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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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A ridiculously cheap FTSE 250 stock to buy right now?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

This FTSE 250 stock feels like a bargain for long-term investors, even though the index as a whole has recovered…

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These 2 FTSE 100 shares have sunk in value! Should I buy them today?

| Royston Wild

Recent market volatility offers a chance for eagle-eyed investors to grab a bargain or two. Should I snap up these…

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Is it too early to find cheap shares to buy?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Fears of a stock market crash are flooding headlines. But investors waiting for a downturn could miss out on some…

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2 penny stocks I’d buy to hold for 7 years!

| Royston Wild

Buying small-cap shares can be an effective way to make long-term wealth. And I think these penny stocks could be…

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2 small-cap shares I think could supercharge investor returns!

| Royston Wild

I'm searching for the best small-cap shares to buy for the next 10 years. Here are a couple I'll add…

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Why BAE Systems could be the best FTSE 100 stock for passive income!

| Royston Wild

This FTSE 100 defence stock has a proud record of dividend distribution. And our writer thinks it will remain a…

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More FTSE 100 falls this week? No worries!

| Cliff D'Arcy

The FTSE 100 lost over 5.3% last week, as global stock markets were rocked by bank crises. Though I expect…

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Here’s the GSK dividend forecast for 2023 and 2024

| Roland Head

Roland Head looks at the latest GSK dividend forecasts and explains why he'd consider buying the stock today, despite certain…

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2 penny stocks I’d buy now for the next bull market

| Roland Head

Roland Head highlights two penny stocks that have faced some challenges. But they now look cheap and could be well-positioned…

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8.3% yield! But is the Taylor Wimpey dividend forecast equally tempting?

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane considers the Taylor Wimpey dividend forecast. Is the current yield enough to tempt him to buy the housebuilder's…

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2 cheap FTSE 100 dividend shares I’m avoiding like a bad smell!

| Royston Wild

I’m searching for the best-value dividend stocks to buy for my portfolio. But I think these blue-chips are best avoided,…

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3 stocks paying me endless passive income!

| Ben McPoland

Investing in shares that pay dividends is a great idea to start generating passive income. Here's three payers in my…

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In this market I’m following Warren Buffett to scoop up cheap shares!

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane has been wading into turbulent markets to buy cheap shares for his portfolio. Here's the approach he's using…

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Are Rolls-Royce shares ‘abnormally cheap’?

| Dr. James Fox

Dr James Fox takes a closer look at Rolls-Royce shares after UBS upgraded the engineering giant to 'buy', stating the…

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2 UK stocks to buy for the next bull market

| Stephen Wright

Stephen Wright sees opportunities in cyclical businesses with good long-term prospects. Two UK stocks in particular stand out to him.

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Here’s how to invest £20,000 in an ISA for a 7% dividend yield

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Discover which companies in the FTSE 100 pay a 7%+ dividend yield and what to consider before investing £20,000 into…

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If I’d invested £1,000 in Barclays shares in 2020, here’s how much I’d have now

| Stephen Wright

Barclays shareholders have done well over the last few years. But is the recent fall in the share price another…

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FTSE 100 banks look cheap after SVB’s failure. Is now the best time to buy?

| Henry Adefope, MCSI

After two of the biggest bank failures in recent times, the discount on a particular safe-haven FTSE 100 bank looks…

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2 cheap income stocks I’m considering buying before April’s ISA deadline!

| Royston Wild

The recent stock market wobble means that many UK shares offer terrific all-round value. Here are two top income stocks…

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Yields of up to 9.2%! Should I buy these FTSE 250 dividend shares for passive income?

| Royston Wild

I'm searching for the FTSE 250's greatest dividend shares to help me make extra income. Are these UK shares too…

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A FTSE 250 dividend stock I’d buy and hope to never sell!

| Royston Wild

As gold prices rise, I think now could be a great time to add this FTSE 250 dividend stock to…

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Is Rolls-Royce’s share price the best FTSE 100 bargain?

| Royston Wild

I'm searching for the best FTSE bargain shares to buy after recent market volatility. Should I add Rolls-Royce to my…

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7.8% and 6.5% yields! Are these FTSE 100 dividend stocks too cheap to miss?

| Royston Wild

I'm searching for the greatest FTSE dividend stocks to add to my portfolio. Are these UK value shares a great…

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2 shares to buy for a stock market recovery

| Harshil Patel

It has been a turbulent time in the stock market recently. Our writer looks for the top shares to buy…

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5 top tips for surviving a stock market crash

| Alan Oscroft

What's the best way to handle a stock market crash in 2023? Thanks to the internet, there's no shortage of…

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Viva Aviva!

| G A Chester

Aviva struggled for two decades to deliver consistent returns for investors. The right CEO with the right vision and the…

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Is it safe to buy UK bank shares?

| Stephen Wright

Stephen Wright thinks investors can’t count on regulators, governments, or central banks when thinking about whether or not to buy…

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As stock markets dive, here’s Warren Buffett’s advice

| Cliff D'Arcy

After two mid-sized US banks collapsed, panic swept global stock markets. As investors rush to sell, here are some soothing…

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Stock market slide: a golden opportunity to make money?

| Cliff D'Arcy

In this latest stock market slide, the FTSE 100 has lost nearly 9% since mid-February. But falling prices often mean…

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Here’s how I could invest £5k in a Stocks and Shares ISA to get £450 income a year 

| Harvey Jones

I'm sifting through my final Stocks and Shares ISA choices and this super-high-yielding FTSE 100 insurer looks very appealing to…

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Investing a £20k ISA in these 2 dividend stocks would give me income of £100 a month 

| Harvey Jones

These two FTSE 100 dividend stocks were hit by last week's sell-off, but that makes them cheaper to buy and…

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Three reasons to buy Lloyds’ shares at a bargain price right now

| Simon Watkins

Lloyds’ shares have fallen on a broad drop in banking stocks but there are three key reasons for me why…

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Is March a can’t-miss opportunity to get rich with UK shares?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

UK shares are being hit hard by growing fears within banking. But is this a rare opportunity to drive investment…

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Start building a lifelong passive income with just £5 a day

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Saving a few pounds a day can create a passive income of nearly £50k! Zaven Boyrazian explains how, and what…

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4 top stocks to buy before the Stocks and Shares ISA deadline

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

The 5 April Stocks and Shares ISA deadline is only a few weeks away, but what are the best stocks…

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How to avoid losing money in a bear market

| Stephen Wright

Bear markets can be challenging for investors. But Stephen Wright has a plan to avoid investing losses when the stock…

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Selling for pennies, are Lloyds shares a bargain?

| Christopher Ruane

Lloyds shares continue to sell for pennies each, despite the bank making billions of pounds in annual profit. Should this…

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A rare chance to get rich with Aston Martin shares?

| Dr. James Fox

Dr James Fox takes a closer look at Aston Martin shares and explains why the car maker could deliver impressive…

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Has the Rolls-Royce share price levelled off?

| Christopher Ruane

The Rolls-Royce share price has soared over the past month. This writer explains what he thinks might happen now --…

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How much do I need to invest for £100 in weekly passive income?

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane considers how he could boost his passive income streams by buying dividend shares -- and how much he…

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