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Just released: the 3 best growth-focused stocks to consider buying in January [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 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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Up 20% in a week! This growth stock is on fire – should I consider buying it?

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones is looking for action and his eyes lit up when he saw how well this FTSE 250 growth…

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If I could only save one UK share in my SIPP, here’s what it would be

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones says if he was told he could only carry on holding one UK share in his self invested…

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With a spare £200, here’s how someone in their 20s could start buying shares today

| Christopher Ruane

Is it possible to start buying shares with just a few hundred pounds? This writer certainly thinks so and lays…

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3 mistakes to avoid when investing a SIPP

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer shares a trio of potentially costly errors he is trying to avoid now and in future when making…

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Here’s how to become a Stocks and Shares ISA millionaire by 2045!

| Christopher Ruane

A long-term approach with the right regular contributions could turn an empty Stocks and Shares ISA into a seven-figure portfolio,…

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Is Nvidia stock a massive bargain — or a massive value trap?

| Christopher Ruane

Nvidia stock has been on a wild wide. Our writer would like to buy at the right price, so is…

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Up 16% in a month – now analysts reckon Glencore shares could hit 377p! Is it possible?

| Harvey Jones

Glencore shares have battered Harvey Jones since he bought them 18 months ago. So is he now too shell shocked…

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This FTSE 100 dividend superstar is at a 52-week low! Time to consider buying?

| Harvey Jones

Here’s a FTSE 100 stock with a brilliant record of raising dividends year after year, but lately its share price…

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£10,000 invested in Lloyds shares 12 months ago is now worth…

| Stephen Wright

Buying Lloyds shares in June 2024 has worked out well so far. But with the Supreme Court’s verdict due next…

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5 reasons to consider Amazon for a Stocks and Shares ISA

| Ben McPoland

Although Amazon stock has made huge returns over the past two decades, I reckon there's a strong case that it…

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£10k in cash savings earning peanuts? Considering these dividend stocks could mean a ton of passive income

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Savings account interest rates may be falling but it’s still possible to generate plenty of passive income today, says Edward…

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How much passive income will I need to retire comfortably?

| Royston Wild

Latest data shows single retirees need a £44k passive income to live a comfortable lifestyle. Here's how I plan to…

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2 fallen FTSE 250 shares to consider buying before they bounce back

| Alan Oscroft

These FTSE 250 stocks have just taken hits from results that didn't meet expectations. I think the market might have…

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As the ‘Magnificent 7’ stall, here’s the next wave of high-growth Nasdaq tech stocks delivering big gains

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

A new wave of fast-growing Nasdaq tech stocks is emerging. And long-term investors in these innovative companies are being rewarded.

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Forecast: in 1 year, the Tesco share price could turn £1,000 into…

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Here's how much money investors could make over the next 12 months if the analyst forecasts are right about the…

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Down 38%, is this one of the FTSE 100’s greatest value shares?

| Royston Wild

British American Tobacco shares look cheap despite their recent price jump. Should investors seeking FTSE 100 value shares pile in?

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Would investors be mad to consider these UK shares at P/E ratios above 30?

| Stephen Wright

Stocks that trade at high earnings multiples can be better value than they seem. And this might be true of…

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In 1 year, the Phoenix share price could turn £1,000 into…

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

With cash generation surging, the Phoenix Group share price is already up by 25% since the start of 2025, but…

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How many Phoenix shares must an investor hold to earn passive income of £10,000 a year?

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones wonders if putting every penny of a pension into just one stock, Phoenix Group Holdings, means the passive…

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1 FTSE 100 stock to watch this week

| Stephen Wright

Halma is one of the UK’s top growth stocks and the FTSE 100 company reports its annual results on Thursday.…

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Legal & General: here’s the latest dividend and share price forecast

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

The Legal & General share price and dividend could be on track to rise by double-digits in the coming years,…

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£10k to invest? A UK share, investment trust and ETF to consider for an £870 second income this year

| Royston Wild

The London stock market's a great place to invest for a second income, in my opinion. Here are three top…

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Forecast: in 1 year, the Vodafone share price could turn £1,000 into…

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Thanks to its turnaround, some analysts forecast potentially massive gains for the Vodafone share price. So how much money could…

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Buying 10,000 Lloyds shares generates a passive income of…

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Higher interest rates are propelling profits and dividends for British banks, pushing Lloyds shares higher, but how much income can…

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The Trump-Musk spat could have implications for the Scottish Mortgage share price

| James Beard

With the bromance seemingly over, our writer considers how the President Trump/Elon Musk fallout could affect the Scottish Mortgage share…

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Want to turn a £20k ISA into a £1k second income overnight? Here’s how

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Investors with £20,000 sat in an ISA can instantly start earning a tax-free second income by investing in quality companies…

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These are the 3 most popular dividend stocks investors are buying in June

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

British investors are rushing to buy these FTSE dividend stocks while the yields are still generous! Should others follow, or…

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This FTSE stock’s just crashed 28%! Is it time to take advantage?

| James Beard

Shares in this FTSE airline plummeted 27.9% after the group announced its latest full-year results. But could this be a…

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Worried about a stock market crash? The Big Short’s Michael Burry was…

| Dr. James Fox

The stock market has surged following Liberation Day, but Dr James Fox isn’t sure whether the current optimism is justifiable.…

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£10,000 invested in Standard Chartered shares 2 years ago is now worth…

| Dr. James Fox

Standard Chartered shares have surged over the past 24 months. While Dr James Fox likes the stock, he believes it’s…

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Over the next 10 years, I think I’ll make the most money in this area of the stock market

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Edward Sheldon is positioning his portfolio for the next decade and he likes this area of the stock market the…

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This former penny stock fell 10% after the Musk-Trump clash! Time to buy?

| Ben McPoland

For years, Filtronic traded as a penny stock, but that all changed when SpaceX entered the picture last year. Should…

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Here’s how investors can target a £50k passive income in retirement with an ISA!

| Royston Wild

Combining a Stocks and Shares ISA and a Cash ISA can be an effective way to turn a regular investment…

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Is this the Tesla stock buying opportunity I’ve been waiting for?

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane has been itching to add some Tesla stock to his portfolio. After it crashed in the past fortnight,…

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This FTSE 100 stock goes ex-dividend on 26 June — time to bag a 6.9% yield?

| Charlie Carman

British American Tobacco shares offer one of the highest dividend yields in the FTSE 100 index. Passive income investors should…

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3 reasons I won’t let ChatGPT anywhere near my ISA!

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane won't be entrusting any decisions about his ISA to AI tools like ChatGPT. Here's why he's keeping things…

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Has Warren Buffett made his best move ever selling his Apple stock?

| Andrew Mackie

With Apple stock nearly a quarter off its all-time high, Andrew Mackie looks at some of the challenges it faces…

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3 simple Warren Buffett wealth-building techniques you could use today

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane thinks these three Warren Buffett approaches to investing could help someone immediately as they aim to build wealth.

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Here’s how to build a £10k+ second income from just 5 shares

| Christopher Ruane

By investing in a handful of carefully chosen blue-chip shares, this writer thinks an investor could aim to set up…

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These 5 shares could generate a £1,584 annual passive income from a £20k lump sum

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane outlines a handful of British shares he thinks an investor who wants to earn passive income may want…

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