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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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Down 14% from February, could IAG’s share price soar after stunning Q1 results? 

| Simon Watkins

IAG’s share price has fallen over the past few months, but another set of strong results and good earnings forecasts…

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BT’s share price is up 45% from its 1-year high, but I think much more value remains…

| Simon Watkins

BT’s share price is up on the year, but a lot of value could still be left in the shares.…

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£10,000 invested in an S&P 500 ETF near the post-‘Liberation Day’ lows is now worth…

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

The S&P 500 index has staged a spectacular rebound in recent weeks. So anyone who invested near the April lows…

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£10,000 invested in Palantir stock 1 month ago is now worth…

| Dr. James Fox

Palantir stock's risen 520% over the past 12 months and 38% over one month. Dr James Fox asks whether he’s…

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Should I sell my Burberry shares after yesterday’s ‘insane’ 18% jump?

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones was stunned to see his Burberry shares rocket yesterday, despite what looked like a poor set of results.…

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Is it time to reconsider these FTSE housebuilder stocks?

| Dr. James Fox

Housebuilders listed on the FTSE 350 have severely underperformed in recent years. Dr James Fox explores whether there are bargains…

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Up 22% in a month, has the JD Sports share price finally bottomed?

| Andrew Mackie

After a torrid few years, the JD Sports share price is finally moving in the right direction, so should this…

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£10,000 invested in Barclays shares during lockdown is now worth…

| Dr. James Fox

Five years ago, many of us were simply wiling away our lockdown days sat at home. But an investment in…

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£20k to invest? A FTSE 100 share, ETF and investment trust to consider for a £1,940 second income

| Royston Wild

Have cash to deploy in an ISA, SIPP or general investment account? Here's a diversified portfolio to consider when targeting…

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

| Dr. James Fox

Tesco shares have been a big win for many long-term investors. Dr James Fox takes a closer look at the…

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

| Royston Wild

Burberry shares have surged today, reducing long-term investors' losses. Could now be the time for me to buy the FTSE…

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See how much income a £20k Stocks and Shares ISA could pay this year… and in 25 years

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones does the sums on a £20,000 Stocks and Shares ISA to show how much passive income it could…

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I’m throwing every penny at today’s stock market recovery – I think it has further to run

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones has gone all in on the stock market recovery, investing every penny at his disposal. Despite the recent…

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Is BP 1 of the best UK shares to buy right now?

| Stephen Wright

BP shares trade at a discount to their US counterparts and come with a 6.5% dividend yield. Is this an…

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How to try and spot a bargain FTSE 100 share

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane has been shopping for FTSE 100 bargains amid market turbulence. Here are some of the key things he…

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Here’s what £10,000 in Rolls-Royce shares today could be worth in 2 years

| Alan Oscroft

Rolls-Royce shares are up 90% in the past year, and up 840% over five years. How long can that kind…

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Here’s how much an investor needs in an ISA to earn over £900,000 by compounding dividends!

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane walks through some practical points as to how a long-term investor could aim to generate over £900k from…

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£20,000 invested in the FTSE 100 would pay a second income of…

| Ben McPoland

For investors looking to generate a second income from the stock market, the UK's blue-chip index still takes some beating.

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The S&P 500 is now up year-to-date! Here’s what I think happens next

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith talks through the sharp rally in the S&P 500 in recent weeks, but explains why cautious optimism is…

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6.7% yield! Here’s the dividend forecast for Imperial Brands shares to 2027

| Royston Wild

Imperial Brands' shares are tipped to deliver more market-topping dividends. Does this make the FTSE 100 firm a slam-dunk buy…

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This S&P 500 dividend stock has crashed 48% and now has a P/E of 13!

| Ben McPoland

One blue-chip dividend stock from the S&P 500 index has lost nearly half its value in just four weeks. Is…

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Here’s how much £10,000 invested in National Grid shares 5 years ago is now worth…

| James Beard

Although he doesn’t own any National Grid shares, our writer’s a bit of a fan of the stock. Here, he…

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£10,000 invested in Marks and Spencer shares 10 years ago is now worth…

| Royston Wild

Have Marks and Spencer shares delivered a positive return in the last decade? And should I consider buying the FTSE…

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Down 15% despite strong earnings forecasts, should investors consider this FTSE medical tech giant?

| Simon Watkins

This FTSE 100 medical equipment manufacturer is forecast to see excellent earnings growth in the next three years and looks…

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The Burberry share price rises despite reporting a post-tax loss of £75m!

| James Beard

Our writer’s surprised how the Burberry share price has reacted following the release of the luxury fashion brand’s latest results.

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Down 7%, is BAE Systems’ share price an unmissable bargain for me, especially after its Q1 trading update?

| Simon Watkins

BAE Systems’ share price has dipped recently, despite a strong update for the first quarter, leaving it looking even more…

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This 10%-yielding FTSE 250 dividend stock looks great! But does it have long-term promise?

| Mark Hartley

Discover why this 10%-yielding FTSE 250 stock could be a strong long-term income investment – and what risks investors should…

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My 9,249 Lloyds shares paid me income of £303 in 18 months – I’ll get another £195 next week

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones says his Lloyds shares have delivered a modest stream of dividends in the last year or so, and…

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An underrated value stock? I think investors should take a closer look

| Dr. James Fox

This value stock appears overlooked by the market. And that’s quite rare right now as the stock market recovers from…

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Up 35% in a month! But is this electrifying UK growth share a total gamble?

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones wishes he'd had a flutter on gaming group Entain last year, as it's now smashing the FTSE 100.…

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Should I buy the most popular FTSE 100 stock on AJ Bell?

| Ben McPoland

Our writer can see the appeal of this recently popular dividend stock from the FTSE 100 index. But will he…

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UK shares are booming again as the FTSE recovers! Here’s what I’m watching

| Mark Hartley

Mark Hartley takes a deep dive to see which UK shares are lagging behind in the current market rally. Has…

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I bought 1,779 Legal & General shares 2 years ago – see how much dividend income I’ve got since

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones holds Legal & General shares and has been pretty underwhelmed by their performance so far. The dividend is…

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Is the FTSE 100 set to soar? Here are 3 ways to aim to cash in

| Alan Oscroft

My outlook for the FTSE 100 is definitely brightening as we get deeper into 2025. How can we make the…

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£10k invested in NatWest shares on the ‘Liberation Day’ dip is today worth…

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones looks at how NatWest shares have been knocked off course during recent market turbulence, but are now bouncing…

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£5,000 invested in Nvidia stock just before the tariff news is now worth…

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith talks through the erratic movements in Nvidia stock over the past six weeks and reveals where an investor…

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3 high-yield passive income stocks to consider buying right now

| Alan Oscroft

These stocks with big dividend yields look very tempting. Passive income investors could do well to consider taking the plunge.

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Is a motley collection of businesses holding back this FTSE 100 stock?

| Andrew Mackie

Andrew Mackie explains why he's remained loyal to this FTSE 100 stock despite several of its businesses continuing to struggle…

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3 top growth stocks driving wealth in my Stocks and Shares ISA

| Ben McPoland

Our writer shines a light on a trio of outperforming growth firms in his Stocks and Shares ISA portfolio. They're…

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Here’s where analysts expect the Lloyds share price to be a year from now

| Stephen Wright

The Lloyds share price has fared well so far in 2025. But with some big issues on the horizon, can…

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