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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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What could next week’s results mean for these tasty shares?

| Paul Summers

Will next week bring good news for investors in Cranswick plc (LON:CWK) and Patisserie Holdings plc (LON:CAKE)?

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$225m contract shows why Lamprell plc could be a top energy buy

| Roland Head

Roland Head looks at today's news from Lamprell plc (LON:LAM) and explains why strong fundamentals suggest a strong outlook.

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3 flaws preventing your investment success

| Peter Stephens

These three problems could be dragging down your investment returns.

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Which is the better buy? BP vs Shell

| Ian Pierce

Profits. Dividends. Debt. Growth. Which of BP plc (LON: BP) and Royal Dutch Shell plc (LON: RDSB) comes out ahead…

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Would these firms survive a property crash?

| Ian Pierce

Would strong balance sheets be enough to see these companies through another recession?

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How to invest on AIM without losing your shirt

| Rupert Hargreaves

How to make money on AIM without falling into to any traps.

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Are these the FTSE 100’s best ‘Black Friday’ bargains?

| Royston Wild

Royston Wild looks at two Footsie giants offering unmissable value for money.

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Is the P/E ratio redundant?

| Peter Stephens

In today's technologically advanced world, does the P/E ratio still have a role to play?

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Will you regret not buying these 2 growth shares?

| Bilaal Mohamed

Bilaal Mohamed discovers two mid-cap shares with exciting growth potential.

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Can this five-bagger continue to sparkle?

| Harvey Jones

This stock could still deliver plenty of fizz, says Harvey Jones.

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Helical plc is keeping its head above Brexit’s choppy waters

| Alan Oscroft

Helical plc (LON: HLCL) is earning nice rental income, despite property fears.

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Why these 8% dividend yields may not last much longer

| Roland Head

Roland Head explains the numbers behind some of the highest dividend yields on the market.

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Is Euromoney Institutional Investor plc a good investment in these troubled times?

| Alan Oscroft

The turnaround at Euromoney Institutional Investor plc (LON: ERM) looks like it's coming good.

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The winners and losers from the Autumn Statement

| Kevin Godbold

How does the Chancellor’s autumn statement change the investing landscape?

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Which dividend dynamo should you buy after today’s news?

| Royston Wild

Royston Wild discusses the latest news from two London-quoted dividend giants.

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Sound Energy plc’s £24m cash call should propel the shares back to 100p

| Rupert Hargreaves

With cash in the bank Sound Energy plc (LON: SOU) could easily hit 100p.

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2 recession-proof stocks for 2017

| Paul Summers

Could these shares be the perfect antidote to any Brexit-related anxiety?

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Severn Trent plc and National Grid plc are great investments for hard times

| Alan Oscroft

Here's why successful investors really like Severn Trent plc (LON: SVT) and National Grid plc (LON: NG).

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Will recovery plays Mothercare plc and HSS Hire Group plc come good in 2017?

| Roland Head

Roland Head gives his verdict on the latest figures from Mothercare plc (LON:MTC) and HSS Hire Group plc (LON:HSS).

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Why are Charles Stanley Group plc shares soaring today?

| Alan Oscroft

Charles Stanley Group plc (LON: CAY) is an ambitious company, and could generate healthy profits for you.

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2 reasons why estate agents could still make sense for investors

| Roland Head

Roland Head asks whether estate agents have been oversold after this week's sharp falls.

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Is It Time To Look Again At UK PLC?

| Owain Bennallack

An uncertain few years seem guaranteed – but that could be in the price...

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As uncertainty builds, is now the time to buy gold or gold stocks?

| Rupert Hargreaves

After Trump and Brexit is it time to start investing in the gold industry?

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These are the most hated stocks in the UK so should you ditch them?

| Rupert Hargreaves

Is it time to be greedy as the rest of the market sells these most hated stocks?

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Better buy: Lloyds Banking Group plc vs Barclays plc

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Edward Sheldon examines whether Lloyds Banking Group plc (LON: LLOY) or Barclays plc (LON: BARC) is the better stock to…

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How to cope with investment failure

| Peter Stephens

Here's how you can get back on track after stock market disappointment.

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3 reasons to retire early (and how to do it)

| Kevin Godbold

Financial retirement could be closer than you think if you do this.

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2 Black Friday bargains

| Peter Stephens

These two stocks are dirt cheap.

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Politics could be the FTSE 100’s nemesis in 2017

| Peter Stephens

Political risk is high and it could hurt the FTSE 100's (INDEXTFTSE:UKX) performance next year.

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Are these the Footsie’s 3 best dividend growth stocks?

| Royston Wild

Royston Wild reveals three of the hottest FTSE 100 income stocks out there.

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Do growing revenues and profits make Future plc a bargain?

| Alan Oscroft

Will Future plc (LON: FUTR) be a winner the the tough world of media and publishing?

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Here’s why smart investors are ignoring these big dividends

| Bilaal Mohamed

Bilaal Mohamed explains why these two big dividends might be too good to be true.

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Could Vectura Group plc grow to be a FTSE 100 company within 10 years?

| G A Chester

Vectura Group plc (LON:VEC) could follow in the footsteps of Hikma Pharmaceuticals (LON:HIK), says G A Chester.

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Is it time to get out of Foxtons Group plc and Purplebricks Group plc as panic sets in?

| Alan Oscroft

Will new letting fee restrictions cause serious harm for Foxtons Group plc (LON: FOXT) and Purplebricks Group plc (LON: PURP)?

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Why Severn Trent plc could be a better buy than United Utilities Group plc

| Roland Head

Roland Head considers the outlook for water groups United Utilities Group plc (LON:UU) and Severn Trent plc (LON:SVT).

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Will Daejan Holdings plc buck the property trend as profits rise?

| Alan Oscroft

Daejan Holdings plc (LON: DJAN) faces uncertainty, but that could be the time to buy.

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This could cause UK property prices to crash in 2017

| Peter Stephens

Higher interest rates could cause property prices to fall.

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Will Paragon Group of Companies PLC beat Barclays PLC after reporting 9% revenue growth?

| Peter Stephens

Should you ditch Barclays PLC (LON: BARC) in favour of Paragon Group of Companies PLC (LON: PAG)?

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Brammer plc is bailed out with a cash offer: Will these companies be next?

| Roland Head

Roland Head looks at two companies which could receive takeover offers, following today's bid for Brammer plc (LON:BRAM).

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The supreme characteristic to look for in shares

| Kevin Godbold

This thing provides protection against the downside and drives the upside.

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