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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 much money do you need in an ISA to earn a £30,000 passive income at 55?

| Royston Wild

The tax benefits and versatility of the Stocks and Shares ISA can make it a powerful wealth builder over time.…

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Down 41%, can the Greggs share price stage a recovery?

| Dr. James Fox

The Greggs share price has performed very poorly over the past 12 months, but that didn’t surprise me. The stock…

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2 excellent growth shares I recently added to my ISA

| Ben McPoland

Our writer highlights a pair of growth companies that he recently bought for his Stocks and Shares ISA. Why is…

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The UK’s favourite stocks are red hot… these FTSE shares may perform better

| Dr. James Fox

Dr James Fox takes a closer look at some of the UK’s overlooked stocks that he believes could vastly outperform…

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How much money do I to put into need in an ISA for £1,000 in passive income each month?

| Dr. James Fox

The Stocks and Shares ISA is an incredible vehicle for Britons to build wealth and take an income from their…

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Dividend Shares

Are National Grid shares a bargain under £11?

| John Fieldsend

National grid shares have been rising in recent months and look set to finally break the £11 mark. Could they…

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This high-flying FTSE 100 growth share is a play on Elon Musk’s SpaceX. Excited? Worried?

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones praises the tech-focused Scottish Mortgage Investment Trust and highlights its biggest opportunity. But he also offers a word…

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Could Ferrari’s disappointing earnings forecast help the Aston Martin share price?

| James Beard

The Aston Martin share price has crashed 97% since the luxury car maker’s IPO in 2018. But could a rival's…

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Will AI stocks usher in a golden age of passive income?

| John Fieldsend

The rise of AI might herald an economic golden age. If it does, will earning passive income through the stock…

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After rising 50% in 6 months can the Glencore share price continue to smash the market?

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones is thrilled to see the Glencore share price finally springing into life and examines whether the FTSE 100…

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2 FTSE 100 growth stocks to consider in late 2025!

| Royston Wild

Soaring gold and copper prices have pushed these FTSE growth stocks sharply higher. Royston Wild believes they can keep rising.

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This FTSE 100 fund manager says 1 powerful megatrend is just getting started

| Ben McPoland

Ben McPoland reveals which megatrend this star FTSE 100 fund manager recently said he's bullish on (hint: it's not artificial…

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3 strategies to try and avoid losing money in a stock market crash

| Stephen Wright

JP Morgan CEO Jamie Dimon warned this week of a potential stock market crash. But what’s going to cause it…

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Dividend Shares

Passive income alert: this high-yielding FTSE 250 stock just fell 4.6% in a day!

| Stephen Wright

Shares in Taylor Wimpey fell almost 5% in a day this week. With no update from the company, is this…

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Up 55% since April, is the Nasdaq about to crash spectacularly?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

The tech-focused Nasdaq index has delivered extraordinary returns for investors lately. Could the bull market be about to end badly?

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Could the Vodafone share price hit 100p by Christmas?

| James Beard

Our writer speculates on what needs to happen for the Vodafone share price to reach three figures in time for…

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Could an EV boom send lithium penny stocks soaring in 2026?

| Mark Hartley

Mark Hartley explores whether rising EV demand could ignite a lithium rally in 2026 – and one UK penny stock…

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FTSE 100 stocks have never been higher… and the Bank of England’s getting nervous

| James Beard

The Bank of England has issued a warning that some equity valuations are looking stretched. Our writer considers the implications…

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Meet the small-cap UK bank that’s leaving both S&P 500 and FTSE 100 giants in the dust

| Mark Hartley

Mark Hartley explores how Secure Trust Bank’s 236% surge is outpacing global stocks, even S&P 500 giants. Can the small-cap…

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Here’s the best time to start a SIPP

| Dr. James Fox

The SIPP is a great vehicle for taking control of your retirement. Dr James Fox explains how it can be…

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Is there any value left in the Rolls-Royce share price?

| Dr. James Fox

The Rolls-Royce share price has smashed expectations over the past three years, delivering unmatched growth. Is there any value left?

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3 reasons why gold prices could keep soaring!

| Royston Wild

Gold prices have surged in 2025. Here Royston Wild explains why they could keep climbing, and discusses an ETF investors…

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How to add alternative investments like gold, private equity, and property to a Stocks and Shares ISA

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

With a Stocks and Shares ISA, it’s possible to gain exposure to all kinds of asset classes including commodities, property,…

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Just released: our 3 top small-cap stocks to consider buying in October [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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Has Lloyds (and its share price) had a lucky escape?

| James Beard

Following an announcement by the Financial Conduct Authority, investors breathed a sigh of relief and sent the Lloyds share price…

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Why the next stock market crash could be this decade’s best buying opportunity

| Andrew Mackie

This Fool explains why he's waiting on the sidelines for the right moment as a stock market crash could finally…

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Growth Shares

2 growth stocks with P/E ratios below the FTSE 100 average

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith points out a couple of growth stocks that look attractively valued when he considers each company's future outlook.

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Here’s how the motor finance scandal could impact Lloyds shares long term

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith comments on the latest news out regarding the motor finance investigation and talks through long-term implications for Lloyds…

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Lloyds shares drop on car loan news! Is this a dip-buying opportunity?

| Royston Wild

Lloyds shares have dropped after it warned of higher provisions for the mis-selling of car loans. Is the FTSE 100…

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The HSBC share price isn’t having a good day, but I don’t think shareholders should be alarmed

| James Beard

Our writer reflects on today’s (9 October) fall in the HSBC share price. But he still thinks the UK’s most…

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Prediction: analysts say the Taylor Wimpey share price will climb 31% in a year! Really?

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones is bowled over by optimistic forecasts for the Taylor Wimpey share price, and there's plenty of income on…

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HSBC shares sink 6% on Hong Kong news! Is this a dip-buying opportunity?

| Royston Wild

HSBC shares have tumbled after plans to acquire Hang Seng Bank were poorly received. Royston Wild analyses the news.

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Is now my chance to snap up this FTSE 100 stock?

| Stephen Wright

At an unusually low multiple with positive signs of future growth, is this Stephen Wright’s chance to buy a FTSE…

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Despite trading at levels not seen since 2011, there’s a surprising amount of value left in Tesco’s £4+ share price after H1 results

| Simon Watkins

Tesco’s share price is around a 14-year high, but does this mean no value remains in the stock? I ran…

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Down 43% despite solid results, is this FTSE 250 fast-food favourite a major bargain at its current sub-£17 price?

| Simon Watkins

This FTSE 250 food retailer has lost a lot of ground over the year, but it could be a major…

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£10k in savings? Don’t let it gather dust — target a £4k annual second income

| Mark Hartley

Our writer outlines a few simple methods of securing a second income by investing in dividend shares with just £10,000…

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How much do you need in a Stocks and Shares ISA to aim for a £2.5k monthly retirement income?

| Mark Hartley

Mark Hartley finds out how much a UK investor should ideally put in a Stocks and Shares ISA to achieve…

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3 UK shares to consider this month as major brokers raise their price targets

| Mark Hartley

Major brokers have upgraded price targets for Tesco, HSBC and Bodycote. Our writer considers why investors might want to take…

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This FTSE 250 firm continues to outshine its rivals

| Stephen Wright

Despite a recent slowdown, FTSE 250 pub chain JD Wetherspoon’s like-for-like sales growth is still well ahead of the wider…

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Could the BT share price take off?

| James Beard

Since October 2020, the BT share price has risen over 70%. But has the business made any progress since its…

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