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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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£10k in savings? These 2 gems could make £832 in passive income

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith outlines a couple of dividend shares with an average yield above 8% that could enhance a passive income…

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This major UK bank just updated the forecast for the Rolls-Royce share price

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith talks through an analyst forecast for the Rolls-Royce share price and explains why he thinks further gains could…

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This FTSE 100 share looks like a Black Friday bargain for me!

| Ben McPoland

Our writer explains why he recently took the opportunity to buy this ultra-cheap FTSE 100 share after its 39% year-to-date…

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What will happen to the stock market in 2025? Here’s what the experts say

| Mark Hartley

The UK stock market did well at the start of this year but has faltered towards the end. Our writer…

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After plunging nearly 40%, I’m considering buying this bargain FTSE 100 stock

| Paul Summers

Paul Summers has been running the rule over one of the year's biggest FTSE 100 losers. Is a screamingly cheap…

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Just released: this month’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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Should I buy growth or value in my Stocks and Shares ISA?

| Stephen Wright

Here’s why Stephen Wright's looking past the difference between growth stocks and value shares when finding investments for his ISA.

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

| Alan Oscroft

The Nasdaq index keeps hitting new all-time records in 2024, as US tech stocks fly. How much could I have…

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£500 to invest a month? Consider aiming to turn that into a £20,000 passive income like this!

| Royston Wild

With a regular monthly investment, it's possible to build a large and steady passive income for retirement. Royston Wild explains.

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As retirement needs soar 60%, here’s how I’m building wealth with UK shares

| Royston Wild

A regular investment in UK shares and funds could help Brits create a large and lasting pension. Our writer Royston…

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I’d buy Games Workshop shares before they reach the FTSE 100!

| John Fieldsend

Games Workshop shares look likely to join the FTSE 100 soon. Here’s why I think investors should consider buying the…

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Could me buying this stock with a $2.5bn market-cap be like investing in Tesla in 2010?

| Ben McPoland

Archer Aviation (NASDAQ:ACHR) stock's nearly doubled so far in November. Could this start-up be another Tesla in the making?

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5,000 shares of this UK dividend stock could net me £1,700 a month in passive income

| Mark Hartley

Our writer calculates the passive income he could earn from holding a significant number of shares in this powerful dividend-paying…

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9.3%+ yields! 3 FTSE 100 dividend giants to consider buying

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer examines a trio of high-yield FTSE 100 shares and explains some of the opportunities and risks he sees…

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As the Kingfisher share price drops on Budget fallout, should I buy?

| Alan Oscroft

The Kingfisher share price was on a strong 2024 run until the DIY group warned us of the possible effects…

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2 passive income shares to consider for December 2024 onwards?

| Kevin Godbold

These are popular UK shares investors often buy for passive income from dividends, but are they actually good investments now?

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Down 34% in a month, is this FTSE 100 stock going to be demoted?

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith flags a FTSE 100 company with a recent poor performance he believes could see it soon drop out…

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Is the Diageo share price set to make a stellar comeback in 2025?

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones thought the Diageo share price looked good value when he bought it after last year's profit warning, but…

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It’s down 50%. Would it be madness for me to buy this value stock?

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith notes down a household value stock in the FTSE 250 that he thinks can rally in the long…

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Up 70% and 80%! I’m thrilled I bought these two red-hot UK stocks exactly 1 year ago

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones bought two UK stocks at the end of November last year, and both have smashed the market in…

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Consider filling an empty Stocks and Shares ISA like this to hit five figures of second income

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith outlines how he could use stocks with both income and growth prospects to grow a Stocks and Shares…

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These FTSE 100 shares could soar over the next year

| Dr. James Fox

FTSE 100 shares show strong potential as rate cuts loom. History shows stocks could gain more than 70% in the…

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“If I’d put £5,000 into Santander shares just 2 years ago, here’s what I’d have now”

| Ben McPoland

Our writer considers whether he thinks Santander shares still look good value after a strong period for the global Spanish…

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Could this FTSE 250 stock be the next Rolls-Royce?

| James Beard

With an ongoing probe into the motor finance industry, the share price of this member of the FTSE 250 has…

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My 3 favourite FTSE dividend stocks give me a mind-blowing 9.82% yield!

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones is surprised to learn that he owns the three highest-yielding dividend stocks on the FTSE 100. So is…

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Following strong 2024 results, this 6.1%-yielding FTSE 100 gem looks a bargain to me

| Simon Watkins

With good 2024 results delivered, and a buyback and dividend increase announced, this high-yielding FTSE 100 heavyweight looks very cheap…

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I’m not surprised the IAG share price is surging, it’s the top-rated UK stock

| Dr. James Fox

The IAG share price is up 57% since the start of the year, but remains undervalued. This bull run could…

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Is the stock market set for a crash in 2025?

| Stephen Wright

Could antitrust lawsuits derail US tech stocks and cause a stock market crash next year? Stephen Wright thinks the risks…

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As Rolls-Royce’s share price falls 8%, is it time for me to buy on the dip?

| Simon Watkins

Rolls-Royce’s share price has dropped after a stellar rise this year. I think this leaves it looking even more discounted…

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I reckon this S&P 500 stock could be among the best shares for me to buy today

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

This S&P 500 monopoly stock's trading at a 30% discount to its historical valuation just as growth could be about…

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The FTSE 100’s trading near a 52-week high! I’m still looking to buy

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

The FTSE 100's slowly making its way towards record highs, but there are still dirt cheap buying opportunities to discover…

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1 surging stock I think could gatecrash the FTSE 100 in 2025!

| Royston Wild

Royston Wild reckons this FTSE 250 share is heading all the way to the Footsie. Here he explains why it's…

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Should I buy skyrocketing Palantir stock for my ISA in 2025?

| Ben McPoland

This red-hot artificial intelligence share has even outperformed Nvidia so far this year. Is it finally time I added it…

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2 of my favourite UK growth shares this December!

| Royston Wild

These FTSE 250 growth shares offer excellent value right now. Here's why I'll buy them for my portfolio if the…

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10% dividend growth! 2 FTSE 100 stocks tipped to supercharge cash payouts

| Royston Wild

These FTSE 100 stocks have strong records of dividend growth. And they're expected to keep on delivering, as Royston Wild…

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Down 17% in a month and yielding 7.39%! Is this FTSE 100 share a screaming buy for me?

| Harvey Jones

When Harvey Jones bought Taylor Wimpey last year he thought this FTSE 100 share was a brilliant long-term buy-and-hold. Has…

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Here’s how I’m using a £20k ISA to target £11k+ in income 30 years from now

| Christopher Ruane

Is it realistic to put £20k in an ISA now and earn over half that amount every year in passive…

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If I could only keep 5 UK stocks from my portfolio I’d save these

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones is running through his portfolio of top UK stocks to see which ones he couldn't bear to do…

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I’m aiming for a million buying unexciting shares!

| Christopher Ruane

By investing regularly in long-established, proven and even rather dull businesses, this writer plans to aim for a million. Here's…

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3 things to consider before you start investing

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer draws on his stock market experience to consider a few vital lessons he would use to start investing…

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