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Recently released: December’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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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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3 reasons why I’m bullish on the Footsie’s future

| Peter Stephens

Here's why I think the Footsie will rise over the medium term.

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Are these the FTSE 250’s hottest growth stocks?

| Royston Wild

Royston Wild highlights a cluster of FTSE 250 (INDEXFTSE: MCX) growth greats.

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Should you snap up these two big fallers today?

| Alan Oscroft

We've got some big movers today, and share price falls can lead to nice bargains. Are these two worth snapping…

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Will Sirius Minerals plc crash after its 132% rise in 2016?

| Peter Stephens

Should you avoid Sirius Minerals plc (LON: SXX) and buy a larger resources peer?

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Is this a better healthcare buy than AstraZeneca plc after today’s update?

| Peter Stephens

Will this healthcare stock keep beating AstraZeneca plc (LON: AZN)?

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Why are these two shares so hot today?

| Alan Oscroft

A sharp rise in the price of these shares means it could be time to get on board.

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Why are these big dividend companies trading at bargain basement prices?

| Ian Pierce

High dividends, healthy balance sheets and bargain basement prices make these shares worth a second look.

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Should contrarian investors jump on Gulf Keystone Petroleum Limited and Tullow Oil plc?

| Ian Pierce

Will bargain hunters ignore ignore oil prices and jump on Gulf Keystone Petroleum Limited (LON: GKP) and Tullow Oil plc…

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Are these the best dividend stocks in the FTSE 100?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Edward Sheldon looks at two of the highest yielding dividend stocks in the FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX). Are these yields…

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Are these the best bargains on the FTSE 100?

| Royston Wild

Royston Wild looks at two FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) fizzers trading far too cheaply!

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Should you buy today’s big mining winners?

| Alan Oscroft

These big gains mean the long-awaited mining sector recovery could be in full swing.

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Forget the expensive valuations! 2 Footsie stars worth their weight in gold

| Royston Wild

Royston Wild discusses the stunning investment potential of two Footsie giants.

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Do today’s big fallers provide unmissable bargains?

| Alan Oscroft

These falling share prices could be great news for investors looking to get in on the cheap.

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What GlaxoSmithKline plc’s choice of CEO means for shareholders

| Rupert Hargreaves

Will GlaxoSmithKline plc's (LON: GSK) new CEO be a blessing or a curse for shareholders?

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Low interest rates getting you down? These three dividend champions can help

| Rupert Hargreaves

These three dividend stocks are a great alternative to savings.

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Do today’s results make this resources stock a buy?

| Peter Stephens

Should you pile into this resources company right now?

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Should you buy this property stock after today’s results?

| Peter Stephens

Is this property company set to soar?

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Is Micro Focus International plc the hottest dividend stock around after today’s update?

| Peter Stephens

Should you buy Micro Focus International plc (LON: MCRO) for its income potential?

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Are these 6%+ yields too good to be true?

| Ian Pierce

Will falling earnings lead to dividend cuts for these income favourites?

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Don’t ignore these FTSE 100 firms with stellar growth potential

| Ian Pierce

High margin businesses and huge markets mean these two FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) giants could be great for growth investors.

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4 reasons to buy and sell Lloyds Banking Group plc

| Royston Wild

Royston Wild discusses the pros and cons of investing in Lloyds Banking Group plc (LON: LLOY).

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Are these top healthcare stocks in your portfolio?

| Jack Tang

These two healthcare stocks are attractive on long-term fundamentals.

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Two cracking shares for growth and dividends

| Alan Oscroft

Do you think you have to choose between share price growth and dividends? Think again!

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2 FTSE 250 stars with dynamite dividend potential!

| Royston Wild

Royston Wild discusses the investment prospects of two FTSE 250 (INDEXFTSE: MCX) income giants.

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Are these 2 commodity giants now dangerously overvalued?

| Harvey Jones

These two mining giants have made huge strides this year but Harvey Jones says they could have further to go.

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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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