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Up 329%! 3 Top Growth Stocks For March 2026 [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: the 3 best growth-focused stocks to consider buying in January [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 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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Income stocks: aim to earn £5,000 while sleeping in 2026

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Who doesn’t love the idea of waking up to find cash magically appearing in their bank account? Here’s how dividend…

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£10,000 invested in Greggs shares 1,535 days ago is now worth…

| James Beard

Greggs’ sales are going up but its shares are sinking fast. James Beard explores this apparent contradiction and asks whether…

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With the Aston Martin share price at penny stock levels, should investors consider buying?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

The Aston Martin share price has crashed into penny stock territory at 41p. Will things get better from here or…

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2 excellent growth stocks to consider for a SIPP for the next 5 years

| Ben McPoland

Our writer thinks these two e-commerce/tech powerhouses trading cheaply are worth checking out for a SIPP portfolio right now.

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At what price do Lloyds shares become a bargain?

| James Beard

James Beard has long argued that Lloyds' shares are expensive. But with the bank’s amazing rally seemingly at an end,…

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Am I crazy to buy more Diageo shares after a 62% fall? Here’s why I’m still confident

| Mark Hartley

Our writer is considering snapping up a few more Diageo shares while they're cheap. But what’s the chance the stock…

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A 2026 stock market crash could be an ultra-rare chance to build a £1m portfolio

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

While a stock market crash in 2026 isn’t a certainty, investors who prepare for the worst today could build a…

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2 dirt-cheap dividend shares to consider this ISA season!

| Royston Wild

Looking for the best-priced dividend shares to buy in a Stocks and Shares ISA? Royston Wild reveals two he thinks…

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Want to try and turn £5,000 of savings into a £1,068+ monthly passive income? Here’s how

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Investing a lump sum in high-quality income stocks and reinvesting dividends can generate a chunky passive income in the long…

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3 reasons why the stock market might crash — and what I’m doing about it…

| Royston Wild

Royston Wild isn't worrying about a possible stock market crash. He'll be looking to go on the offensive by buying…

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Are these 3 ultra-high dividend yielders the best stocks to buy in today’s market maelstrom?

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones is on the hunt for stocks to buy and says these three dividend-focused FTSE 100 companies look tempting…

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Down 26% in 2 weeks and a P/E of 7.5. Is this an amazing recovery stock to consider buying?

| James Beard

With no immediate sign of a recovery in global equity markets, James Beard asks whether this stock could bounce back…

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Up 26% in a month and it’s not BP or BAE Systems! Check out the month’s biggest FTSE 100 winner

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones is surprised to see which FTSE 100 stock is leading the charge in today's volatile market. But have…

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Is this the best time to invest in a Stocks and Shares ISA – or the worst?

| Harvey Jones

Investors looking to use this year's Stocks and Shares ISA may be deterred by current market volatility but this could…

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I asked ChatGPT if the FTSE 100 would hit 12,000 before 2027

| John Fieldsend

Is the 12,000 mark possible for the FTSE 100 in 2026? Let's take a quick look at what ChatGPT has…

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With an 8.8% yield are Legal & General shares a once-in-a-decade opportunity?

| Harvey Jones

Legal & General shares are back to where they were a whole 10 years ago. Harvey Jones is tempted by…

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5 shares close to 52-week lows. Could they rise in value by 44% over the next year?

| James Beard

Identifying value shares is the key to investment success. These five UK stocks are trading close to their 52-week lows.…

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Growth Shares

Up 25% in a month, this growth share is flying despite the market falling!

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith points out a growth share that's bucking the broader market trend in recent weeks, with momentum potentially continuing…

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£20,000 invested in a Stocks and Shares ISA on 7 April is now worth…

| Ben McPoland

The Stocks and Shares ISA is a proven wealth-building machine. But was one year ago a great time to be…

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The stock market hasn’t crashed yet. Make these 3 moves before it does

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

If an investor is prepared for a stock market crash they can soften the blow, and more importantly, capitalise on…

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£1,000 buys 300 shares in this red-hot UK gold stock with a P/E ratio of 3

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

This UK-listed gold stock is on fire at the moment amid the historic rally in precious metals. But it still…

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Forget Pokémon cards! Dividend stocks are my top way to earn a second income

| Stephen Wright

Earning a second income by buying and selling Pokémon cards looks like it could be a lot of fun. But…

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UK investors could soon get a once-in-a-decade opportunity to buy cheap FTSE shares

| Mark Hartley

As global markets look increasingly wobbly, value investors are starting to identify exactly which FTSE shares they’ll scoop up in…

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Down 31%, here’s a FTSE 100 horror stock I’m avoiding on Friday 13th!

| Royston Wild

Rightmove's share price has collapsed during the last 12 months. Why doesn't this make the FTSE 100 stock a top…

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3 ETFs to consider as the Middle East conflict escalates

| Royston Wild

Searching the stock market for assets to buy as the war rolls on? Royston Wild reveals three top exchange-traded funds…

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As oil prices soar, is it time to buy Shell shares?

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane weighs some pros and cons of adding Shell shares to his ISA -- and explains why the oil…

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How much do you need in an ISA for £6,751 passive income a year in 2046?

| John Fieldsend

Let's say an investor wanted a passive income in 20 years' time. How much cash would need be built up…

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Why isn’t the IAG share price crashing?

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones expected the IAG share price to take an absolute beating during current Middle East hostilities. So why is…

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1 UK share I’d consider buying and 1 I’d run away from on this market dip

| Jon Smith

In light of the recent stock market dip, Jon Smith outlines the various potential outcomes for a couple of different…

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AI may look like a bubble. But what about Rolls-Royce shares?

| Christopher Ruane

Bubble talk has been centred on some AI stocks lately. But Christopher Ruane sees risks to Rolls-Royce shares in the…

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Will the BAE Systems share price soar 13% by this time next year?

| Royston Wild

BAE Systems' share price continues to surge as the Middle East crisis worsens. Royston Wild asks if the FTSE 100…

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Is this a once-in-a-decade chance to bag a 9.9% yield from Taylor Wimpey shares?

| Harvey Jones

Taylor Wimpey shares have been hit by a volatile share price and cuts to the dividend. Harvey Jones holds the…

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Way up – or way down? This FTSE 250 share could go either way

| Christopher Ruane

Can this FTSE 250 share turn its fortunes around? Or has its day passed? Our writer looks at both sides…

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Should I buy Rolls-Royce shares after the 9% dip?

| Ben McPoland

Up a mind-blowing 1,040% in five years, Rolls-Royce shares are taking a well-deserved breather. Is this my chance to be…

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Legal & General’s share price just fell 6%, pushing the dividend yield to 9%. Time to consider buying?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Legal & General's share price is now about 14% below its 2026 high. As a result, the dividend yield on…

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Which are the best stocks to buy ahead of a potential market crash?

| Stephen Wright

Should investors follow Warren Buffett and stop buying stocks to build cash reserves? Or are there better ways to prepare…

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This critical stock market indicator’s flashing red! Should investors be worried?

| Mark Hartley

As a key sign of market overvaluation starts declining, our writer weighs up the likelihood of a stock market crash…

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Dividend Shares

1 FTSE 100 share for potent passive income!

| Cliff D'Arcy

I love earning passive income -- money made outside of work. Right now, I'm working on claiming a bigger share…

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3 dividend shares tipped to increase payouts by 40% (or more) by 2028

| Mark Hartley

Mark Hartley examines the forecasts of three dividend shares expected to make huge jumps in the coming three years. But…

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A stock market crash could be a massive passive income opportunity

| Stephen Wright

Passive income investors might be drawn towards the huge dividend yields on offer in a stock market crash. But is…

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