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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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The psychologically unimportant FTSE 8,000 level

| Owain Bennallack

The FTSE 100 index recently hit the 8,000 points level – at around the same time as I hit my…

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3 things that could tank the Lloyds share price

| Alan Oscroft

The Lloyds share price has fallen since its early 2023 recovery, although it's holding up so far. But dangers still…

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UK bank shares are rebounding. So are they still cheap?

| Cliff D'Arcy

Bank shares dived on Monday morning, but then rebounded strongly over three days. After diving and then surging, are these…

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2 UK shares I’d buy to hold for 10 years! 

| Royston Wild

I'm searching for the best UK shares that could make me, as a long-term investor, supreme returns. Here are two…

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Teetering banks spook investors

| Malcolm Wheatley

Are we headed for 2007, 2008, or something else? No one knows. Banks may look cheap, but are probably bargepole…

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Could the next stock market crash actually help me build wealth faster?

| Christopher Ruane

Is a stock market crash always bad news for investors? Christopher Ruane doesn't think so -- and is preparing for…

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The banking crisis is my chance to buy these 2 cheap shares and I’m not going to miss it

| Harvey Jones

Buying cheap shares and holding them for the long term is my strategy for building retirement wealth and I think…

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Should I buy Barclays shares in this banking crisis?

| John Choong

Amid the collapse of SVB, Barclays shares have suffered over the past couple of weeks. But could this be a…

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When will UK bank shares recover?

| Stephen Wright

Stephen Wright thinks that it will take time for UK bank shares to recover as confidence returns. But why does…

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Forget a Cash ISA! I’d invest £20,000 in a Stocks and Shares ISA to earn passive income for life

| John Fieldsend

If I had a £20,000 sum to invest, I think a Stocks and Shares ISA is a far better option…

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3 penny shares under 70p to buy right now?

| Alan Oscroft

When stock markets fall, penny shares can often drop the furthest. I've been examining AIM in search of today's best…

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Here’s how much I’d need to invest in ITV shares to earn a £100 monthly income

| Charlie Carman

ITV shares offer an attractive dividend yield. How many would our writer need to buy in order to secure a…

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What’s all the fuss about with the Kodal share price?

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith zones in on the Kodal share price, given the jump in recent months on the basis of securing…

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How could I become the next Warren Buffett?

| Gordon

There are many ways to succeed in the market, but investing legend Warren Buffett has been doing so for six…

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5 top value shares to buy in a stock market crash?

| Alan Oscroft

Watching the FTSE falling can give us sleepless nights. But I also see some attractive value shares for long-term investors.

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Will Rolls-Royce shares be the FTSE 100’s top performers in 2023?

| Charlie Carman

Rolls-Royce shares have outpaced all other FTSE 100 stocks in 2023 so far. Can this stellar performance continue as the…

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Here’s what would have happened if I’d bought Taylor Wimpey and Persimmon shares a year ago

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Taylor Wimpey and Persimmon shares haven’t been great investments over the last year. Here, Edward Sheldon looks at their performances.

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As shares surge, what next for this stock market rally?

| Cliff D'Arcy

As a banking crisis brewed, share prices slumped last week. This week's stock market rally has brought relief to investors,…

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With inflation falling to 2.9%, I’m using the Warren Buffett method to buy shares

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Inflation is predicted to plunge in 2023, but how can investors use Warren Buffett’s investment strategy to capitalise on this…

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What a 73-year-old Japanese cinema classic reminds us about investing

| Owain Bennallack

There are many ways to look at any potential investment.

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Is time running out to buy high-yield dividend shares?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

With the OBR saying the UK economy will back at pre-pandemic levels next year, investors could be up against the…

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How to make passive income for life with just £3 a day

| Harshil Patel

Dividend shares can help to build a lifelong passive income. Our writer looks at his plan of action that can…

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9.64%! The reason why I plan to keep investing in UK stocks

| Royston Wild

Forget about savings accounts! I think investing in UK stocks remains the best way for me to create impressive and…

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3 reasons to buy Rolls-Royce shares, 1 reason to sell

| Ben McPoland

Rolls-Royce shares have doubled in the space of six months. Here's why there now appears more reasons to buy this…

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3 Warren Buffett tips on how to invest in banks

| John Choong

As one of the greatest investors to have ever lived, here's Warren Buffett's advice on how to invest in bank…

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2 growth stocks for the next 10 years and beyond

| James J. McCombie

I think these two growth stocks in industry leading positions have the potential to reward patient investors over the next…

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Should I buy cheap Lloyds shares as the FTSE 100 rebounds?

| Royston Wild

The Lloyds share price remains much lower than it was at the start of March. So should I snap it…

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If I’d invested £1,000 in Ocado shares 1 year ago, here’s how much I’d have now!

| Charlie Carman

Falling Ocado shares have left many shareholders in the red. Our writer explores the reasons for the decline and the…

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FTSE 100 stocks are rallying! 3 cheap dividend shares I’d buy right now

| Royston Wild

These FTSE 100 stocks are still on sale following the recent financial market meltdown. Here are several on my shopping…

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As HSBC shares slide, should I jump in and buy?

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane considers some pros and cons of adding HSBC shares to his portfolio. Will he decide to take the…

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How to earn passive income in a Stocks and Shares ISA

| Stephen Wright

Passive income can come from dividends or share buybacks. Stephen Wright explains why a Stocks and Shares ISA can help…

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Start earning passive income with just £100 a month

| Charlie Carman

Building lifelong passive income from the stock market takes time, but it can be done with a little spare change…

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Is the Oxford Nanopore share price dip a buying opportunity?

| Ben McPoland

The Oxford Nanopore share price has continued to slump this year. So is there now a golden opportunity for me…

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1 penny stock under 60p that I’d buy today!

| Mark Tovey

This penny stock is challenging China's rare earth metals monopoly with planned separation facilities in the Humber Freeport, northern England.

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This market is throwing up high-yield bargains!

| Christopher Ruane

This writer sees some high-yield bargains in today's market. Here's how he's trying to spot them, while avoiding value traps.

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Approaching retirement with no savings, I’d buy dividend stocks to start earning passive income

| Stephen Wright

Stephen Wright thinks that dividend income can be a nice boost for those who've finished working. But which stocks are…

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Shifting fundamentals and stellar dividend to boost Glencore’s share price

| Simon Watkins

Glencore’s share price should reflect one of the top dividends in the Footsie, and for me business fundamentals are also…

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Will the FTSE 100 crash?

| Dr. James Fox

Dr James Fox takes a closer look at the FTSE 100 after the index was shaken following the Silicon Valley…

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How I’d invest £10k in a Stocks and Shares ISA to earn £900 of passive income

| Harshil Patel

Times of crisis can create investment bargains. Our writer considers how to use current opportunities to boost income in his…

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How I’d invest £3,000 in dividend shares to target £250 in annual income

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer sets out how he would target over £5 a week on average in income by investing a few…

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