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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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£10,000 invested in Santander shares 2 months ago would now be worth…

| Ben McPoland

It's impossible not to be very impressed with the performance of Santander shares lately. But should I buy any for…

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Are BP shares undervalued?

| Stephen Wright

As oil prices fall, shares in the likes of BP and Shell have been coming down. But should value investors…

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FTSE 100 shares to consider buying for a well balanced Stocks and Shares ISA

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones picks out five FTSE 100 companies that he believes could form the building blocks of a well-diversified Stocks…

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Prediction: in 12 months the beaten-down BP share price could turn £10,000 into…

| Harvey Jones

Last year, Harvey Jones made a bet on the struggling BP share price. So far, it's been a bad one.…

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3 brilliant bargain stocks to consider buying in June

| Charlie Carman

Looking for cheap FTSE 100 stocks to buy? Long-term investors should take a closer look at these three undervalued shares…

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The ECB rate cut could impact FTSE shares: what does it mean for UK investors?

| Mark Hartley

Could FTSE shares with EU exposure benefit from this week’s ECB rate cuts? Mark Hartley thinks so, eyeing one company…

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Are these 10%+ dividend stocks too good to be true? Maybe not

| Alan Oscroft

I'm taking a look at a couple of dividend stocks offering very high yields, both with progressive long-term dividend policies.

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2 world-class shares driving gains in my Stocks & Shares ISA and SIPP in 2025

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Edward Sheldon highlights two high-quality shares that are lighting up his tax-efficient investment account and pension (SIPP) in 2025.

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Prediction: in 12 months the high-flying Lloyds share price could turn £10,000 into…

| Harvey Jones

The Lloyds share price recovery has helped Harvey Jones double his money in short order, with dividends thrown in. But…

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£1,000 invested in Rolls-Royce shares a decade ago is now worth…

| Stephen Wright

Rolls-Royce shares have been on fire since the end of the pandemic. But how have investors who bought the stock…

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Up 149% in 5 years, can the Barclays share price keep rising?

| Christopher Ruane

The Barclays share price has had a great few years. Could things get even better from here? This writer reckons…

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UK shares: could 2025 be a brilliant year for bargains?

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer explains why, despite the FTSE 100 hitting new highs, he reckons this could be a great moment for…

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My favourite investment trust scores 5/5 on my passive income checklist

| Alan Oscroft

This could be my all-time top selection for passive income from the UK stock market. Let's see why it measures…

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Down 50%, is this one of the FTSE 250’s best value shares?

| Royston Wild

At £12.07, Wizz Air shares are considerably cheaper than those of IAG and easyJet. Is it one of the FTSE…

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Are National Grid shares still a buy to consider after the dividend yield falls below 5%?

| Mark Hartley

After years of solid dividend action, National Grid shares seems to be losing their appeal as a passive income stock.…

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The share price of this FTSE 250 icon soared 26% in a day. Is it time to buy?

| James Beard

Our writer takes a closer look at the latest results of this FTSE 250 legend and assesses how the group…

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£10,000 invested in a FTSE 100 index fund 5 years ago (with dividends reinvested) is now worth…

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Over the last five years, investors with money in large-cap FTSE tracker funds have enjoyed strong returns of around 10%…

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1 year ago I said this 9.8%-yielding FTSE income stock was due a bull run – was I right?

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones had high hopes for M&G shares this time last year, saying the FTSE 100 dividend income stock was…

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Down 15% in a day, is the Tesla share price the new TACO trade?

| Stephen Wright

Elon Musk clashing with Donald Trump has sent the Tesla share price 15% lower. Here’s what Stephen Wright thinks investors…

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A £10,000 investment in HSBC shares 10 years ago is now worth…

| Royston Wild

HSBC shares have delivered outstanding capital gains and dividend income over the last decade. Can the FTSE 100 bank keep…

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Could these dirt-cheap FTSE 100 shares send my portfolio soaring in 2025?

| Mark Hartley

After years of subpar performance, I need to light a fire under my portfolio. Here, I've identified two FTSE 100…

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£10,000 invested in Scottish Mortgage shares 2 months ago is now worth…

| Dr. James Fox

Scottish Mortgage's shares typically reflect the price movements of the companies it holds within its portfolio. Dr James Fox takes…

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Building a second income portfolio? Here’s why it pays to factor in forex

| Dr. James Fox

Exchange rates are often the last thing that investors look at when building a second income portfolio. Dr James Fox…

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£10,000 invested in Greggs shares when I was born is now worth…

| Dr. James Fox

Greggs shares have slumped over the past year. Dr James Fox believes the pullback was warranted with the sausage-roll maker…

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If a 35-year old puts £4k a year into a Lifetime ISA, here’s what they could have by 50

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

With bonuses from the government and no tax on investment gains, the Lifetime ISA can be a powerful retirement savings…

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£10,000 invested in Pinterest shares 1 month ago is now worth…

| Dr. James Fox

Pinterest shares have performed really well over the past month, vastly outperforming the US average. Dr James Fox believes they…

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4 small-cap stocks Fools think have explosive growth potential

| The Motley Fool Staff

As long-term investors, we’ve seen plenty of success stories where stocks have multibagged beyond belief — but which could still…

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Does the soaring Rolls-Royce share price mean it’s finally time to sell?

| Alan Oscroft

The trickiest thing about the current Rolls-Royce share price bull run is knowing when to get off and bag the…

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As silver prices explode, Fresnillo stock is fast approaching a runaway train

| Andrew Mackie

As silver prices hit their highest level since 2011, Andrew Mackie is becoming increasingly bullish on the prospects for Fresnillo…

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Is this S&P 500 stock a once-in-a-decade passive income opportunity?

| Stephen Wright

Shares with over 50 years of consecutive dividend increases rarely go under the radar. But that might be what’s happening…

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3 long-term growth drivers I think could propel Greggs shares up, up, and away!

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane has no plans to sell his Greggs shares. Here's a trio of reasons he thinks the piemaker's shares…

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This popular UK stock is shifting to the US. Here’s what I think it means for the share price

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith notes the 12% pop in the Wise share price today and flags up why the UK stock could…

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This leaner and smaller FTSE stock looks primed for future growth

| Andrew Mackie

Andrew Mackie explains why he believes portfolio rationalisation is the tonic that will help turbo-charge this beaten-down FTSE 100 stock.

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The aberdeen share price is surging but still offers an 8.3% dividend yield

| Andrew Mackie

The aberdeen share price hit an all-time low back in April, but this writer explains why he believes the stock…

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An 8.8% dividend forecast for a FTSE 100 stock? This caught my eye

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith explains the reasons why a FTSE 100 share has such a high dividend forecast, with several green flags…

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The Wise share price jumps 12% on US primary listing news

| Mark Hartley

The Wise share price was up in early morning trading after the rapidly-growing online bank announced plans for a primary…

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Should I buy a FTSE 250 index tracker for my ISA?

| Ben McPoland

The FTSE 250 index has gone nowhere for a good few years now. This writer considers whether now might be…

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This brilliant UK growth share is a secret dividend superstar. Time to consider buying?

| Harvey Jones

Shares in Sage Group just go from strength to strength. Now Harvey Jones has just found another reason to consider…

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Should I buy Tesla stock before 12 June?

| Ben McPoland

Tesla stock's 31% off its December peak. With the Texas robotaxi launch imminent, I'm wondering if I should add a…

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At a P/E ratio of 7, are International Consolidated Airlines Group (IAG) shares a no-brainer buy?

| Stephen Wright

Despite climbing almost 100% in a year, IAG shares don’t look expensive. But Stephen Wright thinks appearances can be misleading. 

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