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Just released: the 3 best growth-focused stocks to consider buying in January [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 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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Market Movers

The Whitbread share price is on fire in 2023! Should I buy some stock for my ISA?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

The Whitbread share price is enjoying a strong uptrend right now. Here, Edward Sheldon looks at whether the hotel stock…

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Dividend Shares

How to target 10% from dividend stocks for high passive income now

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith explains that generating a high yield from dividend stocks is possible if done correctly, offering high passive income…

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2 great dividend shares I’m buying now

| Muhammad Cheema

AbbVie and Coca-Cola are two dividend shares that I like the look of. Let’s take a deeper dive below to…

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The Games Workshop dividend strikes again! Buying time?

| Christopher Ruane

The latest quarterly trading update brought great news about the Games Workshop dividend. Our writer considers whether to invest.

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Is the ITV share price as dirt cheap as it seems?

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane reckons the ITV share price continues to look cheap. But could he be missing something other investors aren't?

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Growth Shares

I just bought £2.2k worth of this Warren Buffett-owned tech stock for my ISA

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Edward Sheldon just snapped up some shares in an up-and-coming cloud computing company that legendary investor Warren Buffett has also…

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How I’d invest £200 a month for an £11,268 second income

| John Fieldsend

Could a £200 a month saving rate lead to a £11,268 second income? I think it’s more than possible, and…

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Should I buy ARM Holdings shares after the IPO?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Edward Sheldon looks at whether ARM Holdings shares are a good investment after the semiconductor company’s blockbuster IPO this week.

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3 dirt cheap UK shares I’d buy for my SIPP in 2023

| Alan Oscroft

Whether I buy them in an ISA or a SIPP, I look for the same value UK shares. Right now,…

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Why the stock market could still crash in 2023

| Stephen Wright

The macroeconomic situation in the UK has Stephen Wright wary of a stock market crash. Here’s how he’s getting himself…

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2 top penny stocks I’m looking to buy for the lithium boom

| Royston Wild

The lithium sector is tipped to explode, and these penny stocks could be great ways to capitalise on the boom.…

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10.5% yield! Here’s what the charts say for the Vodafone dividend

| John Fieldsend

The Vodafone dividend looks huge right now after passing the 10% mark. Do these four charts make it look like…

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Just released: our 3 top small-cap stocks to buy in September [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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Dividend Shares

I’d put £20,000 in these 3 dividend shares to target £1,500 in annual passive income

| John Choong

With a sizeable lump sum, here's how I'd invest it in a trio of popular dividend shares to generate a…

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Down 19%, is British American Tobacco’s share price the FTSE 100’s greatest bargain?

| John Fieldsend

The British American Tobacco share price is down 19% year-to-date. Could this be a brilliant FTSE 100 bargain? Or am…

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With no savings at 30, I’d use Warren Buffett’s golden rule to build wealth

| John Fieldsend

If I wanted to build wealth with stocks starting with no savings at 30, Warren Buffett’s golden rule might be…

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The Rolls-Royce share price is its highest in years. Time to buy?

| Christopher Ruane

The Rolls-Royce share price has hit its highest point since before the pandemic. Christopher Ruane sees reasons to be optimistic…

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Up 110% this year! Could buying Aston Martin shares turbocharge my portfolio?

| Christopher Ruane

After more than doubling so far this year, our writer thinks Aston Martin shares might have more good road ahead.…

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Should I buy this hot FTSE 250 stock, up 30% in 3 weeks?

| Alan Oscroft

Sometimes the biggest mover in the FTSE 250 just isn't a company I expect to see there. But this one…

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5 things to understand before you start investing

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane lays out a handful of principles he would bear in mind if he was to start investing for…

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If I’d put £5k in Tesla shares 10 years ago, here’s how much I’d have now

| Christopher Ruane

The past decade has been stellar for Tesla shares. Our writer doesn't own them but draws some lessons from their…

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3 reasons to consider Barratt Developments shares in September 2023

| Kevin Godbold

Here’s why FTSE 100 housebuilder Barratt Developments (LSE: BDEV) shares could be worth investors’ further research time now.

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Investing For Beginners

Can I buy ARM shares as one of the biggest IPOs ever launches today?

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith previews the IPO of ARM shares and explains why it's best to be careful about buying within the…

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Does an 8.5% dividend yield make Taylor Wimpey shares the FTSE 100’s best buy?

| Alan Oscroft

There might still be a few bumps in the road ahead, but here's why Taylor Wimpey shares look like a…

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Investing For Beginners

I’d buy 11,260 shares in these stocks for hundreds in monthly second income

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith reveals five stocks that he believes could set him up for hundreds of pounds in dividends as a…

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Down 15%! Why did the THG share price crash today?

| Ben McPoland

The THG share price plunged after the e-commerce firm posted its interim report. Could this be an opportunity for me…

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Ignore risk and just invest?

| G A Chester

Apple and two UK stocks fell last week, hit by the materialisation of two very different risks. Identifying and assessing…

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As Mike Ashley keeps buying, will the boohoo share price finally climb?

| Alan Oscroft

If the big buyers are on the trail, doesn't that mean the boohoo share price is too low and must…

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4.9%, 8.6% and 10.5% yields! One UK stock I’d avoid and two I’d buy

| John Fieldsend

It’s not hard to find big yields among UK stocks right now. The challenge is finding good stocks that can…

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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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A 9.8% yield! Time for me to buy this LSE gem for huge passive income?

| Simon Watkins

This overlooked financial stock has excellent business prospects, looks undervalued, and has a yield that could make me big passive…

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Here’s why I’ll never give up on my Lloyds shares

| Alan Oscroft

Lloyds shares have been a poor performer in my ISA for years now. Is it finally time for me to…

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Here’s how I’d invest a £20k ISA to target a £10,250 yearly second income

| Harshil Patel

Dividend shares can potentially provide a lucrative second income. Our writer considers his plan to earn an extra five-figure sum…

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8% a year! These 5 FTSE 100 shares pay world-class income

| Harvey Jones

Some of my favourite FTSE 100 shares now offer ultra-high yields and are available at bargain basement prices. These really…

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2 top FTSE 100 dividend stocks that are dirt cheap

| Michael Que

Many investors want to buy dividend stocks. I want to share some companies that are look cheap and likely to…

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2 FTSE 100 stocks I’d buy for BIG dividends in 2024!

| Royston Wild

Recent market volatility has turbocharged dividend yields on many top FTSE 100 stocks. Here are two I'd buy for passive…

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How investors could aim for a £20k second income using the Warren Buffett method

| Alan Oscroft

Warren Buffett is perhaps the most successful stocks and shares investor ever. Who better to turn to to learn how…

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Are BT shares the FTSE 100’s best bargain? Here’s what the charts say!

| Royston Wild

The BT share price has sunk lately. Should I consider opening a stake in the FTSE 100 firm? Or is…

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Rolls-Royce’s share price is still rocketing! Time to buy in?

| Royston Wild

Rolls-Royce's share price has taken off thanks to internal improvement and the airline industry recovery. Should I snap up the…

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Dividend Shares

£10k of savings? Here’s how I’d aim to turn that into passive income of £500 a month

| John Choong

With £10,000 available to invest, here's how I'd work to turn that into a steady passive income stream through investing…

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UK REITs: a once-in-a-decade passive income opportunity

| Stephen Wright

The FTSE 350 REIT index is at its lowest level in a decade. Stephen Wright thinks it’s time to look…

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