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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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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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How much do you need in an ISA to aim for a £2,000 monthly second income?

| Royston Wild

Discover how large your Stocks and Shares ISA may need to be for a comfortable retirement -- and a top…

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Here’s a strategy to build a £10,000 annual income from FTSE 100 dividend shares

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane looks at how someone who currently owns no dividend shares could target a five-figure annual passive income by…

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2 smart moves and 1 mistake when investing a SIPP

| Christopher Ruane

Building long-term retirement wealth in a SIPP can be a powerful motivator for an investor. Our writer highlights some things…

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With its investments in nuclear energy, Rolls-Royce is one of my favourite UK stocks right now

| Muhammad Cheema

I discuss why Rolls-Royce is one of the best UK stocks right now, and how its investment in nuclear energy…

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Prediction: I think the Rolls-Royce share price could go even higher

| Christopher Ruane

Last week saw the Rolls-Royce share price hit yet another all-time high. Our writer thinks it could go even higher…

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The FTSE 100 is paying out £130bn this year. Where’s your share?

| Cliff D'Arcy

Analysts predict that FTSE 100 shareholders will collect £130.4bn in cash dividends and share buybacks in 2025. Here's how we…

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With a spare £500, here’s how a stock market novice could start buying shares

| Christopher Ruane

Does it take a lot of money to start buying shares? Not necessarily, as our writer explains. Here are some…

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Is 8% a realistic yield target for an ISA?

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane likes the passive income potential of owning high-yield shares in his ISA. But can he realistically expect a…

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Prediction: this Nasdaq-listed AI stock will one day be Europe’s first $1trn company

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

This Nasdaq-listed European stock is right at the heart of the AI revolution. And looking ahead, Edward Sheldon sees a…

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Warren Buffett just sold this stock after a 3,890% rise! Should I buy it?

| Ben McPoland

Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway knocked the ball out of the park by investing in this incredible growth stock 17 years…

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Here’s the dividend forecast for Tesco shares through to 2028

| Stephen Wright

With analysts expecting annual dividend growth of around 7.5% on average over the next few years, are Tesco shares worth…

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A 6.7% yield and 41% underpriced to ‘fair value’, should I buy more of this FTSE 100 gem after a major organisational streamlining?

| Simon Watkins

This FTSE 100 commodities giant has reorganised to focus on its most profitable assets to unlock additional shareholder value. And…

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Up 30% in 6 months, have I missed the boat on Meta stock?

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith notes the strong move in Meta stock recently but explains why the valuation is reasonable and could indicate…

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Prediction: in 2 years, this legendary FTSE 100 stock will be trading at significantly higher levels

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

This FTSE stock has been a brilliant performer over the long term. And Edward Sheldon believes it can deliver substantial…

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These FTSE 250 stocks have some of the UK’s best long-term dividend growth records

| Alan Oscroft

For long-term dividend track records we need the FTSE 100, don't we? Well, we'd be missing lot of cash from…

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

| Alan Oscroft

The Vodafone share price has been in a multi-year slump and analyst opinions are mixed. But the bulls pushing it…

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

| Alan Oscroft

The International Consolidated Airlines (IAG) share price has enjoyed some nice gains, and analysts are expecting still more to come.

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Looking for UK momentum stocks? Here are 3 FTSE 100 and AIM shares to consider

| Royston Wild

These UK stocks have surged between 25% and 239% in value since 1 January. Royston Wild explains why he expects…

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Lloyds shares: do the bank’s big dividends make it a must-buy?

| Royston Wild

Even after recent price gains, Lloyds' shares carry high dividend yields above the FTSE 100 average. Does that make it…

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Here are 3 stocks to consider for a starter Stocks & Shares ISA

| Royston Wild

Protection from capital gains and dividend taxes can make the Stocks and Shares ISA a great place for Britons to…

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Down 8% following good H1 results, does Next’s share price look cheap to me?

| Simon Watkins

Next’s share price has dropped, despite good recent results, so this could signal a bargain to be had. I ran…

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

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

After already jumping almost 30% since April, experts believe the BP share price could have much further to climb if…

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It’s a case of good week, bad week for these 2 FTSE 250 growth shares!

| James Beard

Our writer takes a closer look at two strongly contrasting FTSE 250 retailers whose share prices performed very differently last…

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New forecast: here’s where analysts expect the Lloyds share price to be in 2026

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

The Lloyds share price has surged 50% in 2025, but more double-digit growth is coming according to the latest expert…

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£100,000 invested in Rolls-Royce shares 5 years ago is now worth…

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Investors who placed big bets on Rolls-Royce shares in 2020 have seen their investments soar, but just how much money…

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Is this newly-promoted FTSE 100 share about to come back in fashion?

| James Beard

After a year’s absence, Burberry has returned to the FTSE 100 share index. Could this give the recent recovery in…

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Near a 52-week low with a P/E of just 7.7, is this one of the best shares to buy now?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

This brand owner and retailer's being pummelled in 2025 with its shares now trading at a massive 60% discount compared…

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Up to 9.6% yields! 2 FTSE shares investors are rushing to buy today

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

These FTSE shares are among the most popular stocks to buy right now, but are they actually good investments? Zaven…

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1 critical mistake to avoid at all costs when the S&P 500 crashes

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

The S&P 500 will crash again. Maybe not in 2025, but a meltdown will eventually come. And when it does,…

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Buying 1,679 shares of this FTSE 250 stock unlocks £1,000 of passive income!

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

The FTSE 250 is full of shares that pay attract dividends. Here’s one with an 8%+ yield that could generate…

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By 2026, the FTSE 100 could turn £1,000 into…

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Find out how much money investors could potentially make in the next 15 months by investing in the FTSE 100,…

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Are growth stocks finally back in fashion? These 2 British blue-chips look promising!

| Mark Hartley

With the US Federal Reserve cutting interest rates, growth stocks could be back in favour. Our writer explores what it…

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Prediction: analysts say the Diageo share price will climb 28% in a year! Seriously?

| Harvey Jones

Brokers predict a massive reversal in the fortunes of the Diageo share price, but as someone who's holding the FTSE…

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3 magnificent FTSE 250 stocks to consider for growth and dividends

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Edward Sheldon highlights three FTSE 250 stocks that have momentum and look capable of providing market-beating returns in the years…

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Up 135%, here’s a soaring FTSE 100 share to consider in October!

| Royston Wild

Looking for top FTSE 100 stocks to think about buying in the coming weeks? I think Babcock International shares have…

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Prediction: in 12 months red-hot Barclays and NatWest shares could turn £10k into…

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones hails the recent success of Barclays and NatWest shares and does his best to work out how the…

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Is now the time for investors to bank a profit on their Rolls-Royce shares?

| Harvey Jones

Rolls-Royce shares are continuing to smash the FTSE 100 but Harvey Jones asks whether investors should now bail out while…

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3 ETFs from the London Stock Exchange to consider for an ISA

| Ben McPoland

This trio of ETFs from the London Stock Exchange offers dividends, balanced growth, and one of the world's emerging megatrends.

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