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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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These 4 FTSE 250 dividend shares could provide an income for life

| Royston Wild

This article looks at some of the brilliant dividend shares on offer from the FTSE 250 (INDEXFTSE: MCX).

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Thinking of investing in buy-to-let? Buying these FTSE 100 shares may be a better idea

| Peter Stephens

A number of FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) shares could offer stronger risk/reward opportunities than buy-to-let.

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The top 3 mistakes people make when saving for retirement

| Peter Stephens

By overcoming these three potential challenges, you could boost your retirement savings.

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How you can top up your State Pension with the FTSE 100

| Peter Stephens

The FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) could offer a solution to a disappointing State Pension.

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Are these FTSE 100 stocks brilliant bargains or just value traps?

| Royston Wild

Could these two FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) shares be considered risk-heavy duds or under-bought beauties?

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Is the Sports Direct share price set to storm back after 3-month slump?

| Alan Oscroft

Sports Direct International plc (LON: SPD) shares have had a dreadful five years, but could they be set for a…

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Boohoo share price: good value or trap?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Boohoo Group plc's (LON: BOO) share price has just surged after half-year results. Is it too late to get involved?

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Why the BP share price could hit record highs in 2019

| Roland Head

Roland Head looks at the outlook for BP plc (LON:BP) and considers a small-cap that could explode.

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Is FTSE 100 faller RSA Insurance a top buy after 9% plunge?

| Alan Oscroft

Do big falls turn RSA Insurance Group plc (LON: RSA) and Dialight plc (LON: DIA) shares into unmissable bargains?

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How low can the easyJet share price go?

| Paul Summers

Market sentiment towards budget airline easyJet plc (LSE:EZJ) has changed in recent months. Can its latest trading update revive the…

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Thinking of investing in the 88E share price? You really need to read this

| Peter Stephens

Could the 88 Energy Ltd (LON: 88E) share price deliver improved performance in future?

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How high can the GKP share price go after trebling in one year?

| Peter Stephens

Does Gulf Keystone Petroleum Limited (LON: GKP) offer further capital growth potential?

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Could the upcoming AJ Bell IPO launch the next Hargreaves Lansdown?

| Harvey Jones

In its upcoming IPO, online wealth platform AJ Bell will be aiming to match the success enjoyed by Hargreaves Lansdown…

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Why a stocks and shares ISA can liberate you from State Pension misery

| Harvey Jones

Please don't put your faith in the State Pension, boost your chances of a happy retirement by investing in stocks…

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2 cheap stocks I’d buy right now

| G A Chester

Hidden value adds to the attraction of these two growth-and-income stocks, says G A Chester.

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3 FTSE 250 dividend stocks I’d buy and hold for half a century

| Royston Wild

I'm confident enough to suggest that these FTSE 250 (INDEXFTSE: MCX) dividend shares could make investors a packet over the…

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Thinking of buying the Saga share price? Read this first

| Roland Head

Roland Head runs his eye over the latest figures from over-50s insurer Saga plc (LON:SAGA) and suggests a high-yield alternative.

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Purplebricks isn’t the only Neil Woodford share I’d sell today

| Royston Wild

Royston Wild explains why Purplebricks Group plc (LON: PURP) isn't the sole Woodford-held share that he'd sell immediately.

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Why the Anglo American share price could outperform the FTSE 100

| Roland Head

Roland Head takes a long-term view on the valuation of FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) miner Anglo American plc (LON:AAL).

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Is Sirius Minerals an unmissable bargain at today’s price?

| Paul Summers

Despite recovering from the big sell-off, Sirius Minerals plc (LSE: SXX) could still be worth buying right now, thinks Paul…

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2 high-growth stocks that are just getting started

| G A Chester

G A Chester reveals two growth stocks with the potential to make you a fortune in the coming years.

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Is the DCC share price a must-have bargain after 6% fall?

| Alan Oscroft

DCC plc (LON: DCC) and Halfords Group plc (LON: HFD) share prices both slump, so is it time to load…

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An impressive 5%-yielding dividend growth stock you’re probably overlooking

| Royston Wild

Royston Wild reveals an exceptional growth and dividend stock that could make investors a fortune.

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Why this 6%-yielding FTSE 100 dividend stock could leave a hole in your retirement fund

| Royston Wild

Royston Wild looks at a FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) stock which could leave a gaping great hole in your retirement…

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3 ‘buy-and-hold’ FTSE 100 dividend stocks for October

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Are you a long-term investor? Take a look at these three FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) stocks.

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Why the KAZ Minerals share price could outperform the FTSE 100

| Peter Stephens

KAZ Minerals plc (LON: KAZ) appears to offer stronger prospects than the FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX).

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Forget a cash ISA! FTSE 100 share Whitbread could help you retire early

| Peter Stephens

Whitbread plc (LON: WTB) appears to offer stronger investment potential than the FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX).

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Have £2,000 to spend? These out-of-favour growth stocks could still help you retire early

| Paul Summers

Paul Summers takes a look at two acquisition-friendly growth stocks, both of which reported to the market this morning.

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Does absurdly cheap Saga’s whopping 7% dividend make it an unmissable buy?

| Harvey Jones

Over-50s travel and insurance specialist Saga plc (LON: SAGA) tempts with a dizzying yield at a reduced valuation, Harvey Jones…

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How high can the Genel Energy share price go?

| Peter Stephens

Are further gains ahead for Genel Energy plc (LON: GENL)?

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Is Aviva’s share price a bargain right now?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Aviva plc (LON: AV) shares are under 500p again. Does the price offer value?

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3 FTSE 250 dividend stocks to buy and hold for the next 50 years

| Royston Wild

These three FTSE 250 (INDEXFTSE: MCX) shares could make you a fortune all the way through to retirement.

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Buyer beware! I think this inflation-beating FTSE 100 dividend stock is far, far too risky today

| Royston Wild

Royston Wild looks at a FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) share that could decimate your investment returns.

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A cheap FTSE 100 dividend growth stock I’d buy and hold for the next decade

| Royston Wild

Royston Wild picks out a FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) share with exceptional dividend potential.

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Why this super growth stock could be heading for the FTSE 100

| Roland Head

This fast-growing stock reminds Roland Head of an earlier FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) success story.

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2 tech growth stocks I’d buy and hold for the next 20 years

| Roland Head

Roland Head explains why these two technology stocks could be profitable long-term buys.

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3 reasons I’d invest in the Centrica share price today

| Alan Oscroft

Here are the reasons why I think Centrica plc (LON: CNA) is a great stock to buy for the next…

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Should you participate in the Funding Circle IPO?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Considering investing in the Funding Circle IPO? Read this now.

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Are these two overlooked dividend growth stocks about to enjoy a massive turnaround?

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones says these two strugglers still have something to prove.

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Forget buy to let! This commercial property stock hasn’t cut its dividend for 58 years

| Roland Head

Roland Head looks at two property stocks that could give you a stress-free lifetime income.

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