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1 FTSE growth stock I would buy for August

| Jabran Khan

Jabran Khan details a FTSE 250 growth stock which he believes is currently cheap but still primed for growth over…

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Cybercrime: protect your SME with free resources

| Jennifer Laird

Cybercrime is a huge problem for businesses of all sizes across the UK. Keep your confidential data safer with these…

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With a 4% dividend yield, and a falling BT share price, will I buy in August?

| Alan Oscroft

The BT share price has been climbing strongly in 2021. Does the recent dip put the stock on my list…

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The best penny shares to buy in August

| Rupert Hargreaves

As the UK economy continues to reopen, these could be some of the best penny shares to buy in August…

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Is £2,500 the true cost of not doing a safety check before a car journey?

| Diana Bocco

Considering a road trip this summer? A car safety check can not only before you take off can keep you…

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I’d forget the FTSE 100 and buy this stock instead!

| Paul Summers

The FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) continues to tread water this week. Paul Summers would rather buy this stock than track the…

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Best stocks to buy now: 1 FTSE 100 income champion

| Rupert Hargreaves

Rupert Hargreaves explains why he believes this FTSE 100 stock is one of the best shares to buy now as…

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2 of the best penny stocks to buy in a Stocks and Shares ISA

| Royston Wild

Penny stock investing is a great way to find top UK shares ignored by the broader market. Here are two…

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Will the Cineworld share price return to 100p?

| Rupert Hargreaves

This Fool explains why he thinks the Cineworld share price could return to 100p, but may struggle to move higher…

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The best UK shares to buy in this whipsaw market

| Kevin Godbold

In volatile market conditions like these, I reckon it's a good time to focus on buying the UK shares of…

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What’s going on with the Darktrace share price?

| Jon Smith

Jonathan Smith offers his viewpoint on the Darktrace share price, and can't find enough positive reasons to get him excited…

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The SLP share price is falling: is this penny stock a buy?

| Roland Head

The Sylvania Platinum (SLP) share price is falling sharply. Roland Head asks, is this is a buying opportunity or a…

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Home insurance: summer holidays can lead to 10% spike in burglaries

| Jennifer Laird

With a burglary spike expected over the summer, here's how to keep your home safer while you're away, and tips…

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Best stocks to buy now: how I’d invest £2K in the FTSE 100

| Andy Ross

These FTSE 100-listed companies are two of the best stocks to buy now, according to Andy Ross. He likes that…

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The Rolls-Royce share price could be on the road to recovery

| John Town

The Rolls-Royce share price has been extremely volatile this year, but this Fool reckons that there are reasons to be…

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1 FTSE 250 growth stock I’d buy today

| Paul Summers

This FTSE 250 (INDEXFTSE:MCX) stock has likely created life-changing wealth for many holders in recent years. Paul Summers continues to…

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I’d invest £5k in these top UK shares

| Rupert Hargreaves

Rupert Hargreaves explains why he thinks these UK shares are some of the best on the market to buy today…

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Why are UK house prices going up?

| Victor Garrett

Why are UK house prices going up? Rightmove highlights a shortfall that has caused low supply and high demand, leading…

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Why I’m buying cheap UK shares now to hold for a decade

| Jon Smith

By having a long-term mindset, Jonathan Smith explains why buying cheap UK shares now can help to boost his returns…

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3 top stocks to buy in August

| Manika Premsingh

This Fool’s top stocks to buy in August are from among those companies that will release their results next month. 

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1 tech stock I’d buy with £1,500 right now

| Jon Smith

When looking for exciting tech stocks to invest in, Jonathan Smith looks in detail at Roku, a streaming and hardware…

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Fineco traders have been buying Royal Dutch Shell shares

| Sean LaPointe

Fineco traders have been trading Royal Dutch Shell shares heavily. Here is the reason why and a summary of other…

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Should I buy Vodafone shares just for the 7% dividend yield?

| Nadia Yaqub

Vodafone shares pay an attractive level of income. But is this the only reason why I should buy the stock?…

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The FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) rose last week. Can it continue?

| Charlie Keough

After a 2% rise last week, here, Charlie Keough assesses what the rest of 2021 and beyond may hold for…

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The Boohoo share price is below 300p. Is now a buying opportunity?

| Nadia Yaqub

The Boohoo share price has fallen in 2021 so far. So should I buy now? Here I look at the…

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4 of the best penny stocks to buy in an ISA

| Royston Wild

I think these four penny stocks could be considered too good for me to miss. Here's why I'd buy the…

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The Darktrace share price is over 700p. Can it rise further?

| Stuart Blair

The Darktrace share price has risen over 100% since its IPO. Does this mean that it's the time to bank…

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June’s house sales doubled May’s, setting a new record

| Sean LaPointe

UK house sales hit a new record high in June. Here's a closer look at the numbers and some of…

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Why the Unilever (#ULVR) share price could continue to struggle

| Andy Ross

Recent results have the #ULVR share price lower and Andy Ross thinks the share price could dip further, even as…

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Unemployment among women aged 65+ reached record levels

| Victor Garrett

We're seeing record levels of unemployment for women aged 65+ in the UK. We take a look at what’s happening…

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These are my best stocks to buy now from sectors well placed to benefit!

| Jabran Khan

Jabran Khan details some of his best stocks to buy now within sectors that have flourished since the pandemic began…

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8% dividend yields! 2 of the best FTSE 100 stocks to buy

| Royston Wild

These FTSE 100 stocks offer dividend yields of between 7.2% and 8% today. Here's why they could be some of…

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The best FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) shares to buy in August

| Alan Oscroft

As the FTSE 100 has been having a shaky July, which stocks should I buy for August and beyond? I…

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Is now a good time to buy UK shares?

| Jabran Khan

Jabran Khan looks at some UK shares across the FTSE index and examines if now is a good time to…

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Should I buy Cineworld shares now?

| Jabran Khan

Jabran Khan examines if now is the time to buy beleaguered Cineworld shares after freedom day last week and if…

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Is the Barclays share price cheap at 167p?

| Jon Smith

Jonathan Smith looks at both sides of the coin regarding the valuation of the Barclays share price based on current…

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Are Darktrace shares worth buying now?

| Nadia Yaqub

Darktrace shares have been rising since its public listing. But I’m concerned over the recent news relating to the stock.

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The best penny stocks to buy this August!

| Royston Wild

I'm scouting for some of the best UK shares to buy for my investment portfolio. Here are three top penny…

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Here are the most popular stocks that young UK investors are buying

| Jon Smith

Jonathan Smith shares his key takeaways after looking at the most popular stocks currently being bought by younger investors.

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Fundsmith’s Terry Smith would buy stocks like this to beat inflation

| Paul Summers

Fundsmith Equity manager Terry Smith doesn't seem too concerned about rising inflation. Paul Summers looks at why this might be.

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