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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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Down 11% from March, is it time to buy this FTSE 100 growth stock?

| Simon Watkins

This growth stock is under the radar of many investors, but with great US projects, soaring profits, and an 11%…

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With interest rates at 5%, here are my top 3 passive income ideas

| Stephen Wright

Bonds, REITs, and preferred shares are among Stephen Wright’s best ideas to help UK investors earn passive income and fight…

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

| Charlie Carman

Marks and Spencer shares have enjoyed a positive 2023 so far, but how has the FTSE 250 supermarket group performed…

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Are defence stocks a no-brainer opportunity for investors right now?

| Kevin Godbold

Why Saxo’s head of equity strategy thinks defence stocks will continue to be a winning investment theme for the years…

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Up 20%! Is now the time to buy Wise shares as profits triple?

| Ben McPoland

Wise shares have exploded higher after the UK payments group reported surging profits. Does this make the stock a buy…

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Nvidia is up 178% in 2023! So when will Scottish Mortgage shares rise too?

| Ben McPoland

Many of the AI-related stocks in Scottish Mortgage's portfolio have surged this year. Yet the trust's shares continue to go…

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Is this the best big-picture stock in the FTSE 100?

| Simon Watkins

To some degree, most stocks in the FTSE 100 are being affected by high inflation, rising interest rates and fears…

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The Persimmon share price is sliding. Should I buy more?

| Paul Summers

It's not been a great few months for the Persimmon (LON:PSN) share price. Will our writer be taking advantage?

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The best chance in a decade to buy UK shares for passive income!

| Alan Oscroft

Passive income investors might be wary of purchasing stocks and shares in today's gloom. But we could be heading for…

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£10k of savings? Here’s how I’d try and turn it into £177 monthly passive income

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith shows how by just using a simple lump sum and investing it wisely, he could look to generate…

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5 investing lessons from my very own Warren Buffett!

| Cliff D'Arcy

With a personal fortune of $112bn, Warren Buffett is widely regarded as the world's greatest investor. But I know one…

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£5 a day to invest? Here’s how I’d aim for a lifelong second income!

| Charlie Carman

Earning a second income from dividend stocks doesn't always require a large amount of spare cash. Investing little and often…

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Time to buy after the Aston Martin (AML) share price just jumped?

| Alan Oscroft

The Aston Martin (LON: AML) share price has been climbing in 2023, and just jumped again. Is the long-awaited growth…

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End of the line for Cineworld shares: what we can learn

| Alan Oscroft

It seems the last few chapters in the Cineworld shares sage are about to be written. It's been painful, but…

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Yields up to 9.4%! 2 FTSE 100 stocks I’d buy for BIG dividends today

| Royston Wild

These FTSE-quoted shares offer dividend yields that sail above the 3.7% index average. Here's why I'd buy them for a…

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Hostelworld: should investors buy this small-cap stock as travel recovers?

| Ben McPoland

Hostelworld (LSE:HSW) suffered in the pandemic as travel ground to a halt. But with the industry rebounding strongly, is this…

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2 stocks to consider and buy for the new bull market?

| Kevin Godbold

There are several attractive value and growth stocks on the London market right now and for me, it’s time to…

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2 top penny stocks for savvy investors!

| Royston Wild

I’ve been searching the Alternative Investment Market (AIM) for the best penny stocks to buy. Here are two I think…

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Just released: June’s lower-risk, high-yield stock 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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This FTSE 100 share could be my bargain of the decade

| Cliff D'Arcy

This FTSE 100 share offers a juicy dividend yield of 5% a year, covered 4.5 times by earnings. If this…

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Aston Martin’s share price soars 10% on EV deal! Time to buy?

| Royston Wild

News of a potentially-gamechanging accord with electric car maker Lucid has propelled Aston Martin's share price through the roof.

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Two things that could soon give the Rolls-Royce share price a boost

| Alan Oscroft

After the aero engine firm delivered on its 2022 promises, the Rolls-Royce share price has been looking good. There could…

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Why penny share Braemar plunged 17% today

| Ben McPoland

Braemar (LSE:BMS) stock sank like a stone after announcing a delay to the release of its audited full-year results. Is…

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How many Lloyds shares would I need to stop work and live on dividends?

| Alan Oscroft

Would I ever put all my money in a single stock, especially if it's in Lloyds shares, which are among…

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Is the ITM Power share price primed for lift-off?

| Christopher Ruane

Even after falling steeply in recent years, the ITM Power share price could still fall more, in this writer's view.…

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3 FTSE 100 shares I’ll be watching like a hawk in July

| Paul Summers

The stock market news flow will heat up in July. Our writer highlights three FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) shares he'll…

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As the AFC Energy price keeps falling, could it be a risky bargain?

| Christopher Ruane

The AFC energy share price hit a year low today. With a promising potential sales pipeline, could the company be…

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The Forterra share price is down, so is the stock a buy?

| Kevin Godbold

Despite Forterra’s fallen share price, I think there’s value in this building products maker now and earnings look set to…

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Here’s why the Hammerson share price could be set to climb

| Alan Oscroft

The Hammerson share price has collapsed since the start of the pandemic and soaring inflation is hurting. What's the bright…

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Will GSK’s share price spike on Zantac news be sustained?

| Simon Watkins

GSK’s share price spiked on news of a settlement over Zantac, but other factors also mean it may continue to…

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One FTSE stock I’d buy for second income in July and it isn’t AstraZeneca or Persimmon

| Harvey Jones

This is a brilliant time to buy FTSE 100 stocks to generate a second income as the index is packed…

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2 rebounding stocks I’ve been buying for my ISA

| Ben McPoland

Here's why this Fool recently added a Canadian e-commerce giant and an exciting UK small-cap to his Stocks and Shares…

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This 1 tip from Warren Buffett could be a game-changer for investors

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

By following this tip from the legendary Warren Buffett, investors could dramatically improve their returns, Edward Sheldon believes.

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How much passive income could I generate from a £10k investment in big oil?

| James Beard

Brent crude is down 27% this year. But is now the time to invest in the FTSE 100's oil stocks…

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If I’d invested £1,000 in the Haleon shares spin-off, here’s how much I’d have now

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Haleon shares have been public for almost a year but investors remain hawkish over looming legal risks. Zaven Boyrazian investigates…

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What are the best UK shares to buy if the market melts down?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Consumer credit card debt is rising and may trigger another stock market meltdown, but what are the best shares to…

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Is this FTSE 100 stock one of the best shares to buy now?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

This FTSE 100 stock has surged more than 50% in the last 12 months following rising demand from customers. But…

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How I’d invest £10k in dividend shares to target passive income for life

| Harshil Patel

There’s more to dividend shares than just the yield. Our writer considers how to best earn high-quality, sustainable passive income.

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2 FTSE 100 shares crashing in 2023! Should investors buy?

| Charlie Carman

Buying FTSE 100 shares when their prices are falling can be a lucrative investing strategy. So, are these two stocks…

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Should I buy these FTSE 100 dividend stocks for a long-term second income?

| Royston Wild

These popular dividend shares offer yields comfortably above the UK blue-chip average. Are they too cheap to miss following recent…

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