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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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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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Passive income for £5 a day? Here’s how to make it happen!

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane outlines how, for a fiver a day, someone could lay the foundations of long-term passive income streams starting…

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Is there a ‘best’ time in the market cycle to start buying shares?

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane reckons that, whatever the wider market may be doing, it is sill worth hunting for individual long-term bargain…

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Hunting cheap AI shares to buy? Consider these 2 promising start-ups

| Mark Hartley

Mark Hartley details why he believes investors keen on the AI boom may want to consider these two shares to…

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Up 95% since April! Is this ex-penny stock ready to explode at 17p?

| Ben McPoland

This high-flying rare earth stock is still trading for pennies, potentially offering an opportunity for risk-tolerant investors.

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This is how I pick dividend shares for my passive income portfolio

| Mark Hartley

Mark Hartley breaks down his tried-and-tested method of picking reliable dividend stocks to target long-term passive income well into retirement.

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Warren Buffett’s firm has been dumping stocks – is this what he sees coming?

| Stephen Wright

Warren Buffett’s company reducing its stock portfolio might be a sign of a stock market crash ahead. But Stephen Wright…

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From £0 to £1,000 a year in passive income — how long does it take?

| Stephen Wright

Starting from scratch, here’s how investing £100 a month can give investors a realistic shot at earning £1,000 a year…

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How to prepare for a stock market crash — before it’s too late

| Stephen Wright

You wouldn't sell your house before a downturn in property prices. So why would you want to sell your shares…

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This dividend stock yields 12.71% and is potentially 30% undervalued!

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Zaven Boyrazian explores the sustainability of the highest-yielding dividend stock in the FTSE 250 right now. Should investors rush to…

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Down 12.5% in a day! Is this FTSE 100 stock a brilliant bargain or an accident waiting to happen?

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones went on red alert after a top FTSE 100 growth share crashed almost 27% on Friday morning. Is…

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5,000 Lloyds shares could pay this much passive income…

| Ben McPoland

Ben McPoland considers whether Lloyds shares still offer juicy passive income prospects after the huge bull run since 2020.

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7,212 shares of this dividend goldmine pays an income equal to the State Pension!

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Buying just over 7,200 shares in this FTSE 100 industrial titan is all that's needed to match the UK State…

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3 investment trusts to target a 13.7% annual return…

| Royston Wild

Looking for the best investment trusts to buy this November? Here are three Royston Wild thinks could deliver spectacular portfolio…

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‘FTSE 100 to skyrocket 12,494 points’? 1 cheap stock I’m buying before it does

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

These analysts are projecting a near-29% stock market surge in the next 12 months! Should investors snap up bargains while…

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How much should a 40-year-old put in a Stocks and Shares ISA to earn a £1,000 monthly passive income?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

A Stocks and Shares ISA can be a great way to build a sizeable nest egg while also earning a…

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I wish I’d bought HSBC shares 5 years ago. Should investors consider them today?

| Harvey Jones

HSBC shares have flown in recent years and Harvey Jones can't help wishing his portfolio had flown with them. Is…

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I asked ChatGPT to pick the perfect penny stock to buy and it said…

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

More investors are using artificial intelligence to discover new stocks to buy in the pursuit of wealth. Here’s one of…

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How much should a 50-year-old put in a SIPP to earn a monthly passive income of £1,000?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

A SIPP is a fantastic way to build a large nest egg for a more secure and comfortable retirement. But…

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This FTSE stock tanked 65% and now it’s paying out a juicy 11.2% dividend yield… or is it?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

As this once-loved UK stock tumbles, its dividend yield has surged into double-digit territory. Could this be a passive income…

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The Nvidia share price is plunging – should I buy more?

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones is watching the Nvidia share price like a hawk. He's anticipating further volatility ahead, but he's also hoping…

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Here’s why Legal & General’s share price is a beautiful bargain!

| Royston Wild

Legal & General's share price is falling again. Royston Wild believes this could be a top dip-buying opportunity for UK…

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Dear Rolls-Royce shareholders, mark your calendars for 13 November

| Ben McPoland

Rolls-Royce shares have been stuck in neutral recently. But there could be a big catalyst coming up soon for this…

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This UK penny share has fallen nearly 50% this year. Should we snap it up?

| Alan Oscroft

When a penny share falls hard, it can create a cheap buying opportunity for investors. Let's dig into the reasons…

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I asked ChatGPT to build the perfect passive income portfolio and it said…

| Dr. James Fox

ChatGPT is an incredibly impressive piece of technology, but is it any good at building a passive income portfolio? Dr…

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3 top FTSE 100 and FTSE 250 dividend shares to consider today

| Royston Wild

Looking for high-yield dividend shares to buy for a winning portfolio? Royston Wild picks out three FTSE 350 passive income…

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Late to investing? Here’s how to try turning £20,000 savings into a second income

| Dr. James Fox

Millions of us invest for a second income. Here, Dr James Fox explains how we can invest to build wealth…

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Forget $250! Nvidia stock’s going to $350, according to this broker

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Nvidia stock's had a brilliant run over the last few years. However, analysts at Loop Capital see it going much…

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2 growth stocks I’m backing to grow my ISA by 2030 

| Ben McPoland

These two growth shares have not set the world on fire inside Ben McPoland's ISA. In fact, one has set…

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Prediction: these dividend shares will provide higher returns than BT over the next 5 years

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

BT shares can be found in many UK investor portfolios. However, Edward Sheldon believes investors may be able to generate…

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As the Lloyds share price skyrockets, what are the alternatives?

| Dr. James Fox

The Lloyds share price is up 66% over 12 months and 232% over five years. Dr James Fox assesses whether…

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What are the ideal shares for a SIPP?

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane explains why he reckons a SIPP can help him invest for the long term -- and what sorts…

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How much do you need in an ISA to target a £250 weekly passive income?

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane illustrates how an investor could go from a standing start to a weekly passive income of hundreds of…

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Missed Rolls-Royce? Here are 3 out-of-favour growth stocks to consider right now

| Stephen Wright

Investors who bought Rolls-Royce shares five years ago are now up 1,530% plus dividends. But what are growth stocks to…

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2 of my favourite FTSE 100 stocks are looking great in November

| Mark Hartley

Mark Hartley is looking forward to a great month leading into the festive season, with two of his top FTSE…

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£2k in savings? Here’s how it could be used to start investing

| Christopher Ruane

With a couple of thousand pounds to spare, someone could start investing, says our writer. Here he outlines some of…

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Down 24% in a day!? Why the Rightmove share price crash might be a huge opportunity

| Stephen Wright

Rightmove’s share price is down 12% in a day, but is the company more resistant to the threat of AI…

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Lloyds continues share buybacks despite a 36% profit plunge. Risk or opportunity?

| Mark Hartley

Despite ongoing challenges, the Lloyds share price continues to hit new highs. Mark Hartley looks into the reasons behind the…

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£5,000 buys 2,065 shares in this FTSE 100 passive income monster

| Andrew Mackie

A 9% dividend yield and the power of compounding – see how £5k in this FTSE 100 stock could grow…

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How much do you need to invest in a Stocks and Shares ISA to aim for a million?

| Stephen Wright

£150,000 in a Stocks and Shares ISA gives someone a shot at £1,000,000 after 30 years. But it’s not the…

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Here’s how I’m building my SIPP to target a £5,000 second income each month

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Securing a second income is a fantastic way to enjoy a better retirement. Zaven Boyrazian explains how he’s aiming to…

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