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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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How I’d invest £20,000 in dividend shares to target a 7%+ yield

| Stephen Wright

Stephen Wright thinks a 7% yield is a reasonable target for investors looking to buy dividend shares. But there are…

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Aiming for £1m? Start investing regularly with a Stocks and Shares ISA

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Consistently drip-feeding £500 each month into a Stocks and Shares ISA can help investors build a £1m portfolio in the…

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London Stock Exchange Group is far more than a market operator. 70% of its revenues come from something else entirely…

| Stephen Wright

Stephen Wright thinks a transformed London Stock Exchange Group could be one of the best buys in today’s stock market.

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Are these 2 former FTSE 100 stock market darlings set to make a lightning recovery?

| Harvey Jones

These two FTSE 100 shares have lavished rewards on investors in the past but are struggling today. I'm hoping they…

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“FTSE 100 to reach 9,600!” What are the best stocks to buy before the surge?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Updated analyst forecasts predict a potential double-digit surge in the UK’s flagship index before the end of 2024. What are…

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Could Lloyds shares reach triple digits in 2024?

| Dr. James Fox

From a quantitive perspective, Lloyds shares could be the most attractive opportunity on the FTSE 350. Dr James Fox explains…

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Should I buy this dividend stock with a 7.9% yield?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

The tobacco industry continues to offer ever-increasing dividend yields to income investors. But is the gravy train soon going to…

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Can the FTSE 100 hit 9,000 in 2024?

| Dr. James Fox

The FTSE 100 has underperformed its international peers since 2016. So, why might 2024 be a better year for UK-focused…

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Here’s why there are no ‘sell’ ratings on Rolls-Royce shares

| Dr. James Fox

Analysts and investors alike are incredibly bullish on Rolls-Royce shares. Dr James Fox explains why the stock looks so strong.

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What are the best UK shares to buy in 2024 to aim for a million?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

The best UK shares to buy this year may be companies with ample cash flows and solid market positions capable…

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Putting aside £50 a week? Here’s how I’d aim for £71,849 in passive income

| Dr. James Fox

Passive income is the holy grail for many investors. But just how can we turn our weekly surplus into a…

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£8,000 in savings? Here’s how I’d use Warren Buffett’s teachings and aim for riches!

| Dr. James Fox

Warren Buffett is among the most successful investors of all time, and his teachings have inspired millions. Dr James Fox…

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Could these be the top growth stocks of 2024?

| Dr. James Fox

Dr James Fox looks at some of the growth stocks that he believes are poised to outperform the market in…

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These red-hot FTSE winners were once penny stocks, and they could have more to give

| Alan Oscroft

Super cheap penny stocks are easy to find. But picking the ones that are most likely to succeed can take…

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Bitcoin predicted to hit $100k this year! I’m buying FTSE 100 shares instead

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones is resisting crypto hype and banking on FTSE 100 shares to build the wealth he needs for retirement.…

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Here’s the Diageo dividend forecast for 2024 and 2025

| Roland Head

Diageo is facing an unexpected setback, but dividend forecasts suggest that this FTSE 100 stock could now offer value, says…

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Here’s how many Tesco shares I’d need to quit my job and live off the passive income

| Ben McPoland

Our writer is wondering how many Tesco shares he'd need to buy for his portfolio in order to pack in…

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2 FTSE 250 shares with 5%+ dividend yields I’d happily snap up

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane identifies a duo of FTSE 250 shares with yields he thinks could offer him attractive income prospects now…

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Should I target £742 of Imperial Brands dividends by investing £1,000 today?

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane digs into some pros and cons of the Imperial Brands dividend and explains why a long-term mindset helps…

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Up over 50%! 3 reasons buying Sage shares a year ago could have been sage

| Christopher Ruane

Sage shares have jumped by over half in just 12 months. This writer liked the look of the business last…

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Up 50% in 5 years! Can the Glencore share price keep on going?

| Christopher Ruane

After a strong five years for the Glencore share price, can this writer now be tempted to add the mining…

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Turning a £20K Stocks and Shares ISA into a £1,300 monthly income

| Christopher Ruane

How could our writer try to turn a Stocks and Shares ISA into a passive income machine generating a five…

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I’d follow Warren Buffett to start building massive passive income streams

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane considers some lessons from the career of legendary investor Warren Buffett that he thinks could boost his passive…

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What would it take for Rolls-Royce shares to hit £10?

| Christopher Ruane

Rolls-Royce shares have soared in the past year. Our writer considers what it might take for them to hit the…

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My best passive income idea for 2024

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer has been looking at a wide range of passive income ideas for this year. Here's the one he's…

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I’d start buying shares with a spare £750 like this

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane sets out some moves he'd make if he wanted to start buying shares on a limited budget, without…

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£16,000 in savings? I’d buy cheap shares in an ISA to try and retire early

| Stephen Wright

Investors who bought Rolls-Royce shares when they were cheap have seen their investment grow 655%. Stephen Wright looks at where…

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Could the Tesla share price reach $1,580 by 2029?

| Stephen Wright

Elon Musk says the Tesla share price has a long way to go, despite doubling over the last 12 months.…

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A 7% yield but down 20%! Should I buy more shares of this FTSE income stock?

| Stephen Wright

Stephen Wright sees an opportunity in a falling FTSE 250 REIT. With a 7% yield, he’s looking to buy shares…

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I’d buy FTSE 100 shares, but not the FTSE 100

| Stephen Wright

Stephen Wright thinks there’s an inherent risk with investing in the FTSE 100 that can be avoided by buying individual…

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Will the Lloyds share price end 2024 closer to 100p or 25p?

| Alan Oscroft

I think the Lloyds share price could be in for a cracking time this year. But there are plenty of…

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Small-Cap Shares

2024 could be a big year for small-cap value shares. Here are 3 to look at now

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

The set-up for UK small-cap value shares – which have tanked in recent years – looks very attractive as we…

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Small SIPP at 50? I’d make these moves to boost my retirement savings

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

By following a regular investment plan, Zaven Boyrazian explains how to target building a big pile of money using a…

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£10,000 in savings? Here’s how I’d aim for a second income worth £66,828 a year!

| Dr. James Fox

Millions of us invest for a second income, but we need a calculated approach if we want to turn our…

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Never mind savings accounts! I’d invest in quality penny stocks this year

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

2024 could be a terrific year to buy penny stocks for the long run as economic conditions improve. Zaven Boyrazian…

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Stock market recovery 2024: a once-in-a-lifetime chance to build a £1m ISA?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

The 2024 stock market recovery could be a rare chance to send an ISA flying into seven-figure territory. Zaven Boyrazian…

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£20,000 savings? Here’s how I’d aim to turn it into £1,000-a-month passive income

| Alan Oscroft

Want to turn a pot of savings into a regular passive income? I'd make the best use I could of…

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Looking for the FTSE’s greatest value stocks? Here are 2 that I love!

| Royston Wild

These FTSE stocks are two of my favourite UK shares. And right now they're on sale! Here's why I think…

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How I’d invest £400 a month in UK shares to target a £21,473 annual passive income!

| Royston Wild

Royston Wild explains why he thinks regularly investing in UK shares could help him build a substantial passive income in…

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3 FTSE 100 and FTSE 250 value stocks I’d buy for my Stocks & Shares ISA!

| Royston Wild

Buying beaten-down FTSE 100 stocks can be a great way to build long-term wealth. Here are two (along with another…

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