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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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Retirement Articles

How to use a Stocks and Shares ISA to retire early

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

One of the most attractive features of the Stocks and Shares ISA is that money can be accessed at any…

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Dividend Shares

2 dividend stocks yielding above 7% that aren’t banks or miners

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith looks at some lower-profile choices of dividend stocks to include in a portfolio with above-average dividend yields.

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No savings? I’d use these methods to build passive income that could serve me a lifetime!

| Charlie Keough

Building a passive income with zero savings may seem difficult. But this Fool is confident by adopting these methods he…

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Are 2023’s cheap shares a rare chance to get richer?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Zaven Boyrazian highlights how unpleasant market corrections give investors the rare opportunity to potentially lock in higher returns with cheap…

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I’d buy 35 shares a week of this FTSE 100 stock for £1k passive income

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

The FTSE 100 is full of lucrative dividend stocks with chunky payouts, thanks to all the recent volatility. Here’s one…

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I’d drip-feed £250 a month into the FTSE 250 to try and retire in style

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Buying index funds tracking the FTSE 250 could lead to a multi-million-pound portfolio in the long run, drastically improving retirement…

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The Rolls-Royce share price: are we nearing the peak?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

The Rolls-Royce share price is finally heading back in the right direction. But can this momentum be maintained, or will…

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2 quality ETFs I’d buy today to kickstart a Stocks & Shares ISA

| Ben McPoland

Ben McPoland takes a look at two investments he'd consider making right now to get a new Stocks and Shares…

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Up 62% in 1 year! Why is the Games Workshop share price on fire?

| Ben McPoland

The Games Workshop share price exploded higher at the end of last week and has now more than trebled over…

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Up 224%, has the Centrica share price hit boiling point?

| Dr. James Fox

The Centrica share price just keeps getting stronger. But has it gone too far, and could investors get burned? Dr…

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Is the Tesco share price oversold or overpriced?

| Dr. James Fox

The Tesco share price has outperformed the index over the past 12 months. Dr James Fox explores whether it's still…

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Stock market correction: is this a rare chance to get richer? Here’s what the charts say

| Dr. James Fox

The UK stock market is still recovering from a correction earlier in the year. So, is this a rare chance…

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Is the premium Arm share price warranted?

| Dr. James Fox

Does the Arm share price deserve to be be trading at a premium following its post-IPO surge last week. Dr…

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Is the BAE share price ‘locked on’ for further returns?

| Dr. James Fox

The BAE share price has gone from strength to strength on the back of the Ukraine conflict. Dr James Fox…

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8.5% yield and oversold! Here’s why I’m buying Legal & General shares

| Dr. James Fox

Legal & General shares have underperformed the market this year. Dr James Fox explains why fortunes may change for this…

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Warren Buffett’s net worth hits $123bn! Here’s one strategy we can all copy

| Dr. James Fox

Warren Buffett is among the most successful investors of all time. Dr James Fox takes a closer look at one…

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My 3 best-performing FTSE 100 stocks in 2023

| Ben McPoland

The UK's blue-chip index may not have performed strongly since the turn of the year but these FTSE 100 stocks…

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Should I buy dirt cheap shares now, or wait for a crash?

| Christopher Ruane

Now that Christopher Ruane has found some cheap shares, should he buy them today or wait to see what happens…

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Growth Shares

Investing for the next 10 years? Here are 3 top growth stocks with bags of potential

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Edward Sheldon believes that over the next decade, these three growth stocks could produce enormous returns for long-term investors.

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Investing Articles

No passive income? I’d buy UK shares now to unlock the power of compound interest!

| Ben McPoland

There has rarely been a better time to start building a passive income portfolio of dirt-cheap dividend shares listed on…

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Growth Shares

Is this special FTSE 250 stock primed for explosive growth to make me rich?

| John Choong

With tremendous growth opportunities in global travel retail, is this FTSE 250 stock set for massive gains for my portfolio?

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Down 16%, should I rush to buy shares in this FTSE 100 Dividend Aristocrat?

| Stephen Wright

Shares in this Dividend Aristocrat are trading at a 52-week low. So should Stephen Wright start making room in his…

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3 things every Stocks and Shares ISA investor needs to know

| Alan Oscroft

Want to get the best out of a Stocks and Shares ISA? Here are three of the most important things…

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Investing For Beginners

Contributing to a SIPP? Here are 3 top investments to consider

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Edward Sheldon highlights three investment ideas for a SIPP, including a fund, an investment trust, and a stock with bags…

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Can I turn an empty ISA into £22,000 of tax-free annual passive income?

| Dr. James Fox

We'd all love a passive income. But is it possible to generate one starting with nothing? Dr James Fox explains…

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Investing Articles

What could drive the Lloyds share price in 2023 and beyond?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Zaven Boyrazian investigates the primary economic factors influencing the Lloyds share price and what investors can potentially expect in the…

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5.2% yield and heaps of potential! Is this FTSE 100 stock a slam dunk buy?

| Dr. James Fox

After narrowly avoiding relegation from the FTSE 100 last month, this stock looks like a great purchase for my portfolio.…

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How I’d invest £20k in an ISA for a growing 6% dividend yield

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Zaven Boyrazian explores how to find potentially winning dividend shares with high yields for sustainable long-term passive income in an…

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£10k Stocks & Shares ISA? Here’s how I’d aim for £100k!

| Dr. James Fox

With a disciplined plan for savings, and a strong investment strategy, it's possible to grow a huge Stocks and Shares…

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Here’s the UPGRADED dividend forecasts for BAE Systems to 2025!

| Royston Wild

FTSE 100 weapons specialist BAE Systems has an excellent track record of dividend growth, and current forecasts suggest there's more…

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With inflation at 6.8%, I’m using the Warren Buffett method to buy shares

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Zaven Boyrazian looks at how Warren Buffett navigates the stock market during high inflation periods and highlights his tactics for…

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My ISA is ready for a 2023 stock market correction

| Ben McPoland

Our writer reveals where he'd fish during a stock market correction in order to try and generate market-beating returns.

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3 costly ISA mistakes to avoid

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane explains a trio of investment ideas used by Warren Buffett he hopes can reduce potential losses in his…

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Could this FTSE 100 stock offer a 14% annual return over the next decade?

| Stephen Wright

Strong returns on invested capital make Halma shares an interesting proposition for Stephen Wright. Is the FTSE 100 stock a…

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Forget gold! I’d rather invest in a Stocks and Shares ISA

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane explains why he plans to keep investing money in his Stocks and Shares ISA rather than trying to…

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No savings? I’m using the Warren Buffett method as I aim to get rich

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane explains how he'd aim to build a stock market portfolio by learning lessons from a master investor --…

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I’ve been buying this FTSE 250 stock to start building a dividend snowball

| Stephen Wright

Primary Health Properties is a FTSE 250 REIT that Stephen Wright has been buying shares in. Here’s how it fits…

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£20k of savings? Here’s how I’d aim to turn that into passive income of £1k each month

| Christopher Ruane

With a straightforward strategy and long-term investing mindset, this writer thinks he could build a four figure monthly passive income…

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Dividend Shares

Is this high-yield income stock the gateway to generating a lifetime of passive income?

| John Choong

With a sky-high yield and solid growth prospects, this dividend stock entices me as an opportunity to passively produce lifelong…

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Investing For Beginners

The secret to building a £100k ISA

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Building up a £100k ISA can take time and effort. But with the right approach, it's definitely possible, says Edward…

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