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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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Here’s the forecast for the two highest-yielding dividend stocks on the FTSE 100

| Mark Hartley

Mark Hartley looks at what the future holds for two of the UK's leading dividend stocks by yield. Do the…

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Can NIO stock ever move up again?

| Christopher Ruane

NIO stock has plummeted over 90% in value since 2021. Yet our writer sees a number of things to like…

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Is this my chance to buy Nvidia shares?

| Stephen Wright

As Nvidia shares lose half a trillion in market value in a day, is this Stephen Wright’s chance to buy…

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£11,000 in savings? Here’s how investors could use that to target £2,991 in annual passive income!

| Simon Watkins

Investing in high-dividend-paying stocks with the returns used to buy more of those shares can generate potentially life-changing passive income…

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Down 15% to just 67p, does Vodafone’s share price look a bargain to me?

| Simon Watkins

Vodafone’s share price is down a long way from its 12-month high, which may signal a bargain to be had.…

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£10k invested in Lloyds shares one month ago is now worth…

| Harvey Jones

Investors appear to be losing interest in Lloyds shares just as they start rising after years in the Dow Jones.…

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£5,000 invested in Tesla stock 6 months ago is now worth…

| Dr. James Fox

Tesla stock's surged since Donald Trump was elected President of the United States. However, the bull run appears to be…

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Is £500 enough for a stock market beginner to start investing in 2025?

| Mark Hartley

Mark Hartley considers how much a beginner needs to start investing in the stock market and examines other factors to…

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Here’s how I’m trying to build my ISA to earn a £5,000 second income each month

| Dr. James Fox

One of the more enjoyable things in life is a second income, especially a tax-free one. Here’s how Dr James…

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£10,000 invested in BT shares 1 year ago would now be worth…

| Dr. James Fox

The rally in BT shares appears to have lost some steam, but the stock would have represented a great investment…

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What does DeepSeek mean for the stock market?

| Dr. James Fox

A Chinese company called DeepSeek has caused havoc on the stock market after its R1 AI model topped performance charts…

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2 investments that could send my Stocks & Shares ISA surging in February

| Dr. James Fox

It’s earnings season and lots of companies will be reporting their quarterly or full-year results in February. How can my…

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Looking for dividend growth? 3 top passive income shares to consider today

| Royston Wild

These three passive income shares could deliver market-beating dividends in 2025 and beyond so may be worth considering. Here's why.

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Just released: January’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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A top investment trust to consider for a possible £17k+ second income EVERY YEAR!

| Royston Wild

Building a well diversified portfolio can, over time, deliver a monumental second income in retirement. Here's how.

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Prediction: the Burberry share price could climb in 2025

| Alan Oscroft

Market sentiment is getting behind Burberry, as a Q3 update has helped the share price double since the lows of…

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Here’s why FTSE investment trusts holding Nvidia and AI stocks got smashed today

| Ben McPoland

FTSE funds with investments in AI stocks like Nvidia faced significant turbulence today, triggered by a little-known Chinese start-up.

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1 FTSE 250 stock that could benefit from weaker sterling

| Ken Hall

Ken Hall takes a look at a FTSE 250 stock that,given its sizeable offshore earnings in mainland Europe, might see…

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3 of my favourite FTSE 100 bargain shares for February!

| Royston Wild

The FTSE 100 is packed with brilliant value shares even after last year's solid gains. Here are three that have…

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ChatGPT loves Greggs shares! Yet there’s a problem

| Harvey Jones

When Harvey Jones asked an AI chatbot to name a top FTSE 250 growth stock, it pointed him towards Greggs…

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Looking for FTSE shares to buy? Here are 2 to consider for long-term gains

| Mark Hartley

This Fool considers how two low-risk and well-established FTSE shares could offer stability and growth during a period of market…

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Dividend Shares

Investing this much in income stocks could make £41 each day

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith explains the pros and cons of using income stocks to generate cash flow, as well as flagging up…

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I asked ChatGPT if a stock market crash is coming and this is what it told me…

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith asks his AI friend if a stock market crash is on the horizon and balances the interesting response…

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Dr Martens’ shares get a kicking after the bootmaker’s latest update

| James Beard

Dr Martens' share price was down after the company’s Q3 trading update. Our writer thinks now’s the time to address…

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This overlooked FTSE income share yields 10.4% and could fly in the next bull market!

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones usually runs for cover when he sees a FTSE 100 income share with a double-digit yield. So why…

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£5,000 invested in Lloyds shares 10 years ago is now worth…

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Anyone who's owned Lloyds shares for the last decade may wish to stop reading right now as returns have been…

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Here’s one exciting alternative to Scottish Mortgage shares

| Dr. James Fox

Investors considering Scottish Mortgage shares may want to consider this peer. Also operated by Baillie Gifford, it offers an even…

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This is the number 1 reason most people give up on their passive income dreams

| Mark Hartley

Our writer investigates the reasons why many people abandon their passive income goals and how to overcome the common pitfalls…

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3 of the best British shares to consider buying in February

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Looking for shares to buy next month? Edward Sheldon believes these three companies have a lot going for them right…

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If a 20-year-old invested £5,500 in Legal and General shares now, they could make £6,446 a year in dividend income aged 50!

| Simon Watkins

Legal and General shares generate one of the highest yields in any FTSE index, so investing now could lead to…

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With 3 major new deals signed in under a month, does Rolls-Royce’s £6.05 share price look a bargain to me?

| Simon Watkins

Rolls-Royce’s share price has risen a lot in 12 months, but it could still go much higher on multiple new…

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£10,000 invested in BAE Systems shares at the start of this year is now worth…

| Harvey Jones

BAE Systems shares underperformed last year as investors baulked at their pricey valuation. Harvey Jones says it looks like they've…

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Under £5 now, is this FTSE 100 high-flyer set to soar after new airport deal and strong growth forecasts?

| Simon Watkins

This FTSE 100 airline stock is down substantially from its one-year high, but such a decline might mean it's a…

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Is DeepSeek about to cause a stock market crash?

| Stephen Wright

With the stock market dominated by US tech companies focused on AI, is DeepSeek's competitor to OpenAI about to brings…

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Here’s how Warren Buffett tells investors to use their paycheque

| Dr. James Fox

Warren Buffett is among the most successful investors of all time, but his advice is applicable to all of us.…

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Looking for stocks to buy? Here are 2 that I think could surge in 2025!

| Royston Wild

With an eye on value, Royston Wild picks out two of his favourite UK stocks for investors to consider buying…

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£5,000 invested in Nvidia stock 1 year ago is now worth…

| Dr. James Fox

Nvidia stock has helped many shareholders build wealth since the start of the AI revolution. Dr James Fox explores some…

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Should I buy Apple shares for my ISA in February?

| Ben McPoland

While Apple is undoubtedly a company of the highest quality, this writer has some reservations about buying its shares for…

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At a P/E ratio of 15, Greggs shares look like a once-in-a-decade opportunity for me

| Stephen Wright

Outside of the pandemic, shares in Greggs haven’t been this cheap in 10 years. But with its growth faltering, is…

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I asked ChatGPT to name 2 UK stocks it would sell in a heartbeat. I didn’t expect this!

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones had a bit of fun by asking ChatGPT which UK stocks it would sell in short order if…

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