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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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Here’s how an investor could aim for a million buying under 10 shares

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane explains why doing less, not more, of the right things could be the key to success as an…

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Could this new risk cause a stock market crash?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Tariffs and a potential recession are two major stock market risks right now. But there’s another risk that concerns Edward…

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This 10-stock ISA portfolio could yield £1,380 in passive income a year!

| Charlie Carman

Here's a portfolio of dividend shares that could produce £115 of monthly passive income for investors who maximise their ISA…

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In the FTSE 100 storm, here’s what I’m doing

| Christopher Ruane

In a choppy stock market, this writer has been eyeing some FTSE 100 shares as potential bargains for his portfolio,…

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UK shares: an unmissable buying opportunity?

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones thinks this is an attractive time to go shopping for UK shares, as many have been caught up…

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3 types of UK stocks that could help protect an investment portfolio in a recession

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Edward Sheldon highlights three categories of UK stocks that are defensive in nature and could offer portfolio protection if the…

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Dividend Shares

An 11% yield? Here’s the dividend forecast for a FTSE 250 powerhouse

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith outlines one income stock that already has a high yield but explains why the dividend forecast indicates even…

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How a Stocks and Shares ISA could save an investor £600 a year – or more! 

| Mark Hartley

The tax benefits of a Stocks and Shares ISA make it an attractive investment vehicle for UK residents, and the…

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Growth Shares

340p? A top bank has just put out a new forecast for the Barclays share price

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith reveals the latest analyst target for the Barclays share price but explains why he's still not convinced about…

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Why isn’t the Tesla share price crashing after Q1 earnings?

| Ben McPoland

Our writer digs into a few reasons why the Tesla share price is set to rise rather than nosedive following…

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Could this ‘average’ FTSE 100 stock be one to consider in these difficult times?

| James Beard

Our writer celebrates being average and looks at one FTSE 100 stock that could help investors navigate their way through…

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£10,000 invested in FTSE heavyweight British American Tobacco a year ago is now worth…

| Simon Watkins

British American Tobacco has significantly outperformed its FTSE 100 host index over the past year in price and yield gains,…

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Dividend Shares

This former super stock now has a 20% dividend yield

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

As a result of a large share price fall, the dividend yield on this under-the-radar UK stock has soared to…

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This 7-share ISA portfolio could generate a second income of £16,000 in retirement!

| Royston Wild

A £20,000 lump sum spread equally across these FTSE 100 and FTSE 250 shares could deliver a significant second income…

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How will the Legal & General share price react to this week’s dividend?

| James Beard

Our writer looks at historical movements in the Legal & General share price to see how it might react after…

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Down 39% from its 1-year traded high, Wizz Air’s share price now looks 68% undervalued to me overall!

| Simon Watkins

Wizz Air’s share price has tumbled over the past year, which could signal a bargain to be had. I ran…

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The FTSE 100 enjoys its best run in 2 years! These top UK stocks are leading the charge

| Mark Hartley

Our writer considers the prospects of two leading UK stocks that have helped the FTSE 100 achieve some of its…

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Down 53% this year! Should I buy the dip in this FTSE 250 mining stock?

| Mark Hartley

It's been a tough year for the FTSE 250 mining company Ferrexpo. Now it's half price, Mark Hartley wonders if…

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£10,000 invested in a FTSE 100 tracker fund 5 years ago is now worth…

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Over the last five years, the FTSE 100 has provided investors with a return of more than 10% a year…

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How just £5k of savings could produce £4k a year in passive income

| Cliff D'Arcy

Building wealth isn't easy -- it takes time and effort. However, this simple investment process could turn £5k into £4k…

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Here’s how investing just £200 a month could create a chunky SIPP portfolio

| Ben McPoland

Our writer shows how investing regularly in a SIPP account can lead to a £1m+ portfolio for savvy investors who…

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£10,000 invested in NatWest shares 10 years ago is now worth…

| Royston Wild

NatWest's shares have delivered positive returns over the last decade. But what are the FTSE 100 firm's prospects looking ahead?

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£10,000 invested in BP shares 10 years ago is now worth…

| Royston Wild

BP shares have slumped by around a quarter since spring 2015. But could the FTSE 100 oil giant be about…

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Is this one of the best FTSE 100 stocks to buy right now?

| Royston Wild

Growing market panic is supercharging demand for safe-haven FTSE 100 stocks. Here's one I think could keep surging in price.

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Are these the best UK defence stocks to consider buying right now?

| Charlie Carman

Looking for the best UK stocks to buy today? Investors should consider these defence contractors as we move towards a…

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Just released: our 3 best dividend-focused stocks to buy before May [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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This FTSE small-cap stock could rise 61%, according to experts

| Ben McPoland

A once-popular FTSE AIM stock has lost nearly half its value inside the past 12 months. Is it now worth…

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Here’s my preview for Tesla stock, down 5.75% yesterday, with earnings due today

| Jon Smith

With the quarterly earnings due out today, Jon Smith runs through three key points that he's watching out for that…

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The 2025 market sell-off is a brilliant opportunity to build retirement wealth in a SIPP

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones is scouring the FTSE 100 for bargain stocks to put inside his SIPP, and says this easily overlooked…

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Growth Shares

£350 a month invested in a Stocks and Shares ISA could be worth this much in 2030

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith explains a growth strategy for a Stocks and Shares ISA portfolio focused on investing in areas including AI…

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Warren Buffett says market chaos is great for investors who keep their heads. Time to get greedy?

| Alan Oscroft

If you can keep your head when all about you are losing theirs, you could be a poet like Rudyard…

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Small-Cap Shares

2 penny stocks that have been battered by the recent market fall

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith sees the higher volatility in penny stocks as a potential opportunity to target some that he believes could…

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2 FTSE 100 stocks sitting around 52-week highs. Is there more to come?

| Paul Summers

While overseas stocks yo-yo, the FTSE 100 remains relatively stable. In fact, the share prices of some constituents are positively…

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My ISA is ready for an S&P 500 bear market

| Ben McPoland

As the S&P 500 index flirts with bear market territory, this investor is keeping his eye on one holding in…

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This FTSE 250 energy firm currently generates a 19% annual yield that could make big passive income over time, but how risky is it?

| Simon Watkins

This FTSE energy firm pays one of the biggest yields in any major UK index and can generate huge passive…

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Nvidia stock hasn’t been this cheap in years. Time to buy?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Nvidia stock's fallen back to $100. And at that share price, its price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio is very low, says Edward…

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Down 27%! Should I buy Palantir stock while it’s $90?

| Ben McPoland

This investor sees a lot of things he likes about Palantir Technologies as a business. But what about the stock…

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How to try and build a bullet-proof Stocks and Shares ISA

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Those wanting to build a rock-solid investment ISA should diversify well and focus on high-quality stocks, says Edward Sheldon.

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Can these FTSE 250 dividend yields of 8% to 13% really last?

| Cliff D'Arcy

These three FTSE 250 stocks have dividend yields of 7.8% to 13.1% a year. However, with company earnings under stress,…

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This FTSE 100 dividend stock just fell 26% and directors are loading up on its shares

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

This Footsie dividend stock just experienced a huge share price fall. Is there an opportunity here for long-term value investors?

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