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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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Does 75% dividend rise make Micro Focus International plc the best income stock around?

| Peter Stephens

Should income investors pile into Micro Focus International plc (LON: MCRO)?

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Does Boohoo.Com plc’s PrettyLittleThing acquisition make it 2017’s best growth stock?

| Roland Head

Roland Head looks at the figures behind today's gains for Boohoo.Com plc (LON:BOO) and considers an alternative growth pick.

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2 top oil stocks I’d buy right now: John Wood Group plc and Premier Oil plc

| Peter Stephens

John Wood Group plc (LON: WG) and Premier Oil plc (LON: PMO) have bright futures.

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Why TP Group plc shares soared by a quarter today

| Rupert Hargreaves

Shares in TP Group plc (LON: TPG) are surging today but what's being the rise?

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Could a stronger pound derail the FTSE 100’s Brexit fightback?

| Peter Stephens

A weak pound has boosted the FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) since the EU referendum, but sterling has strengthened since the US…

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What does 21st Century Fox’s bid for Sky plc mean for investors?

| Rupert Hargreaves

How should investors react to 21st Century Fox's bid for SKY plc (LON: SKY)?

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Are these the FTSE 100’s best bargains or biggest value traps?

| Ian Pierce

Should P/E ratios below 10 have value investors racing to buy these shares?

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Is it too late to buy 2016’s winners?

| Kevin Godbold

Can Tesco plc (LON: TSCO), Wolseley plc (LON: WOS) and 3i Group plc (LON: III) continue to power upwards?

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2 top healthcare shares for growth investors right now

| Jack Tang

Are these the best healthcare stocks to buy for 2017?

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3 lessons investors can learn from 2016

| Paul Summers

It's certainly been an interesting last 12 months. What can investors take from it?

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These small caps have dived following today’s updates. Is this a prime buying opportunity?

| Royston Wild

Royston Wild considers whether now is the time to buy these two small cap shifters.

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Should you catch this falling knife after another NCC Group plc profit warning?

| Roland Head

Is the bad news out in the open at NCC Group plc (LON:NCC), or is there worse to come?

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Is Hollywood Bowl plc set for a knockout 2017?

| Paul Summers

Is this small cap the best home for any spare cash?

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Brexit makes me bearish on Carpetright plc and Balfour Beatty plc

| Peter Stephens

These two stocks could be hurt by Brexit next year: Carpetright plc (LON: CPR) and Balfour Beatty plc (LON: BBY).

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3 dividend stocks on my buy list for 2017

| Roland Head

Roland Head takes a closer look at the attractions of three income heavyweights.

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Why a house price crash is on the cards in 2017

| Peter Stephens

House prices could come under severe pressure next year.

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2 non-cyclical stocks to avoid recession worries

| Ian Pierce

Why these unlikely defensives can beat a bear market.

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Will the FTSE 100’s big 2016 losers engineer stunning turnarounds in 2017?

| Ian Pierce

After plummeting more than 33% in 2016 can these stocks turn it around in the New Year?

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2 top big oil stocks to buy now

| Peter Stephens

These two oil companies are set to soar.

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These 3 gold stocks are ridiculously cheap

| Peter Stephens

Buying these three gold miners could be a shrewd move.

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3 shares I’d buy with £5,000 for 2017

| Peter Stephens

These three stocks are set to soar in 2017.

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3-point checklist for investing in oil stocks

| Roland Head

Roland head explains what kind of stock he's looking for in the oil and gas market.

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Are these FTSE 100 bargains too good to be true?

| Royston Wild

Royston Wild looks at three FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) stocks with poor growth prospects.

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Here’s why smart investors are diving into water shares

| Bilaal Mohamed

Bilaal Mohamed explains why investing in water companies is one of the safest ways to boost your income.

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Could British American Tobacco plc or Imperial Brands plc dominate a new $45bn cannabis industry?

| Zach Coffell

With its use legalised in many US states, Imperial Brands plc (LON: IMB) and British American Tobacco plc (LON: BATS)…

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4 growth stocks to put on your 2017 shopping list

| Royston Wild

Royston Wild runs the rule over some of London’s hottest growth stocks.

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Why Eco Animal Health Group Plc is set to outperform AstraZeneca plc in 2017

| Peter Stephens

Eco Animal Health Group Plc (LON: EAH) has more appeal than AstraZeneca plc (LON: EAH).

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Why E2V Technologies plc shares rocketed by 48% today

| Peter Stephens

E2V Technologies plc (LON: E2V) is among today's biggest gainers.

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2 hated dividend stocks to buy for 2017

| Roland Head

Roland Head considers the investment case for two high-yield FTSE 100 stocks.

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Sirius Minerals plc now looks cheap for long-term investors

| Rupert Hargreaves

Sirius Minerals plc (LON: SXX) has great long-term prospects.

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3 reasons to buy GlaxoSmithKline plc’s 5.5% yield before the market catches on

| Zach Coffell

GlaxoSmithKline plc's dividend wasn't covered by cash flow last year, but the transformational Novartis deal could facilitate dividends for decades,…

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2 growth stocks to buy your grandchildren for Christmas and beyond

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Edward Sheldon looks at two growth stocks that could make excellent Christmas presents this year.

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3 top FTSE 100 stocks under £3

| Peter Stephens

These three FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) companies all trade at or below £3 per share and could be worth buying.

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2 income stocks with rising yields for December and beyond

| Kevin Godbold

We could be seeing a decent buying opportunity with these two dividend-growing stalwarts.

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How a Santa rally could lift these 3 financial stocks.

| Harvey Jones

If stock markets embark on another seasonal surge these three financial stocks could tell investors with good cheer, says Harvey…

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Are you brave enough to rescue these beaten-down bargains?

| Bilaal Mohamed

Bilaal Mohamed considers whether or not it's the right time to buy these heavily discounted shares.

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Melrose Industries plc has delivered 22% annually for investors. Can Volvere plc do the same?

| Zach Coffell

Battle of the turnaround experts: should you buy massive Melrose plc (LON: MRO) or minnow Volvere plc (LON: VLE)?

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Are these the 3 most overvalued stocks in the UK?

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones looks at three stocks trading at hefty valuations of more than 35 times earnings.

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BrainJuicer Group plc beats forecasts, but is it a better buy than Next Fifteen Communications plc?

| Zach Coffell

Both these marketing firms could grow alongside quality client lists including Heineken, Shell, Apple and Microsoft. But which, if any,…

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Should you snap up – or sell – this top income stock after today’s results?

| Paul Summers

Dividends look set to keep rising at this small cap but should investors look elsewhere?

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