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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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£50,000 in an ISA? Here’s how it could become a £20,000 passive income

| Dr. James Fox

The ISA’s an incredible vehicle for building wealth and eventually taking a passive income. Dr James Fox explains one path…

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Should I buy this 9.7% ultra-high-yield FTSE income share right now?

| Simon Watkins

This FTSE income share offers a rare combination: a double‑digit yield and long‑term growth drivers that could deliver serious future…

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Around 80p, is this one of the FTSE 250 ’s best dividend opportunities?

| Simon Watkins

This FTSE 250 share’s yield is very tempting, and rising earnings growth strengthens the case. Is it a rare dividend…

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£10,000 invested? Here’s how to aim for £10,000 of passive income

| Dr. James Fox

Dr James Fox explains how investors can leverage the power of compounding and shrewd stock picking to create a new…

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Down 21%, this underappreciated FTSE gem looks a major long‑term value opportunity

| Simon Watkins

One FTSE retailer’s steady growth, strong cash flows and resilient demand point to a long‑term value opportunity that the market…

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Up 20% in 2026! Is it too late to invest in BAE Systems shares?

| John Fieldsend

BAE Systems shares have trounced the FTSE 100 average over the last year. But has the right time to invest…

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How much is needed in a Stocks and Shares ISA to realistically target a £500 monthly passive income?

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer believes someone could target a chunky passive income from dividends by investing in a diversified Stocks and Shares…

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£10,000 invested in Greggs shares 12 months ago is now worth….

| Christopher Ruane

Over the past year, how have Greggs shares done? Not very well is the short answer. So this writer is…

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2 excellent UK shares to consider for a Stocks and Shares ISA in March

| Ben McPoland

Find out why this writer thinks these two profitable UK growth stocks down as much as 44% are worth a…

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A once-in-a-decade chance to get a 7%+ yield from FTSE 100 income stocks?

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones highlights three high-yield UK income stocks that have powered on over the last couple of years, and says…

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Start buying shares with a spare £500? Here’s how, in 5 steps

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer explains how a novice investor could start buying shares with just a few hundred pounds, in five straightforward…

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1 dirt-cheap value stock that’s starting to recover, and 1 that keeps falling at the first hurdle

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones loves a good value stock but picking the right time to buy them isn't easy. These two have…

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Have I just missed 2 of the best stocks to buy on the entire FTSE 100?

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones says finding the very best stocks to buy involves looking in places investors may have ignored. These two…

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Is the party over for the Lloyds share price?

| Harvey Jones

The Lloyds share price is suddenly looking a little flat and Harvey Jones wonders whether the FTSE 100 bank has…

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My ISA is ready for a violent market crash

| Ben McPoland

The stock market has been bobbing along nicely in recent times. But is there danger ahead for this writer's Stocks…

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£1,000 buys 760 shares of this hot investment trust that offers exposure to SpaceX and Anthropic and is smashing Scottish Mortgage

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

In 2026, this under-the-radar investment trust from Baillie Gifford has generated around four times the return of Scottish Mortgage shares.

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Why 26 February could be crucial for this UK share trading near 10-year lows

| Alan Oscroft

After a decade of underperformance from this UK share, the company has grasped the painful task and is working hard…

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Is the stock market in an AI bubble?

| Stephen Wright

The stock market doesn’t know what to make of AI right now. And Stephen Wright thinks that’s creating opportunities for…

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3 small-cap UK defence shares that are crushing BAE Systems and Rolls-Royce

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

FTSE 100 defence shares like BAE Systems are in a strong uptrend right now. But check out the returns from…

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8% yield! is this stock my best passive income opportunity?

| Stephen Wright

Regional REIT has been making its way through some challenges. But is an 8% dividend yield a passive income opportunity…

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Down 25% in a month! Is there a once-in-a-decade chance to buy this FTSE 100 stalwart?

| Mark Hartley

Mark Hartley believes this long-time FTSE 100 favourite is selling at bargain basement prices after falling 25% in just 30…

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Is it worth bothering with a SIPP instead of just using an ISA?

| Christopher Ruane

A SIPP can have more limitations on withdrawing money than a Stocks and Shares ISA. So why might it appeal?…

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1 stock Warren Buffett’s firm has been buying

| Stephen Wright

Warren Buffett’s company was a net seller of stocks in the final quarter of 2025. But one investment it did…

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You can aim to double the State Pension for the price of a daily coffee!

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Zaven Boyrazian says that by giving up something we might not even miss, we could unlock a passive income in…

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How much do you need in an ISA to generate a passive income of £2,050 a month in 2050?

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones shows how regular long-term investing in FTSE 100 shares can turn £400 a month into a passive income…

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£10,000 invested in Lloyds shares a decade ago is now worth…

| Mark Hartley

Lloyds shares have more than doubled in 10 years when accounting for dividends. But how does the next decade look…

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You can transform an empty ISA into a £77,000 second income! Here’s how

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Having a second income’s essential to achieving financial freedom. And the stock market can provide a long-term path for investors…

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Warning: the Ocado share price could go bananas on 26 February

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones says it's going to be a big week for the Ocado share price, with the firm publishing results…

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£10k in excess savings? Buying 1,328 shares of this dividend stock unlocks a £726 passive income

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

With one of the highest yields in the FTSE 100, Zaven Boyrazian explores a quality dividend stock that could help…

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Down 41%, this cheap stock could be 69% undervalued and offers a 7.3% dividend yield!

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

This FTSE 250 business has tumbled into dirt-cheap stock territory. But with a recovery now under way, could it potentially…

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Robots on the Moon: will this kick Tesla stock forward?

| Dr. James Fox

Tesla stock has actually lacked direction over the past five years with the shares now trading marginally above the 2021…

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Up 200% with a P/E of just 10.6 – can anything stop the rampaging Barclays share price?

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones is stunned by the dazzling Barclays share price, but he's also surprised to see that its valuation isn't…

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Up 10% in 2026 with a 6.6% dividend yield, this FTSE 250 REIT looks attractive!

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Zaven Boyrazian takes a closer look at a real estate investment trust (REIT) on the FTSE 250 index with an…

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Stock market volatility: where can I hide from AI disruption?

| Dr. James Fox

Dr James Fox, like many other investors, is concerned about the impact of AI on the stock market. Here, he…

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Never mind a crash, what does a stock market boom mean for investors?

| Christopher Ruane

A booming stock market might seem like the stuff of investors' dreams -- but it can be a mixed bag…

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See what £10,000 invested in Tesco shares at the start of this month is worth today…

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones thought high-flying Tesco shares might fall back to earth this year. But the FTSE 100 grocer's flown in…

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How much do you need in a SIPP to aim for a £1,500 monthly passive income?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Zaven Boyrazian explains how SIPP investors can target an extra £1,500 monthly retirement income stream using generous FTSE 100 dividend…

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Judgement Day’s coming for Rolls-Royce shares – what on earth happens now?

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones has had a fabulous ride with Rolls-Royce shares and others have done ever better than him. But surely…

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Here’s how you could retire on £1,000,000 with dividend shares!

| Royston Wild

Looking to build a sizeable nest egg for later life? Royston Wild explains how UK dividend shares could boost your…

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After falling up to 45% in 2025, are these now the best stocks to buy in 2026?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Market downturns and managerial mistakes have sent these stocks plummeting, but are they now potentially some of the best to…

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