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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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Is it time to buy BAE Systems plc and Rolls-Royce Holding plc ?

| Prabhat Sakya

A weak pound will help exporters such as BAE Systems plc (LON:BA) and Rolls-Royce Holding plc (LON:RR).

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What now for investors after interest rates held?

| Peter Stephens

What should be your next move following today's interest rate decision?

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The moment of truth has arrived for Gulf Keystone Petroleum Limited

| G A Chester

What does Gulf Keystone Petroleum Limited's (LON:GKP) balance sheet restructuring mean for investors?

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High yielders HSBC Holdings plc (8.2%), Legal & General Group plc (7.2%) and Persimmon plc (8.25%) are too juicy to ignore

| Harvey Jones

HSBC Holdings plc (LON: HSBA), Legal & General Group plc (LON: HSBA) and Persimmon plc (LON: PSN) pay income of…

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Are Supergroup plc (+13%), Hays plc (+4%) and Micro Focus International plc (+10%) buys after today’s positive updates?

| Peter Stephens

Should you pile-in to these three risers? Supergroup plc (LON: SGP), Hays plc (LON: HAS) and Micro Focus International plc…

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Should you buy McColl’s Retail Group plc, Lavendon Group plc and BTG plc following recent news?

| Royston Wild

Royston Wild considers the investment case for McColl's Retail Group plc (LON: MCLS), Lavendon Group plc (LON: LVD) and BTG…

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3 stocks dividing investors: Tesco plc, Persimmon plc & Aviva plc

| Roland Head

Should Tesco plc (LON:TSCO), Persimmon plc (LON:PSN) and Aviva plc (LON:AV) form part of your income portfolio?

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Do positive trading updates mean it’s time to buy Experian plc, B&M European Value Retail SA & Animalcare Group plc?

| Ian Pierce

Can positive momentum continue for Experian plc (LON: EXPN), Animalcare Group plc (LON: ANCR) and B&M European Value Retail SA…

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Are Halfords Group plc, Moneysupermarket.com Group plc and Ashmore Group plc dividend buys after today’s news?

| Roland Head

It's business as usual for Halfords Group plc (LON:HFD), Moneysupermarket.com Group plc (LON:MONY) and Ashmore Group plc (LON:ASHM), but are…

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3 shares Neil Woodford backs despite Brexit ‘sideshow’

| Kevin Godbold

Britain's well-respected fund manager sees bigger problems for Britain than Brexit. This is what he holds to defend against them.

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Royal Dutch Shell plc, J Sainsbury plc and Centrica plc: the FTSE 100’s worst income stocks?

| Royston Wild

Royston Wild considers the dividend prospects of FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) giants Royal Dutch Shell plc (LON: RDSB), J Sainsbury…

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Grab this 5% yield while you still can!

| Peter Stephens

This high-yield income play may not be so cheap for all that long.

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Is the FTSE 100 heading to 7,000?

| Royston Wild

Royston Wild considers where the FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) could be heading next.

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Are AstraZeneca plc, Purplebricks Group plc and Hargreaves Lansdown plc doomed to fail?

| Peter Stephens

Should you avoid these three stocks? AstraZeneca plc (LON: AZN), Purplebricks Group plc (LON: PURP) and Hargreaves Lansdown plc (LON:…

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Should you buy Rio Tinto plc, PlayTech plc and B&M European Value Retail SA following today’s news?

| Royston Wild

Royston Wild looks at the investment prospects of Wednesday newsmakers Rio Tinto plc (LON: RIO), PlayTech plc (LON: PTEC) and…

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Should you buy these mid-caps on today’s news?

| Peter Stephens

Is now the right time to add these stocks to your portfolio?

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Should you buy Capital & Regional plc, Manx Telecom plc and Gama Aviation plc after today’s updates?

| Peter Stephens

Are these three stocks more attractive following today's new? Capital & Regional plc (LON: CAL), Manx Telecom plc (LON: MANX)…

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Should you buy J D Wetherspoon plc, ICAP plc and Fenner plc following today’s news?

| Royston Wild

Royston Wild runs the rule over midweek newsmakers J D Wetherspoon plc (LON: JDW), ICAP plc (LON: IAP) and Fenner…

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These 3 stocks could be today’s biggest blue-chip bargains

| Roland Head

Roland Head explains why Computacenter plc (LON:CCC), Barratt Developments plc (LON:BDEV) and Royal Mail plc (LON:RMG) could be profitable contrarian…

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Do trading updates make Burberry Group plc and ASOS plc the perfect shares to soothe investors’ post-referendum nerves?

| Paul Summers

Could fashion giants Burberry Group plc (LON:BRBY) and ASOS plc (LON:ASC) plc make ideal Brexit investments?

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Can Lloyds Banking Group plc, Barclays plc and Royal Bank of Scotland Group plc continue their Brexit bounce?

| Harvey Jones

Lloyds Banking Group plc (LON: LLOY), Barclays plc (LON: BARC) and Royal Bank of Scotland Group plc (LON: RBS) suffered…

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Is now the time to buy Tesco plc, Whitbread plc & Prudential plc?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Edward Sheldon looks at the factors affecting whether whether now might be the time to buy FTSE favourites Tesco plc…

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Why your pension is NOT doomed following Brexit

| Peter Stephens

Don't rule out a financially secure retirement just yet.

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3 firms leading the flight to quality

| Kevin Godbold

As pre-Brexit shocks rock the financial world, these quality firms soar.

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Are Diageo plc, Vodafone Group plc and Direct Line Insurance Group plc 3 must-have dividend stocks?

| Peter Stephens

Should income investors buy these three companies right now? Diageo plc (LON: DGE), Vodafone Group plc (LON: VOD) and Direct…

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Forget fear! 5 FTSE 250 stars you can’t afford to miss

| Royston Wild

Royston Wild looks at five FTSE 250 (INDEXFTSE: MCX) stars that remain terrific long-term buys.

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Should you play the oil price recovery with these three small-caps?

| Jack Dingwall

Will these companies boost your portfolio this summer?

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Should you buy Shire plc, Marks and Spencer Group plc and Amec Foster Wheeler plc following today’s news?

| Royston Wild

Royston Wild looks at the latest news surrounding Shire plc (LON: SHP), Marks and Spencer Group plc (LON: MKS) and…

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Will Science Group plc, NewRiver Retail Limited and Headlam Group plc soar after today’s updates?

| Peter Stephens

Should you buy these three stocks right now? Science Group plc (LON: SAG), NewRiver Retail Limited (LON: NRR) and Headlam…

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As retail sales fall, should you buy growth stars Boohoo.Com plc, Hotel Chocolat Group plc and Supergroup plc?

| Roland Head

Sales are racing ahead at Boohoo.Com plc (LON:BOO), Hotel Chocolat Group plc (LON:HOTC) and Supergroup plc (LON:SGP). Should you buy?

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Are RhythmOne plc, Dechra Pharmaceuticals plc and Pagegroup plc ‘buys’ after today’s updates?

| Peter Stephens

Should you pile-in to these three stocks right now? RhythmOne plc (LON: RTHM), Dechra Pharmaceuticals plc (LON: DPH) and Pagegroup…

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4 Brexit-proof small-caps with big growth potential

| Roland Head

Roland Head explains why small caps Begbies Traynor Group plc (LON:BEG), Cape plc (LON:CIU), Gem Diamonds Limited (LON:GEMD) and Somero…

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Should you buy ASOS plc, Premier Oil plc and Galliford Try plc following today’s news?

| Royston Wild

Royston Wild considers the investment prospects of ASOS plc (LON: ASC), Premier Oil plc (LON: PMO) and Galliford Try plc…

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After recent declines, are Barclays plc and Standard Chartered plc bid targets?

| Rupert Hargreaves

Are Barclays plc (LON: BARC) and Standard Chartered plc (LON: STAN) bid targets after recent declines?

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Even after recent gains, GlaxoSmithKline plc may still be undervalued!

| Rupert Hargreaves

Could GlaxoSmithKline plc (LON: GSK) be set to charge even higher?

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Looking for a safe haven? 3 stocks better than bonds

| Ian Pierce

Sick of historically low yields on government bonds? The answer may be British American Tobacco plc (LON: BATS), Unilever plc…

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Don’t rush into buying BP plc, Kingfisher plc and Rolls-Royce Holding plc just yet!

| Bilaal Mohamed

Bilaal Mohamed explains why investors should exercise restraint before rushing to buy FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) giants BP plc (LON: BP),…

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Are builders, banks and property firms now toxic?

| Kevin Godbold

Should you worry as property funds seize up on redemption pressure?

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Why the FTSE 100 at 7,000 by Christmas seems likely

| Kevin Godbold

This is a market you don't want to be out of, argues Kevin Godbold.

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A weak pound is good for BP plc, Premier Oil plc and Enquest plc

| Jack Tang

Should you buy shares in BP plc (LON:BP), Premier Oil plc (LON:PMO) and Enquest plc (LON:ENQ) on sterling weakness?

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