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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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Are these Footsie insurance stocks a bargain for income investors?

| Roland Head

Insurance stocks are rebounding from the Brexit slump. But it's not too late to buy, says Roland Head.

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Is Sinclair Pharma plc a better bet than GlaxoSmithKline plc?

| Alan Oscroft

Does Sinclair Pharma plc (LON: SPH) have the growth potential to bring you more riches than GlaxoSmithKline plc (LON: GSK)?

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Is this small-cap gold miner a better buy than BHP Billiton plc after today’s results?

| Roland Head

Does this high-yield gold miner have more to offer income investors than BHP Billiton plc (LON:BLT)?

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Why I’d buy Diageo plc instead of Fevertree Drinks plc after today’s update

| Peter Stephens

Diageo plc's (LON: DGE) update shows that it has greater investment promise than sector peer Fevertree Drinks plc (LON: FEVR).

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Is Bonmarche Holdings plc a buy following today’s 25% fall?

| Peter Stephens

Could Bonmarche Holdings plc (LON: BON) turn around today's major fall?

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Is it the end of the line for OneSavings Bank plc and Virgin Money Holdings?

| Rupert Hargreaves

Should you avoid OneSavings Bank plc (LON: OSB) and Virgin Money Holdings (UK) plc (LON: VM) on lower growth expectations?

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Why I would buy Tesco plc instead of Majestic Wine plc following today’s results

| Peter Stephens

Tesco plc (LON: TSCO) has more growth potential than Majestic Wine plc (LON: WINE), says Peter Stephens.

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Are these the only 2 banks worth owning?

| Rupert Hargreaves

Should you buy these two banks for your portfolio?

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Is the worst over for these FTSE 100 fallers?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Edward Sheldon looks at two investor favourites that have fallen heavily. Is there more to come or is a rebound…

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Why you face redundancy (and how to profit from it)

| Paul Summers

The future may be bleak but catching this investment theme now could soothe the pain.

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Can growth hunters afford to miss these 3 Footsie favourites?

| Royston Wild

Royston Wild discusses the growth prospects of three Footsie-quoted growth greats.

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Is Shield Therapeutics plc a better bet than AstraZeneca plc?

| Alan Oscroft

Does the small-cap potential of Shield Therapeutics plc (LON: STX) beat the blue chip reliability of AstraZeneca plc (LON: AZN)…

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Is now the time to buy back into Britain’s supermarkets?

| Royston Wild

Royston Wild considers the investment outlook for the UK’s biggest grocery chains.

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Why are these small-cap shares plunging today?

| Alan Oscroft

Have today's share price falls thrown up two small-cap bargains?

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Forget the lottery – shares can make you a millionaire!

| Peter Stephens

Here's why shares are a better bet than the lottery

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3 steps to generate huge dividends

| Peter Stephens

Following these three steps could improve your income return.

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Neil Woodford’s market-thrashing calculation

| Kevin Godbold

Do this and you could enjoy total returns as high as Neil Woodford’s.

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Is this the most undervalued commodity in the world?

| Jack Dingwall

Should you buy these two silver producers?

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Is this the best utility money can buy after today’s update?

| Peter Stephens

Should you pile into this utility company right now?

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Are these 2 retail giants knockout buys after today’s updates?

| Royston Wild

Royston Wild looks at two shopping mammoths making the headlines.

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Why Jim Cramer is sweet on Diageo plc

| Kevin Godbold

The USA’s Mad Money host, Jim Cramer, sees three ways for Diageo plc (LON: DGE) to deliver for investors.

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Should you buy GlaxoSmithKline plc after its change in CEO?

| Peter Stephens

Is GlaxoSmithKline plc (LON: GSK) more or less appealing after a change in senior management?

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Is this Neil Woodford pick a better buy than Lloyds Banking Group plc?

| Roland Head

Is battered Lloyds Banking Group plc (LON:LLOY) a buy, or should investors look for global growth with this top Neil…

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Why I’d buy GVC Holdings plc instead of Ladbrokes plc after today’s results

| Peter Stephens

GVC Holdings plc (LON: GVC) has more appeal than Ladbrokes plc (LON: LAD). Here's why.

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2 global British champions suitable for every portfolio

| Rupert Hargreaves

Why you should consider these champions for your portfolio.

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2 of the best financial stocks for bold investors?

| Roland Head

Roland Head reviews one growth stock and one deep value play. Which should you add to your portfolio?

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Is it time to sell Glencore plc and Anglo American plc?

| Rupert Hargreaves

Should you sell Glencore plc (LON: GLEN) and Anglo American plc (LON: AAL) after recent gains?

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Should you believe in AIM Cinderella stories Sirius Minerals plc and Boohoo.Com plc?

| Ian Pierce

Is the glass slipper set to crack for Sirius Minerals plc (LON: SXX) and Boohoo.Com plc (LON: BOO)?

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Will these clean energy companies become the oil majors of the 21st century?

| Ian Pierce

Can your portfolio do good and well at the same time with these three renewable energy firms?

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Why Warren Buffett avoids these three types of companies

| G A Chester

Words of wisdom from Warren Buffett on what NOT to invest in.

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Are these the FTSE 100’s dodgiest dividend stocks?

| Royston Wild

Royston Wild highlights the problems facing two FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) income favourites.

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When will it be safe to buy into the banks?

| Royston Wild

Royston Wild takes a look at the problems washing over the British banking sector.

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Are these 7% yields too good to be true?

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones says these two stocks offer fantastic income streams but questions whether they're sustainable.

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Should you focus on growth, income or value stocks?

| Peter Stephens

Which type of investment approach should you adopt?

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3 attributes to look for in your investments

| Peter Stephens

Here's why focusing on companies with these 3 attributes could be a prudent move.

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2 food stocks that could be star buys after today’s news

| G A Chester

These companies look set to reward investors with strong growth.

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Will the FTSE 100 return to 7,000 points this year?

| Peter Stephens

Should you be optimistic about the FTSE 100's (INDEXFTSE: UKX) future performance?

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These Footsie stars have surged in Q3! Can they keep going?

| Royston Wild

Royston Wild considers the investment prospects of two Footsie giants.

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Should you dump William Hill plc and buy this sector peer after today’s results?

| Peter Stephens

Is this gaming company a better buy than William Hill plc (LON: WMH)?

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Retail showdown: Sports Direct International plc vs NEXT plc

| Rupert Hargreaves

Next plc (LON: NXT) and Sports Direct International plc (LON: SPD) are two very different retail giants, what are their prospects…

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