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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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£5,000 invested in Scottish Mortgage shares just 1 month ago is now worth…

| Ben McPoland

Ben McPoland takes a look at a handful of growth shares in the Scottish Mortgage portfolio to see how they…

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2 UK stocks that could be set for a roaring recovery

| Ben McPoland

This investor highlights a pair of UK stocks from the FTSE 100 and FTSE 250 indexes that may be set…

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3 of the best pieces of advice from Warren Buffett’s final annual meeting

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith reviews some of the highlights from Warren Buffett's final conference and details investing lessons that everyone can learn…

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The Card Factory share price sinks after reporting its 2025 results

| James Beard

Our writer considers why the Card Factory share price responded negatively to this morning’s results announcement and latest trading update.

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Just released: the 3 best growth-focused stocks to consider buying in May [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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£10k invested in Vodafone shares a decade ago is now worth…

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Despite paying big dividends, Vodafone shares have produced negative overall returns over the last decade meaning investors have lost money.

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Hargreaves Lansdown investors are piling into BP shares for a 7% yield. Is that a smart move?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

BP shares have tanked and the dividend yield's risen. Could there be a great opportunity here for long-term investors?

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

| Royston Wild

Should dividend investors consider buying Barclays shares to hold for the next few years? Royston Wild looks at the FTSE…

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4 reasons why I think the Shell share price fell on rumours the group wants to buy BP

| James Beard

The Shell share price responded negatively after newspaper stories emerged claiming that the energy giant’s considering buying its smaller rival.

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Down 20% over the year, is GSK’s share price a stunning bargain after its Q1 results?

| Simon Watkins

GSK’s share price has fallen significantly in the past 12 months, but this could mean it looks a major bargain…

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Is this an unmissable opportunity to buy Berkshire Hathaway shares?

| Dr. James Fox

Berkshire Hathaway shares dropped 5% on Monday, 5 May, after Warren Buffett surprised investors, announcing his retirement at the AGM.

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After a very positive trading update, is it time for me to buy this FTSE AI-powered gem?

| Simon Watkins

This FTSE 100 technology star’s recent results were impressive, driving up its share price but is there enough value left…

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What’s going on with Standard Chartered shares?

| Dr. James Fox

Standard Chartered shares have endured considerable volatility in recent weeks. Dr James Fox takes a closer look at the banking…

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

| Dr. James Fox

Lloyds shares are increasingly popular among investors, with the stock surging over the past two years. However, volatility has been…

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Here’s why 2025 could be a make or break year for Tesla stock

| Dr. James Fox

Tesla stock's still richly valued despite losing almost half its market cap. Dr James Fox explains why it really has…

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£10,000 invested in Marks and Spencer shares before the cyberattack is now worth…

| Charlie Carman

A hacking group's ransomware attack is hurting Marks and Spencer shares. Here's why investors should now tread cautiously with the…

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Should Berkshire Hathaway still be on my list of shares to buy?

| Stephen Wright

As shares in Warren Buffett’s company fall on news of the CEO’s retirement, is this an opportunity to buy or…

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1 FTSE 100 retail stock investors should consider right now

| Ken Hall

Ken Hall has his eye on J Sainsbury as a shareholder-friendly FTSE 100 retail stock that is trading cheaply compared…

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Legal & General shares yield 9% but trade at a 10-year low! Are they a deadly value trap?

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones loves all the dividend income he's getting from Legal & General shares, but he's starting to get a…

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£5,000 invested in Barclays shares a month ago is now worth…

| Andrew Mackie

Barclays has been a terrific investment over the past month as well as over the last year. But can its…

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What should we do about Berkshire Hathaway stock now Warren Buffett is retiring?

| Alan Oscroft

Warren Buffett is to step down from Berkshire Hathway at the end of the current year, after an amazing 60…

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My favourite S&P 500 growth stock is on fire! What’s going on?

| Ben McPoland

Ben McPoland has been very pleased with the performance of this S&P 500 stock in 2025. But is it still…

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Are Glencore shares a bargain after falling 33%?

| Andrew Mackie

With the Glencore share price in freefall decline, Andrew Mackie assesses whether now is the time for investors to consider…

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Why I’m considering considering breaking my own investing rules for this value stock

| Stephen Wright

Warren Buffett says that if he were to start again, he’d look for old-fashioned value stocks. Stephen Wright thinks there’s…

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Up 52% in my ISA in 2025, this growth stock’s on fire! What’s going on?

| Ben McPoland

This investor’s favourite new growth stock is off to a flying start this year, posting strong gains in his ISA…

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£5k invested in this FTSE 250 stock 5 years back would now be worth over £30k!

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith talks through a phenomenal performance of a FTSE 250 firm that has been strong in emerging markets and…

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2 dividend stocks with yields double the current base rate

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith reviews a couple of dividend stocks that currently yield over 9%, which he believes fairly compensate an investor…

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This legendary British stock market investor generated a 900% return in just over 10 years. Here’s how

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Between 2001 and 2013, this British stock market investor turned every $1 of investor money into around $10. So what…

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This brilliant FTSE growth share goes ex-dividend on 8 May. Time to consider buying it?

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones picks out a FTSE 100 growth share that has momentum on its side, even in today's turbulent market.…

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Billionaire Bill Ackman has 100% of his FTSE 100 fund in under 15 stocks. I think these are the best of them

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Edward Sheldon highlights two brilliant stocks in Bill Ackman’s FTSE 100 fund, Pershing Square Holdings. He believes they’re worth considering…

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Up 21% in a month but still at a 10-year low! Time to consider buying this red-hot income stock?

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones is excited to spot a FTSE 100 income stock that's finally starting to show its long-term recovery potential…

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This 9%-yielding passive income stock is down 10% from February. Is now the time for me to add to my holding?

| Simon Watkins

This ultra-high-yielding FTSE 100 passive income gem can generate enormous passive income over time, especially using the power of dividend…

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10x industry growth: could these be the best stocks to buy for the next decade?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

With cyberattacks hitting the headlines, Ed Sheldon is wondering if the best stocks to buy for the next decade could…

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Here’s why I think the Lloyds share price could do well even if interest rates continue to fall

| James Beard

Our writer considers the argument that the Lloyds share price could come under pressure if the Bank of England continues…

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In the mid-£8 range now, HSBC’s share price looks a bargain to me anywhere under £17.24

| Simon Watkins

HSBC’s share price has fallen largely due to the recent US tariffs announcement, but does this mean a major bargain…

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The JD Sports share price could undervalue the FTSE 100 retailer by up to 95%

| James Beard

Despite rallying over the past three weeks, our writer thinks the JD Sports Fashion share price has further to go.…

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Here are the growth forecasts for Aston Martin shares through to 2027!

| Royston Wild

Aston Martin's shares have slumped 98% in price since 2018. Is the FTSE 250 carmaker finally about to climb off…

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A £10,000 investment in Scottish Mortgage shares is now worth…

| Royston Wild

Scottish Mortgage shares are on sale in May following recent price weakness. Is the FTSE 100 growth stock now too…

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Here’s the dividend forecast for Tesco shares through to 2028!

| Royston Wild

Tesco shares are popular with investors seeking to make a stable second income. But just how robust is this FTSE…

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Here’s a cheap FTSE 250 share I’m avoiding like the plague right now

| Royston Wild

Watches of Switzerland shares have tanked 37% in the year to date. And I think the FTSE 250 business could…

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