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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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3 reasons why everyone is talking about Centrica shares right now

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith flags up new deals and a positive AGM update as some of the reasons why Centrica shares are…

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2 shares I’d buy instantly during a stock market crash

| Ben McPoland

Many investors keep a shopping list of shares they'd like to buy during a stock market crash. Here are the…

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I’d buy this unloved FTSE 100 stock and hold it for 10 years

| Ben McPoland

The share price of this FTSE 100 firm is the same now as it was in 2019. Yet its fundamentals…

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Has the IDS share price created the value opportunity of the decade?

| Kevin Godbold

Royal Mail owner International Distribution Services (IDS) may be on the cusp of a turnaround and the share price could…

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Down 26%, is it time to buy this high-dividend FTSE 100 bank?

| Simon Watkins

With an 11%+ dividend last year, a strong balance sheet, government support, and down 26% from February, is it time…

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Buy 3 dividend shares to turn a £20k ISA into a retirement income of £1,231 a month?

| James Beard

There are plenty of dividend shares to choose from. But I've identified three that could help me achieve a four-figure…

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£20k of savings? Here’s how I’d try to turn that into passive income of £14k a year

| Harvey Jones

FTSE 100 shares can generate huge amounts of passive income, but there's no time to lose. The sooner I invest,…

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Savings rates hit 6%! Should I choose cash over a Stocks and Shares ISA?

| Harvey Jones

It's great to see savers finally get a decent return on cash, but my Stocks and Shares ISA should make…

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How I’d make passive income for life with just £5 a day

| Harshil Patel

Regular dividend investing can be an excellent source of passive income. Our writer explains his method to earn extra cash.

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If I was down to my last £100 to invest, I’d buy this growth stock

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith explains the growth stock that he'd buy for long-term gains if he was tight on cash and could…

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2 penny stocks (including a 7% dividend yield) I’d buy right now!

| Royston Wild

I think these penny stocks could be red-hot buys following recent share price weakness. Here's why I'd buy them for…

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Are Rolls-Royce shares getting ready to take off?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Rolls-Royce shares have nearly doubled in price! But is there more upward potential left? Or is the engineering giant at…

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1 FTSE 250 stock to try and beat lingering inflation

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

The latest inflation figures show the Consumer Price Index at 8.7%. But this FTSE 250 stock keeps on delivering results,…

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Did Warren Buffett make a mistake selling TSMC stock?

| John Choong

In one of his shortest-held stocks, Warren Buffett bought and sold TSMC stock in the span of just nine months.…

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Just released: the 3 best growth-focused stocks to buy in July [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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Should I buy this penny share with its 10% dividend yield?

| Sumayya Mansoor

Sumayya Mansoor notes that this penny share has an above-average enticing dividend yield and takes a closer look at it.

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3 high-yield FTSE 100 shares that could be too cheap to miss!

| Royston Wild

Stock market volatility has turbocharged the value on top UK shares. Here are three excellent high-yield stocks on my radar…

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Is this one of the best stocks to buy for returns and growth?

| Sumayya Mansoor

Sumayya Mansoor is looking for top stocks to buy and delves deeper into this well known FTSE 100 giant to…

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Are BT Group and Rio Tinto the FTSE 100’s greatest bargain shares?

| Royston Wild

These FTSE 100 shares are effectively 'on sale' following recent price weakness. But are they still too risky for investors…

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2 UK shares to target for passive income

| Charlie Keough

This Fool is looking to generate some extra cash through passive income. Here, he investigates two stocks he'd potentially buy.

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BUY AND HOLD spelled in letters on top of a pile of books. Alongside is a piggy bank in glasses. Buy and hold is a popular long term stock and shares strategy.
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Down 17% from their March high, Aviva shares look a bargain to me

| Simon Watkins

Down sharply from this year's high, paying stellar dividends, and with a great growth plan, I think Aviva shares are…

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I’d buy 13,380 shares of this FTSE 100 stock for £150 monthly income

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith talks through a FTSE 100 stock that can act as a dividend cash cow to build up a…

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What on earth’s going on with the BT share price?

| Kevin Godbold

Are rising interest rates affecting the BT share price and is the 6% dividend attractive given news flow and the…

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Down 13% from its 2023 high, Shell’s share price looks a bargain to me

| Simon Watkins

Shell’s share price is down 13% this year, but a focus on its core businesses and excellent shareholder rewards make…

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I’d buy 11,650 shares of this high-yield wind farm stock for £1,000 a year in passive income

| Ben McPoland

Investing in dividend shares is a tried-and-tested way of generating passive income. Here’s one green energy stock that I’d buy…

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Now below £10. Are Persimmon shares the bargain of the decade?

| James Beard

Having lost 70% of their value since February 2000, Persimmon shares are now the cheapest they have been in 10…

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How I’d invest £400 in UK shares right now

| James Beard

UK shares appear to be out of favour with investors at the moment. But I think now's the ideal time…

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Why I’d buy dirt cheap shares to capitalise on the stock market recovery

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Investing money in the cheap shares of market leaders can produce much higher returns in the long run. Zaven Boyrazian…

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What’s next for the FTSE 100 in 2023?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Analyst forecasts project double-digit growth for the FTSE 100 index by May 2024. But can the UK's flagship index live…

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The FTSE 100 may be crashing but investors shouldn’t panic

| James Beard

The performance of the FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) has disappointed lately. But one person's trash is another's treasure, so it's time…

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Buying 19,148 Taylor Wimpey shares now would give me a second income of £150 a month

| Harvey Jones

Dividends from UK housebuilding stocks offer a generous second income right now and Taylor Wimpey looks more resilient than most.

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My recipe for lifelong passive income: dividend shares and £20 a week

| Dr. James Fox

Dividend shares can be an excellent way to earn a second income. Dr James Fox details how he'd make it…

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Is investing in the stock market still worth it?

| Harshil Patel

It has been a bumpy road for stock market investments. Our writer looks ahead to see what to expect in…

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£25k in savings? Here’s how I’d aim to turn that into passive income of £12k a year!

| Christopher Ruane

With a long-term approach, this writer reckons a £25k lump sum could end up generating a four-figure monthly passive income.…

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These three stocks are the ‘worst’ on the FTSE 100. I want to buy them all

| Harvey Jones

I love buying FTSE 100 stocks when they're out of favour and trading at cheap valuations. These three are tempting,…

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If I’d invested £1k in TUI shares 5 years ago, here’s how much I’d have now!

| Charlie Carman

TUI shares have performed abysmally over the past five years, but will the next five be better for the FTSE…

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A once-in-a-decade chance for life-changing returns from a Stocks and Shares ISA?

| Kevin Godbold

After a long period of economic uncertainty, valuations for stocks and shares are depressed and it’s a good time to…

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3 reasons why I think my Stocks and Shares ISA is about to soar!

| James Beard

Over recent months my Stocks and Shares ISA has taken a bit of a battering. But here's why I think…

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I want steady and reliable passive income. Do these two stocks fit the bill?

| James Beard

Water companies have received some bad press lately. But there are two in the FTSE 100 that could be a…

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Starting from scratch? I’d use the Warren Buffett method to build wealth

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Zaven Boyrazian explores three of Warren Buffett’s most valuable tips for building sustainable long-term wealth in the stock market.

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