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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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Is it worth me buying more shares in this FTSE heavyweight after its big Capital Markets Day target updates?

| Simon Watkins

This FTSE firm announced updates to its key strategic targets at its recent Capital Markets day, so is it worth…

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I asked ChatGPT for the best FTSE 100 stock to buy in April. It picked a dividend gem!

| Charlie Carman

OpenAI's chatbot reckons this FTSE 100 dividend share with a colossal 8.7% yield is the index's standout stock to consider…

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Down 33%! Is this S&P 500 growth stock worth considering?

| Muhammad Cheema

Palantir shares have fallen by 33% since mid-February. Is this a chance to buy shares of the S&P 500 growth…

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The Diageo share price has fallen so far the stock now offers a 4% dividend yield

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Over the last three years, the Diageo share price has fallen around 50%. This drop has pushed the yield up…

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GSK’s share price looks a steal to me anywhere below £43.29, and here’s why

| Simon Watkins

GSK’s share price has fallen a long way from its one-year high, which has only increased the major undervaluation I'd…

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6.5% yield! Is this FTSE 100 stock my ticket to a growing second income?

| Stephen Wright

REITs were literally designed to help ordinary investors earn a second income from real estate. And one in particular has…

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At a P/E ratio of 7, are shares in this UK retailer unbelievable value?

| Stephen Wright

Shares in Card Factory trade at a P/E ratio of 7 and come with a 6.7% dividend yield. But do…

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This 10.6%-yielding dividend share goes ex-dividend tomorrow (3 April)!

| Mark Hartley

Our writer considers the pros and cons of investing in a high-yielding oil and gas dividend share before its ex-dividend…

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I’m backing FTSE blue-chip stocks to outperform the S&P 500 in 2025

| Andrew Mackie

Andrew Mackie explains why his Stocks and Shares ISA is crammed full of FTSE blue-chip stocks in preference to US…

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Down 25% in a month, but experts forecast the IAG share price is set for a mega-rally!

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones feared he’d missed a brilliant opportunity after the IAG share price doubled last year, but following the recent…

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Could Aston Martin’s share price explode over the next 12 months? These analysts think so!

| Royston Wild

Is it possible that Aston Martin's crumbling share price could be set for a stunning turnaround? City brokers think so,…

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2 dividend shares to consider in what could be a bumpy April!

| Royston Wild

Searching for solid passive income stocks in uncertain times? Here are two rock-solid dividend shares to consider this month.

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2 rock-solid growth shares to consider as economic storm clouds gather!

| Royston Wild

These cheap growth shares could be great safe havens in the current economic and geopolitical climate. Here's why.

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Here’s why the IAG share price fell 26% in March

| Alan Oscroft

The International Consolidated Airlines (IAG) share price was soaring up to the end of February. But the party seems to…

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As the stock market wobbles, here are 2 shares I’ve got my eye on

| Ben McPoland

These two companies are at very different stages in their development, but each looks interesting to me after the recent…

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Is buying gold stocks the best way to capitalise on bullion’s bull run?

| Royston Wild

Forget about gold bars, coins, and funds for a moment. Here's why considering gold stocks could be the best option…

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These 3 dividend shares may be better buys than FTSE 100 income stocks!

| Royston Wild

Looking for great dividend stocks to buy in April? Scouring the FTSE 100 is not the only option when it…

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Want to invest in an ISA but scared of a stock market crash? Consider this

| Harvey Jones

A stock market crash or dip can be a great time to buy FTSE 100 stocks at reduced prices. Harvey…

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Up 300% in 5 years! Is this overlooked FTSE star the best share to buy in an ISA today?

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones is stunned by the stellar growth of this FTSE 100 company and wonders if it's now the best…

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5 days to the ISA deadline, this cash machine is my standout FTSE 100 stock

| Andrew Mackie

Up 115% in just a year, Andrew Mackie believes this FTSE 100 stock’s most explosive moves are still very much…

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2 value stocks from the FTSE 100 to consider buying in April

| Ben McPoland

Value stocks can come in all shapes and sizes in the FTSE 100 index, as demonstrated by these two markedly…

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1 crucial thing to do as the 2024/25 ISA deadline approaches

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

This time of year is a great time to check your ISA strategy and make sure you’re positioned for long-term…

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How much would an investor need in a Stocks and Shares ISA to generate £20k a year in passive income?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Edward Sheldon calculates how much one would need to generate a chunky annual passive income with dividend stocks. And it…

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The Diageo share price is down 32%. Is now the time to buy the dip?

| Charlie Carman

A collapsing Diageo share price has left investors in the FTSE 100 drinks stock reeling, but could the company's hangover…

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Prudential: the FTSE 100 insurance stock making a huge comeback in 2025

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

This FTSE 100 insurance stock has risen nearly 40% since mid-January. Edward Sheldon thinks it’s just getting started and believes…

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A £10,000 investment in AstraZeneca shares last Christmas is now worth…

| Mark Hartley

AstraZeneca shares have enjoyed moderate gains this year, helping to recover some of last year’s losses. But does it remain…

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9% income a year! Are these 3 FTSE dividend shares no-brainer buys to consider for an ISA?

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones picks out 3 dividend shares that now pay the highest yields on the entire FTSE 100. Are they…

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£100 daily passive income? With the right shares in a Stocks and Shares ISA, it’s possible!

| Mark Hartley

Earning £100 in passive income every day is a goal worth aiming for -- and our writer has a plan…

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The HSBC share price is down 7% in a month and looks dirt cheap with a P/E of just 9!

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones has been watching for a crack in the HSBC share price. He says current volatility may make it…

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With BP’s huge Iraq oil deal formally approved, will its share price soar?

| Simon Watkins

Could BP’s share price be set to reverse its decline of the past year with a huge new oil deal…

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This FTSE 100 insurer’s 6.8% dividend yield is forecast to keep rising. Is it time to add it to my passive income portfolio?

| Simon Watkins

This top-tier FTSE stock raised its dividend 86% after terrific 2024 results, which means its very high yield can now…

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Why are investors ignoring this FTSE 250 dividend stock with a near-10% yield?

| James Beard

Despite offering a near double-digit yield, this dividend stock appears unloved. Our writer tries to understand why it seems to…

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What’s stopping the Helium One share price from going higher?

| James Beard

Our writer thinks the Helium One share price has reached an inflexion point and what’s likely to happen next is…

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Is Tesla stock a recipe for disaster?

| Stephen Wright

With Tesla about to report what look like disappointing earnings in a stock market that has been falling, is now…

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Down 27% in 3 months and yielding 6.5%! Is this beaten-down UK share perfect for a high-risk ISA?

| Harvey Jones

This UK share has suffered a massive fall from grace but Harvey Jones says brave contrarians might consider adding it…

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Could the Rolls-Royce share price hit £11 within 4 years?

| James Beard

The Rolls-Royce share price rally continues. With this in mind, our writer looks at the group’s prospects over the next…

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£10,000 invested in Lloyds shares 5 years ago is now worth over £21,500

| Stephen Wright

Lloyds shares have more than doubled since April 2020. But a lot of this is an illustration of the value…

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Recently released: the latest lower-risk, high-yield stock 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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I think the Tesla share price could halve again and still be overvalued

| Dr. James Fox

The Tesla share price reflects the belief that Elon Musk’s company will dominate the transportation industry of the future, but…

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Forecast: in 12 months, the M&G share price could be…

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

As costs fall, is the M&G share price getting primed for a surge? Zaven Boyrazian explores the latest analyst forecasts…

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