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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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£2,000 to invest? I think these FTSE 250 stocks could double your money

| Rupert Hargreaves

Rupert Hargreaves takes a look at two FTSE 250 (LON:INDEXFTSE: MCX) stocks he believes have the potential to double or…

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Another FTSE 100 dividend stock yielding 6% at a rock-bottom price I’d buy

| Rupert Hargreaves

With a market-beating dividend yield of 6% and dirt-cheap valuation, Rupert Hargreaves is interested in this unloved FTSE 100 (LON:INDEXFTSE:UKX)…

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A Cash ISA will make you poorer! I’d rather buy these 6% dividend yields for my retirement

| Royston Wild

Why stick with the pathetic returns on offer from Cash ISAs? Royston Wild picks out two big yielders which he…

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Forget M&S: I think this FTSE 100 company could be a better bet

| T Sligo

With Marks & Spencer Group (LON: MKS) looking like it could drop out of the FTSE 100, I think this…

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Thinking about investing in buy-to-let? You need to read this first

| Royston Wild

Buy-to-let is becoming a shark tank for investors. Why risk it all in the property rentals market, Royston Wild asks,…

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How low can the SXX share price go?

| Alan Oscroft

Don't make the mistake of thinking the Sirius Minerals plc (LON: SXX) share price can't possibly fall any further.

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Why I’d shun the Thomas Cook share price, and pile into this dynamic FTSE 100 stock

| Roland Head

Roland Head explains why he thinks this FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) firm should be a more profitable buy than Thomas…

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3 FTSE 100 dividend stocks I think are shares to buy now

| Roland Head

Roland Head explains why he'd buy these FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) income stocks today.

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Why I’d sell this 33% riser and buy the Morrisons share price instead

| G A Chester

G A Chester sees high risk in this high-flying stock, but good value in Wm Morrison Supermarkets plc (LON:MRW).

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Why I think the Vodafone share price could be set for a rebound

| Alan Oscroft

Here's why I think Vodafone Group plc (LSE: VOD) shares could be set for sustainable long-term growth.

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Forget buy-to-let: I’d buy these 2 dirt-cheap FTSE 250 shares in an ISA today

| Peter Stephens

Peter Stephens thinks these two FTSE 250 (INDEXFTSE: MCX) stocks could offer wide margins of safety compared to an overheated…

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Forget a Cash ISA! I’d look to make £1m through buying these 2 FTSE 100 stocks today

| Peter Stephens

These two FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) shares may have experienced challenging periods, but I think they could deliver high long-term returns.

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Why I’d buy the Barratt share price after these results

| Tom Rodgers

Barratt Developments plc (LON:BDEV) shares fell on strong full-year results, making it a cracking buy for value investors, in my…

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Lloyds suspends share buybacks as PPI claims surge! Could a dividend cut be next?

| Royston Wild

The bad news keeps on coming at Lloyds Banking Group plc (LON: LLOY). Royston Wild explains why it’s a share…

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Is this the best dividend stock in the FTSE 100?

| Rupert Hargreaves

This company appears to have one of the biggest and safest dividends in the FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX).

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The M&S share price is leaving the FTSE 100. Could now be the time to buy?

| Rupert Hargreaves

The FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) reshuffle will see Marks & Spencer Group plc (LON: MKS) leave the index, but this could…

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Why I think these dividend stocks could have you laughing all the way to the bank

| Rupert Hargreaves

These two income plays offer the perfect combination of value and income, writes Rupert Hargreaves.

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The FTSE 100 returned 5.3% per year over the last 5 years. Here’s how I’m aiming for higher returns

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Expecting 8% per year from the FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) index? You might be disappointed, says Edward Sheldon.

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Michael Burry warns of passive investing bubble

| Kirsteen Mackay

Passive investing in index funds have gained popularity in recent years, but could they be creating catastrophic risk?

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This FTSE 100 stock’s turned £1k into £50k! I’d buy it for my Stocks and Shares ISA

| Royston Wild

Looking to load your Stocks and Shares ISA with firms that'll help you retire in comfort? This FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:…

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AIM dividends are booming! Should you ignore the FTSE 100 and buy these stocks for your ISA?

| Royston Wild

AIM vs the FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX). Is it finally time for dividend investors to shun the blue-chips and go…

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Should you jump on the bandwagon with this rising share price?

| Andy Ross

This share price is up nearly 75% in the last year. Is it time to hop on board for more…

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Forget the State Pension: I’d buy FTSE 100 stocks to get rich and retire early

| Peter Stephens

FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) shares could help you to overcome an uncertain future for the State Pension in my view.

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Why the Vodafone share price rose 4% in August

| Kirsteen Mackay

August saw the Vodafone Group plc (LON:VOD) share price return to levels previously seen at the start of the year,…

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I see investing in FTSE 100 shares like GSK as a marathon, not a sprint

| Tezcan Gecgil, PhD

Long-term investing in shares like GlaxoSmithKline plc (LON:GSK) requires preparation, patience and discipline to successfully cover the long distance ahead.

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Retirement saving: how to turn £300 a month into £300,000

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

A recent study concluded that an individual in the UK now requires £300,000 to retire comfortably. Here's how to build…

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Is the BT share price a bargain buy or value trap?

| Rupert Hargreaves

Shares in telecoms giant BT Group - Class A Common Stock (LON:BT.A) look cheap, but will they ever recover? Rupert…

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Forget a Cash ISA! I’d aim to make a million through these 3 simple steps

| Peter Stephens

I think that these three steps could boost your financial prospects, and make a Cash ISA far less appealing.

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Thinking of selling FTSE 100 shares before Brexit? You need to read this first

| Peter Stephens

The FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) could offer long-term growth potential in my opinion.

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Don’t ‘gamble’ on the FTSE 100: I’d aim to make £1m by following Warren Buffett’s advice

| Peter Stephens

Investing in, rather than gambling on, the FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) could be the best way to make a million in…

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Could the Lloyds share price crash 50% by the end of the year?

| Roland Head

Will shares in Lloyds Banking Group plc (LON: LLOY) keep falling? Roland Head explains why he's bullish at current levels.

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Which shares and investment trusts did investors buy in August?

| Alan Oscroft

Stocks and shares activity was unusually high in August. Here's a look at the most popular buys of the month.

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Have £10k to spend? I’d buy this 7% dividend yield for my ISA and hold it for 5 years

| Royston Wild

Thinking of adding to your Stocks and Shares ISA? Royston Wild reckons these big-paying dividend shares could be just what…

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Why I think it could be time to dump your Cash ISA

| Rupert Hargreaves

Cash ISAs look like a terrible investment in the current environment, argues Rupert Hargreaves.

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Warning! A buy-to-let can destroy your wealth: I’d buy FTSE 100 stocks instead

| Peter Stephens

I think buy-to-lets could experience a period of uncertainty, while FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) companies could offer greater diversity and higher…

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Want to retire rich? I’d buy the FTSE 250

| Rupert Hargreaves

The FTSE 250 (LON:INDEXFTSE: MCX) offers the perfect blend of income and growth stocks that could help you make a…

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The State Pension could have you working until 70! Here’s how I’d protect myself

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Fancy working until you're 70? I don't. That's why I'm taking steps now to protect myself from the rising State…

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No savings at 50? This trick could help you retire with £1m

| Rupert Hargreaves

It's not the end of the world if you haven't started saving for retirement at 50.

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Don’t gamble with forex trading. I’d aim for a million like this

| Rupert Hargreaves

Forex trading might appear to be an easy route to riches, but traders often lose everything. Here's a better way…

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Want to retire in 10 years? Then take these 3 steps now

| Harvey Jones

If retirement is just a decade away you need to start planning for it now, says Harvey Jones.

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