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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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National Grid plc and Unilever plc look like ideal stocks for your golden years

| G A Chester

Here's why National Grid plc (LON:NG) and Unilever plc (LON:ULVR) are my top picks for a retirement portfolio.

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A solid dividend stock I’d buy to complement British American Tobacco plc

| Alan Oscroft

The dividend yield at British American Tobacco plc (LSE: BATS) is rising, and there are more like it too.

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The 3 Warren Buffett rules to financial independence

| Rupert Hargreaves

These rules from the world's best investor could help you become rich.

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Smash profit warning paralysis with this three-step guide

| Zach Coffell

Unexpected bad news can leave us all feeling lost. Take back control after a profit warning with these simple steps.

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Two growth stocks I’d buy and hold for 10 years

| Royston Wild

Royston Wild looks at two stocks on course to deliver brilliant earnings growth in the years ahead.

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Is BT Group plc’s 40% share price slump set to continue?

| Ian Pierce

Should risk-averse investors steer clear of BT Group plc's (LON: BT.A) 5.6% yield and 10 times forward P/E?

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A three-point plan to retiring with a million

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Think millionaire status is out of reach? Think again.

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Neil Woodford loves these two market newbies. Should you?

| Paul Summers

Paul Summers takes a look at two recent additions by the star fund manager.

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One FTSE 100 and one FTSE 250 stock I believe could make you a millionaire

| Royston Wild

The FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) and FTSE 250 (INDEXFTSE: MCX) are packed with shares that could make you seriously rich.…

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2 dividend stocks Neil Woodford has bought in October

| G A Chester

G A Chester looks at recent stake-building by Neil Woodford in two dividend stocks.

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One reason why shares beat funds

| Peter Stephens

Here's how you could outperform funds in the long run.

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Two Footsie-beating investment trusts that could make you a millionaire

| Alan Oscroft

Investment trusts really can be a solid way to invest for your long-term future, offering both income and growth.

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Why I’d buy Provident Financial plc shares after 15% rebound

| Alan Oscroft

Provident Financial plc (LON: PFG) might be down, but the long-term future could still be exciting.

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One bargain-basement growth stock I’d buy and one I’d avoid

| Royston Wild

Royston Wild looks at one FTSE 100 and one FTSE 250 stock with very different earnings outlooks.

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Why I’d sell BP plc to buy this dividend darling

| Royston Wild

Royston Wild discusses a financial services titan with vastly superior dividend prospects to BP plc (LON: BP).

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Time to get greedy with this 1,476% share price riser?

| Peter Stephens

Is now the right time to buy this top performer?

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One bargain-basement dividend stock I’d buy and one I’d sell

| Peter Stephens

These two dividend stocks could have different futures.

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Why I’d prefer Vodafone Group plc over this top growth stock

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones says that Vodafone Group plc (LON: VOD) is still every income seeker's dream, but this rapid growth stock…

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One undervalued dividend stock I’d buy over Centrica plc

| Rupert Hargreaves

Centrica plc (LON: CNA) looks to be a great dividend stock, but here's why I'm avoiding it.

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2 shockers I’m avoiding on Friday the 13th (and beyond)

| Royston Wild

Royston Wild identifies two stocks that should send investors running and screaming.

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One FTSE 100 stock I’d buy ahead of BT Group plc

| Jack Tang

Is this FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) stock a better buy than BT Group plc (LON:BT.A)?

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2 bargain small-cap dividend stocks I’d buy today

| Alan Oscroft

If you're building a portfolio to provide healthy retirement income, you should check out these two candidate stocks.

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A ‘secret’ dividend stock I’d buy alongside Barclays plc

| Alan Oscroft

Buying well-known dividend stocks like Barclays plc (LON: BARC) is great, but there are overlooked bargains out there too.

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2 growth stocks I’d buy and hold for ten years

| Rupert Hargreaves

These two growth stock look to be long term champions that you could retire on.

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One multibagging FTSE 250 stock I’d buy and one I’d sell

| Paul Summers

Paul Summers thinks it might be time to ditch one high street retailer and switch to another.

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Why today’s 15% plunge attracts me to this falling knife

| Rupert Hargreaves

Investors are fleeing this falling knife but I'm still attracted to the business.

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3 reasons I’d buy more Just Eat plc stock

| Rupert Hargreaves

These three reasons explain why I'm happy to take a bigger bite of Just Eat plc (LSE: JE).

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Time to get greedy with these 2 dirt-cheap dividend stocks?

| Peter Stephens

Could these two companies offer a mix of dividend and value potential?

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2 great stocks under £2

| Peter Stephens

These two shares could offer growth at a reasonable price.

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Why I’d buy this unloved 4% dividend stock over ASOS plc

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

ASOS plc (LON: ASOS) currently trades on a P/E ratio of almost 80. Is this retailer a better buy?

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2 ‘under the radar’ stocks offering growth and income

| Jack Tang

These two growth and income stocks may have more to give over the next 12 months.

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Why I’d sell Hurricane Energy plc to buy this dividend and growth stock

| Royston Wild

Royston Wild reveals one great growth and income share he would be happy to sell Hurricane Energy plc (LON: HUR)…

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Does government energy price cap mean you should sell National Grid plc?

| Alan Oscroft

Is political interference set to kill off profits from energy shares like National Grid plc (LON: NG)?

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2 small-cap growth stocks that could make you fabulously rich

| Alan Oscroft

After a terrific performance already, these two soaring growth shares really could have a lot more to give.

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Is UK Oil & Gas Investments plc a falling knife worth catching after sinking 15% today?

| Paul Summers

Paul Summers thinks UK Oil & Gas Investments plc (LON:UKOG) is only for the brave, even after today's massive fall.

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Is this small-cap stock a falling knife to catch after sliding 20% today?

| Peter Stephens

Does this stock have turnaround potential after a challenging day?

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This growth flyer should make you rich faster than Diageo plc

| Harvey Jones

After rising 50% in a year this fast-growing stock should continue to outpace drinks giant Diageo plc (LON: DGE) despite…

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These Neil Woodford stocks are selling cheap

| G A Chester

Could these Neil Woodford-backed stocks be building blocks for an outperforming portfolio?

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

| Peter Stephens

These two smaller companies could offer upside potential even as many share prices approach record highs.

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1 growth stock I’d buy ahead of Capita plc

| Kevin Godbold

As an investment, I think this growing firm will leave Capita plc (LON: CPI) way behind.

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