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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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Should I buy Barclays shares to generate a second income?

| Harvey Jones

The banking sector is in meltdown but I think this is may be an opportunity to buy top dividend stocks…

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3 dirt cheap dividend shares I own for passive income

| Charlie Carman

Investing in dividend shares is our writer's favourite way to generate passive income. He highlights three stocks with attractive yields…

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Why is the Metro Bank share price tumbling?

| Christopher Ruane

The Metro Bank share price has been falling sharply this month but it's still higher than a year ago. Could…

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Here’s why I think Lloyds shares are the best buy in the FTSE 100 now

| Alan Oscroft

So the UK stock market is falling, is it? I reckon that's making Lloyds shares look like better long-term buys…

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After a 50% dividend hike, is this UK stock a buy?

| Stephen Wright

Forterra shares are down 11% over the last year, but the company just hiked its dividend by 50%. Does that…

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Could British bank shares be about to plummet?

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer thinks the coming weeks could see some bank shares fall steeply. Rather than try to choose long-term winners,…

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Stock market correction: a once-in-a-year opportunity to buy cheap stocks!

| Dr. James Fox

Dr James Fox takes a closer look at Friday's stock market correction, as fear took hold after Silicon Valley Bank…

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Are UK shares financially exposed to Silicon Valley Bank?

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane dips into this morning's spate of stock market announcements about UK companies with exposure to the failed Silicon…

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Direct Line’s share price has crashed by half! Should I buy it today?

| Harvey Jones

Today has brought yet more bad news for the Direct Line share price, but the stock is now cheaper than…

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2 REITs I’d buy for a lifetime of passive income!

| Royston Wild

I think these REITs could help to supercharge the dividend income I receive in the coming years. Give me just…

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These FTSE 100 banks just got smashed! Here’s why I’m buying

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith explains why the FTSE 100 was dragged down by banking stocks at the end of last week and…

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1 top stock to buy without hesitation in this latest FTSE sell-off

| Kevin Godbold

I’m watching this FTSE company like a tiger ready to pounce. The lower the stock goes, the more attractive it…

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Banks crash. Stock markets fall. I’m buying cheap stocks

| Harvey Jones

This looks like being a volatile week for global shares. It may also prove an opportunity to add a few…

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2 inflation-resistant stocks to buy right now

| Mark Tovey

I've found two stocks to buy that I believe can keep growing revenue in the current environment. For me, the…

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Why a stock market crash could be good news for my ISA

| Charlie Carman

A stock market crash could be on the horizon. Our writer explains why this could be a rare investment opportunity…

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I’ve spotted 2 small-cap stocks with big-cap potential

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith points out two small-cap stocks that he feels have bright futures ahead based on recent company-specific updates.

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Hargreaves Lansdown investors are buying these FTSE 100 stocks! Should I join them?

| Royston Wild

UK share investors have been piling into these FTSE 100 stocks in recent days. Does this suggest they're too good…

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Should investors buy this FTSE 250 home renovator for returns and growth?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Consumer discretionary spending may be dropping, courtesy of inflation, but this FTSE 250 stock continues to deliver double-digit growth.

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Why tax matters for the Harbour Energy share price

| James Beard

Tax is often ignored when analysing results. But our writer explains why he thinks it will determine the future direction…

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If I’d invested £1k in Rolls-Royce shares at the start of 2023, here’s how much I’d have now!

| Charlie Carman

Rolls-Royce shares have outperformed every other FTSE 100 stock since the beginning of the year. Our writer explores the return…

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10.1% dividend yield! Is Glencore’s share price the best FTSE 100 bargain?

| Royston Wild

Glencore's share price trades on a rock-bottom P/E ratio and commands market-beating dividend yields. Here's why I think it's a…

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How to generate £5,000 a year in passive income!

| Dr. James Fox

Dr James Fox explains how he'd generate plenty of passive income annually by investing regularly and choosing sustainable dividend stocks.

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1 of the best FTSE 100 shares to buy in a recession?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Zaven Boyrazian identifies one FTSE 100 company whose shares may be primed to thrive in the long run, even if…

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3 UK small-cap shares I’d buy to hold for 10 years!

| Royston Wild

Here are three small-cap shares I'd buy if I have spare cash to invest. I believe they could deliver spectacular…

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I’d put £79 a week into this dividend growth stock for £500 a year in passive income

| Ben McPoland

This quirky FTSE 250 stock has unique brand power. Here's why I think it makes a great candidate for generating…

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Here’s the Rio Tinto dividend forecast for 2023 and 2024

| Roland Head

The latest dividend forecasts for Rio Tinto look reassuring and suggest that shareholders can still expect a 6%+ yield, according…

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2 top stocks to buy in a market sell-off

| Stephen Wright

A stock market sell-off could be a once-in-a-lifetime buying opportunity. Stephen Wright is making note of the stocks he’d like…

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NIO stock: a rare chance to get rich?

| Charlie Carman

NIO stock has had a calamitous fall since reaching astronomic highs during the pandemic. Could investing in this beaten-down growth…

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6.1% dividend yield! A FTSE 250 stock to buy & hold until 2030

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

I’m searching for bargain passive income opportunities to buy today. And this high dividend yield stock may be set to…

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Why Taylor Wimpey could be one of the best value stocks to buy today

| Roland Head

Housebuilder Taylor Wimpey looks well prepared for a tough market. Roland Head thinks this 7% yielder could be a good…

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If I’d invested £1,000 in Moderna shares 2 years ago, here’s what I’d have now!

| Dr. James Fox

Dr James Fox explores whether Moderna shares would have been a good investment two years ago, and takes a closer…

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How I’d invest £250 a month in shares to target a £2,000 monthly second income

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane believes finding the right kind of shares to hold for the long term could help him build a…

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1 stock I’d put 100% of my money into

| Charlie Carman

Investing 100% of my money into a single stock is a very high-risk strategy. But, if I went all in…

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Warren Buffett bought this stock last week! Should I?

| Stephen Wright

According to a recent filing, Warren Buffett has been buying Occidental Petroleum shares. With price unmoved, should Stephen Wright do…

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With no savings at 30, I’d use FTSE 100 stocks to try and get rich!

| Dr. James Fox

Dr James Fox shows how he'd invest in FTSE 100 stocks. Starting with very little, he'd aim to build wealth…

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A multi-billion-pound reason to buy boring Lloyds shares!

| Dr. James Fox

Dr James Fox takes a closer look at Lloyds shares and why he expects a very lucrative tailwind to continue…

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Wait! Rolls-Royce shares may have further to rise

| Dr. James Fox

Dr James Fox takes a closer look at Rolls-Royce shares after the red-hot stock surged in February on the back…

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Looking for cheap FTSE 100 stocks?

| Dr. James Fox

Dr James Fox takes a look at FTSE 100 stocks in the banking sector. Despite record earnings, these stocks trade…

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3 stocks to buy for a supercharged second income!

| Dr. James Fox

Dr James Fox details three of his top stocks to buy with strong and sustainable dividend yields to generate a…

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3 tips to find cheap shares on the stock market!

| Dr. James Fox

Dr James Fox explains some tried-and-tested methods for finding undervalued shares on the stock market at this increasingly uncertain time.

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