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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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Are Lloyds shares still a buy today?

| John Choong

Bank stocks tend to thrive when interest rates are high. But this hasn't been the case with Lloyds shares. So…

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Should I buy Taylor Wimpey shares right now?

| Kevin Godbold

Are Taylor Wimpey shares about to shoot higher to predict a recovery in the underlying housebuilding business after the recession?

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The FTSE 100 is climbing. I’m buying shares before they get more expensive 

| Harvey Jones

The FTSE 100 has shown surprising signs of life lately. This is pushing up the price of my favourite shares…

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Are Tesco shares a bargain at today’s price?

| Harvey Jones

Tesco shares have fallen this year, but the company is weathering current challenges fairly well and offers an attractive yield…

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With no savings at 50, I could make lifetime passive income using this idea

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith explains how he'd still be able to generate passive income for retirement even when getting started later in…

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How I’d build passive income with just £20 a week

| Harshil Patel

It takes money to make money. But it’s still possible to start small by owning dividend shares. Our writer outlines…

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IAG shares: 4 things to watch out for!

| John Choong

IAG shares have seen a remarkable recovery from lows of 94p. I’ve been researching the stock as it starts to…

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The Direct Line share price fall has pushed the dividend up to 10%!

| Alan Oscroft

The Direct Line share price has regained a bit of lost ground, even though fears of a recession are being…

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6.7% dividend yield! Here’s Santander’s dividend forecast for 2022 and 2023

| Royston Wild

This banking stock beats most of its London Stock Exchange rivals when it comes to dividend yields. Should I buy…

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A former penny stock I believe could soar in 2023!

| Royston Wild

I'm searching for top low-cost UK shares to buy for my portfolio for the new year. Here's an exciting penny…

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Here’s how I’d invest £10,000 in a Stocks and Shares ISA for 2023

| Harshil Patel

2023 isn't far away! Our writer has started to look at his investing plan for a Stocks and Shares ISA.…

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Just released: the 3 best income-focused stocks to buy in November 2022 [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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Down 4%, will the Lloyds share price soar in 2023?

| Royston Wild

The Lloyds share price offers BIG dividend yields and a sub-10 P/E ratio at current levels. Do these make it…

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IDS shares are high-risk, high-reward. Here’s why

| John Choong

Shares in Royal Mail owner, IDS have tumbled from £5.26 to £2.52 this year. So, should I buy the stock…

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Without any investments at 40, I’d apply the Warren Buffett method to help me build wealth!

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane is looking to investing legend Warren Buffett for ideas on how to start building wealth. Here is some…

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1 stock I’d put 100% of my net worth into

| Stephen Wright

Going all in on a stock is an extremely risky business. But which stock would our author choose to put…

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My top UK dividend shares to buy for December 2022

| Kevin Godbold

These dividend shares are backed by businesses with impressive trading and financial records and I'd snap them up now to…

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Contracts galore! Should I buy surging Rolls-Royce shares for growth? 

| Suraj Radhakrishnan

With Rolls-Royce shares gathering momentum, Suraj Radhakrishnan analyses a potential investment with long-term growth in mind.

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Is the Petrofac share price set to climb?

| Alan Oscroft

The Petrofac share price has been up and down all year as investors can't make up their minds. December's trading…

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4 reasons why 2023 could be a great year for FTSE 100 stocks!

| Royston Wild

Easing inflation and a receding US dollar are just a couple of reasons why FTSE 100 and FTSE 250 stocks…

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1 FTSE 250 stock I’m buying for passive income before 2022 is over

| Ben McPoland

This high-yield stock gives me a passive income stream as well as the potential for share price growth. I'm buying…

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Is the 88 Energy (88E) share price set to climb?

| Alan Oscroft

The 88 Energy (LON:88E) share price has had a very volatile few years. But is there a huge oil find…

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2 stocks to double down on during a recession

| Ben McPoland

The Chancellor recently confirmed that the UK is now in a recession. Here are two stocks that weathered the last…

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Has the Burberry share price hit a peak at £21?

| John Choong

The Burberry share price has hit a one-year high after releasing a satisfactory set of half-year results. So, has its…

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The Santander share price is climbing. Time to buy?

| Alan Oscroft

Despite a weak 12 months, the Santander share price has been showing a bit of recent strength. I think I…

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Why I’m buying UK shares in this once-in-a-lifetime market to try and retire early

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith explains why he feels the stock market is in an attractive place now and how this translates to…

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Why I think the FTSE 100 could soar next month

| James Beard

James Beard takes a look at the historical performance of the FTSE 100 and explains why the index of the…

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UK bank stocks have fallen. Should I buy them now?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Bank stocks look cheap relative to the overall market. Is this a buying opportunity? Edward Sheldon takes a look.

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£500 to invest? A 5%-yielding FTSE 100 gem I’d buy shares in right now

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Not all FTSE 100 shares are immune to volatility, but has this created a rare buying opportunity for income investors?

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9% dividend yield! Are Taylor Wimpey shares a buy?

| John Choong

Taylor Wimpey shares currently have a dividend yield of 9%. So, could its shares present me with an opportunity to…

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Here’s a dirt-cheap FTSE 250 stock with a 7% dividend yield!

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

High dividend yields are everywhere, but which ones are sustainable? Here's one stock that might deliver impressive income for years…

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I’d buy this penny stock to try and double my money

| Roland Head

Roland Head believes this penny stock has turned the corner and could deliver attractive returns after a difficult few years.

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How I’m aiming for a £1,000,000 Stocks and Shares ISA right now

| Kevin Godbold

For me, the stock market correction has created a once-in-a-lifetime chance to aim for a million pound Stocks and Shares…

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The names have changed but Jeremy Hunt’s blockbuster budget is more of the same

| Owain Bennallack

Jeremy Hunt’s budget proved to be something of a two-parter.

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I’d take these 3 steps to earn £300 in monthly passive income

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane explains how he could start to generate substantial passive income flows by building a portfolio of dividend shares.

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2 FTSE 250 shares with dividend yields of up to 10.4%!

| Cliff D'Arcy

These two FTSE 250 firms' shares have taken a beating in 2022. But both well-established businesses pay market-beating cash dividends.

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2 FTSE 100 dividend stocks! Which should I buy for 2023?

| Royston Wild

Trading will be tough for many FTSE 100 stocks next year. And dividends look set to come under severe pressure.…

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Is $180 a turning point for Tesla stock?

| Roland Head

Tesla stock has fallen by 50% this year. Does the EV maker now offer value for new investors? Roland Head…

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2 discounted dividend stocks to supercharge passive income generation!

| Dr. James Fox

Dr James Fox takes a closer look at two dividend stocks he's backing to supercharge his portfolio and generate more…

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1 multi-billion pound reason to buy Lloyds shares!

| Dr. James Fox

Dr James Fox outlines a big reason why he's buying more Lloyds shares, despite the predicted economic downturn.

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