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Recently released: December’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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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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Why becoming a contrarian investor could be your ticket to financial independence

| Paul Summers

These stocks are great examples of why learning to do what others won't can have a huge impact on your…

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Should you buy these FTSE 100 dividend stocks that yield over 5%?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Edward Sheldon looks at two FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) dividend stocks that offer high dividend yields.

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The FTSE 100 might look cheap but here’s why I’m buying the FTSE 250

| Rupert Hargreaves

Here's why I believe the FTSE 250 (INDEXFTSE: MCX) is a much better buy than the FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX).

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2 stocks yielding 5%+ in the FTSE 250 I’d buy with £2,000 

| Kevin Godbold

I think this big-yielding pair are worth your research time right now.

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Is it time to pile into FTSE 100 stock Whitbread?

| Kevin Godbold

Activist investors want Whitbread plc (LON: WTB) to spin off Costa. Should you get involved in the shares?

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Why FTSE 100 dividend stocks could be the big winners in 2018

| Peter Stephens

The FTSE 100's (INDEXFTSE:UKX) income appeal could help to support its performance this year.

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2 FTSE 250 stocks with sustainable 5%+ dividend yields

| Jack Tang

These two FTSE 250 (INDEXFTSE: MCX) stocks could offer a safe source of income for investors.

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The Tesco share price is rising. I’d keep buying

| Roland Head

Roland Head explains why he still rates Tesco plc (LON:TSCO) as an income buy.

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Here’s why you should never buy at stock market peaks!

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones says technology stocks are flying but be warned, troughs can follow peaks in all sectors and last far…

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ISA season: 2 top investment trusts for the new tax year

| Jack Tang

Looking for new ideas for your ISA? These top-performing investment trusts are worth a closer look.

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Why I believe the Lloyds share price is far too cheap

| Rupert Hargreaves

The Lloyds Banking Group plc (LON: LLOY) share price could rise 108% from current levels.

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3 top growth funds to buy in 2018

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Edward Sheldon identifies three top mutual funds to buy that have a focus on growth stocks.

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A FTSE 100 super growth stock I’d spend £2,000 on today

| Royston Wild

This FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) stock is in great shape to keep doling out delicious earnings growth.

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RBS isn’t the only FTSE 100 dividend share I’m avoiding like the plague

| Royston Wild

Royston Wild explains why Royal Bank of Scotland plc (LON: RBS) isn't the only (INDEXFTSE: UKX) income share to be…

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The investor lifecycle: how it affects you

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Understanding where you are in the investor lifecycle is an important part of financial planning.

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2 FTSE 100 dividend stocks yielding 5%+ I’d buy with £2,000

| Kevin Godbold

Big yields on offer from these two FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) stocks look attractive.

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Could Warren Buffett make $84 billion in today’s stock market?

| Peter Stephens

Does the FTSE 100 still offer upside potential after the bull market of recent years?

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IQE isn’t the only super growth stock I’d buy with £2,000 today

| Royston Wild

IQE plc (LON: IQE) has already proven its mettle as a brilliant growth generator. Royston Wild looks at another stock…

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Why FTSE 100 faller Reckitt Benckiser is a stock I’d buy and hold forever

| Roland Head

Roland Head digests the latest figures from FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) heavyweight Reckitt Benckiser Group plc (LON:RB).

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2 growth stocks that are absurdly cheap right now

| Royston Wild

Royston Wild zeroes in on two great growth stocks that can be picked up affordably right now.

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Two FTSE 100 growth stocks I’d buy with £2,000 today

| Peter Stephens

These two FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) shares could offer growth at a reasonable price.

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One FTSE 100 dividend stock and one growth stock I’d buy with £1,000 today

| Peter Stephens

These two shares could deliver performance which is ahead of the FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX).

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Why the Santander share price could smash the FTSE 100 this year

| Rupert Hargreaves

If you want to beat the FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) this year, the Banco Santander SA (LON: BNC) share price…

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I believe these 3 stocks are absurdly cheap right now

| Rupert Hargreaves

Are these the cheapest stocks on the market right now?

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2 shares that look absurdly cheap right now

| Peter Stephens

These two stocks could deliver successful turnarounds after difficult periods.

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Standard Life shares and this turnaround stock offer 6% dividends at a bargain price

| Harvey Jones

FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) listed Standard Life Aberdeen plc (LON: SLA) and this dividend bargain have had a bumpy time…

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Are these five FTSE 100 8%+ yielders too good to be true?

| Harvey Jones

These five FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) dividend heroes offer dizzying income levels but Harvey Jones reckons they might just be…

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One dividend growth stock I’d buy ahead of FTSE 100 member Rolls-Royce

| Roland Head

Does FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) turnaround Rolls-Royce Holding plc (LON:RR) deserve a buy rating?

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Why I’d shun this mining flop and buy the Glencore share price dip instead

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones says Glencore plc (LON: GLEN) is one of today's more tempting mining stocks, but thinks you should leave…

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I’d always buy superstock SSE before this dog of a share

| Kevin Godbold

Potentially reliable dividends and a recovering share price attract me to SSE plc (LON: SSE) before this lossmaking speculative stock.

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Is it time to buy these FTSE 100-crushing growth stocks?

| Rupert Hargreaves

If you want to beat the FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX), these stocks could help you.

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Why Shell’s share price could skyrocket alongside this sector peer

| Peter Stephens

Royal Dutch Shell Plc (LON: RDSB) could deliver strong capital growth over the long run alongside an industry peer.

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One growth stock and one FTSE 100 dividend stock you could buy with £2,000 today

| Rupert Hargreaves

You could beat the FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) with a combination of these two market-beaters.

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Unilever: a FTSE 100 dividend share I’d buy and hold forever

| Royston Wild

Royston Wild explains why Unilever plc (LON: ULVR) is a brilliant FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) share to buy and stash…

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Why I believe now could be the time to buy the Tullow Oil share price

| Rupert Hargreaves

2018 could be the year the Tullow Oil plc (LON:TLW) share price makes a comeback.

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Why these super growth stocks could be too cheap to ignore

| Roland Head

Roland Head looks at a turnaround that may be on the cusp of delivering huge gains.

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Two FTSE 100 dividend growth stocks I’d sell straight away

| Peter Stephens

These two FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) shares appear to be grossly overvalued.

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Why I’d avoid this quality and value stock in favour of Saga

| Kevin Godbold

I’d rather back Saga plc’s (LON: SAGA) turnaround and growth potential than this quality and value trap.

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These small-cap growth stocks are crushing the FTSE 100

| Paul Summers

Looking for better returns? These minnows have seriously outperformed the market's top tier.

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2 FTSE 250 dividend stocks yielding 4%+ that I’d buy with £2,000 today

| Royston Wild

These two FTSE 250 (INDEXFTSE: MCX) monster yielders could make you a fortune now and in the future.

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