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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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2 value-growth stocks that could be too cheap to ignore

| Rupert Hargreaves

These small-caps are trading at discount valuations despite impressive growth forecasts.

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Why I’m considering this dividend-growth stock after today’s news

| Rupert Hargreaves

After setting out its goals for growth, this turnaround play looks appealing once again.

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2 top growth shares for in-the-know investors

| Peter Stephens

These two shares appear to offer reliable growth in an uncertain market.

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2 monster growth stocks smashing the FTSE 100

| Rupert Hargreaves

Beating the FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) has been easy with these companies.

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FTSE 100 stalwart Sainsbury’s isn’t the only growth stock I’d buy with £2,000

| Peter Stephens

J Sainsbury plc (LON: SBRY) could offer growth at a reasonable price alongside this improving company.

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Why this growth stock could help you retire a millionaire

| Roland Head

Roland Head explains why he's excited about the growth potential of this small-cap star.

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These FTSE 250 growth monsters have crushed the FTSE 100 over 2 years

| Kevin Godbold

These two fast-growing firms look set to deliver more total returns for investors.

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Can you afford to miss this FTSE 100 10% yielder?

| Roland Head

Roland Head reveals a FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) stock with a stunningly high yield.

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Can this 5% dividend-yielder provide a safer income than FTSE 100 member Marks and Spencer?

| Peter Stephens

Is there a better income option than Marks and Spencer Group Plc (LON: MKS) despite its 7% dividend yield?

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One 6% dividend stock and one growth stock I’d buy and hold forever

| Roland Head

Roland Head compares two companies from the same sector that could be good picks for either income or growth.

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How much money do you need to save for retirement in the UK?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Do you know how much you need to save for retirement in the UK? Here are two retirement calculators that…

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Why the BAE share price could continue rising after 40% gain

| Peter Stephens

BAE Systems plc (LON: BA) appears to offer further upside due in part to improving market conditions.

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Why I believe the Glencore share price is now too cheap to ignore

| Peter Stephens

Glencore plc (LSE: GLEN) could deliver impressive growth due to being relatively unpopular among investors.

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Two 5%+ yields I wouldn’t touch with a bargepole

| Royston Wild

Royston Wild looks at two big yielders that should be avoided at all costs.

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One 5% yield banking stock I’d buy today

| Roland Head

Roland Head looks at two financial stocks that could crush the big banks.

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2 growth funds for in-the-know investors

| Rupert Hargreaves

Why you shouldn't ignore the high double-digit returns on offers from these funds.

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Are these 2 small-cap value stocks worth buying this April?

| Rupert Hargreaves

These two small-caps look unloved and under-appreciated, could it be time to buy?

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3 dividend stocks I believe could be perfect for retirement

| Rupert Hargreaves

If you're looking for stocks to retire on, these three have been mainstays for decades.

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Why Santander’s share price could be about to skyrocket

| Peter Stephens

Banco Santander SA (LON: BNC) appears to offer growth at a very reasonable price.

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

| Peter Stephens

These two investment trusts appear to have strong income prospects.

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Should you pile into Carr’s Group, up 12% today?

| Kevin Godbold

The market likes today’s half-year results from Carr’s Group (LON: CARR) and there could be more to come for investors.

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How UK investors could build a Warren Buffett portfolio

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Warren Buffett is the greatest investor of all time. Here's how to build a portfolio just like his.

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Will the WPP share price ever make a successful comeback?

| Paul Summers

What does the departure of long-standing CEO Martin Sorrell mean for FTSE 100 advertising giant WPP plc (LON:WPP)?

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Income investors: 2 stocks with sustainable 4%+ dividend yields

| Jack Tang

Two dependable small-cap dividend shares with sustainable 4%+ yields.

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Why tobacco companies offer more retirement potential than pharma stocks

| Peter Stephens

The tobacco industry could experience significant growth which may help it to outperform a range of pharma stocks.

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Will these heavily-shorted stocks sink further in 2018?

| Paul Summers

Paul Summers takes a look at two of the most hated companies on the market.

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Why Saga’s 7% dividend yield could be the buy of the decade

| Roland Head

Roland Head explains why he's added Saga plc (LON:SAGA) to his buy list after last week's results.

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Are these discounted investment trusts really a bargain?

| Jack Tang

These investment trusts are currently trading at more than a 20% discount to their net asset values, but is that…

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The FTSE 100 income shares I’d buy and hold forever

| Ian Pierce

Rapidly rising profits are driving outsized dividend hikes at these FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) giants that could signal they're long-term…

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HSBC’s share price shows it could be the best banking stock around

| Ian Pierce

The share price of HSBC Holdings plc (LON: HSBA) could be primed for lift-off thanks to bumper dividends, strong profit…

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Missed the ISA deadline? It’s not too late to start saving

| Rupert Hargreaves

It makes sense to start putting money in your ISA as soon as possible.

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Can you afford to miss this brilliant 7% yielder?

| Royston Wild

Royston Wild looks at an unloved dividend share that could make you rich.

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Is UK Oil & Gas Investments a bargain after recent share price fall?

| Peter Stephens

Does UK Oil & Gas Investments plc (LON: UKOG) have impressive turnaround potential?

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A FTSE 100 growth dividend stock I’d buy today

| Royston Wild

Royston Wild looks at a FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) share with outstanding dividend prospects.

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3 top funds for dividend investors to buy in 2018

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Love dividends? Check out these top UK dividend funds.

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Why GlaxoSmithKline’s share price could be about to skyrocket

| Ian Pierce

A 5%+ yield, double-digit profit growth, improving balance sheet and dirt-cheap valuation put GlaxoSmithKline plc (LON: GSK) in a fantastic…

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ISA season: 2 monster growth stocks for the new tax year

| Jack Tang

ISA investors might want to look at these under-the-radar growth stocks that have exciting prospects.

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1 Footsie dividend stock I’d sell straight away to buy Tesco

| Rupert Hargreaves

This FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) stalwart does not have the same attractive qualities as Tesco plc (LON: TSCO).

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Why banking and pharma stocks could drive the FTSE 100 to 8,000 points

| Peter Stephens

Improving performance could be ahead for the FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) due to the outlook for banking and pharma stocks.

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Can the Mothercare share price make a successful comeback?

| Roland Head

Roland Head examines the latest update from Mothercare plc (LON:MTC) and asks if the shares could be a recovery play.

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