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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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5 reasons why I won’t put Ocado shares on my shopping list

| James Beard

Ocado shares appear to have fallen out of favour with investors in recent months. Our writer gives a handful of…

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I’d buy this share for monthly passive income

| Gabriel McKeown

Gabriel McKeown outlines a unique FTSE share that he'd add to his portfolio in order to generate regular passive income.

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Should I buy Rolls-Royce shares for its potential?

| John Choong

Rolls-Royce shares are down over 40% this year. Even so, the company continues to innovate. So, should I buy its…

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2 growth stocks that could be huge winners in the next decade and beyond

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer digs into two growth stocks he'd happily buy for his portfolio today with an eye on their long-term…

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Here’s why I regret selling my Unilever shares

| James Beard

Our writer explains why he sold his Unilever shares and, following recent turmoil in the markets, now regrets making this…

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The JD Sports share price is down 10% in a month, should I buy?

| James Beard

James Beard examines why the JD Sports share price has fallen over the past month, and considers adding the stock…

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Lloyds’ share price is cheap! But is it worth the risk?

| Royston Wild

Lloyds' sinking share price reflects the growing risk to earnings forecasts in 2022 and beyond. But is the FTSE 100…

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If I’d invested £5k in WWE shares 10 years ago, here’s how much I’d have now

| Ben McPoland

World Wrestling Entertainment stock is up 56% in 2022, defying the US bear market. How would I have done if…

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If I’d invested £1,000 in boohoo shares at the start of 2022, here’s how much I’d have now

| Yasmin Rufo

boohoo shares have suffered recently, but could the company turn it around in the coming years? Yasmin Rufo takes a…

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A FTSE 100 share I’d buy for dividend income in 2023!

| Royston Wild

I'm searching for the best FTSE 100 stocks to buy during these uncertain times. Here's one I think should provide…

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4 BIG reasons to avoid Rolls-Royce shares

| Royston Wild

The FTSE 100 has sunk in 2022. And the Rolls-Royce share price has almost halved. But I won't touch the…

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1 of the most popular FTSE shares right now, according to UK investors

| Gabriel McKeown

Gabriel McKeown identifies one of the most searched-for shares in the FTSE right now, and considers whether he would add…

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The Greatland Gold share price is down to pennies. Should I buy?

| Alan Oscroft

Despite the possibility of continuing strong demand for gold, the Greatland Gold share price has had a bit of a…

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Can the Avacta share price make me rich?

| Kevin Godbold

Is the Avacta share price about to take off again and can it make me rich if I invest now?…

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The ASOS share price is down 80%. Is it a no-brainer buy now?

| Alan Oscroft

The ASOS share price has collapsed in the past year. But Mike Ashley is buying, and he does seem to…

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After jumping 21% in a week, is now the time to buy Netflix shares?

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith reviews the Q3 results and the impact it had on Netflix shares, before making a conclusion about whether…

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If I’d invested £10k in Alibaba stock 5 years ago, here’s how much I’d have now

| Nathan Marks

Alibaba stock has been incredibly volatile since its 2014 IPO. So, here’s how much I’d have today if I’d bought…

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Here’s how I’d invest £250 a month in income shares to target a four-figure passive income

| Christopher Ruane

Can our writer use income shares to generate more than £1,000 annually in just a few years? He thinks so…

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2 bargains I can spot with the FTSE 100 below 7,000 points

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith thinks he can take advantage of the fall in the FTSE 100 by picking up some stocks that…

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2 top dividend stocks for retirement

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane looks at two UK dividend stocks he reckons could boost his retirement portfolio prospects, and explains why he…

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Will the stock market recover in November?

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer looks at what might happen to the stock market next month -- and explains how he plans to…

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A lifelong second income for £30 a month? Here’s how

| Christopher Ruane

Using around a pound a day, our writer thinks he could set up a second income stream that pays out…

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How I’d invest £250 in the FTSE 250 today

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer explains why and how he'd go about building a portfolio of FTSE 250 shares today, even with limited…

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I’d buy this bargain FTSE 100 stock to generate passive income in 2023 and beyond!

| Nathan Marks

Many high-quality stocks look cheap today. Here’s one resilient, dividend-paying stock that our writer would buy to start generating passive…

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These FTSE 100 stocks could be set for big moves in November

| Paul Summers

Many FTSE 100 stocks are down to report to the market next month. Our writer picks out three he'll be…

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1 growth share I’d add to my portfolio that also pays dividends

| Gabriel McKeown

Gabriel McKeown identifies a growth share in the FTSE 350 that he'd be tempted to add to his holdings for…

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1 battered growth stock I’d avoid like the plague

| Ben McPoland

Extreme volatility in the market is throwing up some attractive bargains. But I definitely don't think this growth stock is…

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How I’d use £30k to aim for a million from this stock market correction

| Kevin Godbold

McKinley Capital Management's John Guerard expects "substantial" returns from shares and I'd aim for a million over the long term…

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Are Shell shares the best buy for dividend investors?

| Roland Head

The oil giant's dividend has risen fast after being slashed in 2020. Roland Head wonders if Shell shares are still…

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Are Persimmon shares a brilliant bargain buy?

| Paul Summers

Persimmon shares have been walloped in 2022. But are they worth me buying now or should I steer clear of…

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How I’d aim to replace my salary with a passive income from dividend shares

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Investing in a diverse range of high-quality dividend shares could unlock a substantial passive income in the long term.

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Forget income bonds! I’d buy FTSE 100 shares for a 4.1% dividend income

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Buying FTSE 100 shares today could offer a more lucrative passive income than bonds in 2022. Zaven Boyrazian explains why.

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Will the FTSE 100 crash into a bear market?

| Cliff D'Arcy

Although US stocks have crashed hard in 2022, the UK's FTSE 100 has lost under 6% so far. Despite the…

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Zero savings at 35? I’d build wealth like Warren Buffett!

| Christopher Ruane

How has Warren Buffett created wealth? Christopher Ruane looks at three of his investing principles -- and explains how he'd…

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Tesco shares look tasty to me! Here’s why

| Cliff D'Arcy

Tesco shares have lost more than a quarter of their value in 2022. After steep falls this year, this FTSE…

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A cheap FTSE 100 dividend share I’m holding and one I’d sell!

| Royston Wild

I’m exploring some of the FTSE index's cheapest dividend stocks. Here's one I plan to cling onto, and one I…

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Why I’m shunning Rolls-Royce shares and what I’d buy instead

| Kevin Godbold

The Rolls-Royce share price may be down but I'm out, and I'm watching a different company's stock in the industrial…

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Is now a good time to buy growth shares and cyclicals like these 3?

| Kevin Godbold

I'm using the ideas of Jim Slater and his Zulu principle to target growth shares and fallen cyclicals for my…

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3 cheap dividend shares I’d buy for lifelong passive income

| Royston Wild

Plenty of top-quality stocks are trading ultra cheaply today. Here are three I'd buy following recent stock market volatility (including…

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Are we about to see the great stock market recovery of 2022?

| Kevin Godbold

Recent upbeat trading statements from several companies mean the stock market could be undervaluing many businesses right now. 

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