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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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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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HSBC’s share price has dipped 5% to just over £9, so should I buy more right now?

| Simon Watkins

HSBC’s share price has dipped in recently, but this could signal a bargain to be had. I ran the key…

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Is this FTSE 250 stock gearing up to more than double its market cap by October?

| James Beard

Our writer considers the implications of a recent stock market announcement for the share price of this FTSE 250 retailer.…

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3 overlooked UK shares growing dividends faster than inflation

| Mark Hartley

Mark Hartley highlights three lesser-known UK shares offering inflation-beating dividends, while noting key risks investors should watch.

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My 3 ‘secret’ rules I always follow when hunting passive income stocks

| Mark Hartley

Mark Hartley reveals three perhaps not-so-secret tips he uses to ensure his passive income strategy doesn't come back to bite…

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Is there a good reason to consider Greggs shares?

| Dr. James Fox

Greggs' shares have been in a state of decline over the past 12 months. However, Dr James Fox remains concerned…

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What’s going on with the Jet2 share price now?

| Dr. James Fox

The Jet2 share price pulled back after its preliminary results were released on Wednesday. Dr James Fox explains why this…

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Is ‘SIMAGA’ the secret to avoiding stock market crashes?

| Cliff D'Arcy

Is there any way for investors to avoid stock market crashes? This method worked for centuries, but is now breaking…

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Here’s a cheap FTSE 100 share to consider buying today and holding for 10 years!

| Royston Wild

Driven by a new commodities supercycle, I'm expecting this FTSE 100 mining stock's shares to take off between now and…

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£10,000 invested in Palantir stock 5 years ago is now worth…

| Dr. James Fox

Palantir stock's exceeded the expectations of probably the most bullish analysts. But Dr James Fox isn’t convinced by the current…

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Here’s why I’ve changed my mind on this plummeting FTSE 100 share!

| Royston Wild

I was confident that this FTSE 100 share would bounce back after its recent troubles. Now I'm not so sure,…

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The more Apple stock falls, the more tempting it looks!

| Christopher Ruane

After a 16% drop this year, Christopher Ruane has been eyeing adding some Apple stock to his portfolio. But has…

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Is the Lloyds share price taking a breather before its next move up?

| Christopher Ruane

After an outstanding few years of performance, the Lloyds share price seems to have run out of steam in recent…

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Down 18%, this FTSE 100 dividend stock just hit a 16-year low!

| Ben McPoland

This blue-chip dividend stock is trading at its lowest level since 2009. Should I add it to my Stocks and…

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A profit warning sends the WPP share price 16% lower!

| James Beard

The WPP share price fell heavily today as investors digested the company’s latest trading update and profit warning.

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3 things I look for when buying stocks for my Stocks and Shares ISA

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Edward Sheldon is aiming to fill his Stocks and Shares ISA with picks that are capable of providing him with…

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‘Britain’s Warren Buffett’ is betting on these AI stocks… but for how long?

| Stephen Wright

Meta and Microsoft make up 17% of the Fundsmith Global Equity portfolio. But could higher capital intensity cause the 'UK’s…

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Near a 5-year high, is there still value in the BT share price?

| Mark Hartley

With the BT share price near a five-year high, Mark Hartley analyses if there’s still value left for investors chasing…

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Here’s a surprising winner after the UK stock market reacts to the latest US tariffs — Diageo

| Mark Hartley

Our writer was pleasantly surprised to see Diageo shares rise after US trade tariff news hit the UK stock market.…

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Down from its all-time high, is the Rolls-Royce share price heading for a fall?

| Alan Oscroft

I keep thinking the Rolls-Royce share price could be set for a fall, and I keep being wrong. What about…

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The Jet2 share price nosedives despite record-breaking 2025 results

| James Beard

Investors sent the Jet2 share price lower in early trading today (9 July) as they reacted negatively to the leisure…

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At 36p, this penny stock could be worth considering

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Edward Sheldon just scanned the UK market for penny stocks that are currently in strong upward trends. And this one…

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Down 10% from May, is it time for me to buy more of this high-yielding FTSE heavyweight?

| Simon Watkins

This FTSE 100 giant is forecast to have a 6.3% dividend yield by 2027, and looks substantially undervalued to me,…

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Down 37% but with 47% forecast earnings growth and $1bn buyback announced, does Glencore’s share price look cheap to me?

| Simon Watkins

Glencore’s share price has dropped over the year on concerns about China’s economic growth and US tariffs, but its earnings…

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Up 10% in a month! What on earth’s going on with the Vodafone share price?

| James Beard

Our writer’s trying to find an explanation for the recent strong performance in the Vodafone share price. But it isn't…

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Up nearly 1,000%! Only 4 major US stocks are outperforming Rolls-Royce shares

| Mark Hartley

Mark Hartley explores how Rolls-Royce shares beat the odds to recover nearly 1,000% in five years, outperforming all but five…

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2 UK shares and funds to target a sizzling summer return!

| Royston Wild

With investors buying gold again, and central banks still building their bullion reserves, I think these UK shares and funds…

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If investors had bought £1,000 worth of Aviva shares 5 years ago, here’s how much they’d have made…

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Aviva shares have more than doubled in price under Amanda Blanc's leadership, but how much have investors made? And can…

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2 soaring dividend shares to consider for both growth and income!

| Mark Hartley

This Fool's spotted a rare occurrence: two dividend shares delivering impressive growth while maintaining attractive yields.

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After crashing 40% in a year, is this a bargain basement value stock?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

This once-beloved growth stock has fallen from grace as its sales momentum stalls, but after multiple price crashes, is it…

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Simple truths about starting an ISA

| Dr. James Fox

Dr James Fox explains how investors can open a Stocks and Shares ISA and aim for long-term wealth generation. Getting…

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Here’s how I’m using my ISAs to target retirement riches

| Royston Wild

A comfortable retirement's on my mind and I'm using my ISAs to help me get there. But while my cash…

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134,000 reasons why I prefer FTSE 100 stocks over cash savings!

| Royston Wild

The results are in! Investing in FTSE 100 stocks can be a superior way to build wealth than saving, as…

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Here’s how long it’s taken £1k of Nvidia stock to turn into £10k today!

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer explains how money invested in Nvidia stock less than three years ago has grown in value over tenfold…

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3 red flags I’m seeing right now for the S&P 500

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith points out some concerns he has with the S&P 500 at current levels and picks one stock he's…

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UK dividend shares are outperforming US tech stocks!

| Stephen Wright

UK dividend shares aren’t just for passive income investors. Over the last 12 months, they’ve been outperforming their US tech…

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Here’s how much passive income an investor could make with £2k in Meta stock

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith looks at Meta stock from a different angle to normal, considering it as an option for an investor's…

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1 of my top UK shares is up 15% in a day! Is it still a buy for me?

| Stephen Wright

Celebrus shares are soaring after strong full-year results. At a P/E ratio below 13, is it one of the best…

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£10,000 invested in Jet2 shares 2 years ago is now worth…

| Dr. James Fox

Jet2 shares have surged in recent months and finally appear to be pushing towards fair value. Dr James Fox shares…

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This FTSE 100 blue-chip could rise 26% in 12 months, according to brokers

| Ben McPoland

While this FTSE 100 dividend stock has put investors through the wringer in recent years, some analysts see brighter skies…

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A 3-step passive income strategy to target major wealth

| Alan Oscroft

Want to invest in the stock market to build up a passive income stream? There's no fiendlishly complex multi-step mystique…

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