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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 big problem with the FTSE 100’s highest dividends

| Cliff D'Arcy

After years in the wilderness, the FTSE 100 has pulled ahead of its US rivals. Also, its high dividend yield…

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Prediction: 12 months from now, £5,000 invested in the FTSE 100 could be worth…

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

The FTSE 100's beating the S&P 500 by almost double digits right now, but could this upward momentum continue into…

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Forecast earnings growth of 74% a year and a 9.4% yield, this FTSE 100 gem also looks very undervalued to me!

| Simon Watkins

This FTSE 100 financial sector star looks set for stunning earnings growth that I think could drive its share price…

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3 last-minute shares, trusts and funds to consider for a Stocks & Shares ISA!

| Royston Wild

Searching for top investments before the annual Stocks and Shares ISA deadline? Here are three top UK-listed assets to consider.

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Here’s the dividend forecast for Lloyds shares through to 2027

| Stephen Wright

Analysts have a positive view of Lloyds shares as a source of future income. But with a Supreme Court hearing…

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Here are 2 of my favourite FTSE 100 shares for growth and dividends!

| Royston Wild

I think these FTSE 100 shares are exceptional 'all rounders' for share investors to consider in the coming days and…

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Is this the FTSE 100’s most exciting investment?

| Dr. James Fox

The FTSE 100 is typically home to more mature and dividend-paying stocks, but I’ve always thought of this one as…

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2 dividend growth shares to consider for a long-term second income!

| Royston Wild

These UK stocks have great records of dividend growth. Here's why I think they remain great shares to consider for…

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The top 5 FTSE 100 stocks since the Covid crash!

| Ben McPoland

Five years on from the last stock market crash, this writer reveals the FTSE 100 index’s biggest winners on a…

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Should I buy GSK shares at £15?

| Ben McPoland

GSK shares are trading cheaply and offering potential passive income. So is this FTSE 100 stock a no-brainer buy for…

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How much could an ISA investor make putting £700 a month into growth stocks?

| Ben McPoland

This writer shows how a relatively modest sum of money invested each month into growth stocks can result in a…

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3 steps to turn an empty ISA into a potential £45k second income

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

British investors can leverage the power of an ISA to earn a chunky, long-term second income, entirely tax-free! Zaven Boyrazian…

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Greggs shares are down 37% in a year. Time to buy?

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane reckons the worst may not yet be over for Greggs shares. But as a long-term investor, he reckons…

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See how a 45-year-old could target a £4,313 monthly passive income by maxing out their ISAs

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones does some simple sums to show how ordinary investors can build up a huge passive income stream by…

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Is magic suddenly happening to the dirt cheap GSK share price?

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones has spotted signs of life in the GSK share price. Which is a relief after its recent troubles,…

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Last week confirmed my view on the Rolls-Royce share price!

| Christopher Ruane

Although our writer sees a lot to like in the Rolls-Royce business, recent events at Heathrow have underlined why its…

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With gold at record highs, I’m ignoring it and investing in the UK stock market!

| Christopher Ruane

The gold price has been at record highs lately, but so too has the UK stock market's index of leading…

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How to build passive income with dividend stocks: a beginner’s guide

| Mark Hartley

Want to earn passive income through dividend investing? Learn how to build a portfolio of income-generating shares and grow your…

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25 years on from the dot.com stock market crash, is history repeating itself?

| Andrew Mackie

Andrew Mackie recalls the events leading up to the stock market crash of 2000, and postulates lessons for today’s investors.

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Here’s what £10,000 invested in Tesla shares at the start of 2025 would be worth today…

| Alan Oscroft

Tesla shares might be in a slump this year, but it's worth remembering they've made 730% for shareholders in the…

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Down 13% in a month, should I buy more shares in this FTSE 100 investment trust?

| Charlie Carman

This FTSE 100 investment trust has suffered amid recent stock market volatility. Our writer ponders whether to be greedy when…

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Are shares in JD Sports 62% undervalued?

| Stephen Wright

Value investing’s about buying shares when others aren’t interested. And this certainly seems to be true of some UK retailer…

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These 3 UK shares are outperforming their US counterparts this year!

| Mark Hartley

Amid trade tariff chaos, many UK shares are now outperforming their US rivals in 2025. Our writer looks at three…

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Here’s how someone could invest £20k in an ISA to target £1,300 of passive income per year

| Stephen Wright

Can an investor use £20,000 to earn over £108 per month in passive income while sticking to high-quality FTSE 100…

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US stocks: a rare chance to profit from volatility?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

As the US stock market falls, Zaven Boyrazian looks at the biggest losers for possible buying opportunities. Could this be…

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Hunting for the best shares to buy? Analysts think this stock might be about to double!

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

This aerospace supplier’s share price might be on the verge of doubling! Is this forecast too good to be true,…

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5 dividend stocks yielding 8.9% on average!

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

These five dividend stocks currently offer the highest yields in the FTSE 100. Are they traps, or lucrative income opportunities…

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Down 44% in 3 years, but experts forecast the Diageo share price is set for a stunning rally!

| Harvey Jones

The Diageo share price has taken an absolute beating over the last few years but Harvey Jones says some analyst…

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As the US stock market dives, here’s what Warren Buffett’s doing

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Warren Buffett appears to have successfully predicted the ongoing US stock market correction, so what’s he doing now to profit…

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2 high-yield dividend growth shares to consider ahead of the ISA deadline!

| Royston Wild

Looking to buy some last-minute dividend shares before the Stocks and Shares ISA deadline? Here are two stars to consider.

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3 key things Nvidia stock investors just learned!

| Ben McPoland

Our writer takes a look at three takeaways from Nvidia's recent technology conference. Does he think the stock is worth…

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Forget gold! I’d aim for a million with a SIPP

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

The price of gold is surging, but its long-term lacklustre performance might make it a poor performer within a SIPP.…

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Here’s how I’d invest my £20k Stocks & Shares ISA allowance to target a £7,326 passive income

| Harshil Patel

I’ve got some quality dividend shares in mind for my new Stocks and Shares ISA. Let’s crunch some numbers and…

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10% yield! Here’s the dividend forecast for Phoenix Group shares for 2025 and 2026

| Royston Wild

Looking for the best FTSE 100 dividend stocks to buy? The double-digit yields on Phoenix Group shares suggest it may…

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These penny shares are on my shortlist for my new 2025-26 ISA allowance

| Alan Oscroft

I'm looking at some penny shares that suffered falls in the past few years. But I think I see signs…

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2 growth shares stinking out my Stocks and Shares ISA in 2025!

| Ben McPoland

Ben McPoland considers a pair of investments that are performing awfully in his ISA portfolio so far this year. What's…

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I asked ChatGPT if Tesla stock is doomed and it said this…

| Ben McPoland

Tesla stock is down 50% in just three months! Is this offering me a lucrative buying opportunity or not? I…

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5 British shares these Fools like more than Greggs for the long term

| The Motley Fool Staff

The Greggs share price is back down to pandemic levels, haven fallen around 30% in the past year. Time to…

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Up 25% in a year, is the Apple share price now too high?

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane thinks Apple is a phenomenal business -- but he's much less excited about the tech giant's share price.…

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Is the shine coming off Nvidia stock?

| Andrew Mackie

As Nvidia’s CEO unveils a new chip, Andrew Mackie assesses whether the dizzy days of growth for the stock are…

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