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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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FTSE correction: 3 cheap shares to try and get rich!

| Dr. James Fox

Dr James Fox investigates three cheap shares he'd buy for his portfolio. This comes after a bad year for UK…

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1 multibillion pound reason to buy Barclays shares in 2023!

| Dr. James Fox

Dr James Fox explains one huge tailwind he believes is boosting the attractiveness of Barclays shares in 2023 and why…

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The naughty list: cut-price growth stocks that could recover in 2023!

| Dr. James Fox

Dr James Fox explores whether battered growth stocks could be poised for a better year in 2023 after a challenging…

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1 multibillion pound reason to buy Lloyds shares! But how long will it last?

| Dr. James Fox

Dr James Fox takes a closer look a one of the top reasons to buy Lloyds shares. But how long…

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Scottish Mortgage Investment Trust review: should I buy more shares for 2023?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Scottish Mortgage Investment Trust tanked in 2022. Here, Edward Sheldon looks at its recent performance and discusses what he's going…

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4 penny stocks I’d buy to hold for the next 20 years

| Royston Wild

Investing in penny stocks can be a highly profitable way to turbocharge long-term returns. Here are several I'm considering buying.

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How I’d create passive income with £100 a month in 2023

| Harshil Patel

It’s possible to create reliable passive income by investing in UK’s best dividend shares. Our writer looks at his plan…

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How to start a Christmas Stocks and Shares ISA

| Alan Oscroft

In the Christmas holidays, many of us think about improving our finances in the coming year. How might a Stocks…

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Tesla shares: 4 reasons to buy (and not buy) in 2023!

| Royston Wild

As a value investor I'm taking a close look at Tesla shares. Is Elon Musk's motormaker too cheap to miss…

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4 of my top FTSE 100 shares to buy in 2023!

| Royston Wild

Corporate earnings could come under fresh pressure in the next 12 months. I think these FTSE 100 defensive shares could…

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Here’s what I’d buy in my Stocks and Shares ISA for 2023

| Harshil Patel

Our writer considers a plan for his Stocks and Shares ISA for the New Year. Key preference is for high-quality…

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New Year’s resolution: how I’d invest in a Stocks and Shares ISA to build long-term wealth

| Dr. James Fox

Dr James Fox details how he'd use the Stocks and Shares ISA to generate long-term wealth and hopefully, get rich.

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2 passive income ideas I’d use to generate £250 a month in 2023

| Roland Head

Where can investors look for high-yield passive income in 2023? Roland Head shares two ideas from his research, including one…

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Here’s how I’d invest £5,000 in UK stocks to earn a 2nd income

| Dr. James Fox

Dr James Fox explains how he'd invest £5,000 in UK stocks paying dividends to create a high-yielding passive income portfolio.

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With no investments at 30, a stock market correction could be a blessing in disguise!

| Dr. James Fox

Dr James Fox explores how he could benefit from the stock market correction in 2022 as he plans his investment…

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Is this FTSE share a must-buy this Christmas?

| John Choong

Having climbed by a monumental 100% from its lows this year, this FTSE share could be the best stock to…

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From nothing, I’d seriously aim for a million the Warren Buffett way

| Christopher Ruane

Warren Buffett has been a very successful investor. By following his strategy, Christopher Ruane believes he can realistically aim for…

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6% dividend yield! 1 UK share I’d buy in my ISA for 2023 

| Kevin Godbold

Several UK shares look attractive to me right now, but I'd go for this one for its strong fundamentals and…

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Amazon stock has fallen to pre-pandemic levels. Time to buy?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Amazon stock has come crashing down this year and is back at 2019 levels. Is this a great buying opportunity?…

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How I’d invest £1,000 today if I was starting a portfolio from scratch

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Edward Sheldon has been thinking about how he'd invest £1k if he was starting out on his investment journey today.…

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Can high-yielding Tesco shares supercharge my portfolio after Xmas sales surge?

| Dr. James Fox

Dr James Fox investigates whether he should buy Tesco shares for his portfolio. The supermarket giant has seen sales surge,…

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5.8% yield! Here’s the National Grid dividend forecast for 2023 and 2024

| Royston Wild

At current levels, the National Grid share price carries yields far above the FTSE index average. But how robust are…

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Where will the Lloyds share price go by Christmas 2023?

| Alan Oscroft

It's that time of year when we wonder where things might go in the next 12 months. Here are a…

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These are the 3 cheapest FTSE 250 stocks. Are they buys for 2023?

| Roland Head

These FTSE 250 stocks trade on bargain-basement valuations, but do they deserve to be cheap? Roland Head investigates.

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Tesla stock: will the EV giant ever be worth $1trn again?

| Ben McPoland

Tesla stock is down an incredible 65% so far this year. Will Elon Musk's company ever rejoin the trillion-dollar club?

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3 Warren Buffett rules I’m following to make me rich!

| John Choong

Warren Buffett is known for being the greatest investors of our time. So, here are three of his rules I'm…

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My £3 a day passive income plan for 2023

| Christopher Ruane

Using a few pounds each day, our writer explains how we would try to set up growing passive income streams…

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Did I make a mistake selling my Lloyds shares?

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane sold all his Lloyds shares this year despite seeing strengths in the business. Why -- and what does…

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Could this investment strategy help Scottish Mortgage shares soar?

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer has been eyeing Scottish Mortgage shares as a possible addition to his portfolio. Here's why he likes its…

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All I want for Christmas is NIO shares! Here’s why

| Dr. James Fox

Dr James Fox explains why he's confident NIO shares will bounce back after a tough year for the China-based Tesla…

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If I’d invested £500 in Hargreaves Lansdown shares 3 years ago, here’s how much I’d have now!

| Dr. James Fox

Dr James Fox explores how successful he'd have been if he'd invested in Hargreaves Lansdown shares a little while before…

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As postal strikes wreak havoc, is now the time to buy IDS shares?

| Dr. James Fox

Dr James Fox explores whether now is the time to buy IDS shares as the embattled postal firm faces widespread…

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Stock market correction: a once-in-a-decade chance to buy high-yielding dividend stocks!

| Dr. James Fox

Dr James Fox explores how he could use this year's stock market correction, by buying cheap dividend stocks for his…

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I’d aim for a million, buying just a handful of income stocks

| Dr. James Fox

Dr James Fox explains how he'd aim for millionaire status by investing in as few as 10 income stocks and…

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How I’d start investing just £5 a day in 2023 for lifelong passive income!

| Dr. James Fox

Dr James Fox explains how he'd invest just £5 a day to build wealth over the long run and generate…

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2 FTSE 250 dividend stocks I never want to sell!

| Royston Wild

I buy UK shares to hold for many years, in some cases even decades. Here are two from the FTSE…

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5 reasons to buy (and not buy) Rolls-Royce shares for 2023!

| Royston Wild

The Rolls-Royce share price could remain volatile next year. But should investors still buy the FTSE 100 firm in the…

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How I plan to invest like Warren Buffett in 2023

| Stephen Wright

With Berkshire Hathaway shares outperforming the market this year, Stephen Wright is making a plan to invest like Warren Buffett…

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2023 dividend forecasts: Unilever, Persimmon & Next

| Roland Head

Roland Head looks at the latest dividend forecasts from these popular FTSE 100 income stocks. Can investors expect a pay…

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Is Microsoft stock a cheap buy? Here’s what the charts say

| John Choong

Microsoft is one of the market’s most traded stocks. John Choong looks into whether the shares can be considered cheap…

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