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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 Lloyds share price is already up 24% in 2025! Can it hit £1?

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane thinks the Lloyds share price may move higher still, but he's sceptical as to whether it might hit…

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This is the worst FTSE 100 stock of 2025 so far. Should I buy it?

| Ben McPoland

This FTSE 100 stock has been stinking out the blue-chip UK index this year. But after its slump, it now…

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Are Diageo shares the ultimate recovery play?

| Christopher Ruane

It has been one bit of bad news after another for the FTSE 100 drinks giant, but Christopher Ruane has…

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£10,000 invested in IAG shares a year ago is now worth…

| Mark Hartley

IAG shares have been one of the FTSE 100’s top performers over the last year. Our writer wonders whether it's…

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Is the Vodafone share price a bargain in plain sight?

| Christopher Ruane

The Vodafone share price has nearly halved in five years. But as the telecoms giant streamlines itself, is this a…

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Tesla stock is 30% off its highs. Time to consider buying?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Back in December Tesla stock was charging towards $500. Today however, it’s not far off $300. Is this an opportunity…

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Has the Smith & Nephew share price finally turned the corner?

| Christopher Ruane

The Smith & Nephew share price jumped today after the company announced a strong performance last year. Is this writer…

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£11k in savings? Here’s how investors could target £17,864 in annual passive income from this 9.5%-yielding gem

| Simon Watkins

This FTSE 100 ultra-high-yield dividend gem can generate a potentially life-changing passive income over time, and it looks very undervalued…

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My favourite FTSE 250 stock doubled my money in 15 months and still looks cheap to me!

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones is thrilled by his return from FTSE 250 insurer Just Group. He's sitting on a 100% gain, but…

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At a 52-week low, is this under-the-radar UK stock now an unmissable opportunity to consider?

| Stephen Wright

Stephen Wright outlines a UK stock with explosive growth potential and a commitment to increasing its dividend significantly in the…

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Up 85% from its one-year low to around £3 now, can Barclays’ share price still be significantly undervalued?

| Simon Watkins

Barclays’ share price has risen a lot from its 12-month traded low but there could still be huge value left…

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This FTSE investment trust offers exposure to Nvidia, Apple, Alphabet, and other tech stocks (at a discount)

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

With this FTSE investment trust, British investors can get exposure to world-class technology businesses that are listed in the US.

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Could these former penny stocks continue soaring in March?

| Royston Wild

Looking for top momentum shares to buy? While not without risk, these penny stocks are worth serious consideration, in my…

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Down 50% in a year, could this be the FTSE 250’s best recovery stock?

| Royston Wild

B&M European Value Retail's share price hasn't been this low for years. Is the FTSE 250 company now a compelling…

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Just released: February’s lower-risk, high-yield stock 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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4 powerful words from Warren Buffett!

| Ben McPoland

Warren Buffett reckons that investors should never bet against the world's largest economy and its capacity for innovation over the…

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2 high-yield shares that could generate £1,000 in passive income from a £20,000 investment

| Ken Hall

Considering building a passive income? Ken Hall has two high-yield financial services stocks that pay well above the Footsie average.

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Here’s the 12-month price forecast for Barclays shares!

| Royston Wild

Barclays shares are tipped by City brokers to continue rising sharply. Does this make the FTSE 100 bank a no-brainer…

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Is the easyJet share price looking cheap right now?

| Ken Hall

Our writer Ken Hall takes a look at the easyJet share price to see if it looks like good value…

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Down 29%! Is this my chance to buy Tesla stock?

| Ben McPoland

Tesla stock has lost over a quarter of its value since just before Christmas. Does this make it a Buy…

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Up 33% in 2025! This growth machine is soaring in my Stocks and Shares ISA 

| Ben McPoland

Ben McPoland shines a spotlight on one top-performing holding in his Stocks and Shares ISA portfolio. Why is it doing…

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

| Dr. James Fox

IAG shares are among the FTSE 100’s best performers over 12 months, and I’m not surprised. This great firm stood…

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The FTSE 100 is riding high – time to buy?

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane explains why he continues to hunt for bargain FTSE 100 shares to buy even after the blue-chip index…

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Here’s how much an ISA investor needs to put away to aim for a million

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones looks at how long it would take an investor to potentially build a million pound portfolio, and says…

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Here’s why I think a SIPP might be better to build a £1m portfolio than a Stocks and Shares ISA

| Ben McPoland

Our writer lays out three advantages a self-invested personal pension (SIPP) can have over an ISA when it comes to…

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£10,000 invested in NIO stock a month ago is already worth…

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith flags the short-term pop in NIO stock and outlines some of the reasons behind the move, with an…

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£10,000 invested in Nvidia stock 1 month ago is now worth…

| Ben McPoland

The Nvidia share price hasn't done well in 2025 so far, and this writer thinks investors considering the S&P 500…

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£900 is enough to start investing in March!

| Ben McPoland

Ben McPoland looks at an out-of-favour FTSE 100 stock that might be worth considering for someone who's ready to start…

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Down 8% today after a profits warning, is the B&M share price now as cheap as its products?

| James Beard

It’s no surprise B&M's share price reacted badly to today's outlook. But is this an opportunity for investors to bag…

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Down 60% this month, is FTSE 250 stock John Wood Group worth a look?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

FTSE 250 stock John Wood Group has been crushed in recent weeks. Could this be a major opportunity for long-term…

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Dividend Shares

I asked ChatGPT for the best FTSE dividend stock to buy now and this is what it told me

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith turns to AI to pick himself the best dividend stock in the market now and compares it to…

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Prediction: this well-known S&P 500 stock will outperform Rolls-Royce shares over the next 5 years

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Rolls-Royce shares could do well over the next five years. But Edward Sheldon sees more growth potential in this well-known…

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Should I buy IAG shares to capitalise on the global travel boom?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

IAG shares are performing well at the moment. But could there be better ways for Edward Sheldon to profit from…

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Hunting for cheap shares? Here’s 1 to consider and another I’m running from

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith flags up one cheap share that's starting to undergo a major strategy shift but also points out another…

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£10,000 invested in Diageo shares a year ago is now worth…

| Stephen Wright

Diageo shares have been one of the FTSE 100’s worst performers over the last year. But the company’s competitive position…

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If a 30-year-old puts £700 a month into an ISA, here’s the passive income they could retire on 

| Ben McPoland

Investing just £700 a month regularly into the stock market can lead to an extraordinary end result in terms of…

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Is Helium One a penny stock that’s about to lift off?

| James Beard

Our writer takes a look at the prospects for a penny stock that has two mining projects on the go.…

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Down 11% despite strong 2024 results, is BAE Systems’ share price an irresistible buying opportunity for me?

| Simon Watkins

BAE Systems’ share price has lost ground recently for no good reason, in my view, which leaves it looking highly…

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Still under £5, is this ‘Big Four’ bank stock one of the best bargains in the FTSE 100?

| Simon Watkins

This FTSE 100 bank has a good yield that's forecast to rise strongly, and despite recent share price gains it…

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Is Roblox the best growth share to buy for my ISA in March?

| Ben McPoland

Our writer has been spending a bit of time on Roblox's platfrom recently, leading him to wonder if this is…

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