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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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Dividend Shares

I gobbled up Greggs shares. Was I a silly sausage?

| Cliff D'Arcy

Due to slower sales growth and higher costs, Greggs shares have almost halved in 2025. So far, buying this FTSE…

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The Amazon share price has never been higher. Here’s why it still may be cheap

| Christopher Ruane

The long-term performance of the Amazon share price is nothing short of extraordinary. It's hit a new all-time high. Might…

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Could Nvidia stock be a ticking time bomb?

| Christopher Ruane

Nvidia stock has increased in value almost 14 times over in just five years. What might its meteoric rise mean…

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Down 55%, is now the time to buy Diageo shares for my ISA?

| Ben McPoland

Now languishing at a 10-year low, bombed-out Diageo shares appear dirt-cheap and are sporting a respectable dividend yield.

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How should Warren Buffett invest Berkshire Hathaway’s $382bn?

| Alan Oscroft

Warren Buffett is leaving Berkshire Hathaway with record amounts of cash on the books. But he's not doing it just…

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What’s going on with the Palantir share price?

| Dr. James Fox

The Palantir share price is the among the top five performing stocks on the S&P 500 in 2025. However, that…

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I asked ChatGPT which 5 FTSE 100 shares are most vulnerable to a stock market crash

| Paul Summers

Can the AI bot help identify which FTSE 100 stocks could suffer the most if the economic outlook worsens? Paul…

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These FTSE 100 stocks have walloped Rolls-Royce shares in 2025

| Paul Summers

Paul Summers zooms in on two high-flying FTSE 100 stocks that are making the engineer's gains look almost average. Is…

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Here’s why this hot FTSE 250 stock rocketed 90% in October!

| Alan Oscroft

Following a return to the FTSE 250 in October, this company's technology could give it a strong head start in…

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Investors can target £17,497 in yearly passive income from 2,958 shares in this 8%-yielding FTSE 100 dividend star — here’s how

| Simon Watkins

The UK’s largest long-term savings and retirement group offers one of the highest yields in the FTSE index, generating significant…

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Are Rolls-Royce shares a ticking time bomb?

| Paul Summers

Paul Summers continues to be astounded by the performance of Rolls-Royce shares. But is the tide about to turn for…

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Around a 10-year high, despite poor Q3 results and the motor finance scandal, what’s going on with Lloyds’ share price?

| Simon Watkins

Lloyds’ share price has reached levels not seen since July 2015, although recent results were poor and it remains mired…

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Michael Burry just made a big bet against Palantir stock! Time to buy?

| Ben McPoland

The famed investor portrayed in the Hollywood film The Big Short thinks Palantir stock is in an AI bubble and…

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Up 28%, and with a strong earnings update, is there more in the tank for the BP share price?

| Andrew Mackie

Andrew Mackie explains why he is growing increasingly optimistic on the BP share price and what could drive its next…

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ABF share price hits FTSE 100 spotlight on FY25 results and talk of Primark-Food split

| Andrew Mackie

With ABF's share price under scrutiny, pur writer explores whether a Primark-Food split could be the catalyst for long-term growth…

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Should I buy more BP shares after the energy giant beats Q3 earnings expectations?

| James Beard

James Beard considers what he should do with his BP shares following this morning’s (4 November) release of the group’s…

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I asked ChatGPT for 10 world-class growth shares for my retirement portfolio. Here’s what it gave me…

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Edward Sheldon’s looking for high-quality growth shares that can turbo-charge his retirement savings. Was ChatGPT able to help?

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I asked ChatGPT what FTSE 100 shares I should buy. It said…

| Royston Wild

Millions of UK investors use AI to decide what stocks to buy. What did it tell me when I asked…

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Rolls-Royce’s share price is near an all-time high, so why I am going to buy more as soon as possible?

| Simon Watkins

Simon Watkins believes Rolls-Royce is underpromising in its forecasts to overdeliver, so there may be a lot more value in…

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Investing For Beginners

2 UK stocks I think could seriously outperform with AI adoption

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith explains which UK stocks could benefit the most from increasingly making use of AI in workflows and client…

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Aged 60 and investing for income? I asked ChatGPT to pick 1 dividend share

| Harvey Jones

Investors increasingly favour income over growth as they near retirement. Harvey Jones is on the hunt for a FTSE 100…

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After Amazon’s blowout Q3 earnings, analysts say the Mag 7 stock can rise to $…

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

After an underwhelming first 10 months of the year, Amazon stock’s suddenly come alive. Here’s where Wall Street analysts see…

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How much passive income could a £20,000 ISA return?

| John Fieldsend

The tax-advantaged benefits of an ISA make it a prime place to target a meaty passive income. But what kind…

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Here are the dividend forecasts for Lloyds, Barclays, HSBC and NatWest to 2028!

| John Fieldsend

Dividends from FTSE 100 banks are rising! Our Foolish author takes a look at the forecast dividend yields for the…

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What can investors expect from the BT dividend yield ahead of this week’s results?

| Mark Hartley

Mark Hartley looks at analyst forecasts to get a better idea how this week’s results could affect BT’s dividend yield…

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2 REIT stocks I bought for a lifetime of passive income!

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

REITs can be an effective way for investors to unlock long-term dividend income at incredibly high yields. Here are two…

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I asked ChatGPT what the UK Budget means for the FTSE 100 and it said…

| Stephen Wright

ChatGPT thinks oil and banking stocks are at risk of rising taxes. But Stephen Wright thinks there could be opportunities…

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Here’s where I see Vodafone’s share price ending 2025

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

After rallying 36%, the Vodafone share price is finally heading in the right direction, but is it too late to…

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I told ChatGPT I wanted a passive income ISA that pays forever and it suggested…

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones is looking to generate a passive income in retirement from a balance portfolio of FTSE 100 shares. Could…

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3 FTSE shares that could rally this week if earnings updates impress 

| Mark Hartley

Mark Hartley takes a closer look at the forecasts for three massive blue-chip FTSE shares ahead of this week’s busy…

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If I invest £10,000 in BT shares, how much passive income can I earn?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

BT shares are a popular dividend stock in Britain, but just how much money are shareholders making in 2025, and…

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If I invest £20,000 in National Grid shares, how much passive income can I get?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

National Grid shares are a popular dividend pick in the UK with defensive cash flows. But just how much passive…

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Tesco shares are up 25.8% in 6 months. Is it too late to buy?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Tesco shares are firing on all cylinders as Britain’s biggest retailer steals market share and delivers impressive growth. But can…

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Prediction: £10,000 in Lloyds shares will deliver a £1,073 dividend income in 2026 and 2027

| Royston Wild

Lloyds shares continue to offer one of the FTSE 100’s highest dividend yields. Does this make the banking giant a…

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How big must an ISA be to provide you with a £3,000 monthly second income?

| Royston Wild

Looking to build life-changing wealth for retirement? Here’s how a Stocks and Shares ISA could deliver a sustained second income.

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Could the Autumn Budget cause a stock market meltdown?

| Dr. James Fox

The Chancellor’s upcoming Budget can unquestionably sway the stock market. Sadly, if all the rumours are to be believed, the…

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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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3 FTSE 100 index stocks to consider in November!

| Royston Wild

Looking for the best FTSE 100 index stocks to buy this month? Royston Wild is confident these UK momentum shares…

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Is Lloyds’ share price the FTSE 100’s worst value trap?

| Royston Wild

At first glance, Lloyds' share price looks like one of the FTSE's best bargains. But scratch a little deeper and…

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Should I buy Unilever shares before the stock goes ex-dividend on Thursday?

| Stephen Wright

Is now a good time to look at Unilever shares? Stephen Wright takes a look at what investors need to…

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