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2 cheap UK shares that cost less than a cup of coffee!

| Royston Wild

I'm searching for the best cheap UK shares to add to my shares portfolio. Here are a couple of bargains…

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Shares that should do well as inflation takes off

| Andy Ross

Inflation is expected to soar to 5% and while it is traditionally seen as not being good for shares, I…

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Universal Credit claimants could receive a £1,200 bonus!

| Ruby Layram

ITV's Martin Lewis has revealed that Universal Credit claimants could be eligible for a £1,200 savings bonus. Here's what you…

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Personal Finance

The only 5 strategies you need for smarter spending amid fears of inflation

| Mohadesa Najumi

These smart spending tips help you to save money amid fears of inflation and higher UK charges for goods and…

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The Oatly share price crashed 20% in a day. Is it a bargain now?

| Christopher Ruane

The Oatly share price lost a fifth of its value in a single trading session. Our writer considers whether this…

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2 penny stocks that could see explosive growth over time

| Manika Premsingh

These penny stocks might have not gone anywhere since their listing earlier in the year, but they do have the…

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9% dividend yield! Should I buy this cheap FTSE 100 stock today?

| Paul Summers

This FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) stock offers a bumper dividend. But is it worth buying given the risks involved?

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Why I’d buy this UK technology growth stock with a decent dividend

| Kevin Godbold

There's a decent dividend to collect from this technology stock, and prospects of growth because of organic advances and future…

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5 FTSE 250 growth shares to buy today

| Rupert Hargreaves

Rupert Hargreaves takes a look at some of his favourite shares to buy today in the FTSE 250 and assesses…

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The Gear4music (G4M) share price just crashed. I’d buy this growth stock now

| Paul Summers

The share price of growth stock Gear4music plc (LON:G4M) tumbled in early trading. Paul Summers thinks investors might be overreacting.

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This penny stock has plunged 20% in a year. Here’s why I’d buy it

| Manika Premsingh

This penny stock has seen a sharp share price crash over the past year, but this Fool thinks it could…

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Personal Finance

Why Premium Bonds may now be a better bet than normal savings accounts

| Karl Talbot

Premium Bonds have a payout rate of 1%. So with savings rates so low, is it worth chancing your luck…

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What’s next for the Eurasia Mining share price?

| Rupert Hargreaves

Rupert Hargreaves explains why he thinks the Eurasia Mining share price may continue to struggle until the company receives a…

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Here’s why the Restaurant Group share price is exploding today

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

The Restaurant Group share price exploded this morning after a trading update. Zaven Boyrazian explores what the business has been…

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Here’s why the Vodafone share price just climbed 5%

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

The Vodafone share price is on the rise today after the firm released its latest results. Zaven Boyrazian takes a…

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The EV stock bubble: why I’m avoiding Rivian, Lucid, and Tesla

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Edward Sheldon believes electric vehicle stocks are in a bubble right now, due to their high valuations. Here are three…

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Is now the time to buy Cineworld shares?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Cineworld's share price is showing signs of a recovery. Edward Sheldon looks at whether he should buy the stock for…

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Just 10% of Brits would invest a £1k windfall

| Diana Bocco

A recent survey shows that only one in 10 Brits would invest a windfall. So what's keeping people from putting…

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Personal Finance

The best side hustles for busy parents this Christmas

| Ruby Layram

A side hustle is a great way to earn extra money this Christmas. Here are the best side hustles for…

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One FTSE 100 growth stock I’d buy for a growing passive income and one I’d avoid

| Andy Ross

Andy Ross runs the rule over two FTSE 100 stocks and decides one is a potentially great investment, the other…

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Can Tesla shares climb back above $1,000 in November?

| Dylan Hood

After an incredible run throughout October, can Tesla shares rise back above 1,000p in November? Dylan Hood takes a closer…

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Personal Finance

Are huge mortgage cancellation fees worth it to avoid higher rates next year?

| Victor Garrett

With uncertainty over interest rates, should you pay huge mortgage cancellation fees to remortgage now and avoid higher rates next…

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2 cheap UK stocks I’d buy today

| Harshil Patel

The automotive sector is hot right now. Harshil Patel considers two cheap UK stocks in this space.

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3 FTSE 100 dividend stocks to buy with rising dividends

| Dan Appleby, CFA

Dividend income can be a great way to grow my wealth. Here are three FTSE 100 stocks I’d buy with…

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Personal Finance

The best and worst areas in the UK to own an electric vehicle

| Jennifer Laird

Thinking of buying an electric vehicle? Then here are the best and worst areas in the UK to own an…

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2 dirt-cheap UK shares (including a 5.9% dividend yield) I’d buy!

| Royston Wild

These two cheap UK shares both go for less than £5 each. Here's why I'd buy them today to hold…

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I was right about the rising Lloyds share price! What am I doing now?

| Stuart Blair

The Lloyds share price has risen around 40% over the past year, reaching 50p. Does Stuart Blair still believe this…

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3 high-growth penny stocks to buy

| Dan Appleby, CFA

When I screen for penny stocks I want to make sure that earnings are set to grow. Here are three…

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2 top penny stocks to buy right now!

| Royston Wild

Today, I'm searching for the best dirt-cheap stocks to buy for my shares portfolio. Here are two top penny stocks…

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3 FTSE 100 growth stocks to buy and hold for 10 years

| Paul Summers

Some stocks deserve to be bought and stashed away in the bottom drawer. Paul Summers picks out three examples from…

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The Boohoo share price is too cheap to ignore

| Andy Ross

The Boohoo share price has taken a battering through 2021, but the valuation could now be very attractive given the…

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Here’s why the Kainos (KNOS) share price crashed yesterday

| Dan Appleby, CFA

Kainos (KNOS) was the worst performer in the FTSE 250 yesterday after the release of its interim results. Dan Appleby…

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Personal Finance

A green Christmas is a cheap Christmas

| Rosemary McEwen

Environmentally friendly Christmas products can be very expensive. Is it necessary to spend more money to have a greener Christmas?

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Personal Finance

Revealed! The best locations to get on the property ladder with Help to Buy

| Sean LaPointe

A look at the best locations in England to buy your first home using the Help to Buy: Equity Loan…

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Personal Finance

The top-performing growth stocks so far this year

| George Sweeney (DipFA)

Here are some of the biggest growth stocks available to investors right now, along with how they’ve performed so far…

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Personal Finance

As UK house prices drop in November, is this a temporary blip or is the bubble about to burst?

| Sean LaPointe

New figures show that average house prices dropped in November. Is it just a bump in the road or a…

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What’s going on with the JD Wetherspoon share price?

| Christopher Ruane

The JD Wetherspoon share price is 14% lower now than a year ago. Our writer looks at why the pub…

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FTSE 100: 1 of my best stocks to buy for 2022

| Manika Premsingh

This FTSE 100 stock’s price is gravity-defying despite the fact that it functions in a sector sensitive to business cycles.…

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Are penny stocks worth it?

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane explains why he thinks investing in penny stocks for his portfolio can be worth it -- and some…

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8%+ yields! 2 cheap FTSE 100 dividend shares I’d buy today

| Suraj Radhakrishnan

The FTSE 100 has some great dividend stocks with huge yields. Suraj Radhakrishnan explains why he thinks these two shares…

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