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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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Legal & General shares are yielding 9% again. Should investors consider buying?

| Beekeeper64

Legal & General shares have come down in price, pushing the yield up to high levels. But is this a…

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These UK industrial stocks could beat Rolls-Royce shares over the next 12 months

| Dr. James Fox

Rolls-Royce shares are the new Crown Jewels of the FTSE 100. The stock is a huge UK success story and…

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Will Angela Rayner rescue Persimmon stock?

| John Fieldsend

Some grand promises were made at the last election about the number of houses to be built. Is Persimmon stock…

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Here are the latest share price forecasts for Lloyds and Rolls-Royce

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Analysts expect Lloyds’ share price to keep rising over the next 12 months. But the outlook for Rolls-Royce shares is…

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What do Nvidia’s earnings mean for the global stock market?

| Mark Hartley

Despite impressive numbers, Nvidia's latest results sent the share price tumbling 3% and sent ripples through the stock market.

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What’s in store for the Tesco share price?

| James Beard

After increasing 55% over the past five years, our writer dusts off his crystal ball to consider the prospects for…

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2 UK shares with outstanding dividend growth records

| Stephen Wright

Shares in companies with decades of consecutive dividend growth can be great sources of passive income. Stephen Wright outlines two…

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2 UK shares trading at discounts to book value

| Stephen Wright

Stephen Wright thinks shares in a FTSE 100 bank and FTSE 250 housebuilder could be interesting opportunities for value investors…

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Around a record high of £11, why does Rolls-Royce’s share price still look an irresistible buy to me?

| Simon Watkins

Rolls-Royce’s share price has made huge gains over the past three years, and I think a lot more are to…

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A whopping 9.9% dividend yield and 74% underpriced to fair value, is it time for me to buy this FTSE 100 passive income gem?

| Simon Watkins

This FTSE 100 homebuilder now offers one of the highest dividend yields in any of the major UK indexes, which…

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3 FTSE 250 shares that could survive a stock market crash!

| Royston Wild

Worried about a possible stock market crash? Here are three top FTSE 250 shares that could help UK share investors…

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Down 40% or more, analysts expect these UK shares to rebound in the next 12 months!

| Royston Wild

Discover which FTSE 100 and FTSE 250 shares City analysts tip to rebound. Do the potential benefits of buying these…

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Consider these FTSE 100 and FTSE 250 bargain stocks to buy in September!

| Royston Wild

The FTSE 100 and FTSE 250 are still packed with underpriced shares right now. Here are three stocks savvy investors…

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Here are the latest price forecasts for Lloyds, Barclays and HSBC shares!

| Royston Wild

Lloyds, HSBC and Barclays shares have surged since the start of the year. Do City analysts think these FTSE 100…

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After falling 12% in August, is this FTSE 100 star the best share to buy for my SIPP?

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones has had his eye on this top dividend growth blue chip for years. After a surprise dip last…

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This brilliant FTSE 100 dividend growth share fell 14% in August. One to consider in September?

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones looks at a top growth share that has caught his eye but was always too expensive for him.…

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This FTSE 250 bank is up 680% over 5 years… the FTSE 100 is in sight

| Dr. James Fox

There aren’t many FTSE 250 stocks that have outperformed this one over the past five years. Dr James Fox explains…

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Down 20% in 2 months! Will the Greggs share price recover?

| James Beard

The Greggs share price has struggled since the baker's latest trading update. Our writer assesses the group’s performance against its…

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£20,000 in savings? Here’s a strategy for trying to turn that into £6,392 a year in passive income

| Stephen Wright

Stephen Wright outlines how regular investing in the stock market could be a smart long-term way for investors to earn…

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£10,000 invested in Legal & General shares 10 years ago is now worth…

| Dr. James Fox

Legal & General shares don’t offer much in the way of share price returns. Dr James Fox takes a closer…

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As silver tops $40, this FTSE 100 stock looks set to continue to outperform Rolls-Royce

| Andrew Mackie

Andrew Mackie looks into the future prospects of this precious metals FTSE 100 stock that's up an astonishing 180% in…

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3 top AI growth stocks that still look cheap

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

A lot of AI-related growth stocks look expensive today. However, these three can still be snapped up at quite reasonable…

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This classic British FTSE stock is up 65% in three months. I think it can keep going

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith picks out a FTSE share with a strong British heritage that's previously seen investors fall out of love…

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This FTSE 100 homebuilder just hit 52-week lows. Should I buy?

| Jon Smith

Jonathan Smith explains why external factors are pushing a popular FTSE 100 stock lower, but talks through his long-term vision.

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Move over Nvidia: here’s my new favourite AI stock

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Edward Sheldon believes Nvidia stock will keep rising as the AI industry grows. But he sees more potential in this…

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805 shares in this FTSE 100 dividend gem could allow investors to target £4,612 a year in passive income!

| Simon Watkins

This FTSE 100 financial giant pays one of the highest dividend yields in any major FTSE index, and this is…

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Down 12%, is now exactly the right time for me to buy more BAE Systems’ shares?

| Simon Watkins

BAE Systems’ shares have dropped 12% from their 12-month high, so they could be even more undervalued than previously assessed.…

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My Marks and Spencer shares are getting battered this year! Should I sell?

| Mark Hartley

Down 8%, Marks and Spencer's shares are one of the worst performing among the FTSE 100 retailers this year. Our…

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Close to its 52-week high, here are 3 reasons why the Sainsbury’s share price could still move higher

| James Beard

In August, the Sainsbury’s share price reached a 12-month high. But our writer explains why he thinks there’s still some…

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2 cheap shares to consider ahead of expected earnings growth

| Mark Hartley

These two beaten-down FTSE shares may be poised for a recovery. Our writer explains why Taylor Wimpey and Tate &…

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After this weekend’s news, is it time to look again at the AstraZeneca share price?

| James Beard

Over the past year, the AstraZeneca share price has fallen 11%. But could news of a potentially game-changing new drug…

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Here’s what Warren Buffett looks for in stocks to buy

| Stephen Wright

Warren Buffett’s investment strategy has shifted over time to focus on quality companies. But how can investors measure something like…

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What’s next for the Tesco share price?

| Dr. James Fox

The Tesco share price has rebounded over the past three years, demonstrating incredible resilience. Dr James Fox explores what’s next.

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By 2026, the Lloyds share price could transform £10,000 into…

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

The Lloyds share price is gaining momentum, earning investors a 50% return since the start of 2025. But how much…

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8 of the FTSE 250’s 11 highest-yielding passive income stocks have 1 thing in common

| James Beard

The UK’s second tier of listed companies appears to offer some great passive income opportunities. Our writer takes a closer…

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By 2026, the Rolls-Royce share price could turn £5,000 into…

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

After rising 113% in just 12 months, the Rolls-Royce share price has already transformed a £5,000 investment into over £10,000.…

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Investors with £5,000 in these UK dividend shares are earning a yield of…

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

These UK dividend shares are incredibly unpopular with investors right now, even as cash flows continue to comfortably fund enormous…

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What next for the Lloyds share price?

| Harvey Jones

The Lloyd share price faces a new challenge, amid reports that the FTSE 100 banks could be subject to a…

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Could investors unlock £1,500 passive income instantly with these 3 FTSE Shares?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

These FTSE shares offer some of the highest yields among large-cap UK stocks, unlocking a potentially sustainable and chunky long-term…

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Forecast: here’s what £20,000 invested in the S&P 500 could be worth by 2029

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

A £20,000 investment in the S&P 500 has doubled to £40,000 over the last five years! Could the US stock…

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