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3 dirt-cheap penny stocks to buy now

| Harshil Patel

Business is booming for some companies right now. Harshil Patel looks at three penny stocks that still seem cheap and…

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Why did the ASOS share price crash this week?

| Alan Oscroft

The ASOS (LON: ASC) share price has fallen by half in just a year. I'm seriously thinking of buying some…

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£1,000 to invest? 2 penny stocks with BIG dividends to buy now

| Royston Wild

I think these two dividend-paying penny stocks could be too good for me to miss following recent share price falls.…

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I was right about the Rolls-Royce share price. Here’s what could happen next

| Manika Premsingh

The Rolls-Royce share price has breached the 140p mark as this Fool had forecast, but can it rise more or…

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Here’s how I’d invest £9,633.30 in UK shares today

| Royston Wild

Forget about investing in low-yielding savings accounts! Here's why I'm buying UK shares to maximise my returns and try to…

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Growth stocks still dominating investor portfolios – here are the top picks

| George Sweeney (DipFA)

Growth stocks remain a popular choice for investors. Here’s why they’re so hot and what other shares you should consider…

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Why Inheritance Tax may increase in the Autumn Budget

| Alice Guy (FCA)

There's a big hole in government finances. Alice Guy explains why she thinks Rishi Sunak may raise Inheritance Tax in…

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Savings rates are rising! Cynergy Bank launches table-topping easy access account

| Karl Talbot

Savings rates are certainly rising, and now Cynergy Bank has unveiled a market-leading easy access account. Here's what you need…

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Post-pandemic predicament: equity release or delay retirement by 4 years?

| Sean LaPointe

The pandemic is forcing older Brits to make a choice between postponing their retirement by 4 years and accessing value…

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Will higher interest rates finally halt house prices?

| Kate Anderson

UK house prices continue to climb, but could higher interest rates be the one thing to stop them? Kate Anderson…

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3 lessons I’ve learned from watching Warren Buffett

| James Reynolds

James Reynolds reveals three key lessons he learned from studying Warren Buffett and how he uses them when considering a…

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Can the Cineworld share price have another run at 80p in October?

| Jon Smith

Jonathan Smith explains why the Cineworld share price hit 80p last month, but why he doesn't think such a price…

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What’s going on with easyJet’s share price?

| Royston Wild

The easyJet share price continues to decline despite signs of a trading recovery. Is this one of the best unloved…

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Minimum wage work leads to Nobel prize

| George Sweeney (DipFA)

This year's Nobel prize for economics was awarded for research around the minimum wage. Here are all the details about…

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Is the AFC Energy share price set for a new bull run?

| Alan Oscroft

The AFC Energy (LON: AFC) share price has fallen in 2021, after its surge in 2020. I'm wondering whether I…

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The Shoe Zone share price spikes after positive FY results!

| Jabran Khan

This Fool delves into Shoe Zone's full-year results. The Shoe Zone share price is up after the release of its…

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Harry and Meghan get involved in ethical banking. Here’s how you can too!

| Karl Talbot

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have revealed they are now involved in ethical banking. Here's how to invest ethically…

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The Hut Group share price is falling! Here’s why

| Jabran Khan

Jabran Khan explains why The Hut Group share price is falling and decides whether this is an opportunity to add…

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FTSE 100 shares to buy on sale right now!

| Charles Archer

October is a great month to buy shares in FTSE 100 companies that have dipped on investor sentiment. Charles Archer…

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2 investing gems I love from Cathie Wood and Warren Buffett

| Jon Smith

Jonathan Smith looks at advice from Warren Buffett and Cathie Wood that they both agree on, and applies it to…

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UK economic recovery stays sluggish. Which FTSE 100 stocks would I buy now?

| Manika Premsingh

The UK economy grew by only 0.4% in August, indicating slow recovery. What does it mean for the stock markets?

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£2,000 to invest? A 9.2%-yielding FTSE 100 stock to buy right now

| Royston Wild

This FTSE 100 stock is rocketing following more terrific news from one of its industry peers. Here's why I think…

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The Lloyds share price (LSE: LLOY) leaps 12% in a month. What next?

| Cliff D'Arcy

The Lloyds share price has leapt over 12% since bottoming out on 8 September. What next for this highly popular…

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Forget the THG share price! I’d buy this growth stock instead

| Paul Summers

The THG (LON:THG) share price is in freefall following a disasterous presentation. Paul Summers thinks this online retailer is a…

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3 simple steps to boost my chances of profiting from this stock market stealth correction

| Kevin Godbold

Falling valuations can be an opportunity if the businesses behind UK shares continue to trade well. Here's how I'm aiming…

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Where is the Ocado share price headed in October?

| Manika Premsingh

The Ocado share price was the biggest FTSE 100 gainer in yesterday’s trading session. Will it keep rising through October?

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Personal Finance

Pandemic pushes cost of comfortable retirement up by £2,200!

| Kate Anderson

The cost of living in retirement is going up. So, what does that mean for you and your pension pot?…

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Will the abrdn share price keep falling?

| Rupert Hargreaves

Rupert Hargreaves explains why he thinks the abrdn share price may continue to struggle as profits remain under pressure.

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Will the IAG share price end 2021 on a high?

| Rupert Hargreaves

Rupert Hargreaves explains why he thinks the IAG share price could end 2021 on a high after its November trading…

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The oil and gas shortage boosts the Shell and BP share prices. But I won’t be buying

| James Reynolds

James Reynolds discusses how Royal Dutch Shell and BP have both benefited from the recent oil and gas shortage and…

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Barratt share price leads the FTSE 100 on upbeat sales

| Alan Oscroft

The Barratt Developments (LON: BDEV) share price gets a boost, as supply chain problems fail to dent expectations.

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These growth shares have tumbled over 40%! Time to buy?

| Paul Summers

After a tricky few weeks for investors, Paul Summers revisits two quality growth stocks from his watchlist. Has the time…

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How I’d try to build a £10k passive income from FTSE 100 shares

| Harshil Patel

The FTSE 100 is a great place to find dividend shares. Harshil Patel looks at some of the best shares…

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Growth investing: are Deliveroo shares a better bet than Darktrace?

| Andy Ross

The Deliveroo share price hasn’t set the world alight since listing, whereas Darktrace has done better. But which has the…

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The ASOS share price continues to dive! Time to invest?

| Royston Wild

The ASOS share price continues to collapse as fears over rising costs and moderating sales growth accelerate. Is now the…

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2 of the best-value penny stocks to buy right now!

| Royston Wild

I'm searching for oversold UK shares to help me boost my investment returns. Here are what I think are two…

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6.3% dividend yields! 2 of the best penny stocks to buy with £500 each

| Royston Wild

I'm searching for the best UK penny stocks to buy. I think the following two low-cost shares could be among…

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Why have shares in The Hut Group (LON:THG) plummeted?

| Andy Ross

Shares in The Hut Group fell by 35% on Tuesday after investors were left disappointed by management's plans at a…

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What will the next five years be like for the Vodafone share price?

| Vincent Abraham

The Vodafone share price is on a downtrend since 2014 and the prospects of the company are not looking good…

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Personal Finance

Here’s how a proper financial education can change your life

| George Sweeney (DipFA)

Many of us have to learn about finance the hard way. George Sweeney explores why a good financial education is…

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