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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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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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Just released: the 3 best growth-focused stocks to buy in January 2023 [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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Is the Barclays share price the FTSE 100’s greatest bargain?

| Royston Wild

The Barclays share price currently commands a low P/E ratio and market-beating dividend yield. Should I buy the FTSE 100…

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Why this UK share could power my portfolio growth for years

| John Maslen

With steady dividend yields of around 5% and a critical role in powering economies, this UK share has a key…

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4 high-yield stocks that are double the FTSE 100 average

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith identifies several high-yield stocks that do carry risk, but also the potential for some lucrative income for his…

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Why Prudential’s share price could rocket in 2023

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Prudential's share price has jumped recently and Edward Sheldon believes it can continue rising in 2023 on the back of…

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The Superdry share price is up 50% in a month! Yet I think it’s still a bargain

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane ended last year bullish on the Superdry share price. Even after a recent surge, he still sees possible…

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Could Scottish Mortgage shares reach £10 this year?

| Christopher Ruane

Scottish Mortgage shares have been sinking -- and might keep going down. So why would Christopher Ruane be happy to…

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Forget gold! I’d start looking for unloved FTSE 100 shares to buy for an early retirement

| Christopher Ruane

Can finding FTSE 100 shares with fat prospects but a thin fan base among investors help our writer retire early?…

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Could hydrogen shares beat the market in 2023?

| Christopher Ruane

Some hydrogen shares have come storming out of the gate so far in 2023. Looking at the longer-term picture though,…

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Earnings season: Marks and Spencer sales fizz, but will its share price do so too?

| Andrew Mackie

As M&S Christmas trading figures sparkle, Andrew Mackie explores what it could mean for the recovering Marks and Spencer share…

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Earnings season: ASOS shares surge on turnaround hopes. Time to buy?

| Roland Head

The ASOS share price is up despite a slump in UK sales over Christmas. Roland Head is impressed with progress…

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As a first-time investor, I’d take these 2 actions

| Christopher Ruane

Looking back on his own experience as a first-time investor, this writer shares a couple of lessons that have shaped…

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Earnings season: Tesco shares look appealing after strong Christmas trading

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith reviews the Christmas trading report and outlines why he thinks Tesco shares could rally from here, despite inflation…

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6.1% yield! Here’s the BT Group dividend forecast for 2023 and 2024

| Royston Wild

BT's share price carries yields that soar above the FTSE 100 average. But do current dividend forecasts actually make it…

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The pros and cons of buying penny shares in 2023

| Alan Oscroft

A lot of penny shares took a hammering during 2022. Might 2023 be more profitable, or are the potential dangers…

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2 cheap FTSE 250 shares! Should investors buy these much-loved stocks?

| Royston Wild

These FTSE 250 stocks look terrifically cheap on paper. But does that make them slam-dunk buys for savvy investors?

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8.1% yield! Is the Aviva share price the greatest FTSE 100 bargain?

| Royston Wild

The Aviva share price provides brilliant all-round value right now. Here's why I'd buy the FTSE 100 business for my…

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easyJet shares: a buy for its passive income and growth potential

| John Choong

easyJet shares are growing at an exponential rate and could see a return to dividend payments in the near future.…

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Will the Lloyds share price recover to its pre-Covid levels in 2023?

| Charlie Carman

The Lloyds share price is still below where it was before the pandemic. Will the FTSE 100 banking group return…

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How I’d invest £1k a month to build passive income for life 

| Harvey Jones

My retirement gets closer every day and I'm looking forward to sitting back and drawing a passive income from my…

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This investment trust dividend yield just crashed. Time to buy?

| Christopher Ruane

A high-yield investment trust recently slashed its dividend. Despite that, our writer would still add it to his portfolio if…

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Warren Buffett is up 50% in the past 5 years. Here’s how I’m going to copy him

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith explains some of the features that have generated Warren Buffett his strong returns in the past and continue…

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