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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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Growth Shares

90p to 255p! Here are the top bank forecasts for Rolls-Royce shares

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith take a look at the reasons behind the current target prices for Rolls-Royce shares over the next year…

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Should I put £20,000 into Lloyds shares to aim for £1,040 in income?

| Alan Oscroft

Should I follow the Warren Buffett approach and go all in with Lloyds shares this year? Here's how I think…

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Should I buy Meta stock for my ISA?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Meta stock is charging higher now, thanks to some recent moves the company has made. Is it a good time…

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Time to buy more of this dirt-cheap value stock?

| James Beard

When it comes to spending my hard-earned cash, I like to bag myself a bargain. Has the time come to…

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3 red-hot dividend shares I’d buy for my Stocks & Shares ISA!

| Royston Wild

These dividend shares all offer yields that smash the average for UK stocks. Here's why I'd buy them for my…

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Just released: May’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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2 growth stocks that might explode in the near future

| John Fieldsend

Growth stocks can be some of the best investments I could make for their earnings potential. Here are my two…

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One top UK income stock I’d buy today and it’s not abrdn or Vodafone

| Harvey Jones

This FTSE 100 income stock offers steady dividend and capital growth prospects. I'd buy it instead of a risky high…

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How I’d invest £20,000 today to aim for £1,375 in passive income

| Alan Oscroft

Here's why I believe depressed financial and property stocks could be the best choices for a passive income portfolio in…

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2 ‘new’ FTSE 100 shares I’ve added to my ISA

| Ben McPoland

These two FTSE 100 shares made it into my investment portfolio recently. Here's why I think they can outperform the…

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3 reasons I’d buy National Grid shares right now!

| John Fieldsend

As the economy stutters, National Grid shares might be a fantastic investment. Here are the three reasons I'd buy in…

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A FTSE 100 share I plan to hold ‘forever’!

| Royston Wild

Buying shares with a long-term view in mind is usually essential to earning market-beating returns. Here's a FTSE 100 share…

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How will tremors in the UK housing market impact Lloyds shares in 2023?

| Charlie Carman

As an investor in Lloyds shares, Charlie Carman is keeping a close eye on the UK's slowing housing market this…

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If I’d invested £1,000 in ASOS shares a year ago, here’s what I’d have now

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith takes a look at the historical performance of ASOS shares and weighs up whether the future could be…

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5 of the FTSE 100’s best value stocks to buy right now?

| Alan Oscroft

I'm seeing a lot of great value stocks on the UK market right now. With prices so low, I reckon…

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£500 to invest? Here’s 1 top penny stock I’d buy now

| Sumayya Mansoor

This penny stock has caught the eye of Sumayya Mansoor. She explains why it could be a great addition to…

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2 FTSE 100 shares to buy in a stock market crash

| Stephen Wright

An industrial conglomerate and a consumer products company are on Stephen Wright’s list of FTSE 100 shares to buy if…

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Should I buy PayPal stock after its fall from $300 to $62?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

PayPal stock has been battered by numerous challenges in recent periods. But does its ongoing potential make it a tempting…

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A rock-solid dividend share I’m considering for my Stocks & Shares ISA

| Royston Wild

I’m looking for the best dividend growth stocks to add to my ISA this week. I think this FTSE 250…

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Glencore shares yield 8%. Should investors buy them?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Glencore shares look cheap and offer an enormous dividend yield. Are they worth buying? Edward Sheldon provides his take on…

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Michael Burry has been buying bank stocks. Should I do the same?

| Stephen Wright

A filing from last night revealed that Michael Burry has been backing up his tweets with his investments. But is…

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2 UK shares near 52-week lows: a rare chance to boost my passive income?

| Charlie Carman

Charlie Carman shines a spotlight on two beaten-down UK shares that offer higher dividend yields than the FTSE 100 index…

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8% dividend yield! Why is the Imperial Brands share price so weak?

| Kevin Godbold

There’s no sign of the dividend stalling, so are Imperial Brand shares a steal at this price, or are the…

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Is now the time to buy this FTSE 100 outperformer on the dip?

| Simon Watkins

AstraZeneca shares have dipped from their previous high this year, but a new deal highlights that now might be the…

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3 stocks Warren Buffett has NOT been buying (and 2 he has)

| Stephen Wright

A filing last night seemed to reveal Warren Buffett has been buying shares in Bank of America, while selling other…

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Buying 2,000 shares in this FTSE 100 company could generate annual income of £366

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Edward Sheldon highlights an under-the-radar FTSE 100 stock with attractive long-term growth prospects and a 5.8% dividend yield.

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Here’s why Vodafone shares could be ready to soar

| Alan Oscroft

Vodafone shares are down 50% over the past five years as performance has faltered. But with a new boss, things…

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The boohoo (BOO) share price is up 15% today! Should I buy it now?

| Harvey Jones

After a tough time, the boohoo (LON:BOO) share price has jumped for joy this morning on better-than-expected results. It still…

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Warren Buffett just sold $13bn in stocks. Here are his warnings for investors!

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith takes note of some of the points from Warren Buffett's latest appearance following some surprising stocks sales.

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This dirt cheap FTSE dividend stock is on sale. Should I buy it?

| Harvey Jones

This dividend stock's one of the cheapest on the FTSE 100, and yields income of almost 6% a year. Yet…

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Investing For Beginners

No savings at 40? How I’d invest a £20k ISA in the FTSE 100 today

| Harvey Jones

If I was starting out as an investor, I'd target blue-chip stocks listed on the FTSE 100 today. And I'd…

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No savings at 40? I’d buy UK stocks to build wealth and earn passive income

| Stephen Wright

Stephen Wright is looking to an investor that Warren Buffett calls ‘the best capital allocator of all time’ for advice…

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2 cheap FTSE 100 shares! Should value investors buy them today?

| Royston Wild

On paper these FTSE 100 stocks look too cheap to miss. But are they really brilliant bargains or simply value…

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1 stock I’m holding to build wealth and passive income

| Kevin Godbold

Passive income from dividends tends to grow as businesses grow their earnings and cash flow, so I’m holding this investment…

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Should I buy or avoid falling Lloyds shares?

| Sumayya Mansoor

With Lloyds shares currently falling, Sumayya Mansoor takes a look at the pros and cons of adding some to her…

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If I’d bought £5,000 in Rolls-Royce shares for New Year, I’d have this much now

| Alan Oscroft

Rolls-Royce shares have made a great start to 2023, and I missed a nice bit of profit. But is it…

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2 FTSE 100 value stocks I’m avoiding like the plague!

| Royston Wild

I think these cheap FTSE 100 stocks could end up being problematic purchases for fans of value shares. Here's why…

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No savings at 40? How an investor could target £1m with cheap UK shares!

| Royston Wild

Following the Warren Buffett method of buying and holding cheap shares can turbocharge an investor's wealth. Even those who start…

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Growth Shares

This unknown penny stock could be the next big thing in the energy space

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith reveals a penny stock that's now on his radar and that's involved in improving energy efficiency -- a…

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Amazon stock: a rare opportunity to invest in this wealth-generating machine 40% off its highs

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Amazon stock is currently trading around 40% below its all-time highs. And Edward Sheldon believes this is an amazing opportunity…

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