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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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BAE Systems’ share price has bounced back from Trump’s tariffs, so is there still enough value for me to buy more?

| Simon Watkins

BAE Systems’ share price fell after the US’s tariffs statement but has recovered to near a 12-month high. So, is…

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Up 60%? See the stunning IAG share price forecast for 2025!

| Harvey Jones

The IAG share price has been hugely volatile and Harvey Jones says that looks set to continue. But there are…

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Worried about retirement? Even at 40, £300 a month in a Stocks and Shares ISA can build wealth

| Mark Hartley

Even when starting late, investing a few hundred pounds a month in a Stocks and Shares ISA can build into…

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

| Royston Wild

City analysts think Barclays shares could be primed for lift-off. But how realistic are price targets for the FTSE 100…

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Dividend Shares

Were we right to ditch our GSK shares?

| Cliff D'Arcy

In spring 2021, my family sold a big lump of GSK shares. Four years later, we have no regrets. Indeed,…

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A market rally could be coming for UK stocks: here’s what I’m buying

| Dr. James Fox

UK stocks entered correction territory following Donald Trump’s tariff announcement on 2 April. But could we soon see a rally?

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£10,000 invested in the FTSE 100 at the start of the year is now worth…

| Dr. James Fox

The FTSE 100's often incorrectly seen as a barometer for the UK economy. Donald Trump’s tariffs have demonstrated that it’s…

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Dividend Shares

This £20k ISA delivers £1,961 of cash passive income a year

| Cliff D'Arcy

These three well-known FTSE 100 shares deliver passive income of 9% to 10.8% a year. Bonus: this dividend income is…

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At $184, I reckon this S&P 500 juggernaut is still on sale

| Ben McPoland

Our writer sees Amazon (NASDAQ:AMZN) as an attractive S&P 500 stock to consider while it is priced 23% lower than…

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Cheap FTSE 250 shares to consider buying right now?

| Alan Oscroft

These FTSE 250 growth stocks had weak starts to 2025, and face short-term uncertainty. But their long-term valuations could be…

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As stocks dive, is this a rare chance for ISA investors to build generational wealth?

| Dr. James Fox

Globally, stocks have pulled back significantly following the announcement of tariffs by the US president. Is this an opportunity for…

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2 ultra-cheap shares to consider right now!

| Royston Wild

These cheap UK shares offer considerable growth and income potential over the long term, reckons our writer Royston Wild.

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Legal & General Group shares go ex-dividend on 24 April – time to grab that 9% yield?

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones holds Legal & General Group shares and is already looking forward to the next bumper dividend from this…

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3 FTSE 100 dividend stocks to consider buying while they’re on sale

| Paul Summers

Paul Summers reckons canny investors should think about snapping up quality, dividend-paying stocks while they're going cheap

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2 cheap passive income shares to consider buying right now

| Alan Oscroft

The passive income we can earn from the UK stock market looks set to climb this year, and could even…

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Down 15% in a month, this FTSE 100 dividend share offers investors a stunning 10.8% yield

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones plucks out a FTSE 100 dividend share that offers frankly a quite staggering yield and is now a…

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3 reasons I just bought Nvidia for my Stocks and Shares ISA

| Ben McPoland

Nvidia stock fell victim to the epic market sell-off earlier in April as the Trump administration's policy on tariffs caused…

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Looking at Tesla stock? Consider this Warren Buffett-held EV rival instead

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Tesla stock is one of the most popular investments in the UK right now. However, Edward Sheldon sees more appeal…

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Up 18% in the past week, I think this FTSE 100 share could keep soaring!

| Royston Wild

While the FTSE 100's up 5.6% in the past week, this blue-chip share's risen much more sharply. Can it move…

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2 top growth stocks to consider buying for the next phase of the AI revolution

| Ben McPoland

The artificial intelligence (AI) revolution is advancing rapidly on the application side, setting up these two growth stocks for more…

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Growth Shares

Will the Lloyds share price be a winner or loser from the tariffs turmoil?

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith explains both sides of the argument when trying to figure out if the Lloyds share price will move…

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Aston Martin: is there a real risk the FTSE company goes bust?

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith notes the struggles over the past few years of an iconic car brand, but explains why his head…

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Growth Shares

2 crackerjack growth shares to consider buying as the dust settles

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith talks through a couple of growth shares that he feels represent good value for investors right now as…

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I’ve been investing in the stock market for 25 years. Here are 4 tips to navigate the current volatility

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Investing during periods of extreme stock market volatility isn’t easy. Here, Edward Sheldon provides his top tips to get through…

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£10,000 invested in Tesla shares a fortnight ago is now worth…

| Stephen Wright

Despite extreme volatility, the value of a £10,000 investment in Tesla shares from a fortnight ago hasn’t changed much. That’s…

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3 FTSE 250 shares to consider for a well-diversified portfolio!

| Royston Wild

Looking for ways to create a well diversified portfolio? Here are three FTSE 250 shares to think about for growth,…

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Down 38% over 12 months, is the BP share price the bargain of 2025?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

BP’s share price has experienced a massive decline over the last year. Could there be a major opportunity here for…

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2 FTSE 100 dividend shares to consider as global recession looms!

| Royston Wild

FTSE 100 investors need to tread carefully if they're to avoid dividend disappointment in 2025. Here are two top shares…

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This FTSE 100 hidden gem now yields a stunning 9.9% a year, so should I buy more?

| Simon Watkins

This relatively obscure FTSE 100 savings and investment giant now has a super-high yield, and its share price also looks…

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Near a 1-year low around 66p, is Vodafone’s share price too cheap for me to ignore?

| Simon Watkins

Vodafone’s share price is near its 12-month traded low, which means an opportunity to buy the stock on the cheap.…

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Prediction: 12 months from now, the easyJet share price could turn £5,000 into…

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

The easyJet share price appears to be significantly undervalued as investors fixate on short-term woes rather than long-term potential gains.

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Prediction: 12 months from now, the Vodafone share price could turn £5,000 into…

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Could the Vodafone share price jump by 30% over the next 12 months? Zaven Boyrazian takes a closer look at…

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Prediction: 12 months from now, the Aviva share price could turn £5,000 into…

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

The Aviva share price tumbled in the tariff-induced market turmoil, but could this have created a new buying opportunity for…

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Prediction: 12 months from now, the BAE share price could turn £5,000 into…

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

With EU defence spending on the rise, the BAE Systems' share price could surge… right? Not necessarily. Zaven Boyrazian digs…

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Up more than 50% in a month! What’s going on with the Greatland Gold (GGP) share price?

| James Beard

The Greatland Gold (GGP) share price has been the best performer on the FTSE AIM 100 index over the past…

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Prediction: 12 months from now, the IAG share price could turn £5,000 into…

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Zaven Boyrazian explores how high the IAG share price can fly over the next 12 months and what factors investors…

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Prediction: 12 months from now, the BP share price could turn £5,000 into…

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

The BP share price crashed in April following the aftermath of US tariffs and tumbling oil prices. But is this…

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14.2% dividend yield! Is this FTSE income stock worth considering in 2025?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

This clean energy trust offers the highest dividend yield in the FTSE 350 right now, but is the double-digit payout…

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£5,000 invested in the S&P 500 at the start of 2025 is now worth…

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

2025 has been a bumpy ride for the S&P 500, tumbling towards a correction before falling further on tariff news…

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£10,000 invested in the FTSE 250 10 years ago is now worth…

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

The FTSE 250 has been an underperformer over the last decade, but some of its stocks have delivered explosive returns…

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