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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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Stock market corrections offer bargain shares. I’d grab cheap FTSE 100 stocks today

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

The FTSE 100 index has largely recovered from the 2022 stock market correction, but there are still some bargain buying…

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With £5 a day, I’d set up lifelong passive income streams. Here’s how

| Christopher Ruane

Putting aside a spare fiver each day to buy shares, this writer thinks he could still be earning passive income…

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No savings at 40? The Warren Buffett method could help investors get rich and retire early

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Billionaire investor Warren Buffett uses a simple investing method that can be used to potentially unlock an impressive nest egg.

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If I’d invested £2k in the FTSE 100 two years ago, here’s how much I’d have now!

| Roland Head

The FTSE 100 has outperformed all other UK stock market indices over the last two years. Will the UK's biggest…

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I’d aim for a million, investing in just a handful of FTSE stocks!

| Dr. James Fox

Dr James Fox explains how he’d aim for millionaire status by investing in FTSE stocks. His strategy requires him to…

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Warren Buffett isn’t buying Tesla shares despite the huge sell-off. Why is that?

| Dr. James Fox

Dr James Fox explains the reason why he thinks Warren Buffett isn't buying Tesla stock despite it having a huge…

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Trading update: which of these 3 builders is likely to cope better with the UK recession?

| James Beard

With the UK economy heading for recession, our writer looks at three FTSE 100 builders and asks which is likely…

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Here’s how I’d invest £20,000 in a Stocks and Shares ISA to try and build long-term wealth

| Christopher Ruane

By taking a rational, strategic approach to using his Stocks and Shares ISA, our writer hopes he can increase his…

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Income stocks: a once-in-a-decade chance to get rich?

| Dr. James Fox

Dr James Fox explains why he thinks now could be a once-in-a-decade opportunity to build wealth by investing in discounted…

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UK stock market: a wealth of investment opportunities!

| Ben McPoland

This writer thinks the UK stock market is filled with wealth-enhancing opportunities. Here's where he'd start hunting today.

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If I’d bought £10k worth of Tesco shares 3 months ago, here’s how much I’d have now

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Tesco shares have risen significantly over the last three months. Here's how much a £10,000 investment three months ago would…

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Scottish Mortgage shares being sold short? I’m buying for the long run!

| Dr. James Fox

Dr James Fox explains why he's buying Scottish Mortgage shares to hold for years to come as trading volume in…

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With the Lloyds share price approaching 50p, should I buy more of the stock?

| James Beard

The Lloyds share price has been rising steadily in recent weeks. James Beard considers whether this trend is likely to…

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The ASOS share price just leapt 20%! Is the stock back in fashion?

| James Beard

With the ASOS share price up 20% on Thursday, James Beard looks at the reasons behind the move and considers…

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Tesco shares: a potential source for second income

| John Choong

Tesco recently shared a rather decent Q3 update. With its 4.8% dividend yield well covered, can it act as a…

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Rolls-Royce’s share price is flying! Should I invest in the FTSE 100 share today?

| Royston Wild

The Rolls-Royce share price still looks dirt cheap despite a recent surge higher. But is the engine builder a classic…

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Forget gold. It pays zero income which is why I buy FTSE dividend stocks instead

| Harvey Jones

I prefer to receive a regular stream of income from top FTSE dividend stocks then sit around wondering if the…

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3 simple passive income ideas for 2023

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

It's not hard to generate passive income these days. Here's a look at three very simple strategies that are based…

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7 cheap shares that can help me easily build a second income

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith runs over several cheap shares that he likes in order to position himself for a future income stream…

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How I’m looking to build passive income in 2023 with dividends

| Gordon

In this article, I outline how I'm going to use certain stocks paying regular dividends to provide me with passive…

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Tesla stock is up 14% in 2023! Is this an opportunity or a trap?

| Harvey Jones

Tesla stock has endured a rough ride over the last year or so, but has picked up in recent days.…

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3 top FTSE 100 shares to buy as the index nears a record high

| Charlie Carman

FTSE 100 shares are soaring today as UK GDP numbers beat expectations. With the index close to an all-time high,…

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I’m using the Warren Buffett approach to scoop up cheap UK shares

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane is using some classic elements of value investing to build his portfolio of UK shares. Here's the approach…

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Can Scottish Mortgage Investment Trust make the biggest comeback of 2023?

| Henry Adefope, MCSI

The tech bubble burst for Scottish Mortgage Investment Trust in 2022. Here's why I believe a bull-run in its shares…

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How I identified this dirt-cheap FTSE 100 stock

| James Beard

Constantly on the look-out for a bargain, our writer explains how he went about identifying the cheapest stock in the…

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The Centrica dividend could soon soar. Should I buy?

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane thinks a big cash pile could end up funding a bumper Centrica dividend. But that isn't enough for…

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Should investors buy Jet2 shares right now?

| Roland Head

The Jet2 share price has a track record of beating the market. Roland Head explains why he thinks this holiday…

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Apple stock correction: a chance to get rich?

| James Beard

With Apple stock down 26% since the start of 2022, our writer asks whether now is the time to include…

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What does a reduced risk of a recession mean for investors?

| Stephen Wright

The UK economy grew last month, so is a recession off the table? Stephen Wright says that as an investor,…

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A top-level FTSE director just invested £241k in this stock

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Edward Sheldon's just spotted a very large director purchase within the FTSE 100 index. Should he follow the 'insider' into…

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Trading update: is the Taylor Wimpey share price a falling knife?

| Andrew Mackie

Taylor Wimpey is the latest housebuilder to report disappointing figures. Does its falling share price offer an attractive entry point…

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Can the Shell share price push higher?

| Dr. James Fox

Dr James Fox explores whether the Shell share price has peaked. The stock has gone from strength to strength, but…

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The stock market makes some people rich. Could I be one of them?

| Christopher Ruane

Can investing in the stock market help make this writer rich? Possibly. But here are some important considerations he takes…

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If I’d invested £1,000 in Advanced Micro Devices shares last year, here’s what I’d have now!

| Dr. James Fox

Dr James Fox investigates whether investing in Advanced Micro Devices shares a year ago would have been profitable and where…

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A FTSE 100 stock I’d buy and aim to double my money 

| Kevin Godbold

Despite its recent eye-catching decline, I think this FTSE 100 stock has the potential to outperform in the years ahead.

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2 cheap UK stocks! Should investors buy these ‘loved’ FTSE 250 shares?

| Royston Wild

These UK value stocks have been bought in huge volumes in recent weeks. Could they help share pickers supercharge their…

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The FTSE 100 hits 4-year highs at 7,800+! Have I missed an investment opportunity?

| Royston Wild

There are still plenty of top bargains for me to buy despite the recent stock market rally. Here are two…

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2 investment ideas to earn passive income in 2023

| Charlie Carman

Our writer is looking for ways to supercharge his passive income portfolio in 2023. These two FTSE dividend stocks could…

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Sainsbury’s shares: a decent passive income stock to buy?

| John Choong

Sainsbury's shares are largely unmoved despite a positive Q3 update. With a dividend yield of 5%, should I buy the…

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If I’d invested £1,000 in Diageo shares 10 years ago, here’s how much I’d have now

| Stephen Wright

A £1,000 investment in Diageo shares 10 years ago would be worth £2,533 today. But is the stock worth buying…

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