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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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Could December be a great month to buy UK shares?

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane sees some possible reasons to look for shares to buy in December -- but he'll be using the…

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Sticking to FTSE shares, I’d still aim for a £1,000 monthly passive income like this!

| Christopher Ruane

By investing in blue-chip FTSE shares with proven business models, our writer hopes he can build sizeable passive income streams…

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Growth Shares

BT shares? I think there are much better UK stocks for the long term

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Over the long term, many UK stocks have performed much better than BT. Here’s a look at two companies that…

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After a 540% rise, could this penny share keep going?

| Christopher Ruane

This penny share has seen mixed fortunes in recent years. Our writer looks ahead to some potentially exciting developments in…

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Is the S&P 500 going to 10,000 by 2030? This expert thinks so

| Ben McPoland

One stock market strategist sees animal spirits taking hold and driving the S&P 500 index even higher by the end…

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I’m expecting my Phoenix Group shares to give me a total return of 25% in 2025!

| Harvey Jones

Phoenix Group shares have had a difficult few months but that doesn't worry Harvey Jones. He loves their 10%+ yield…

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14.5bn reasons why I think the Legal & General share price is at least 11% undervalued

| James Beard

According to our writer, the Legal & General share price doesn’t appear to reflect the underlying profitability of the business. 

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Value Shares

After a 16% drop, FTSE 100 stock JD Sports Fashion looks like a steal to me

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

This FTSE 100 stock has tanked since mid-September. Edward Sheldon believes that there's value on offer after the share price…

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Is now the time to buy BP shares? Here’s what the charts say

| Stephen Wright

The best time to buy shares in a company is when they’re trading at a discount. But the future is…

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Here’s how I’d use £50K to aim for a million when the stock market crashes

| Christopher Ruane

Seeing a stock market crash as a buying opportunity could prove lucrative for a well-prepared, long-term investor. Christopher Ruane explains…

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It’s up 27% with a P/E of 9! I’m considering the potential of this blossoming penny stock

| Mark Hartley

Despite several years of losses, this UK penny stock has an impressive valuation. I’m looking to see if it could…

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The Nvidia share price falls! Here’s what I think happens next for the S&P 500

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith reviews the overnight results from Nvidia and explains why this could stall the S&P 500 performance through to…

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Down 15% today, is this FTSE 100 share too cheap for me to miss?

| Royston Wild

JD Sports' share price has tanked after the FTSE 100 share released another profit warning. Is this the opportunity I've…

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Up 8% today, is this FTSE 100 growth stock a slam-dunk buy for me?

| Royston Wild

Halma's share price is soaring thanks to another headline-grabbing trading update. Is the FTSE 100 stock now too good for…

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With a P/E ratio of just 10.5 is now a brilliant time to buy a cut-price FTSE 250 tracker?

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones says a recent dip in the FTSE 250 leaves the index trading at bargain levels. One stock in…

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To build a passive income flow, I’d follow this Warren Buffett approach

| Christopher Ruane

Warren Buffett has set up passive income streams most people can only dream about. Our writer sees some practical lessons…

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Growth Shares

As the boohoo share price falls, could it become a penny stock in 2025?

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith outlines some of the recent problems involving the boohoo share price and considers if things could get even…

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Here are the worst-performing FTSE 100 shares over the last 5 years

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

These five FTSE 100 shares have been complete duds over the last half decade. But is there potential for a…

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Nvidia stock has tripled this year! Can it keep rising?

| Christopher Ruane

Nvidia's latest sales update showed strong growth and the stock's been on a tear so far in 2024. So is…

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The JD Sports Fashion share price has just plunged another 16%! Buy or sell?

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones is reeling after another sharp drop in the JD Sports Fashion share price. Should he seize the chance…

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This once-great FTSE 250 UK fashion retailer is down 47%, so is it time for me to buy?

| Simon Watkins

A formerly iconic UK fashion brand, this FTSE 250 firm has fallen out of favour. But it has a new…

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Nvidia share price dips despite strong Q3 results. What can we expect now?

| Mark Hartley

Despite posting strong Q3 results after yesterday's market close, the Nvidia share price slipped 2.5% in aftermarket trading. Mark Hartley…

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An outstanding interim report sends the Halma share price surging 10%

| Stephen Wright

News of 13% revenue growth and a 17% increase in earnings per share has the Halma share price rising. And…

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With 2025 on the horizon, what’s the dividend forecast for Rolls-Royce shares?

| Mark Hartley

As 2024 rolls to an end, our writer considers the forecast for Rolls-Royce shares after the company reinstated dividends earlier…

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Where might the Rolls-Royce share price be in 12 months? Here’s what the experts say

| James Beard

The Rolls-Royce share price has more than doubled since November 2023. But analysts have a wide range of opinions as…

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As Shell’s share price continues to drift lower despite strong Q3 results, should I buy more?

| Simon Watkins

Shell’s share price is down 14% from its one-year traded high, despite strong recent results, leaving the shares looking undervalued…

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Here are 2 of my favourite cheap shares to buy today

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones is on the hunt for cheap shares and was surprised to discover these two big-name FTSE 100 stocks…

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Where could the BT share price go in the next 12 months? Check out the latest forecasts

| Harvey Jones

The BT share price has had a bumpy ride but has nevertheless attracted the attention of two famous billionaire investors.…

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This FTSE 250 share has surged 20% in a month. Its P/E is still just 3.3. So should I buy?

| Ben McPoland

Our writer thinks this FTSE 250 stock remains enticing, with an ultra-low P/E ratio and an attractive yield. But why's…

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Should I buy Aviva for its 7.8% yield now the share price is at 483p?

| Kevin Godbold

Despite recent share price volatility, Aviva is still cracking on as a business and pumping out chunky shareholder dividends.

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This FTSE 100 tech share jumped 19% this morning! Here’s why

| Christopher Ruane

One leading tech share came roaring off the blocks in morning trading today in London. Our writer digs into the…

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Should I buy Sage Group as the share price jumps 20% on FY results?

| Alan Oscroft

The Sage Group share price had been going through a weak spell in 2024. But a results day surge has…

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Growth Shares

10,000 or 6,000? Here’s where I think the stock market is heading in 2025

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith weighs up both sides of the argument as to where the stock market could head next year, along…

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Investing For Beginners

2 cheap shares that are at 52-week lows

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith reveals what he believes to be two cheap shares that have been oversold in the current market and…

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2 Trump-hit stocks that look like golden opportunities for my Stocks and Shares ISA

| Ben McPoland

This investor's weighing up a couple of world-class companies for his Stocks and Shares ISA after the US election sparked…

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As Buffett takes a slice of Domino’s, does this FTSE 250 share also look tasty?

| Christopher Ruane

Domino's Pizza has lots of varieties -- in global stock markets as well as on its menu. Our writer considers…

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Should I buy this dirt cheap FTSE 100 stock, 2024’s biggest faller?

| Alan Oscroft

When a share price has fallen as far as this FTSE 100 one, we surely have to site up and…

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Here’s how I’d use a £20K Stocks and Shares ISA to try and build wealth

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane explains the long-term approach he takes when finding both income and growth shares to buy for his Stocks…

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£10,000 to invest? These 2 high-yield shares could deliver a £790 passive income

| Royston Wild

These high yield shares offer dividend yields more than DOUBLE the FTSE 100 average. Here's why our writer is considering…

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The Centrica share price is down 20% in 12 months. I think it might have hit bottom

| Alan Oscroft

The 2022-23 Centrica share price surge is over. But here's why, looking at the next few years, I think it…

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