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Recently released: December’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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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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How much do you need in a SIPP to target a £10,000 monthly retirement income

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Discover the secrets to unlocking a potential £120,000 retirement income by investing intelligently on the journey towards financial freedom.

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Near-zero savings? Start building wealth with Warren Buffett’s golden method

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Learning these Warren Buffett tips can help investors potentially become significantly richer in the long run, especially when starting early.

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1 penny share at 2p for me to snap up right now?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

This penny share could be on the verge of generating explosive revenue growth if the company can maintain operational momentum!

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Can I buy the Labubu doll maker in my Stocks and Shares ISA?

| Ben McPoland

Our writer's daughter has been pestering him for Labubu dolls. Can he invest in the maker of this toy in…

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How to invest £99 a month to aim for passive income of £57,256 a year for life!

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

With as little as £99 a month, investors can aim to earn a five-figure passive income by investing in high-quality…

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Prediction: see where analysts think the BP share price will go next

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones has been downbeat about the BP share price in recent months, but now he's starting to feel a…

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Here’s a 5-stock S&P 500 portfolio to consider to target a £1k monthly passive income

| Royston Wild

Looking for top dividend stocks to buy for a long-term passive income? The S&P 500 may be a great place…

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A surging US stock to consider for an ISA in October

| Dr. James Fox

Dr James Fox has this share surging in his Stocks and Shares ISA, and sees scope for continued outperformance in…

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Dividend Shares

No savings at 30? Putting aside £100 a month could create a £16,937 second income by retirement

| Stephen Wright

For investors starting from scratch, buying shares each month and reinvesting dividends could be a smart long-term way to earn…

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2 dirt-cheap growth shares to consider for Q4!

| Royston Wild

Earnings at these FTSE 250 and Alternative Investment Market (AIM) growth shares are tipped to take off, as our writer…

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Here’s a 5-stock FTSE 250 portfolio to consider to target a £1k monthly passive income

| Royston Wild

Discover some of the FTSE 250's highest-yielding dividend shares -- including two top real estate investment trusts (REITs).

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3 things that put me off Diageo shares

| Ben McPoland

This writer explains why he sold his Diageo shares earlier this year, and why he has no plans to buy…

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2 reasons I’m avoiding this skyrocketing S&P 500 stock

| Ben McPoland

Palantir just made a £1.5bn investment in the UK, which could unlock lucrative defence opportunities. Here's why I'm still avoiding…

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These 2 FTSE 100 heavyweights could be the ultimate beneficiaries of the AI arms race

| Andrew Mackie

With the AI arms race heating up, Andrew Mackie explains why he believes these FTSE 100 mining giants will turn…

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UK shares: is there a reckoning coming?

| Christopher Ruane

2025 has seen the FTSE 100 index hit new all-time highs on multiple occasions. So, can UK shares still offer…

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These 2 dividend stocks have increased their annual income payments for multiple decades

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones picks out two FTSE 100 stocks with brilliant track records of rewarding shareholders, but discovers they have very…

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Down 35% in a month! Should I sell my Ocado shares and buy this FTSE 250 star instead?

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones has taken an absolute beating at the hands of Ocado shares. Should he give up and buy this…

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UK delivers great news for Nvidia stock investors! 

| Ben McPoland

Nvidia (NASDAQ:NVDA) stock continues to make investors wealthier, and there was more positive company news from the UK this week.

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See how much retirement income 5,502 Legal & General shares generate today

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones does some sums to show how much pension income an investor could get by putting a lump sum…

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Why I’m not buying stock in Palantir or Tesla…yet

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Tesla stock's flying again. Meanwhile, Palantir just continues to rise. Edward Sheldon sees appeal in both. But he’s not ready…

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2 FTSE 100 shares to consider as the Bank of England holds rates!

| Royston Wild

The FTSE 100 remains a great place to invest despite growing interest rate risks to UK shares. Here are two…

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Up 17% this year with a 7.8% dividend yield, this FTSE 250 REIT looks attractive!

| Mark Hartley

Mark Hartley takes a closer look at a real estate investment trust on the FTSE 250 with an impressive dividend…

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Here’s what the US Tech Prosperity Deal could mean for the Rolls-Royce share price

| Alan Oscroft

I keep wondering where the Rolls-Royce Holdings share price might go next, and the answer keeps coming back to me:…

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2 dividend shares to consider when targeting £1,000 a month of passive income

| Mark Hartley

Mark Hartley details how regular investments in two high-yielding dividend shares could eventually deliver lucrative passive income.

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£20,000 to invest? Here’s a plan for trying to turn that into £9,164 in passive income

| Stephen Wright

Stephen Wright outlines why investors looking for passive income in the stock market don’t have to concentrate just on dividend…

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£20,000 in savings? Here’s a strategy to try turning that into a £60,000 second income

| Dr. James Fox

Millions of us invest for a second income. Dr James Fox explains one tried-and-tested strategy for building wealth and eventually…

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Here’s the secret to a potential £1m Stocks & Shares ISA at 30!

| Dr. James Fox

The Stocks and Shares ISA is a key vehicle for building wealth. Dr James Fox explains how it can be…

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Is Next a buy for me following the FTSE firm’s share price slump?

| Royston Wild

Next's share price slumped to its lowest since April after it warned of cooling UK sales. Is the FTSE 100…

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Interest rates and the FTSE 100: how are markets affected?

| Mark Hartley

Our writer takes a look at how global interest rate decisions are affecting the share prices of various stocks on…

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Market Movers

Down 14% today, should I buy the dip on this FTSE 250 growth stock?

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith talks through a popular FTSE 250 company that's just issued another profit warning, seeing the share price fall…

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At a historic discount to growth stocks, are value shares about to outperform?

| Stephen Wright

Investors who have focused on value shares have had a difficult time recently. But does that mean there are overlooked…

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Dividend Shares

Down 40% but with a juicy dividend forecast, this income stock is tempting

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith wonders whether it's worth the risk to buy a stock with an attractive dividend forecast despite the recent…

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As Elon Musk buys Tesla stock, should I?

| Christopher Ruane

The boss of Tesla has recently spent over $1bn buying Tesla stock. Our writer wonders whether he ought to make…

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Could Rolls-Royce shares hit £12?

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer thinks the prospect of Rolls-Royce shares selling for £12 apiece is not far-fetched. So, is he ready to…

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Next shares fall 5% in the FTSE 100! Time to take a look?

| Ben McPoland

Our writer considers one of the highest quality companies in the FTSE 100 after its share price pulled back following…

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Prediction: in just 12 months Aviva and Tesco shares could turn £10k into…

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones hails a strong performance from both Aviva and Tesco shares, but questions whether these FTSE 100 stocks can…

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These 2 UK shares priced at under £1 offer huge 10%+ dividends

| Alan Oscroft

Double-digit dividend yields from these depressed UK shares aren't guaranteed. But they're big enough to be worth a closer look.

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Prediction: in 12 months the dirt cheap BT share price could turn £10,000 into…

| Harvey Jones

After a strong run, the BT share price still looks pretty good value, says Harvey Jones. But can the FTSE…

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This forgotten FTSE 250 defence stock trails Babcock and BAE Systems shares. Time to consider buying?

| Harvey Jones

Defence shares have been rising across the board but some have been rising faster than others. Harvey Jones thinks this…

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These 5 investment trusts yield over 5%!

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer looks at a handful of investment trusts that each have a dividend yield north of 5%. So what…

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