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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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Why I still wouldn’t touch Tesco plc or J Sainsbury plc shares

| Alan Oscroft

Teco plc (LON: TSCO) shares are bouncing back, but buying them or J Sainsbury plc (LON: SBRY) could be perilous.

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Why Aviva plc is still my pick of the insurance sector

| Alan Oscroft

The whole insurance sector looks cheap, and Aviva plc (LON: AV) could be the cheapest.

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Are these two companies destined to leave the FTSE 100?

| Paul Summers

Is relegation looking likely for these two private investor favourites?

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Why 2017 could be Banco Santander SA and Barclays plc’s year

| Rupert Hargreaves

Banco Santander SA (LON: BNC) and Barclays PLC (LON: BARC) may be too top picks for 2017.

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Is Lavendon Group plc a buy on takeover bid?

| Peter Stephens

Should you add Lavendon Group plc (LON: LVD) to your portfolio after bid approach?

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Will Go Outdoors acquisition power JD Sports Fashion plc to new highs?

| Roland Head

Roland Head explains why the £112.3m acquisition of Go Outdoors could be good value for JD Sports Fashion plc (LON:JD)…

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How low can BT Group plc and Sky plc go?

| Rupert Hargreaves

Will shares in SKY PLC (LON: SKY) and BT Group plc (LON: BT.A) continue to fall?

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These 2 stocks are undeniably cheap

| Peter Stephens

Buying these two companies now could prove to be a shrewd move.

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These 3 FTSE 250 stars are too cheap to miss!

| Royston Wild

Royston Wild explains why these FTSE 250 (INDEXFTSE: MCX) giants are far, far too cheap.

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3 stocks you can buy today for up to 70% less than Neil Woodford paid!

| G A Chester

Should you snap up these Neil Woodford favourites at big discounts?

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Is Sirius Minerals PLC the best mining investment opportunity in the world?

| Peter Stephens

Should you pile into Sirius Minerals PLC (LON: SXX) right now?

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These 3 FTSE 100 stocks are ridiculously cheap!

| Royston Wild

Royston Wild discusses three FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) dealing at rock-bottom prices.

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How safe are 7% yields at Aberdeen Asset Management plc & BP plc?

| Roland Head

Roland Head takes a fresh look at the giant-sized payouts on offer for shareholders at Aberdeen Asset Management plc (LON:ADN)…

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Is this evidence that UK property is the best investment around?

| Peter Stephens

Should you pile into UK property after these upbeat results?

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Are these the perfect stocks for your SIPP?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Edward Sheldon looks at two high quality companies that could make excellent SIPP holdings.

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3 exciting small cap results I’m monitoring closely this week

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Edward Sheldon explains why he'll be monitoring these smaller companies' results this week.

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Is this a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to buy these bargain basement stocks?

| Ian Pierce

With P/E ratios below 13, high dividends and solid growth prospects are these shares the best bargains out there?

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4 reasons to buy British American Tobacco plc

| Ian Pierce

Shares of British American Tobacco plc (LON: BATS) have trounced the market for years and aren't about to stop now.

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Don’t ignore these under-the-radar dividend champions

| Ian Pierce

These may be the best FTSE-beating yields you've never considered.

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Does it pay to buy the Footsie’s dividend dogs?

| Paul Summers

When it comes to investing, keeping things simple can really work.

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Expensive but exceptional: 3 FTSE 100 stocks deserving of high P/E ratios

| Royston Wild

Royston Wild looks at a handful of ‘pricey but perfect’ FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) stars.

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2 FTSE 100 stars you should consider buying before it’s too late

| Royston Wild

Royston Wild looks at two Footsie giants that could be about to explode.

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These 2 income stocks will thrash Philip Hammond’s new savings bond

| Harvey Jones

Forget Chancellor Philip Hammond's proposed new savings bond, you can get two or three times the return from a top…

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3 reasons why the Footsie is set to slump in 2017

| Peter Stephens

The UK's main index could be in for a difficult year.

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Better Buy: British American Tobacco plc vs Imperial Brands plc

| Jack Tang

Both British American Tobacco plc (LON:BATS) and Imperial Brands plc (LON:IMB) have rewarded investors have rewarded shareholders with double-digit total…

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Why these 5% yields could be under threat

| Bilaal Mohamed

Bilaal Mohamed explains why these two dividends are looking increasingly exposed to a cut.

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Why this number tells us that house builders must crash

| Harvey Jones

The house price-to-earnings ratio is beyond anything we have ever seen and that could hurt house builders, warns Harvey Jones.

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Is Lloyds Banking Group plc on the cusp of a stunning recovery?

| Royston Wild

Royston Wild considers the share price outlook for Lloyds Banking Group plc (LON: LLOY).

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2 unfancied shares to boost your wealth

| Harvey Jones

Now looks like a good time to dial up these two growth stocks again, says Harvey Jones.

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These 3 miners have 25%+ upside in 2017

| Peter Stephens

Buying these three mining stocks could prove to be a shrewd move.

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Should you buy these FTSE 250 shares before next week’s updates?

| Royston Wild

Royston Wild runs the rule over two FTSE 250 giants before upcoming trading statements.

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2 dirt-cheap FTSE 100 stocks to buy in December

| Peter Stephens

These two companies look set to soar.

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A 10-year pay squeeze could spell trouble for these big retail stocks

| Alan Oscroft

Discretionary spending is facing a squeeze, so should you keep away from upmarket retailers?

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Should you buy these mid caps after slumping 50% in 2016?

| Ian Pierce

Is now the time for contrarian investors to leap at these bargain buys?

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3 high yielders you can’t afford to overlook

| Harvey Jones

A steady yield is a thing of beauty in today's uncertain world, says Harvey Jones.

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Why I’m holding my supermarket shares, despite a 48%+ gain

| Roland Head

Roland Head believes that two popular supermarket stocks could deliver further gains for investors.

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Is AstraZeneca plc or GlaxoSmithKline plc the best Black Friday buy?

| Peter Stephens

Will AstraZeneca plc (LON: AZN) or GlaxoSmithKline plc (LON: GSK) soar over the medium-to-long term?

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How AB Dynamics plc looks set to outperform Sirius Minerals plc

| Kevin Godbold

If you like Sirius Minerals plc (LON: SXX), you’ll love AB Dynamics plc (LON: ABDP).

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Could this Trump-friendly stock flatten the competition in 2017?

| Paul Summers

This small-cap is flying. Is it time to jump on board?

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Is Pennon Group plc the best income stock around after 6% dividend hike?

| Peter Stephens

Should income investors put Pennon Group plc (LON: PNN) at the top of their buy lists?

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