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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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I’d spend £3k today on these 2 cheap dividend-paying UK shares for a passive income

| Peter Stephens

Buying these two cheap dividend-paying UK shares could lead to a generous passive income over the long run, in my…

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Why Tesla shares jumped more than 20% this week

| Tom Rodgers

Tesla shares have soared on this hotly-anticipated bombshell news. Could it change the electric carmaker's prospects forever?

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This FTSE 250 share has soared 30% in 2020. Do I still have time to buy?

| Alan Oscroft

My eyes have been mostly on the FTSE 100 this year, but the FTSE 250 is doing better in 2020.…

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3 key things I’d do in the next stock market crash

| Peter Stephens

Taking a long-term view, diversifying, and buying companies with wide economic moats could be sound moves in the next stock…

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No savings at 40? I’d start investing £10 a day in UK shares now to retire on a passive income

| Peter Stephens

Investing money regularly in UK shares over the long term could lead to a generous passive income in retirement in…

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I’m considering buying the FTSE 100 for these 2 reasons

| Jay Yao

Despite the recent rally in the index, Jay Yao explains he is considering buying the FTSE 100 due to these…

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Why I think the HSBC share price bounce back is sustainable

| Karl Loomes

HSBC has seen its share price bounce back about 15% this month. Here is why I think it could be…

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Forget Tesla! I’m looking at this hydrogen stock

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Boris Johnson has announced new plans to reduce emissions from vehicles. Tesla leads the electric car market, but could this…

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Is this FTSE 100 stock an opportunity to capitalise on the trend for electric vehicles?

| Kevin Godbold

Analysts predict a more than 30% rebound in earnings for this ‘green’ FTSE 100 stock. Would I buy the shares…

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Why the Royal Mail share price is rocketing on Thursday

| Royston Wild

The Royal Mail share price is currently trading around two-year highs. Royston Wild explains why the courier's share price ballooned…

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Why the Cineworld share price has plunged 10% again!

| Kirsteen Mackay

The Cineworld share price is crashing again today. Is there no end to the rollercoaster ride this FTSE 250 (INDEXFTSE:MCX)…

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Forget the IAG share price. I’d rather buy this FTSE 100 stock to retire early

| Paul Summers

The International Consolidated Airlines Group (LON:IAG) share price is up, but Paul Summers thinks this FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) stock's a…

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2 FTSE All-Share stocks I’d buy today

| Rupert Hargreaves

Many UK investors concentrate on the FTSE 100 or FTSE 250. However, the FTSE All-Share contains just as many interesting…

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Saga shares are surging. Here’s what I’d do next

| Harshil Patel

Recent vaccine news helped Saga shares in November. After the share price doubled, have I missed the boat?

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Covid-19 vaccine: the 3 top stocks I’d buy right now

| Tom Chen

Tom Chen suggests three stocks he's considering to buy for the long term in case a Covid-19 vaccine becomes available…

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BAE Systems shares: why I’d buy today

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

BAE Systems shares are up nearly 20% in the last few weeks. But Edward Sheldon believes the FTSE 100 defence…

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Will the 300p Royal Mail share price ever return to 600p?

| Rupert Hargreaves

The Royal Mail share price has really woken up since the beginning of 2020. Following this performance, I'm considering buying…

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No savings at 40? I reckon anyone can retire rich with these tips

| Rachael FitzGerald-Finch

No savings at 40? Here are two tips I think can help you to retire rich, says this Fool.

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Should I buy Novacyt shares for the long term or are they risky now?

| Kevin Godbold

A £3,000 investment in January 2020 would have inflated to just over £257,000 with Novacyt. But the stock’s been volatile…

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easyJet share price: would I buy this cheap UK share now?

| Manika Premsingh

The easyJet share price has gained much lost ground recently as the Covid-19 vaccine hopes fuelled a stock market rally.…

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2020 stock market crash: 2 dirt-cheap UK shares I think are STILL too cheap to miss

| Royston Wild

UK share markets remain jam-packed with companies I think are too cheap to miss. Here are two (including a 6%…

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Stock market crash: I’d buy this 5%-yielding cheap UK share in an ISA to retire rich

| Royston Wild

I reckon this FTSE 100 stock could help Stocks and Shares ISA investors like me make a fortune. Come and…

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Dividends! One huge reason I’m considering buying the FTSE 100

| Jay Yao

Jay Yao writes why he thinks the FTSE 100 index as a whole could pay a higher total dividend next…

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These ‘boring’ cheap shares have rocketed 40% in three weeks. Would I buy today?

| Cliff D'Arcy

These cheap shares plunged in October, but have soared like fireworks since Halloween. But would I keep buying into this…

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2 FTSE 100 dividend shares I’d buy for my Stocks and Shares ISA in this market rally

| Alan Oscroft

I'm looking for cheap shares for my Stocks and Shares ISA before the stock market rebound makes all the top…

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Forget cash! I’d buy this FTSE 100 stock in an ISA for its 6% yield

| Harvey Jones

Cash is a losing bet with rates near zero and I would rather buy this top FTSE 100 income stock…

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Cheap shares: I’d buy stock in this great British business today!

| Cliff D'Arcy

The share price of this highly profitable, growing and well-run firm has fallen back this month. At today's prices, I…

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Can the Lloyds Bank share price stay above 30p? Here’s what I think

| Manika Premsingh

The Lloyds Bank share price has rebounded in the past week, but is the increase sustainable? More importantly, can it…

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I’d consider buying BP if these 2 things happen

| Jay Yao

Jay Yao discusses why he would consider buying shares of oil giant BP, whose shares are down substantially in 2020.

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Biden bounce! 1 cheap FTSE 250 stock I’d buy today

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Large reforms to the US energy sector are expected under Biden. Zaven analyses a cheap FTSE 250 energy stock that…

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Is the FTSE 100’s rally after the stock market crash a chance to make a million with UK shares?

| Peter Stephens

The FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) has rallied after the 2020 stock market crash. Could it provide a buying opportunity for UK…

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2 cheap dividend-paying UK shares I’d buy in an ISA now for the stock market rally

| Peter Stephens

These two cheap dividend-paying UK shares could deliver improving performances in a long-term stock market rally, in my opinion.

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I’d follow Warren Buffett’s lead and capitalise on cheap stocks after the market crash

| Peter Stephens

Warren Buffett’s strategy of buying cheap stocks after a market crash could lead to high long-term returns, in my opinion.

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This is one of my top FTSE 100 dividend shares to buy now

| Alan Oscroft

This top FTSE 100 dividend share offers a yield of 9%, even after its share price jumped 25% in November.…

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Will the 346p Micro Focus share price ever go back to 2,697p?

| Roland Head

The Micro Focus share price has surged higher today. Roland Head explains why he's getting interested in this FTSE 250…

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An 88% increase in underlying earnings! Should I buy this small-cap stock now?

| Kevin Godbold

Today’s half-year results for from this small-cap stock reveal the justification for its recent upwards move. Would I buy, sell…

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As the Vodafone share price soars in November, here’s why I’d buy now

| Alan Oscroft

Is the Vodafone share price (LON: VOD) finally past the bottom of its five-year slump? I think so, and here's…

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3 FTSE 100 dividend shares I like right now

| Karl Loomes

Though income investing has become harder this year, there are still good finds out there. Here are my top three…

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Is now the time to sell my Shell shares?

| Tom Rodgers

Shell shares have lost their bomb-proof dividends. But the company is planning a massive turnaround. So should I hold or…

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My fast track to passive income at 40

| Tom Rodgers

Passive income could be the key to happiness later in life. So how did I start putting my money to…

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