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Growth Shares

Why high oil prices could be good news for Lloyds shares

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith talks through the implications of elevated oil prices and translates that through to the potential impact on Lloyds'…

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Lists of income stocks to buy almost never include this one — but with a forecast 8.2% yield, I think they should!

| Simon Watkins

This FTSE firm, not always seen as an income play, has a forecast yield of 8.2%, underlining why it's one…

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Aviva’s share price is down 13% to under £7, despite outstanding 2025 results! Time for me to buy more?

| Simon Watkins

I think Aviva’s share price reflects an outdated view of the business, and that gap between perception and reality is…

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Shell’s £33+ share price is near an all-time high, so why am I going to buy more as soon as possible?

| Simon Watkins

Shell's strong cash generation and improving growth drivers contrast with a share price well below my valuation, suggesting major long‑term…

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An 8.4% forecast yield but down 16%! Time for me to buy more of this FTSE 100 passive income star?

| Simon Watkins

This FTSE 100 passive‑income machine is delivering rising payouts and strong forecasts, and its share price suggests the market hasn’t…

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£10,000 invested in Meta Platforms Stock 5 years ago is now worth…

| Stephen Wright

Meta Platforms has been throwing good money after bad at Reality Labs since 2021, but the stock has more than…

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£7,500 invested in Diageo shares 5 weeks ago is now worth…

| Ben McPoland

Our writer wonders if Diageo shares are worth a look at a 14-year low, or whether this FTSE 100 spirits…

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Growth Shares

Down 17% in a month, this household FTSE 250 stock looks cheap

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith acknowledges the recent market sell-off but points out a FTSE 250 stock that he believes offers a long-term…

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Is Warren Buffett’s firm about to buy this FTSE 100 company?

| Stephen Wright

There’s always speculation about what Warren Buffett’s company might be doing. But one UK idea has a bit more to…

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Rolls-Royce’s share price has plunged 16% from its highs! Time to buy?

| Royston Wild

Rolls-Royce's share price has tumbled in less than three weeks. Royston Wild asks: is the FTSE 100 engineering stock now…

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Should I put 100% of my money into this dividend stock for passive income?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Owning a diversified portfolio is usually the wisest option. But concentrating wealth in one winning dividend stock could unlock massive…

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FTSE 250 correction: a rare chance to buy cheap shares

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Since the last FTSE 250 correction, stock pickers have enjoyed upwards of 750% returns in less than four years! Here’s…

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£500 buys 259 shares in this 6.5% yielding income stock! [PREMIUM PICKS]

| Mark Rogers

Here are the 3 latest income stock picks from the Share Advisor UK team, with high yields and other bullish…

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After 17 years, Robert Walters is once again a penny stock – yet analysts eye a 143% recovery!

| Mark Hartley

Following a 65% drop, Robert Walters is back in penny stock territory. Our writer considers its recovery potential – can…

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Are National Grid shares an oasis of calm as the FTSE 100 goes crazy?

| Harvey Jones

Investors view National Grid as a relatively secure source of dividend income and growth. Harvey Jones examines how they're coping…

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Here are 3 of the most popular FTSE 100 stocks in a Stocks and Shares ISA

| Mark Hartley

Research reveals that three well-known FTSE 100 companies are some of the most common found in British ISAs. Mark Hartley…

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As the stock market goes crazy, here’s a FTSE 250 share I’m thinking about buying

| Ben McPoland

The stock market has officially gone haywire, with the FTSE 100 entering correction territory today. Here's what I've got my…

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Load up on cheap shares now – or wait to see whether they get even cheaper?

| Christopher Ruane

As the market fluctuates, some shares may suddenly look cheap. How an investor acts in such moments can affect their…

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Is this a once-in-a-decade opportunity to target a second income?

| Royston Wild

Looking to make a large second income from UK dividend shares? Now might be the opportunity you've been waiting for,…

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What on earth is going on with Barratt Redrow shares?

| John Fieldsend

Barratt Redrow shares are the FTSE 100's biggest faller over the last month. What has been going on with the…

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This UK penny stock is tipped to double by City analysts!

| Alan Oscroft

What should we do when a favourite penny stock falls due to short-term pressures? Consider buying for the long term,…

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£390 of income a week from a £20k Stocks and Shares ISA? Here’s how!

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane explains how someone with a £20k Stocks and Shares ISA and long-term timeframe could target hundreds of pounds…

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Up 25% YTD! Is this red-hot penny stock still ‘cheap’?

| Ken Hall

This penny stock has been on fire in 2026. Ken Hall takes a closer look at the investment story behind…

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Stock market correction? A passive income opportunity!

| Royston Wild

Looking to turbocharge your passive income? The stock market correction could be a once-in-a-decade chance to do just that, says…

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Are investors running scared of Babcock and BAE Systems shares?

| Harvey Jones

BAE Systems shares have had a brilliant run, and other UK defence stocks have been flying too. But Harvey Jones…

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As the FTSE 100 falls, savvy investors are looking for stocks to buy for the rebound

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Many FTSE stocks have now fallen 10% or more from their 2026 highs. For long-term investors, exciting opportunities are emerging.

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Should investors consider buying resilient Admiral Group and Tesco shares as markets wobble?

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones is impressed by how Tesco shares have held up in the current market volatility, while Admiral has been…

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Down 15% in a month and yielding 7.5%! Should I buy even more of my favourite dividend stock?

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones says this brilliant FTSE 100 dividend stock is suddenly cheaper due to recent market volatility. And the yield…

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Growth Shares

3 growth shares for an ISA that have beaten the FTSE 100 for the past 5 years

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith points out several growth shares that have outperformed the broader market over a long period of time, with…

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Time’s running out for our 2025/26 Stocks and Shares ISA plans!

| Alan Oscroft

Never mind the stock market wobble, it's time to turn our attention to our Stocks and Shares ISA investments for…

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What might Warren Buffett think about today’s stock market?

| Alan Oscroft

Middle East conflict has given the UK stock market a bit of a hammering. But in the long-term scheme of…

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Dividend Shares

How big does my ISA need to be to make £2.5k in monthly passive income?

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith points out the key factors that go into building a dividend portfolio for passive income, and reviews one…

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2 UK stocks to consider buying as Mounjaro and Wegovy take off

| Ben McPoland

Weight-loss drugs like Mounjaro are surging in popularity, making the following pair interesting stocks to think about buying today.

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As the FTSE 100 drops back below 10,000, how long can share prices keep falling?

| Stephen Wright

FTSE 100 share prices are falling, but is it time to consider buying shares in the one industry that’s still…

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As the stock market closes in on a correction, where are the buying opportunities?

| Stephen Wright

Volatile share prices can bring huge buying opportunities. But which shares offer value with the stock market closer to correction…

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Will Lloyds shares return to £1 in 2026?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Only a few weeks ago Lloyds' shares were well above £1. Now however, they’re trading near 90p. Can they regain…

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This could be the start of a stock market crash. Here’s what I’m doing…

| Stephen Wright

Investors think geopolitical tension's the most likely cause of a stock market crash right now. If they’re right, it might…

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Here’s why I think this FTSE 250 high-tech defence gem ‘should’ be trading over £7 now, not under £5

| Simon Watkins

A little‑known FTSE 250 defence innovator is riding a global spending super-cycle and its valuation gap suggests investors may be…

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Buy cheap FTSE shares, says Barclays

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Analysts at Barclays have upgraded their rating of FTSE shares and reckon the UK stock market could carry on powering…

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With oil & gas prices rising, are there only 2 FTSE 100 stocks to consider buying now?

| James Beard

Most stocks on the FTSE 100 are suffering due to rising energy prices. James Beard explores how investors can navigate…

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