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Just released: the 3 best growth-focused stocks to consider buying in January [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 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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Are we staring at a once-in-a-decade opportunity to get rich from FTSE 350 shares?

| Harvey Jones

While FTSE shares have disappointed lately, Harvey Jones isn't worried. He sees this as a buying opportunity rather than a…

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After plunging 65%, is this forgotten FTSE blue-chip the best share for me to buy today?

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones is looking for the best share to buy for his Stocks and Shares ISA in 2025 and thinks…

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How much do I need to invest in dividend stocks to earn a £1,000 monthly passive income?

| Stephen Wright

Stephen Wright thinks he could turn £15,000 today into £1,000 per month by using one of his favourite dividend stocks…

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Down 16% in 2024, will the BP share price bounce back in 2025?

| Andrew Mackie

Andrew Mackie assesses why BP remains the laggard among the oil supermajors, and the prospects for its share price this…

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As NATO eyes a spending surge in Trump’s second term, is it time for me to buy this FTSE defence technology gem?

| Simon Watkins

This FTSE firm is at the cutting edge of defence technology so looks perfectly placed to benefit from big, planned…

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2 no-brainer FTSE 100 value shares to consider buying in 2025

| Mark Hartley

These value shares consistently pop up in UK investor's portfolios. For beginners eyeing long-term growth, they make a compelling case.

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Time for me to increase my holding in this 11.1%-yielding FTSE 250 gem to target £45,811 in annual passive income?

| Simon Watkins

This FTSE 250 firm offers one of the highest yields in any major FTSE index, which could one day generate…

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As the S&P 500 falls back below 6,000, what does 2025 hold for this infamous US tech stock?

| Mark Hartley

Analysts have mixed forecasts for the S&P 500 as Trump's trade tariffs dominate news. But our writer remains bullish about…

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1 New Year’s resolution for ISA investors

| Dr. James Fox

With the US stock market getting a little hot and with limited momentum among UK-listed stocks, our Foolish writer highlights…

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Here’s the forecast for the Tesla share price in 2025

| Dr. James Fox

The Tesla share price skyrocketed in 2024, but past performance is no guarantee of future success. Here are the forecasts…

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2 popular Nasdaq shares I won’t touch with a bargepole in today’s stock market

| Ben McPoland

As things stand now, our writer doesn't see much value in the following two companies at their current stock market…

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3 UK shares to consider for value, growth AND dividends in 2025!

| Royston Wild

These 'Swiss Army Knife' stocks could prove exceptional buys right now. Here's why Royston Wild thinks they're top UK shares…

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3 FTSE 100 shares that could make it rain dividends in 2025

| Ben McPoland

Ben McPoland considers a trio of high-yield FTSE dividend stocks that are set to offer very attractive passive income this…

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On a P/E ratio of 6, is the Centrica share price a bargain?

| Christopher Ruane

The Centrica price-to-earnings ratio is in the mid-single digits. This writer weighs some pros and cons of adding the share…

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2 top growth stocks to consider for 2025!

| Royston Wild

These growth stocks are expected to deliver more spectacular earnings increases in 2025. Is it time to consider loading up?

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Can this 10.8% yield from a FTSE 250 share last?

| Christopher Ruane

A well-known FTSE 250 share now has a dividend yield not far off 11%. Our writer digs into the business…

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How to use a £20k ISA allowance to invest for passive income

| Alan Oscroft

The idea of enjoying some passive income in our old age can definitely be a realistic ambition, depending on how…

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Down 95%, could the THG share price bounce back in 2025?

| Christopher Ruane

The THG share price has tanked in the past year -- and before, too. So will our writer buy in…

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Prediction: AI stocks will outperform again in 2025 and Nvidia will hit $200

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Over the last two years, Nvidia stock has soared on the back of AI. Ed Sheldon believes the stock, and…

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10.9%+ yield! Here’s my 2025-2027 M&G dividend forecast

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane explains why, although the M&G dividend yield already tops 10%, he's hopeful it could move even higher over…

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I asked ChatGPT to name the UK’s top dividend stocks – it picked 5 stunning high-yielders

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones decided to supplement his own stock-picking intelligence with the artificial version. His chatbot of choice named five top…

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£5,000 invested in BAE Systems shares at the start of 2023 is now worth…

| Ben McPoland

This writer looks at the two-year performance of BAE Systems shares and explains why he's planning to invest more money…

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Why I’m considering buying this unloved FTSE 100 stock in 2025

| Ken Hall

Ken Hall has one out-of-favour FTSE 100 stock under the microscope after watching its share price slide lower in 2024.…

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9,400 points? Here’s what one bank’s forecasting for the FTSE 100 stock market

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith talks through some of the forecasts for the stock market in the year ahead, as well as pointing…

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After slumping 12% is BAE Systems now a screaming buy for my Stocks and Shares ISA?

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones is looking to load up his Stocks and Shares ISA before the annual deadline on 5 April. He…

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5 things to consider when assessing a penny stock

| Christopher Ruane

While this writer dreams of penny stock riches, he also weighs risks carefully. Here's a handful of pointers he considers…

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This FTSE 250 stock has a P/E ratio of 8.8 and a 5.6% yield! Should I be interested?

| Mark Hartley

Two things this Fool looks for in stocks are value and dividends. He thinks he’s found quality in a lesser-known…

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This tech penny stock could be the next big thing. Why is it so cheap?

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith takes a look at a penny stock that’s halved in value in the past year but has a…

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Greggs shares are forecast to grow another 16% in 2025 – time to buy?

| Harvey Jones

Greggs shares have been a brilliant money maker over the years but the pace of growth has slowed. Harvey Jones…

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Here’s what to look for when aiming to earn a second income from dividend shares

| Mark Hartley

Dividends are a popular way to kickstart a journey towards achieving a lucrative second income stream. But there are pitfalls…

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Analysts say the IAG share price could hit 500p in 2025!

| Dr. James Fox

The majority of analysts covering the airline operator believe the IAG share price remains heavily discounted, despite its market-topping momentum.

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Here’s how investors could consider trying to turn £11,000 of Legal & General shares into £13,998 a year of dividend income

| Simon Watkins

Legal and General shares generate one of the highest yields in any of the major FTSE indexes, which can generate…

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Down 4% and still trading under £6, is it time for me to buy the dip in Rolls-Royce’s share price?

| Simon Watkins

Rolls-Royce’s share price has risen a long way since 2023, yet I think there could still be value left in…

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Why I’m looking to buy FTSE 100 and FTSE 250 shares right now

| Stephen Wright

Stephen Wright thinks the strong are about to get even stronger when it comes to UK companies – and now…

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How much would I need in an ISA to earn a £2,000 monthly passive income?

| Muhammad Cheema

Muhammad Cheema explains how he could target £2,000 in monthly passive income over time by making use of a Stocks…

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£2k in savings? Consider this investment strategy for lifelong passive income

| Dr. James Fox

Millions of us want to earn a passive income one day, but many of us simply aren’t employing the right…

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£10,000 of Phoenix Group shares could net an £818 monthly passive income!

| Royston Wild

With dividend yields around 11%, I believe Phoenix Group's one of the best FTSE 100 shares to consider for passive…

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Here’s how I’m targeting a near-£46k retirement income with dividend shares!

| Royston Wild

Looking for ways to generate a large passive income stream in retirement? Consider this approach employed by our writer Royston…

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Just released: the 3 best growth-focused stocks to consider buying in January [PREMIUM PICKS]

| Mark Rogers

Highlighting some of our past recommendations we think are of particular interest today, due to a combination of business performance…

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I asked Google AI for the best UK stocks for me to buy for 2025. Here are 5 names it gave me

| Dr. James Fox

Dr James Fox turned to artificial intelligence to explore the best UK stocks to buy in 2025. Here’s what Google’s…

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