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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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One dividend growth stock I’d buy alongside Centrica plc

| Peter Stephens

This company could offer an upbeat income outlook to rival that of Centrica plc (LON: CNA).

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2 under-the-radar stocks paying big dividends

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Think big dividends are only paid by large, blue-chip companies? Think again.

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Should you be tempted by these high-yield stocks?

| Jack Tang

Why investors should be wary of the dividend safety from these two high-yield stocks.

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Could this stock better Imperial Brands plc for growth and income?

| G A Chester

Is there a better stock than Imperial Brands plc (LON:IMB) for growth and income?

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Are these two beaten-up FTSE 250 turnaround plays buys after today’s results?

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones says these FTSE 250 (INDEXFTSE:MCX) stocks could reward further investigation despite patchy results.

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One dividend stock I’d buy and hold for the next decade

| Roland Head

Roland Head explains why one of these FTSE 250 stocks could deliver profits for a long-term portfolio.

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Why I’d sell this share despite its 7.5% yield

| Royston Wild

Royston Wild zeroes in on a monster yielder investors need to avoid today.

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One fast-growing competitor I’d buy ahead of Next plc

| Ian Pierce

Despite a 7.5% yield and P/E ratio of 11, I'm not tempted to invest in Next plc (LON: NXT).

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Why I’d sell this dividend disaster to buy this FTSE 100 giant

| Royston Wild

There are many dividend shares on increasingly-fragile ground. Royston Wild looks at one that investors should probably avoid, and a…

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Fevertree Drinks plc isn’t the only growth stock I’d sell today

| G A Chester

Why G A Chester has put Fevertree Drinks plc (LON:FEVR) and another growth stock on his 'sell' list.

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Why I’d buy more of FTSE 100 dividend knockout J Sainsbury plc

| Roland Head

Roland Head takes a look at the latest figures from J Sainsbury plc (LON:SBRY).

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Why National Grid plc stock looks expensive to me

| Ian Pierce

Why I'll be looking elsewhere for my income stocks despite National Grid plc's (LON: NG) nearly 5% yield.

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Buying these 2 stocks now could make you a million for retirement

| Rupert Hargreaves

These two stocks have a long history of producing enormous returns for investors.

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Why I’d buy Rolls-Royce Holding plc and this growth stock in November

| Rupert Hargreaves

Rolls-Royce Holding plc (LON: RR) has a long-term outlook that should not be ignored.

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Is AstraZeneca plc a strong buy after Q3 results?

| Peter Stephens

Is AstraZeneca plc (LON: AZN) still on course for a recovery?

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Is Burberry Group plc a falling knife worth catching now after sinking 10%?

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones can see a buying opportunity as Burberry Group plc (LON: BRBY) plunges but is steering clear of this…

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These ‘secret’ growth stocks could still make you stunningly rich

| Paul Summers

They may be expensive but Paul Summers thinks there could be more upside ahead for investors in these small-cap growth…

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Why I’d trade in Lloyds Banking Group plc for this 5%+ yielder

| Ian Pierce

Why I'd look past the 5.9% yield of Lloyds Banking Group plc (LON: LLOY) in favour of this growth stock's…

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BP plc isn’t the only dividend stock with a promising future

| Roland Head

Roland head highlights a potential opportunity at BP plc (LON:BP).

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Why I’d buy this turnaround stock ahead of Provident Financial plc

| G A Chester

Provident Financial plc (LON:PFG) has turnaround potential but G A Chester prefers another stock.

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Why I’d buy pricey Fevertree Drinks plc ahead of this cheap growth stock

| Ian Pierce

Rising competitive pressures mean I like the astronomical growth that Fevertree Drinks plc (LON: FEVR) is brewing up.

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Why I’d buy this bank over HSBC Holdings plc

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

HSBC Holdings plc (LON: HSBA) looks cheap and has a high dividend yield. But is this smaller bank a better…

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Is FTSE 100 dividend giant Marks and Spencer Group plc a strong buy after H1 results?

| Paul Summers

Paul Summers takes a look at the latest numbers from battered retailer Marks and Spencer Group plc (LON:MKS)

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Two stellar growth stocks that could make you brilliantly rich

| Roland Head

Roland Head takes a look at two £1bn firms with outstanding growth records. Is there still more money to be…

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Is Tullow Oil plc still a strong buy after trading update?

| Peter Stephens

Can Tullow Oil plc (LON: TLW) deliver high returns after its November trading update?

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Can SSE plc and Centrica plc afford to pay 6%+ dividends?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Edward Sheldon questions whether dividends from SSE plc (LON: SSE) and Centrica plc (LON: CNA) are safe.

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Why I’d buy these 2 FTSE 100 dividend stars

| Peter Stephens

These two FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) companies could deliver highly sustainable income returns in the long run.

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Two small-cap growth stocks that could still make you brilliantly rich

| Bilaal Mohamed

Bilaal Mohamed uncovers two smaller London-listed firms with significant upside potential.

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Why I’d avoid Barclays plc and buy this 8% dividend yield instead

| Royston Wild

Royston Wild looks at a dividend share with brighter investment potential than Barclays plc (LON: BARC).

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One multibagging FTSE AIM All-Share Index stock I’d buy, and one I’d sell

| G A Chester

G A Chester discusses one growth stock he'd buy and one he'd sell on the FTSE AIM All-Share Index (INDEXFTSE:AXX).

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2 dirt-cheap growth stocks to consider in November

| Ian Pierce

P/E ratios under 13 and strong growth prospects have these under-the-radar stocks on my watchlist.

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Why I’d avoid UK Oil & Gas Investments plc and consider this growth stock instead

| Roland Head

Roland Head explains why he believes UK Oil & Gas Investments plc (LON:UKOG) is too expensive.

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2 bargain growth and income stocks that could help you retire early

| Ian Pierce

5%+ yields and double-digit profit growth have these bargain basement stocks on my radar.

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This growth stock has made me thousands. Is it too late to buy now?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Edward Sheldon profiles a growth stock that has risen 60% this year. Is now the time to buy?

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2 blue-chip stocks I’d buy for a starter portfolio

| Ian Pierce

These blue-chip stocks offer double-digit growth, impressive income and attractive valuations.

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IQE plc isn’t the only stock that’s doubled its earnings in 5 years

| G A Chester

G A Chester discusses why he thinks IQE plc (LON:IQE) and another growth stock both offer great value today.

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Just Eat plc isn’t the only stock with a promising future

| Peter Stephens

This company could deliver high growth alongside Just Eat plc (LON: JE).

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One FTSE 100 growth stock I’d buy ahead of Fevertree Drinks plc

| Roland Head

This FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) growth star could continue to beat expectations, while Fevertree Drinks plc (LON:FEVR) may struggle to justify…

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Here’s why I’d buy Imperial Brands plc after 10% FY dividend hike

| Harvey Jones

Imperial Brands plc (LON: IMB) remains one of the hottest dividend stocks on the UK market after its final results,…

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Positive trading news doesn’t make Carillion plc a ‘buy’ for me

| Royston Wild

Royston Wild explains why Carillion plc (LON: CLLN) remains a risk too far despite recent trading news.

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