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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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One dirt cheap high-yield share I’d buy in June

| Christopher Ruane

The high yield of this dividend-paying share has grabbed our writer's attention. He'd happily buy it in coming weeks for…

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2 fantastic value stocks for FTSE 100 bargain hunters!

| Dr. James Fox

Dr James Fox details why these two banking giants could be the best value stocks on the UK's blue-chip index.…

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How I’d aim to build a £300k pension pot, starting at age 55

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

It’s never too late to start saving for retirement. Here, Edward Sheldon explains how he'd aim to build a sizeable…

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These FTSE 100 stocks could turn a £10k starting investment into a £5k annual income

| Dr. James Fox

We'd all love a second income, right? Here, our writer looks at how he could use FTSE 100 stocks to…

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Could Rolls-Royce shares ever reach £10?

| Dr. James Fox

Dr James Fox asks whether Rolls-Royce shares could see huge growth in the coming years. The stock trades for a…

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Yields of up to 9.2%! Should I buy these FTSE 100 stocks for extra income?

| Royston Wild

On paper these FTSE companies look like a great way for me to make passive income. But which of these…

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2 UK growth stocks I plan to hold for 10 years or more!

| Royston Wild

I expect these UK stocks to deliver solid earnings growth over the long term. And I think they’re exceptional buys…

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2 dividend stocks investors should buy as recession looms

| Royston Wild

I think these FTSE 100 dividend stocks could be wise investments as the UK economy struggles. Here's why I'd buy…

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I’d buy Apple shares to build wealth and earn passive income

| Stephen Wright

Apple shares have a 0.5% dividend yield. So why does Stephen Wright think there’s a 5% return on offer for…

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Value or growth, which are the best UK stocks to buy right now?

| Alan Oscroft

Looking for cheap stocks to buy today? With markets weak, there are surely plenty of growth and value stocks with…

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No passive income at 40? I’d buy cheap FTSE 100 stocks for big cash dividends!

| Ben McPoland

The FTSE 100 is one of the best places on Earth to look for income stocks. Here's why I'd chose…

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Here’s the BP dividend forecast for 2023 and 2024!

| Royston Wild

BP shares remain very popular with UK income investors. But do I think bubbly dividend forecasts alone make the FTSE…

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3 cheap shares with 7%+ dividends to buy right now?

| Alan Oscroft

I see lots of cheap shares on the UK stock market today. My biggest question is how much longer will…

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Is the London Stock Exchange in danger?

| Ben McPoland

There has been much doomsday talk about the demise of the London Stock Exchange. But are things really as bad…

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Where is the next Tesla to send Scottish Mortgage shares soaring?

| Ben McPoland

Scottish Mortgage shares have been cut in half over the last 18 months. Which stocks does the trust own that…

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2 penny stocks at 52-week lows!

| Ben McPoland

Buying out-of-favour shares can sometimes pay off handsomely. But are these two particular penny stocks worth adding to my portfolio?

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This FTSE 100 share keeps growing its dividend. I’d buy!

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane owns shares in this FTSE 100 business with a long track record of regular dividend increases. He'd happily…

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Warren Buffett built his wealth from scratch. Here’s how I’d aim to do the same!

| Christopher Ruane

By learning from the amazing investment successes of Warren Buffett, our writer hopes to improve his own chances of building…

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Here’s how I’d try to build a £1,000 monthly second income

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer explains the approach he'd take to try and build a four-figure regular second income by investing in the…

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What’s stopping me from buying Unilever shares?

| Cliff D'Arcy

Unilever shares have had a decent year, jumping by nearly a fifth in 12 months. But with the share price…

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One magnificent UK stock I’d buy today and it’s not Tesco or HSBC 

| Harvey Jones

I've zoned in on a top UK stock from the FTSE 100 that offers higher income and growth prospects than…

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Have easyJet shares got further to fly?

| Christopher Ruane

easyJet shares have soared since the start of the year. This writer thinks they could rise further -- but will…

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Turning a £20k ISA into a second income of £1,000 a month!

| Charlie Carman

Earning a sizeable second income from the stock market takes time. But a dedicated dividend investment strategy can yield rewards…

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I’d target a £23,000 annual passive income like this

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane explains how he'd take a long-term investment approach to building substantial and growing passive income streams.

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Here’s one UK share I keep on buying

| Christopher Ruane

This writer has been repeatedly buying this UK share for his portfolio. What's the attraction he sees as an investor?

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3 stocks I will “never” sell

| Paul Summers

Paul Summers takes a look at his portfolio and picks out three stocks he'd be reluctant to ever part with,…

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If I’d invested £1k in CRISPR Therapeutics shares on January 3, here’s what I’d have now!

| Dr. James Fox

This could be the most exciting growth stock out there. Dr James Fox takes a closer look at CRISPR Therapeutics…

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How I’d aim to build wealth through a stock market crash

| Christopher Ruane

This writer doesn't know when the next stock market crash will come. So why is he already preparing investment ideas…

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Here’s why Aston Martin shares may trade on the FTSE 100!

| Dr. James Fox

Many of us in the UK would love to see this iconic brand succeed. Our writer believes Aston Martin shares…

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Can I generate enough passive income to take the summer off work?

| Dr. James Fox

We'd all love to take a summer off right? Our writer explains how he could turn his investments into a…

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Just how much lower can Scottish Mortgage shares fall?

| Alan Oscroft

Are Scottish Mortgage shares set to climb again? Or might they have further to fall first? The discount is still…

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Should I buy this sinking FTSE 250 stock in June?

| Royston Wild

The International Distributions Systems share price has collapsed again this month. Does this make it one of the FTSE 250's…

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2 FTSE 100 value stocks I’d buy to target long-term riches!

| Royston Wild

Buying stocks below their value can supercharge an investor's long term returns. Here are two value stocks I'm thinking of…

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3 top penny stocks I’m looking to buy in June!

| Royston Wild

I've got my eye on some small-cap stocks I think could deliver exceptional long-term returns. Here's why I'd buy these…

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The Lloyds share price looks cheap. Should I be rushing to buy?

| Charlie Keough

The Lloyds share price has struggled in 2023. However, now sitting at 46p, this Fool thinks this presents an opportunity…

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2 UK growth and value stocks I’d buy to hold until 2030!

| Royston Wild

I think these value stocks are too good for growth investors to ignore. I reckon they could deliver exceptional returns…

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Investing £20k in these dividend stocks could get me £1,550 income a year

| Alan Oscroft

At the moment, I see a lot of UK dividend stocks I'd like to buy for my ISA, to help…

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2 incredible FTSE bargains I’d buy for a £20,000 Stocks and Shares ISA

| Ben McPoland

These two stocks are very different but both are trading at attractive valuations. Here's why I'd snap them up today…

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How I’d invest in FTSE 100 stocks to aim for £50k a year in passive income

| Matthew Dumigan

Our writer shares what their chosen strategy would be to aim for £50k a year in passive income by investing…

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How many Vodafone shares must I buy to quit work and live purely off the dividends?

| Harvey Jones

Vodafone shares come with a double-digit yield attached. Would it make sense to plough my savings into this one stock…

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