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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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2 dividend-paying FTSE shares that could benefit from the AI revolution

| Mark Hartley

Our writer examines two dividend-paying FTSE shares and explains some of the opportunities and risks he sees in their exposure…

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Up 140% and rocketing out of the FTSE 250! Is it too late for me to buy this red-hot stock?

| Harvey Jones

Miniature war games hero Games Workshop has outgrown the FTSE 250 and is hammering at the door of the UK's…

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If I invest £10,000 in Taylor Wimpey shares, how much passive income will I receive?

| John Fieldsend

Taylor Wimpey shares have fallen and are now paying a huge dividend. How much might I receive by investing a…

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Why I choose to invest in individual stocks rather than an index fund

| Mark Hartley

Our writer examines the differences between stock picking and investing in index funds and why he feels there’s more to…

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Here’s the dividend forecast for Sage Group shares through to 2026!

| Royston Wild

The dividend on Sage shares has risen for 12 straight years. Can the FTSE 100 company keep its proud record…

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Will 2025 be make or break for this FTSE 250 stock hitting the headlines?

| Alan Oscroft

One of the FTSE 250's worst performers in 2024 has just issued another profit warning, but could 2025 mark the…

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£3,000 invested in Greggs shares three months ago is worth this much now

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones was on the verge of buying Greggs shares in August but decided they looked a little pricey. So…

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After rising a stunning 97% is this FTSE star still my best share to buy today?

| Harvey Jones

This time last year Harvey Jones declared FTSE 100 data analytics firm RELX to be the best share to buy.…

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2 top growth stocks I’m buying in December… before it’s too late

| Stephen Wright

When it comes to growth stocks, Stephen Wright thinks rising prices are limiting opportunities right now. But it’s quality, not…

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2 top dividend shares to consider buying in December

| Stephen Wright

When it comes to passive income in December, Stephen Wright's targeting shares in companies focused on paying dividends to investors.

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3 crucial factors for building my passive income

| Ken Hall

Ken Hall wants to build a passive income that can set him up for years to come. Here are three…

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£20,000 in savings? Here’s how Stocks and Shares ISA investors could target a near-£2,000 monthly income

| Royston Wild

Investing a lump sum in this investment trust could help Stocks and Shares ISA investors make mammoth returns, says Royston…

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Surprise! This monopoly stock has taken over my Stocks and Shares ISA (again)

| Ben McPoland

Our writer has a (nice) dilemma in his Stocks and Shares ISA portfolio after one incredible growth stock rocketed higher…

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10.5% yield – but could the abrdn share price get even cheaper?

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane sees some things to like about the current abrdn share price. But will that be enough to overcome…

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£9,000 to invest? These 3 high-yield shares could deliver a £657 annual passive income

| Royston Wild

The high yields on these dividend shares sail sit well above the FTSE 100 average of 3.6%. Here's why I…

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I’ve got £2k and I’m on the hunt for cheap shares to buy in December

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones finally has some cash in his trading account and is hunting for cheap shares to buy next month.…

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Down 25% with a 4.32% yield and P/E of 8.6! Is this my best second income stock or worst?

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones bought GSK shares hoping to bag a solid second income stream while nailing down steady share price growth…

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Here’s how the Legal & General dividend yield could ultimately hit 15%!

| Christopher Ruane

The Legal & General dividend yield is already among the best of any FTSE 100 share. Christopher Ruane explores some…

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Is December a good time for me to buy UK shares?

| Ben McPoland

This writer is weighing up which shares to buy for his portfolio next month, and one household name from the…

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Is it time to dump my Lloyds shares and never look back?

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones was chuffed with his Lloyds shares but recent events have made him rethink his entire decision to go…

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If I’d invested £20,000 in the FTSE 250 at the start of 2024, here’s what I’d have now

| Christopher Ruane

The FTSE 250 has been in growth mode this year. Our writer weighs some pros and cons of investing in…

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Is the Rolls-Royce share price about to go nuclear?

| Ben McPoland

This writer wonders whether excitement about Rolls-Royce's small modular reactor (SMR) business could push the share price even higher.

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Down 13% today on results, is this FTSE 250 share too cheap to miss?

| Royston Wild

After slumping to multi-year lows, is FTSE 250 share Pets at Home now an excellent value stock to consider? Royston…

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After FY results, why is the easyjet share price still less than half what it used to be?

| Christopher Ruane

After a strong set of results, our writer digs into why the easyJet share price is still far lower than…

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Can the Aviva share price get above £5 and stay there?

| Christopher Ruane

With the Aviva share price edging towards the £5 level, our writer weighs some pros and cons that might influence…

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Here’s the BT share price forecast up to 2027

| Alan Oscroft

After a long slide, the BT share price has finally started to pick up a bit in 2024. And analysts…

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If I’d invested £10,000 in a FTSE 100 index fund 5 years ago, here’s how much I’d have now

| Mark Hartley

The FTSE 100’s recent performance isn't quite what it was back in the 90s. But it still hosts several fantastic…

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Why I believe this cheap stock is fundamentally doomed

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith points out a cheap stock that he's personally not going to get involved with due to a risk…

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How an investor could aim for a million buying only 8 shares

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith reveals how someone could aim for a million pound portfolio by considering a mix of growth stocks, including…

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Back at its 2019 level, has the ITM share price fallen too far?

| Christopher Ruane

After a rough couple of years, the ITM share price is now back to where it stood in 2019. As…

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Here’s how Warren Buffett says he’d start investing today

| Stephen Wright

Warren Buffett says if he was starting again with investing, he’d try to find undervalued opportunities where other investors aren’t…

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2 FTSE 250 dividend growth stocks I’m considering for passive income

| Paul Summers

Paul Summers thinks the best dividend stocks to buy are those that consistently return more money to investors every year.

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The Compass Group share price looks ready for growth after positive 2024 results

| Mark Hartley

The Compass Group share price is up 4% today following positive full-year results. Our writer considers its prospects in 2025…

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How I plan to build an £86k yearly second income in the stock market

| Ben McPoland

Is it realistic to aim for a substantial future second income by investing in high-quality shares? This writer firmly believes…

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Here’s the Vodafone share price forecast up to 2027

| Alan Oscroft

Can anything stop the Vodafone share price slide? It's still early days for the company's turnaround plan, so we might…

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Down 37%, here’s one of my favourite FTSE 100 bargain shares to consider

| Royston Wild

This FTSE 100 retailer's shares have collapsed in 2024. Despite tough trading conditions, is now the time to consider buying…

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Which do I like best today, Nvidia or Tesla stock?

| Alan Oscroft

EV maker Tesla stock is on the up, while Nvidia growth is softening a bit. But they're both in the…

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After jumping 15%, my favourite FTSE 250 stock looks set for the premier league

| Ben McPoland

Games Workshop stock recently reached an all-time high, placing it within touching distance of promotion from the FTSE 250.

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1 top growth stock on my Christmas buy list!

| Ben McPoland

Ben McPoland reveals one top-notch growth stock down 29% that he plans to stuff into his portfolio in time for…

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This FTSE 250 stock soared 9% yesterday! Is the party just beginning?

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith points out a FTSE 250 stock that leapt based on some speculation yesterday, but questions whether to get…

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