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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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I’d invest £10 a day in cheap FTSE 100 shares to aim for a million-pound ISA

| Harvey Jones

The FTSE 100's packed with top UK shares trading at low valuations. Now's a brilliant time to start building long-term…

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What’s gone wrong with the BP share price?

| Harvey Jones

The BP share price has hardly shifted over the last decade and is falling again. But does the dividend income…

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£10k invested in Rolls-Royce in the Covid crash would be worth this much now

| Alan Oscroft

Rolls-Royce shares tell one of the biggest recovery stories since the early days of the pandemic. Investors will want more.

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I’m tempted by the IAG share price but I’ll buy these 2 dirt cheap FTSE shares first

| Harvey Jones

Covid lockdowns are a fading memory as people start flying again and the IAG share price soars. Yet I see…

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Are these 3 FTSE 100 super-growth stocks the best shares to buy today?

| Harvey Jones

This trio of FTSE 100 growth stocks were the best shares to buy five years' ago. But that's history. The…

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3 dirt cheap FTSE 100 shares to buy near 52-week lows?

| Alan Oscroft

It's not a good idea to try timing the market. But when FTSE 100 shares reach new lows, it has…

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Warren Buffett: 3 life-changing investing tips every investor should know

| John Choong

Warren Buffett has been one of the most successful investors. Here are three of his most successful tips on how…

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3 unloved FTSE 100 and FTSE 250 stocks I’m thinking of buying in September!

| Royston Wild

I've been searching for the best value FTSE 100 stocks to buy next month. Here's one I like and two…

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Just released: our 3 top income-focused stocks to buy before September [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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£10k in Barclays shares in the stock market crash would be worth this much now

| Alan Oscroft

The banks have suffered pain in 2023, but Barclays shares would have been a great buy back in 2020. Are…

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Is Tesco stock a buy for passive income today? Here’s what the charts say

| Ben McPoland

Ben McPoland goes through visual depictions of different financial metrics to assess whether Tesco stock is worth buying for the…

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8%+ yields! Should I buy these high-yield shares from the FTSE 100 and FTSE 250?

| Royston Wild

These UK high-yield dividend shares offer gigantic yields of up to 10.4%! But are they brilliant buys at current prices…

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3 quality dividend shares paying over 10% a year

| Cliff D'Arcy

These three FTSE 100 dividend shares offer among the highest cash yields in the London market. And their prices are…

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Up 40% in a month, here’s one FTSE 250 stock to consider

| Sumayya Mansoor

Sumayya Mansoor breaks down this FTSE 250 stock which has seen its share price soar in the past month.

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4.6% to 8.3% dividend yields! Should I buy these FTSE 100 shares for passive income?

| Royston Wild

Recent stock market volatility has turbocharged dividend yields on many UK shares. Could these stocks be a great way for…

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3 FTSE 100 shares for delicious dividend income

| Cliff D'Arcy

These three FTSE 100 stocks have all tumbled in 2023 so far. However, I just bought all three for their…

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4 reasons why this penny stock could double over coming years

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith offers several reasons for a particular penny stock to rally in the near future based on the current…

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One FTSE 100 stock I’d buy ahead of a bull run!

| Sumayya Mansoor

Our writer explains why this FTSE 100 stock is on her radar to boost her holdings ahead of any impending…

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Near 52-week lows, is the Diageo share price dip a buying opportunity?

| Ben McPoland

The Diageo share price has dropped nearly 5% in a month. Why is it languishing near a one-year low and…

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Is Diageo one of the best FTSE 100 value stocks to buy? Here’s what the charts say!

| Royston Wild

Diageo still looks expensive despite 2023's share price drop. But could it actually be a top stock to buy for…

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Should I consider snapping up Crocs shares?

| Gordon

Crocs shoes certainly divide opinion, but with fundamentals improving, could Crocs shares be a no brainer? Gordon Best takes a…

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2 great FTSE 100 shares lurking in the shadows

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith focuses on two FTSE 100 shares he feels don't enjoy the level of attention their Footsie peers get…

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Just released: our 3 top small-cap stocks to buy in August [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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2 shares I just bought for a hefty second income

| Cliff D'Arcy

As prices dropped in August, I bought these two cheap dividend stocks. Together, they offer a second income worth a…

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Time to buy this unloved FTSE 100 stock for serious passive income?

| Simon Watkins

Down 25% this year, but with good H1 results, a sound business strategy, and an 8.6% yield, this stock looks…

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Here’s why this could be the best FTSE 250 income stock to buy right now

| Alan Oscroft

This income stock offers a bumper dividend yeld of 10%, and it looks like it could be near the bottom…

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If I’d bought £10k of Lloyds shares in the stock market crash, I’d have this much now

| Alan Oscroft

With hindsight, buying Lloyds shares when the stock market crashed would have been a winning decision. But what comes next?

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3 dirt cheap LSE stocks to buy near 52-week lows?

| Alan Oscroft

A good few LSE stocks have recovered from the pain of the past few years. But plenty are still down,…

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2 cheap FTSE 100 stocks to buy for the next stock market crash?

| Alan Oscroft

Are stock markets set for a new fall? Some financial headlines seem to say so. But these FTSE 100 stocks…

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I’d buy FTSE 100 shares before the index surges past 8,000

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Economic uncertainty continues to plague the stock market. Yet analyst forecasts predict FTSE 100 shares remain on track for long-term…

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Is it time to give up on the FTSE 100?

| James Beard

The FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) appears to be going nowhere. Is it time to look elsewhere or remain loyal to…

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The Rolls-Royce share price is up 110%! Is it still undervalued?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

The Rolls-Royce share price still looks cheap, even after doubling! Is this a chance for investors to jump on the…

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2 of the best dividend shares to buy now for UK investors?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

2022 was a rough year for investors, but plenty of UK stocks now offer chunky payouts. Here are two that…

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Why is nobody talking about this gem of a FTSE 250 stock?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Zaven Boyrazian explores a FTSE 250 stock that has fallen from grace to uncover whether a buying opportunity has emerged…

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7.5% dividend yields! 2 UK shares I’d buy in August and hold for 10 years

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Zaven Boyrazian explores two British shares offering impressive dividend yields that look sustainable and expandable in the long run.

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Close to a 52-week low, are Vodafone shares the ultimate value stock?

| James Beard

Vodafone shares are close to their 52-week low. But our writer thinks this FTSE 100 stalwart could make a great…

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Aviva share price dips to near-year low! Is this an unmissable buying opportunity?

| Dr. James Fox

The Aviva share price has dipped to 380p, just above its year low of 366p. Dr James Fox explores whether…

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How to invest like billionaire Warren Buffett as the FTSE 100 nears a bear market!

| Dr. James Fox

Warren Buffett is among the most successful investors of all time. So as the FTSE 100 dips, maybe it's time…

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3 of the ‘safest’ dividend stocks on the planet

| Ben McPoland

Not all dividend stocks are created equal. Some have payouts that appear far safer than others. Ben McPoland looks at…

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Is this a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to buy AI stocks?

| John Choong

Having risen rapidly in 2023, AI stocks have taken a breather. Could now be the best time to buy and…

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