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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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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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Is the risk worth the reward with Pantheon Resources plc and Rockhopper Exploration plc?

| Rupert Hargreaves

Is it worth buying Pantheon Resources plc (LON: PANR) and Rockhopper Exploration plc (LON: RKH)?

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Is Mitie Group plc a better dividend stock than its peers after falling 25% today?

| Peter Stephens

Should you buy Mitie Group plc (LON: MTO) or another high-yielder after today's news?

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Is one of these stocks the best mining buy on the market?

| Roland Head

Should you pay up for proven performance or take a cheap bet on future gains?

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Ready to take action on your portfolio? Read this first

| Paul Summers

Paul Summers looks at why our tendency to act rather than do nothing can often lead to worse investment returns.

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Are these stocks the perfect ISA investments?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Edward Sheldon looks at two high quality UK companies that could make excellent picks for your ISA.

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I admit it: I’m bad at selling shares

| Malcolm Wheatley

If you wouldn’t buy the business today, why hold it now?

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Energy stocks head to head: Royal Dutch Shell plc and Petrofac Limited

| Jack Tang

Which of these two oil stocks should you buy for income and growth: Royal Dutch Shell plc (LON:RDSB) or Petrofac…

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Will this financial services company outperform Hargreaves Lansdown plc?

| Peter Stephens

Should you buy this stock instead of Hargreaves Lansdown plc (LON: HL)?

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Is it time to back Big Oil for the long haul?

| Kevin Godbold

Should you buy shares in Royal Dutch Shell plc (LON: RDSB) and BP (LON: BP) plc right now?

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How Warren Buffett made his fortune

| Peter Stephens

Here's how one of the world's richest men accumulated his wealth.

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Is this resources stock a better buy than Rio Tinto plc?

| Peter Stephens

Should you overlook Rio Tinto plc (LON: RIO) and instead buy this resources stock?

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Should you buy Gulf Keystone Petroleum Limited after its open offer is oversubscribed?

| Peter Stephens

Is Gulf Keystone Petroleum Limited (LON: GKP) set to soar following today's news?

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Are these the FTSE 100’s biggest bargains?

| Alan Oscroft

Here are two potentially unappreciated gems in London's top stock market index the FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX).

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Should you be buying Shell and Sports Direct?

| Jack Dingwall

These two giants have been under pressure for some time but it could be the time to buy.

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Can Tesco and Sainsbury’s emulate the great Morrisons fightback?

| Harvey Jones

Tesco and Sainsbury's could learn a lot from reviving rival Morrisons, says Harvey Jones.

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Has Friday’s news thrown up a couple of hot bargains?

| Alan Oscroft

Here's a couple of investment possibilities whose shares have been on a roller coaster ride.

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2 investment disasters to avoid after today’s news

| Roland Head

Roland Head explains why he believes investors should steer clear of these troubled firms.

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3 investment themes I’m backing for long-term returns

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Edward Sheldon looks at three investment themes that he believes could drive long-term returns in the future.

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Should you buy these stocks after today’s news?

| Jack Dingwall

Are JRP Group and Rockhopper Exploration worth buying right now?

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Will this energy stock outperform Tullow Oil plc?

| Peter Stephens

Should you buy this energy play instead of larger sector peer Tullow Oil plc (LON: TLW)?

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Should investors do the unthinkable and dump Next plc?

| Paul Summers

Can Next plc (LON:NXT) recover from subdued trading? Paul Summers looks at the high street giant's half-year results.

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Does today’s news make this industrial stock a ‘must-buy’?

| Peter Stephens

Should you add this industrial company to your portfolio?

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Are these great British engineering shares set to climb?

| Alan Oscroft

With the engineering sector out of fashion, will these two make you a nice contrarian profit?

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Is this consumer stock set to soar by another 30% after today’s results?

| Peter Stephens

Should you pile into this consumer play even after a sustained rise in its share price?

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These two large caps look seriously undervalued

| Rupert Hargreaves

These two large caps could be the most undervalued in the FTSE 100.

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Are things finally looking up for BHP Billiton plc and Rio Tinto plc?

| Rupert Hargreaves

Is now the time to buy BHP Billiton plc (LON: BLT) and Rio Tinto plc (LON: RIO)?

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Two great buys to beat the housing blues?

| Alan Oscroft

Concerned about housebuilder valuations? Check out some other housing-linked firms that could prosper whatever the health of the market.

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The stock market is at the mercy of the US Federal Reserve

| Harvey Jones

The slightest nudge from the US Federal Reserve can move markets in the short run but serious investors need to…

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Are these FTSE 100 retailers a bargain buy after today’s results?

| Roland Head

Roland Head looks at two FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) retailers with contrasting fortunes.

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Should you buy these two FTSE 250 champions?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Edward Sheldon looks at two top performing FTSE 250 stocks and examines whether now is the time to buy.

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3 steps to becoming a millionaire

| Peter Stephens

These three steps could boost your portfolio performance and make you rich!

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Forget the Footsie! These FTSE 250 stocks are unmissable at current prices

| Royston Wild

Royston Wild looks at three white-hot FTSE 250 (INDEXFTSE: MCX) stock selections.

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2 perfect FTSE 100 stocks for growth AND income investors!

| Royston Wild

Royston Wild takes a look at two of the FTSE 100's (INDEXFTSE: UKX) best ‘all rounders.’

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