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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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Should I buy dirt-cheap BT shares after the recent pullback?

| Harvey Jones

BT shares were on the up but now they're sliding again after the board trimmed full-year guidance. Now Harvey Jones…

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Up 28%, can the easyJet share price keep rising?

| Christopher Ruane

The easyJet share price has gained altitude over one year but plunged over five. Is now an attractive time for…

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Should I buy more BAE Systems shares at 1,350p?

| Ben McPoland

BAE Systems shares have had a fantastic run since early 2022, yet still don't appear overvalued. Is it now time…

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7% yield and a cheap valuation! Is this one of the best shares to buy this month?

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane has been looking for cheap shares to buy. This one has a 7% dividend yield, so is it…

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Should I buy National Grid shares for the big dividend before it’s too late?

| Alan Oscroft

This year's price weakness has left National Grid shares on what looks like a tempting valuation. I hope it doesn't…

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There are now 5,000 ISA millionaires! See the surprising UK dividend shares they’re buying

| Harvey Jones

The number of ISA millionaires is growing all the time and guess what? They're really into blue-chip dividend shares listed…

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Down 38% in weeks! Time to snap up NIO stock?

| Christopher Ruane

NIO stock's more than doubled in value over the past five years but has been on a wild ride lately.…

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Here’s how I’d invest a £20k Stocks and Shares ISA to help build long-term wealth

| Christopher Ruane

Read how our writer thinks about turning a £20k Stocks and Shares ISA into a bigger pot by taking a…

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Should I put money into index funds now the FTSE All-Share has paused?

| Kevin Godbold

The FTSE All-Share index has been treading water since May. Is it smart to put money into tracker funds now…

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Up 8% today, is this FTSE 250 share just getting started?

| Royston Wild

This cheap FTSE 250 share has just hit its most expensive since January 2020. Can it continue climbing, or will…

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Growth Shares

1 FTSE 250 stock I’d love to snap up in the next stock market crash

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith reveals a FTSE 250 share on his watchlist that he thinks is a little overvalued right now but…

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2 incredible growth stocks that just soared 25%+!

| Ben McPoland

This writer takes a look at a pair of top growth stocks that have rocketed 25% or more since the…

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What are Rolls-Royce shares really worth?

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer thinks Rolls-Royce shares might be undervalued even after a staggering price increase. But he also sees reasons to…

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This FTSE 250 company just released impressive results, overshadowed by a dire political situation

| Mark Hartley

Our writer takes a look into an under-the-radar FTSE 250 stock that may have a lot of potential if it…

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The Dowlais share price is SURGING after Q3 earnings. I think the FTSE 250 stock still looks like a bargain

| Stephen Wright

One of the worst-performing FTSE 250 stocks of 2024 is up 17% after its Q3 trading update. But Stephen Wright…

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2 UK shares that insiders have been buying this month

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith reviews two purchases of UK shares by directors that caught his eye over the past week and explains…

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35% of FTSE 100 firms use this award-winning US company to keep the wheels turning

| Mark Hartley

This rapidly expanding software company helps one-third of FTSE 100 companies operate. I took a peak at its latest results…

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Still under £4 despite strong recent results, is this FTSE retailer too big a bargain to pass up?

| Simon Watkins

This FTSE stock looks set for strong earnings growth, which should drive its share price and dividend higher in my…

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Here’s how I’d aim to turn £9,000 of abrdn shares into £1,960 a month in passive income!

| Simon Watkins

abrdn shares deliver one of the highest yields in any FTSE index, enabling a relatively small amount to be turned…

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10%+ yields! Here’s the dividend forecast for M&G shares to 2026

| Royston Wild

Only Phoenix Group offers a larger forward dividend yield than M&G shares. Does this make the FTSE 100 firm a…

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With a P/E ratio of 9, is the Aviva share price a bargain?

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane looks at the Aviva share price and considers some strengths and weaknesses of the FTSE 100 insurance business.

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Is it too late to buy growth stock Shopify after its 25% pop?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Up more than 40% this year, Shopify is on fire at the moment. Here, Edward Sheldon explains how he’d play…

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Investors should consider buying this energy AIM stock, up 50% in the past year

| Gaurav Sharma

AIM stock Afentra has seen a stellar price rise in 12 months to November. I believe there may be room…

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2 ISA shares to consider for a large passive income!

| Royston Wild

Looking for dividend shares to buy in a Stocks and Shares ISA or Lifetime ISA? Royston Wild reveals two of…

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A Bitcoin investment that can be held inside a Stocks and Shares ISA or SIPP

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

UK investors can’t buy Bitcoin ETFs for their investment accounts or SIPPs due to FCA regulation. This stock could be…

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As the Vodafone share price slides 6% on lacklustre H1 results, what does the future hold?

| Mark Hartley

After posting moderate results this morning, Vodafone saw its share price sink further, erasing this year's gains. Our writer looks…

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Investing For Beginners

If I’d invested £5k in a FTSE tracker fund after the pandemic crash, here’s what I’d have now

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith explains the extent of his potential gains if he'd invested in a FTSE tracker fund during the Covid…

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2 top shares I’ve bought for my Stocks and Shares ISA in November

| Ben McPoland

This writer reveals a pair of fast-growing businesses that he's recently added to his Stocks and Shares ISA for the…

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Investing For Beginners

3 ways I’m trying to future-proof my Stocks and Shares ISA for 2025 right now

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith runs through different measures including targeting dividend shares to help his Stocks and Shares ISA for next year.

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US stock market: the winners and losers one week after the election

| Mark Hartley

Last week's US election spurred big moves in the US stock market, with some global indexes making record highs. Here's…

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The latest FTSE dip has handed me a brilliant opportunity to buy cheap shares!

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones is on a mission to take advantage of the recent FTSE 100 dip by going shopping for cheap…

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After falling 13% this ultra-high-income share yields 7.25% with a P/E of just 10.1!

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones couldn't resist buying this FTSE income share. He thought it looked great value in September and it's even…

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Growth Shares

2 FTSE 100 stocks that could soar while Donald Trump is US President

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

These two FTSE 100 companies have a lot of exposure to North America. So, they stand to benefit from a…

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£9,000 of savings? Here’s how I’d aim to turn that into £5,832 a year of passive income!

| Simon Watkins

Smaller initial investments in high-yielding stocks can generate much greater passive income over time, especially if dividend compounding is used.

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Will the Lloyds share price drop to 50p in 2025 and should I buy the stock if it does?

| Stephen Wright

The Lloyds share price has fallen 12% in six weeks, making the stock cheaper on a price-to-book basis than NatWest.…

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As BT’s share price drops 8%, should I buy more?

| Simon Watkins

BT’s share price looks a bargain to me on several key stock measurements, offering a high yield as well, supported…

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After falling 87% in 45 months, could Dr Martens be a winning value stock?

| James Beard

Ahead of its half-year results due to be released later this month, our writer considers whether this FTSE 250 icon…

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Forget the FTSE 100! Here are 3 dividend shares to consider for a great passive income

| Royston Wild

If searching for ways to supercharge a passive income portfolio, these non-Footsie dividend shares are worth a closer look, says…

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Up 41% and 17%, these FTSE 250 shares still look like bargains to me!

| Royston Wild

Looking for the best FTSE 250 shares to buy at rock-bottom prices? Here are two Royston Wild thinks deserve close…

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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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