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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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Is Lloyds’ share price the best bargain for FTSE 100 investors?

| Royston Wild

Lloyds' share price looks ultra cheap from both a growth and income perspective. But does this suggest a UK share…

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boohoo shares are halfway to a pound. Can they get there?

| Christopher Ruane

This writer has seen the value of his boohoo shares tumble. But lately they have been climbing. Could now be…

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I’d invest £4,200 in this FTSE 250 REIT for £350 in passive income a year

| Charlie Carman

This FTSE 250 REIT offers a massive dividend yield. Our writer outlines how he'd invest in its shares to supplement…

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2 penny stocks that look likely to be priced in pounds one day

| James J. McCombie

Record and Sureserve are two penny stocks that have got my attention and I think they might well break the…

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This good news could boost Rolls-Royce shares

| Cliff D'Arcy

Rolls-Royce shares are up two-thirds since crashing below 65p in September. They are also up 25% over six months, but…

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3 reasons to buy Legal & General shares today

| Alan Oscroft

Here's why I think Legal & General shares could turn out to be a profitable buy for contrarian investors seeking…

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These FTSE 100 stocks are still on sale! Here’s why I’d buy them today

| Royston Wild

I think these FTSE 100 stocks could be exceptional buys for fans of value shares. I think they could deliver…

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The Cineworld share price just jumped. Should I buy?

| Christopher Ruane

A sudden leap in the Cineworld share price this week has not convinced this writer to add the company to…

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As the FTSE 100 nears 8,000, here’s what I’m doing with my portfolio

| Ben McPoland

The FTSE 100 continues to nudge past record highs. How is this writer positioning his portfolio in light of the…

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I’m falling in love with dividend shares!

| Christopher Ruane

This writer is a gold digger when it comes to owning dividend shares! But he wants to get to know…

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Does Sainsbury’s share price make the stock a no-brainer?

| Kevin Godbold

By some measures the current Sainsbury's share price assigns an undemanding valuation to the business, so should I buy the…

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Trading in pennies, is the Vodafone share price about to take off?

| Christopher Ruane

Could a new development help push the Vodafone share price upwards? Shareholder Christopher Ruane thinks so. Here's why he's not…

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Earnings: here’s what’s happening to TUI shares

| Alan Oscroft

TUI shares were hammered during the pandemic. But Q1 figures show passenger numbers growing, and we could see profit this…

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I’ve invested in these two UK shares for their passive income promise

| John Maslen

John Maslen has identified two ideal stocks for long-term gains as he takes inspiration from Warren Buffett on the importance…

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FTSE 100 live: market movers on Tuesday 14th February

| Sam Robson

What happened in early trade when markets went live today, across the FTSE 100, FTSE 250, and AIM indices?

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If I’d invested £5,000 in Scottish Mortgage shares 10 years ago, here’s how much I’d have now!

| James Beard

The return from Scottish Mortgage shares over the past 10 years is an excellent example of why I should focus…

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Is this stock the FTSE’s biggest bargain right now?

| Henry Adefope, MCSI

Harbour Energy is either a stonking bargain or a massive value trap. I’ve dug deeper to see if it’s worth…

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BP shares: a buy for massive passive income?

| John Choong

BP shares had a solid 2022 and could be in for another strong year. As such, the stock may be…

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Why I’m still in love with Persimmon shares

| James Beard

On Valentine's Day, I reflect on my relationship with Persimmon shares. Although there might be some difficult times ahead, I…

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Just how low could the Darktrace share price go?

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith explains why he thinks recent results and institutional scepticism could continue to hurt the Darktrace share price.

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Hands off our ISAs

| Owain Bennallack

Here are my 10 main objections to the Resolution Foundation think tank's proposal to cap ISAs.

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The Footsie hits an all-time high — but don’t celebrate

| Malcolm Wheatley

The FTSE 100 has hit an all-time high of 7,902. But appearances are deceptive. The sagging pound does a lot…

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Up 32%: is the best still to come for the Meta share price?

| Tom Hennessy

On the back of a giddy 32% increase in the last month, is the best still to come for the…

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I’d buy 2,500 Sainsbury’s shares for £300 in annual passive income

| Charlie Carman

Sainsbury's shares offer a higher dividend yield than the FTSE 100 average. Here's how our writer would invest in the…

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Why Rio Tinto could be one of the UK’s best value stocks!

| Royston Wild

Mining giant Rio Tinto's shares look incredibly cheap at current prices. Here's why it's a key part of my own…

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3 top shares to buy to outdo Warren Buffett

| John Choong

Outdoing the Oracle of Omaha is a difficult task. So, here are 3 shares to buy with the potential to…

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Could 2023 be a great year for stock market investment?

| Christopher Ruane

So far, some shares are showing strong gains this year. Christopher Ruane explains why he is ignoring the big picture…

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After climbing 50% in 6 months, are abrdn shares a buy for 2023?

| Alan Oscroft

They're gaining in 2023, but abrdn shares are still down 50% over the past five years. I think we could…

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These high-yield British stocks look like safe and sound bets

| James J. McCombie

There's no point buying a stock for a high-yield only to run right into a dividend cut. So I screen…

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I have £1,890 to invest! Should I buy these FTSE 100 value shares?

| Royston Wild

These UK value shares trade on ultra-low earnings multiples. Are they too cheap to miss? Or could they end up…

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Could now be the moment to start buying FTSE 250 shares?

| Christopher Ruane

The FTSE 250 has lost value over the past year. But from a long-term investment perspective, could that be an…

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Which has the best stock market returns: the FTSE 100 or S&P 500?

| Henry Adefope, MCSI

Diversification could be overrated. Would my returns be higher if I concentrated my portfolio to a particular blue-chip stock market?

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The AFC Energy share price has leapt 43% this year. Can it keep climbing?

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer looks at what might lie behind a surging AFC Energy share price and considers whether to add the…

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How I could invest £25 a day to target a £2,500 monthly passive income

| Mark Tovey

With £25 a day, I could build a passive income worth £2,500 a month. I'm considering this golden portfolio allocation…

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After renewed weakness, are Aviva shares now a no-brainer buy?

| Alan Oscroft

Aviva shares have fallen back in recent weeks, even as the FTSE 100 reaches record highs. Are we looking at…

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Here’s why I’m avoiding Scottish Mortgage shares

| Kevin Godbold

This investment trust is popular. But I'm not buying Scottish Mortgage shares for these reasons, despite strong past performance.

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I think the Games Workshop dividend could be set to soar

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane is optimistic about where the Games Workshop dividend might go. So why isn't he buying the shares at…

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The Cineworld share price jumps 20% on takeover rumours. Time to buy?

| Alan Oscroft

Is the end game finally in sight for long-suffering shareholders, after the Cineworld share price climbed in the hope of…

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I’m on the hunt for cheap shares. These 5 look great value to me

| Harvey Jones

I love buying cheap shares with the intention of holding for the long term to give them time to recover.…

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2 FTSE cannabis stocks I’m considering for the ‘green’ revolution

| Dr. James Fox

Dr James Fox takes a closer look at FTSE-listed stocks in and surrounding the very promising marijuana industry. Is he…

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