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3 cheap shares to buy now for income

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer is considering three UK shares to buy now for his portfolio that offer him an average yield of…

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Chinese shares plunge! Here’s what I’m eyeing and what I’m avoiding

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith explains the reasons behind Chinese shares plunging this week, and looks at some specific stocks that he has…

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5 shares for a buy-and-hold strategy

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer chooses five UK shares he thinks could fit well into his portfolio using a buy-and-hold strategy.

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My favourite FTSE 250 share to buy right now

| Rupert Hargreaves

Rupert Hargreaves explains why he believes this FTSE 250 company could be one of the best stocks to own for…

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I’m buying dirt-cheap FTSE 100 stocks and holding them for the long term

| Stuart Blair

After the recent sell-off, many FTSE 100 stocks are looking far too cheap from a long-term perspective. Here's what I'm…

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How I’d invest £5k in a Stocks and Shares ISA now

| Rupert Hargreaves

Rupert Hargreaves explains how he would invest £5,000 in a selection of UK equities in a Stocks and Shares ISA…

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In a volatile market, these were the most-bought shares in the UK last week

| George Sweeney (DipFA)

These were the shares most bought by UK investors on the Hargreaves Lansdown platform last week. Find out how investors…

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The Deliveroo share price is down 45% this year! Will it recover?

| Rupert Hargreaves

Rupert Hargreaves takes a look at the potential for the Deliveroo share price, considering the company's current challenges and opportunities.

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Revealed! Publicly traded companies that are as big as entire countries and how to invest in them

| Sean LaPointe

Find out about the global corporations with market caps bigger than the economies of entire countries and how you can…

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When will the JD Wetherspoon share price recover?

| Stephen Wright

With COVID-19 restrictions in the UK coming to an end, is it time for JD Wetherspoon to shine?

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Why the Royal Mail share price is cheap at current levels

| Andrew Woods

This company has low P/E ratios and is consistently profitable, so is the Royal Mail share price now a glaring…

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3 dirt-cheap UK shares to help me become an ISA millionaire

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

The ISA deadline is fast approaching, but what are the best UK shares to buy now? Zaven Boyrazian explores his…

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The IAG share price is down 15% in 2022. Buy the dip?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

The IAG share price is still falling despite the company making a strong post-pandemic recovery. Is this a buying opportunity…

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The best-performing ISA investment funds in the last 12 months revealed

| Sean LaPointe

A look at the best performing ISA investment unit and trust funds in the 12 months to 1 March 2022…

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The Rolls-Royce share price is down over 70% from its all-time high: should I buy?

| Sabir Husain

Despite record vehicle sales in 2021, the Rolls-Royce share price has declined significantly in 2022. Is this a great buying…

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This FTSE 100 stock just surged by 17%! Time to buy?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

This FTSE 100 stock is surging by double-digits but is it too late to buy? Zaven Boyrazian takes a closer…

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The Boohoo share price just soared. Have we seen the bottom?

| Paul Summers

The Boohoo (LON:BOO) share price has been in fine form since last week's trading update. Is the recovery now on?

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Share trading? Take a look at the most-shorted UK shares before you buy or sell

| Jo Groves (ACA)

Cineworld, Boohoo, Hammerson and Kingfisher are currently the most-shorted UK shares. What can we learn about the trading outlook for…

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2 stocks I’m watching ahead of the UK likely raising interest rates this week

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith runs through a couple of shares that he think could do well with further interest rate moves from…

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Why I’m investing £500 in cheap Fresnillo shares

| Andrew Woods

With low P/E ratios and increasing profits, Fresnillo shares are becoming increasingly attractive to me.

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The best cheap FTSE 100 stocks to buy and hold for 10 years!

| Royston Wild

I'm searching for the best cheap FTSE 100 stocks that money can buy right now. I think these dividend heroes…

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3 fallen FTSE 100 shares I’d buy now for a passive income

| Roland Head

Roland Head reveals three of this top FTSE 100 shares to buy for a passive income in uncertain markets, including…

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2 actions Warren Buffett is taking that I want to copy for my stock investments

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith reviews the latest filings from Berkshire Hathaway, and notes some actions taken by Warren Buffett that he wants…

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Alibaba and NIO stock: should I buy these Chinese shares?

| Stuart Blair

Chinese shares have crashed recently due to significant geopolitical tensions. Is this the perfect opportunity to buy either NIO stock…

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Should you sell stocks in spring before the summer lull?

| Karl Talbot

Spring is almost here. So, should you sell your stocks before the 'summer lull' approaches? Karl Talbot explores the popular…

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Credit card warning: 0% purchase lengths could get SHORTER for this one reason

| Karl Talbot

Interest-free deals on 0% credit cards are still very generous. But there is one reason why 0% lengths may soon…

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Personal Finance

If the base rate rises this week, how will it impact the stock market?

| Karl Talbot

Investors expect interest rates to rise again this week. So, how will the stock market respond to higher borrowing costs?…

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2 penny stocks I’d buy after recent share price falls!

| Royston Wild

I think these penny stocks could help me make some terrific long-term returns. Here's why I'm considering snapping them up…

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2 lucrative reasons I like buy and hold investing

| Christopher Ruane

Why does Christopher Ruane like buy and hold investing? Here he shares two of its attractions for him.

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What is going on with the Wizz Air share price?

| Andrew Woods

Do recent improvements in passenger numbers now make the Wizz Air share price a buy at current levels?

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Stock market recovery – is it happening any time soon?

| Andrew Woods

Recent upward price movement suggests that a stock market recovery is in progress - does the performance of my recent…

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Warren Buffett at a Berkshire Hathaway AGM
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Why Warren Buffett is buying Occidental Petroleum

| Stephen Wright

Why is Warren Buffett buying shares in Occidental Petroleum now when he's been ignoring them at lower prices all year?

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How I’d invest £20,000 — before the Stocks and Shares ISA deadline

| Christopher Ruane

With the Stocks and Shares ISA deadline fast approaching, here is how our writer would go about investing £20,000 in…

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Down 55% in a year, is the Aston Martin share price now a glaring buy?

| Andrew Woods

With increasing revenue and narrowing losses, does the current Aston Martin share price add up to a buying opportunity for…

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I’d use the Warren Buffett method to find cheap UK shares

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer is hunting for cheap UK shares for his portfolio by applying the Warren Buffett method. Here he explains…

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Dividends hit record high! How to generate passive income from stocks and shares

| Jo Groves (ACA)

Shareholders were rewarded with £1.2 trillion of dividends in 2021. What are the shares paying the highest dividends for investors…

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One of the best FTSE 100 stocks to buy right now!

| Royston Wild

I'm searching for the best FTSE 100 stocks to buy following recent share price falls. I think this brilliant blue-chip…

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Revealed! These 3 events could send the stock market soaring

| Karl Talbot

The stock market has tumbled since the turn of the year. Karl Talbot takes a look at three events that…

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Passive income streams with £30 a week: my 3-step plan

| Christopher Ruane

With £30 a week, our writer thinks he could set up passive income streams by buying dividend shares. Here's his…

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2 FTSE 100 stocks I’m buying with a spare £1,000

| Andrew Woods

With strong historical results and favourable conditions going forward, I'm investing a spare £1,000 in these two FTSE 100 stocks.

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