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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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As Lloyds shares creep back above book value, have I missed my chance to buy?

| Stephen Wright

As an increased dividend and the prospect of share buybacks send Lloyds shares higher, is there still value on offer…

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Here’s how £200 a week invested could target a £9,091 second income

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane looks at how, by investing a couple of hundred pounds each week, an investor could target an annual…

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Why I remain bullish on the Glencore share price

| Andrew Mackie

Andrew Mackie explains why he believes a re-rate in the Glencore share price is coming in the years ahead, despite…

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2 growth stocks to consider buying for the ‘second phase’ of AI

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Edward Sheldon believes these two growth stocks will do well as artificial intelligence is adopted by businesses across the world.

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This FTSE 100 stock is up 150% in the last 10 years. Can it continue?

| Stephen Wright

Compass Group is a FTSE 100 stock that has shown itself to be incredibly resilient. Should investors think about buying…

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Could this 16.5%-yielder turn £10,000 into annual passive income of £34,995?

| James Beard

A high-yielding stock’s likely to appeal to passive income hunters. But this doesn’t necessarily mean it would make a sound…

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Am I crazy to own all of these 9% passive income stocks?

| Roland Head

Dividend investor Roland Head discusses his passive income portfolio and highlights a stock he's bought recently with a 10% yield.

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I think I know which is the FTSE 100’s cheapest bank. And it’s not Lloyds

| James Beard

All of the FTSE 100’s banks have now released their 2024 results. Our writer’s been taking a look to try…

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3 reasons to consider a Stocks and Shares ISA over a Cash ISA in 2025

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Not all ISAs are created equal. And if one is serious about building wealth, it’s important to choose the right…

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Here’s the Lloyds share price forecast for the next 12 months!

| Royston Wild

Lloyds' share price continues to rocket at the beginning of 2025. Is the FTSE 100 bank now in danger of…

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How much money would investors need to target a £10,000 monthly passive income?

| Dr. James Fox

Millions of us invest for passive income, but many simply don’t know what we can achieve. Dr James Fox lays…

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With 7%+ dividend yields, are these among the FTSE 250’s best passive income stocks?

| Alan Oscroft

The smaller mid-cap index for building some long-term passive income? Yep, I think I see a lot of very attractive…

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1 penny stock down nearly 50% in my Stocks and Shares ISA!

| Ben McPoland

Our writer considers one struggling penny stock in his ISA portfolio that just keeps going down. Should he just pull…

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Here’s what Stocks and Shares ISA investors are buying in 2025 to build a second income

| Alan Oscroft

Which shares are investors buying right now in the hope of eventually retiring on a healthy second income? Quite a…

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Oh dear! Warren Buffett says people should only invest in companies they understand

| James Beard

Warren Buffett, the American billionaire, says research is the key to being a successful investor. But our writer thinks it’s…

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How much would an investor need in an ISA to earn a £700 monthly passive income?

| Ben McPoland

Ben McPoland digs into some numbers to show how a Stocks and Shares ISA portfolio could eventually throw off a…

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Now that’s a surprise! The Lloyds share price went up despite disappointing results

| James Beard

The Lloyds Banking Group share price reacted positively to its 2024 results. Initially, our writer struggled to understand why.

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Could this FTSE 250 trust outperform Rolls-Royce over the next 5 years? I think so — and then some!

| Mark Hartley

Our writer believes this US-focused FTSE 250 investment trust could have the potential to beat Rolls-Royce's price performance by 2030…

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Here’s why the Standard Chartered share price jumped 5% on FY results

| Alan Oscroft

Investors have pushed the Standard Chartered share price higher in the past 12 months. Judging by these results, it seems…

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3 little-known UK shares for investors to consider buying

| Stephen Wright

UK shares outside the FTSE 100 and the FTSE 250 don’t get much attention. But there are some quality businesses…

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Glencore’s share price is 40% off its highs. Time to consider buying?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Back in 2021, Glencore’s share price was near 575p. Today however, it’s near 330p – around 40% lower. Is this…

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Worried about the future of the Cash ISA? Consider investing like this for potentially great returns

| Royston Wild

The Cash ISA is tipped for massive changes in the coming months. This could provide fresh opportunities for savers, says…

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£20k across this FTSE 100 share and ETF would have more than DOUBLED in just 5 years!

| Royston Wild

Looking for ways to supercharge your stocks portfolio? Consider a lump sum investment in this FTSE 100 share and this…

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Just released: our 3 top small-cap stocks to consider buying before March [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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As the British American Tobacco share price drops 10%, should investors buy the dip?

| Roland Head

A share price slump has pushed British American Tobacco's dividend yield over 8%. Should investors consider buying this FTSE 100…

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Prediction: this investment trust will easily outperform the FTSE 250

| Ben McPoland

Our writer shines the spotlight on a FTSE 250 investment trust that he thinks looks set up for strong long-term…

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Should I buy more BAE Systems shares for my Stocks and Shares ISA?

| Ben McPoland

This investor in BAE Systems shares takes a look at the FTSE 100 defence firm's annual results to decide if…

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Does this news mean a fresh start for the Centrica share price?

| Roland Head

The Centrica share price has gone nowhere over the last year. But the stock has spiked following strong results and…

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2 UK dividend shares that aren’t what they seem

| Stephen Wright

Investors need to look carefully when it comes to dividend shares. Sometimes the actual yield can be higher or lower…

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This S&P 500 giant just fell 16% after hitting an all-time high. Time for me to sell?

| Mark Hartley

Mark Hartley considers whether to keep holding his Axon Enterprise shares after the S&P 500 stock plummeted from fresh highs…

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Is this a FTSE 100 stock to consider? Major US brokers think so!

| Mark Hartley

Mark Hartley considers the investment potential of a leading FTSE 100 bank after two major US brokers put in positive…

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As Lloyds launches a £1.7bn buyback, is the share price too cheap to ignore?

| Alan Oscroft

Car loan mis-selling and a full-year profit miss combine to push the Lloyds share price up after FY results. It…

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Here’s how investors could target £4,973 in passive income from a £10,000 holding in this FTSE 250 media gem

| Simon Watkins

This FTSE 250 firm generates a very good yield that I think might deliver exceptional returns over time. And it…

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Down 21% from May despite excellent Q4 2024 results, is GSK’s share price an irresistible bargain to me now?

| Simon Watkins

GSK’s share price has fallen a long way on a combination of factors, but do its recent strong results leave…

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Which would I buy today, the FTSE 100 or the S&P 500?

| Cliff D'Arcy

The UK's FTSE 100 and US S&P 500 indexes are both trading near record highs. But US stocks look expensive…

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I’m in 2 minds about the Vodafone share price. What should I do?

| James Beard

With the Vodafone share price seemingly stuck in a never-ending loop of doom, our writer’s thinking about selling up. But…

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£10,000 invested in Greggs shares 10 years ago is now worth…

| Dr. James Fox

Greggs shares have performed well over the long run, but recently performance isn’t impressive. Dr James Fox explores the waning…

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With a 9.5% yield, could this FTSE 250 share be a dividend gold mine?

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane is eyeing a FTSE 250 with a dividend yield approaching double digits. Here's what he likes about it…

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2 key reasons Nvidia stock could still soar from here

| Christopher Ruane

Even after the chipmaker's stunning performance in recent years, this writer sees reasons that could potentially help propel its share…

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Here’s how £10k could set a stock market beginner on the path to riches in 2025!

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane sets out how taking a considered approach could mean even a stock market novice with £10k to invest…

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