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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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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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3 tempting growth stocks to consider before the Stocks and Shares ISA deadline

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

I’m looking to make the most of this year’s Stocks and Shares ISA allowance before the 5 April deadline. Here…

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2 investment trusts to consider as confidence in the UK and Europe surges

| Royston Wild

These European and UK investment trusts are on sale right now. Could they be great buys as investor confidence in…

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My latest FTSE stock investment is undervalued by 80%, according to 1 analyst

| Dr. James Fox

This FTSE stock has no Sell ratings and just one Hold rating. The consensus opinion is incredibly bullish and I’m…

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Here’s how a stock market crash could help investors retire 10 years earlier

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Zaven Boyrazian demonstrates the explosive difference in returns smart investors can achieve by investing during a stock market crash.

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If investors buy £500 of stocks each month, here’s how much passive income they could earn

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Investing £500 a month could be the key to earning a near-£50k passive income with index funds, but here’s how…

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£20k to invest? 2 FTSE 100 shares to consider for a £1,770 passive income

| Royston Wild

These top-quality dividend shares offer some of the biggest yields on the FTSE 100. Here's why they could be great…

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3 reasons I’m avoiding cheap Lloyds shares like the plague

| Royston Wild

Lloyds shares offer compelling value for money right now. But the risks facing the FTSE 100 bank mean it's one…

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£20,000 invested in an ISA could make this much passive income per year…

| Ben McPoland

Our writer takes a look at the passive income potential of a £20k Stocks and Shares ISA portfolio invested in…

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Here’s how a 50-year-old could aim for £1,400-a-month passive income from an ISA

| Alan Oscroft

Investing in a Stocks and Shares ISA is one way to target long-term passive income, even for those hitting their…

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Should I cash in my Rolls-Royce shares?

| Ben McPoland

This investor in Rolls-Royce shares is wondering whether now might be the best time to sell up and move on…

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After hitting a new 52-week low can the Diageo share price ever recover? See what the experts say

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones has taken a beating on the Diageo share price, and there's no end to his misery in sight.…

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With gold above $3,000, is it time to consider buying this FTSE miner?

| James Beard

Here’s one FTSE 100 stock that should -- in theory -- benefit from the current global uncertainty and a rising…

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3 possible ways to generate a £1k monthly second income in the stock market

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer outlines a trio of approaches someone could take to try and build a four-figure monthly second income from…

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Is the booming BAE Systems share price a deadly trap?

| Harvey Jones

The BAE system share price has been a huge beneficiary of today's geopolitical uncertainty but investors considering the stock should…

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Thank you stock market: a rare chance to consider buying Nvidia stock?

| Dr. James Fox

Market forces have brought Nvidia stock and many of its peers down as the Nasdaq and S&P 500 reach correction…

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Time for a Berkeley Group share price recovery as FY guidance is confirmed?

| Alan Oscroft

After slumping in 2024, investors will want to see better from the Berkeley Group Holdings share price. Here's what the…

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Down 40%, is the Greggs share price poised to soar again?

| Roland Head

The Greggs share price has fallen hard, but the high street stalwart remains profitable and is growing. Are the shares…

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Is it finally time for me to buy this FTSE 250 stock?

| Stephen Wright

AG Barr doesn’t look like the most exciting investment. But Stephen Wright thinks he can see his way to a…

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3 heavily discounted UK shares… and I think only 1 is worth considering this month

| Mark Hartley

As the Footsie slips 3.5%, fresh opportunities arise for value investors. Our writer considers the long-term potential of 3 beaten-down…

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Here’s how much an investor needs in a Stocks & Shares ISA for a £5,000 monthly passive income

| Dr. James Fox

Millions of Britons use the Stocks and Shares ISA to grow wealth, and used effectively, it can be a vehicle…

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I’m considering increasing my stake in this FTSE 100 dividend share! Here’s why

| Royston Wild

This FTSE 100 share has almost halved in value since I bought it. But I'm considering buying more for some…

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£10,000 invested in Tesla stock a fortnight ago is now worth…

| Dr. James Fox

Some retail investors have been trying to catch a falling knife with Tesla stock, but many have had their fingers…

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If a 30-year-old puts £400 a month in the stock market, here’s what they could retire on

| Dr. James Fox

Many Britons don’t leverage the stock market to build wealth, and I think that’s a mistake. Here’s how to do…

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Just released: our 3 top small-cap stocks to consider buying in 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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Shock news: the FTSE 100 is beating the S&P 500 and Nasdaq over one year!

| Cliff D'Arcy

Quite suddenly, the UK's FTSE 100 index has surged past the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite, beating both over one…

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I asked ChatGPT to name 5 UK stocks for a perfectly balanced ISA – here’s what it picked! 

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones is looking for UK stocks to add to this year's ISA, and decided to call in some assistance…

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With a 13.66% yield, is the FTSE 250’s largest dividend worth considering?

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith eyes up the highest yielding stock in the FTSE 250 at the moment, and balances out the risks…

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Down 22%! Is this my chance to buy Nvidia stock?

| Ben McPoland

Ben McPoland weighs up the case for and the case against reintroducing AI chip king Nvidia into his Stocks and…

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Down 34%, are Greggs shares now a bargain?

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane looks at some pros and cons of buying Greggs' shares after the baker's valuation has taken a tumble…

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3 reasons why Tesla stock has crashed 39% in 2025

| Ben McPoland

Our writer explores a trio of issues that have combined to negatively impact the Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA) stock price so far…

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Stocks to watch ahead of the Formula 1 season opener

| Dr. James Fox

Formula 1 has become big business since its US takeover. Here, Dr James Fox details a handful of stocks to…

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After plunging 20% in a month, is the IAG share price back in deep value territory?

| Harvey Jones

The IAG share price was smashing the FTSE 100 but suddenly it's plunging again. Harvey Jones looks at whether this…

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9% dividend yield! Is this FTSE 250 energy stock a passive income earners dream?

| Mark Hartley

Greencoat UK Wind is a promising FTSE 250 energy stock with an exceptionally high yield. But with the price down…

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I asked ChaGPT to name a top UK dividend stock for my 2025 ISA – and was thrilled!

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones asked artificial intelligence to name a dividend stock he might consider buying for his Stocks and Shares ISA.…

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How to identify FTSE 100 shares with unusually high trading volume

| Mark Hartley

Our writer takes a look into which metrics can be used to assess the FTSE 100 stocks that are making…

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Why has Warren Buffett built a $318bn war chest?

| Mark Hartley

Mark Hartley looks at legendary investor Warren Buffett's massive stockpile of cash, how investors can learn from his approach and…

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This FTSE 250 share looks ripe for a rebound!

| Cliff D'Arcy

This FTSE 250 share has seen its price slump by 25% in 11 months. However, this stock looks under-priced to…

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£10,000 invested in HSBC shares 1 year ago is now worth…

| Dr. James Fox

HSBC shares have recently reversed their positive trajectory. Dr James Fox takes a closer look at what's been happening and…

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A strong dividend share I’ve bought to target a huge second income!

| Royston Wild

Looking for the best dividend stocks to buy? Here's one I expect to pay a large second income despite an…

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Investors’ confidence is sinking! What should they do as stock markets plummet?

| Royston Wild

Stock markets are in freefall as trade wars worsen and investor sentiment sinks. What course of action should we all…

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