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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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5 steps to start buying shares this week with just £500

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane sets out the handful of steps a stock market newbie could follow to put £500 to work and…

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3 cheap near-penny stocks to consider buying right now

| Alan Oscroft

Looking for penny stocks, I keep finding shares that just sit outside the usual strict definition. But I think these…

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Here’s a FTSE 100 dividend share and a surging ETF to consider in an ISA right now!

| Royston Wild

I think this FTSE 100 dividend share and exchange-traded fund (ETF) are worth a close look for a Stocks and…

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Investors who sold out of the stock market in April just missed a ‘face-ripping’ rally

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

The stock market’s just produced one of the most powerful short-term rallies in decades. So anyone who bailed out has…

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Prediction: this FTSE 250 stock could bounce back on Tuesday

| Stephen Wright

Greggs has been one of the FTSE 250’s worst-performing stocks of 2025. But could that be about to change with…

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This £20,000 Stocks and Shares ISA could generate passive income of £1,500 in year 1

| James Beard

Our writer believes investing in the FTSE 100 via an ISA is a great way of creating an additional income…

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This FTSE 100 dividend superstar is up 18% in a month – time to consider buying?

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones picks out a FTSE 100 dividend company that has been struggling in recent years, but has delivered a…

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Dividend yields up to 9.1%! Here are 3 ETFs to consider for a huge passive income

| Royston Wild

These high-yield exchange-traded funds (ETFs) are worth serious consideration from long-term passive income investors. Here's why.

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Here’s the dividend forecast for BAE Systems shares through to 2027!

| Royston Wild

I think BAE Systems shares could be one of the FTSE 100's best stocks to consider for long-term passive income.…

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I asked ChatGPT if Warren Buffett was the best investor of all time. Here’s what it said

| James Beard

Warren Buffett’s made billions from the stock market. I consulted a popular AI tool to see whether it believes he’s…

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£20k invested in this Stocks & Shares ISA portfolio 10 years ago would be worth…

| Royston Wild

The average Stocks and Shares ISA has delivered a 9%+ return since 2015. Our writer thinks this portfolio could do…

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At 179x earnings, should investors be wary of Tesla stock?

| Dr. James Fox

Tesla stock trades at a phenomenally high valuation, but this contrasts with a rocky few months for the technology company…

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4,000 shares of Tesco could pay this much passive income…

| Ben McPoland

Are Tesco shares worth considering for passive income right now? Ben McPoland takes a closer look at this FTSE 100…

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3 dirt cheap dividend shares to consider in May (including 2 FTSE 100 giants)!

| Royston Wild

Looking for low-cost ways to supercharge your passive income? Here are three high-quality UK dividend shares I like that investors…

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Want to profit from the next stock market crash? 2 things to do now!

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer is not spending a moment trying to predict the timing of the next stock market crash. Instead, he's…

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Is Tesla stock a brilliant bargain lots of people don’t see?

| Christopher Ruane

Someone buying Tesla stock last month could already have seen it rise over 50%. What's going on -- and should…

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£10k invested in M&G shares 5 years ago would have generated a second income of…

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones says the super-sized 9% yield from M&G shares has delivered a generous second income stream even though the…

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3 UK shares to consider for a 6.6%+ dividend yield

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane discusses a trio of blue-chip UK shares investors should consider for their commercial prospects and above-average dividend yields.

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Here’s how someone could start investing for the first time with a spare £400

| Christopher Ruane

It doesn't have to take huge sums to start investing. Here, Christopher Ruane outlines how someone could start with just…

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I’ve been following Warren Buffett to handle this weird 2025 stock market! Here’s how

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane has been using some Warren Buffett wisdom to help him navigate uncertain stock markets. Here's the approach he's…

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£9,000 in savings? Here’s how that could earn £285 a month in passive income

| Christopher Ruane

Fed up of unrealistic passive income ideas? Our writer shows how putting under £10k into dividend shares now could hopefully…

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I asked ChatGPT to suggest 3 UK dividend stocks for further research. Here’s what it said

| Alan Oscroft

Can artificial intelligence come close to the real thing in my search for long-term dividend stocks? No, but it's a…

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Here’s a portfolio of 3 FTSE 100 shares for passive income AND growth!

| Royston Wild

These FTSE 100 shares are tipped to keep growing earnings and dividends. Royston Wild explains why they deserve a close…

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Could savers be missing out on retirement riches by ignoring UK shares?

| Royston Wild

History shows that a well balanced portfolio of cash and UK shares can help Britons achieve financial independence in retirement.

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1 of the widest moats in the FTSE 100

| Stephen Wright

Economies of scale can generate huge advantages for businesses. And there’s a FTSE 100 company that Stephen Wright thinks demonstrates…

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2 cheap UK dividend shares to consider buying in May

| Roland Head

These UK dividend shares look cheap and offer high yields. Roland Head reckons bargain-hunting investors might want to take a…

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What’s inside a millionaire’s Stocks and Shares ISA?

| Mark Hartley

Our writer investigates what a millionaire’s Stocks and Shares ISA might look like and what lessons it holds for long-term…

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3 cheap FTSE 250 stocks to consider buying right now

| Alan Oscroft

With tariff threats fading (though by no means gone yet), I'm turning my attention to looking for bargain buys in…

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3 FTSE 100 stocks that have already risen by over 50% in 2025

| Roland Head

These FTSE 100 stocks have soared this year. Can they keep on motoring, or are they about to run out…

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I just bought this misunderstood UK growth stock for my ISA

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Edward Sheldon just snapped up this UK stock for his portfolio. He reckons the market isn't seeing the long-term potential…

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AI market to hit $4.8trn by 2033! 2 growth stocks to consider now

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Keen to capitalise on the fast-expanding artificial intelligence industry? These growth stocks offer plenty of exposure, says Edward Sheldon.

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Here’s a starter portfolio of FTSE 100 shares for growth and safety!

| Royston Wild

Diversification doesn't have to mean poor returns over time. Here's a selection of FTSE 100 stocks to consider for long-term…

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£5,000 invested in Burberry shares 1 year ago is now worth…

| Dr. James Fox

Burberry shares have underperformed the wider market over the past 12 months with investors struggling to ascertain what fair value…

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£100,000 in savings? Here’s how to potentially unlock a £5k passive income overnight

| Dr. James Fox

Millions of Britons invest for a passive income. Dr James Fox highlights how a sizeable portfolio could generate a juicy…

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£10,000 invested in NatWest shares 15 years ago is now worth…

| Dr. James Fox

NatWest shares have outperformed the FTSE 100 over the past year, but the longer-term performance is rather disappointing. Dr James…

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2 stocks to consider buying while they’re this cheap

| Ben McPoland

Our writer likes the look of two stocks that are down between 20% and 49%. He thinks both are worth…

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Up 49%! But have I backed the wrong horse in my Stocks and Shares ISA? 

| Ben McPoland

I bought this speculative growth stock for my ISA portfolio and it's doing very well. So why does this return…

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£10,000 invested in Tesla stock 1 week ago is now worth…

| Ben McPoland

Tesla stock has been continuing its habit of a lifetime, which is to display incredible volatility in very short spaces…

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As Warren Buffett steps back, here’s the investor I’m turning my attention to

| Stephen Wright

When Warren Buffett steps back from Berkshire Hathaway, who should value investors look to follow? Stephen Wright has one name…

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What’s behind the latest 20% Burberry share price spike?

| Alan Oscroft

The Burberry share price is climbing sharply, even though the fallen fashion giant just revealed a weak full-year performance. What's…

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