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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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Prediction: here’s what £10,000 invested in Lloyds shares could be worth by 2027

| Alan Oscroft

The recent trend for Lloyds Bank shares has been steadily upwards, and analyst forecasts suggest there could be more still…

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How much do we need in an ISA to aim for a £1,000 monthly second income?

| Alan Oscroft

Think investing in UK shares to try to build up a decent second income is complicated and only for the…

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2 top UK dividend stocks offering effortless passive income

| Ben McPoland

Ben McPoland highlights a pair of stocks from the FTSE 250 index that have tremendous track records of dividend growth.

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Will Tesla stock rise 750% and make Elon Musk a trillionaire?

| John Fieldsend

A bold new deal has been agreed between Elon Musk and holders of Tesla stock. Is it a shrewd plan…

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1 top FTSE 250 trust to consider for the artificial intelligence (AI) boom

| Ben McPoland

Our writer reckons this FTSE 250 investment trust currently has a nice blend of artificial intelligence stocks in its portfolio.

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As Tesla stock heads toward a new high, is Elon Musk’s reality distortion field taking control?

| Alan Oscroft

The outlook for Tesla stock has a habit of lurching from dull negativity to exciting optimism, not entirely unlike its…

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Just released: our 3 top income-focused stocks to consider buying in September [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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How big a Stocks and Shares ISA is needed to target £1,000 in monthly passive income?

| Christopher Ruane

Using a Stocks and Shares ISA to target a four-figure monthly passive income can be done. Our writer explains how…

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How much should you have in a Stocks and Shares ISA to target a £15,000 a year passive income?

| Stephen Wright

Investing in the stock market always brings risk. But a Stocks and Shares ISA might be the nearest thing dividend…

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Are BP shares heading back to 680p?

| John Fieldsend

BP shares are rising again. What would it take for the share price of the oil major to get back…

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Here are the latest forecasts from the experts for Nvidia stock

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith points out some of the price targets for Nvidia stock that banks and brokers have out, adding in…

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As the Nvidia share price jumps 4%, here are more stocks that could get an AI boost

| Alan Oscroft

Will the next round of AI partnerships help push the Nvidia share price even higher, along with other technology stocks…

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Should I put money into index funds while the S&P 500’s near all-time highs?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

The S&P 500 index has risen more than 30% since its April lows. So, does it make sense to keep…

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Why I’m not buying Rolls-Royce shares…yet

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Rolls-Royce shares have been a great investment recently. But here’s why Edward Sheldon is not buying them for his portfolio…

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3 UK stocks I think could still be paying dividends decades from now!

| Christopher Ruane

This trio of UK stocks has caught our writer's eye, as he reckons all three may continue pumping out dividends…

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Down 14% in days and yielding 6.6%, is this FTSE 250 stock great value?

| Ben McPoland

The Pets at Home (LSE:PETS) share price has slumped over the past year. Our writer wonders if he should snap…

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5 questions to ask yourself before you start investing

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane goes through a handful of things he thinks a would-be investor could helpfully consider before they start investing.

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How much do you need in an ISA to target a tax-free second income of £1,000 a month?

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones shows how compounding returns from FTSE 100 dividend growth shares can produce a high and rising second income…

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HSBC’s share price is around an all-time high, so why am I buying more of the stock now?

| Simon Watkins

HSBC’s share price has soared over the past year alone, but there could still be enormous value left in the…

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Warren Buffett’s thinking on risky shares is simple, but brilliant

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane looks at one aspect Warren Buffett considers when making investment decisions -- and explains why he likes the…

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Here’s why a top bank just raised the year-end forecast for S&P 500 stocks

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith talks through the reasons why Goldman Sachs increased the forecast for S&P 500 stocks and shares one specific…

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Should I buy more of this passive income star, with a 6.5% projected dividend yield and 15.8% annual forecast earnings growth?

| Simon Watkins

This FTSE 100 giant pays a high dividend yield that can generate big passive income over time, and it looks…

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2 ‘crash-resistant’ stock market shares to consider in 2025

| Mark Hartley

If the stock market takes a dive in 2025, these defensive FTSE shares look well-positioned to weather the volatility better…

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With over two-thirds of £103bn stashed in Cash ISAs, are savers missing a trick?

| Andrew Mackie

Using the power of compounding, Andrew Mackie illustrates the potential difference in returns between a Cash ISA and Stocks and…

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Should I follow the crowd and buy these 2 UK shares?

| James Beard

After looking at the most popular UK shares on one particular trading platform, our writer is pleased with what he…

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2 FTSE shares that I regret selling too soon

| Mark Hartley

Mark Hartley looks back on his past decisions to rebalance his portfolio and highlights two FTSE shares he wishes he…

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Where will the BP share price go next? Let’s ask the experts

| Alan Oscroft

The BP share price has been through a very erratic decade, with the oil business currently facing both high demand…

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Could Nvidia help the Rolls-Royce share price?

| James Beard

Our writer wonders whether recent comments made by the boss of the world’s most valuable company could indirectly aid the…

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Where will the Aviva share price go next? Here’s what the experts say

| Alan Oscroft

The Aviva share price has rewarded patient investors well in the past few years, and the majority of analysts think…

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These FTSE 100 stocks have some of the UK’s best long-term dividend growth records

| Alan Oscroft

These FTSE 100 consumer giants have seen their share prices move in opposite directions this year, despite decades of strong…

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By 2026, the Tesco share price could turn £5,000 into…

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

The Tesco share price has surged more than 30% in just six months, but can this momentum continue? Here’s what…

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How much do you need to invest in dividend shares to aim for a £500 monthly passive income?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Zaven Boyrazian explores how much money it takes to earn an extra £6,000 a year passively using income shares. It’s…

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I just bought another 147 Lloyds shares – and I didn’t lift a finger!

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones suspects investors underestimate the power of reinvesting dividends. So he uses his own Lloyds shares to show how…

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Here are the 5 highest-yielding dividend stocks in the FTSE 100 today (and my top pick)

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Among the FTSE 100’s highest-yielding stocks, there are three financials companies, a packing business and an advertising group.

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Down 51%, here are the latest Greggs share price forecasts for 2026

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

The Greggs share price is looking a bit shakier than just a couple of months ago, but could the stock…

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Where are the buying opportunities in today’s stock market?

| Stephen Wright

The shares known as the Magnificent Seven might look fully valued at the moment, but are there buying opportunities elsewhere…

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How much do you need in an ISA to aim for a £1,500 monthly passive income?

| Ben McPoland

Ben McPoland highlights a dividend stock from the FTSE 250 that could contribute towards a sizeable passive income in retirement.

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Prediction: in 12 months Fresnillo and Glencore shares could turn £10,000 into…

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones backed the wrong horse when he bought Glencore shares, and is wishing he'd chosen FTSE 100 midas stock…

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Here’s the 3-year dividend forecast for Aviva shares

| Mark Hartley

Our writer examines analyst forecasts to see what kind of dividend he should expect his Aviva shares to be paying…

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How much passive income could you make by investing £500 a month?

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith points out some factors involved in trying to build up a reliable passive income over time, including being…

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