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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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Here’s how to invest £5,000 in an ISA for a 7% dividend yield

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

There are over 90 UK shares paying a dividend yield of 7%, or more. But how can you tell which…

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1 investment trust from the London Stock Exchange to check out in 2026

| Ben McPoland

Find out why our writer thinks this investment trust -- which holds SpaceX and is listed on the London Stock…

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Here’s how much a £20,000 Stocks and Shares ISA can be worth after 10 years of investing

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Not using the Stocks and Shares ISA annual allowance is a critical mistake that could cost investors over £340,000 in…

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As the Lloyds share price heads towards a pound, is it still a bargain?

| Christopher Ruane

The Lloyds share price has been on a roll over the past few years. Our writer gives his take on…

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Can someone invest like Warren Buffett with a spare £500?

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane explains why an investor without the resources of billionaire Warren Buffett could still learn from his stock market…

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Can these 2 incredible FTSE 250 dividend stocks fly even higher in 2026?

| Mark Hartley

Mark Hartley examines the potential in two FTSE 250 shares that have had an excellent year and considers what 2026…

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Is 45 too late to start investing?

| Christopher Ruane

Investing at different life stages can come with its own challenges -- and rewards. Our writer considers why a 45-year-old…

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UK shares look cheap — but the market might be about to take notice

| Stephen Wright

UK shares have traded at a persistent discount to their US counterparts. This can create huge opportunities, but investors need…

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This FTSE 100 growth machine is showing positive signs for a 2026 recovery

| Stephen Wright

FTSE 100 distributor Bunzl is already the second-largest holding in Stephen Wright’s Stocks and Shares ISA. What should his next…

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I asked ChatGPT for the best FTSE 100 stocks to buy for passive income in 2026 and it said…

| Paul Summers

Paul Summers wanted to learn which dividend stocks an AI bot thinks might be worth buying for 2026. Its response…

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Stop missing out! A Stocks and Shares ISA could help you retire early

| Stephen Wright

Investors who don't use a Stocks and Shares ISA get all the risks that come with investing but with less…

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Will Greggs shares crash again in 2026?

| Paul Summers

After a horrible 2025, Paul Summers takes a look at whether Greggs shares could sink even further in price next…

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This quantum computing growth stock could skyrocket 113%, says 1 broker

| Ben McPoland

One team of analysts on Wall Street have put a $100 price target on this high-growth tech stock. Should I…

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Here’s how you can invest £5,000 in UK stocks to earn a second income

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Zaven Boyrazian explains how investing £5,000 in UK stocks could potentially unlock a second income of up to £1,100 in…

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My top 2 disruptive growth stocks to consider buying in 2026

| Ben McPoland

Looking for stocks to buy? Find out why our writer likes this pair of explosive growth shares that have been…

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Prediction: these near-penny stocks could be among 2026’s big winners

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Zaven Boyrazian breaks down two almost penny stocks that expert investors believe could surge next year, delivering between 35% and…

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At 13.2%, this passive income stock has the highest yield on the FTSE 250. And it trades at a 40% discount

| James Beard

Our writer takes a look at the highest-yielding FTSE 250 passive income stock. But how sustainable is this return? Could…

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396 Reckitt Benckiser shares gets me a £1,000 monthly second income. Should I buy more?

| Mark Hartley

Our writer looks into the recovery potential of Reckitt Benckiser, calculating how many shares would deliver decent second income. But…

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Not using a SIPP? Here’s how much money you could be missing out on…

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Over the last 25 years, some smart SIPP investors have made almost £3.5m by putting aside just £500 a month!…

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How much do you need in an ISA to triple the 2026 State Pension?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Even with a 4.8% jump, the UK State Pension's still not enough for a comfortable retirement. Here's how big an…

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2 low-priced dividend stocks I’m buying to target a lifetime of passive income

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

The stock market's filled with low-priced dividend stocks trading for less than a tenner. Here are two that investment analyst…

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How much would you need to invest to be earning a £1,000 monthly passive income by next December?

| Christopher Ruane

What sort of investment might it take to earn a four-figure passive income each month -- and how long would…

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Is the 102p Taylor Wimpey share price a generational bargain?

| John Fieldsend

Taylor Wimpey shares are now just 102p! Is the housebuilder stock a bargain hiding in plain sight or one to…

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With a huge 9% dividend yield, is this FTSE 250 passive income star simply unmissable?

| Alan Oscroft

This isn't the biggest dividend yield in the FTSE 250, not with a handful soaring above 10%. But it might…

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With a big 8.5% dividend yield, is this FTSE 100 passive income star unmissable?

| Alan Oscroft

We're looking at the biggest forecast dividend yield on the entire FTSE 100 here, so can it beat the market…

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Why did the WH Smith share price just slump another 5%?

| Alan Oscroft

The latest news from WH Smith has just pushed the the travel retailer's share price down further in 2025, but…

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How much would you need in a Stocks & Shares ISA to target a £2,000 monthly passive income?

| Christopher Ruane

How big would a Stocks and Shares ISA have to be to throw off thousands of pounds in passive income…

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£10,000 invested in Diageo shares 4 years ago is now worth…

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones has taken an absolute beating from his investment in Diageo shares but is still wrestling with the temptation…

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Dividend-paying FTSE shares had a bumper 2025! What should we expect in 2026?

| Mark Hartley

Mark Hartley identifies some of 2025's best dividend-focused FTSE shares and highlights where he thinks income investors should focus in…

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How long could it take to double the value of an ISA using dividend shares?

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith explains that increasing the value of an ISA over time doesn't depend on the amount invested, but rather…

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£5,000 invested in Tesco shares 5 years ago is now worth this much…

| Alan Oscroft

Tesco share price growth has been just part of the total profit picture, but can our biggest supermarket handle the…

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Here’s why I’m bullish on the FTSE 100 for 2026

| John Fieldsend

There's every chance the FTSE 100 will set new record highs next year. In this article, our Foolish author takes…

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Growth Shares

UK interest rates fall again! Here’s why the Barclays share price could struggle

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith explains why the Bank of England's latest move today could spell trouble for the Barclays share price over…

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2 out-of-favour FTSE 250 stocks set for a potential turnaround in 2026

| Ben McPoland

These famous retail stocks from the FTSE 250 index have crashed in 2025. Here's why 2026 might turn out to…

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Down over 30% this year, could these 3 UK shares bounce back in 2026?

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane digs into a trio of UK shares that have performed poorly this year in search of possible bargains…

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Yields up to 8.5%! Should I buy even more Legal & General, M&G and Phoenix shares?

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones is getting a brilliant rate of dividend income from his Phoenix shares, and a surprising amount of capital…

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Up 7.5% in a week but with P/Es below 8! Are JD Sports Fashion and easyJet shares ready to take off?

| Harvey Jones

easyJet shares have laboured in 2025, but suddenly they're flying. The same goes for JD Sports Fashion. Both still look…

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I think this could be the best no-brainer S&P 500 purchase to consider for 2026

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith reveals a stock from the S&P 500 that he feels has the biggest potential to outperform the index,…

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Up 20% in a week! Is the Ocado share price set to deliver some thrilling Christmas magic?

| Harvey Jones

It's the most wonderful time of the year for the Ocado share price, and Harvey Jones examines if this signals…

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I asked ChatGPT for the 3 best UK dividend shares for 2026, and this is what it said…

| Alan Oscroft

2025 has been a cracking year for UK dividend shares, and the outlook for 2026 makes me think we could…

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