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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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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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How much do you need to invest in FTSE 100 stocks to target £2,658 a month retirement income?

| Simon Watkins

Simon Watkins believes more will be needed than the State Pension to enjoy a comfortable retirement, and this could come…

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HSBC’s share price looks 39% undervalued to me at its current sub-£11 level – here’s why

| Simon Watkins

HSBC’s share price is near an all-time high, but this doesn’t mean a lack of value left in the stock.…

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Meet the top growth stock down 63% that experts think will crush the S&P 500

| Ben McPoland

Roughly 88% of Wall Street analysts rate this growth stock a buy, with most of them seeing it as having…

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A 68% rally and growing – is this the FTSE 100’s most overlooked comeback story?

| Andrew Mackie

FTSE 100 gains are stealing the headlines, yet one stock is quietly building real long-term potential – and I’m keeping…

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What’s going on with the Nvidia share price? Bubble fears or 41% undervalued?

| Dr. James Fox

Nvidia reported another set of strong earnings last week, but the market turned on the stock. What on earth’s going…

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3 cheap shares to consider with eye-wateringly high dividend yields!

| Mark Hartley

Mark Hartley takes a look at the value prospects of three cheap shares with unusually high dividend yields. As expected,…

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Consider these 3 shares to buy before the Christmas boom

| Mark Hartley

Mark Hartley weighs up three shares to buy that haven’t had the best of times in 2025, but could see…

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Good news: Nvidia’s record-breaking results. Bad news: a stock market crash could still happen

| James Beard

James Beard’s impressed by Nvidia’s better-than-expected earnings. But he hasn’t changed his mind about whether a stock market crash will…

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Is this forgotten FTSE 250 hero about to make investors rich all over again?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Investors loved this top FTSE 250 stock just a few years ago, but since 2022, things have gone badly wrong.…

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£20k invested in this elite FTSE 100 share 25 years ago, is worth £4.5m today!

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

This FTSE 100 stock is one of the best-performing UK shares of the last 25 years! But even in 2025,…

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3 exceptional investment trusts that could boost the returns of a Stocks and Shares ISA

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

These investment trusts have excellent long-term performance track records so they could be worth considering for a Stocks and Shares…

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£20,000 invested in Rolls-Royce shares 5 years ago is now worth £220,000! What’s next?

| Dr. James Fox

Dr James Fox takes a closer look at Rolls-Royce shares with the stock surging 999.8% over the past five years.…

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I’m ready and waiting for the next stock market crash

| Harvey Jones

Everybody keeps warning about a stock market crash but Harvey Jones isn't worried, he'll take it as an opportunity to…

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This dividend share already yields 7.7% – now imagine if stock markets crash!

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones is a big fan of this high-yielding FTSE 100 dividend stock, and if share prices remain volatile he'll…

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Could these 3 threats derail the Rolls-Royce share price?

| Alan Oscroft

Just as the Rolls-Royce share price looked like it was climbing out of reach, might we have some better buying…

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3 FTSE 100 value stocks I’ll be watching like a hawk during the Budget

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones picks out three value stocks that he thinks have scope to grow over the longer run, but whose…

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At 6.6p, could this fast-growing penny stock be a millionaire-maker?

| Mark Hartley

Mark Hartley is impressed by the growth trajectory and product pipeline of an upcoming pharma penny stock. But is it…

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2 of the UK’s top growth stocks reported this week — and investors reacted quickly

| Stephen Wright

Strong organic revenue growth from Halma and Diploma reminded investors of why they’re two of the UK’s top-performing stocks of…

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Could the UK Budget shake up Stocks and Shares ISAs?

| Stephen Wright

Removing stamp duty on UK equities bought in Stocks and Shares ISAs sounds like a good thing, but investors should…

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If the stock market crashes, I’m going to…

| Stephen Wright

A 20% drop in the stock market could be a huge buying opportunity, but waiting in cash is risky. Stephen…

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Targeting passive income? Why every investor should consider REITs 

| Mark Hartley

Mark Hartley explains how real estate investment trust rules provide big benefits to shareholders, making them attractive to income investors.

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How on earth is this FTSE 250 stock below its Covid-19 levels?

| Stephen Wright

An accounting irregularity means WH Smith shares are trading below where they were during Covid-19. But is the FTSE 250…

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How much do you need to invest to target a £12,000 a year passive income in retirement?

| Stephen Wright

Investing £1,900 a month for 10 years is enough to target a £12,000 annual passive income from bonds. But could…

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With a 10.3% yield, am I crazy not to buy this dirt cheap dividend stock?!

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Despite having a double-digit yield, this dividend stock still makes more than enough money to sustain and expand shareholder payouts.

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Forget Nvidia! Here’s a cheap stock secretly profiting from the AI boom

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Nvidia shares have gone gangbusters, but there are still plenty of cheap stocks profiting from the AI revolution that most…

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Do Rolls-Royce or Lloyds shares offer the better value?

| James Beard

Lloyds shares are trading 10% below their 52-week high. But are they more attractively priced than another FTSE 100 favourite?

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Looking for stocks to buy now? Here’s an under-the-radar winner that’s quietly dominating its industry

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

The best stocks to buy are often the companies that have become unpopular with investors. And right now, this niche…

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How investors can prepare as the FTSE 100 succumbs to market jitters

| Mark Hartley

Mark Hartley explains how defensive rebalancing can help limit the risk of losses as the FTSE 100 continues to slide.

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The State Pension is £11,973 in 2025. How much more do you need to retire in comfort?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Even with potential increases in the future, the UK State Pension’s unlikely to provide enough passive income to live a…

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£500 buys 307 shares in this 10.16% dividend yield stock!

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Emerging market stocks are on fire, surging by over 26% in 2025, so far – a massive tailwind that this…

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I asked ChatGPT for the best FTSE 100 stock! Here’s what it said…

| Dr. James Fox

The FTSE 100 is full of interesting and attractive investment opportunities. Dr James Fox explores what AI considers to be…

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How to invest £500 in 2025 like billionaire Warren Buffett

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Anyone looking to invest even small amounts (as little as £500) should consider the sage advice of master investor Warren…

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Want to turn a £20k ISA into a £56,719 second income? Here’s how to get started

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

By taking advantage of tax-free ISA accounts, investors can start earning a sizeable second income by investing in top-notch UK…

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I asked ChatGPT to give me the perfect US stock! Here’s what it said…

| Dr. James Fox

If there was such a thing as the perfect US stock, we'd all own it by now. But what does…

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A £150,000 SIPP could generate a retirement passive income of…

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

The average pension pot among 65-74- year-olds is close to £150,000, but how much income can that generate in retirement?…

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How the GLP-1 weight-loss boom could lift these FTSE 100 stocks

| Ben McPoland

If millions more people in the UK start taking weight-loss medications, this pair of FTSE 100 retailers should enjoy a…

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UK shares: City analysts expect an imminent run in these undervalued names

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

These two UK shares currently sport very low valuations. But they may not be cheap for much longer if analysts’…

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2 growth stocks down 23% or more to consider for an ISA right now

| Ben McPoland

Ben McPoland spotlights two interesting growth stocks with the potential to become far bigger businesses over the next decade.

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With an AI bubble inflating, should I sell Nvidia in my Stocks and Shares ISA?

| Ben McPoland

I recently trimmed my Nvidia stake above $200. But with stock market crash fears now swirling, should I dump the…

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Targeting thousands in passive income per year? Here’s my number 1 tip

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

With this straightforward strategy, which literally anyone can employ today, generating a passive income stream could be very easy.

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