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      Top FTSE Dividend Paying Stocks

      May 2022: A flurry of updates from big dividend payers

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      Mapped: Europe’s Most Undervalued Stocks

      We’ve mapped out the European companies that could be a solid buying opportunity

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      The Most Shorted Stocks on the FTSE

      Cineworld remains at the top of the list of most shorted stocks

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      5 Future Wide-Moat Stocks

      These stocks are outrunning their competitors, hoping to become industry leaders

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      Why Are Reckitt Shares Cheap?

      The latest in our video series looks at Reckitt, whose shares have fallen this summer

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      BHP to Exit FTSE 100

      Proposals, which still need to be approved by investors, will dismay dividend investors used to bumper payouts from this mining giant

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      10 Fintech Stocks to Watch

      From start-ups to bluechips - these are the fintechs that have soared during the pandemic

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      Best and Worst AIM Shares Since 2013

      It's been eight years since investors could first put AIM shares in their Isa. Here are the best and worst performing shares since then

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      UK Market Barometer: July 2021

      Morningstar's UK Market Barometer shows how stocks fared last month, with value stocks significantly outperforming growth names

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      Robinhood IPO: What to Know

      Robinhood's much hyped IPO was volatile

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      Can You Profit from the Music Boom?

      Royalties are all the rage as artists sell their back catalogues. Is it time to press play on music investing?

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      2 Film Streaming Stocks We Like

      Netflix is the leader in entertainment streaming, but we prefer these stocks

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      12 Stocks to Ride the EV Wave

      Electric vehicles and hybrids will be two of every three cars sold globally by 2030

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      Why is Croda so Expensive?

      Our new video series looks at stocks that look cheap or expensive - and why

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      The Japanese Stocks Shaking Up Daily Life

      The coronavirus pandemic has changed many aspects of Japanese life. Investment trust managers reveal the companies leading the disruption charge

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      3 Stocks for the Space Race

      From space tourism to satellites, there are plenty of opportunities for investors wanting to explore the final frontier

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      Why We Like Wizz Air

      The airline sector is set to recover as international travel resumes. Morningstar analysts think Wizz Air offer the best opportunity among low-cost carriers

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      3 High-Risk Stocks

      Our screen has identified overvalued UK and US stocks with no economic moats and high uncertainty ratings

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      3 Oil Stocks We Still Like

      VIDEO: A year ago the oil price went negative. How have oil giants handled the past 12 months and what's the outlook from here? Morningstar analyst Allen Good explains

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      3 Electric Vehicle Stocks That Aren't Tesla

      These firms stand to benefit from increased adoption of electric vehicles and are more attractively valued than market leader Tesla

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      Do You Need to Run Your Winners?

      Morningstar columnist John Rekenthaler looks at the evidence for holding on to your winning stocks or taking profits

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      Second Time Lucky for WeWork?

      Office leasing company WeWork is trying to float again after 2019's debacle, but this time looks very different - could it benefit from the rise in demand for flexible office space?

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      6 Stocks That Let You Sleep at Night

      For investors who want to avoid a rollercoaster ride, these wide-moat, low-uncertainty names are reliable

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      Is Apple a Growth or Value Stock, or Both?

      With a market cap of around $2 trillion, Apple is too big for investors to ignore. But which investment style does the stock suit?

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      Warren Buffett's Successor Unveiled

      Greg Abel, 59, revealed as the new chief executive of Berkshire Hathaway at this weekend's shareholder meeting

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      Stock of the Week

      Every week you pick one company for us to write about - here's the full list of winners

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      What Have Fund Managers Been Buying?

      Our series reveals which stocks some of the most highly rated European fund managers have been buying

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      Has Deliveroo Put Off IPO Investors?

      Darktrace is next up to list on the London Stock Exchange - is it second time lucky for a tech float after Deliveroo's flop?

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      Coinbase IPO: What You Need to Know

      Cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase has made waves by listing on the stock market with a public offering, but there are risks

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      9 Undervalued Low-Carbon Stocks

      EARTH DAY 2021: These wide-moat European stocks are industry-leaders and well-positioned for a world less dependent on fossil fuel

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      Investing in Cannabis Stocks

      VIDEO: As cannabis usage is more widely legalised and de-stigmatised, Rahul Bhushan, co-founder of the Rize Medical Cannabis and Life Sciences ETF looks at the investment case

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      4 UK Sectors for Growth

      The UK market has been out of favour with investors for years, but these fund managers insist there are plenty of growth opportunities

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      Travel Recovery Favours Biggest Names

      The Covid-19 pandemic has undoubtedly hit online travel players Airbnb, Booking, Expedia and TripAdvisor, but it's also an opportunity to strengthen their position

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      21 Standout Companies Run by Women

      International Women's Day: These US-listed firms have carved out economic moats and are led by female CEOs

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      6 Reasons to Ditch Dividends

      There are plenty of reasons to like dividends, but are they as important as you think?

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      Should I Buy Tesla Shares Now?

      Here's what you have to believe to justify the eye-popping value that the market is placing on the company's stock

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      Investor Views

      Each week a private investor shares their successes and failures - and what lessons they've learned along the way

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      Stocks That Have Raised Dividends for 10 Years

      Which companies have increased or maintained their dividend payouts over the long term?

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      What Next for Dividend Investors?

      2020 was a dire year for dividend investors, but a bounceback in value stocks could mean equity income stocks are well positioned for the long-term

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      What Next for Oil and Gas Companies?

      Morningstar equity analyst Allen Good looks at the prospects for oil and gas giants in the year ahead

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      Airbnb IPO: The ESG Risks

      Experts highlight governance and social risks that overshadow the excitement over the online property portal website's IPO

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      Tesla Joins the S&P 500

      The already tech-heavy S&P 500 index just got a new tech addition as Tesla accelerates straight into the US stock market's top 10

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      Stocks for the Renewable Energy Revolution

      These US companies are well-positioned for policy changes under a Biden Presidency and a shift to sustainable energy

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      3 Themes for Private Equity

      Private equity offers investors the chance to snap up stakes in fast-growing companies before they list on the stock market, but these investments are not without risk

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      3 Stocks Growing With the Cloud

      Accelerated adoption of digital cloud-based operations with the pandemic has these companies seeing significant profit potential

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      3 Trending Stock Picks

      VIDEO: Killik & Co's Rachel Winter is back in the virtual studio for her monthly round-up of stock picks

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      Income Stocks to Buy and Sell

      Income fund managers have had their work cut out in 2020 with a sea of dividend cuts. We ask what they've been buying and selling since the Covid-19 pandemic

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      Ant Ups the Ante in IPO Fever

      IPO record could be broken by China's Ant Group this year, while US investors are eagerly awaiting Airbnb's debut

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      4 Japanese Stocks You've Never Heard of

      Looking for hidden gems? Japan offers up a raft of lesser-known investment names with growth potential

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      24 Stocks for 2030

      Morningstar analysts are all about investing for the long-term. We think these companies will benefit from one of five key trends over the next decade and beyond

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      Is Tesla's Share Price Bonkers?

      Shares in the electric car marker have soared more than 800% over the past year. Can it continue? Morningstar columnist John Rekenthaler takes a look

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      What is an IPO?

      A raft of upcoming initial public offerings suggests it’s time to consider what it means to “go public”

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      How to Understand Stock Prices

      A stock’s price could indicate nothing about its intrinsic value. We look at the basics in how to assess share prices

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      Are Nasdaq Stocks Really Overvalued?

      The tech-focused index has hit record highs this year before a rough patch in September. How are its biggest companies valued after recent volatility?

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      Should ESG Funds Hold Mining Stocks?

      The destruction of sacred sites in Australia by Rio Tinto has forced the resignations of key executives and highlights the dilemmas faced by ESG investors

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      The Week

      Morningstar columnist Rodney Hobson writes on the latest company results

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      Apple and Tesla After Their Stock Splits

      The share splits of Apple and Tesla have taken place, so how does this affect the investment case for these tech giants? Morningstar analysts say both stocks still look rich

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      5 Companies that have Restored Dividends

      Dividend cuts and cancellations dominated the start of the year, but some companies have already started to reinstate their payouts as conditions improve

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      3 Staycation Stocks

      Holidaying at home is the default for many Brits this year, but does this present an investment opportunity? We look at stocks that could benefit from the staycation boom

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      Undervalued UK Stocks

      Stock market dislocation this year has left some quality UK companies significantly undervalued, according to Morningstar analysts

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      3 Beer Stocks to Tap

      These three brewing barons are high-quality businesses with entrenched positions in a consolidated market - and now they're about to catch some tailwinds of growth

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