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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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Donald Trump could help you retire early!

| Peter Stephens

The world economy could benefit from Trump's economic policies.

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Putting investors on the analyst’s couch

| Owain Bennallack

Knowing your hidden motivations can make you a better investor.

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How long can the recovery in these mining shares last?

| Jack Tang

Can these mining stocks extend their triple-digit percentage gains?

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Lloyds Banking Group plc vs Royal Dutch Shell plc: which is the worst dividend stock?

| Royston Wild

Royston Wild discusses the share price potential of Lloyds Banking Group plc (LON: LLOY) and Royal Dutch Shell plc (LON:…

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2 Christmas crackers to beat your Brexit blues

| Paul Summers

Fashion may be fickle but things look pretty rosy for these two retailers.

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3 top FTSE 100 shares for 2017 and beyond

| Kevin Godbold

These firms have decent prospects for the long term and the short term.

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Is Personal Assets Trust plc or Perpetual Income & Growth plc the best defensive fund for troubled times?

| Harvey Jones

In these difficult times, investment trusts Personal Assets Trust plc (LON: PNL) and Perpetual Income & Growth plc (LON: PLI)…

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Beat higher inflation with these 2 dividend growth stocks

| Peter Stephens

These two stocks should boost your returns even with the prospect of higher inflation.

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This extraordinary small-cap has increased its dividend for over 70 years

| G A Chester

A small-cap dividend powerhouse and a Footsie star both have huge appeal right now, says G A Chester.

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Are Cape plc and Oxford Instruments plc today’s top turnaround buys?

| Roland Head

Today's updates from Cape plc (LON:CIU) and Oxford Instruments plc (LON:OXIG) contained some very mixed news.

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Should you buy Electrocomponents plc after earnings soar?

| Alan Oscroft

Earnings at Electrocomponents plc (LON:ECM) soar by 50%, so are the shares good value?

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Why Jimmy Choo plc is one of my top picks after today’s update

| Peter Stephens

Jimmy Choo plc (LON: CHOO) has long-term capital gain potential.

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Is Barratt Developments plc’s warning a sign to sell these 2 homebuilders?

| Rupert Hargreaves

Has Barratt Developments plc (LON: BDEV) called the top of the property market?

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2 income champions you can’t afford to miss

| Rupert Hargreaves

These two dividend champions deserve a place in your portfolio.

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Why has CPPGroup plc risen by 68% today?

| Roland Head

Roland Head takes a look at the latest numbers from CPPGroup plc (LON:CPP) after Friday's dramatic surge.

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Should you sell BP plc and buy The Parkmead Group plc after gas production rises sixfold?

| Peter Stephens

Is The Parkmead Group plc (LON: PMG) a better buy than BP plc (LON: BP)?

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Why Brexit has pushed Bodycote plc’s sales 13% higher

| Peter Stephens

Bodycote plc (LON: BOY) has benefitted from weak sterling.

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5 lucrative steps to get you to a million

| Kevin Godbold

Do this and you could accelerate your journey to a million and beyond.

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Will debt become toxic in 2017?

| Peter Stephens

Should you avoid highly indebted companies at all costs?

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Is this a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to buy these fast-growing banking stocks?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Edward Sheldon profiles two UK banks that are growing rapidly yet are trading at incredibly low multiples.

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Should you buy Barclays plc after shares jump 25% in one month?

| Ian Pierce

Is there finally light at the end of the tunnel for Barclays plc (LON: BARC)?

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Are these monster yielders a risk too far?

| Royston Wild

Royston Wild discusses the dividend potential of two FTSE 250 giants.

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Why I expect these value stocks to rocket very soon

| Bilaal Mohamed

Bilaal Mohamed reveals two undervalued stocks with explosive growth potential.

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

| Royston Wild

Royston Wild looks at two FTSE 250 stocks in the run-up to next week’s releases.

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Record plc could be set for big dividend payments

| Alan Oscroft

If you're looking for cash, Record plc (LON: REC) generates it by the bucketful.

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Is this an unmissable opportunity to buy these 2 FTSE 100 heroes?

| Harvey Jones

These two FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) old favourites aren't exactly cheap, but they're cheaper than they were, says Harvey Jones.

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2 rising bank shares you can’t afford to miss?

| Alan Oscroft

Brexit may have hit the banking sector, but it surely holds some bargains now.

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Should you buy small-cap income champions Norcros plc and TT Electronics plc?

| Roland Head

Roland Head asks whether investors should go for high yields at Norcros plc (LON:NXR) and TT Electronics plc (LON:TTG).

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Do today’s results make IFG Group plc and Tracsis plc unmissable small-caps?

| Alan Oscroft

Small-cap stocks like IFG Group plc (LON: IFP) and Tracsis plc (LON: TRCS) could make you rich.

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Results confirm Royal Mail plc as my top income share in the FTSE 100

| Ian Pierce

Slow and steady growth and 4.5% yielding dividends are a winning combo for Royal Mail plc (LON: RMG).

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Don’t underestimate the growth potential of these FTSE 100 giants

| Roland Head

Roland Head takes a closer look at two big-cap stocks with serious growth credentials.

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Why I’d buy this small-cap over Genus plc despite today’s positive results

| Peter Stephens

This smaller company has better growth prospects than Genus plc (LON: GNS).

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Could Lifetime ISAs seriously damage your wealth?

| Kevin Godbold

LISAs look like a great opportunity for the well-prepared, younger investor.

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Is it time to buy QinetiQ plc and WS Atkins plc after big profit rises?

| Alan Oscroft

QinetiQ plc (LON: QQ) and WS Atkins plc (LON: ATK) could be overlooked bargains.

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Why Barclays PLC offers greater profit potential than Investec plc in 2017

| Peter Stephens

Buying Barclays PLC (LON: BARC) could be a better move than buying Investec plc (LON: INVP).

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21% sales growth could make Dart Group plc fly despite Brexit fears

| Roland Head

Consumer spending looks strong, based on first half sales from Dart Group plc (LON:DTG) and a popular specialist retailer.

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Premier Oil plc could be in trouble with oil prices weakening

| Alan Oscroft

Will a production boost save the day for Premier Oil plc (LON: PMO)?

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What today’s bid means for investors as Creston plc soars by a third

| Rupert Hargreaves

Creston plc (LON: CRE) has finally received a buyout offer but how should investors react?

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Great Portland Estates plc’s results prove Brexit *is* hurting UK property!

| Peter Stephens

Great Portland Estates plc (LON: GPOR) is experiencing a challenging period due to Brexit.

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After today’s results, is Shanks Group plc the better buy over Biffa plc?

| Rupert Hargreaves

Which waste group is a better buy, Biffa plc (LON: BIFF) or Shanks Group plc (LON: SKS)?

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