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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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3 quotes from Charlie Munger that could boost your investment returns

| Peter Stephens

These three pieces of advice could be worth holding on to for the long run.

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A Neil Woodford recovery stock I’d buy alongside AstraZeneca plc

| Alan Oscroft

Bolstering the risk of smaller-cap stocks by combining them with giants like AstraZeneca plc (LON: AZN) could be a winning…

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2 top recovery plays for 2018

| Roland Head

Roland Head highlights two potential bargain buys in the mid-cap oil and gas sector.

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Why this fund could be a better investment than the FTSE 100 in 2018

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

If you're looking for growth in 2018, forget about the FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) index and focus on mid-cap stocks…

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Why WPP plc could be a better FTSE 100 bargain than Lloyds Banking Group plc

| Alan Oscroft

Dividends from FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) stalwart Lloyds Banking Group plc (LON: LLOY) look great, but WPP plc (LON: WPP) shares…

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Is IG Group Holdings plc a falling knife to catch after sinking 10% today?

| Roland Head

Roland Head explains why he believes IG Group Holdings plc (LON:IGG) is worth a closer look.

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Two investment trusts you might regret not buying in 10 years

| Rupert Hargreaves

These two investment trusts provide a great combination of diversification and growth.

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Should I pile into Earthport plc, down 30% today?

| Peter Stephens

Could Earthport plc (LON: EPO) offer turnaround potential?

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Why I’d buy this ‘secret’ turnaround stock over HSBC

| Rupert Hargreaves

After rising 80% in the space of a year, I'm giving up on 'expensive' HSBC in favour of this turnaround…

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Should I pile into Plus500 Ltd, down 15% today?

| Kevin Godbold

Today’s plunge at Plus500 Ltd (LON: PLUS) could present opportunity.  

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Is Babcock International Group plc a FTSE 100 growth share that could make you a million?

| Peter Stephens

Is now the right time to buy Babcock International Group plc (LON: BAB) while the FTSE 100 is close to…

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2 high-growth dividend shares with millionaire-maker potential

| Peter Stephens

These two stocks could post stunning returns.

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Directors at Saga plc keep buying — should you join them?

| Jack Tang

Directors at Saga plc (LON:SAGA) continuing to buy is a sign of confidence in the group’s long-term prospects.

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A FTSE 100 stock I would sell without delay

| Royston Wild

Here Royston Wild looks at a FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) share that he's avoiding and suggests one that may be…

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Looking for reliable high yields? Consider these dividend investment trusts

| Jack Tang

These dividend investment trusts offer reliable 6% yields.

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Should we now pile into National Grid plc after crashing 20%?

| Bilaal Mohamed

Bilaal Mohamed gives his verdict on National Grid plc's (LON:NG) battered shares.

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Why I’d avoid Rolls-Royce Holding plc and buy this growth stock instead

| Bilaal Mohamed

Bilaal Mohamed thinks this engineering business could be a better investment than Rolls-Royce Holding plc (LON:RR).

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Why I’d buy 5%+ yielder BT Group plc over recovering Tesco plc

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones says that BT Group plc (LON: BT-A) and Tesco plc (LON: TSCO) can both look forward to a…

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Is UK Oil & Gas Investments plc your opportunity to make a million?

| Rupert Hargreaves

UK Oil & Gas Investments plc (LON: UKOG) could become the next BP over the next decade.

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Which will be the better growth stock in 2018: Boohoo.Com plc or ASOS plc?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Boohoo.Com plc (LON: BOO) and ASOS plc (LON: ASC) have both generated amazing returns for shareholders in recent years. So…

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Imperial Brands plc: a promising stock for value investors

| Jack Tang

Is it finally time to consider out-of-favour Imperial Brands plc (LON:IMB)?

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One small-cap turnaround stock I’d buy and one I’d avoid

| Bilaal Mohamed

Bilaal Mohamed gives his long-term view on two battered small-cap shares.

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Centrica plc’s 8%+ yield is too hot to ignore

| Harvey Jones

Centrica plc (LON: CNA) may be out in the cold but Harvey Jones says there is still plenty to warm…

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This FTSE 100 growth and dividend stock is far too cheap to miss

| Royston Wild

Here Royston Wild looks at a FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) bargain that could make you rich.

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The FTSE 100’s unpopular stocks are a great way to boost your pension pot

| Peter Stephens

Going against the investment 'herd' could help you to beat the FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX).

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Why these 2 investment trusts are primed to outperform

| G A Chester

G A Chester discusses two investment trusts that could be big winners for buyers today.

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The FTSE 100 is an opportunity to make a million that will last forever

| Peter Stephens

The FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) could boost your portfolio returns.

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A dirt-cheap, boring FTSE 100 stock that could make you rich

| Rupert Hargreaves

This company isn't glamorous but it could generate huge profits for your portfolio.

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Who’s the best fund manager to back in 2018: Neil Woodford or Nick Train?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Nick Train's UK Equity fund has returned 23% over the last year. Neil Woodford's Equity Income fund has returned just…

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Are BT Group plc shares now the bargain of the year?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

BT Group plc (LON: BT.A) currently trades on a P/E ratio of under 10. Does that make the stock a…

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How to bulletproof your portfolio for 2018

| Paul Summers

Don't bother making predictions about where markets are headed. Just diversify.

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1 growth and dividend share you might regret not buying

| Royston Wild

Royston Wild looks at a share with terrific growth and income potential.

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These unloved 8%+ yielders could help you retire a millionaire

| Roland Head

Roland Head highlights two overlooked high-yielders which could deliver stunning turnarounds.

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Why I’d avoid Purplebricks and buy double-bagger Persimmon instead

| Roland Head

Roland Head explains why he's betting on tough times for Purplebricks but would still back Persimmon.

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Why I’d buy this top growth and income stock over Capita plc

| Paul Summers

Paul Summers is far more bullish on this mid-cap stock compared to battered Capita plc (LON: CPI)

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Is calling the top of the stock market impossible?

| Peter Stephens

How can investors avoid the perils of buying shares at prices that are too high?

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Is SDL plc a turnaround stock worth buying before Christmas?

| Peter Stephens

Could SDL plc (LON: SDL) deliver improved share price performance?

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Is Luceco a falling knife to catch after sinking 40% today?

| Peter Stephens

Could Luceco offer a turnaround opportunity after its profit warning?

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Why I’d buy this small-cap safety stock alongside National Grid plc

| G A Chester

If you're keen on National Grid plc (LON:NG), this little-known smaller company is also worth considering, says G A Chester.

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A FTSE 100 stock I’m avoiding like the plague

| Royston Wild

Royston Wild looks at a FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) stock investors need to keep avoiding.

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