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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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Rolls-Royce shares: is now the moment to get greedy?

| Christopher Ruane

Rolls-Royce shares have soared by over 60% in just a few months. So should our writer buy even more of…

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5% dividend yield! 1 UK share I’d buy in my ISA for 2023 and hold until 2033

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

This stock may have fallen out of favour, but its double-digit growth is sustaining an impressive dividend yield for income…

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Marks and Spencer shares: the hottest FTSE 250 stock I’d buy today

| John Choong

Marks and Spencer shares are back in fashion as the most traded FTSE 250 stock so far in 2023. With…

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3 easy-to-keep investment New Year Resolutions

| Malcolm Wheatley

These resolutions won’t make you slimmer, fitter, or faster — but they should improve your investment performance.

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How I’d invest £200 a month in UK shares to target a £41,257 second income

| John Fieldsend

UK shares offer a golden opportunity right now to build a second income. Our writer explains how he’d do it,…

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As the Lloyds share price flirts with 50p, do I buy more?

| Cliff D'Arcy

The Lloyds share price is close to 50p, but it hit a high of 56p a year ago. With it…

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Dividend Shares

FTSE 100: buy high and sell higher

| John Choong

As the FTSE 100 paces itself to hit an all-time high, here's why I'll be buying more of its top…

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Down 50%: is it time to buy Ocado shares?

| Roland Head

The Ocado share price has collapsed over the last year. Roland Head asks if it's time to take a fresh…

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Why is nobody talking about this gem of a FTSE 250 stock?

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith runs through a FTSE 250 stock that doesn't get as much limelight as some other peers, but could…

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2 inflation-resistant stocks I’d like to buy right now

| Ben McPoland

These two firms are on my 'stocks to buy' list for when I have more cash to invest. Both seem…

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6.9% dividend yield! I’d buy this FTSE 100 stock for passive income in 2023

| Charlie Carman

This FTSE 100 stock has hiked or maintained its dividends for over 25 years, making it a 'no-brainer' buy for…

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As the FTSE 100 nears record highs, can I profit?

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane explains why the FTSE 100 approaching a record high isn't enough on its own to make him rotate…

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How I’d aim for a £1m Stocks & Shares ISA starting with just £150

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith outlines how it's possible for him to become a Stocks and Shares ISA millionaire from regular weekly investing…

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If I’d invested £1k in renewable energy stock ITM Power a year ago, here’s how much I’d have now

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Edward Sheldon looks at the performance of ITM Power shares over the last year. Returns from the renewable energy stock…

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How can I find cheap shares in an expensive market?

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer is looking for cheap shares he can add to his portfolio. Here's why he keeps on hunting even…

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Are Yü Group shares for me?

| James Beard

Yü Group shares are changing hands for more than twice their price of 12 months ago. I'm wondering whether to…

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GSK shares look cheap. Should I buy them?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Right now, GSK shares are unloved and trading at a low valuation. Is this a great buying opportunity? Edward Sheldon…

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My £3.50 a day extra income strategy for 2023

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane reckons he could generate some extra income by investing a few pounds each day in shares. Here's how…

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Is the boohoo share price a bargain in plain sight?

| Christopher Ruane

After falling 60% in a year, could the boohoo share price offer value to our writer's portfolio -- and should…

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Taylor Wimpey shares: a second income generator I’m buying

| John Choong

Taylor Wimpey shares may have crashed 40% in 2022, but I think this is a buying opportunity for excellent growth…

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The FTSE 100 is near its all-time high. But I’m still seeing many cheap blue-chip shares

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

The FTSE 100 index is at a high level right now. However, that doesn't mean there aren't opportunities for those…

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2 penny stocks I’d buy to hold for 15 years!

| Royston Wild

These penny stocks have both slumped in value in recent months. Here's why I think they could be top stocks…

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Amazon stock correction: a chance to get rich?

| James Beard

With the Amazon stock price halving over the past 18 months, our writer looks at the company's recent results and…

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3 AIM shares I’d buy to hold for the next 10 years!

| Royston Wild

Our writer is looking for top stocks to buy outside the FTSE 100 and FTSE 250. Here's a handful of…

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China comes back from the brink

| Owain Bennallack

Beleaguered investors looking at the share prices of stricken technology and growth giants like Amazon and Tesla might take heart…

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5 reasons why Legal & General’s share price is a brilliant bargain!

| Royston Wild

Our writer thinks the Legal & General share price could be too cheap to miss. Here are five reasons he…

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I’d buy 300 Vodafone shares a week for £100 in monthly passive income

| Charlie Carman

Vodafone shares are a top FTSE 100 pick for dividend payments. Here's how our writer would incorporate them into his…

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1 FTSE 100 share I’d buy like there’s no tomorrow

| Ben McPoland

Despite the market's strong start to 2023, I still see a compelling growth opportunity in this FTSE 100 share. Here's…

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Does a 50% fall make the Ceres Power share price a bargain?

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane digs into the Ceres Power share price and considers whether now is the time for him to invest…

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At under 1,000p, are Hargreaves Lansdown shares a screaming buy?

| Kevin Godbold

As Hargreaves Lansdown shares transition from a high-growth to a stalwart dividend-paying proposition, I'm attracted to the business.

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Could Alphabet stock be my smartest buy this year?

| Christopher Ruane

Alphabet stock has tumbled almost a third in the past year. Our writer thinks that could turn out to be…

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Is the ITM Power share price now primed for recovery?

| Christopher Ruane

Another profit warning on Monday morning sent the ITM Power share price sinking further. Christopher Ruane explains why he's not…

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If I’d invested £1,000 in easyJet shares 2 years ago, here’s how much I’d have now!

| Charlie Carman

easyJet shares have struggled over the past two years due to the pandemic. Our writer examines the return he'd have…

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3 investment ideas that could double my money

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith points out several stock investment ideas that have the potential to make him some serious returns in coming…

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Here’s how putting £3k into FTSE 100 shares could earn me £15+ in monthly passive income

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane outlines how he could invest a few thousand pounds to benefit from the profits made by blue-chip FTSE…

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3 high-yield bargains I own — and would snap up more of while they’re cheap

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane owns this trio of high-yield shares already. Here's why he'd happily put more of his money into each…

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Should investors buy Unilever shares today?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Unilever shares have delivered attractive returns over the long run. Are they still worth buying today? Edward Sheldon takes a…

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FTSE stocks: the big risers and fallers of 2022

| G A Chester

The FTSE 100 kept its head above water in 2022, but the medium- and small-cap indexes struggled. Here are the…

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This popular UK stock is up 31% in a month! Should I join the party?

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith explains the reasons why a well-known UK stock has been outperforming recently, along with his outlook for 2023.

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I’d line up a £200 weekly second income like this

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer explains the approach he could take if he wanted to earn a second income of several hundred pounds…

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