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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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Just released: November’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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1 beaten-down UK share to consider buying today, and 5 I’m shunning for now

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones sees light at the end of the tunnel for a hugely popular UK share that's had a rough…

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4 things to remember in February’s nervous stock market!

| Christopher Ruane

As parts of the stock market start to wobble nervously, what should an investor do ? Christopher Ruane recaps a…

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By February 2027, £10,000 in BP shares could be worth…

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones says it's been another disappointing year for BP shares, and now the board has axed buybacks too. So…

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How much does it really cost to build a big enough SIPP for retirement?

| Christopher Ruane

For a comfortable retirement, what sort of money might someone need to put in their SIPP? Christopher Ruane explains some…

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£1,000 buys 1,869 shares in this red-hot penny stock that’s tipped to rise 64% and has a 6% yield

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

This penny stock could deliver both capital gains and dividends for investors in the years ahead, if City analysts are…

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2 top-notch ETFs to consider right now for a Stocks and Shares ISA

| Ben McPoland

One of these EFTs offers a chunky 6.1% dividend yield, while the other gives deep exposure to perhaps the most…

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Palantir stock’s crashed 26% already in 2026. Time to buy the dip?

| Christopher Ruane

It has been a brutal few weeks for Palantir stock -- yet the business has been doing brilliantly. What's going…

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Be ready for a violent stock market crash

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

The stock market's generated massive gains for investors in recent years. Could share prices be about to come crashing down?

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Passive income doesn’t have to be complicated

| Stephen Wright

The point of passive income is that you don’t have to do anything. But what good is that if you…

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How big would your ISA need to be to earn £100,000 a year in passive income?

| Ben McPoland

Ben McPoland explores the huge income potential of ISAs and highlights a FTSE 100 stock that has made investors wealthier…

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3 UK stocks I like more than Rolls-Royce right now

| Stephen Wright

Stephen Wright outlines three out-of-favour stocks on his investing radar at the moment – including his number-one choice from the…

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Lloyds’ shares at 150p or 75p — which is more likely by the end of 2026?

| James Beard

Opinions vary over the future direction of Lloyds Banking Group shares. James Beard takes a closer look at both sides…

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Behold! The new Warren Buffett?

| Stephen Wright

Mohnish Pabrai has a better claim than most to being a disciple of Warren Buffett. But should investors be interested…

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Forget the State Pension! Investing £500 a month could be all you need to target a comfortable retirement

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Even after a 4.8% boost, the UK State Pension is still nowhere near enough to live a comfortable retirement lifestyle.…

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Dividend Shares

With a yield of 8%, is this one of the best stocks to consider buying for passive income?

| James Beard

There are plenty of amazing high-yielding dividend stocks to buy out there. James Beard’s found one to consider that’s returning…

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£5,000 in savings? Here’s how you can aim to turn that into a £8,397 second income

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Even with just £5,000, smart investors can unlock an impressive second income by buying and holding the best businesses. Zaven…

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How much do I need in an ISA to earn a £600 monthly second income?

| Dr. James Fox

Millions of Britons invest for a second income. Dr James Fox details the tried-and-tested strategy to build wealth and reap…

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£100k in savings? Here’s how to unlock a £7.42k passive income overnight with dividend stocks!

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Turning a giant lump sum into an impressive yearly income is easy when capitalising on quality dividend stocks. Zaven Boyrazian…

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Tempted by dividend yields above 8%? Here are three passive income powerhouses worth a look

| Mark Hartley

Mark Hartley examines whether there's a real opportunity in three dividend shares with high yields. Does the risk make the…

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Here’s how a 10-share, £20k Stocks and Shares ISA could earn £2,754 in annual passive income

| Christopher Ruane

Could someone put £20k to work by setting up a Stocks and Shares ISA, carefully choosing a few dividend shares,…

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Here are 2 cheap stocks that could turn red hot in 2026, according to experts

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Investing in quality, cheap stocks can supercharge portfolio returns, and here are two top picks from institutional experts that might…

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Thank goodness I avoided these 2 FTSE 100 stocks a year ago. Should I consider them today?

| Mark Hartley

Two high-quality but beaten-down FTSE 100 growth shares are on my radar today as potential undervalued plays with recovery potential.

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2 REITs that could give investors massive, long-term passive income

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Zaven Boyrazian explores two REITs with dividend yields of up to 7% that experts have highlighted as top long-term passive…

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How much do we need in an ISA to aim for a £1,500 monthly passive income?

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones does some simple maths to show how much investors need in their Stocks and Shares ISA to build…

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Want to retire? Investing £500 a month in a SIPP unlocks a pension of…

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

The thought of working until 68 sounds depressing. Luckily, with a SIPP, investors can potentially retire over a decade earlier.…

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10%+ dividend yield! 3 passive income shares, trusts, and funds to consider!

| Royston Wild

Searching for ways to supercharge your dividends? Royston Wild reckons these high-yield passive income shares are too good to ignore.

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Down 29% year-to-date! Is this now one of the best stocks to buy in February?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Shares of this FTSE 100 tech giant have plummeted to multi-year lows, but does this discount make it one of…

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What could £5k put into Greggs shares now be worth if they recover?

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane has bought Greggs shares he hopes will increase in value. Here's his rationale -- and some of the…

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BUY AND HOLD spelled in letters on top of a pile of books. Alongside is a piggy bank in glasses. Buy and hold is a popular long term stock and shares strategy.
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Down 73%! 2 moves I just made in my Stocks and Shares ISA

| Ben McPoland

Find out why our writer added these two names to his Stocks and Shares ISA despite them being absolutely hammered…

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Think you might be too old to start investing? Think again!

| Christopher Ruane

Is there an age at which someone is too old to start investing? Our writer doesn't think so. Here's why…

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Could Aston Martin end up as a penny stock?

| Christopher Ruane

Aston Martin shares sell for pennies, but its market capitalisation means it's a long way from being a penny stock.…

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Dear Greggs shareholders, mark your calendar for 3 March

| Ben McPoland

Greggs shares have served up a nasty surprise over the past couple of years. But might the worst be over…

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Here’s how to invest £20,000 in an ISA for a £1,240 second income

| James Beard

James Beard explores a potential opportunity for those with a Stocks and Shares ISA wanting to target a healthy four-figure…

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£500 buys 109 shares in this 5.3%-yielding passive income stock!

| James Beard

Want to earn some passive income? Have a small lump sum to invest? Here’s a potentially overlooked FTSE 100 stock…

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Want to invest in SpaceX and Anthropic? Consider this top FTSE 100 stock

| Ben McPoland

Claude AI bot maker Anthropic and rocket pioneer SpaceX are two of the most disruptive firms on Earth. This FTSE…

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The Warren Buffett indicator says the stock market looks expensive. Here’s what to do

| Stephen Wright

The Warren Buffett indicator is at all-time highs. But is that a warning for investors to stay away from the…

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The surprising way to aim for a million: buying just a handful of shares

| Christopher Ruane

Ever wondered whether you could really aim for a million in the stock market? This writer thinks it's possible -…

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Does AI disruption mean these 3 cheap shares are bargain buys right now?

| James Beard

AI’s wiped billions off the value of these three shares. Is this an opportunity to buy some cheap stocks, or…

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What I bought this week in my Stocks and Shares ISA

| Stephen Wright

Sometimes the best opportunities are hiding in plain sight. That’s what our author thinks with his Stocks and Shares ISA…

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How much do you need to invest in US stocks to make £100,000?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

US stocks have delivered explosive returns over the last 10 years, and even investing as little as £350 per month…

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