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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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I’d stop staring at the Nvidia share price and invest in AI via these 2 FTSE 100 stocks instead

| Harvey Jones

The Nvidia share price has had an incredible year, but now I'd rather invest in artificial intelligence through these two…

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Here’s what I’d have now by investing £1,000 in AstraZeneca shares 5 years ago

| Cliff D'Arcy

AstraZeneca shares have soared over five years, making them one of the FTSE 100's biggest successes. But what if I'd…

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How well are your investments performing?

| Malcolm Wheatley

Are you beating the Footsie? • There’s now no shortage of portfolio-tracking tools, often available for free.

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How to invest £400 a month in a Stocks and Shares ISA to aim for £1m

| Harshil Patel

A million-pound Stocks and Shares ISA could be within reach. Our writer explains what it could take to achieve this…

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Turning my £20k savings into £20k a year in passive income!

| Dr. James Fox

Passive income is the holy grail for many investors. Here, Dr James Fox details his investment strategy for generating £20k…

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Should I buy this dirt-cheap UK share following its 15% dividend hike?

| Royston Wild

Shell's shares have jumped following the company's decision to increase dividends. But is this cheap income share still one I…

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Are cheap UK shares looking like a once-in-a-decade buying opportunity right now?

| Matthew Dumigan

Our writer explains why they think now could be a once-in-a-decade chance to buy undervalued UK shares in anticipation of…

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Just released: our 3 top small-cap stocks to buy in June [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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New potential FTSE 100 share listing scrapped! But does it really matter?

| Ben McPoland

WE Soda has scrapped its plans for an IPO, depriving London of a possible new FTSE 100 share. Here's why…

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Are UK shares really the bargains they seem?

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane continues to shop for bargain UK shares even as wider market sentiment feels increasingly pessimistic. Here's why --…

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The 3 best FTSE dividend stocks to buy right now?

| Alan Oscroft

The outlook for UK dividend stocks looks strong this year, and I rate these among the stock market's most attractive…

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The FTSE 100 is flat. Could there be worse to come?

| Christopher Ruane

The FTSE 100 index is almost flat so far in 2023. So why has this writer been looking for individual…

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Should I buy Shell stock after its 15% dividend boost?

| Ben McPoland

Our writer considers whether investors should consider buying Shell stock after the oil giant's latest dividend raise and buyback announcement.

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Growth Shares

Is the Persimmon share price actually good value for a property stock?

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith argues that the 45% drop in the Persimmon share price over the past year makes it an attractive…

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3 big mistakes Stocks and Shares ISA investors make

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

By avoiding these three simple mistakes, investors can potentially generate higher long-term returns in their Stocks and Shares ISAs.

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Earnings: the Halma share price dips 5% on results day, but don’t let that fool you!

| Kevin Godbold

Here's why I think Halma share price weakness is a compelling opportunity for investors to consider and research this amazing…

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Up 50% in 2023, is it time to buy Rolls-Royce shares?

| Gordon

Rolls-Royce shares have been soaring in 2023 as appetite for travel has returned. But is there still room for growth,…

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Does Vodafone’s merger with Three make the stock a buy?

| Stephen Wright

Is news of a merger with Three UK the start of a turnaround for the Vodafone share price? Stephen Wright…

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The Ocado share price rebounds from a 52-week low! Should investors buy?

| Charlie Carman

The Ocado share price has recovered 20% since sinking to a one-year low last week. Should investors consider buying this…

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Investing For Beginners

How I’d go from zero to £1,000 in monthly second income starting today

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith starts from zero and explains how he'd go about building a second income with some of his favourite…

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Still below 46p. Are Lloyds shares the bargain of the decade?

| James Beard

Lloyds shares are currently 20% lower than they were in February. Does this mean they're a steal or is there…

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If I’d invested £10k in dirt cheap Barclays shares three months ago here’s what I’d have now

| Harvey Jones

Barclays shares have struggled lately, but they’ve delivered moments of excitement and offer a terrific dividend income stream.

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3 FTSE 250 shares I’d buy now without hesitation

| Paul Summers

With the markets struggling for direction, our writer thinks now could be a brilliant time to buy these three FTSE…

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7% dividend yield! I just bought this UK penny share

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer added a well-known penny share to his portfolio this week for its juicy dividend and long-term growth prospects.…

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I’m mad keen on this FTSE 100 bargain after it plummeted 25% in a year!

| Cliff D'Arcy

This FTSE 100 share has dropped by a quarter in 12 months, but has leapt by 52% over five years.…

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How many dirt cheap Aviva shares must I buy to give up work and live off the income? 

| Harvey Jones

Aviva shares are really cheap at the moment and offer a highly tempting stream of dividend income. But is it…

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After diving 19% in a month, Vodafone shares bounce back!

| Cliff D'Arcy

Vodafone shares have dropped nearly 20% in one month, hitting new lows on Tuesday. But some long-awaited good news could…

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I’d rather add to my Lloyds shares than buy Tesco stock. Am I making a mistake?

| Harvey Jones

I own Lloyds shares and I'm tempted to buy more of them. But wouldn't it be wiser to diversify by…

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Forget Tesla! I’d rather own this FTSE 100 stock for the next 10 years

| Stephen Wright

Even if Elon Musk’s car company is on its way to $300, Stephen Wright thinks investors should prefer this FTSE…

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Why do investors hate the FTSE 100 so much?

| Cliff D'Arcy

The US S&P 500 has absolutely trounced the UK's FTSE 100 over the past five years. But there are several…

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9.87% yield? Here’s the 2-year dividend forecast for ITV shares

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith crunches the dividend forecast numbers for ITV and finds out how the dividend yield could be very attractive…

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Here’s why the Games Workshop share price jumped above £100 today

| Ben McPoland

The Games Workshop (LSE:GAW) share price is rising after the figurine maker updated the market this morning. But is there…

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Dividend Shares

Earnings: Severfield shares up more than 5% on results day but there’s value here

| Kevin Godbold

Severfield shares may have much further to travel in the current upswing of the cycle, and the valuation looks undemanding.

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If I’d invested £500 in Centrica shares 3 years ago, here’s how much I’d have now

| John Fieldsend

The last three years have been a surprising boon for Centrica shares. Here’s how much I’d have if I’d invested…

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Down 92%, is cheap Rivian stock finally a buy?

| John Fieldsend

A disastrous couple of years for Rivian stock have seen early shareholders lose nine-tenths of their investment. But is it…

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Turning a £20k ISA into a £13,999 yearly second income

| John Fieldsend

As a UK resident, being able to take advantage of tax-free ISA accounts makes it easy to build towards a…

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£50k of savings? Here’s how I’d aim to turn that into passive income of £10k a year 

| Harvey Jones

Investing in shares is a brilliant way of building a passive income for retirement. Just look how much a £50,000…

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Down 59%! Should investors buy Fevertree shares today?

| Ben McPoland

Fevertree shares have been on a downward trajectory over the last few years. Could now be a good time for…

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Are Rolls-Royce shares a ‘safe’ choice?

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane considers some possible risks involved in owning Rolls-Royce shares, to illustrate wider principles of how he invests.

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7.5% dividend yield! Is this FTSE 250 share a brilliant bargain?

| Cliff D'Arcy

This FTSE 250 share appears to be a delicious deal. It trades on a low earnings multiple and offers a…

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