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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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3 reasons to consider buying FTSE 250 shares right now

| Alan Oscroft

Sometimes, I think the time might just be right to spread my interests and look at the wide range of…

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HSBC is splitting its business. What does this mean for the major FTSE 100 bank?

| Mark Hartley

The FTSE 100 shuddered yesterday as HSBC announced it will be splitting its business between the East and West from…

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Would I do better taking a million pounds now or 1p that doubles every day for a month?

| Harvey Jones

Any investor worth their salt would surely prefer to have a million pounds than a single penny. Unless they happen…

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I’d buy these 2 ETFs to try and beat the FTSE 100 AND the S&P 500!

| Royston Wild

Let's forget the FTSE 100 for a few moments. Here, I'll explain why these exchange-traded funds (ETFs) could provide better…

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How will today’s results affect the 2024-2026 dividend forecast for Lloyds shares?

| James Beard

The Black Horse Bank released its third-quarter results today. Our writer considers the implications for the stock's three-year dividend forecast.

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Here’s how I’d aim to earn £9,913 a year in dividend income from a £20k Stocks and Shares ISA

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones says it's possible to generate an outsized income from a fairly modest investment in a Stocks and Shares…

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Under £4, is this the time for me to buy this once-revered FTSE retailer?

| Simon Watkins

Following a change of strategy after demotion from the FTSE 100 in 2019, this firm bounced back into the top…

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Down 5%, BAE Systems’ share price looks a bargain to me as big orders keep rolling in

| Simon Watkins

BAE Systems’ share price has dipped recently but looks set to rise as big orders continue to flow in, supporting…

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Here’s what the experts think the Unilever share price might do in the next 12 months… and where I’m looking instead

| Stephen Wright

Analysts are divided on the outlook for the Unilever share price. But Stephen Wright's looking beneath the surface for a…

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Why the Diageo share price is still my top passive income opportunity

| Stephen Wright

Great passive income stocks don’t often trade at bargain prices. But when they do, Stephen Wright thinks it’s important to…

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Can the IAG share price hit 250p in the next year? Here’s what the experts say

| Harvey Jones

It's been a terrific year for the IAG share price, rewarding investors who spotted the value on offer. Harvey Jones…

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2 dividend stocks from which I’m running a mile

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

There are plenty of generous dividend stocks around but not all of them will be reliable long term. Here are…

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Warren Buffett has $165bn invested in these 3 stocks!

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Here are Warren Buffett’s three largest holdings, but are these good investments right now? Or should investors look elsewhere for…

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I think these FTSE 100 shares could rocket in November

| Paul Summers

Things could get tricky for some FTSE 100 stocks as we approach the budget. But Paul Summers thinks some might…

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Is it madness to buy Nvidia stock now?

| Ben McPoland

Nvidia stock is back at record levels. But a frothy valuation leaves this Fool questioning whether he’d invest in the…

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Why I think the FTSE 100’s the best place for my money right now

| Alan Oscroft

When I look for a long-term home for my investment cash, I can't see any shares I'd like to buy…

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Who wants to be an ISA millionaire by 2043? Here’s how

| Kevin Godbold

The number of UK ISA millionaires just exploded higher and there's a strong pipeline of others on the way. Here's…

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3 reasons why I think the S&P 500 will keep climbing!

| Royston Wild

The FTSE 100 is still a great place to buy shares today. But I expect the broader S&P 500 to…

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When will the IAG share price get back to pre-pandemic levels?

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith explains why he feels the IAG share price can get back to 2020 levels, but it's not something…

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Down 60%! Does the 7.7% dividend yield make this stock worth considering?

| Mark Hartley

Dividend stocks with high yields and low prices can often make for lucrative investment opportunities, but that’s not always the…

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Where have I been? This FTSE 100 growth stock’s leaving the index in the dust!

| Kevin Godbold

Growth continues to propel this stunning FTSE 100 market mover and the outlook's positive for more advances in the years…

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Here’s how a Stocks and Shares ISA can generate a monthly income of £700

| Kevin Godbold

Even those on an average salary can aim to build a Stocks and Shares ISA to £210k capable of being…

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Dividend Shares

These 2 dividend growth stocks could be cash cows for UK investors

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

These dividend stocks don’t offer the highest yields. But their payouts are rising meaning that investors are continually pocketing more…

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Here are the latest share price forecasts for Barclays

| Stephen Wright

Analysts are divided on the outlook for the Barclays share price. But Stephen Wright thinks the bank could benefit from…

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£6,000 in savings? Here’s how I’d try to turn that into £611 a month of passive income!

| Simon Watkins

Relatively small investments in high-yielding stocks can grow through the power of dividend compounding into significant passive income over time.

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3 dividend FTSE shares I’d love to buy for a second income

| Kevin Godbold

I'd target these promising FTSE companies for second income, but there are several factors to consider before buying the stocks.

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Investing For Beginners

With a 10% yield and a rising share price, is this the perfect FTSE stock?

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith picks out a FTSE stock that's up 11% over the past year but also has a double-digit dividend…

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How I identify dividend income opportunities with growth potential on the FTSE 250

| Mark Hartley

There's no such thing as easy money but our writer reckons dividends are the next best thing. Here are some…

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2 UK shares I’d be happy to own if the stock market closed for a decade

| Stephen Wright

According to Warren Buffett, investors should buy shares they’d be happy to own if the stock market closed for 10…

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Will the BP share price hit 500p in the next year? Here’s what the experts say

| Harvey Jones

The BP share price is down in the dumps but with oil prices volatile and political tensions rising, that could…

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HSBC’s share price looks a bargain to me anywhere under £16.46

| Simon Watkins

HSBC’s share price looks very undervalued to me, supported by a strong growth strategy, with the stock also providing a…

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£7,000 in savings? Here’s how I’d aim for nearly £3,200 a month in passive income

| Ben McPoland

With only a few grand in savings and £250 to invest a month, our writer considers a strategy to target…

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Just released: our 3 top income-focused stocks to consider buying before 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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2 FTSE 100 stocks I’m considering buying in November for passive income

| Paul Summers

Paul Summers is hunting for top-tier stocks that have reliably generated passive income for investors for years. These two could…

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2 high-yield dividend shares and an ETF I’d buy to target a £1,080 passive income in 2025!

| Royston Wild

A lump sum invested across this high-yield FTSE 250 share and this ETF could create a four-figure income next year,…

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Could the BT share price hit 200p in the next year? Here’s what the experts reckon

| Harvey Jones

The BT share price is climbing and the future finally looks brighter. Harvey Jones would love to see the shares…

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If I’d invested £20,000 in the FTSE 250 a year ago, here’s what I’d have today

| Christopher Ruane

The FTSE 250 has had a superb run over the past year. Here, Christopher Ruane digs into the numbers and…

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If I’d put £5,000 in Shell shares three years ago, here’s what I’d have today

| Harvey Jones

It's been a volatile few years for the Shell share price but long-term investors have been rewarded for their loyalty.…

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2 of my favourite cheap growth shares to consider today!

| Royston Wild

These UK growth shares look cheap based on current earnings forecasts. Here's why our writer Royston Wild thinks they're worth…

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Here’s the growth forecast for Tesla stock through to 2026

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith takes a look at the earnings per share forecasts and ties it in with the projection of where…

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