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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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Up 50%, here’s one of the FTSE 100’s best recovery shares to consider!

| Royston Wild

Ashtead's shares have risen after another reassuring trading update. Here's why it's one of my favourite FTSE shares right now.

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How much is needed to build a £1m Stocks and Shares ISA?

| John Fieldsend

How feasible is it to go from zero savings to having a million pounds in a Stocks and Shares ISA?…

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Is this an easy way of identifying potentially cheap FTSE shares?

| James Beard

Our writer thinks large FTSE share price falls are worthy of further investigation. Who knows, there could be a bargain…

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2 UK stocks that could protect one’s ISA from a stock market crash!

| Royston Wild

Discover which UK stocks could be brilliant lifeboats for Stocks and Shares ISA investors -- including one FTSE 100 heavyweight.

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2 dividend shares that have paid consistent income for multiple decades

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith reveals a couple of dividend shares that have long histories of paying out income and business models that…

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As the Fresnillo share price hits an all-time high, could the stock still be a bargain?

| Andrew Mackie

Up 365% since March 2024, this writer believes that the Fresnillo share price can continue to outperform the FTSE 100…

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3 reasons I see for the Legal & General share price wobble over the past month

| James Beard

Legal & General's share price has fallen more than 10% over the past month. Our writer considers the reasons for…

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The Ashtead share price edges higher after Q1 results. Is it worth considering for the long term?

| Mark Hartley

The Ashtead share price rose after Q1 results showed steady revenue growth, but profit pressures remain. Mark Hartley weighs the…

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2 ‘cheap’ S&P 500 stocks with P/E ratios well below average

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith acknowledges concerns about the S&P 500's valuation, but presents some shares that he believes could rally over the…

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10k invested in Lloyds’ shares 2 years ago is now worth…

| Dr. James Fox

Lloyds' shares have almost doubled in value over the past two years, making it one of the best-performing stocks on…

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Has Taylor Swift’s engagement just given a boost to this flailing FTSE stock?

| Andrew Mackie

Down 58% from its all-time high, has Taylor Swift just provided a tonic to the diamond market and the fortunes…

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Worried about an AI crash? Here are 3 stocks to consider buying now

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Looking for defensive stocks to buy to protect an investment portfolio against an AI-related meltdown? Here are three names to…

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The Aviva share price is down 8% in a week. Should investors consider buying?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

After a big jump in the first half of the year, the Aviva share price is in freefall. Is this…

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1 beaten-down FTSE 100 stock to consider before markets rebound, and 2 I’m shunning for now

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones looks at three stocks from the FTSE 100 that have taken a beating over the last week. He…

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See how much passive income you might get by investing just £100 a month in UK shares

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones does the maths to show how small, regular investments in FTSE 100 shares can deliver a high and…

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Down 29%, can the Glencore share price get its mojo back?

| Andrew Mackie

After a disappointing last couple of years, Andrew Mackie assesses both the short and long term drivers for the Glencore…

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Just over £119 now, AstraZeneca’s share price looks cheap to me anywhere under £220.91

| Simon Watkins

AstraZeneca’s share price has fallen since its September one-year high, which indicates that it could be a bargain. I ran…

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This superb FTSE dividend star’s yield is forecast to rise to 8.6% by 2027, so should I buy more right now?

| Simon Watkins

This high-yield financial stock already pays one of the highest dividends in any major FTSE index, but analysts forecast that…

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3 UK shares I think are worth considering this September

| Mark Hartley

Mark Hartley details a trio of UK shares he thinks investors would be wise to consider this September, offering a…

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Could this reliable 10%-yielding dividend stock help boost a second income portfolio?

| Mark Hartley

When designing a portfolio to earn a second income, dividend stocks are the place to look. But not every high-yielder…

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Here’s what it will take for the Lloyds share price to get to £1

| Stephen Wright

With a potential interest rate cut, a motor loans compensation programme, and a possible interest rate cut, can the Lloyds…

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Why the stock market often falls in September

| Stephen Wright

This time of year is often a difficult one for the stock market. But Stephen Wright is on the lookout…

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How to claim your share of £80bn in passive income from FTSE 100 shares

| Cliff D'Arcy

Analysts expect FTSE 100 shares to pay out £80.4bn in dividends this year. Here's how my family grabs our share…

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Will I see Jet2 shares on the FTSE 100 any time soon?

| Dr. James Fox

Jet2 shares have surged from their lows and could be set to rise higher. That’s what analysts think anyway. Dr…

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2 FTSE 100 and FTSE 250 recovery shares to consider in September!

| Royston Wild

Discover two top shares from the FTSE 100 and FTSE 250 -- and why our writer thinks their share prices…

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3 FTSE 100 stocks that could survive a stock market crash!

| Royston Wild

Looking for lifeboats in case the London stock market crashes? Here are three top FTSE 100 shares that could stay…

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Up 188% in 2025! This is still one of the FTSE 100’s greatest value shares to consider

| Royston Wild

Looking for the best cheap UK shares to buy? Discover why this FTSE company remains one of the best-priced blue-chip…

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3 investment trusts to consider for a high-performing, diversified ISA

| Royston Wild

The London stock market is jam-packed with five-star investment trusts. Here are three to consider for a diversified Stocks and…

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See the income I’ll get by investing £3k before this 7.8% yielding income stock goes ex-dividend on 11 September

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones calculates how much he will earn in dividends if he invests another £3,000 in what is quickly turning…

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£10,000 invested in IAG shares 10 years ago is now worth…

| Dr. James Fox

International Consolidated Airlines (IAG) shares have surged over the past 18 months. It’s not such a pretty picture over the…

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8.23% yield! See the income I’ll get by investing £2k before Phoenix shares go ex-dividend on 2 October

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones crunches the numbers on his Phoenix shares, to see how much dividend income he can expect next month,…

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Investing For Beginners

2 of the best defensive UK stocks to help protect my portfolio

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith explains why he feels it's smart to buy defensive UK stocks even when the stock market is doing…

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3 gold stocks and ETFs to consider as gold prices hit new highs

| Royston Wild

Discover why gold prices are on the rise once again, and the pros and cons of buying gold stocks and…

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Prediction: a £2k investment in Meta stock could turn into this much in 12 months’ time…

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith combines the financial outlook with the progress being made in AI adoption and estimates where he believes Meta…

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Prediction: in 12 months BP and IAG shares could turn £10,000 into…

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones says BP and IAG shares have done well lately, but still face some major challenges. What do the…

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Prediction: I think this AI stock will smash Nvidia and Palantir over the next 12 months

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Investors have been piling into Palantir stock recently. Meanwhile, Nvidia also remains popular. But could this AI stock outperform both…

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How big does my portfolio need to be to make £2.5k of monthly passive income?

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith talks through some of the ways to generate passive income from stocks and works out how he could…

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£10,000 invested in JD Sports shares 4 years ago is now worth…

| John Fieldsend

The rise and rise of athleisure and other types of sportswear has been a massive boon for JD Sports shares…

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1 FTSE 250 tech stock that could surge 120%, according to this bank

| Ben McPoland

Most City experts reckon this FTSE tech stock from the mid-cap index is incredibly undervalued. Ben McPoland takes a closer…

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Check out the latest bumper forecasts for Rolls-Royce, Babcock and BAE Systems shares

| Harvey Jones

The FTSE 100 defence sector continues to show its firepower, with Babcock, Rolls-Royce and BAE Systems all powering upwards. What…

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