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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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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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Small-caps predicted to soar in 2021! 2 cheap UK shares I’d buy for the new bull market

| Royston Wild

Small-caps have outperformed larger-cap companies in recent months. And I like these UK shares that are expected to keep soaring…

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I’d listen to Warren Buffett and Terry Smith to find the best UK shares to buy now

| Peter Stephens

The task of finding the best UK shares to buy now could be made easier by listening to the views…

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These cheap UK shares have dived in 2020. I’d buy them today!

| Peter Stephens

These cheap UK shares could benefit the most from a likely stock market recovery after their extremely disappointing performances in…

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Forget buy-to-let! House prices may crash in 2021 so I’m buying UK shares instead

| Harvey Jones

The stamp duty holiday has triggered another house price boom but I would rather buy UK shares in an ISA…

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The Ocado share price was the FTSE 100’s worst performer Thursday. Is the party over?

| Alan Oscroft

The Ocado (LON: OCDO) share price has soared in 2020. Here's why I think we could be seeing the first…

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No savings at 40? Here’s how I’d invest £1k a month in UK shares to retire with a million

| Peter Stephens

A plan to invest £1k a month in UK shares could lead to a surprisingly large portfolio. It may even…

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No-deal Brexit: I’d buy this UK stock to protect my wealth

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

A no-deal Brexit seems likely as the deadline quickly approaches. Zaven Boyrazian reveals a stock he’s invested in to protect…

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Worried about a no-deal Brexit? Here are the FTSE 100 stocks I’d buy to protect myself

| Jon Smith

Jonathan Smith outlines how he's looking to rebalance and buy defensive FTSE 100 stocks ahead of any potential risk surrounding…

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These 2 FTSE 100 stocks have bags of recovery potential. Here’s what I’d do now

| Harvey Jones

The retail sector is hurting after the collapse of Arcadia and Debenhams but that could work in favour of these…

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Top growth stocks! 2 cheap UK shares I’d buy in my ISA for 2021

| Royston Wild

I think these top UK shares could deliver exceptional profits growth in the next 12 months and beyond. Give me…

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Forget cash! I’d buy these brilliant FTSE 100 stocks for their 6%+ yields

| Harvey Jones

I would much rather generate income of more than 6% a year from top FTSE 100 stocks than leave my…

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Cheap shares: 2 more value traps to steer clear of in 2021!

| Cliff D'Arcy

Many FTSE 100 stocks have crashed in 2020, but I would avoid these two cheap shares in 2021. They smell…

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Here’s a growth stock I rate among my best shares to buy now

| Alan Oscroft

It's been a horrible year for growth stock investors. But I think companies boasting strong balance sheets could offer some…

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Cheap shares: Beware of these 2 value traps in 2021!

| Cliff D'Arcy

While the FTSE 100 is only down 9% in a year, these two stocks have imploded. But I wouldn't buy…

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The Airbnb IPO is here! This is what UK investors need to know

| James J. McCombie

Airbnb stock hits the markets on Thursday, 10 December, 2020. This is what I think about this exciting IPO.

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Why the Applegreen share price surged 40% in a single day

| Tom Rodgers

The Applegreen share price soared on the back of this takeover news. How much could AIM shareholders make on this…

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3 UK shares that could double again in 2021

| Christopher Ruane

These handpicked UK shares doubled in 2020 -- but Christopher Ruane thinks they could double again in 2021.

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Here’s what I think is next for BP’s dividend

| Jay Yao

Given the expected economic recovery, Jay Yao writes what he thinks BP management will do with the dividend in the…

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These are the FTSE 100’s biggest losers since 2019. I’d buy these cheap shares today

| Cliff D'Arcy

2020 has been a tough year for UK shareholders. These 10 FTSE 100 stocks are the biggest losers, but I…

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With £2k to invest in the FTSE 100, I’d choose these 2 dividend stocks

| Kevin Godbold

After their strong performance through the pandemic, I’d invest in these 2 FTSE 100 dividend stocks now for their income…

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This FTSE 250 stock has jumped on good results. Here’s what I’d do now

| Alan Oscroft

I'm examining a FTSE 250 stock that has had a poor five years, but has been bouncing back in 2020.…

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UK shares tipped to “perform well” in 2021! I’d buy this cheap FTSE 100 stock for my ISA today

| Royston Wild

With UK share prices tipped to rebound in 2021, here's a cheap FTSE 100 stock I'm thinking of adding to…

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Why has the Frasers Group share price rocketed 13% today?

| Royston Wild

The Frasers Group share price has exploded again in Thursday business. Here, Royston Wild explains this fresh northwards move.

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Ocado shares are falling today. Is this FTSE 100 firm’s bubble finally bursting?

| Paul Summers

Ocado Group (LON:OCDO) shares are having a tough day despite the online supermarket raising earnings guidance. What's going on?

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I believe these are some of the best UK shares to buy now

| Rupert Hargreaves

I believe some of the best UK shares to buy right now can be found in the technology sector. Here…

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Stock market rally: I’d buy these UK shares today and hold them forever

| Rupert Hargreaves

The current stock market rally has helped lift the value of many UK shares. I think this could be just…

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Snowflake: should I buy this Warren Buffett stock for my ISA?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Snowflake stock is on fire right now. In the last month, the shares – which are owned by Warren Buffett – have…

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I’d spend £5k right now on these 5 cheap dividend-paying UK shares to make a passive income

| Peter Stephens

Buying these cheap dividend-paying UK shares could produce a relatively attractive passive income in 2021... and in the coming years.

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This FTSE 100 share jumped 7% on Wednesday. I think it should come with a warning!

| Alan Oscroft

This soaring FTSE 100 growth share has had a great five years, and it's in an expanding business. But I'm…

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Imperial Brands shares are up 25% AND have an 8%+ dividend yield. I’m keen!

| Jon Smith

Imperial Brands shares could offer both sides of the coin for Jonathan Smith, who's looking for an income and growth…

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3 tech stock leaders I’d buy and hold forever

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Zaven Boyrazian shares three tech stocks he has invested in and explains why he thinks each business is now more…

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Here’s why I’m not buying Royal Mail shares in my ISA today

| Nadia Yaqub

Royal Mail shares have delivered strong returns over the past six months. Nadia Yaqub gives her opinion and reveals whether…

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As the FTSE 100 climbs in December, here’s why I think it’s still cheap

| Alan Oscroft

The FTSE 100 is recovering well from the 2020 stock market crash. But I think the likely return of dividends…

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The IAG and easyJet share prices are flying. Should I buy these airline shares now?

| Manika Premsingh

IAG and EZJ are among the biggest gainers today. But is optimism about the future enough to undo the damage…

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3 reasons I’d buy this FTSE 100 stock even as it touches all-time highs

| Manika Premsingh

In brief, I think the best is yet to come for Ashtead. The global economy’s on the mend and this…

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Can the FTSE 100 index push past 7,000 by the end of 2020?

| Manika Premsingh

The FTSE 100 index could close above 6,600 anytime now. Can it go even further to 7,000, or are there…

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The Aston Martin share price is up 50% in the past month! Should I buy now?

| Jabran Khan

Jabran Khan examines the recent rally in the Aston Martin share price and whether this could make it an enticing…

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5 cheap UK shares I’d buy now

| Christopher Ruane

The stock market has been rising but one can still find cheap UK shares. Here are five I would buy…

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The Lloyds share price is up 30% in a month. Here’s what I’d do next

| Christopher Ruane

With a 30% increase in the Lloyds share price over the past month, here's my next move.

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My top FTSE 100 shares to buy this December

| Andy Ross

These FTSE 100 share were picked by a top fund manager and could do very well this month and far…

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