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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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Is Rolls-Royce’s share price the bargain I’ve been searching for?

| Royston Wild

The Rolls-Royce share price still looks dirt cheap, despite recent gains. Is it a perfect pick for fans of UK…

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No savings at 50? I’d buy FTSE 100 stocks and aim to retire on a growing passive income

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Zaven Boyrazian demonstrates that even when starting from scratch at 50, it's possible to build a lucrative pension pot.

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This income stock looks a bargain as profits and dividends soar

| Simon Watkins

The shares in this income stock plunged on its 2022 results, but profits and dividends soared, another buyback is planned…

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4 reasons to buy FTSE 100 stocks, despite the index hitting 8,000 points

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith continues to find value and great dividends among FTSE 100 stocks, despite the index as a whole having…

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I’d drip-feed £507 a month in a Stocks and Shares ISA to aim for a million

| Harshil Patel

Harshil Patel sets out how he’d make regular investments to a Stocks and Shares ISA to target a chunky seven-figure…

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5 reasons for and against a stock market crash this year

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith presents both sides of the argument when thinking about a future potential stock market crash, and reveals how…

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2 stocks to buy before March as earnings season creates volatility!

| Dr. James Fox

Dr James Fox details two of his top stocks to buy before the end of the month with earnings seasons…

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I’d load up on Intuitive Surgical stock – at the right price

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane thinks this company has the hallmarks of a brilliant business. So is he ready to snap up Intuitive…

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IAG shares: a good buy before earnings?

| John Choong

IAG shares have started 2023 well. As profits continue to recover, I think the stock may be worth me buying…

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Investing as little as £25 a week could help me retire with £104,000 a year in passive income!

| Dr. James Fox

Dr James Fox explains how he'd invest every week of his career to build a huge pot that can give…

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A stock I won’t buy despite its HUGE 16.4% dividend yield, and one I would

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

On the hunt for big dividend yields? Zaven Boyrazian explores two stocks, one he'd buy and another to run far…

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Vodafone shares leap in 2023. Are they still a bargain?

| Cliff D'Arcy

Vodafone shares have soared by more than 20% so far in 2023. But after leaping above £1 last week, is…

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Barclays shares look like a real bargain to me

| Cliff D'Arcy

Barclays shares took a beating last Wednesday, after investors took fright at its mixed 2022 results. But this FTSE 100…

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FTSE bank stocks: where should I put my money?

| Dr. James Fox

Dr James Fox takes a closer look at several FTSE-listed banking stocks as earnings seasons throws investors a few surprises.

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Is this my last chance to buy easyJet shares before they take off?

| James Beard

Passengers are flying again and many families are looking to book their summer holiday. Is now the time for me…

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Is now the time for me to become acquainted with Standard Chartered shares?

| James Beard

Standard Chartered shares have never been on my radar. But a 35% gain in a year has encouraged me to…

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The ITV share price is soaring. But I see higher highs

| Cliff D'Arcy

The ITV share price has surged by 65% since its September lows. But even after a strong start to 2023,…

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Why I’m buying Lloyds shares after Barclays disappointed investors!

| Dr. James Fox

Dr James Fox explains why Barclays shortcomings aren't bad news for Lloyds shares. The latter's results are due on Wednesday.

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Hargreaves Lansdown shares look too low to me

| Cliff D'Arcy

Hargreaves Lansdown shares have lost a third of their value in the past 12 months. They've also halved over the…

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2 UK shares I’m considering for March to build up passive income

| Ryan Hogg

Ryan Hogg looks at why these UK shares could deliver great upside to his portfolio this year through both dividends…

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These 2 picks are on my 2023 stocks to buy list!

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Among all the stock market volatility, Zaven Boyrazian identifies two companies he believes could be among the best stocks to…

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I’d target £800 a month in extra income by spending £100 a week on shares

| Christopher Ruane

By devoting some money regularly to buy dividend shares, our writer hopes to build an extra income stream. Here's how…

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Forget dropshipping! I’d rather follow Warren Buffett and build effortless passive income

| Ben McPoland

Dropshipping is touted as a simple passive income idea. Here's why this Fool thinks it's far from passive and would…

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How I’d invest £3 a day to try and earn passive income for life

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Investing as little as £3 a day can lead to a surprisingly large passive income stream in the long run.…

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3 reasons I’d invest £500 a month in a Stocks and Shares ISA in 2023

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Investing with a Stocks and Shares ISA could be the best way to start building long-term wealth. Zaven Boyrazian explains…

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Forget the National Lottery: I’d aim to get rich by following Warren Buffett

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Following Warren Buffett's value investing strategy in 2023 could lead to substantial long-term returns. Zaven Boyrazian explains how.

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If I’d invested £500 in BAE Systems shares 2 years ago, here’s how much I’d have now!

| Dr. James Fox

Dr James Fox investigates whether an investment in BAE Systems shares two years ago would have served him well, and…

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I’d invest £5,000 in Lloyds shares for £200 in passive income a year

| Charlie Carman

Lloyds shares offer the highest dividend yield of the FTSE 100 banking stocks. Here's how our writer would invest in…

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4 UK shares I’d buy to beat inflation and build wealth!

| Royston Wild

There's still plenty of opportunities to generate huge returns despite high inflation. Here are some UK shares I'd invest in…

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2 cut-price dividend giants on the FTSE 100!

| Dr. James Fox

Dr James Fox details two discounted FTSE 100 dividend-paying stocks that he's adding to his portfolio despite the recent rise…

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I’d buy more Rolls-Royce shares as Chinese civil aviation surges!

| Dr. James Fox

Dr James Fox explains why he believes Rolls-Royce shares will continue rising, regardless of next week's earnings report.

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Renewables: 3 UK stocks offering 5%+ yields. I’ve bought them all!

| Dr. James Fox

Dr James Fox details three UK stocks he's bought for the green revolution. All three offer attractive dividends to power…

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Why I’d buy these 2 no-brainer income stocks today

| Harvey Jones

These two FTSE 100 income stocks offer me a rising dividend yield and attractive capital growth prospects as their shares…

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Yields of up to 7.3%! Should I buy these FTSE dividend stocks for my portfolio?

| Royston Wild

These FTSE 100 shares all offer dividend yields north of the index average. Could they be ideal picks for me…

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5 dividend shares to buy in a stock market crash

| Stephen Wright

The recent rally in the stock market has investors optimistic. But Stephen Wright is making plans now to be ready…

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2 top dividend shares (including a small-cap stock) I’d buy today!

| Royston Wild

I’m looking for the best dividend shares to boost my passive income in 2023. Here are two that are on…

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Which of these 2 FTSE 100 dividend stocks should I buy for passive income?

| Royston Wild

The FTSE index is a great place to look for dividend-paying UK stocks. Which of the following income shares should…

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3 shares I’d buy with the FTSE 100 at record highs

| Stephen Wright

With the FTSE 100 at record highs, UK shares are more expensive than they once were. As a result, Stephen…

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3 FTSE 250 shares at 52-week lows to buy now

| Roland Head

Roland Head takes a look at three unloved FTSE 250 shares he thinks could be bargain buys at current levels,…

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I snapped up these cheap shares this week after a 42% fall

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer has increased his position in a well-known UK company. Here's why he thinks he managed to buy truly…

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