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Should I act on the GlaxoSmithKline share price or buy AstraZeneca instead?

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer considers whether the GlaxoSmithKline share price could make it an attractive addition for his portfolio, compared to rival…

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Invest in renewable energy today with these 5 green companies

| James Reynolds

James Reynolds reveals and explains the reasons behind five of his favourite renewable energy stocks as well as the technology…

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Personal Finance

Revealed: top 10 stocks traded by women in 2021

| Victor Garrett

Victor Garrett explores whether there's still a significant gender investment divide and the top stocks traded by women in 2021.

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What’s going on with the Persimmon (PSN) share price?

| Paul Summers

The Persimmon plc (LON:PSN) share price continues to fall. Is this a perfect opportunity for this Fool to begin building…

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Personal Finance

4 money-making side hustle ideas that anyone can do in 2021

| George Sweeney (DipFA)

Starting a side hustle is a great way to earn some extra cash. Here are four ideas that don’t require…

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UK shares at “near record cheap” levels! 2 FTSE 100 bargains I’d buy today

| Royston Wild

Analysts at JP Morgan think cheap UK shares will outperform global indices in the medium term. Here are two FTSE…

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Personal Finance

70% of women don’t have any investments: here’s how to improve investing confidence

| Ruby Layram

Confidence is the key to successful investing. Here's how you can improve your investing confidence and start building wealth.

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Here’s why the Associated British Foods (ABF) share price surged today

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

The Associated British Foods (ABF) share price just leapt 5% on earnings. Zaven Boyrazian analyses the report to see whether…

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The THG share price is down 75% this year! Time to buy?

| Dan Appleby, CFA

The plunging THG share price could be a buying opportunity as the firm continues to grow. But there are some…

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Is this the best FTSE 250 growth stock to buy now?

| Paul Summers

This FTSE 250 (INDEXTFTSE:MCX) growth stock just can't stop rising. Paul Summers takes a timeout to examine its latest set…

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3 cheap UK shares under £3 to buy today

| Royston Wild

Investors like me don't need to break the bank to build a winning shares portfolio. Here are three dirt-cheap UK…

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Will buying Tesla’s stock help future-proof my portfolio?

| Isaac Stell

The electric car revolution is gathering pace with Tesla leading the way, but should Fool contributor Isaac Stell buy the…

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Airbnb’s share price has soared to $200. Should I buy the stock now?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Airbnb's share price has rocketed to $200 after the company's latest results. Edward Sheldon looks at whether he should buy…

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Money diary: are bulls’ penises environmentally friendly?

| Katie Royals

Katie Royals keeps a money diary as she begins navigating an environmentally-friendly lifestyle without breaking her budget.

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Why AstraZeneca stock is a buy right now

| Ed Jones

Fool contributor Ed Jones provides three reasons why he's bullish on AstraZeneca stock and is considering adding it to his…

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As Pfizer shares surge, should I buy the stock now?

| Rupert Hargreaves

This Fool explains why he thinks Pfizer shares remain incredibly attractive at current levels, despite their recent performance.

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ESG Stocks: can the Renewi share price keep exploding?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

The Renewi share price jumps 10% on its half-year report, but can the ESG stock continue climbing from here? Zaven…

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Personal Finance

Black Friday: is it the best time to buy?

| Alice Guy (FCA)

Alice Guy investigates why Black Friday bargains aren't always what they seem and offers tips to help you avoid overspending…

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Here is a FTSE 250 penny stock with an almost-12% dividend yield!

| Manika Premsingh

This FTSE 250 stock stands out for two reasons. One is that it is a cheap penny stock and another…

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NIO shares are down 20%. Should I buy the stock now?

| Charlie Keough

After a surge in 2020, NIO stock has underperformed in 2021. Here, Charlie Keough analyses whether he should buy the…

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No savings at 25? I’d try Warren Buffett’s 4 investing lessons!

| Cliff D'Arcy

Billionaire Warren Buffett is widely recognised as one of the world's greatest investors. Here are four lessons I learnt from…

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Results this month could send this cheap share rocketing

| Andy Ross

Half-year results later this week could provide a short-term boost to this cheap share and provide more evidence of its…

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What’s going on with the HSBC share price?

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith reviews the HSBC share price, and considers whether the recent results can provide enough momentum to outweigh external…

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5 ways to select the best stocks to buy now

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith explains some of the ways he trims down a list of the potential best stocks to buy now…

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2 renewable energy stocks that could hold the key to net-zero

| Nathan Marks

Net-zero emissions pledges are all over our news feeds. Can these two innovative, renewable energy stocks make net-zero a reality?

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After its 12% rise, what’s next for the Darktrace share price?

| Stuart Blair

The Darktrace share price exploded 12% yesterday, mainly due to an analyst note rating the firm as a buy. Is…

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Personal Finance

How to bag the best Cyber Monday deals

| Ruby Layram

Cyber Monday is one of the biggest shopping events of the year. Here's how to make the most of the…

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Personal Finance

These were the most popular stocks among UK investors last week

| Karl Talbot

Tesla has again topped the list of the most bought shares. But what else have British investors been buying recently?…

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3 top penny stocks to buy and hold until 2030

| Royston Wild

I'm hunting for the best cheap UK shares to add to my stocks portfolio. Here are three top-quality penny stocks…

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UK shares: the DIY boom has me considering this FTSE 250 stock!

| Jabran Khan

Jabran Khan delves deeper into the DIY boom and UK shares that are linked to it. He identifies one FTSE…

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Are these two 8%+ high yielders too risky?

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane looks at two 8%+ high yielders and considers whether, despite the risks, they merit a place in his…

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Deep dive: is the Trainline share price a bargain?

| Christopher Ruane

Is the Trainline share price attractive? Our writer considers bull and bear cases when deciding whether to add it to…

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How I’d earn a passive income with just £10 a week

| Manika Premsingh

It might look like a tiny sum to start investing with, but this Fool believes that it is just the…

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Here’s one of the best stocks to buy now with £1K!

| Jabran Khan

Jabran Khan identifies one of the best stocks to buy now from the FTSE 250 that he would consider adding…

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32%+ returns in 6 months! 2 FTSE 100 shares I’d buy today

| Suraj Radhakrishnan

These two FTSE 100 shares are among the top five performers over the last six months. Here's why I am…

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I think this dividend-paying ETF could be a no-brainer investment for 2022 and beyond

| Niki Jerath

As we move towards 2022, the passive income from this high dividend-paying ETF could be too good an opportunity for…

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The Nvidia share price soared 125% this year. Will it be the next $1trn stock?

| Nathan Marks

The Nvidia share price continues to soar and Nathan Marks remains excited about the company's future.

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1 penny stock to buy with £500

| Jabran Khan

Jabran Khan details a penny stock he would buy with £500 for his portfolio that he believes has excellent growth…

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Shares to buy now with £1,000

| Christopher Ruane

With £1,000 to invest in his portfolio and a long-term perspective, our writer examines two well-known UK shares he would…

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Personal Finance

November 2021: what’s the current house price forecast?

| Sean LaPointe

Will house prices continue to rise or could they fall in the near future? Sean LaPointe takes a look at…

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