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Recently released: December’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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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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Down 38% from January, this FTSE 100 dividend star looks cheap to me

| Simon Watkins

This FTSE 100 mining giant is a heavyweight commodities markets player, pays high dividends and is down sharply so looks…

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Savvy insiders are buying this FTSE 250 stock

| James Beard

Insiders are spending thousands on this FTSE 250 stock. But, perhaps more significantly, another retailer is joining in too. What's…

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2 high-yield FTSE 100 stocks! Should I buy them for long-term dividend income?

| Royston Wild

I'm searching for the best UK shares to buy for passive income. But could these high-yielding stocks end up costing…

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At last, this popular FTSE share is getting exciting!

| Cliff D'Arcy

Soon after I bought this FTSE 250 share, it turned into an utter dog. However, it has soared by over…

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2 penny stocks I’d buy to hold for 10 years!

| Royston Wild

I'm searching for the best penny stocks to own for the next decade. Here are two I'll be looking to…

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If starting from scratch with stock market investing, this is what I’d do first

| Kevin Godbold

If I could start again with stock market investing I’d aim to mitigate risk and build things up by following…

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Just released: July’s high-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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Is FTSE 100 company Hargreaves Lansdown a no-brainer stock for dividend investors?

| Mark Tovey

I'm on the hunt for a high-paying FTSE 100 dividend stock. Could Hargreaves Lansdown power my portfolio with passive income?

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£10 a day invested in cheap LSE shares could create a second income of £31,750 a year!

| Ben McPoland

Investing a tenner a day in dirt cheap UK stocks could lock in high returns and secure a very attractive…

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The Santander share price is up 12% in a month! Should I buy this bank instead of Lloyds?

| Harvey Jones

The Santander share price has smashed most banking stocks over the last year and it offers a terrific yield, too.…

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Are National Grid shares a no-brainer buy for dividend investors?

| Alan Oscroft

Investors often rate National Grid shares very highly for building up a long-term passive income portfolio. Are they right to…

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2 FTSE 100 stocks that look tempting as they fall!

| Ben McPoland

FTSE 100 stocks are out of favour and valuations appear extremely cheap. Here are two Footsie shares that look enticing…

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A once-in-a-decade opportunity to buy dirt cheap LSE shares?

| Alan Oscroft

Since investors dumped LSE shares in the wake of the Covid crisis, the London stock market has looked very sick…

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How I’d invest my windfall money if inheritance tax is abolished

| Kevin Godbold

Many people could be in for a windfall if inheritance tax is abolished and here’s how I’d invest the extra…

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Forget a stock market crash! Here are 5 reasons shares can keep rising in 2023

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Could we see a stock market crash in the second half of 2023? Possibly. However, Edward Sheldon believes shares are…

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3 stocks to buy before it’s too late!

| James Beard

Stock market bargains don't usually hang around for very long. I've identified three stocks to buy before it's too late.…

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Are Oxford Nanopore shares set to soar?

| Alan Oscroft

Oxford Nanopore shares have fallen since IPO just a couple of years ago. But this medical tech pioneer might have…

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5 reasons why dividend shares can be good for our wealth

| Alan Oscroft

Does it matter whether we invest in dividend shares or growth shares? I buy both, but I've come to like…

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Should investors buy AstraZeneca shares after a 16% pullback?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Several recent developments have pushed AstraZeneca shares down. Is this an excellent buying opportunity for long-term investors?

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One dirt cheap dividend stock I’m desperate to buy and it’s not Persimmon or Vodafone 

| Harvey Jones

This FTSE 100 dividend stock looks like it could beat the market when the economy starts to recover and I'd…

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Are Tullow Oil shares a no-brainer buy at 30p?

| Alan Oscroft

Tullow Oil shares have crashed heavily since late 2019, but oil prices, profits and cash flow have been rising. Is…

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Is Barratt Developments still my top UK stock for 2023?

| Alan Oscroft

How have the past six months affected the choice of my favourite UK stock in 2023? Halfway through the year,…

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Down 20% from February, the BP share price looks a bargain to me

| Simon Watkins

BP’s share price has lost 20% since February but, with rising oil and gas prices, great traders, and stellar shareholder…

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This elite asset manager just gave up on small-cap UK shares! Should I too?

| Ben McPoland

One of Britain's top institutional investors recently closed down a long-running UK Shares fund after years of poor performance.

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Investment ideas for a Stocks and Shares ISA

| Andrew Mackie

Keen to broaden his knowledge, Andrew Mackie explores two mega trends with the potential to open up investment opportunities for…

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FTSE 250 shares are down nearly 25% in 2 years! How I’d capitalise on this rare opportunity

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

The double-digit drop in FTSE 250 shares might be a very rare buying opportunity if investors are smart and effectively…

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£2,000 to invest? Here’s how I’d aim to turn it into £10k by buying cheap shares!

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Investing in high-quality cheap shares can help transform modest lump sums into significant chunks of cash in the long run.…

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UK investing: one of the best FTSE 100 shares to buy in an ISA right now?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Sifting through FTSE 100 shares in these troubled times could be a rewarding investing tactic that can lead to superior…

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At 148p, is it time to buy Rolls-Royce shares?

| Dr. James Fox

Rolls-Royce shares are trading towards the bottom of their range. Dr James Fox explains why this could present an opportunity…

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If I’d put £1,000 in Manchester United shares 5 years ago, here’s what I’d have now

| Dr. James Fox

Manchester United shares have demonstrated extreme volatility in recent months, but where will they go next? Dr James Fox explores.

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After passing its stress test, is now the time to buy Lloyds shares?

| Dr. James Fox

All British banks passed the BoE stress test last week. So, with the share price still below 45p, is it…

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These UK shares are dirt cheap. Time to buy?

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane has been buying UK shares he thinks offer excellent long-term value. Here's why he's upbeat even in a…

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Hargreaves Lansdown shares crashed 60% in 5 years. Should I buy as markets rally?

| Harvey Jones

As markets bounce back I'm tempted for the first time in years to buy Hargreaves Lansdown shares. They now offer…

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Quality investing: how to invest like Warren Buffett and Terry Smith

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Quality investing has the potential to deliver attractive returns over the long run. Here’s a look at how this approach…

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How I finally turned my stock investing around and started building wealth

| Kevin Godbold

For years my stock account failed to make any money, until I did this one thing and investing changed for…

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Forget gold! I’d buy cheap UK shares now before the next stock market rally

| Kevin Godbold

I think I’m seeing a once-in-a-decade opportunity to profit from cheap UK shares, but it’s time-limited, so I’m acting right…

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At 43p, are Lloyds shares a slam-dunk buy?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

The Lloyds share price continues to limp below 50p. But could this be an excellent entry point for long-term investors…

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Britons don’t invest enough money in shares, according to a leading think tank

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Over the long term, shares consistently outperform cash savings. However, many Britons today continue to avoid the asset class.

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How to use the Warren Buffett method to target a £1,000 monthly passive income

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Warren Buffett’s method of investing could help individuals build worthwhile passive income from an investment portfolio, even when earning a…

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How to aim for a million using the top dividend stocks in 2023

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Buying and holding dividend stocks might be dull, but they can unlock enormous volumes of wealth in the long run.…

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