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Up 329%! 3 Top Growth Stocks For March 2026 [PREMIUM PICKS]

| Mark Rogers

Our goal here is to highlight some of our past recommendations that we think are of particular interest today, due…

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Just released: the 3 best growth-focused stocks to consider buying in January [PREMIUM PICKS]

| Mark Rogers

Our goal here is to highlight some of our past recommendations that we think are of particular interest today, due…

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Recently released: December’s lower-risk, higher-yield Share Advisor recommendation [PREMIUM PICKS]

| Mark Rogers

Ice ideas will usually offer a steadier flow of income and is likely to be a slower-moving but more stable…

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Just released: our 3 top income-focused stocks to consider buying in December [PREMIUM PICKS]

| Mark Rogers

Our goal here is to highlight some of our past recommendations that we think are of particular interest today, due…

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Recently released: December’s higher-risk, high-reward stock recommendation [PREMIUM PICKS]

| Mark Rogers

Fire ideas will tend to be more adventurous and are designed for investors who can stomach a bit more volatility.

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Just released: our top 3 small-cap stocks to consider buying in December [PREMIUM PICKS]

| Mark Rogers

Small-cap shares tend to be more volatile than larger companies, so we suggest investors should look to build up a…

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Just released: the 3 best growth-focused stocks to consider buying in December [PREMIUM PICKS]

| Mark Rogers

Our goal here is to highlight some of our past recommendations that we think are of particular interest today, due…

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Just released: our 3 top income-focused stocks to consider buying before December [PREMIUM PICKS]

| Mark Rogers

Our goal here is to highlight some of our past recommendations that we think are of particular interest today, due…

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What are the ‘best’ stocks to buy with £500 in 2026?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Zaven Boyrazian explores 21 UK shares that the analyst team at Peel Hunt has highlighted as potentially the best growth…

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How much should a 40-year-old put in an ISA to earn a £2k monthly passive income at 65? 

| Harvey Jones

Keen to build a lifelong passive income from a portfolio of FTSE 100 shares, entirely free of tax? Harvey Jones…

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Stocks and Shares ISA in the red? This FTSE stock could help fix that

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

With the right choices, a Stocks and Shares ISA can be turned from a loss to a profit in 2026.…

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How to use an ISA to target a £100-a-week second income

| Ken Hall

Many investors dream of a steady second income and financial freedom. Ken Hall looks at what it takes to turn…

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What £5 a day invested in a SIPP could be worth at retirement

| Ken Hall

Could investors swap their daily coffee order for a sizeable SIPP portfolio at retirement age? Ken Hall thinks there’s a…

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Down 15% with a P/E below 9. What on earth should I do about Barclays shares?

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones was hoping to buy Barclays shares but feared they were too expensive. That's no longer an excuse following…

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Looking for a £750 monthly passive income? Here’s how much it takes

| Christopher Ruane

The idea of buying dividend shares for their passive income potential can sound promising. How might the nuts and bolts…

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£20,000 in this ISA portfolio would generate £1,400 in passive income

| Ben McPoland

Ben McPoland presents a ready-made Stocks and Shares ISA portfolio containing five UK names that as a group currently yield…

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The most underrated stock in the FTSE 100?

| Stephen Wright

Nobody seems to like the FTSE 100’s water utilities. But could Severn Trent be the biggest opportunity that investors aren’t…

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£1,000 now buys 1,075 Taylor Wimpey shares. Worth it for the 8% dividend yield?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

There’s a massive dividend yield on offer from his well-known UK housebuilder right now. But what are the risks for…

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Want to invest in SpaceX, Revolut, and TikTok? Consider buying this FTSE 100 stock

| Ben McPoland

Ben McPoland thinks this FTSE 100 investment trust is a top stock to consider buying to gain exposure to the…

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Here’s my Stocks and Shares ISA plan for 2026/27

| Stephen Wright

Stephen Wright has a clear plan when it comes to investing in his Stocks and Shares ISA. But do the…

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Where to look for safety in today’s stock market?

| Stephen Wright

Stephen Wright has been looking for safety in a specific place in today’s stock market. And Warren Buffett’s firm has…

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This 5-share ISA could deliver an amazing second income of £762 a month

| James Beard

As the world’s stock markets plunge, many yields are rising. James Beard looks at five shares that could generate an…

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US stocks are sliding, but I’m not worried

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Some US stocks have tanked while others are soaring! Should I be worried? And what can I do now to…

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As the stock market turns chaotic, here’s Warren Buffett’s advice

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

The stock market's proving volatile as macroeconomic and geopolitical tensions rise, but what does Warren Buffett recommend in such situations?

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Is there any point having a SIPP and a Stocks and Shares ISA?

| James Beard

The different rules around SIPPs and ISAs can be confusing. But they do have one brilliant thing in common. James…

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After crashing 37%, this FTSE value stock looks filthy cheap with a P/E of just 14.5!

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

The FTSE's filled with value stocks, but one company in particular is now trading at its biggest discount in over…

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How much do I need in a Stocks and Shares ISA to earn an £800 monthly second income?

| James Beard

James Beard explains how investors could use a Stocks and Shares ISA to unlock a chunky second income quicker than…

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How and where to think about investing £1,000 in UK shares right now

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Zaven Boyrazian explains how to avoid novice mistakes when looking to invest £1,000 in UK shares during a volatile market…

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Forget Rolls-Royce shares! I’ve got my eye on a more promising UK growth story

| Mark Hartley

Rolls-Royce shares may be the gift that keeps giving but I think I've found a stock with even more growth…

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Income stocks: aim to earn £5,000 while sleeping in 2026

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Who doesn’t love the idea of waking up to find cash magically appearing in their bank account? Here’s how dividend…

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£10,000 invested in Greggs shares 1,535 days ago is now worth…

| James Beard

Greggs’ sales are going up but its shares are sinking fast. James Beard explores this apparent contradiction and asks whether…

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With the Aston Martin share price at penny stock levels, should investors consider buying?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

The Aston Martin share price has crashed into penny stock territory at 41p. Will things get better from here or…

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2 excellent growth stocks to consider for a SIPP for the next 5 years

| Ben McPoland

Our writer thinks these two e-commerce/tech powerhouses trading cheaply are worth checking out for a SIPP portfolio right now.

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At what price do Lloyds shares become a bargain?

| James Beard

James Beard has long argued that Lloyds' shares are expensive. But with the bank’s amazing rally seemingly at an end,…

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Am I crazy to buy more Diageo shares after a 62% fall? Here’s why I’m still confident

| Mark Hartley

Our writer is considering snapping up a few more Diageo shares while they're cheap. But what’s the chance the stock…

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A 2026 stock market crash could be an ultra-rare chance to build a £1m portfolio

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

While a stock market crash in 2026 isn’t a certainty, investors who prepare for the worst today could build a…

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2 dirt-cheap dividend shares to consider this ISA season!

| Royston Wild

Looking for the best-priced dividend shares to buy in a Stocks and Shares ISA? Royston Wild reveals two he thinks…

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Want to try and turn £5,000 of savings into a £1,068+ monthly passive income? Here’s how

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Investing a lump sum in high-quality income stocks and reinvesting dividends can generate a chunky passive income in the long…

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3 reasons why the stock market might crash — and what I’m doing about it…

| Royston Wild

Royston Wild isn't worrying about a possible stock market crash. He'll be looking to go on the offensive by buying…

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Are these 3 ultra-high dividend yielders the best stocks to buy in today’s market maelstrom?

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones is on the hunt for stocks to buy and says these three dividend-focused FTSE 100 companies look tempting…

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Down 26% in 2 weeks and a P/E of 7.5. Is this an amazing recovery stock to consider buying?

| James Beard

With no immediate sign of a recovery in global equity markets, James Beard asks whether this stock could bounce back…

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Up 26% in a month and it’s not BP or BAE Systems! Check out the month’s biggest FTSE 100 winner

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones is surprised to see which FTSE 100 stock is leading the charge in today's volatile market. But have…

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Is this the best time to invest in a Stocks and Shares ISA – or the worst?

| Harvey Jones

Investors looking to use this year's Stocks and Shares ISA may be deterred by current market volatility but this could…

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I asked ChatGPT if the FTSE 100 would hit 12,000 before 2027

| John Fieldsend

Is the 12,000 mark possible for the FTSE 100 in 2026? Let's take a quick look at what ChatGPT has…

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With an 8.8% yield are Legal & General shares a once-in-a-decade opportunity?

| Harvey Jones

Legal & General shares are back to where they were a whole 10 years ago. Harvey Jones is tempted by…

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5 shares close to 52-week lows. Could they rise in value by 44% over the next year?

| James Beard

Identifying value shares is the key to investment success. These five UK stocks are trading close to their 52-week lows.…

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Up 25% in a month, this growth share is flying despite the market falling!

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith points out a growth share that's bucking the broader market trend in recent weeks, with momentum potentially continuing…

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£20,000 invested in a Stocks and Shares ISA on 7 April is now worth…

| Ben McPoland

The Stocks and Shares ISA is a proven wealth-building machine. But was one year ago a great time to be…

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