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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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The Tesla share price has halved. It could halve again!

| Cliff D'Arcy

After hitting a record high of nearly $489 before Xmas, the Tesla share price has crashed back to Earth. It…

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An activist thinks the Smiths Group share price is too low. These first-half results might show why

| Alan Oscroft

The Smiths Group share price has had a solid five years, and City analysts are predicting yet more years of…

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£10,000 invested in Shell shares 1 year ago is now worth…

| Dr. James Fox

Oil and gas shares haven’t performed particularly well over the past 12 months and Shell shares reflect that. Dr James…

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Here’s why Tesla stock just jumped 11% on the Nasdaq index!

| Ben McPoland

The Nasdaq index had a barnstorming day yesterday, with Tesla stock surging in double digits. Ben McPoland looks into what…

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Growth Shares

Down 18% in a week, should I buy the dip in this well-known growth stock?

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith flags up a growth stock that he thinks could rally after it experienced a short-term fall following the…

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FTSE shares: an opportunity to secure generational wealth?

| Mark Hartley

FTSE shares have shown strong signs of recovery after years of underwhelming returns. Is a new wave of wealth opportunity…

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As the Kingfisher share price falls 12% on FY results, is it too cheap to ignore?

| Alan Oscroft

The economic pinch is pressuring big-ticket DIY sales, but the Kingfisher share price might just have fallen too far on…

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Investing For Beginners

Investing this much from 35 could generate a £1m UK stocks portfolio by retirement

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith explains how starting to invest in UK stocks by their mid-thirties can provide an investor with the potential…

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A 9.2% yield but down 9% despite a strong 2024, is it time for me to buy more of this passive income superstar?

| Simon Watkins

This top-tier financial stock has an extremely high yield that can generate life-changing passive income over time from a much…

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Legal & General has supercharged second income potential with a forecast yield of 9%!

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones says investors looking for a second income can get a sky-high yield today from FTSE 100 insurer Legal…

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Here’s the dividend forecast for Lloyds shares

| Dr. James Fox

Dr James Fox walks through the dividend forecast for one of the most popular stocks on the FTSE 100. Despite…

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Hunting for passive income? Here’s a top FTSE 100 dividend growth share to consider!

| Royston Wild

Buying low-yielding shares like this FTSE dividend growth hero can be a great way to make a long-term passive income.

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£10,000 invested in Tesla stock 2 weeks before the US election is now worth…

| Dr. James Fox

The US election represented a major turning point for Tesla stock, taking millions of shareholders on one hell of a…

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This FTSE 250 trust is a high-risk, potentially-high-reward play

| Dr. James Fox

Typically, trusts offer a degree of stability due to their diversified nature. Dr James Fox explains why this FTSE 250…

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Up 47% from its 12-month low, is there any value left in Lloyds’ share price?

| Simon Watkins

Lloyds’ share price has risen substantially over the past year, but it may still have significant value left in it.…

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£500 to invest a month? Here’s how a Stocks and Shares ISA could unlock a comfortable retirement

| Royston Wild

The tax benefits of the Stocks and Shares ISA can provide the foundations for significant long-term wealth creation. Here's how.

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5 reasons to consider buying this FTSE 100 stock like there’s no tomorrow

| Ben McPoland

Ben McPoland highlights five reasons why he thinks this excellent FTSE 100 stock looks like a solid portfolio contender right…

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Down 83%! This FTSE 250 firm could now be a stock market takeover target

| Ben McPoland

After a serious stock market slump, the boss of this FTSE 250 biotech company has reportedly highlighted its takeover exposure.

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This has to be one of the best UK stocks to buy, IMO! Here’s what the charts say

| Dr. James Fox

UK stocks are often considered undervalued, but very few appear to come close to this one. Dr James Fox explains…

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Forecast: in 12 months, the Barclays share price could be…

| Dr. James Fox

The Barclays share price has surged over the past 12 months, but where will it go next? Dr James Fox…

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1 top stock offering incredible value right now!

| Ben McPoland

After its recent decline, this high-quality tech share benefitting from artificial intelligence is trading more like a value stock.

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Down 21% in 6 months! Should I buy the dip in this FTSE 250 stock?

| Ben McPoland

Ben McPoland is wondering whether he should add struggling FTSE 250 share JD Wetherspoon to his Stocks and Shares ISA…

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As the ISA deadline looms, here are 2 dividend-paying stocks I have been loading up on

| Andrew Mackie

With the opportunity to invest up to £20,000 in an ISA available, Andrew Mackie looks at two of his favourite…

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Here’s how Bitcoin could help an investor earn a £10,000 monthly passive income

| Dr. James Fox

Millions of Britons invest in stocks and shares in order to earn a passive income. Here, Dr James Fox explains…

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$500 or $100: how much is Tesla stock really worth in 2025?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Tesla stock has fallen from $488 to $249 in the space of a few months. Is there value on offer…

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Dividend Shares

Fully using the £20k ISA allowance could make this much passive income

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith explains how much passive income could be made over time if an investor focused purely on building up…

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Nvidia stock is a ‘generational opportunity’ right now, according to this Wall Street analyst

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Nvidia stock is currently 23% below its highs. And a well-known technology analyst believes that this is an incredible buying…

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The 2025 stock market sell-off: an incredible opportunity to build wealth?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

The stock market's been volatile in 2025 due to all the economic and geopolitical uncertainty. And Edward Sheldon's seeing opportunities.

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Dividend Shares

A 9% yield? Here’s the dividend forecast for a gem hidden in plain sight

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith points out a well-known £3bn market cap stock that has a high dividend forecast for the coming few…

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Prediction: 12 months from now, AstraZeneca’s share price could be…

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

AstraZeneca is making a $1bn investment for the long term, but what lies in store for investors over the next…

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Prediction: 12 months from now, National Grid’s share price could be…

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

With its £60bn restructuring plan under way, analyst forecasts are growing more bullish on the National Grid share price. Here…

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Prediction: 12 months from now, ITV’s share price could be…

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

ITV now has one of the fastest-growing streaming platforms in the UK, but how far can its share price climb?…

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Prediction: 12 months from now, ITM Power’s share price could be…

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

After falling 95% in the last four years, is this hydrogen business on the verge of an explosive comeback? Here…

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Is BAE Systems’ share price set to soar after historic German vote paves the way for huge pan-European defence fund?

| Simon Watkins

I feel BAE Systems’ share price could go a lot higher following a recent landmark vote to boost European defence…

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Prediction: 12 months from now, Ocado’s share price could be…

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

The Ocado share price keeps falling as losses continue to disappoint, but could that be about to change? Here are…

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Prediction: 12 months from now, £5,000 invested in Rolls-Royce shares could be worth…

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Rolls-Royce shares are up almost 800% since the start of 2023, but can they keep going? Zaven Boyrazian dives into…

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2 high-yield FTSE 250 dividend shares to consider to target a £2,430 passive income

| Royston Wild

The London stock market is a great place to go shopping for reliable, high-yield dividend shares. Here are two of…

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13.2% dividend yield! Is this a trap or a brilliant income opportunity?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

This unloved oil & gas producer comes with the highest dividend yield in the FTSE 350. Yet can this payout…

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Prediction: 12 months from now, £5,000 invested in the S&P 500 could be worth…

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

How much money could investors make capitalising on the S&P 500’s volatility? Zaven Boyrazian explores what lies in store over…

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A dirt cheap FTSE 250 stock to consider buying today

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

The FTSE 250 could be perfectly positioned to thrive over the next five years, and this stock might be one…

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