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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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Down 35% this year, is the worst-performing FTSE 100 stock of 2024 an unmissable bargain?

| Stephen Wright

Spirax-Sarco shares have underperformed the FTSE 100 this year by some margin. Is a cyclical downturn an opportunity for investors…

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£11,000 of M&G shares could make me a passive income of £1,613 a month!

| Simon Watkins

A small investment in M&G shares could generate a very high passive income for me, especially if the dividends are…

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Under 60p, do Lloyds shares look an irresistible bargain to me?

| Simon Watkins

Lloyds shares have risen a lot from their one-year low, but the only question I ask as a long-term investor…

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2 select FTSE 100 shares aimed at beating the long-term return of the index

| Kevin Godbold

I'd cherry-pick these individual FTSE 100 company shares to spearhead a campaign to try and beat the performance of the…

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Micro-Cap Shares

This UK stock is crushing Rolls-Royce. And it only costs 22p

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

This 22p UK stock is generating huge returns for investors at the moment. Edward Sheldon is tempted to buy it…

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Down 44% this year! Is there a soft landing for this crashing FTSE 250 stock?

| Mark Hartley

Can this embattled FTSE 250 stock provide an excellent opportunity for growth-focused investors, or is it simply a value trap?…

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2 FTSE 100 growth shares I wouldn’t touch with a bargepole in today’s stock market

| Royston Wild

Picking growth shares is tricky right now, and not just because of an uncertain economic outlook. Here are two Royston…

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Just released: October’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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2 household names quietly thrashing the FTSE 100

| Paul Summers

Paul Summers takes a closer look at two FTSE 100 stocks that have soared despite recent economic headwinds. Will they…

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A FTSE 250 share and an ETF I’d buy for a second income

| Royston Wild

I'm looking for ways to make a healthy passive income and I think this stock and this exchange-traded fund (ETF)…

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3 reasons why I’m avoiding Rolls-Royce shares like the plague!

| Royston Wild

Rolls-Royce shares trade on a meaty price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 30 times. Royston Wild thinks this leaves them in danger…

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After crashing another 15% today is this FTSE blue-chip now the best share to buy today?

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones has been watching FTSE 100 gambling stock Entain for months and is now wondering whether it's the best…

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Here’s what Warren Buffett says is ‘the best way to minimise risk’ (it’s not buying the S&P 500)

| Stephen Wright

What should investors do to try and avoid losing money? Warren Buffett has an answer that doesn’t involve buying an…

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2 cheap shares I wouldn’t touch with a bargepole in today’s stock market

| Royston Wild

These FTSE 100 and small-cap stocks are on sale right now. But Royston Wild believes these cheap UK shares may…

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Here’s the growth forecast for Greggs shares through to 2027!

| Ben McPoland

City analysts expect the UK's leading food-on-the-go retailer to continue growing. But would this writer buy Greggs shares today?

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Growth Shares

This FTSE growth share has rocketed 30% in a month! What’s going on?

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith reveals one growth share that's really starting to see some momentum after a fantastic set of quarterly results…

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Here are analysts’ latest share price forecasts for Nvidia stock

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Nvidia stock has surged more than 30% in a little over a month. Here’s a look at where Wall Street…

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Here’s the growth forecast for Uber stock through to 2027!

| Ben McPoland

Uber shares just rocketed to a record high after Tesla's robotaxi event. Ben McPoland takes a look at the forecasts…

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Investing For Beginners

I think this value stock could be booted out of the FTSE 100

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith flags up a value stock that's at the lowest level this year, but recent problems could spell trouble…

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Around 74p, Vodafone’s share price looks 71% undervalued to me right now

| Simon Watkins

Vodafone’s share price has fallen a lot in recent years but with a major reorganisation in place it looks like…

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Dividend Shares

Here are the 2025 dividend forecasts for FTSE giants Unilever, GSK, and AstraZeneca

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

These FTSE shares don’t have the highest yields. But Edward Sheldon believes they could deliver attractive returns in the years…

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Why I prefer the FTSE 100 over the S&P 500 right now

| Ken Hall

It's been a good year for both the FTSE 100 and the S&P 500. But Ken Hall explains why he's…

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Some warning lights are flashing red for UK shares!

| James Beard

Usually a positive person, our writer explains why he’s becoming increasingly pessimistic about the short-term outlook for UK shares.

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A 10% dividend yield but down 26%, is this FTSE stock now a major bargain?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

This high-dividend-yield FTSE 250 stock delivered record-breaking results, but its shares keep dropping. Is this a powerful buying opportunity for…

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After they fell 29% last week, should I buy Vistry shares for my Stocks and Shares ISA?

| James Beard

Some unexpected news sent Vistry shares sharply downwards. Our writer considers whether this is an opportunity to boost his Stocks…

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This FTSE 250 share dived 50%! Time for me to buy?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

This airline's currently one of the worst-performing stocks in the FTSE 250. But does its discounted price make it a…

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Buying 1,790 shares of this FTSE 100 monopoly stock earns £1,000 passive income today

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Dividends can be a lucrative source of passive income, but can this FTSE 100 monopoly continue rewarding shareholders in the…

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When will the Tesco share price reach £4?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

The Tesco share price is flying 33% higher than a year ago. But will it return to its pre-2011 price…

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When will the BP share price reach £5?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

After falling 25%, BP shares are starting to look cheap! What’s behind the recent downfall of energy stocks, and when…

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When will the BT share price reach £2?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

The BT Group share price has surged by 40% since May! But will it reach £2 a share by this…

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Here’s the latest Rolls Royce share price forecast for 2025

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

City analysts predict the Rolls-Royce share price could reach as high as £6.75p! But is this actually realistic? Zaven Boyrazian…

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When will the Lloyds share price reach £1?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

The Lloyds share price is expected to climb by double-digits over the next 12 months, but will it finally return…

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397 shares in this FTSE 100 dividend gem could make me £390 a month in passive income!

| Simon Watkins

This FTSE 100 high-yield stock has increased its dividend on the back of ongoing growth in its key product lines,…

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I’d buy 18 shares a month of this FTSE 100 stock for £1,000 a year in passive income

| Ben McPoland

Our writer highlights a dirt cheap passive income stock from the FTSE 100 index that currently has a mouth-watering 8.8%…

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3 super-safe dividend shares I’d buy to target a £1,380 passive income!

| Royston Wild

Looking to maximise your chances of making a large passive income? These FTSE 100 and FTSE 250 dividend shares might…

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I’ve just made a huge decision about my Scottish Mortgage shares!

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones has done pretty well after buying Scottish Mortgage shares a year ago but the closer he examines the…

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These top passive income stocks all go ex-dividend in October!

| Paul Summers

Paul Summers has been running the rule on some brilliant passive income stocks, all of which have ex-dividend deadlines coming…

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Investing For Beginners

2 Warren Buffett-type stocks in the UK’s FTSE 100 index worth a look today

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Warren Buffett likes to invest in high-quality companies. He also likes to buy when valuations are attractive and he can…

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Growth Shares

The next industrial revolution has begun. Here are 3 growth stocks at its heart

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Edward Sheldon believes these three growth stocks will do well as the AI industry grows and the world becomes more…

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Given the current economic climate, is there value to be found in UK penny stocks?

| Mark Hartley

Our writer evaluates the prospects of two promising penny stocks on the London Stock Exchange. They each have a compelling…

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