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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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Two high-growth large-caps I’d buy today

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Edward Sheldon looks at two large-cap stocks that offer compelling long-term investment potential.

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This FTSE 250 dog might be a stonking contrarian pick

| Paul Summers

Today's trading update suggests investors are being far too negative on this FTSE 250 (INDEXFTSE:MCX) stock.

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2 FTSE 100 shares I’d buy today

| Kevin Godbold

These 2 interesting FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) shares are worth further investigation right now.

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2 FTSE 250 growth stocks that could make you rich

| Roland Head

Roland Head highlights two success stories with the potential for further gains.

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Why I might sell this turnaround stock and buy Barclays plc instead

| Roland Head

Roland Head considers the outlook for Barclays plc (LON:BARC) and another asset-backed stock he owns.

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An underrated growth and income star trading at a great valuation

| Ian Pierce

Flashier options have led investors to undervalue this stellar growth and income stock.

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Paysafe plc just accepted a takeover offer. Is this stock next?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Paysafe Group (LON: PAYS) just received a £2.9bn private equity takeover offer. Could this stock also be a takeover target?

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Why I’d sell Carillion plc to buy this stock

| Bilaal Mohamed

Bilaal Mohamed explains why this stock could be a profitable alternative to Carillion plc (LON:CLLN).

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Boohoo.Com plc isn’t the only growth hero that could make you seriously rich

| Royston Wild

Royston Wild explains why Boohoo.Com plc (LON: BOO) isn’t the only exceptional growth pick out there.

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One FTSE 250 mid-cap stock I’d buy in August

| Kevin Godbold

Look here for a steady, rising dividend and unexciting share price movements!

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Why I’d buy mega-cheap dividend stock Plus500 Ltd today

| Royston Wild

Royston Wild explains why Plus500 Ltd (LON: PLUS) is one of the hottest income shares out there.

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3 Neil Woodford stocks trading at massive discounts

| G A Chester

Should you snap up these Neil Woodford favourites at ultra-low prices?

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This super small-cap could be a better dividend buy than National Grid plc

| Roland Head

Roland Head suggests a dividend growth stock that could outperform National Grid plc (LON:NG).

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Why I’d sell BT Group plc to buy this stock

| Rupert Hargreaves

BT Group plc (LON: BT.A) looks like a poor investment compared to this income champion.

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Why I wouldn’t catch falling knife Telit Communications plc as its shares plummet 40%

| Ian Pierce

High uncertainty has rightly led the market to fall out of love with former darling Telit Communications plc (LON: TCM).

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3 reasons why you haven’t yet achieved ‘financial independence’

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Edward Sheldon identifies three reasons why many people fail to break away from the nine-to-five grind.

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Tesco plc is bouncing back, but I still wouldn’t buy it

| Alan Oscroft

If you think Tesco plc (LON: TSCO) shares are finally in bargain territory, I say think again.

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2 high-growth stocks with massive dividend yields

| Ian Pierce

These rare stocks should satisfy both income and growth investors alike.

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These shares yield more than 5.5%. And value hunters should love them

| Royston Wild

Royston Wild runs the rule over two titanic dividend shares.

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3 top-performing investment trusts with low fees

| Jack Tang

Can these top-performing low-cost funds help you achieve financial independence sooner?

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Two 6%+ yielders that could help you beat the market

| Rupert Hargreaves

These two yields could turbocharge your portfolio's performance.

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2 dividend knockouts I’d always buy over Lloyds Banking Group plc

| Royston Wild

Royston Wild reveals two stocks with better investment appeal than Lloyds Banking Group plc (LON: LLOY).

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Should you follow its co-founders and sell Fevertree Drinks plc?

| Ian Pierce

Have they just called the top for phenomenally successful Fevertree Drinks plc (LON:FEVR)?

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Should you dump all your FTSE 100 stocks today?

| Peter Stephens

Is the FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) about to post a sharp fall?

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Why I’d buy and hold National Grid plc forever

| Bilaal Mohamed

Bilaal Mohamed reveals two of his favourite buy-and-forget investments.

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Impact investing: what is it, and how profitable can it be?

| Harvey Jones

Impact investing makes an impression on Harvey Jones.

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5 top tips to avoid losing your shirt on AIM stocks

| G A Chester

These tips could help you find AIM's (INDEXFTSE:AXX) big winners and avoid its disaster stocks.

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Two small-cap stocks with 5% dividends I’d buy today

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

It's not just blue-chip companies that pay big dividends, these small-caps both yield over 5%.

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Why I’m not buying FTSE 100 giants AstraZeneca plc and Barclays plc for their dividends

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Edward Sheldon looks at drugs giant AstraZeneca plc (LON: AZN) and banking behemoth Barclays plc (LON: BARC) and explains why…

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3 big reasons to stay away from Carillion plc

| Jack Tang

The worst may not be over for shares in Carillion plc (LON:CLLN).

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Providence Resources plc slumps 40% on disappointing update

| Peter Stephens

Investor sentiment in Providence Resources plc (LON: PVR) has declined dramatically.

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Why I’d still avoid shares in this FTSE 100 basket case

| Paul Summers

The stock may have jumped in early trading but Paul Summers is still steering clear of this publishing giant.

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One high-growth value stock I’d buy, and one I’d avoid

| Royston Wild

Royston Wild looks at two stocks expected to deliver stunning earnings growth in 2017 and beyond.

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2 ‘outstanding’ growth stocks I’d dump today

| Roland Head

Profits could be vulnerable at these high-flying companies.

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Should you give up on Next plc and buy this 5%+ yielder instead?

| Peter Stephens

Does Next plc (LON: NXT) lack income potential compared to this high-yielding stock?

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Is this fast-growing, 5% yielder too cheap to pass up?

| Ian Pierce

Double-digit earnings growth, a dividend yield over 5% and P/E ratio under 10 put this stock at the top of…

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2 growth stocks that could help you make over £1 million by retirement

| Peter Stephens

These two shares appear to have a potent mix of growth and value credentials.

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I’m targeting a 5.5% dividend yield from Royal Bank of Scotland Group plc

| Peter Stephens

Royal Bank of Scotland Group plc (LON: RBS) could have considerable income appeal in the long run.

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This high-yielding stock is trading at a bargain-basement valuation

| Ian Pierce

This under-the-radar growth and income star is trading at a very attractive valuation.

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2 dividend champions for a winning portfolio

| Royston Wild

Royston Wild looks at two stocks with dynamite dividend potential.

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