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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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£5k invested with Warren Buffett a year ago is now worth…

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith reviews the performance of Warren Buffett's company but explains how succession risks mean the future might not be…

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Here’s what the US tariff ruling could mean for FTSE stocks

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith explains why he doesn't believe the FTSE pop from news from across the pond will last, but flags…

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While the UK stock market nears record highs, here are 2 FTSE bargains to consider in June

| Mark Hartley

Our writer considers the prospects of two undervalued FTSE 100 shares that still have growth potential amid a rallying UK…

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How high can the Nvidia stock price go now?

| Alan Oscroft

How soon could Nvidia stock be setting new all-time records again? If demand keeps rising like it did in Q1,…

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£10,000 invested in Tesco shares 3 years ago is now worth…

| Mark Hartley

Calculating the potential returns on reinvested dividend stocks can provide surprising results, as our writer details using Tesco shares as…

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Here’s how BT shares measure on my 5-point passive income checklist

| Alan Oscroft

Dividends from BT Group shares have been erratic over the past decade, but today's progressive policy means I need a…

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Here are all the stocks and shares I bought in my ISA in May

| Stephen Wright

Which FTSE 100 company did Stephen Wright add to his Stocks and Shares ISA this month? And what did he…

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Here’s the forecast for 3 top dividend shares on the FTSE 100

| Mark Hartley

Mark Hartley outlines the dividend forecast for three top FTSE 100 shares and evaluates their future prospects as part of…

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These 5 beaten-down UK shares are still stinking out my SIPP – time to get rid?

| Harvey Jones

There's a nasty aroma coming from Harvey Jones's Self-Invested Personal Pension. These five UK shares are to blame. Should he…

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These 2 FTSE 100 stocks look cheap! Why are they lagging behind the market?

| Mark Hartley

The FTSE 100 might be reaching for the stars but that's doesn't mean all the growth opportunities are gone. Mark…

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£10,000 invested in Lloyds shares a year ago is now worth…

| Alan Oscroft

The past 12 months have been good for Lloyds Bank shares, finally rewarding long-suffering shareholders with some capital gains.

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Is the Nvidia share price about to hit a new 52-week high?

| Ben McPoland

Nvidia just released very impressive numbers yet again, and the share price is responding positively. But is the stock worth…

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£10,000 invested in BAE Systems’ shares six months ago is now worth…

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones examines how BAE Systems' shares have performed over the last six months, and what comes next for the…

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A success story: this small-cap UK stock is up 126%… but can it go further?

| Dr. James Fox

There haven’t been that many small-cap UK stock success stories over the past few years, but this one is doing…

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Here’s how Tesco shares stack up against my 5-point passive income checks

| Alan Oscroft

Tesco shares have provided generations with some solid income over the years. But nothing should ever be assumed in this…

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2 ‘tariff-resistant’ UK shares to consider buying

| Stephen Wright

As the Court of International Trade creates the latest round of tariff uncertainty in the US, Stephen Wright is looking…

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Could buying £5k of Tesla stock help someone earn a second income?

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer discusses ways an investor could target a three-figure annual second income with a spare £5k by buying shares.…

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Is this former darling FTSE 250 trust set for a massive comeback?

| Ben McPoland

This FTSE 250 investment trust spanked the market for years, but has fallen on tougher times in recent times. Should…

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This former penny stock’s on fire – time for me to double down?

| Harvey Jones

It's not often that Harvey Jones takes a punt on a penny stock. Maybe he should do it more often,…

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Is it time for investors to consider easyJet after a dip in its share price on mixed H1 2025 results?

| Simon Watkins

EasyJet’s share price has dipped 5% following its recent results, so could this be a good time to consider the…

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Here’s why Nvidia stock’s up 30% over 1 month!

| Dr. James Fox

Dr James Fox explores Nvidia stock’s resurgence over the past month after it announced another strong set of results, pushing…

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Why did the Auto Trader share price plunge 14% on FY results?

| Alan Oscroft

The Auto Trader share price has been on a bull run, and we just had another year of revenue and…

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Is this FTSE 250 dividend stock the hottest one to watch in June?

| Alan Oscroft

This FTSE 250 stock has been down in the dumps for some time now. But could June's full-year results mark…

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£10,000 invested in IAG shares 5 years ago is now worth…

| Dr. James Fox

Investing in IAG shares five years ago would have likely felt very risky. However, the stock has surged from its…

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With a new £1.54bn deal and 78% forecast annual earnings growth, is it time for investors to consider this FTSE 250 defence star?

| Simon Watkins

Despite a doubling in the price of this FTSE 250 defence firm, I think its huge forecast earnings growth makes…

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These 2 dividend stocks have yields above 10%! Could they deliver £2k of annual passive income?

| Mark Hartley

Mark Hartley considers the potential benefits -- and risks -- of two high-yielding solar energy dividend stocks as part of…

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Buying 25,641 Lloyds shares gives investors dividend income of £920 this year

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones anticipates a steady stream of dividends and growth from his Lloyds shares in the years ahead. They offer…

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Will ‘bond vigilantes’ crash the stock market again?

| Cliff D'Arcy

When governments make decisions that push up inflation or the national debt, some bond investors sell hard. This event can…

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1 world-class AI stock to consider buying in June

| Ben McPoland

Looking for a top-notch artificial intelligence stock to buy in June? Our writer thinks this one, trading at a reasonable…

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3 FTSE 100 stocks to consider buying in June, with news expected

| Alan Oscroft

We might not have much in the way of FTSE 100 company results coming our way in June, but these…

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Forecast: in 12 months this dirt-cheap FTSE growth share could turn £10k into…

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones thought this FTSE 100 growth share was ripe for a recovery, but it has been a rotten investment…

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Try this quick 5-step passive income stock checklist today

| Alan Oscroft

I like my passive income stock picks to score as high as they can on my five-step checklist. Let's see…

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£10,000 invested with Warren Buffett 5 years ago is now worth…

| Stephen Wright

When it comes to Warren Buffett and Berkshire Hathaway, short term opportunities might come and go. But the long term…

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These FTSE 250 stocks are red hot! Time to consider buying?

| Paul Summers

Paul Summers picks out two mid-cap stocks that have massively outperformed the FTSE 250. Can the momentum continue for the…

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These 3 fast-growing UK stocks all have P/Es under 10! Are they unmissable bargains? 

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones plucks three UK stocks from the FTSE 100 whose shares have soared in recent years, yet still look…

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Should investors pass on Lloyds shares for this lesser known bank?

| Dr. James Fox

With Lloyds shares not as cheap as they were and Dr James Fox on the lookout for undervalued financial stocks,…

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FTSE 100 shares are still too cheap! Here are 2 to consider

| Paul Summers

The FTSE 100 has been in relatively fine fettle in 2025. But our writer reckons there are still few bargains…

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Here’s where the NatWest share price could end 2025

| Dr. James Fox

The NatWest share price has reached new heights as the government has reduced its stake in the bank. But can…

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£10,000 invested in Aviva shares 5 years ago would have generated total dividend income of…

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones was wildly impressed by the recent performance of Aviva shares, and that was before he totted up the…

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Up 630%, this FTSE 250 bank is moving closer to the FTSE 100

| Dr. James Fox

This FTSE 250 bank hasn’t made headlines in recent years but its share price has gone from strength to strength.…

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