explains why he is adding this FTSE 250 stock (F&C investment trust) to his portfolio…

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Personal Finance

Inflation is rising: how to stick to your budget

| Rosemary McEwen

When prices rise, it's hard to stick to a budget. Are there ways to keep savings intact and avoid debt…

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The Unilever share price has dropped back. Should I buy?

| Kevin Godbold

Unilever's chief executive expects growth ahead. So I'd take advantage of the lower share price and add the stock to…

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The National Express share price is up 72%. Would I buy it?

| Manika Premsingh

The National Express share price has seen an impressive increase over the past year, but can it increase much more…

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1 bargain FTSE 100 dividend stock to buy now

| Paul Summers

Finding a reliable source of dividends at a great price isn't always easy. However, this Fool thinks this FTSE 100…

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Personal Finance

What causes high house prices?

| Karl Talbot

Rising house prices mean that buying the average home will now cost over a quarter of a million pounds. So…

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I’d invest £3k in these FTSE 250 stocks

| Rupert Hargreaves

Rupert Hargreaves explains why he thinks these FTSE 250 stocks look attractive, considering their recovery and growth potential.

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The best dirt-cheap shares to buy in August

| Kevin Godbold

Benjamin Graham's idea of looking for low valuations is a good jumping-off point for research and these could be some…

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1 FTSE 100 stock I’d buy and hold forever

| Paul Summers

On a busy day for companies in the FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX), Paul Summers picks out one particular stock he'd buy…

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3 dirt-cheap UK shares to buy now

| Rupert Hargreaves

Despite their challenges, these three UK shares all appear too cheap to pass up, says Rupert Hargreaves, who's looking to…

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As the BT share price falls should I buy the stock?

| Rupert Hargreaves

The BT share price is sliding. Rupert Hargreaves explains why this could be an opportunity for investors like him with…

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These UK shares have amazing growth prospects

| Andy Ross

UK shares are often thought to be lower growth than US stocks, but I think these ones actually have very…

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Personal Finance

Tesco Bank to close its current accounts: what does it mean for you?

| Kate Anderson

Tesco Bank is closing all of its current accounts. So where does it leave its customers? We share some top…

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Cineworld’s share price: why I would, and wouldn’t, buy this UK share today

| Royston Wild

The Cineworld share price has been trending lower again in recent weeks as Covid-19 fears have reignited. Is this a…

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The BAT share price dips on solid results. I like its 8% dividend yield

| Cliff D'Arcy

The BAT share price slipped on Wednesday, despite the firm unveiling decent results. For me, the great attraction of this…

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3 of the best dirt-cheap penny stocks to buy in August!

| Royston Wild

I think these penny stocks could be some of the best-valued UK stocks to buy next month. Allow me a…

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The Barclays share price jumps as profits soar. I’d buy BARC today!

| Cliff D'Arcy

The Barclays share price is up 18% in 2021 and rose yesterday on improved results. If the UK economy keeps…

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Will the IAG share price rise as quarantine rules are eased?

| Roland Head

The IAG share price has been rising this week as investors cheer the easing of some travel rules. Roland Head…

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Are BT shares a buy, sell, or hold after a solid year?

| Andy Ross

BT shares have done very well so far this year, up around 40%. Can the momentum continue, or could a…

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Wizz Air shares: would I buy them now?

| Manika Premsingh

The Wizz Air stock has made rapid gains in the past months, but does it mean it can continue to…

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The Cineworld share price has risen: should I buy now?

| Charlie Keough

After the Cineworld share price experiences a rise, Charlie Keough looks at whether now is a good time to buy.

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Lloyds shares: 3 reasons I would, and wouldn’t, buy this FTSE 100 stock

| Royston Wild

The Lloyds share price continues to struggle for grip as the Covid-19 crisis rolls on. But is now the time…

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The Sareum share price is exploding higher! Should I jump in?

| Jon Smith

With the Sareum share price up 735% over the past year, Jonathan Smith takes a look into whether the fundamentals…

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The Deliveroo share price is climbing. How much further will it go?

| Alan Oscroft

First-half results are due in August. Will the bottom-line figures give the Deliveroo share price an extra boost for the…

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Personal Finance

Gen X workers are 5x more likely to have no pension provision

| George Sweeney (DipFA)

Research shows Gen X workers are less likely to have an adequate pension, here’s why this is happening and what…

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How did GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) do in the second quarter of 2021?

| James J. McCombie

GlaxoSmithKline (LSE:GSK) released its second quarter of 2021 results today. The GSK share price went up, then it fell back…

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What’s going on with the Rio Tinto share price?

| Manika Premsingh

Rio Tinto posted a great set of results earlier today, but its share price has barely moved. What’s going on? 

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Should I consider renewable energy stocks for my portfolio?

| Jabran Khan

Jabran Khan looks deeper into renewable energy stocks and their rise as well as detailing whether he should add shares…

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Personal Finance

Planning for parents’ paid care

| Rosemary McEwen

Are adult children aware of the facts about paid care? Good financial advice is key to overcoming the challenge of…

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1 FTSE 100 stock to buy in August

| Manika Premsingh

This FTSE 100 stock has seen a robust increase over the past year, but this Fool thinks that the best…

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