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Is the skyrocketing Marks & Spencer share price a sign to buy?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

The Marks & Spencer share price exploded this morning on impressive earnings. Zaven Boyrazian investigates if now is the time…

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Here’s 1 of my best stocks to buy now with £1,000

| Christopher Ruane

With £1,000 to invest, our writer explains why he considers this UK growth share among the best stocks to buy…

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Here’s how FTSE 100 stocks could earn me up to a 30% dividend yield over time

| Manika Premsingh

There are some under-the-radar FTSE 100 stocks out there that can be exceptional dividend-payers over time.

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The Darktrace share price plunges 30% in a month. What’s up?

| Cliff D'Arcy

Having exceeded £10 in late September, the Darktrace share price has collapsed by 30% in the past month. What went…

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Personal Finance

2 in 3 people don’t know their pension is invested: are you one of them?

| George Sweeney (DipFA)

Most people don’t realise that their pension is being invested. Here’s what you need to know about retirement savings and…

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4D Pharma shares have rocketed and I’m tempted to buy now

| Andy Ross

4D Pharma shares leapt last week and the momentum is continuing. Given its potential game-changer drugs, it's a stock Andy…

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The BT share price soars 20% in two weeks. Here’s why!

| Cliff D'Arcy

The BT share price has leapt by more than 20% since 25 October. I think these two important factors caused…

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S4 Capital’s share price has fallen below 700p. Is this a buying opportunity?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

S4 Capital's share price has fallen 10% today on the back of a trading update. Edward Sheldon looks at whether…

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Tesla stock: bull vs bear

| The Motley Fool Staff

We believe that considering a diverse range of insights makes us better investors. Here, two contributors debate Tesla stock.

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Top British small-cap stock for November

| The Motley Fool Staff

We asked our freelance writers to share their best British small-cap stocks for November, including Trifast and Card Factory.

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The ITV share price is surging! Here’s why

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

The ITV share price exploded today after the company released its latest trading update. Zaven Boyrazian analyses the report.

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Personal Finance

COP26: your bank might be making plans to become net-zero. Will it affect your finances?

| Selin Oguz

As COP26 rolls on, Selin Oguz takes a look at possible implications of banks becoming ‘net-zero’ on readers’ personal finances.

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The Marks and Spencer (MKS) share price is flying! Here’s why

| Paul Summers

The Marks and Spencer plc (LON:MKS) share price has exploded in early trading. Is the stock now a screaming buy?

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Why I think the SMR deal can propel the Rolls-Royce share price higher

| Rupert Hargreaves

The outlook for the Rolls-Royce share price has improved since the company was awarded government funding for its SMR programme.

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Will the Tesla share price keep falling?

| Rupert Hargreaves

This Fool tries to figure out why the Tesla share price has been falling recently, and if this could be…

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NIO’s share price slumps below $40. Should I buy the stock now?

| Rupert Hargreaves

Rupert Hargreaves explains why he thinks NIO shares could be an attractive speculative investment after recent declines.

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This ESG stock just surged 11%! Will it continue?

| Dan Appleby, CFA

ESG stocks are capturing investor attention right now, and this stock is right on-trend. After its share price popped on…

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Here is the cheapest FTSE-listed penny stock. Is it a buy for me?

| Manika Premsingh

This penny stock is one with a distinction. It is the cheapest among the lot. But is it a good…

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Airbnb’s share price is exploding! Should I buy now?

| Dan Appleby, CFA

Shares of Airbnb are on a roll. Already up over 30% this year, and 18% last week alone, is this…

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Where will the Lloyds Bank share price go in November?

| Manika Premsingh

The Lloyds Bank share price recently touched a new one-year high before sliding a little. Nevertheless, this is progress. But…

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BP’s share price has risen to 350p. Is now the time to buy the stock?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

BP's share price is rising and UK investors are piling into the stock as a result. Edward Sheldon looks at…

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Personal Finance

Time to remortgage? Cheap mortgages ‘disappearing rapidly’ as lenders pull sub-1% deals

| Karl Talbot

Lenders have slashed a huge number of cheap mortgage deals over the past few weeks. So is the era of…

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PayPal’s share price has fallen to $205. What’s the best move now?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Only a few months ago, PayPal's share price was above $300. Now it's at $205. Edward Sheldon looks at whether…

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2 ridiculously cheap FTSE 100 shares with high dividend yields

| Manika Premsingh

These FTSE 100 stocks have seen a sharp fall in their share prices over the past few months, but at…

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ESG investing: why I don’t have to sacrifice returns help the planet

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith explains why the large pool of ESG-friendly stocks means he shouldn't have to give up on potential share…

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2 dirt-cheap UK stocks under £3 to buy right now

| Royston Wild

I don't think investors like me need to spend a fortune to build a great shares portfolio. Here are two…

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Investing Articles

The ABF share price shoots above 2,000p! I think it has further to go

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith talks through the latest results that helped propel the ABF share price higher yesterday, and what the future…

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PayPal and Palantir shares crash! Should I buy these growth stocks now?

| Stuart Blair

The Palantir and PayPal share prices both crashed yesterday. Do the falls make it the perfect time for me to…

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Personal Finance

Revealed: the best time to buy a used car

| Karl Talbot

Used car prices have rocketed over the past year. But did you know that waiting for the best time to…

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Personal Finance

Here’s when I think is best to pay off a Help to Buy loan

| Sean LaPointe

Have you recently taken out a Help to Buy loan, or are you planning to apply for one? Sean LaPointe…

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This small-cap penny share has unbelievable growth potential

| Andy Ross

This penny share has a market capitalisation of only £75m and it could be a hidden gem with spectacular share…

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1 dirt-cheap FTSE 100 stock to buy today!

| Dan Appleby, CFA

There is a lot of value in the UK market today. Here’s a cheap FTSE 100 stock I think offers…

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This top FTSE 100 stock is down nearly 20% in 2 months! Should I buy shares?

| Jabran Khan

Jabran Khan delves deeper into this top-performing FTSE 100 stock to understand why it has lost nearly 20% of its…

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2 of the ‘safest’ UK dividend stocks I’d buy today

| Royston Wild

A report by Henderson International Income Trust suggests the landscape is becoming safer for UK dividend investors like me. Here…

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5 easy passive income ideas I like

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer shares five passive income ideas he reckons could increase the money he gets without having to work for…

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As the Rolls-Royce share price hits £1.50, can it reach £2?

| Christopher Ruane

With the Rolls-Royce share price broaching the £1.50 level, our writer considers whether it can keep going and reach the…

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3 growth shares that could create huge passive income right now

| Andy Ross

Andy Ross thinks these three UK growth shares have the potential to offer a sustainable passive income to investors and…

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4 penny stocks I’d buy for 2022

| Royston Wild

I'm searching for the best dirt-cheap UK stocks to buy for my shares portfolio today. Here are four quality penny…

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1 dirt-cheap penny stock to buy in November!

| Jabran Khan

Jabran Khan identifies a dirt-cheap penny stock to add to his portfolio in November by looking at the recent DIY…

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How I’d build passive income starting with just £500

| Cliff D'Arcy

Passive income is unearned income that comes rolling in even as one sleeps. Here's how I'd build wealth using passive…

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