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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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British American Tobacco plc isn’t the only bargain stock I’m avoiding right now

| Royston Wild

Royston Wild explains looks at another London-quoted stock standing on shaky ground like British American Tobacco plc (LON: BATS).

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Is it time to call the top on Purplebricks Group plc?

| Jack Tang

Is it time to sell Purplebricks Group plc (LON:PURP) after recent criticism of the company?

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One hot growth stock I’d always buy over UK Oil & Gas Investments plc

| Royston Wild

Royston Wild discusses one stock with stronger investment prospects than UK Oil & Gas Investments plc (LON: UKOG).

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Is this former favourite growth stock a falling knife to catch after dropping 25% today?

| Rupert Hargreaves

Is this falling star worth buying as its expansion plans cause problems?

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Is IQE plc a millionaire-maker stock?

| Rupert Hargreaves

Could IQE plc (LON: IQE) help you achieve financial independence?

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2 bargain growth stocks with turnaround potential

| Harvey Jones

The turnaround potential at these two companies is not in the price, says Harvey Jones.

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GlaxoSmithKline plc or Imperial Brands plc: which FTSE 100 favourite will be first to slash its dividend?

| Paul Summers

Reliant on GlaxoSmithKline plc (LON:GSK) or Imperial Brands plc (LON:IMB) for income? You need to read this.

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Monster dividend payers Legal & General Group plc and Plus500 Ltd still look cheap

| Paul Summers

Paul Summers thinks Legal & General plc (LON:LGEN) and Plus500 Ltd (LON:PLUS) are worthy inclusions in any dividend-focused portfolio.

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2 small-cap dividend stocks that could make you brilliantly rich

| Roland Head

Roland Head looks at a stock whose dividend has risen by 1,900% in 10 years.

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Is this Neil Woodford stock on the cusp of a stunning turnaround?

| Royston Wild

Royston Wild considers the earnings potential of one Neil Woodford-championed share.

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Should you forget the stock market and focus on crowdfunding?

| Peter Stephens

Is crowdfunding now a more appealing investment opportunity than the stock market?

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One multi-bagging FTSE 250 stock I’d buy and one I’d avoid

| Kevin Godbold

The choice between these two FTSE 250 (INDEXFTSE:MCX) firms is clear for me.

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2 growth stocks I’m not backing to recover any time soon

| Royston Wild

Royston Wild looks at two shares with poor profits outlooks.

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2 dividend stocks I’d buy and hold for the next five years

| Rupert Hargreaves

These dividend stocks look to be great buys for the long term.

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Hikma Pharmaceuticals plc’s pain could be GlaxoSmithKline plc’s gain

| Zach Coffell

Could ongoing approval issues at Hikma Pharmaceuticals plc (LON: HIK) and rivals help GlaxoSmithKline plc (LON:GSK) preserve its dividend?

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2 high-growth funds thrashing the market right now

| Harvey Jones

These two funds have been making investors rich lately, says Harvey Jones.

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Do economic moats really impact on stock prices?

| Peter Stephens

Just how important is a company's economic moat?

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This falling knife could be well worth catching

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones suggests making a grab for Capital Drilling plc (LON: CAPD) after it swung back into profit this morning.

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2 FTSE 250 stocks I’d dump today

| Rupert Hargreaves

These two FTSE 250 (INDEXFTSE:MCX) stocks look as if they've run out of steam.

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2 tech growth stocks that could make you rich

| Harvey Jones

The wheel of fortune is moving in favour of these two technology plays, says Harvey Jones.

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Is this value dividend stock a falling knife to catch after dropping 20% today?

| Royston Wild

Royston Wild discusses a value income share following today's shocking price plunge.

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Two top dividend stocks for shrewd investors

| Jack Tang

These two dividend stocks offer plenty of income potential.

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Why earnings could be set to sink at this FTSE 250 stock

| Royston Wild

Royston Wild looks at a FTSE 250 (INDEXFTSE: MCX) stock standing on shaky ground.

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Why I’d buy this bargain dividend stock instead of Tesco plc

| Kevin Godbold

Forget Tesco plc (LON: TSCO) and check out this dividend darling instead!

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Is Hochschild Mining plc a falling knife to catch after crashing 15%?

| Paul Summers

Should investors see today's huge share price fall in Hochschild Mining plc (LON:HOC) as an opportunity?

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Why I’d buy Lloyds Banking Group plc over these two banks

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Edward Sheldon compares Lloyds Banking Group plc (LON: LLOY) to two smaller banking stocks.

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One retail turnaround stock I’d sell and one I’d buy

| Harvey Jones

These are hard times in the soft furnishings industry, but there are also opportunities, says Harvey Jones.

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Why I’ll avoid this turnaround stock and buy BT Group plc

| Roland Head

Roland Head explains why he's turned bullish on BT Group plc (LON:BT.A).

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2 of the top income and growth stocks in the FTSE 100

| Rupert Hargreaves

These two FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) giants could be great investments.

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Centrica plc isn’t the only dividend share I’d dump today

| Royston Wild

Royston Wild explains why Centrica plc (LON: CNA) isn’t the only income share carrying too much risk.

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2 cheap growth stocks I wouldn’t touch with a bargepole

| G A Chester

G A Chester discusses why he's steering clear of these two cheap growth stocks.

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One FTSE 100 stock I’d buy and one I’d sell today

| Royston Wild

Royston Wild looks at two FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) stocks with very different growth outlooks.

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2 great growth stocks trading much too cheaply

| Royston Wild

Royston Wild discusses two stocks with exceptional growth potential.

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Why I’d dump Carillion plc to buy this stock

| Kevin Godbold

This steady business looks set to outperform troubled Carillion plc (LON: CLLN)

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2 stocks I’d buy and hold for the next five years

| G A Chester

Worried about 'toppy' markets, Trump and Brexit? These two stocks are an antidote, says G A Chester.

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How Anglo American plc could help you retire with a million

| Roland Head

Anglo American plc (LON:AAL) is generating a lot of spare cash.

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These high-flying small-caps look ridiculously cheap

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

These two stocks have both returned approximately 35% in the last year, but still look attractively valued.

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Why a technology bubble could be just around the corner

| Peter Stephens

The value of technology shares seems to be approaching bubble territory.

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2 growth stars that could make you brilliantly rich

| Royston Wild

Royston Wild discusses two stocks with excellent growth potential.

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One dividend stock I’d buy right now, and one I’d avoid

| Bilaal Mohamed

Bilaal Mohamed pits one UK-based housebuilder against another. But who comes out on top?

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