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Why I can’t wait to sink my teeth into 2017

| Harvey Jones

2017 could be a volatile year for stock markets but Harvey Jones says "bring it on".

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Where to invest in 2017?

| Malcolm Wheatley

With few ‘big picture’ investing themes, stock picking will dominate.

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How many years does it take to become a millionaire?

| Peter Stephens

How long will you have to wait before your portfolio reaches seven figure status?

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Why I see 50% upside in this FTSE 100 turnaround stock in 2017

| Rupert Hargreaves

This FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) stock could gain as much as 50% during 2017 if its new strategy starts to…

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Why I’m bullish on GlaxoSmithKline plc for 2017

| Rupert Hargreaves

Why I believe GlaxoSmithKline plc (LON: GSK) is a top buy for 2017.

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3 stocks I’m tipping for dividend growth in 2017

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Edward Sheldon looks at three stocks that he believes will increase their dividend payouts in 2017.

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2016: a forgettable year?

| Owain Bennallack

The political upheavals of 2016 spilled into the stock markets... yet the UK and US indices have turned in textbook…

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FTSE 100 clocks all-time closing high

| Sam Robson

The FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) closes in on its record intra-day high, too.

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Does Bovis Homes Group plc’s profit warning signal a tough year for the housing market?

| Harvey Jones

Ignore the recent profit warning from Bovis Homes Group plc (LON: BVS), housebuilders are in better shape than you think,…

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Has Neil Woodford finally lost his touch after a woeful year?

| Harvey Jones

2016 was a rough year for top fund manager Neil Woodford but Harvey Jones reckons he'll be back with a…

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Still mourning ARM? Why not replace it with IQE plc and Imagination Technologies Group plc?

| Zach Coffell

ARM isn't the only UK tech play that could deliver stellar returns over time. IQE plc (LON:IQE) and Imagination Technologies…

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Can this three-bagger repeat 2016’s performance next year?

| Rupert Hargreaves

Can this high-flying growth stock repeat its 2016 performance again next year?

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Are IG Group Holdings plc and CMC Markets plc now too cheap to pass up?

| Rupert Hargreaves

Should you be buying IG Group Holdings plc (LON: IGG) and CMC Markets plc (LON: CMCX)?

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Is this the biggest lesson Warren Buffett ever learnt?

| Peter Stephens

Did this event shape Warren Buffett's thinking more than any other experience?

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Three top recovery plays for 2017

| Harvey Jones

If you are looking for a bargain in the sales, these three stocks could be the perfect place to start,…

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5 ways to make your money work harder for you in 2017

| Rupert Hargreaves

There are plenty of options out there for boosting your income and some might surprise you.

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2016 in review: BHP Billiton plc

| Harvey Jones

Mining giant BHP Billiton plc (LON: BLT) has had a year to remember for all the right reasons, says Harvey…

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3 dividend champions to help your portfolio grow in 2017

| Rupert Hargreaves

These three dividend champions all yield more than 5% and the payout is well covered.

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Is this under-the-radar pharma stock the next GlaxoSmithKline plc?

| Rupert Hargreaves

This little-known pharma stock could be the next giant if it's international expansion continues.

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2016 in review: Royal Dutch Shell plc

| Zach Coffell

An oil price route and a $51bn deal has made for an interesting 2016 for Royal Dutch Shell plc (LON:RDSB)

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3 stocks I reckon could crash in 2017

| Alan Oscroft

Here are three shares that Alan Oscroft thinks are overvalued at the end of 2016.

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Will the FTSE finally reach 8,000 in 2017?

| Alan Oscroft

Will the 'lost decade' for FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) stocks finally end in 2017?

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One 5% yield I’d add and one I’d avoid in 2017

| Zach Coffell

Pearson plc (LON: PSON) and Royal Dutch Shell plc (LON: RDSB) have huge yields. Avoid one and add the other,…

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2016 in review: HSBC Holdings plc

| Jack Tang

A look at the major developments of 2016 for HSBC Holdings plc (LON:HSBA)... and some questions for 2017.

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Forget the post-Christmas sales, check out these hot growth stocks instead

| Paul Summers

Don't buy the stuff nobody wants. Seek out the companies everyone seems to love.

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The best lesson I ever learnt about investing

| Kevin Godbold

This method could serve you well for 2017 and beyond.

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Who’ll turn out to be the 2016 winner, Warren Buffett or Neil Woodford?

| Alan Oscroft

How do you shape up against experts Warren Buffett and Neil Woodford?

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2016 in review: Sirius Minerals plc

| Paul Summers

How should shareholders of Sirius Minerals plc (LON:SXX) feel about the last 12 months?

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3 top takeover targets for 2017

| Rupert Hargreaves

Will these companies be brought out in 2017?

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Will the Southern Rail strikes bankrupt owner Go-Ahead Group plc?

| Rupert Hargreaves

Will Go-Ahead Group plc (LON: GOG) collapse if the government confiscates the Southern franchise or could it be a blessing…

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What should dividend hunters buy for 2017?

| Royston Wild

Royston Wild looks at three of London’s hottest dividend stocks.

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Are these fallen dividend angels too cheap to pass up?

| Rupert Hargreaves

Recent falls have sent the yields of these former dividend champions skyrocketing.

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Is the recent FTSE 100 rally built on sand?

| Rupert Hargreaves

Can the FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) rally continue or is the index set up to fail?

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3 lessons I learned about investing in 2016

| Ian Pierce

This tumultuous year was a great learning opportunity for all investors.

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3 small-cap shares primed to explode in 2017

| Paul Summers

These companies performed brilliantly in 2016. Paul Summers thinks there could be more to come.

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2016 in review: Lloyds Banking Group plc

| Ian Pierce

It was a tumultuous year for Lloyds Banking Group plc (LON:LLOY), a perpetual retail investor favourite.

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My top 2 turnaround picks for 2017

| Ian Pierce

Why these stocks look set to reverse 15%-plus 2016 losses in the New Year.

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2 Warren Buffett stocks I’d buy for 2017

| Roland Head

Roland Head explains why he's recently invested in two of the FTSE 100's (INDEXFTSE: UKX) least popular stocks.

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After a poor 2016, is it time to give up on housebuilders?

| Jack Tang

Despite concerns over the strength of the UK economy and the impact of Brexit, shares in Britain's housebuilders seem deeply…

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2016 in review: Barclays plc

| Alan Oscroft

Is Barclays plc (LON:BARC) ending the year as the best bank on offer?

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