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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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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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Is time running out to buy boohoo shares below 50p?

| Charlie Carman

boohoo shares have made an explosive start to 2023. Is now the time for our writer to invest in the…

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Can tobacco dividends realistically continue at today’s levels?

| Christopher Ruane

This writer receives a stream of tobacco dividends on a regular basis. Here he considers what he thinks might happen…

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2 Warren Buffett shares to buy with dividend yields above 4%

| Stephen Wright

Warren Buffett owns shares in both Kraft Heinz and Citigroup. Stephen Wright thinks they could be great passive income stocks…

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Ocado shares are looking lively. Do I buy now?

| Cliff D'Arcy

Ocado shares have been riding a roller coaster over the past six months. And after recent price falls, they've popped…

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Here’s how I’d invest £100,000 in UK shares right now

| Alan Oscroft

The FTSE 100 is rising, and the Stocks and Shares ISA deadline is approaching. Investors are liking the look of…

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Was I dumb to sell my GSK shares?

| Cliff D'Arcy

After having a big holding of GSK shares, we sold out big-time in April 2021. Nearly two years later, should…

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2 Dividend Aristocrats I’ve bought for growing income

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane has boosted his income streams by buying two Dividend Aristocrats. Here's why these investments excite him.

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If I’d invested £500 in Persimmon shares 3 years ago, here’s how much I’d have now!

| Dr. James Fox

Dr James Fox explores whether an investment in Persimmon shares would have yielded positive returns over the last three years.

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I’d buy cheap shares for a £10,000 second income!

| Cliff D'Arcy

Here's how I'd invest a lump sum in order to generate a second income of an extra £10,000 a year…

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Here’s the AstraZeneca dividend forecast for 2023

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Here, Edward Sheldon looks at the AstraZeneca dividend forecast for this year with the pharma giant slowly increasing its dividend…

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I’d invest my first £500 in this high-dividend-yield FTSE 250 stock today

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

I think this top-notch, high-dividend-yield stock may potentially lay strong foundations for a starter investment portfolio.

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3 reasons I’d ditch buy-to-let property and buy FTSE 100 shares right now

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Buy-to-let is a popular wealth-building strategy, but investing in FTSE 100 shares may be a faster and easier alternative.

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At 108p, is now a good time to buy Rolls-Royce shares?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Rolls-Royce shares are trading near record lows, but I think it may be years before the business can return to…

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The Meta share price is soaring! Time to pile in?

| John Fieldsend

The Meta share price rose sharply last week on the back of surprising full year results. Is now a great…

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How I’d target £40,000 in passive income with just £100 a week!

| Dr. James Fox

Dr James Fox explains how he'd look to develop a passive income-generating portfolio with a limited amount of capital.

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UK shares in focus: could this be the cheapest growth stock on the FTSE?

| Dr. James Fox

Dr James Fox takes a close look at UK stocks offering growth opportunities. Could this Africa-focused stock be the top…

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3 UK AI stocks for the artificial intelligence revolution

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Artificial intelligence is set to disrupt every industry over the next decade. Here, Edward Sheldon highlights three UK AI stocks…

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Stock pick: IAG vs easyJet

| John Choong

With airlines shares set to be huge winners in 2023, I'll be assessing which between IAG and easyJet stock is…

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2 dividend shares I’m buying before the end of February!

| Dr. James Fox

Dr James Fox details two dividend shares he's looking to add to his portfolio as he seeks to enhance passive…

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I’d invest £500 a month to target a £45,000 second income from dividend shares

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Regularly investing money in the stock market can build a substantial portfolio capable of generating passive income through dividend shares.

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Are BAE Systems shares a great choice for FTSE 100 dividend investors?

| Royston Wild

BAE Systems has a terrific track record of annual dividend growth. Could it be one of the best income stocks…

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2 cheap, dividend-paying AIM shares I’d buy to hold for 10 years!

| Royston Wild

These UK shares provide passive income and trade on ultra-low earnings multiples. Here's why I'd buy them to hold for…

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If I’d invested £5,000 in Airtel Africa shares 3 years ago, here’s how much I’d have now!

| James Beard

Our writer looks at the performance of Airtel Africa shares over the past 3 years, and examines how much a…

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Could high-yield investing help me build long-term wealth?

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer thinks high-yield investing could help him build wealth, but would still pay close attention to finding quality shares…

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3 FTSE 100 shares at cheap prices I’d consider in February

| Charlie Carman

Charlie Carman identifies a trio of FTSE 100 shares trading at bargain prices that he'd contemplate buying, even as the…

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Lloyds shares have jumped 25% in 3 months, but still look cheap to me

| Harvey Jones

The FTSE 100 is flying and so are Lloyds shares. Yet I reckon they still offer value, while the dividend…

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3 FTSE 250 shares I’d buy now for passive income

| Roland Head

These mid-cap stocks have a long track record of dividend growth. Roland Head explains why he views them as top…

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