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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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Growth Shares

Deliveroo shares: a FTSE investment for explosive growth

| John Choong

Deliveroo shares are up after a positive Q4 update. With a brighter outlook ahead for the growing FTSE firm, should…

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These dividend shares offer today’s biggest FTSE 100 yields

| Alan Oscroft

Does it make sense to invest in the FTSE 100 shares offering the biggest dividend yields? It could be a…

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I’d buy this top investment trust to earn 5% passive income for life

| Harvey Jones

Buying FTSE 100 shares is a great way to help me build passive income for life. This hugely popular investment…

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7.6% dividend yield! Should I buy Persimmon shares for passive income in 2023?

| Royston Wild

The Persimmon share price currently carries massive dividend yields and ultra-low earnings multiples. Should I buy it for extra income…

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2 FTSE 250 dividend shares I’d buy to hold for 20 years!

| Royston Wild

I'm searching for the best FTSE 250 stocks to buy for terrific long-term returns. Here are a couple I think…

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Spotlight on FTSE retail stocks

| G A Chester

Retailers' updates on Christmas trading are coming thick and fast. And there are opportunities in the retail sector for patient,…

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Value Shares

Burberry shares: the FTSE 100’s best stock to hedge against inflation

| John Choong

The performance of Burberry shares continue to outdo inflation. Here's why I believe it can continue doing so in 2023.

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Here’s why I’m pumped for passive income in 2023

| Cliff D'Arcy

Asset prices took a tumble in 2022, while interest rates surged upwards. This is great news for lovers of passive…

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Cheap dividend shares: a once-in-a-decade chance to get rich?

| Charlie Carman

Charlie Carman analyses whether two FTSE 250 dividend shares that are trading near their 10-year lows could help him get…

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20+ years of growing dividends! 2 cheap FTSE 100 shares I’d buy

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane discusses a pair of FTSE 100 shares that have consistently grown their dividends for several decades -- and…

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Should I keep investing in the FTSE 100?

| James J. McCombie

I am happy to keep investing in the FTSE 100, but I am aware of its strengths and weaknesses, and…

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Can these next-gen dividend heroes provide a passive income for life?

| Henry Adefope, MCSI

With yields of 8% and growing, the passive income from these up-and-coming dividend heroes could have me laughing all the…

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Tesla stock’s up 19% in 2023! Should I invest?

| Christopher Ruane

So far in 2023, Tesla stock has jumped by almost a fifth. Our writer considers the longer-term picture -- and…

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Earnings: why Dr Martens’ share price just crashed

| Roland Head

Bootmaker Dr Martens has reported problems with its US business, triggering a share price crash. Should investors buy the dip,…

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1 UK stock I’d buy now and aim to double my money

| Kevin Godbold

Stronger earnings ahead and a valuation re-rating could combine to drive this UK stock higher as economies improve in the…

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I’d aim for a million buying just 5 to 10 shares!

| Christopher Ruane

To aim for a million, our writer would do less not more! Here's why he's inspired by Warren Buffett to…

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Earnings: why boohoo shares are still out of fashion today

| Ben McPoland

A lacklustre Christmas trading update has sent boohoo shares down today. Ben McPoland asks if it's time for him to…

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If I’d invested £1k in Scottish Mortgage shares 2 years ago, here’s how much I’d have now!

| Charlie Carman

Scottish Mortgage shares have collapsed from where they were 24 months ago. Our writer examines the fall and says why…

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How I’d aim to beat inflation by investing £500 in these three penny stocks

| Tom Hennessy

I'm hoping that a calculated risk on these three US-listed penny stocks might be able to help me outrun inflation…

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Cheap UK stocks! Should I buy these 5 popular AIM shares now?

| James Beard

Based on 2022 trading volumes, here are the five most popular AIM shares. Is it time to bag myself a…

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Dividend Shares

Lloyds shares: the best FTSE bank stock to buy

| John Choong

With higher interest rates, there are a number of bank stocks that stand to benefit. Nonetheless, Lloyds shares stand out…

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Why Prince Harry has inspired which UK shares I will buy in 2023

| John Maslen

John Maslen reveals the ‘heir and a spare’ approach to investing in UK shares and driving growth for his stock…

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Anglo-American: a FTSE 100 stock on the rise

| Khadijah Jay

As the world grows ever more environmentally focused, sustainability is a key factor behind my belief that this FTSE 100…

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AIM shares: 4 growth stocks I’d buy to hold for 10 years

| Royston Wild

Small-cap stocks can be a great way for investors to supercharge their capital gains. Here are four AIM shares I'm…

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I’d buy 549 shares in this top dividend stock to make £1,000 in income

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith reveals an above-average-yielding dividend stock he thinks could pay him income now and for decades to come.

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Don’t buy a football club

| Owain Bennallack

Richard Branson once quipped that if you want to become a millionaire, become a billionaire first and then start an…

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Growth Shares

Shares to buy: 2 retail stocks set for a bull run in 2023

| John Choong

Retail stocks were hammered in 2022. However, a comeback could be on the cards. So, here are two shares I…

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Is the FTSE 100 all-time high a once-in-a-lifetime chance to get rich?

| Harvey Jones

It's nice to see the FTSE 100 near its record high but I'm not going to let it change my…

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Is Moderna stock set for an explosive rise in 2023?

| Ben McPoland

Moderna stock is marching higher today after the company reported positive phase 3 data for its RSV vaccine. Can this…

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1 of the UK shares I’d buy now and aim to double my money

| Kevin Godbold

There hasn't been a better time to aim to find UK shares with one-bagging potential for years and I've been…

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AIM shares: 3 value stocks I’d buy to own for 10 years

| Royston Wild

Like Warren Buffett, I think buying value stocks is a great way to create long-term wealth. With this in mind,…

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4 reasons why the stock market is breaking higher despite the UK economy

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith highlights several points including a potential peak of inflation as to why the stock market is performing so…

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Can I make a million from a Stocks and Shares ISA?

| Alan Oscroft

Does making a million in a Stocks and Shares ISA seem out of reach? Well, a lot of UK investors…

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Can the THG share price ever recover?

| Christopher Ruane

The THG share price is down more than 90% in under two years. Christopher Ruane remains unconvinced it will reach…

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With £1k, I’d buy and hold these 5 Warren Buffett-style stocks

| James J. McCombie

If I had a spare £1,000 to invest in Warren Buffett-style shares, these are the five diverse stock picks that…

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Stock market investment for beginners: 3 things I wish I’d known

| Christopher Ruane

Looking back on his past mistakes, Christopher Ruane shares three lessons he applies today when investing in the stock market.

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Could buy-and-hold investing work well during a recession?

| Christopher Ruane

As a believer in buy-and-hold investing, does our writer worry about what a recession might mean for his portfolio? No!…

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Earnings: are Currys shares a bargain buy after mixed Christmas trading?

| Ben McPoland

Ben McPoland reviews the Christmas trading report and assesses whether Currys shares might now be a bargain hiding in plain…

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2 reasons why the Lloyds share price could break 56p this year

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith talks through the interest rate forecasts and the positive economic data that could support the Lloyds share price…

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Warren Buffett has $3.3bn invested in these 2 stocks. And I’m backing them for 2023

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

There are two Warren Buffett stocks that Edward Sheldon is very bullish on right now. Both look set to benefit…

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