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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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Up 78% in a year, have I missed the boat with this FTSE 100 stock?

| Sumayya Mansoor

Our writer looks at whether it’s too late to buy this FTSE 100 stock for her holdings after its excellent…

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Dividend Shares

Turning an empty ISA into extra income of £18,000 per year!

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane outlines how he would combine regular investment and a long-term horizon to target an £18,000 extra income each…

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Here’s how I’d start investing today with £500

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer sets out how he would start investing from scratch today if he had never bought shares before and…

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I just bought into this hedge fund on the cheap!

| Cliff D'Arcy

Usually, hedge funds are only available to the super-rich. But I bought the cheap shares of this leading asset manager…

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2 FTSE 250 stocks (including a 7.1% yield!) I’d love to buy in September!

| Royston Wild

The FTSE 250 is home to some of London's best value stocks to buy. Here are two I'll be looking…

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Here’s why this could be one of the best UK growth stocks to buy right now

| Alan Oscroft

With so many big dividend stocks looking cheap, it's easy to overlook our top growth stocks. This one just posted…

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Are BP shares undervalued? Here’s what the charts say!

| Dr. James Fox

The fluctuation of BP shares is highly correlated to the price of energy. But the stock trades at a discount…

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Value Shares

Could one of these beaten-up FTSE shares be the next Rolls-Royce?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Edward Sheldon highlights three FTSE shares that have fallen significantly in recent years. Could they produce big returns from here?

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Thinking about buying National Grid shares? 3 things investors need to know

| Gordon

National Grid shares are down 16% in the last year, but could now be the time to start buying? Gordon…

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Is NIO stock now a buy at $11? Here’s what the charts say

| Ben McPoland

NIO stock has been extremely volatile lately and is now down 44% in just one year. Do the charts suggest…

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RC365 is a penny stock again! Should I act now and invest?

| Ben McPoland

We've witnessed a quite remarkable boom and bust cycle in RC365 (LON: RCGH) shares this summer. Is this penny stock…

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Down 15%, is this LSE stock a no-brainer buy for high passive income?

| Simon Watkins

This LSE stock looks a passive income winner to me, with solid H1 results, an 8%+ yield, and trading at…

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I don’t care if the stock market crashes in 2023! I’m still buying FTSE 100 stocks today

| Ben McPoland

Listening to people who make predictions about the stock market crashing could mean missing out on the next bull run.

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Watches of Switzerland shares just fell 21%. Should investors buy the dip?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Watches of Switzerland shares just tanked after news that Rolex is buying Bucherer. Is this a good buying opportunity?

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Retirement Articles

If I invested £3 a day in UK stocks and got 8% a year I could have £750k at retirement

| Harvey Jones

UK stocks are a brilliant way to build retirement wealth because they offer me potential capital growth and dividend income,…

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Are Tesco shares a horrible value trap?

| Paul Summers

It's been a tough few years for holders of Tesco shares. Is it time to ignore the dividend stream and…

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The Barclays share price is close to its 52-week low. Time to buy?

| Paul Summers

The Barclays share price has lagged the FTSE 100 in 2023. Paul Summers considers whether this is a wonderful opportunity…

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Should I buy Nvidia shares in September? Here’s what the charts say!

| Royston Wild

Nvidia's share price has continued to rise following Q2 results. But has all the good news been baked into the…

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1 dirt cheap FTSE 100 dividend stock I’d buy today and it isn’t Persimmon or Vodafone

| Harvey Jones

For those who like a good, cheap dividend stock, both Persimmon and Vodafone look tempting. But I think this one…

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Market Movers

Should I sell Fundsmith Equity and buy a dirt cheap S&P 500 tracker instead?

| Harvey Jones

Terry Smith's flagship vehicle Fundsmith Equity has smashed markets since launch in 2010 but can he carry on winning?

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3 magnificent funds for an ISA that aren’t Fundsmith or Lindsell Train

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Edward Sheldon highlights three top-performing global investment funds that could help ISA investors diversify their portfolios.

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Could Lloyds shares double my money in two years?

| Alan Oscroft

Forecasts look very good for Lloyds shares right now, but the price has still been falling. And I think the…

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Here’s how much the average ISA is worth

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Britons have a lot of money invested in ISAs. And the latest data from the UK government shows the average…

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Up to a 10.8% yield! 2 FTSE 100 income stocks worth buying now?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

These FTSE 100 stocks offer some of the biggest yields on the London Stock Exchange. But does that make them…

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Should I be wary of NIO shares amid the Chinese debt supercycle?

| Dr. James Fox

This EV maker is among the most promising and exciting companies in China. But amid problems in that country, should…

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What are the best shares to buy if a recession hits the UK?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Zaven Boyrazian explores which type of shares could be the best to buy now and what investment strategies to employ…

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How to build a 5-stock passive income portfolio that yields over 6%

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Investing in dividend stocks is a great way to generate passive income. And with the right mix of shares, returns…

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Down 26%, should I buy this 5.4% dividend yield stock for my ISA?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

LondonMetric Property shares have been aggressively sold off in 2023. But is now the perfect buying opportunity for a growing…

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Barclays shares vs Lloyds shares. Which are best? Here’s what the charts say

| Dr. James Fox

Barclays shares are among the cheapest on the FTSE 100 on several metrics. But how do they compare to Lloyds?…

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The Rolls-Royce share price has almost recovered. Is it too late to buy?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

The Rolls-Royce share price is on fire, with the stock more than doubling in the last 12 months. But can…

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Should I invest in Disney in my Stock and Shares ISA?

| Ben McPoland

Disney is an iconic company with an unrivalled treasure trove of intellectual property. But are the shares a buy today…

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Should I buy these 2 value stocks in September?

| Royston Wild

These value stocks trade on rock-bottom P/E and PEG ratios. But are they brilliant buys or potential investor traps?

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Here’s how I’d aim to build a powerful second income portfolio with just £20,000

| Ben McPoland

It is entirely possible to go from an empty portfolio today to one full of dividend stocks paying me a…

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8%+ dividend yields! The 10 highest payouts on the FTSE 100

| Harvey Jones

As stock markets fall 10 Footsie stocks now offer dividend yields of between 8% and 10%, and I can't buy…

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Growth Shares

Aston Martin shares are the FTSE 250’s best performer up 110% in a year. Here’s what I’ll do

| Harvey Jones

Aston Martin shares have accelerated faster than any stock on the FTSE 250 over the past 12 months. Time to…

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2 cheap shares I just had to buy

| Cliff D'Arcy

These two cheap shares have fallen well below their 2023 highs. I just bought into these great businesses for their…

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Aim for a million by investing £100 a week? Here’s how!

| Christopher Ruane

This writer explains how he could try to aim for a million by making regular investments in the stock market…

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2 superb FTSE 250 stocks to consider before the next bull market!

| Alan Oscroft

In a bull market, the smaller and often more growth-focused stocks of the FTSE 250 tend to outperform the bigger…

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Building a £10k second income in an ISA

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Investing in dividend stocks is a straightforward way of creating a second income. Here, Ed Sheldon looks at how it…

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These 4 stocks are set to join the FTSE 100!

| Dr. James Fox

Dr James Fox takes a closer look at the four companies set to earn promotion to the blue-chip FTSE 100…

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