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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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What will take the Lloyds share price beyond 80p?

| Cliff D'Arcy

The Lloyds share price has leapt by 40% in the last six months. It's also soared by 135% in five…

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Want to become an ISA millionaire? Here’s one way to target stock market riches with £500 a month

| Royston Wild

Making a million pounds or more in an ISA doesn't have to be a pipe dream. Here's how a mix…

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Could the ITM Power share price be set to soar like Rolls-Royce?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

The Rolls-Royce share price has risen 10-fold since 2022. Could this under-the-radar UK growth stock deliver similar returns in the…

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Turn £20k into a £1k second income this summer? Here’s how!

| Christopher Ruane

With £20k, our writer thinks a portfolio of blue-chip shares could help an investor earn a four-figure second income each…

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Can this UK stock really deliver a high 19% dividend yield?

| Alan Oscroft

Stocks with high dividend yields can play a big part in an investor's quest for passive income. Let's look behind…

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No savings at 30? Here’s how a Stocks & Shares ISA could help turn £1,000 per month into £1,000,000

| Stephen Wright

A 6.5% average annual return is enough to turn £1,000 per month into £1m over 30 years. And a Stocks…

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This dynamic UK stock has a 9.5% dividend yield and could be 43% undervalued

| Alan Oscroft

Does this UK stock have a rare combination of both dividend and growth potential? Let's examine a bit closer and…

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I’ve just bought this excellent S&P 500 stock for my ISA

| Ben McPoland

Our writer thinks Salesforce (NYSE:CRM) could be a big S&P 500 winner as it doubles down on the artificial intelligence…

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The FTSE 250 can offer some growth bargains. But here are 3 risks to watch out for!

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane explains a trio of factors he considers when sifting through the FTSE 250 looking for potential bargain shares…

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2 defensive shares for investors to consider for passive income in 2025

| Ken Hall

Ken Hall takes a look at two reliable dividend payers in defensive sectors that could help build a long-term passive…

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Growth Shares

Now could be the opportunity for me to snap up overlooked FTSE shares

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith explains why the recent record FTSE levels could push investors towards looking at more undervalued stocks within the…

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Dividend Shares

A 7.6% yield? Here’s the dividend forecast for a reliable FTSE 250 trust

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith runs through a potential income gem with a dividend forecast that indicates the dividend per share is heading…

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34% cheaper this year, is this FTSE 100 share a classic turnaround story?

| Christopher Ruane

This FTSE 100 share has performed horribly so far in 2025. Our writer sees substantial risks -- but is excited…

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5 passive income stocks I aim to hold for life

| Mark Hartley

Mark Hartley identifies five passive income stocks that he wants to hold until retirement and beyond, explaining why he's chosen…

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Is Vodafone’s share price set to surge on new VodafoneThree’s £11bn investment plan?

| Simon Watkins

Vodafone’s share price has been kept in check on uncertainty over its merger with rival network Three, but with this…

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The curious case of this FTSE 250 star’s falling share price…

| Simon Watkins

This FTSE 250 fast-food retailer seemingly keeps posting strong results, but its share price continues to fall. So what's happening…

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Despite hitting a record high, analysts reckon Rolls-Royce shares are still undervalued

| James Beard

Our writer takes a look at the latest forecasts for Rolls-Royce shares and reflects on where future earnings growth might…

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3 UK shares I’m avoiding in today’s uncertain market

| Mark Hartley

With stock prices soaring, these 3 UK shares look expensive based on key valuation metrics. Here's why one Fool UK…

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3 signs the stock market’s entering a new bull phase — and how I aim to play it

| Mark Hartley

The stock market's gaining steam. Here are three reasons a new bull run may be starting and how this Fool…

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Down 25% and 33% in 6 months, are these 2 FTSE 100 fallers bargains?

| Cliff D'Arcy

Though the FTSE 100 is up almost 8% in six months, these two Footsie shares have crashed by 25% and…

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The BAE Systems share price is at an all-time high… is it too expensive to buy now?

| Dr. James Fox

Dr James Fox certainly hadn’t expected the BAE Systems share price to push this high. Now he’s wondering whether it…

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£8,800 in savings? Here’s how investors could turn that into a £20,000 second income… with time

| Dr. James Fox

Millions invest for a second income. Here, Dr James Fox explains how an investor can generate a life-changing figure from…

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Meta’s putting ads in WhatsApp! Should I buy the stock for my ISA?

| Ben McPoland

This writer can see a handful of excellent reasons to consider adding Meta Platforms (NASDAQ:META) stock to his portfolio today.

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2 top UK stocks I still wouldn’t touch with a barge pole

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones has his barge pole out and is using it to keep these risky UK stocks away from his…

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Growth Shares

The Rolls-Royce share price could hit £10 if these 2 things happen

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith points out two key factors that will likely dictate if the Rolls-Royce share price can continue to push…

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Will the stock market crash as war fears grow?

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones says hanging around for a stock market crash is no way to pick FTSE 100 shares. What matters…

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Here’s one of the FTSE 250’s greatest bargain shares to consider!

| Royston Wild

This FTSE 250 share's risen 10% since the start of the year. Royston Wild gives the lowdown on why this…

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Should I sell Legal & General Group and buy even more Phoenix shares instead?

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones is thrilled he bought Phoenix shares as the FTSE 100 insurer has done better than he hoped. He…

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This FTSE 250 stock has a stunning 10.8% yield! Time to consider buying?

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones is dazzled by the amount of income on offer from this FTSE 250 stock, but not too dazzled…

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£10,000 invested in these 5 FTSE 100 shares in June 2020 would now be worth…

| James Beard

Our writer considers the best-performing shares on the FTSE 100 since the summer of 2020, and takes a closer look…

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Just released: June’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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A 7.3% yield but down 22% from September, is it time for me to buy more of an overlooked FTSE gem?

| Simon Watkins

This FTSE 100 commodities giant has been hit by concerns over Chinese growth and US tariffs. But are both overdone,…

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Where’s the Lloyds share price heading in 2025? Here’s what the experts say

| Mark Hartley

With the Lloyds share price already posting strong gains in 2025, Mark Hartley explores where it could go next --…

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Down 8% from its one-year high, is Unilever’s share price too cheap for me to pass up?

| Simon Watkins

Heavyweight FTSE 100 conglomerate Unilever has seen its share price slide 8% in recent months. But does this mean it's…

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Is it worth me buying S&P 500 stocks with the index close to record highs?

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith explains why he's more focused on active stock picking when it comes to the S&P 500 index right…

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Warren Buffett’s stock is getting cheaper! Is this an opportunity for investors?

| Dr. James Fox

Shares of Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway have fallen in value since the legendary investor announced his retirement plans.

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Here are the 3 most-sold FTSE 100 stocks at Hargreaves Lansdown in the past week

| Ben McPoland

Many investors have been unloading shares in these well-known FTSE 100 companies over the last few days. Are any worth…

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This dividend stock has raised its payout for 49 years and now yields 5.5%!

| Alan Oscroft

A small-cap dividend stock with a cracking long-term dividend record and a healthy forecast yield -- what's not to like…

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Rolls-Royce shares have surged… this stock could be next

| Dr. James Fox

With Rolls-Royce shares up 1,000% over the past two-and-a-half years, investors are on the lookout for the next stock to…

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Up 83% in a year, is this FTSE 250 bank en route to joining the FTSE 100?

| Mark Hartley

A lesser-known banking stock on the FTSE 250 is rapidly climbing the ranks, vying for a place in the top…

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