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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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I’d buy 10,204 shares of this dividend stock for £1,000 a year in passive income

| John Fieldsend

What dividend stocks are most suitable for a target of £1,000 a year in passive income? Here’s one mining firm…

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The BP share price has just hit a 52-week low. But I still don’t want to invest!

| James Beard

Even though the BP share price is currently 27% lower than it was in April, our writer explains why he…

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Down 59%, is this FTSE 100 dropout an unmissable bargain?

| Dr. James Fox

This stock was briefly the darling of the FTSE 100, offering unmatched growth prospects. So, is the sell-off warranted or…

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After sliding 75%, this fascinating growth stock could be in bargain basement territory

| Dr. James Fox

This growth stock reached dizzying heights during the pandemic, but came down to earth with a bump. Is it a…

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Should I buy Legal & General shares for a 9.5% dividend yield?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

In recent months, UK investors have been piling into Legal & General shares for the big dividend yield. Should Ed…

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Down 89%, could the boohoo share price end up at zero?

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane is a long-suffering boohoo shareholder and with the share price in pennies, he explains why he won't be…

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Are these 2 under-the-radar growth stocks bargains at current prices?

| Mark Hartley

It’s rare for promising growth stocks to trade below their fair value. But Mark Hartley thinks he may have found…

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If I was only able to buy shares in 1 company for the next 10 years, here’s what I’d do

| Stephen Wright

Given the opportunity, our writer would prefer to buy a diversified group of shares. But one stands out as a…

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Here’s why Bunzl’s my favourite FTSE 100 stock for growth and dividends

| Stephen Wright

The FTSE 100 has a number of household names as constituents. But Stephen Wright thinks a lesser-known conglomerate might be…

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I’d buy 14,290 shares of this UK dividend stock for £100 a month in passive income

| Ben McPoland

Our writer shines a light on a 6.2%-yielding stock from the FTSE 250 that he's recently been buying to generate…

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2 dirt cheap FTSE 100 and FTSE 250 stocks I might buy in September!

| Royston Wild

I'm scouring the FTSE 350 for the London stock market's greatest bargains. I may have discovered a couple that are…

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Looking for a high dividend yield? Here’s a dividend growth stock to consider in September

| Royston Wild

Researching this FTSE 250 passive income stock could be a shrewd move as predicted payout growth drives its dividend yield…

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2 of the best FTSE 100 value stocks to buy in September?

| Royston Wild

These two shares look dirt cheap relative to their predicted earnings. One of them even has a near-10% dividend yield…

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How I’d try and build a £10k second income for the cost of an Oasis ticket a month

| John Fieldsend

Hundreds of thousands of Brits were madly trying to buy an Oasis ticket recently, but what if that kind of…

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Up 120% in 2024, I still love this titan of the NASDAQ index

| Gordon

The AI boom in the NASDAQ index and beyond has been hard to ignore in the last few years, but…

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FTSE 100 investors should pay attention to these 4 things in September 2024

| Charlie Carman

Charlie Carman explores four key factors for UK investors to monitor this month that will influence the future direction of…

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Dividend investing could unlock me a second income worth £3K a month!

| Sumayya Mansoor

This Fool explains how she would approach the challenge of creating a second income through investing in the best dividend…

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I’m looking for the next big thing. Are penny stocks the answer?

| Sumayya Mansoor

Everyone is on the hunt for the next big story stock that could catapult their holdings and wealth. Could penny…

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Hunting for value stocks? Here’s 1 firmly on my radar!

| Sumayya Mansoor

Snapping up value stocks that could eventually soar during times of economic volatility is something our writer is keen on…

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Is it time I bought the huge 71% dip on this FTSE 250 growth stock?

| Ben McPoland

Our writer takes a look at one of the worst-performing growth stocks in the mid-cap index to see if it…

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With spending cuts feared, should I be watching the BAE Systems share price?

| Gordon

The BAE Systems share price has been flying, but with rumours that the new government will be forced into spending…

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£9,402 in savings? Here’s how I could eventually turn that into £10k+ of passive income

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith explains how he'd go about picking top stocks to build a diversified passive income stream by using the…

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2 unusual dividend stocks with bumper yields above 8%

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith wanders off the beaten track of FTSE 100 dividend stocks and instead finds some interesting options that he…

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3 passive income stocks I’d buy as a lower-risk investor

| Paul Summers

Paul Summers picks out three stocks he'd buy if he had a lower tolerance for risk but still wanted to…

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Down 94% but up 20% today, is ASOS set to explode like the Rolls-Royce share price?

| Ben McPoland

This writer explores why the ASOS share price surged today after a trading update and whether he should get on…

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The Legal & General dividend yield’s already over 9%. What if the stock market sinks?

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer explains why the juicy Legal & General dividend could become even more attractive over the long run --…

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How to invest £20k in an ISA and aim for a passive income worth £45,520

| Charlie Carman

Charlie Carman outlines how he would invest in a Stocks and Shares ISA to target a chunky passive income stream…

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£12,000 of this FTSE 250 dividend star could make me £21,981 a year in passive income over time!

| Simon Watkins

The FTSE 250 investment management firm pays one of the highest yields in any FTSE index and can generate major…

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Down 25%, is Glencore’s share price just too cheap for me to ignore?

| Simon Watkins

Glencore’s share price has dropped in line with several key commodities prices, but the firm has good growth plans and…

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Is this 13p penny stock the next gem for my Stocks and Shares ISA?

| Mark Hartley

This promising penny stock is undervalued and appears to be on track to make gains in the coming years. Should…

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Down 73%, is this FTSE 250 growth stock a golden opportunity?

| Roland Head

This FTSE 250 firm is a market leader in its niche. With trading now getting back on track, are the…

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My favourite FTSE 250 stock’s up 21% this year and I think there might be more to come

| Stephen Wright

Sometimes the most straightforward businesses make the best investments. Stephen Wright thinks this is the case with Greggs – the…

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£20,000 in savings? I’d buy 20,500 shares in this UK REIT for a £1,417 second income

| Stephen Wright

Stephen Wright thinks shares in a REIT with strong occupancy levels, reliable tenants, and scope to raise rents are a…

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1 FTSE 100 stock I hope to hold forever — and it’s on sale

| Dr. James Fox

There aren't many FTSE 100 stocks that I'd take a 'forever position' on. However this one could mean long-term, index-beating…

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2 FTSE 100 stocks I’d consider buying to target a £1,170 passive income in 2025!

| Royston Wild

These FTSE 100 dividend stocks are worth considering and could provide investors with a big second income for years to…

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Where to invest £10,000 for passive income?

| Dr. James Fox

Millions of us invest for a passive income, but some of us simply don't know where to put our money.…

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Why investing in FTSE 250 shares could fast-track my retirement!

| Royston Wild

Looking for ways to claim an early retirement? Building a balanced portfolio of FTSE 250 shares could be the best…

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2 high-yield shares I’d consider to target a £1,380 passive income in 2025

| Royston Wild

Looking for the best high-yield dividend shares to buy for a four-figure second income? Here are a couple of income…

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The 3 big threats to Lloyds’ share price for 2024 and 2025!

| Royston Wild

Is Lloyds' share price one of the FTSE 100’s biggest investor traps? Here are just a few reasons why the…

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Here’s 1 FTSE 100 share that I think will soar in the next bull market

| Harshil Patel

Online marketplaces can be excellent, high-quality businesses. Our writer explores the prospects for an established FTSE 100-listed pick.

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