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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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Just released: the 3 best growth-focused stocks to consider buying in November [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: October’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: October’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 3 top small-cap stocks to consider buying in October [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 October [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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A £1,847 monthly passive income needs this much in a Stocks and Shares ISA…

| John Fieldsend

How much is needed in a Stocks and Shares ISA to deliver reliable passive income for years and decades? Our…

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Here’s how I pick dividend shares to target a £20k retirement income

| Mark Hartley

Are you considering using the stock market to supplement your retirement income? Our writer examines how dividend shares can help…

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I asked ChatGPT for the 10 best UK shares to invest in. Here’s what it said…

| Mark Hartley

Our writer recently got an unexpected burst of inspiration from an AI chatbot -- but is its choice of UK…

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£20,000 in savings? Here’s how that could be used to aim for a £23,657 annual second income

| Christopher Ruane

How could someone with a spare £20k to invest aim to earn more than that amount as a second income…

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Rolls-Royce shares are down 12% from their highs. Should those who don’t own them consider buying now?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Over the last few months, Rolls-Royce shares have experienced some weakness. Is this a buying opportunity for those who missed…

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How much do you need to invest in UK stocks to effectively double your State Pension?

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones crunches the numbers to show how much investors would need in a portfolio of UK stocks to get…

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Check out this powerful passive income share for 2026

| Cliff D'Arcy

The great thing about passive income is that I don't have to work to earn it. Making money while I…

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Near a 13-year low, are 103p Taylor Wimpey shares as cheap as it gets?

| John Fieldsend

Taylor Wimpey shares are changing hands near their lowest value since 2012. Here are three reasons why a turnaround might…

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How much do you need in an ISA to aim for a second income of over £10k?

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith gets the calculator out and crunches the numbers while looking at specific stocks that could help yield a…

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Could UK shares protect you in a stock market crash?

| Stephen Wright

As well as long-term return potential, attractive valuations mean UK shares might offer investors protection if share prices fall sharply.

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Could prioritising FTSE 100 income stocks be costing you big money?

| Royston Wild

Looking for the best UK income stocks to buy? You could be making a mistake if you confine your search…

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1 unloved AIM stock worth checking out for an ISA or SIPP

| Ben McPoland

Shares of this well-known drinks maker are down 70% since Christmas 2021. So why does this writer think they have…

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Up 25% in 3 months! Now check out the Glencore share price and dividend forecast for the next year

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones says the outlook for the Glencore share price is starting to get brighter after a difficult time, and…

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Will the Lloyds share price double in 2026?

| Royston Wild

The Lloyds share price has been one of the FTSE 100's biggest success stories this year. Royston Wild asks if…

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BAE Systems’ share price has fallen 20%. Time to consider buying?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Since early October, BAE Systems’ share price has taken a big hit. Is this the buying opportunity those who don’t…

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My 2 favourite dividend shares could earn investors £1,558 income in an ISA – with growth on top!

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones is a massive fan of these 2 FTSE 100 dividend shares that offer sky-high yields. Plus they've delivered…

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How to target a monthly £888 income from a Stocks and Shares ISA with minimal effort

| Harvey Jones

It can be hard work generating a second income but Harvey Jones shows there's a much easier way to do…

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I asked ChatGPT to design the ultimate passive income ISA and it suggested…

| Andrew Mackie

I wanted more passive income from my ISA, so I asked ChatGPT to build the ideal portfolio – the results…

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Alphabet stock: why I recently sold Warren Buffett’s latest buy

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Edward Sheldon's selling Alphabet stock despite the fact Warren Buffett’s investment company Berkshire Hathaway recently invested billions in it.

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My top 3 FTSE 100 dividend shares for a strong second income

| Andrew Mackie

Finding passive income in the FTSE 100 isn’t as simple as chasing high yields – here’s how I chose the…

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Meet the overlooked FTSE 100 stock that’s climbing 7 times faster than Nvidia

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones flags a stunning FTSE 100 stock that's outpaced US tech giants over the last 12 months to see…

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I asked ChatGPT how much Tesla shares are worth and it said…

| Stephen Wright

Stephen Wright asked the latest OpenAI model to value Tesla shares. The answer it came up with was either terrifying…

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1 top FTSE 100 share I keep buying for my kid’s ISA

| Ben McPoland

Find out why this high-quality FTSE 100 investment trust made the cut for inclusion in my daughter's Junior Stocks and…

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This REIT could be 18% undervalued with a 7.4% dividend yield

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith picks out a REIT that could offer investors the best of both worlds with a generous income payment…

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Are these 2 of the most profitable UK stocks on the FTSE 100? My money says ‘yes’

| Mark Hartley

Mark Hartley breaks down the metrics he uses to identify profitable UK stocks, using two of his favourite FTSE leaders…

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I asked ChatGPT when Diageo shares would recover from their 57% fall

| John Fieldsend

When might Diageo shares recover from their large fall of recent years? Our Foolish author consults a large language model…

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The stock market’s back! Could the FTSE hit 10k before Christmas?

| Mark Hartley

As fears of a stock market crash subside, a new 2025 record high is back on the books. Our writer…

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At 63p, could Aston Martin shares deliver Ferrari-like returns for investors?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Aston Martin shares have tanked and are currently trading for less than a pound. Could they be a great long-term…

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Up to 9.8% yield! These dividend shares unlock a passive income of…

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

These dividend shares continue to maintain shareholder payouts despite having near-double-digit yields! Are they secretly passive income goldmines?

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Down 22%, is the BAE Systems share price a bargain hiding in plain sight?

| John Fieldsend

The BAE Systems share price has taken a 22% hit in recent months. Here's why our Foolish author thinks this…

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A 6.6% dividend yield and 13 years of growth! Is this small-cap FTSE share a buy to consider?

| Mark Hartley

NWF Group's a tiny FTSE share with a strong dividend yield and excellent growth record. But Mark Hartley explains why…

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Prediction: in 2026, the Aviva share price could climb to…

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Thinking about investing in Aviva? Zaven Boyrazian explores the latest forecasts from expert analysts to see if there's still a…

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£5,000 invested in UK pub stock J D Wetherspoon 9 days ago is now worth…

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Anyone who bought stock in UK pub operator J D Wetherspoon just before the UK Budget has seen the value…

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December is the best month for the FTSE 100 and UK shares!

| Cliff D'Arcy

Since the FTSE 100 was founded in 1984, December has been by far the best month to own UK shares.…

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Could these 2 epic FTSE 250 shares make investors richer in December?

| Royston Wild

These FTSE 250 shares have already delivered stunning returns in 2025. And Royston Wild thinks they could end the calendar…

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Down 12% in 2025, is the easyJet share price set to rebound?

| Christopher Ruane

The easyJet share price has been losing altitude this year. But our writer sees a possible mismatch between the share…

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7 epic income shares to target a £1,720 passive income in 2026!

| Royston Wild

Discover the five-star portfolio of income shares Royston Wild believes could deliver large and reliable dividends next year and beyond.

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Is a dividend cut coming for Diageo shareholders?

| Stephen Wright

Does a new CEO with a reputation for drastic action mean passive income investors need to reconsider Diageo shares as…

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Can you turn £1,000 into £708,548 by investing in the stock market?

| Stephen Wright

A 9.8% annual return has been achievable in the stock market in the past. But what do investors have to…

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FTSE 100 shares have had a great 2025. Can it last?

| Christopher Ruane

The FTSE 100 has had a strong performance so far in 2025. Our writer weighs what might happen next --…

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