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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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Dividend Shares

Here’s how (and why) I’d invest £200 a month in UK shares to target a second income of £19,251!

| Christopher Ruane

Using practical examples, this writer explains how he believes investing £200 a month could help him generate over £19,000 in…

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10%+ yield? Here’s my 5-year Legal & General dividend forecast!

| Christopher Ruane

With a dividend yield approaching double digits, our writer plans to hang on to his Legal & General shares. He…

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Micro-Cap Shares

This is one of the hottest stocks in the market and it only costs 3p

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

The UK stock market is throwing up some amazing opportunities for investors at the moment. And one doesn’t need a…

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All above 8%, which of the FTSE 250’s top 10 dividend stocks by yield is the ‘best’?

| Mark Hartley

There are plenty of stocks on the FTSE 250 that have generous dividend yields. Our writer looks for those offering…

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Should I buy Tesla stock before 10 October?

| Ben McPoland

Tesla stock investors are gearing up for one of the company's biggest and most anticipated product launches in its history.

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Greggs shares have tumbled 10%. Is this now a wonderful opportunity to buy?

| Paul Summers

Through luck or skill, our writer managed to bank some juicy profit before Greggs shares fell. Is he considering buying…

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Forget the FTSE 100. Small-cap dividend stocks may be better for passive income!

| Royston Wild

Looking to make an above-average income from UK dividend stocks? Buying small-cap shares could be the way to go, research…

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6.7% yield! Here’s the dividend forecast for HSBC shares through to 2026

| Muhammad Cheema

HSBC shares are currently a great passive income option. Let's see if this is likely to continue by looking at…

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Is the THG share price a gift for contrarian investors?

| Christopher Ruane

The THG share price has cratered in four years and now stands in the pennies. Christopher Ruane thinks this could…

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Here’s the growth forecast for Lloyds shares through to 2026

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith reviews the earnings per share forecast for the bank and outlines how this, along with other factors, could…

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Can a new AI deal with Google give the Vodafone share price a fresh boost?

| Alan Oscroft

The Vodafone share price has needed something to shake it up for some time. Is this 10-year deal just what…

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A cheap FTSE 250 share and an AI ETF I might buy in October!

| Royston Wild

I'm scouring London's stock market for the best stocks and ETFs to buy. Here are two I might add to…

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The Imperial Brands share price is flying. Would I buy this cheap FTSE 100 stock today?

| Paul Summers

The Imperial Brands share price receives another boost following an encouraging update on trading. Yet it's still dirt cheap. Would…

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Down 35% in a day, could the Vistry Group share price be the buying opportunity of the decade?

| Stephen Wright

As the Vistry Group share price crashes on news of higher costs, Stephen Wright wonders whether the FTSE 100 housebuilder…

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Value Shares

I just bought this dirt cheap FTSE 100 stock for my ISA

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

This FTSE 100 stock has a P/E ratio of 10. And at that earnings multiple, Edward Sheldon sees potential for…

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They’re down 50% in 2024, so should I buy Aston Martin shares for my ISA?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Edward Sheldon's looking for his next Stocks and Shares ISA investment. Should he follow the crowd and buy this beaten-down…

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Dividend Shares

How I’d invest to turn my ISA into a £1.9k monthly passive income machine

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith outlines his strategy to help grow his passive income and details one specific stock with a 7.89% current…

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Is Tesco’s share price still a bargain after its surge on strong H1 results?

| Simon Watkins

Despite consistent gains this year, Tesco’s share price still looks undervalued against its competitors to me, supported by strong growth…

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£6,000 of savings? Here’s how I’d aim to turn that into £8,286 a year of passive income!

| Simon Watkins

Investing a relatively small amount in high-yielding shares and reinvesting the dividends back into the stock can generate significant passive…

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Forget Nvidia! This top performing S&P 500 stock’s up 259% this year

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith reveals the best-performing stock from the S&P 500 so far this year, with links to artificial intelligence (AI)…

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After falling 39% in 12 months, should I buy the FTSE 100’s worst-performing stock?

| James Beard

Over the past 12 months, 19 stocks on the FTSE 100 have dropped in value. Our writer considers whether now’s…

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Why the Amazon share price could be an under-the-radar bargain

| Stephen Wright

The Amazon share price doesn’t look like a bargain. But by one key metric, it’s trading at an unusually cheap…

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If I had to put 100% of my net worth in 3 stocks, here’s what I’d buy

| Stephen Wright

A decade ago, Nick Sleep closed the Nomad Investment Partnership to buy just three stocks. The plan's worked, but what…

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Should I sell my 3 favourite UK growth stocks and buy my 3 worst performers?

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones is wondering whether to take the profits on his three most successful growth stocks, and plough the money…

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If I’d put £1,000 into BT shares five years ago, here’s what I’d have now

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer considers some ups and downs of BT shares over the past five years and whether now might be…

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Just released: the 3 best growth-focused stocks to consider buying in October [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 terrifically cheap FTSE 250 stocks to consider this October!

| Royston Wild

Royston Wild reckons these rebounding FTSE 250 shares still look cheap at current prices. Here's why bargain hunters should give…

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Should I invest £1,000 in the S&P 500 in October?

| Ben McPoland

Our writer takes a look at the S&P 500's remarkable run and wonders whether he should invest some cash into…

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How I’d invest £1,000 a month to aim for a passive income of £45,000 a year

| Alan Oscroft

Here's how a mixed growth strategy might be the way I'd try to target long-term passive income, if I were…

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No savings at 30? I’d invest £250 per month to aim for £49,511 per year in passive income

| Stephen Wright

With 37 years to retirement, there’s lots of time to build a passive income portfolio. And buying the right stocks…

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If I’d put £20,000 into the FTSE 250 at the start of 2024, here’s what I’d have now

| Ben McPoland

This investor takes a look at the year-to-date performance of the FTSE 250 and highlights a quality stock from the…

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Up 40%, can the Lloyds share price keep rising?

| Christopher Ruane

Although the Lloyds share price has soared 40% in a year, this writer thinks it still looks potentially cheap. So,…

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Is the FTSE 250 seriously undervalued?

| Christopher Ruane

The past five years have seen weaker growth in the FSTE 250 index than the FTSE 100. What's going on…

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Analysts rate this Warren Buffett-owned stock a ‘Strong Buy’. Should I purchase it?

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith explains why analysts have an upbeat outlook for a Warren Buffett-owned stock that's up 54% in the past…

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Which of these cheap dividend stocks would I buy again for passive income?

| Paul Summers

Paul Summers looks at two dividend stocks he used to own, both of which still boast bumper yields. Would either…

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UK shares are still on sale and I think there’s investment gold out there

| Kevin Godbold

UK shares are still cheap in many cases, so here are some businesses that have the potential to fly over…

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5.6% yield and a P/E of 7.8! Here’s why I’m watching the BT share price

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones is keeping a close eye on the BT share price. The FTSE 100 telecoms giant looks cheap and…

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With a spare £300, here are 2 top dividend shares I’m thinking of buying now

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith runs through a couple of dividend shares that have yields above 5% and share price gains of at…

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Is it game over for this FTSE 250 stock after falling 56%?

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith explains why a FTSE 250 stock's down in the dumps right now, and outlines why things might not…

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Record sales but its share price doesn’t move. Is ‘Spoons’ now a bargain value stock?

| James Beard

Despite reporting revenue of £2bn for the first time, investors seemed unimpressed with JD Wetherspoon’s results last week. But could…

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