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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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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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Market Movers

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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£10,000 invested in this FTSE 100 stock with a 9% dividend yield is now worth…

| Mark Hartley

Mark Hartley calculates the returns an investor could have netted from a £10k investment in a stock with one of…

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Some wise investment advice (but Warren Buffett didn’t say it first)

| James Beard

Warren Buffett’s come up with plenty of memorable quotes. But our writer’s found some sensible words from someone who the…

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Are REITs the best UK dividend shares on the stock market to consider right now?

| Mark Hartley

Showing early signs of a recovery, value investors may appreciate some of the low-priced UK real estate shares on the…

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Here’s a 4-share ISA portfolio that could one day generate £1,500 a month in passive income

| Royston Wild

A balanced portfolio of FTSE 100 and FTSE 250 shares could deliver a large and growing passive income over time.…

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Have investors left it too late to buy gold?

| Royston Wild

With bullion prices soaring above $3,500 an ounce, should investors still consider whether to buy gold for their portfolios?

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Is now the perfect time to start buying shares?

| Stephen Wright

An uncertain stock market can be a great opportunity to buy shares. But where should investors thinking of getting started…

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Is this FTSE 100 share a screaming buy to consider after recent falls?

| Roland Head

This FTSE 100 firm's smaller than rivals but could benefit from its big US manufacturing footprint and competitive market positioning.

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

| Royston Wild

Tesco shares have delivered positive-if-unspectacular returns over the last decade. Can the FTSE 100 grocer move things up a notch?

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3 of the best FTSE 250 bargain shares to consider today!

| Royston Wild

Years of underperformance mean the FTSE 250's packed with excellent value stocks. Read on to see three of my favourites.

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2 value stocks to consider after the recent sell-off

| Ben McPoland

With President Trump's on-off tariffs causing huge uncertainty in recent weeks, some value stocks have been getting even cheaper.

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Down 42% since 2021! Should investors consider this FTSE 250 trust?

| Ben McPoland

The past few years haven't been kind to this growth-oriented FTSE 250 investment trust. Is it still worth considering today?

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Shell’s share price is down 17% from its 1-year high, so is now the time for me to buy more?

| Simon Watkins

Shell’s share price has fallen a long way from its high last year, which implies a bargain may be had…

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Up 8.7% in a week but still yielding 8.6% – Legal & General shares are red hot right now!

| Harvey Jones

Legal & General shares are enjoying their day in the sun, rocketing last week as investors piled into FTSE 100…

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Hunting for income shares to buy after the market dip? Then remember this

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones says the recent dip makes now a brilliant time for investors to go hunting for FTSE 100 dividend…

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£10,000 invested in BAE Systems shares at the start of 2025 is now worth…

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones's BAE System shares have smashed the market so far in 2025. Yet while this remains a core FTSE…

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As UK shares plunge, dividend yields soar! These 2 income stocks look appealing

| Mark Hartley

The stock market took a hit earlier this month, but it's not all doom and gloom. Mark Hartley uncovers two…

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