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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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Will this stock market crash get worse and should I stop buying shares?

| Cliff D'Arcy

This stock market crash sent US shares down by almost 25% at 2022's low. They rebounded, but have been dropping…

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Are my Cineworld shares quickly becoming worthless?

| Andrew Woods

Andrew Woods wonders whether his Cineworld shares could be going to zero amid financial troubles for this cinema giant.

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Will a Liz Truss premiership send the FTSE 100 soaring?

| James Beard

James Beard considers whether Liz Truss’ election as Prime Minister for the United Kingdom will give a boost to the…

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9%+ yield! 2 dividend shares I happily own

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer owns these two dividend shares and right now they yield over 9%. There may be challenges ahead --…

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How wrong was I about Persimmon shares? They keep crashing!

| Cliff D'Arcy

Persimmon shares have collapsed in 2022, losing more than half their value. They've also lost almost a quarter of their…

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How I’d start investing today to retire early!

| Dr. James Fox

Everyone wants to retire early, right? Or at least have less need to work into later years. So here's what…

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3 ways I’m buying the dip for my Stocks & Shares ISA right now

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith reveals three ways that he's making additions in his Stocks & Shares ISA with the recent fall in…

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Lifelong extra income for £20 a week? Here’s how

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer is building a second income by investing in dividend shares. Here, he details how such an approach can…

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Should I prepare for more volatility in UK stocks as a new prime minister takes office?

| Dr. James Fox

UK stocks fell on Monday morning following weekend news concerning gas flows into Europe. But there's something else that's moving…

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With £0 of savings, here are my top 3 passive income ideas

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith explains how he can still make passive income using different strategies even if he doesn't have any savings.

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Should I buy these Warren Buffett stocks right now?

| Hamish Cassidy

These two stocks are portfolio pinnacles of legendary investor Warren Buffett. Does this mean I should consider buying them for…

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Investing in inflation

| Owain Bennallack

Inflation was moribund in the West for two decades, with near-zero interest rates since the financial crisis their barely perkier…

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Are these in-demand FTSE 100 shares actually value traps?

| Paul Summers

Lots of popular FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) shares look temptingly cheap today. But Paul Summers thinks quality matters most.

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Here’s how I’d invest £250 a month for a lifelong passive income

| Harshil Patel

Dividend shares can be an excellent way to earn passive income. Our writer considers a plan to put extra cash…

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Will skyrocketing inflation spark a UK stock market crash this winter?

| Ben McPoland

UK inflation is predicted to soar as high as 22% by December. Should I worry this will trigger a stock…

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2 cheap FTSE 100 dividend shares I’d buy to protect my wealth

| Royston Wild

This expert suggests that investing in dividend stocks is a good idea. Here are two dividend-paying shares our writer's considering…

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My 10-share stock market portfolio for future growth

| Ian Benfield

I have invested in a stock market portfolio of FTSE 350 shares that I expect to continue outperforming these indices…

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With zero savings, I’d use the Warren Buffett method to try and get rich

| Christopher Ruane

Can our writer apply investment lessons from Warren Buffett to improve his own financial position? This is how he’d try.

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2 high-dividend UK shares I’d buy for a second income!

| Royston Wild

The London stock market is packed with top stocks to give my passive income a big boost. Here are two…

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I’d drip-feed £250 a month into a Stocks and Shares ISA to try and make a million

| Harshil Patel

As he aims to become a Stocks and Shares ISA millionaire, our writer explores an automated plan to target £1m.

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How I’d invest £200 a month to target a rising passive income

| Roland Head

Roland Head reveals the passive income strategy to help protect him from the impact of inflation.

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3 juicy income stocks I’m using to create a second revenue stream!

| Dr. James Fox

We all want a second revenue stream, right? Especially when it requires minimal input. Well, that's why I'm buying these…

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Should I snap up Persimmon shares at £14?

| Roland Head

The Persimmon share price is now lower than it's been since 2016. Roland Head wonders whether this could be a…

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2 dirt-cheap Chinese growth stocks I’d buy in a heartbeat!

| Dr. James Fox

These two Chinese growth stocks have demonstrated extreme volatility over the past year. But that isn't putting me off.

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At 780p, Scottish Mortgage shares are an unmissable bargain!

| Dr. James Fox

Scottish Mortgage shares have demonstrated considerable volatility over the past year. But at 780p, I think this stock is dirt-cheap.

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3 penny shares to buy in September

| Alan Oscroft

We have some tasty-looking updates coming our way in September. Here are three penny shares that look cheap to me,…

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The recession-resistant shares I’d target for any stock market crash

| James Yianni

A stock market crash could follow if the UK moves into a recession. Here’s what I’m looking at investing in…

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2 UK dividend stocks to buy in September

| Stephen Wright

Our author thinks that falling prices are setting up some opportunities in dividend stocks. Here are two that are catching…

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The Rolls-Royce share price crashed by 15%. What’s happened here?

| Henry Adefope, MCSI

The most recent collapse in the Rolls-Royce share price does not present a buying opportunity for me. I was bearish…

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2 REITs I’d buy for a lifetime of passive income!

| Royston Wild

REITs can be an effective way to generate a large second income down the years. Here are two I'd buy…

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If I had a spare £500 to invest, I’d buy these 2 FTSE 100 shares

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane already holds these two FTSE 100 shares in his portfolio. But he sees attractive prospects that would make…

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How I’d use £3 a day to target passive income for life

| Harvey Jones

The earlier I start saving and investing for retirement, the more passive income I should be able to generate.

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3 pieces of advice from Warren Buffett to help me retire early

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith talks about advice that Warren Buffett has offered over the years that could help him to reach his…

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How I’d use cheap shares to target a second income for life

| Christopher Ruane

By spending some money on buying dividend shares, our writer hopes to build a second income that could endure for…

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Should I prepare my portfolio for a stock market crash?

| Dr. James Fox

Stock markets have pushed downwards in recent weeks amid concerns about recession, inflation and hawkish central bank policy.

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My Rolls-Royce shares are plummeting! Is it time to buy the dip?

| Andrew Woods

Andrew Woods takes a look at his Rolls-Royce shares and explains why he thinks they're a steal at current levels.

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Should I snap up easyJet shares at 350p?

| Roland Head

The easyJet share price has collapsed this year. Is now the right time for contrarian investors to buy?

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A 12% dividend yield from a FTSE 100 stock with a P/E of 4.1! Should I buy?

| Dr. James Fox

This FTSE mining giant is the biggest dividend-paying stock on the index. But with a weak economic outlook, is this…

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10%+ yields! 3 dividend stocks I’d buy to target £18,960 in passive income

| Royston Wild

Focusing on dividend stocks is often an effective way for investors to boost their returns. Here are three I think…

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What’s next for UK stocks?

| Stephen Wright

I think that persistent inflation is going to push UK stocks lower. Here’s how I plan to take advantage of…

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