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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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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: March’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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I asked ChatGPT for the best FTSE 100 investment trust to buy… here’s what it said

| Dr. James Fox

There aren't many FTSE 100-listed investment trusts and according to ChatGPT there’s only one winner. Dr James Fox explores.

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How much should investors put in an ISA to achieve the average UK wage in passive income?

| Dr. James Fox

Millions of Britons use the Stocks and Shares ISA as a vehicle to build wealth, but a successful investor can…

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2 cheap FTSE dividend stocks to consider buying for an ISA

| Paul Summers

The deadline for using up the Stocks and Shares ISA allowance is almost upon us. Paul Summers has spotted two…

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£20k in a Stocks and Shares ISA? Here’s how an investor could target £1,342 in passive income each month

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane explains how a long-term approach to investing a Stocks and Shares ISA could generate a four-figure monthly income.

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Millions are missing out on ISA account benefits! Here’s what I’m doing now

| Royston Wild

Swathes of people are missing the chance to supercharge their returns with a Stocks and Shares or Lifetime ISA account.…

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Here’s my plan to survive and thrive in a stock market correction

| Stephen Wright

A falling stock market can be an opportunity, but investors need a plan. Stephen Wright shares his strategy for taking…

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This ex-penny stock is up 135% from 26p! Should I buy it?

| Ben McPoland

Ben McPoland digs into a unique investment trust that was trading as a penny stock not too long ago but…

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As the S&P 500 enters correction territory, here are the growth stocks I’m eyeing

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith discusses the sharp move lower in the US stock market but outlines some growth stocks that he believes…

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As gold passes $3,000, I think these UK stocks could benefit the most

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith talks through the recent pop in the gold price and details two UK stocks that could do well…

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How a stock market crash could boost investors’ passive income by over 40%

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith explains how a continued fall in the stock market isn't always a bad thing, especially when it comes…

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If an investor put £10k into Greggs shares one month ago, here’s what they’d have today

| Harvey Jones

Greggs shares have had a tough year but Harvey Jones says they're notably cheaper as a result, while the dividend…

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The Phoenix share price jumps 7.5% on today’s results, but still yields a stunning 9.4%!

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones put his faith in the Phoenix share price and this morning was rewarded with a 7.5% jump on…

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What’s been going on with the Barclays share price?

| Dr. James Fox

The rising Barclays share price reflects confidence in management’s strategy to improve business performance and enhance shareholder returns.

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Prediction: in 1 year, the IAG share price could reach as high as…

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

The IAG share price has almost doubled in the last 12 months, but can this momentum continue in 2025? Zaven…

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Prediction: in 12 months, here’s where the Glencore share price could be…

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

The performance of Glencore’s share price has been lacklustre, to say the least. But could all that change over the…

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See how much an investor needs in their ISA to earn a £499 monthly second income

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones crunches the numbers to show how it's possible to build a long-term second income by investing in a…

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I’m considering buying more of this struggling FTSE 100 stock

| Paul Summers

This FTSE 100 stock hasn't exactly set our writer's portfolio on fire during the time he's owned it. But Paul…

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Prediction: in 1 year, the Taylor Wimpey share price could reach…

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Can Britain’s reformed planning scheme send the Taylor Wimpey share price into overdrive? Here’s what the latest analyst forecasts predict.

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

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Aviva is preparing to swallow its £3.7bn acquisition of Direct Line -- where could the share price end up 12…

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Forecast: in 1 year, the Shell share price could be…

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

The Shell share price hasn’t moved much in the last 12 months, but analyst forecasts predict that could change significantly…

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Forecast earnings growth of 17% a year but down 12%, is now the time for me to buy this heavyweight FTSE stock?

| Simon Watkins

This FTSE medical technology stock has strong earnings growth projections, posted impressive 2024 results, and looks very undervalued to me.

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Prediction: in 12 months, the easyJet share price might be…

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Here are the latest analyst forecasts for the easyJet share price. Will the travel stock take off to the skies…

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Prediction: in 1 year, the Vodafone share price could be…

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

New forecasts show the Vodafone share price could double by March 2026! Is the telecommunications stock currently a screaming buy?

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Want a 9% dividend yield? This lucrative income stock might be one to consider

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

This unloved renewable energy trust is offering one of the highest dividend yields in the FTSE 250. Is this a…

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£20,000 invested in the S&P 500 at the start of 2025 is now worth…

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

The S&P 500 is off to a rocky start in 2025, but the volatility may have created buying opportunities for…

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£20,000 invested in the FTSE 250 at the start of 2025 is now worth…

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

How much money have FTSE 250 investors made so far this year? Zaven Boyrazian breaks down the performance of the…

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After crashing 30%, is now the time to buy this FTSE 100 giant?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

This FTSE 100 enterprise has found itself in the doghouse after failing to impress with its latest results. But is…

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Do real estate investment trusts (REITs) make great dividend shares?

| James Beard

Always on the hunt for interesting dividend shares, our writer takes a closer look at some of the UK’s real…

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Up 85% from its 1-year low with earnings forecast to grow 11% annually. How much value is left in this FTSE 100 star?

| Simon Watkins

This FTSE 100 stock’s price has risen a long way from its 12-month low, but I think there could still…

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Here’s the growth forecast for Games Workshop shares through to 2027!

| Royston Wild

Strong earnings growth saw Games Workshop shares gatecrash the FTSE 100 in December. But can this niche stock keep going?

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What’s up with the Lloyds share price?

| Dr. James Fox

The Lloyds share price is up 26% in 2025, representing one of the strongest performance on the FTSE 100. Dr…

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Here’s how a 40-year-old could start investing £100 per week to retire early

| Christopher Ruane

If a 40-year-old decides to start investing today, here's how they could potentially turn £100 a week into over £500k…

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The FTSE 100 is up 60% in 5 years. Here’s why — and a big lesson!

| Christopher Ruane

The flagship FTSE 100 index has put in a very strong performance over five years. There's a specific reason for…

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How much do investors need in an ISA to earn a £2,500 monthly passive income?

| Charlie Carman

Charlie Carman explores how investors could strive for £30k in tax-free passive income each year from a dividend stock portfolio.

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How much would a 45-year-old need to invest in an ISA to earn a £1k monthly passive income at 65?

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones looks at how much an investor would need to put away every month to build a steady passive…

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3 things to do ahead of the new 2025-26 ISA year

| Alan Oscroft

It's time for us all to put on our investing boots and get to work on developing our plans for…

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Is £150,000 enough to generate £1,000 a month in passive income?

| Stephen Wright

Stephen Wright takes a look at three UK stocks with dividend yields above 8% that passive income investors might be…

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Aim to earn a £50k second income in retirement by investing just this much each month

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Even with a small monthly investment, it’s possible to earn a £50k second income with a successful investment strategy and…

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Down 22% in a month! Is this my chance to buy shares in this FTSE 100 outperformer?

| Stephen Wright

Shares in InterContinental Hotels Group have outperformed the FTSE 100 over the long term. So is a chance to buy…

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