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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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Could someone really generate a return of 8.1% from these 5 passive income shares?

| James Beard

James Beard considers what level of return could be achieved from a handful of the UK’s highest-yielding passive income shares.

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Growth stocks: 1 I’m buying in November and 1 I’m staying well away from

| Stephen Wright

For investors looking for growth stocks, artificial intelligence can be a threat as well as an opportunity. Stephen Wright outlines…

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What’s the dividend forecast for Rolls-Royce shares in 2026 and beyond

| Mark Hartley

With dividends recently reintroduced, Mark Hartley takes a look at what income investors can expect from Rolls-Royce shares over the…

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How you can invest £200 a month in UK shares to target a £20,131 second income

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Investing in UK shares is an excellent way to unlock a second income. And even with £200 a month, it's…

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As the FTSE 100 index nears another record high, who might the winners and losers be from next month’s budget?

| James Beard

The chancellor appears to have a hole in the nation’s finances to fill. James Beard considers the implications for members…

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Looking to build long-term wealth? Consider buying these FTSE 100 shares

| Stephen Wright

Does the FTSE 100 have any shares for growth investors looking to build wealth over time? Stephen Wright thinks the…

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Here’s an income stock with an 11.9% yield that most investors have probably never heard of

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Zaven Boyrazian explores an income stock that most investors might not be familiar with, but one that 70% of people…

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Meet the best (and worst) performers from my Stocks and Shares ISA in October

| Stephen Wright

With investments up 14% and down 11% it’s been a volatile month for Stephen Wright’s Stocks and Shares ISA. But…

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Meet the dirt cheap UK share I’ve bought to try to double my money by 2030!

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

It's not easy finding UK shares that could double in the next few years – but here's one that Zaven…

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A rare thing’s just happened to Warren Buffett and Berkshire Hathaway!

| James Beard

During a lifetime of investing, Warren Buffett’s received plenty of plaudits. But this week, a broker’s downgraded the billionaire’s investment…

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Forget gold. I’m following Warren Buffett’s advice in 2025

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

With gold prices reaching an all-time high, Warren Buffett's advice to be fearful when others are greedy could be more…

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Up 36.7% in a month! Is this soaring penny stock still a gem at 56p?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

This autonomous airport vehicle penny stock's on fire right now, with analysts projecting a massive 141% surge over the next…

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£20,000 of Legal & General shares can net me a £1,780 passive income!

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

With a dividend yield of almost 9%, Legal & General has the highest payout in the FTSE 100. So is…

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After huge gains in my Stocks and Shares ISA and pension, how do I de-risk my retirement portfolio?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Edward Sheldon has seen the value of his investment ISA and pension soar in recent weeks. Here’s what he’s doing…

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Retirement savings: 3 investments that have helped double the value of my SIPP in 2 years

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Thanks to these top-performing growth investments, Edward Sheldon’s SIPP savings have grown substantially in just a couple of years.

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I asked ChatGPT for the top 3 dividend stocks to buy for retirement

| Paul Summers

Can the AI bot highlight great dividend stocks for a retirement portfolio? After taking a closer look, Paul Summers thinks…

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I asked ChatGPT if an AI bubble will trigger the next stock market crash

| Charlie Carman

The AI boom is elevating the stock market to record highs, but some experts fear it's a bubble ready to…

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I asked ChatGPT for 5 top high-yield dividend shares for a retirement portfolio. Here’s what it gave me…

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Edward Sheldon recently turned to artificial intelligence (AI) for help finding high-paying dividend shares. The results may surprise you.

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This unique investing strategy for the S&P 500 isn’t as crazy as it sounds

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith notes the beginning of a potential trend with regards to US stocks and looks at a strategy for…

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Is November the month the easyJet share price takes off like a rocket?

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones had high hopes for the easyJet share price this year but so far it's failed to live up…

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How hard would it be to match the UK Pension by investing in dividend shares?

| Christopher Ruane

Could someone earn as much as they do from the UK State Pension by investing in dividend shares? Possibly they…

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The Taylor Wimpey dividend yield is close to 9%. Time to buy?

| Christopher Ruane

Taylor Wimpey has a jaw-dropping dividend. Our writer likes passive income as much as the next investor, so should he…

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Here’s why the Next share price climbed another 15% in October

| Alan Oscroft

The third quarter has been great for the Next share price, as the company had to face a tough decision:…

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Up 17% in October – is this unsung FTSE hero among the best stocks to buy in November?

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones is blown away by this resilient FTSE 100 growth share. Is it one of the best stocks to…

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I plan to buy more of this US stock in November. Here’s why!

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer bought this US stock last month after its second profit warning in rapid succession scared the market. Here's…

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Amazon stock’s huge 12% jump is excellent news for these FTSE 100 shares

| Ben McPoland

For investors wanting technology exposure at a discount, these high-quality FTSE shares are well worth digging into right now.

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Is this penny share deep value hiding in plain sight?

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer has sold this penny year at a profit this year, before buying it again -- and is now…

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7%+ yields: 3 FTSE dividend shares to consider this November

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane discusses a trio of FTSE shares with juicy yields above 7% and well-known, long-established businesses.

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Can the FTSE 100 smash through 10,000 points by Christmas?

| Alan Oscroft

Which stocks might help push the FTSE 100 to a new all-time record in time for the holiday season? Let's…

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1 UK stock to consider buying under 400p

| Ben McPoland

The FTSE 100 may be moving higher, but some sectors remain out of favour with UK stock investors, offering timely…

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Here’s how an ISA worth £20k today could generate £1,600 in passive income by next Halloween!

| Christopher Ruane

A simple income-focused strategy can turn a Stocks and Shares ISA into a passive income machine! Christopher Ruane explains how.

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How big does an ISA need to be to target £1,500 in monthly second income?

| Paul Summers

Paul Summers explores how much cash it takes to earn a tax-free second income of £1,500 in 2025. He also…

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Looking for shares to buy this November? Here’s why I’m still looking for UK bargains!

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer shares his take on why, as the FTSE 100 goes from strength to strength, he's still actively hunting…

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2 shares to consider for a SIPP this November

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer looks forward to the coming month and highlights a couple of UK shares he thinks SIPP investors should…

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Up 33% in a year and still yielding 8% – is this great value income share still a no-brainer buy?

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones has enjoyed a brilliant total return from this high-flying FTSE 100 income share. Can it continue to deliver…

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Is the Apple share price about to rocket (or crash)?

| Paul Summers

The Apple share price looks set to rise again as US markets open up. But will this momentum last? Paul…

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Should I sell my Rolls-Royce shares before they crash?

| Harvey Jones

Like many investors, Harvey Jones has made a big profit on Rolls-Royce shares. But now he's wondering whether the party…

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With a 7.1% yield, what’s going on with this overlooked FTSE 100 dividend stock?

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer highlights a FTSE 100 share with a dividend yield that's over double the index's average and digs into…

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Up another 150% in 3 months – is this FTSE 250 stock just getting started?

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones is stunned by the performance of this FTSE 250 growth star. It just hits one high after another.…

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Up 14% yesterday, is it the end for this train wreck in my Stocks and Shares ISA? 

| Ben McPoland

This Nasdaq biotech in my Stocks and Shares ISA portfolio just got a shot in the arm. Here's why I'm…

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