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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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Could buying NIO shares at $9 make me rich?

| Ben McPoland

NIO shares (NYSE:NIO) are back near their IPO price despite ongoing operational progress at the company. Are they now a…

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3 reasons the 8.8% M&G dividend yield looks safe to me

| Christopher Ruane

Will the M&G dividend be maintained or boosted when the firm announces its final results next week? Shareholder Christopher Ruane…

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5 investing insights from the new Warren Buffett letter

| Christopher Ruane

Saturday saw the eagerly awaited release of the latest Warren Buffett letter to shareholders. Christopher Ruane considers some of its…

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Will FTSE 100 shares crash in 2023?

| Alan Oscroft

FTSE 100 shares pushed through the 8,000 points mark in February. But it's not holding, as investors shy away from…

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Here’s how I’d use a £20K Stocks and Shares ISA to target a 7% dividend yield

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer explains how he would go about investing for income in his Stocks and Shares ISA. He thinks a…

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How I’d invest £280 monthly in shares to target a £20,000 second income

| Christopher Ruane

By taking a structured approach to saving and investing, this writer thinks he could build a sizeable second income over…

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3 stocks investors should buy for passive income generation in 2023!

| Dr. James Fox

Dr James Fox details three stocks he thinks investors should be piling into for passive income generation, as they offer…

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What’s going on with the Dechra Pharmaceuticals share price?

| Christopher Ruane

The Dechra Pharmaceuticals share price tumbled in early trading today. Christopher Ruane explains why -- and why he's not tempted…

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Investors should buy these stocks using the Warren Buffett criteria

| Dr. James Fox

Dr James Fox explains why investors should be looking at these UK-listed value stocks as he channels the teachings of…

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2 FTSE 250 stocks I’d buy before the next stock market boom

| Paul Summers

The FTSE 250 (INDEXFTSE:MCX) is still in the doldrums. So, what better time to pick up some bargains? Our writer…

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Is now the time to buy Rolls-Royce shares for passive income?

| Royston Wild

I'm looking for the best dividend stocks to buy for long-term passive income. So should I purchase this FTSE 100…

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2 UK small-cap stocks I’d buy with £2,000!

| Royston Wild

I think these UK stocks could be ideal for fans of small-cap shares like me. Here's why I think they…

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BP shares are up 13.5% in 2023! Should I buy them in March?

| Harvey Jones

The FTSE 100 has been rising, but BP shares have been rising faster. I'd like to buy them in March…

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3 reasons UK shares are crazily cheap!

| Cliff D'Arcy

In 2022, the UK's FTSE 100 index was the best performer among global stock indices. Yet I still believe that…

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Forget the S&P, UK stocks never looked so good!

| Dr. James Fox

Dr James Fox explains why he thinks investors should be looking very closely at UK stocks and the FTSE 100…

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I’d put £83 a week into this Dividend Aristocrat for £1,000 a year in passive income

| Ben McPoland

The UK market is jam-packed with a rich variety of dividend shares. I'd invest in this FTSE 100 stock to…

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£1k put into London Stock Exchange Group shares 5 years ago would be worth this much 

| Kevin Godbold

London Stock Exchange Group shares could have been a decent performer in my diversified portfolio and I'm tempted to consider…

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2 magnificent income stocks investors should buy and hold for at least a decade!

| Dr. James Fox

Dr James Fox details two of his top income stocks. Both of these companies operate in the green energy space.

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Forget buy-to-let: these are the stocks to buy for passive income!

| Dr. James Fox

Dr James Fox details his top stocks to buy to generate a second income instead of investing in bricks and…

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Is now-profitable IAG the top airline buy among FTSE 100 stocks?

| Dr. James Fox

Dr James Fox takes a closer look at IAG after it returned to profit and decides if it's a top…

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It’s not too late to buy surging Rolls-Royce shares!

| Dr. James Fox

Dr James Fox explains why he thinks investors should still buy Rolls-Royce shares after the stock soared on better-than-expected earnings.

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Stock market rally: the FTSE 100 to pass 9,000 this year?

| Dr. James Fox

Dr James Fox takes a closer look at what's coming next for the FTSE 100 after a recent rally took…

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2 dirt cheap shares for a diverse investment portfolio!

| Dr. James Fox

Dr James Fox details two cheap shares he thinks investors should be buying due to their relative valuations and prospects.

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Why I’d buy dirt cheap UK dividend shares in this stock market recovery

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Buying cheap UK dividend shares could offer a potent mix of capital gains and passive income in the 2023 stock…

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I’d drip-feed £245.25 a month into a Stocks and Shares ISA to target a million

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Building a £1m Stocks and Shares ISA with just £245 a month, may sound far-fetched, but Zaven Boyrazian explains how…

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Why I’d ditch a Cash ISA and buy FTSE 100 growth stocks right now!

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

FTSE 100 growth stocks appear to offer exceptional value to investors in 2023 that could make them far more appealing…

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Should I buy this cheap FTSE 100 dividend stock for my ISA?

| Royston Wild

The Lloyds share price has soared at the beginning of 2023. But could it still be one of the best-priced…

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Why investors should buy boring Lloyds shares as results fail to impress!

| Dr. James Fox

Dr James Fox takes a closer look at Lloyds shares after the company's profits flatlined on higher impairment costs. He…

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Here’s what Stocks and Shares ISA millionaires are buying in 2023

| Alan Oscroft

Want to join the UK Stocks and Shares ISA millionaires club? What better way to learn than to examine what…

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2 dirt-cheap dividend shares I’d buy for long-term passive income

| Royston Wild

I'm searching for the best dividend shares to add to my Stocks and Shares ISA. Here are two I'd like…

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Just released: the 3 best small-cap stocks to buy now [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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A FTSE 100 dividend share I’d buy for long-term passive income!

| Royston Wild

I think this outstanding FTSE stock could be a great way to boost my dividend income. Here's why I'd buy…

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Record-breaking FTSE 100 still looks cheap. It hasn’t peaked

| Henry Adefope, MCSI

Despite breaking new ground, the FTSE 100 looks undervalued compared to other international indexes. I think it’s still a good…

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When dividend investing goes badly wrong!

| Cliff D'Arcy

I've been a big fan of dividend investing for several decades. This income-based investment strategy can go very wrong, but…

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I’d invest £20 a week the Warren Buffett way as I aim to build wealth

| Christopher Ruane

By applying a few principles from legendary investor Warren Buffett, this writer thinks he can improve his long-term financial wellbeing.

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Is the Domino’s Pizza share price tasty?

| Christopher Ruane

The Domino's Pizza share price has been tumbling. Christopher Ruane looks at why and considers whether to get a slice…

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Cheap shares or value traps? 3 clues I look for

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer wants to avoid overpaying for stocks when investing. So what sorts of things does he consider when looking…

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2 undervalued FTSE 100 shares I’d consider buying now

| Charlie Carman

Our writer identifies two cheap FTSE 100 shares he'd consider buying as the index continues to show strength despite recession…

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3 stocks I’d buy in a freshly minted £20,000 Stocks and Shares ISA

| Ben McPoland

Here's three stocks I'd buy today with savings in a new Stocks and Shares ISA. They could provide the perfect…

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If I’d invested £200 in HSBC shares 3 years ago, here’s how much I’d have now!

| Dr. James Fox

Dr James Fox takes a closer look at HSBC shares after the FTSE 100 stalwart posted impressive results earlier in…

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