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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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£1K buys 393 shares in this 7.9% yielding FTSE 100 dividend share

| Christopher Ruane

Hunting for lucrative dividend shares, Christopher Ruane identifies one that has risen 60% in five years -- and still yields…

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This 50p penny share could surge 90%, according to one broker

| Ben McPoland

A UK penny stock has the ability to nearly double by 2026, says one team of analysts. Ben McPoland zooms…

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How much would you need in a Stocks and Shares ISA for a £30k second income?

| Royston Wild

Discover how to target a decent five-figure passive income in retirement -- and a top trust to consider in a…

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How many Tesco shares would it take to earn a £500 annual passive income?

| Ben McPoland

Holders of Tesco shares have done very well since 2022. But after a near-doubling, does this FTSE 100 income stock…

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1 UK stock to consider buying for its turnaround potential

| Ben McPoland

For investors seeking small-cap stocks to buy for a portfolio, our writer reckons this London-listed law business is worth a…

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Here’s 1 interesting under-the-radar UK stock to consider

| James Beard

Our writer looks at a little-known UK stock that has a long track record of delivering share price growth but…

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Here’s a 5-stock FTSE 100 portfolio to consider to target a £1k monthly passive income

| Royston Wild

Discover one way to aim for a £1k month dividend income -- and a FTSE 100 share I think demands…

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Are Diageo shares turning into the next British American Tobacco?

| Harvey Jones

Diageo shares face two existential issues, but Harvey Jones thinks the FTSE 100 spirits giant could survive by behaving more…

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This juicy investment trust offers a 6.7% dividend yield

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith explains why an investment trust that primarily has a portfolio of high-yield bonds has caught his eye in…

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Tesla stock rocketed 11% higher last week. Here’s what’s going on

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith explains why Telsa stock shot higher last week but also explains that risks in the background could start…

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2 soaring UK shares to consider buying for the rest of 2025 (and beyond)!

| Royston Wild

Discover two UK shares whose prices have risen 47% or more so far this year -- and why our writer…

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Here’s how many NatWest shares it takes to earn a £1,000 a year second income

| Stephen Wright

NatWest's bought back around 25% of its outstanding shares over the last five years. Here’s what that means in terms…

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Here’s how ISA investors could target a comfortable retirement with dividend shares

| Royston Wild

Discover how much an individual may need to live comfortably in later life -- and a FTSE 100 share that…

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Marks and Spencer is fully back in business after its cyberattack. Does its sub-£4 share price look an unmissable bargain to me?

| Simon Watkins

Marks and Spencer’s share price is still being penalised for a cyberattack with which it has already dealt. Consequently, it…

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Time for me to buy more of this superb 7.9%-dividend yield FTSE gem after H1 results?

| Simon Watkins

This perennial FTSE 100 dividend gem is still delivering a terrific yield, with strong earnings growth prospects and a very…

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4 reasons why I’m avoiding Lloyds shares like the plague!

| Royston Wild

Despite its breathtaking momentum Royston Wild thinks Lloyds shares carry too much risk right now. Here's why he's avoiding the…

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How to diversify a portfolio with a mix of income and growth stocks

| Mark Hartley

Balanced portfolios often mix income and growth stocks. This is how to spot each type and why combining them can…

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By 2026, the Nvidia share price could turn £5,000 into…

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

In three years, the Nvidia share price has transformed a £5,000 initial investment into £67,500! But could the AI stock…

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By 2026, the BT share price could turn £5,000 into…

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

With the BT share price surging, those who invested £5,000 a year ago have made more than two grand in…

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The Ocado Group share price crashed 19.9% on Friday. Can it recover?

| James Beard

On 12 September, the Ocado Group share price tanked 19.9% after one of the technology provider's customers said it was…

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By 2026, the Barclays share price could turn £5,000 into…

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

After rising by over 70% in 12 months, the Barclays share price has already transformed £5,000 into almost £9,000. But…

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Legal & General wasted £500m on its own shares. Or did it?

| Cliff D'Arcy

Legal & General spent £500m of shareholders' money to buy shares now worth just £488m. Was this a big mistake,…

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How much should one have in a SIPP to target passive income of £2,200 a month?

| Mark Hartley

Working toward a £2.2k monthly passive income in a SIPP means understanding yield growth and contributions. Our writer explores one…

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£20,000 invested in FTSE Shares 10 years ago is now worth…

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Investing £20,000 in FTSE shares could have earned anywhere between £34,317 all the way to £116,200 if the right moves…

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£20,000 invested in the S&P 500 5 years ago is now worth…

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

By investing in the right S&P 500 stocks five years ago, some of us could have turned £20,000 into almost…

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How much do you need to invest in the FTSE 250 to aim for a £5,000 passive income?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Zaven Boyrazian crunches the numbers to show how much money investors need to start earning £5,000 passively using the FTSE…

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Up 90%! Should investors consider buying this skyrocketing FTSE 100 stock?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

This FTSE 100 mining stock's beating the market by almost six times in 2025, nearly doubling shareholder wealth. And this…

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Prediction: this FTSE 250 dividend stock could return almost 40% over the next 12-18 months

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Edward Sheldon just bought a FTSE 250 stock for his portfolio. In his view, this one has the potential to…

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The barbell strategy: balancing defensiveness with growth in a Stocks and Shares ISA

| Mark Hartley

Mark Hartley explores how a barbell strategy in a Stocks and Shares ISA could balance reliable defensive shares with exciting…

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Want to build a portfolio of UK shares for under £10,000? Here’s how it could be done!

| Christopher Ruane

With a limited budget, how might an investor go about constructing a portfolio of UK shares? Our writer shares his…

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Here’s how someone could start investing in the stock market, in 1 week

| Christopher Ruane

Keen to start investing soon? Our writer thinks it's possible to get into the stock market in a matter of…

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The Rolls-Royce share price has never been higher. Is that a danger signal?

| Christopher Ruane

The Rolls-Royce share price has hit a new all-time high this month and is up 1,471% in just five years.…

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3 Warren Buffett investing mistakes to avoid!

| Christopher Ruane

Warren Buffett is legendary for his investing prowess. But he doesn't always get it right. Here's a trio of mistakes…

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See what an investor would have after putting £10k into BP shares 3 months ago

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones crunches the numbers to show how investors with BP shares are finally making some money, and looks at…

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See what £10,000 invested in BAE Systems and Babcock shares 5 years ago is worth today

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones reveals the huge sums investors have made from BAE Systems shares and fellow FTSE 100 defence stock Babcock.…

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Looking for cybersecurity stocks? Here’s 1 from the FTSE 250

| Stephen Wright

As FTSE 250 cybersecurity firm NCC shifts its business to focus on recurring revenues, could this be an unusually good…

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1 proven stock market style that could turbocharge an ISA!

| Ben McPoland

There's more than one way to bake a cake in the stock market. Our writer highlights one investing style and…

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Diageo shares continue to slide as financial and health concerns deter consumers. Where to from here?

| Mark Hartley

With consumers' habits shifting, Diageo shares are feeling the pressure. Our writer asks if this drinks giant is still worth…

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The State Pension triple lock may be at risk. Are dividend growth shares the solution for retirees?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Investing in dividend shares with rising payouts can be a great way to build a growing income stream in retirement,…

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£20,000 in Legal & General shares could mean £1,820 passive income just in year 1

| Alan Oscroft

Investors seek passive income in many and varied ways. But there's only one long-term option for me: high-yielding UK dividend…

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