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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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With a spare £50 a month, here’s how an investor could start a Stocks and Shares ISA

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones says it isn't necessary to be wealthy to start investing in a Stocks and Shares ISA. And he…

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Up 700% in a year! Could this be the biggest US growth stock of 2025?

| Mark Hartley

While Nvidia and Tesla dominate news headlines around the world, a lesser-known growth stock has posted higher gains than any…

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Should cheap Lloyds shares be on investors’ shopping lists in February?

| Royston Wild

Lloyds' shares look cheap across a variety of metrics. So what's the catch? Royston Wild takes a look at the…

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Can Tesla stock grow any more?

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane sees a trio of potential reasons Tesla stock could end up selling for a higher price than today.…

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Could worries about DeepSeek crash the S&P 500 and AI stocks?

| Royston Wild

At 6,054 points, the S&P 500 is looking steady after a poor start to the week. Might this be the…

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How much passive income can an investor make from the stock market?

| Ben McPoland

Our writer explains how it's possible to invest modest sums of money in shares to target passive income in excess…

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Forget about DeepSeek! Here are 2 AI stocks that I’m considering buying

| Ken Hall

Ken Hall analyses two artificial intelligence (AI) stocks as Chinese startup DeepSeek takes the world by storm, and looks at…

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Could Rolls-Royce shares hit £8 in 2025?

| Christopher Ruane

Despite a stunning couple of years, this writer thinks Rolls-Royce shares may still have more fuel in the tank. So…

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1 move to avoid at all costs if the S&P 500 crashes in 2025

| Ben McPoland

The S&P 500 has had a volatile week, raising fears that a meltdown might be on the cards. Here's what…

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Looking for UK shares to buy? This 19p small-cap down 5% today may be worth considering

| Ben McPoland

For investors searching for shares to buy in February, this small UK firm might be worth considering for inclusion in…

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Nvidia stock: all that glitters is not always gold

| Andrew Mackie

As DeepSeek wipes $600bn from Nvidia’s market cap, Andrew Mackie assesses the future of the stock and the wider AI…

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Here’s how £20 a month could put a stock market beginner on the path to wealth in 2025

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane explains how the principles of aiming to build wealth in the stock market can be applied even on…

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How to find UK AI shares to consider buying

| Christopher Ruane

There's more than one way for investors to get exposure to AI through owning UK shares. Our writer outlines some…

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2 FTSE 100 and FTSE 250 shares to consider for a Stocks & Shares ISA!

| Royston Wild

Stocks and Shares ISA investors have a wealth of shares, funds and trusts to consider. Here are two I think…

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Can easyJet rocket like the IAG share price?

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones has been astonished by the stellar performance of the IAG share price over the past year. Now he…

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3 high-yield dividend shares I’m considering buying this year

| Ken Hall

Ken Hall looks at three consistent dividend shares in the FTSE 100 that he's thinking about buying to boost his…

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£5,000 invested in Raspberry Pi shares 3 months ago is now worth…

| Dr. James Fox

Over the last three months, there would have been few better investments on the FTSE 350 than Raspberry Pi shares.…

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Should I buy more Nvidia stock for my ISA after the DeepSeek-related fall?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Nvidia stock's just experienced its largest one-day fall in almost five years. Should Edward Sheldon buy more shares after the…

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Is the Rolls-Royce share price in a bubble just waiting to burst?

| Alan Oscroft

With the Rolls-Royce share price skyrocketing to undreamed of highs, will it crash in 2025? Or maybe just keep going…

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Here are 2 FTSE 100 companies Warren Buffett could afford to buy right now

| Alan Oscroft

When I'm on a search for good UK value stocks to buy, I often stop and wonder what billionaire investor…

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My £5-a-day starter plan to build a regular second income by 2030 and beyond

| Mark Hartley

Mark Hartley outlines a strategy for investors to consider. Could it turn a spare fiver a day into a lucrative…

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As the Scottish Mortgage share price falls, should I panic and sell, or buy more?

| Alan Oscroft

A Scottish Mortgage share price fall could mean a nice cheap buying opportunity. What a shame the latest drop has…

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As the Bank of England says it’s open to pro-growth bank reforms, does Barclays’ £2.94 share price look a bargain to me?

| Simon Watkins

Barclays’ share price is up over the year, but a lot of value may remain, especially after pro-bank growth comments…

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1 FTSE 250 stock I like better than Greggs

| Stephen Wright

The FTSE 250 has several household names for UK investors to consider. And Stephen Wright thinks one in particular is…

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At £2.57, is now the time for me to buy shares in this major FTSE retailer after a 15% drop?

| Simon Watkins

This big UK FTSE 100 retailer has seen its share price slide in recent months, so does this mean now…

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Analysts reckon this dirt cheap FTSE growth stock can grow 60%! Are they mad?

| Harvey Jones

Remember the days when JD Sports Fashion was a red-hot FTSE 100 growth stock? If analysts are correct, those days…

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Why’s Spirax Group a top-performing FTSE 100 stock this year?

| Mark Hartley

Spirax Group's up 16% this year, beating all other stocks on the FTSE 100. But this Fool thinks there are…

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I think this FTSE 100 stock could surge in February

| Dr. James Fox

This FTSE 100 stock has massively outpaced the index over the past 12 months, but still looks discounted versus its…

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Prediction: these FTSE 100 and FTSE 250 trusts can beat the market in 5 years

| Alan Oscroft

Right now could be a great time to buy investment trusts. The FTSE 250 has many options, and there's a…

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A dirt-cheap FTSE 250 growth AND dividend share to consider in February!

| Royston Wild

Royston Wild thinks this FTSE 250 share could be one of the index's best 'all rounders' for investors to consider.…

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I asked DeepSeek for 3 top S&P 500 growth shares and its last pick made me laugh

| Ben McPoland

There's a new AI chatbot on the block, so this investor asked it for a trio of growth shares for…

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Why the easyJet share price could take off in 2025

| Ken Hall

Ken Hall looks at what could propel the easyJet share price higher in 2025, following a 10% drop in the…

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The Eurasia Mining (EUA) share price has jumped 43%. Time to buy this penny share?

| Christopher Ruane

Eurasia Mining (EUA) is a penny share that has seen some big swings in recent years. How does the EUA…

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£20,000 invested in Amazon shares just 3 months ago would now be worth…

| Ben McPoland

Our writer examines the impressive recent performance of Amazon shares and considers whether he thinks the stock still offers good…

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2 cheap FTSE 100 shares to consider for an ISA in February

| Ben McPoland

The FTSE 100 might be hitting record highs this year, but there are still a load of cheap shares knocking…

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Here’s why the Scottish Mortgage share price is back above £10!

| Ben McPoland

This investor in Scottish Mortgage explores some reasons why the share price has flown back above £10 for the first…

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Is this as good as it gets for the red-hot Tesco share price? 

| Harvey Jones

The Tesco share price has enjoyed a stellar run in recent years. Harvey Jones now wonders if it can still…

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2 high-growth AI stocks I’d love to buy in 2025

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Edward Sheldon is looking to buy more artificial intelligence stocks for his portfolio in 2025. And these two tech innovators…

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Here’s what the rise of DeepSeek could mean for Nvidia stock

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith talks through the reasons behind yesterday's rout in Nvidia stock but explains why he feels investors are confusing…

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Is it game over for the Taylor Wimpey share price?

| Harvey Jones

The Taylor Wimpey share price has taken a beating for years and Harvey Jones doesn't expect an instant recovery. Can…

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