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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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Which UK shares could be next to leave for the US?

| Stephen Wright

Stephen Wright looks at two FTSE 100 firms that might be tempted to join the companies moving their shares from…

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A £10,000 investment in Vodafone shares, made 5 years ago, is now worth…

| Alan Oscroft

Vodafone shares have had a disappointing few years. But could this year mark the pivot point in the company's turnaround…

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Are Tesco shares the only free lunch on the FTSE 100?

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones has his eye on Tesco shares. The FTSE 100's biggest grocery chain has served up top notch fare…

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Here are 2 of the FTSE 250’s most ‘hated’ shares! Which should investors consider buying?

| Royston Wild

Hedge funds think these FTSE 250 stocks will plummet in value. But Royston Wild feels one of them might defy…

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Here’s why I just loaded up on this FTSE 100 growth and dividend share

| Royston Wild

With a high dividend yield and ultra-low P/E ratio, I thought this strong FTSE 100 outperformer was too cheap for…

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This FTSE 100 share is surging right now! So why won’t I touch it with a bargepole?

| Royston Wild

Conflict between Iran and Israel is driving BP's share price steadily higher. Yet Royston Wild remains keen to avoid the…

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Can the Lloyds share price surge even higher in 2025?

| Ken Hall

The Lloyds share price has been on a tearing run of late. Ken Hall has his say on the stock's…

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The FTSE 100 is at record highs, but these stocks still look cheap to me

| Roland Head

The FTSE 100’s latest surge has left these well-known stocks behind. Roland Head explains why these unloved firms have caught…

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2 top growth stocks that could help drive Scottish Mortgage higher by 2030! 

| Ben McPoland

Ben McPoland thinks these two US growth stocks are among the most exciting in this FTSE 100 investment trust's portfolio.

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Over the next 10 years, I think I’ll make money from these 3 stocks in my ISA

| Ben McPoland

Our writer highlights a trio of different companies from his Stocks and Shares ISA that he thinks will benefit from…

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£10,000 invested in BT shares in May 2024 is now worth…

| Alan Oscroft

BT shares have been on the up since a potentially pivotal event just over a year ago. Are we just…

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1 FTSE 250 stock I just can’t stop buying

| Stephen Wright

While UK bars and restaurants are under pressure, the pub industry is doing well. And Stephen Wright is enjoying the…

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A PEG ratio of 1.15 and tonnes of IP: here’s why Nvidia stock still looks cheap

| Dr. James Fox

Nvidia stock is trading near its highs once again, and while it’s not as cheap as it was, Dr James…

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The Ashtead share price steadies ahead of US listing move. What should investors do now?

| Alan Oscroft

The Ashtead share price has soared 12,000% since 1988 in its life on the FTSE 100. As FY results come…

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Rolls-Royce shares have hit a record high this month. Too late to buy?

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane reckons Rolls-Royce shares could move even higher from here. But he sees limits -- and also some possible…

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Up 28% in weeks, here’s why the Aston Martin share price could finally soar

| Christopher Ruane

The Aston Martin share price is up by over a quarter in under two months. This writer sees a clear…

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Is there any value left in Tesco’s near-12-month-high share price after its Q1 trading update?

| Simon Watkins

Tesco’s share price is trading around a one-year high after the 12 June release of its Q1 trading update, so…

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Is this FTSE 100 passive income gem’s share price set to soar after huge new partnership deal?

| Simon Watkins

This often-overlooked FTSE 100 financial star has signed a massive new cooperation deal, which could usher in enormous extra revenues…

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Near its all-time high, Rolls-Royce is leading June’s Stocks and Shares ISA picks

| Alan Oscroft

An aerospace and defence sector boom has given Stocks and Shares ISA investors a boost. Is it likely to run…

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In the next 10 years, I’ll aim to earn the most second income from this area of the FTSE 250

| Mark Hartley

I’m targeting a second income from FTSE 250 REITs. Here are three top dividend-paying property stocks I plan to hold…

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Is Tesco a good value FTSE 100 grocery stock for investors to consider in June?

| Ken Hall

The Tesco share price has climbed steadily higher in the last 12 months. Ken Hall evaluates the FTSE 100 grocery…

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Despite a 43% price dip, this dividend share still boosted its yield to 11.5% this year!

| Mark Hartley

Our writer considers the income potential of an undervalued FTSE 250 dividend share with a high yield. Could it be…

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I snapped up these 3 cut-price UK shares after a profit warning – was that wise?

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones analyses three UK shares that looked brilliant bargains after they issues shock profit warnings. Was he right to…

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This £12k ISA produces £989 a year in cash passive income

| Cliff D'Arcy

The great thing about passive income is I don't work to earn it. For example, investing £12,000 in this share…

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Are Aviva shares still a buy to consider for their 5.9% dividend yield after climbing 28% this year?

| Andrew Mackie

Having more than doubled in price over the past five years, Andrew Mackie assesses the likelihood of further growth for…

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3 top dividend shares that investors should consider in 2025

| Ken Hall

Ken Hall dives into three dividend shares that are worth a look for yield-hungry investors in the market for new…

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With the FTSE 100 on the cusp of 9,000 points, is it time to back UK shares?

| Andrew Mackie

The FTSE 100 has bounced back strongly from its April sell-off and this writer believes we are on the cusp…

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Over the next 10 years, I think I’ll make money from this area of the stock market

| Ben McPoland

Ben McPoland is excited about the growth opportunities in this section of the stock market, and has already been making…

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Here are 2 of the FTSE’s most ‘hated’ shares. Which should investors consider buying?

| Royston Wild

The hedge funds really don't like these FTSE 100 shares. But Royston Wild thinks one of them could prove to…

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

| Dr. James Fox

International Consolidated Airlines Gruop (IAG) shares have experienced plenty of turbulence in 2025 thanks to geopolitical events.

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Here’s a dirt-cheap FTSE 100 share to consider before it surges again!

| Royston Wild

This FTSE 100 share may have doubled in value in 2025. But as Royston Wild explains, it still looks like…

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Can I buy Cathie Wood’s ARK Innovation ETF for my ISA or SIPP?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

The ARK Innovation ETF is a US investment fund. Can the product be bought for an Individual Savings Account or…

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Lloyds shares: here’s the latest price and dividend forecasts

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones is thrilled with the total return from his Lloyds shares. Now he examines whether they can keep serving…

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Up 50% and 30% in a year! These 2 FTSE 100 dividend shares are behaving like growth stocks

| Harvey Jones

When dividend shares deliver growth as well, investors are in luck. These two FTSE 100 shares are best known for…

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2 stocks every passive income seeker should know about

| Stephen Wright

Dividend shares can be great sources of passive income. Stephen Wright likes the look of two that have fallen out…

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I asked ChatGPT for the best FTSE 250 stocks for passive income, with these results!

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith asks his AI friend for advice regarding passive income options, but doesn't agree with all the results that…

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Want to make a million from penny shares? Here’s 1 way to try

| Alan Oscroft

Investors wanting to build up a potential millionaire portfolio with diversified penny shares might want to consider adding this one.

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Want to turn a £20k ISA into a £1m portfolio? Here’s how

| Dr. James Fox

Dr James Fox explains the strategy many investors employ when trying to turn their ISA into a life-changing pot of…

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The Metro Bank share price soars 14% on takeover rumours!

| James Beard

The Metro Bank share price was the top performer on the FTSE 250 by late morning today (16 June) after…

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Up 7% in a week, are BP shares set to surge?

| Andrew Mackie

With oil prices on the rise again, Andrew Mackie takes a step back to consider the longer-term drivers for owning…

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