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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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Should you buy this stock after sales rose 20% in Q3?

| Ian Pierce

Is a 20% rise in sales the beginning of big things for this company?

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Sterling’s collapse makes GlaxoSmithKline plc an attractive takeover target

| Rupert Hargreaves

GlaxoSmithKline plc (LON: GSK) could be back on the radar of larger peers.

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Why I’d buy Sirius Minerals plc post-funding update

| Rupert Hargreaves

Now that Sirius Minerals plc (LON: SXX) has secured funding, the company looks attractive to me.

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Why SDR and HL look far too expensive

| Peter Stephens

Schroders plc (LON: SDR) and Hargreaves Lansdown plc (LON: HL) lack value appeal.

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Does 19% loan growth make Shawbrook Group plc a better buy than Lloyds?

| Peter Stephens

Should you ditch Lloyds Banking Group plc (LON: LLOY) and buy Shawbrook Group plc (LON: SHAW)?

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After a 50% gain in 2016, can WM Morrison Supermarkets plc keep rising?

| Roland Head

Roland Head explains why he's holding onto his shares of Wm Morrison Supermarkets plc (LON:MRW).

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32% profit rise makes Randgold Resources Limited my star buy!

| Peter Stephens

Randgold Resources Limited (LON: RRS) has huge growth potential.

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How I’ve broken Warren Buffett’s number one investing rule

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Edward Sheldon looks at Warren Buffett's number one investing rule, and explains how he's broken it over the years.

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Should the cold, hard data about Brexit change how we invest?

| Ian Pierce

Looking beyond heated rhetoric, does the data suggest Brexit is worth shaking up your portfolio?

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Are these dividend stocks about to fail their shareholders?

| Royston Wild

Royston Wild looks at two dividend shares with less-than-convincing investment potential.

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3 reasons why you’re not yet a millionaire

| Peter Stephens

Here's why your net worth hasn't yet reached seven figures.

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These FTSE 100 stars are not JUST about delicious dividends

| Royston Wild

Royston Wild discusses the investment case for two FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) stocks that look good for growth and income.

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Is OneSavings Bank plc a better buy than Banco Santander SA after 13% rise in lending?

| Peter Stephens

Does today's update make OneSavings Bank plc (LON: OSB) more appealing than Banco Santander SA (LON: BNC)?

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Are these two oil producers worth less than nothing?

| Rupert Hargreaves

Are these two producers on track to go out of business soon?

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These FTSE 100 stocks surged in October. Can they keep charging?

| Royston Wild

Royston Wild considers the share price potential of two FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) rockets.

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Should you buy Anglo Pacific Group plc or BHP Billiton plc after profit upgrades?

| Roland Head

What can investors in BHP Billiton plc (LON:BLT) and Anglo Pacific Group plc (LON:APF) expect next year?

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2 stocks I’d avoid despite profiting from sterling’s slump

| Peter Stephens

These two companies may be getting a boost from a weaker pound, but I'm still not buying them.

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Are these best-of-British stocks a buy amid Brexit uncertainty?

| Roland Head

A pub chain and a housebuilder are perhaps the most British of businesses. But should you buy?

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The bear case for Next plc

| Rupert Hargreaves

Why you should avoid Next plc (LON: NXT) altogether.

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Is this hedge fund manager right, will UK stocks really fall 80%?

| Rupert Hargreaves

Is there a chance the FTSE 100 could slump by 80%?

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2 firms to hold until you retire and beyond

| Kevin Godbold

Brexit looks like a sideshow for these enduring businesses.

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The bull case for Next plc

| Peter Stephens

Here's why Next plc (LON: NXT) has long-term growth potential.

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Sirius Minerals plc dives on long-awaited funding news

| Paul Summers

As funding for its polyhalite mine is announced, shares in Sirius Minerals plc (LON:SXX ) tank. What's going on?

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This growth stock is set to soar after posting 34% sales rise

| Peter Stephens

Buying this company right now could be a sound move.

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2 ‘disgusting’ shares I like

| Paul Summers

Do defensive shares get any better than these two? Paul Summers looks at the investment cases for mid-caps Dignity and…

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Are these the FTSE 100’s hottest growth stocks?

| Bilaal Mohamed

Bilaal Mohamed reveals two shares from the FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) with plenty of upside potential.

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How to live like a Fool

| Peter Stephens

Here's how to take control of your financial future.

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2 stocks I believe could collapse in November

| Royston Wild

Royston Wild looks at two FTSE stocks in danger of diving this month.

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Why you should ignore the latest fuss about a stock market crash

| Harvey Jones

The doom-mongers are out in force again but Harvey Jones says if you ignore them, they'll go away.

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2 stocks with unsustainable dividend payouts?

| Peter Stephens

Are these two companies set to slash their dividends?

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Weir Group plc falls after slashing profits forecast

| Royston Wild

Royston Wild explains why shares in Weir Group plc (LON: WEIR) could keep on tanking.

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“The next stock market crash will happen in 2019”

| Peter Stephens

2019 could prove to be a tough year for UK-listed shares.

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Grab this 4.8% yield while you still can

| Peter Stephens

This 4.8% yield may not be around for much longer.

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These FTSE 100 stocks sank in October. Time to stock up?

| Royston Wild

Royston Wild runs the rule over two recent FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) losers.

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This bank’s results prove Brexit is not a crisis

| Peter Stephens

Strong performance since the EU referendum shows that Brexit isn't having a negative impact.

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Why Neil Woodford is unfazed by inflation and sterling’s plunge

| Kevin Godbold

The great investor sees plenty of opportunity ahead with shares.

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Have Barclays plc and Standard Chartered plc turned a corner after Q3 results?

| Roland Head

Roland Head compares notes on Barclays plc (LON:BARC) and Standard Chartered plc (LON:STAN) and asks if either bank is a…

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Is now the time to buy Moneysupermarket.Com Group plc ahead of a “record year”?

| Roland Head

Can star performer Moneysupermarket.com Group plc (LON:MONY) continue to grow, or is it time for shareholders to take profits?

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BP plc profits halve yet an investment today could double

| Peter Stephens

BP plc (LON: BP) is enduring a difficult period but could be set to soar.

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211% sales rise makes me bullish about this growth stock

| Peter Stephens

This company's share price could be about to soar.

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