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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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Could £20,000, an ISA, and these 5 amazing shares give a second income of £1,500 a year?

| James Beard

Our writer reckons those looking to generate a four-figure second income should consider putting high-yielding dividend stocks in their ISAs.

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I asked ChatGPT for a bargain stock to put in my ISA. Here’s what it said…

| James Beard

Although aware of its limitations, our writer’s used AI software to come up with a suggestion for his ISA and…

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3 epic high-yielding (6.7%+) dividend shares to consider for a SIPP

| James Beard

Buying dividend shares is a great way of boosting a SIPP. Our writer’s found three to consider that offer a…

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I love this passive income stock but I know there are plenty of brilliant others available right now!

| James Beard

Our writer identifies his favourite stock for passive income but acknowledges there are lots of other candidates to choose from.

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State Pension fears? 7 shares to consider for passive income in retirement

| Royston Wild

Discover how Royston Wild intends to fund his retirement -- and hopefully become financially independent from the State Pension.

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Meet the dividend stocks tipped to outshine Lloyds shares for passive income!

| Royston Wild

Demand for Lloyds shares remains red hot. But Royston Wild thinks these high-dividend-yield stocks could be better for passive income.

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Could BP’s 5.5% dividend yield climb higher still?

| James Beard

This oil and gas giant’s dividend yield is still one of the highest on the FTSE 100. Our writer considers…

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Thank goodness I didn’t invest in these 3 UK shares 5 years ago!

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones highlights three UK shares that have suffered a torrid time lately, and thanks his lucky stars they aren't…

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I’ve never owned British American Tobacco shares. What on earth was I thinking?

| Harvey Jones

British and American Tobacco shares have made investors fortunes for decades, and there are times when Harvey Jones rues the…

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This FTSE 250 trust down 50% is under attack by an activist investor!

| Ben McPoland

An activist hedge fund wants the entire board gone from this FTSE 250 investment trust. What on earth's going on?…

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Billionaire Bill Ackman is hunting for bargains for his FTSE 100 trust

| Ben McPoland

This star hedge fund manager is known for snapping up bargains, and he recently said he's got his eye on…

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Could UK stocks carry their momentum to the end of 2025 – and beyond?

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane explains why he thinks the stock market could go either way in the remainder of 2025 -- and…

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5.9%+ yields! 3 high-yield shares to consider for a SIPP this December

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer digs into a trio of shares yielding at least 5.9% that he thinks merit consideration by SIPP investors…

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Is ITV’s 6.1% dividend yield a tempting passive income opportunity?

| Ben McPoland

This well-known FTSE 250 stock is trading cheaply and sporting a market-beating dividend yield. Should I snap it up while…

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Here’s why Stocks and Shares ISA investors shouldn’t ignore the Autumn Budget

| Alan Oscroft

Do we all think we're safe with our nice ISA allowances after the Budget as long as we stick to…

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I asked ChatGPT which shares fit Warren Buffett’s investment criteria right now. It named a FTSE 100 stock I hadn’t looked at before

| Stephen Wright

There’s a lot to be impressed by in the AI revolution. But it might be some time until ChatGPT figures…

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Don’t wait for a stock market crash! Here’s where I’m looking for shares to buy in December

| Stephen Wright

A stock market crash can cause people to sell shares that might be good long-term investments. But that’s not the…

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A rare slowdown for this FTSE 100 heavyweight — should I buy the dip?

| Stephen Wright

A FTSE 100 company with a strong track record is down 11% since the start of the year. Is this…

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The FTSE 250 stock that doubled my money in just 6 months!

| Mark Hartley

Mark Hartley looks into the long-term prospects of a FTSE 250 medical tech stock that's returned 100% profit for me…

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Here are the 2026 and 2027 dividend forecasts for Tesco shares

| Ben McPoland

Tesco shares have been on fire over the past couple of years. But after the rise, does this FTSE 100…

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Want to turn £20k into a £33,286 second income? Here are 3 steps to get started

| Royston Wild

Discover some of the best strategies when choosing which stocks to buy -- and how to target a long-term second…

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Fancy building a £318,000 Stocks and Shares ISA with just £5 a day? Read this…

| Royston Wild

Forget about that coffee and TV subscription. Just a small regular investment could turn into a life-changing Stocks and Shares…

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I asked ChatGPT if I made a big mistake buying this 10p penny stock

| Ben McPoland

Is a 24% fall in this penny stock anything to worry about? Or should I use this dip to buy…

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Meet the growth stocks tipped to outshine Rolls-Royce’s share price!

| Royston Wild

The Rolls-Royce share price has rocketed, sure. But these growth stocks are expected to smash the FTSE 100 share looking…

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IAG shares are making investors an outrageous amount of money – and they’re still dirt cheap!

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones is both thrilled by the performance of IAG shares and surprised by its low price-to-earnings ratio. So what's…

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Down 11% and 6% in November – is this the start of a long slide for Babcock and BAE Systems shares?

| Harvey Jones

It's been a poor month for FTSE 100 defence stocks with BAE Systems and Babcock both falling. Harvey Jones asks…

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3 FTSE 100 stocks pumping out passive income for over 10 years

| Ben McPoland

This trio of FTSE 100 stocks sport dividend yields between 4.6% and 9%. But are they worth considering for their…

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How on earth has the Boohoo share price exploded 88% since yesterday?

| Charlie Carman

The Boohoo share price has gone parabolic as losses narrow, and the company's turnaround gains momentum. But I'm not getting…

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Here’s a rising FTSE 100 share to consider buying right now

| Alan Oscroft

Might this FTSE 100 stock be on the brink of a bull run after its share price has started gaining…

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I asked ChatGPT if the beaten-down Diageo share price will ever recover, and it said…

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones is running out of patience with the Diageo share price, so he decided to see whether artificial intelligence…

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The risks are rocketing for Rolls-Royce shares – time to bank that profit?

| Harvey Jones

Investors will be asking themselves whether Rolls-Royce shares have gone as far as they can, after such a brilliant run.…

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2 FTSE directors snapping up their company shares

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith points out a couple of FTSE stocks that have fallen recently but have subsequently been bought by company…

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Up 57% in a day! Is Boohoo now a no-brainer value stock at 18p?

| Ben McPoland

It seems strange calling Boohoo a value stock given its past as a high-growth online retailer. But it's dirt cheap…

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I asked ChatGPT how long it could take to become a Stocks and Shares ISA millionaire…

| Ben McPoland

Is it realistic to aim to become one of the 5,000+ investors who have successfully built seven-figure Stocks and Shares…

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Down 94%, could the Ocado share price go to zero?

| Cliff D'Arcy

In autumn 2020, the Ocado share price leapt above £29. Now it's below £2 after plunging this year. Is there…

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Up 75% in a year! The red-hot Lloyds share price is smashing Meta, Nvidia and Tesla

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones is stunned by the Lloyds share price as it delivers the kind of growth investors might expect from…

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See how £20,000 in this passive income superstar today could generate up to £13,000 a year for retirement

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones shows how a £20k investment in one of the most generous passive income stocks on the FTSE 100…

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Will Rachel Reeves’ £8,000 Cash ISA cut boost UK stocks?

| Ben McPoland

Our writer highlights a UK stocks index tracker that has absolutely wiped the floor with cash returns over the past…

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Could the National Grid dividend double in the coming decade?

| Christopher Ruane

This writer reckons the National Grid dividend could double over time, even if it ends up taking over a decade.…

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2 cheap FTSE 250 stocks to consider putting under the Christmas tree

| Ben McPoland

Looking for cheap dividend stocks for an ISA in December? Ben McPoland highlights two passive income ideas from the FTSE…

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