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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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Is April’s worst-performing FTSE blue-chip the best share to buy in May?

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones picks out a FTSE 100 stock that plunged more than 20% in April and examines whether it's the…

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These 3 FTSE 100 stocks have been on fire over the past 12 months!

| Ben McPoland

Looking at the standout FTSE 100 stocks across the past year, it's striking just how varied this group of top…

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2 world-class S&P 500 stocks I’ve been buying hand over fist in the market sell-off

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Edward Sheldon believes these two S&P 500 stocks have huge long-term potential and he’s been buying while markets have been…

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On a P/E ratio of 17, is Alphabet the best growth stock to consider buying in 2025?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Alphabet's been a brilliant growth stock over the last few decades. And right now, it’s trading at a very attractive…

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1 month after ‘Liberation Day’, here are the FTSE 100’s winners and losers

| James Beard

On 2 April, President Trump caused chaos after announcing a massive increase in tariffs. One month on, our writer looks…

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Investing £20k a year into an ISA for 20 years gives a potential passive income of…

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones says investors who commit to building a passive income from a spread of FTSE shares may be surprised…

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The best-performing FTSE 100 stock over the last year is…

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

This under-the-radar financial stock in the FTSE 100 index has soared over the last year, more than doubling investors’ money.

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Prediction: I think this stock could be Warren Buffett’s next big acquisition

| Stephen Wright

Warren Buffett has been accumulating cash over the last couple of years. Stephen Wright thinks a big announcement could be…

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As these UK stocks fall, should I keep buying?

| Stephen Wright

A couple of Stephen Wright’s UK stocks have been falling lately. But is this a further buying opportunity, or are…

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£20k to invest? 7 FTSE 100 dividend shares that could deliver a £1,180 passive income just this year!

| Royston Wild

Here's how a diversified portfolio of FTSE 100 shares could deliver a substantial passive income in 2025 and potentially beyond.

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3 FTSE 100 growth, value and dividend shares to consider for a winning ISA!

| Royston Wild

Royston Wild reckons these FTSE 100 shares demand close attention from investors building a Stocks and Shares ISA today.

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Looking for UK dividend shares? £20k invested here could provide a £1,300 passive income in the next year!

| Royston Wild

A 6%-plus dividend yield makes this one of the UK's most attractive passive income shares in my book. Let's take…

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£10,000 invested in Nvidia stock on Liberation Day is now worth…

| Dr. James Fox

Nvidia stock has shown a shocking amount of volatility for a company that once had a market cap over $3.5trn.…

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Why did the Greggs share price rise 7% in April?

| Dr. James Fox

Dr James Fox isn’t the biggest fan of this British retail stock, but clearly some investors are, given the share…

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Here’s how a Stocks & Shares ISA investor could target a £27k passive income!

| Royston Wild

Looking for ways to build a winning Stocks and Shares ISA? Buying FTSE 100, FTSE 250 and S&P 500 shares…

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£10,000 invested in Alphabet stock on 2 April is now worth…

| Dr. James Fox

On 2 April, Donald Trump released the details on his international trade policy. Dr James Fox explores how Alphabet stock…

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The BAE share price has soared 51% this year! Could it go even higher?

| Christopher Ruane

The BAE Systems share price has grown by over half so far this year. Our writer sees some grounds for…

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£20k to spare? Here’s how investors could use that to kickstart a £45k+ passive income

| Royston Wild

Looking for ways to make a jumbo passive income? Consider investing in this fund that I think, over time,could create…

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Warren Buffett’s net worth just increased by $11.5bn. Here’s how I’m trying to copy him

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith explains why Warren Buffett has ridden out the recent market volatility so well, along with mulling over his…

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Meta stock surges after bumper earnings. Should I buy now?

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith talks through the results just out that are sending Meta stock higher, along with why this could spark…

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Is the stock market now heading for a bull run?

| Ben McPoland

This writer explains why he tries to look for signals rather than noise in the stock market when it comes…

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2 mega-cheap penny stocks to consider in May

| Royston Wild

These penny stocks look dirt cheap, reckons our writer Royston Wild. Here's why they could be great UK shares to…

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‘Sell in May’ – or buy bargain UK shares?

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane has no plans to take a blanket approach of selling in May and going away. He's hunting for…

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As the Persimmon share price barely moves on positive trading, is the market missing a chance?

| Alan Oscroft

How much longer will the Persimmon share price remain depressed? This latest update suggests things are looking up this year.

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2 dividend stocks I’m staying well away from… for now

| Stephen Wright

Dividend stocks can be a great source of long-term passive income, but investors shouldn’t ignore obvious risks when looking for…

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Why the IAG share price probably isn’t as cheap as it looks

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

The IAG share price looks like a bargain at the moment. But with this stock, there are some risks investors…

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Forecast: in 12 months the red-hot NatWest share price could turn £10k into…

| Harvey Jones

Last year the NatWest share price suddenly went off like a rocket. Harvey Jones examines whether the FTSE 100 bank…

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Forecast: in 12 months from now the Aston Martin share price could turn £10k into…

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones has had to avert his eyes from the Aston Martin share price, which continues to see severe collision…

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£9,000 in savings? Here’s how investors could target £17,854 in annual dividend income from this FTSE 250 high-yield star!

| Simon Watkins

This FTSE 250 dividend gem delivers an extremely high yield that can make huge passive income over time and its…

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Up 703%, could Rolls-Royce shares crash?

| Muhammad Cheema

Rolls-Royce shares have had an incredible run since early 2023. However, have they risen too far, too fast? Muhammad Cheema…

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Down 13% in a month! Is the Shell share price just too cheap for me to ignore?

| Harvey Jones

It's been a tough year for the Shell share price, but the FTSE 100 energy giant now looks ridiculously cheap.…

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Up 7.5% in a week! Is the GSK share price about to do an AstraZeneca?

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones says the GSK share price has dramatically underperformed FTSE 100 rival AstraZeneca, which has had a stellar run.…

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The dividend yield on this FTSE 100 stock has jumped 50% in a year. Time to buy?

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith explains why the yield on a FTSE 100 share has risen sharply over the past year but details…

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AstraZeneca’s share price is down 20% from September, so is it time for me to buy?

| Simon Watkins

AstraZeneca’s share price has fallen a long way this year, which could mean a bargain to be had, so I…

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2 top gold ETFs to consider in May!

| Royston Wild

Buying a gold exchange traded fund this month is a great idea to consider as the precious metal targets new…

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Could the Marks and Spencer cyberattack send its share price plummeting?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Marks and Spencer’s share price has already taken a hit as a result of the cyberattack on the company. Could…

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3 dirt cheap FTSE 250 shares for May

| Royston Wild

I think these FTSE 250 shares could be among the London stock market's best bargains to consider following recent turbulence.

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£500 to invest in an ISA each month? Here’s how to target a potential £60k+ second income!

| Royston Wild

A regular monthly investment in a Stocks and Shares ISA could build a huge passive income in retirement. Let me…

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£10,000 invested in Jet2 shares 1 year ago is now worth…

| Dr. James Fox

Jet2 shares jumped on Tuesday 29 April after a positive trading report boosted investor sentiment. Dr James Fox explores his…

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£10,000 invested in BT shares 5 years ago is now worth…

| Dr. James Fox

BT shares have shone over the past 12 months, and that’s a little painful for me to say, having touted…

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