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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’d buy this stock to generate passive income of 8.7% a year

| Harvey Jones

The FTSE 100 is full of top stocks that are offering shareholders a generous passive income. I want to be…

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I bought this FTSE 100 share for fat dividends. Big mistake!

| Cliff D'Arcy

While most FTSE 100 shares avoided the worst of this year's meltdown, this Footsie firm's stock has crashed spectacularly. Where…

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Could investing £10,000 in these FTSE shares really earn me £965 in annual passive income?

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer explains why he is optimistic about the meaty passive income prospects from a FTSE 100 share he owns…

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I think ITV shares could soar. Here’s why

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer has been buying ITV shares in the hope of earning significant profits in the long term. Here he…

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Should I buy Rivian stock after its 80% crash?

| Ben McPoland

Rivian stock has suffered a terrible 12 months, losing 80% of its market value. Should I take advantage of this…

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Buying this popular dividend share in 2022 was a mistake!

| Cliff D'Arcy

In June, we bought this dividend share for its bumper cash yield. Five months on, it's been a rocky ride,…

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I’d aim for a million buying just 10 shares

| Christopher Ruane

This is how our writer could aim for a million even from a standing start, using some simple lessons from…

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I bought Rolls-Royce shares last month. I’m happy

| Harvey Jones

Rolls-Royce shares have been falling for years. The last month has brought some relief for long-suffering investors and I'm hoping…

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Will dividend income from National Grid shares help me pay my energy bill?

| Michael Hawkins

There is a certain poetic justice in offsetting increasing energy costs with dividends from energy companies. Do National Grid shares…

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Down 20%, are Tesco shares a bargain?

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer explains why the tumbling price of Tesco shares has caught his attention -- and why he'd happily invest…

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2 top FTSE 250 stocks I’d buy for an uncertain 2023

| Royston Wild

I'm searching for the best FTSE 250 dividend stocks to buy given the gloomy economic outlook. Here are two I…

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My £5 a day plan to build a second income

| Christopher Ruane

For a fiver a day, our writer reckons he can build a second income by investing in the stock market.…

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If the FTSE 100 keeps climbing, here’s what I think I’ll buy

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith notes the recent jump in the FTSE 100 and reveals some of the stocks that could rally if…

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Drip-feeding £500 a month into my Stocks and Shares ISA, could generate a million+ for retirement

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Investing within a Stocks and Shares ISA is one of the best ways to build wealth in the UK. Over…

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1 FTSE 100 stock I’m buying now

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Edward Sheldon just bought more of this FTSE 100 stock for his portfolio. Right now, he believes it offers an…

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Should I buy Vodafone shares for the huge dividend yield?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Vodafone shares have taken a hit and now offer an eye-catching dividend yield. Should Edward Sheldon buy the stock for…

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Is the BT share price a bargain at its current level?

| John Choong

The BT share price is almost down 30% this year. With a P/E ratio of 7 and a dividend yield…

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Should I buy or sell Marks and Spencer shares?

| John Choong

Marks and Spencer shares are up 30% in the past month, despite management warning of a tough outlook. So, should…

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3 FTSE 100 stocks to buy for a tough 2023!

| Royston Wild

UK share investors don't need to panic as the global economy splutters. Here are three top FTSE 100 companies I…

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15.6% dividend yield! Should I buy Persimmon shares for passive income?

| Royston Wild

At Persimmon's current share price, I can grab some double-digit dividend yields. But should I increase my holdings in the…

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As Vodafone shares slide, is the 8% dividend at risk?

| Cliff D'Arcy

Vodafone shares dropped another 8% on Tuesday, leaving them nearly 20% lower over the past month. But the group's near-8%…

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Should I buy this FTSE 100 stock after its 66% rise in November?

| Ben McPoland

Shares of this FTSE 100 company, which wants to become the 'Tesla' of grocery e-commerce, have risen massively this month.…

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1 Scottish Mortgage growth stock I’d buy and hold for 10 years

| Ben McPoland

Our writer highlights one growth stock in Scottish Mortgage's portfolio that he thinks could be a massive winner over the…

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Warren Buffett keeps buying this dividend stock. Should I?

| Stephen Wright

Chevron is now the third-largest investment in the Berkshire Hathaway stock portfolio. Should I boost my passive income by following…

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3 steps I’d take to build a second income from FTSE 100 shares

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer explains why and how he would build a portfolio of FTSE 100 shares in an attempt to grow…

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If I’d invested £500 in Rolls-Royce shares 5 years ago, would I be in profit?

| Christopher Ruane

Over the past five years, owning Rolls-Royce shares would have shown a paper loss. So why does our writer continue…

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6 dividend shares I bought for passive income

| Cliff D'Arcy

As fans of passive income, we bought these six FTSE 350 shares for their high dividend yields. But after recent…

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In this rising stock market, here’s how I’m targeting shares over buy-to-let

| Kevin Godbold

I think there's a developing opportunity in the stock market for an investor with a long-term focus, such as me, and…

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Ocado shares have turned £5k into £10k in a month. Should I buy them now?

| Harvey Jones

After falling for several years, Ocado shares are suddenly booming again. What's happening and is there a buying opportunity for…

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Here’s why I’d invest £5,000 in UK shares today to help boost my pension

| Christopher Ruane

No matter what happens in the markets, our writer explains why he would be happy to use spare cash now…

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Forget Lloyds Bank shares! I’ve bought this fintech growth prospect instead

| Dan Coates

Lloyds Bank shares have long been a favourite among investors. But do eBanks have greater growth potential?

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Vodafone’s share price sinks 7% as forecasts are slashed! Time to buy?

| Royston Wild

Vodafone's share price has sunk to its cheapest since autumn 2020. Does this represent a top dip-buying opportunity?

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The Whitbread share price is down 20%! Should I buy the stock today?

| Kevin Godbold

I've found three reasons to buy and three reasons to avoid Whitbread shares. Here's what I'd actually do for my…

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Warren Buffett just bought these top stocks. Should I join him?

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith takes a look at the latest 13F filing from Warren Buffett's company to see which stocks he has…

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Buying these stocks now could make me a Stocks & Shares ISA millionaire

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith explains how he's making the most of top stocks in his Stocks and Shares ISA in order to…

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Should I buy HSBC shares after their recent pullback?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

HSBC shares have fallen more than 10% since August. Edward Sheldon discusses whether he’d buy the bank stock now.

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Mistakes have been Made

| Owain Bennallack

Business was booming at Made.com at the time of its IPO. Its customer base had grown to 1.1 million in…

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2 dividend-paying penny stocks I’d buy with a spare £5,000!

| Royston Wild

I'm searching for the best UK shares to buy to boost my passive income in 2023. Here are two dividend-paying…

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2 FTSE 100 income stocks I’d buy for a tough 2023

| Royston Wild

Investors need to be particularly careful given the gloomy economic outlook. I expect these income stocks to remain great buys…

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Why now could be a great time for me to invest £1,000 in this UK video game stock

| Matt Cook

This British video game developer looks to have a bright future ahead of it. Matthew Cook explains why he’s planning…

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