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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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Prediction: in 2026, the Aviva share price could climb to…

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Thinking about investing in Aviva? Zaven Boyrazian explores the latest forecasts from expert analysts to see if there's still a…

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£5,000 invested in UK pub stock J D Wetherspoon 9 days ago is now worth…

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Anyone who bought stock in UK pub operator J D Wetherspoon just before the UK Budget has seen the value…

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Dividend Shares

December is the best month for the FTSE 100 and UK shares!

| Cliff D'Arcy

Since the FTSE 100 was founded in 1984, December has been by far the best month to own UK shares.…

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Could these 2 epic FTSE 250 shares make investors richer in December?

| Royston Wild

These FTSE 250 shares have already delivered stunning returns in 2025. And Royston Wild thinks they could end the calendar…

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Down 12% in 2025, is the easyJet share price set to rebound?

| Christopher Ruane

The easyJet share price has been losing altitude this year. But our writer sees a possible mismatch between the share…

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7 epic income shares to target a £1,720 passive income in 2026!

| Royston Wild

Discover the five-star portfolio of income shares Royston Wild believes could deliver large and reliable dividends next year and beyond.

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Is a dividend cut coming for Diageo shareholders?

| Stephen Wright

Does a new CEO with a reputation for drastic action mean passive income investors need to reconsider Diageo shares as…

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Can you turn £1,000 into £708,548 by investing in the stock market?

| Stephen Wright

A 9.8% annual return has been achievable in the stock market in the past. But what do investors have to…

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FTSE 100 shares have had a great 2025. Can it last?

| Christopher Ruane

The FTSE 100 has had a strong performance so far in 2025. Our writer weighs what might happen next --…

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Up 200% with a P/E below 12! Can the Barclays share price keep defying gravity?

| Harvey Jones

The Barclay share price has flown to the stars but it still looks pretty good value, says Harvey Jones. He…

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Forecast: in 12 months, £7,000 invested in Nvidia stock could be worth…

| Ben McPoland

With fears rising over a potential artificial intelligence bubble, do Wall Street analysts still see any value in Nvidia stock…

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£10,000 invested in the Rolls-Royce share price at New Year 2025 is now worth…

| Alan Oscroft

The Rolls-Royce share price has dropped back a bit in the past couple of months. But that doesn't take the…

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Up 27% in 6 months – what on earth’s driving the BP share price recovery?

| Harvey Jones

The BP share price is climbing but Harvey Jones is baffled because there's been so much bad news circling around…

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How much would you need to invest to earn over £1,000 per month in passive income?

| Christopher Ruane

What would it take for an investor to go from zero to a four-figure monthly passive income through owning dividend…

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How much do you actually need in a Stocks and Shares ISA to replace your full-time salary?

| Harshil Patel

With some patience and the right strategy, investors could retire early using a Stocks and Shares ISA. Let’s look at…

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Does the Warren Buffett approach still work as he prepares to retire?

| Christopher Ruane

Billionaire investor Warren Buffett will be standing down as boss of Berkshire Hathaway later this month. Can investors still learn…

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2 champion high-yield (7%+) dividend stocks to consider for an ISA right now

| Alan Oscroft

Looking for some dividend stocks that offer better-than-average yields to try to spice up your Stocks and Shares ISA investments?

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4 reasons why the HSBC share price could surge 14% to £12.44

| Royston Wild

The HSBC share price rocketed by more than a third this year. Royston Wild explains why the FTSE 100 bank…

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2 potential champion UK growth stocks to consider buying in December

| Alan Oscroft

Some of the UK's best-looking growth stocks have strong forecasts but are still on low valuations, with decent dividends thrown…

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FTSE 100 vs S&P 500: here’s how £10k invested at the start of the year compares

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith reveals the result of a very tight race between the FTSE 100 and the US stock market benchmark…

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Forget NIO stock! This company is rapidly becoming the ‘Tesla of China’

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

NIO stock hasn’t gone on to deliver the blockbuster returns that investors were expecting. But this Chinese EV stock looks…

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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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This 34p penny share could rocket 117%, says 1 broker

| Ben McPoland

While this UK penny share is down 91% since 2021, one analyst team thinks it's now far too cheap at…

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How much do you need in an ISA or SIPP to generate a £9,999 a year second income?

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones shows how much investors need to generate a solid second income stream in retirement, and names a top…

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Thank goodness I didn’t invest anything in Aston Martin shares at IPO

| John Fieldsend

Aston Martin shares haven't exactly set the world alight since the company's IPO. But is there a bargain to be…

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This ETF returned 8.4% last month while the FTSE 100 and S&P 500 indexes were flat

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Last month, this niche exchange-traded fund (ETF) crushed the FTSE and most other major stock market indexes. Is it worth…

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How much do you need in FTSE 100 income stocks to generate £777 a month for retirement?

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones says dividend income stocks are a great way to generate long-term wealth, and picks out two with solid…

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Prudential’s sub-£11 share price looks a bargain to me, but how cheap is it?

| Simon Watkins

Prudential’s share price has risen a lot over the year, but Simon Watkins believes there’s still a big gap between…

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Is the countdown really on for the Lloyds share price reaching £1?

| Alan Oscroft

The Lloyds Banking Group share price is looking ever more likely to end the year on a high, but I'm…

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Dividend Shares

I asked ChatGPT for the best passive income stock for 2026 and this is what it said…

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith is surprised at the ChatGPT pick for the best share for passive income as he feels some key…

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Here’s what I’ve made from 266 shares in this FTSE 100 passive income star since 2020…

| Simon Watkins

My passive income portfolio is geared to maximising my dividend income with little effort from me, and this FTSE 100…

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BAE Systems’ share price has plunged 23%, but here’s why I’m buying more now  

| Simon Watkins

The BAE Systems' share price has nosedived since October, yet Simon Watkins sees record orders and defence spend driving long-term…

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Rolls-Royce shares might be 26% overvalued. Is it time to sell?

| James Beard

A comparison with one of Rolls-Royce’s competitors suggests its shares are expensive. Our writer contemplates what to do.

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Will Lloyds shares reach £1 soon? Or is 76p more likely?

| James Beard

Lloyds' shares are closing in on the 100p-barrier for the first time since the global financial crisis of 2008. But…

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BT shares offer a 4.7% dividend yield – but should I buy them for retirement?

| Mark Hartley

BT shares have made some impressive gains this year as upgrade costs fade. But one glaring issue overshadows its strong…

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£15,000 invested in Tesco shares at the start of 2025 is now worth…

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Tesco shares have more than doubled in the last three years, but will shareholders continue to get richer in 2026?…

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£10,000 invested in this FTSE 100 stock last Christmas is now worth…

| Mark Hartley

Our writer takes a closer look at a FTSE 100 stock that's made spectacular gains in 2025. Will the rally…

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2 incredible FTSE 100 dividend shares I can’t stop buying!

| Royston Wild

Discover two of the FTSE index's greatest dividend shares -- and why Royston Wild has plans to hold on to…

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£15,000 invested in BT shares at the start of 2025 is now worth…

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Since Allison Kirkby became CEO in early 2024, BT shares have jumped more than 60%! But can this momentum continue…

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£5,000 invested in Greggs shares 1 week ago is now worth…

| Ben McPoland

After a year to forget for Greggs shareholders, there was finally some good news for this unloved FTSE 250 stock…

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