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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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Looking for shares to buy this month, here’s one I bought – and 2 I didn’t!

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane spent part of August looking for shares to buy for his portfolio. Here's one he plumped for --…

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3 questions to ask before buying a penny share

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane shares a trio of questions he poses himself before considering putting even a penny into a penny share!

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The Aviva share price hasn’t done this well since… the 2008 financial crisis!

| Christopher Ruane

The Aviva share price has only just got back to where it was in 2008 -- and is still far…

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Up 60%, but this investment trust is still packed with value stocks!

| Ben McPoland

Despite rising strongly and benefitting from a turnaround in Chinese stocks, this technology trust seems to offer a lot of…

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6%+ yields! 3 dividend shares to consider for a SIPP this September!

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer looks at a trio of shares, each offering dividend yields greater than 6%, that he thinks investors should…

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When it comes to consistent gains, it’s hard to beat these 2 FTSE 100 growth stocks

| Mark Hartley

Diploma and Halma are two lesser-known FTSE 100 growth stocks with consistent long-term returns, strong ROE, and steady earnings growth.

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2 top FTSE stocks set to thrive as Asia booms

| Ben McPoland

Our writer spotlights a pair of stocks -- one from the FTSE 100, the other, the FTSE 250 -- that…

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3 iShares ETFs to consider in September (hint: not the FTSE 100 or S&P 500)

| Ben McPoland

Ben McPoland highlights three exchange-traded funds that focus on different themes associated with the global technology revolution.

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36 reasons why I have no idea where the BP share price is going next (but I still own the stock)

| James Beard

The BP share price has risen 32% since reaching a 52-week low in April. But according to our writer, its…

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The Diageo share price is down 19% in 2025. I think the market has it wrong

| Alan Oscroft

The Diageo share price has had a terrible time over the past five years, but one of the world's most…

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£20,000 invested in this high-yield dividend stock could generate £1,980 passive income in just its first year

| Alan Oscroft

A stock with a forecast 9.9% dividend yield sounds like it might be good for a long-term passive income portfolio.…

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1 FTSE 250 stock I’m excited to be buying in September

| Stephen Wright

At its lowest P/E ratio in five years, Stephen Wright’s excited by the chance to buy shares in FTSE 250…

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Could ejection from the FTSE 100 be a chance to buy this stock?

| Stephen Wright

Taylor Wimpey looks set to fall out of the FTSE 100. But with a dividend yield of almost 10%, are…

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3 FTSE 100 stocks I’ll buy like a shot if we get a stock market crash in September

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones picks out three blue-chips he's keen to own but isn't ready to buy just yet. They'll be his…

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Is Warren Buffett behaving like the US stock market’s overheating?

| James Beard

Warren Buffett’s eponymous indicator has never been higher, suggesting that US equities are overvalued. But is the billionaire taking any…

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Starting with £20,000 in a SIPP, here’s how you could target £21,546 of passive income a year

| James Beard

Our writer considers how to go about aiming for a healthy five-figure second income from a Self-Invested Personal Pension (SIPP).

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How much do you need in a SIPP to target a £50,000 a year second income?

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones suggests investing in a portfolio of FTSE 100 shares to generate a high-and-potentially-rising second income stream for retirement.

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Meet the monster stock that continues to crush the FTSE 100 index

| Ben McPoland

The FTSE 100 is home to a handful of winning stocks that aren't exactly household names. Here's one of the…

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2 top FTSE 250 investment trusts to consider for passive income

| Ben McPoland

This pair of quality FTSE 250 stocks offer investors passive income growth opportunities from both the UK and across Asia…

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I think the JD Sports share price could be set to surge. Here’s why

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane reckons several things have been holding the JD Sports share price back. But some recent news has made…

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What if the Diageo share price never bounces back?

| Christopher Ruane

The Diageo share price has almost halved since 2022. This writer has been buying -- but he also recognises there's…

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Want to start investing? 3 questions to ask first

| Ben McPoland

Ben McPoland highlights a dividend-focused ETF that might be suitable for newer and risk-averse investors to consider.

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Here’s how to start buying shares with just £300, in 3 simple steps

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane goes through a trio of elements that could help someone as they start buying shares rather than just…

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Will this FTSE 100 stock crash in September?

| Paul Summers

As traders return to their desks after the long summer break and results fly in, some FTSE 100 stocks could…

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Why has Tesla stock soared 68% in a year, while sales fall?

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane reckons the Tesla business has ongoing sizeable potential. But why has Tesla stock gone up by two-thirds in…

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I asked ChatGPT for the best FTSE 250 comeback stock. Here’s what it said

| Ben McPoland

Our writer turned to AI assistant ChatGPT to narrow down FTSE 250 candidates that could be set for a rip-roaring…

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August set a new all-time record for Rolls-Royce shares. What might September bring?

| Christopher Ruane

Will Rolls-Royce shares take a breather in September after recent record-setting performance? Not necessarily, this writer thinks -- if all…

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A 5%+ yield and P/E ratio under 5? This undervalued penny stock looks like an income gem!

| Mark Hartley

With a decent dividend yield and low valuation, could this profitable penny stock be a hidden opportunity for both income…

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The Greggs share price is at its lowest in years. Is it a bargain in plain sight?

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane reckons the market's overreacted in marking down Greggs' share price by 44% so far in 2025. Here's how…

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I’m taking Warren Buffett’s advice as markets hit record highs

| Christopher Ruane

Warren Buffett's said a lot of memorable things. One point has been ringing in our writer's ears as markets hit…

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Quantum leap: will AMD stock surge as IBM partnership revives its roadmap?

| Mark Hartley

AMD stock's climbing in 2025, boosted by an IBM quantum computing partnership, analyst upgrades, and rate-cut hopes. But risks remain.

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Why are 2 of the biggest S&P 500 success stories suffering in 2025?

| Mark Hartley

Apple and Tesla are down nearly 10% in 2025 despite the S&P 500 rising. What’s holding them back, and should…

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1 world-class growth firm I’m tempted to buy for my Stocks and Shares ISA

| Ben McPoland

Ben McPoland outlines five reasons why he's tempted to add this growth stock back into his Stocks and Shares ISA…

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2 dividend stocks that deserve more attention than they get

| Stephen Wright

Stephen Wright outlines two stocks that dividend investors should take note of in September, despite neither being a household name…

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1 FTSE 100 giant to consider for a Stocks and Shares ISA

| James Beard

Our writer thinks it’s worth considering the UK’s largest defence contractor as a possible candidate for inclusion in a Stocks…

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£1,000 buys me 515 shares in this 7.5%-yielding FTSE 250 income stock!

| Andrew Mackie

Any investor can turn a modest investment into a nest egg through picking high-quality dividend-paying income stocks. This writer looks…

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2 AI growth stocks analysts rate as Strong Buys for September

| Stephen Wright

Analysts have Strong Buy ratings on a number of growth stocks for September. But Stephen Wright thinks some could be…

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This penny share has climbed 26% in 2025. The recovery might just be on

| Alan Oscroft

This technology company could be on the verge of making nice profits, and reversing a five-year decline that's left it…

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Where might the Lloyds share price go next? Here’s what the experts say

| Alan Oscroft

The Lloyds share price has climbed 44% since the start of 2025, and the forecast dividend yield has fallen to…

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No trust fund? Here’s how to try and give your kids a £20,000 second income

| Dr. James Fox

As parents, we want to provide as much as we can for our children. We can’t all create trust funds,…

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