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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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Retire wealthy: three super funds for dividend investors

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Love dividends but don't want to pick stocks yourself? Check out these top-performing dividend funds.

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Why I’d ignore the Barclays share price and buy this FTSE 100 dividend stock instead

| Rupert Hargreaves

Rupert Hargreaves looks at one FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) dividend stock he believes is a better buy than struggling Barclays…

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This 8.1% yielder could top up your State Pension

| Rupert Hargreaves

With a dividend yield of over 8%, this stock could help you beat the market and retire comfortably.

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Forget a cash ISA! The FTSE 100 could help you to retire wealthy

| Peter Stephens

The FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) appears to offer better prospects than a cash ISA when it comes to retirement savings.

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3 things you don’t know about the Lloyds share price

| Alan Oscroft

Tempted by the low Lloyds Banking Group plc (LON: LLOY) share price? Here are some things you need to know.

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Forget the State Pension, the FTSE 250 may be all you need

| Peter Stephens

The FTSE 250 (INDEXFTSE: MCX) could boost your retirement savings so that you are less reliant on the State Pension.

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Forget the State Pension, these FTSE 100 dividend growth stocks could help you to retire wealthy

| Royston Wild

Royston Wild reveals two FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) dividend heroes that should make up for the pitiful State Pension.

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Have £2,000 to invest? Here’s what you need to know about the Aston Martin IPO

| Roland Head

Roland Head takes a look at the numbers behind the fast-moving Aston Martin IPO.

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3 things you don’t know about the Aviva share price

| Alan Oscroft

Are you tempted by the low Aviva plc (LON: AV) share price and its sky-high dividends? You should read this…

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How low can the Barclays share price go?

| Roland Head

Roland Head takes a fresh look at Barclays plc (LON:BARC) and makes a call on the stock.

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3 things you don’t know about the Santander share price

| Alan Oscroft

Are shares in Banco Santander SA (LON: BNC) too cheap compared to the sector? Check out these facts.

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Why a stocks and shares ISA beats buy-to-let every time

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones wonders why anybody would bother investing in property when the stock market is far less taxing.

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These two FTSE 250 growth stocks could help you achieve financial independence

| Andy Ross

Andy Ross looks at two FTSE 250 (INDEXFTSE: MCX) stocks he believes should continue to soar!

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Tempted by the Lloyds share price? Why I’d buy FTSE 100 faller Smiths Group first

| Roland Head

Roland Head says he'd look past Lloyds Banking Group plc (LON:LLOY) and choose FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) engineer Smiths Group plc…

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Neil Woodford’s Patient Capital could be set to come storming back

| Alan Oscroft

Is an 8% jump for Woodford Patient Capital Trust plc (LON: WPCT) a signal to buy?

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Here’s why the Tullow Oil share price could be set to beat the FTSE 100

| Peter Stephens

Tullow Oil plc (LON: TLW) appears to have higher growth potential than the FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX).

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Is the Sirius Minerals share price dip your last great buying opportunity?

| Harvey Jones

The time to dig into potash miner Sirius Minerals plc (LSE: SXX) is when the stock has just fallen, like…

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Forget the State Pension, Sainsbury’s is a FTSE 100 dividend share that may be all you need

| Peter Stephens

J Sainsbury plc (LON: SBRY) could deliver stronger returns than the FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) that help to boost your…

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A brilliant 6%+ yielder that I’d buy before October (and one that I’d sell)

| Royston Wild

Royston Wild runs the rule over two big yielders with very different investment outlooks.

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Is the Taylor Wimpey share price heading back to 250p?

| Roland Head

Roland Head questions the outlook for 8.9% yielder Taylor Wimpey plc (LON:TW).

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Here’s why Hurricane Energy shares could keep on climbing into 2019

| Alan Oscroft

The oil price recovery could turn Hurricane Energy plc (LON: HUR) into a big investment success.

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£1,000 to invest? Here are two dividend stocks that could boost your pension

| Alan Oscroft

These two overlooked services industry dividends might be just what you need for great retirement income.

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A cheap FTSE 100 dividend growth stock that I’d buy today and hold for the next 20 years

| Royston Wild

Royston Wild looks at a FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) dividend dynamo that should remain a lucrative share to hold for…

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This FTSE 250 6%-yielder could harm your retirement savings. Here’s what I’d buy instead

| Roland Head

This big FTSE 250 (INDEXFTSE:MCX) dividend could face the axe, says Roland Head.

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Can this recovery stock beat the Next share price in 2019?

| Alan Oscroft

A strong recovery could see this resilient stock surpass Next plc (LON: NXT) over the next 12 months.

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Have £1,000 to invest? Petrofac isn’t the only FTSE 250 dividend stock I’d buy for my pension

| Peter Stephens

Petrofac Limited (LON: PFC) could deliver impressive income appeal alongside another FTSE 250 (INDEXFTSE: MCX) share.

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Why FTSE 100 stock Diageo could be the perfect way to Brexit-proof your portfolio

| Roland Head

Roland Head looks at the latest figures from Diageo plc (LON:DGE) and suggests another FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) stock that could…

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Why I’d buy shares in this growing, dividend-paying AIM company

| Andy Ross

This FTSE AIM All-Share Index (INDEXFTSE: AXX) company could be about to soar along with Boohoo Group plc (LON: BOO).

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Here’s why the Premier Oil share price could be set to double… again

| Peter Stephens

Premier Oil plc (LON: PMO) appears to offer growth at a reasonable price.

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With Unilever set to leave the FTSE 100, is now the time to buy Reckitt Benckiser shares?

| Andy Ross

Here’s why Andy Ross believes shares in Reckitt Benckiser Group plc (LON:RB) will rise when Unilever plc (LON:ULVR) leaves the…

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The Tullow Oil share price and this forgotten oil explorer could help you retire early

| Harvey Jones

FTSE 250 (INDEXFTSE: MCX) share Tullow Oil plc (LON: TLW) and this oil explorer face a brighter future after tough…

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Is Tesco’s share price a bargain after this news?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Tesco plc (LON: TSCO) has plans to take on Aldi and Lidl. Does this affect the investment case?

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£2,000 to invest? This FTSE 250 stock has turned £2,000 into £11,000 in 10 years

| Rupert Hargreaves

Rupert Hargreaves looks at one FTSE 250 (INDEXFTSE: MCX) stock that has smashed the market every year for the past…

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Thinking of buying into the AJ Bell IPO? Read this first

| Rupert Hargreaves

AJ Bell has announced its IPO plans, but should you rush to buy in?

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Inflation is rocketing again! Are you and your investment portfolio prepared?

| Royston Wild

With inflation in the UK on the march again, it's time to take a long look at your portfolio and…

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6 FTSE 100 dividend stocks that could surge on a ‘no-deal’ Brexit

| Royston Wild

Royston Wild reveals a cluster of FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) stocks that could thrive if Britain exits the EU without…

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Why I’d buy this FTSE 250 growth and income stock today, but shun the other

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones says one of these FTSE 250 (INDEXFTSE: MCX) growth and income stocks has missed the bus, while the…

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Should you invest in fast-growing Elektron Technology, down 10% today?

| Kevin Godbold

Why I think share-price weakness could offer a decent buying opportunity with Elektron Technology plc (LON: EKT).

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Should you pile into this FTSE 250 growth stock after today’s 9% rise?

| Alan Oscroft

Here are two FTSE 250 (INDEXFTSE: MCX) stocks which could be set for solid gains in 2019.

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Two dividend-growth stocks that could help you retire with £1 million

| Roland Head

Roland Head looks at two dividend growth stocks which could deliver market-beating returns.

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