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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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2 top FTSE stocks for building a growing passive income

| Kevin Godbold

For passive income, I’d choose shares from strong, high-quality underlying businesses that are capable of raising their dividends a bit…

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Want a £5m SIPP? Here’s how I’d aim to build one with exactly £621.99 a month

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Consistently investing £621.99 each month in a SIPP could be the key to unlocking a chunky £5m pension portfolio for…

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These FTSE shares might surge in 2024 if interest rates are cut!

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

There could be considerable room for recovery and growth in these FTSE shares if the Bank of England cuts interest…

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Is Powerhouse Energy the best penny stock to buy today?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

The Powerhouse Energy share price has skyrocketed by triple digits over the last year! Does that make it one of…

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3 blue-chip dividend stocks to consider buying in June

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Edward Sheldon believes these three well-known dividend stocks are capable of providing double-digit annual returns in the years ahead.

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2024 stock market rally: a final chance for once-in-a-decade bargains?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

The UK stock market's up by double digits this year, but will this momentum continue? And is 2024 a last…

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£100k in savings? Here’s how I’d aim to turn that into a £1.2k monthly passive income

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Investing large sums of capital can be daunting at first, but tactical allocation could unlock a substantial passive income in…

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£15,000 in savings? Here’s what I’d do to turn that into a second income worth £60,000!

| Dr. James Fox

Millions of us invest for a second income or a passive income. Dr James Fox explains why he follows a…

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6.2% dividend yield! 2 FTSE 100 stocks to consider for a cheap passive income

| Royston Wild

These FTSE 100 dividend stocks are on sale right now! Royston Wild thinks they could be a great way for…

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2 dividend stocks I’d buy and hold to build a passive income stream

| Sumayya Mansoor

Dividend stocks with a generous rewards policy can help build a second income stream. Our writer details two picks she’d…

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Could Games Workshop shares double in a decade?

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane unpicks some of the reasons Games Workshop shares have more than doubled in five years -- and considers…

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Investing £10K in UK stocks could earn me a second income of £8,295 annually!

| Sumayya Mansoor

Building another income stream to enjoy in my golden years is an aim of mine. UK stocks can help me…

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JD Sports’ shares just fell 5%! Is this now a stock market bargain?

| Ben McPoland

Our writer casts an eye over the trading update from JD Sports and asks whether this stock market underperformer could…

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The Judges Scientific dividend grew 25% last year. Can it keep going?

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer does not think the Judges Scientific dividend growth story is too good to be true. So why won't…

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After great results, is this the best FTSE 100 growth stock to buy now?

| Alan Oscroft

A key measure of a growth stock is how much of its long-term future growth potential is already built into…

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Why the Sage share price plunged by almost 15% in May

| Kevin Godbold

Shareholders in the FTSE 100’s Sage suffered a declining share price in May, but is the stock one to consider…

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If I’d invested £10k in Barclays shares 6 months ago here’s what I’d have today

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones has been waiting for years to see FTSE 100 banking stocks take off. Barclays shares are booming. Should…

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£20,000 in savings? Here’s how I’d aim to turn that into a £7,614 monthly second income!

| Ben McPoland

Putting money into high-quality FTSE 100 and FTSE 250 shares can help investors unlock a life-changing second income over time.

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Start buying shares with under £1,000? Here’s how I’d do it

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer explains the thought and action process he would adopt if he wanted to start buying shares for the…

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2 penny shares to consider buying while their prices are still cheap

| Alan Oscroft

I thought these two penny shares looked good value in late 2023. Their prices have gained since then, but I…

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Is this the best news yet for the NatWest share price in 2024?

| Alan Oscroft

The future of the NatWest share price looks more uncertain as we head to a general election. But we just…

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Up 46% in the last year, should I be watching the BAE share price?

| Gordon

With geopolitics still front of mind, defence companies have been on a tear. But with the BAE share price rallying,…

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What’s going on with the National Grid share price?

| Gordon

It's been a tough time recently for those paying attention to the National Grid share price. But is this volatility…

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How much extra income could I earn by investing £1,000 in Legal & General shares?

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane digs into the numbers and explains why he thinks owning Legal & General shares could help him earn…

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JD Sports share price falls 10% on FY results. Is it too cheap to ignore?

| Alan Oscroft

Revenue is up, but profit is down. And on top of a poor 2024 so far, the JD Sports share…

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Already 7%, could the Aviva dividend yield go higher?

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer considers Aviva's dividend prospects. It has an inconsistent track record -- but what do the chances look like…

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Sky-high 5.72% yield and P/E of just 8.34! Should I buy this FTSE 250 stock in June?

| Harvey Jones

This FTSE 250 Dividend Aristocrat looks terrific value right now, says Harvey Jones. Now he's wondering whether to take a…

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6%-10% yields! 2 UK shares I’d buy in June to target years of passive income

| Ben McPoland

This Fool highlights a pair of UK shares from the blue-chip FTSE 100 and mid-cap FTSE 250 indexes that appear…

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With 7%+ yields, here are two FTSE 100 dividend shares to consider buying now

| Alan Oscroft

Even with the Footsie rising strongly in 2024, some of its long-term favourite dividend shares still offer some very nice…

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Up 72% in a year and a decade of dividend growth! Is this my perfect UK stock?

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones is on the hunt for his perfect UK stock and is wondering whether he's now found it in…

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The Lloyds share price is at a 4-year high! Here’s my forecast for 2024

| Mark Hartley

For almost a decade, the Lloyds share price has been struggling to regain previous highs. Are the bank's fortunes set…

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5.7% dividend yield! 2 dirt cheap passive income shares to consider in June

| Royston Wild

These passive income shares are on sale! With low P/E ratios and big dividend yields, Royston Wild says they could…

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7% dividend yield! 3 small-cap dividend shares that could deliver a £1,400 second income

| Royston Wild

These small-cap shares offer bigger dividend yields than most FTSE 100 and FTSE 250 stocks! Here's why I'd buy them…

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Lloyds shares look like a brilliant bargain! But are they an investor trap?

| Royston Wild

Lloyds Banking Group shares have become brilliantly popular in recent weeks. But there are some hidden nasties investors need to…

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Is JD Sports still a value share in disguise?

| Christopher Ruane

Ahead of its full year results, Christopher Ruane explains why he thinks that despite a rising stock price, JD Sports…

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Is this one of the best UK shares for me to buy for growth and returns?

| Sumayya Mansoor

On the hunt for quality UK shares to boost her wealth, has our writer come across an opportunity she can't…

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How I’d try to become a Stocks and Shares ISA millionaire, starting today

| Alan Oscroft

There were more than 4,000 Stocks and Shares ISA millionaires in the UK at the last count. Here's how we…

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2 magnificent cheap shares investors should consider buying

| Sumayya Mansoor

I’m convinced that there are some excellent cheap shares available on the UK stock market. Here are two to consider!

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I’d buy 19 shares a week of this FTSE 100 stock to target £200 in annual passive income

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer explains how he would try to build an ongoing passive income stream by buying a well-known FTSE 100…

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Should I buy Nio stock now it’s under $5?

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer explains some of the things he likes about NIO stock -- and whether he is ready to buy…

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