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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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The Barclays share price may be cheap! Here’s why I’m buying shares soon

| Andrew Woods

With strong financial results and low P/E ratios, could the Barclays share price provide Andrew Woods with growth over a…

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Should I buy SMT shares with a spare £1,000?

| Andrew Woods

A stock market recovery may be in progress, so could SMT shares help me protect my portfolio against global instability?

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Here are 2 of my top UK shares to buy and hold

| Dr. James Fox

These are two of my top UK shares to buy and hold, offering plenty of upside potential.

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Here are 3 passive income picks for my Stocks & Shares ISA

| Dr. James Fox

These three passive income picks could be great additions to my Stocks and Shares ISA as I look to negate…

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IG’s 5 best FTSE 100 shares to watch in April

| Alan Oscroft

In a world engulfed in geopolitical turmoil, there must be some great FTSE 100 share ideas out there. IG likes…

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How I’d invest £1k in a Stocks & Shares ISA before 6 April

| Cliff D'Arcy

The 2022-23 tax year starts on Wednesday, 6 April. This means that I have until Tuesday midnight to invest inside…

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How I’m aiming to make a million in a Stocks and Shares ISA 

| Kevin Godbold

I think the London Stock Market looks well-placed to deliver decent long-term returns in a stocks and Shares ISA, despite…

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My top FTSE 250 pick for long-term growth

| Dr. James Fox

I think this FTSE 250 stock has plenty of long-term potential and looks like a great buy for my portfolio.

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8.5% and 9.5% dividend yields! 2 FTSE 100 stocks to buy today

| Royston Wild

The dividend yields at these brilliant blue-chips sit very close to double digits. I think they could be too good…

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£2k to invest in an ISA? I’d buy these 2 dirt-cheap FTSE dividend stocks today

| Harvey Jones

There are loads of great FTSE 100 dividend stocks but few are as cheap as these two. I'd buy both…

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3 recession-resistant stocks I’d buy for my ISA

| Roland Head

Roland Head highlights three FTSE 100 'recession stocks' he'd add to his ISA for growth and income in uncertain times.

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How I’d use the Stocks and Shares ISA deadline to try and boost my passive income by £1,000

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer reckons he can act before the ISA deadline to help him generate passive income in future. This is…

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After the S4 Capital share price crash, should I buy — or sell?

| Christopher Ruane

The tumbling S4 Capital share price has got our writer thinking about what to do next with his stake in…

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How to pick stocks like Warren Buffett in 2022

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Billionaire investor Warren Buffett uses a simple strategy to pick winning stocks. Zaven Boyrazian explains his method and how to…

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The Royal Mail share price is falling! Here’s what I’m doing

| Charlie Keough

After a poor start to the year, the Royal Mail share price is down over 35%. Here, Charlie Keough looks…

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How to pick the perfect penny stock right now

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Picking a penny stock can be highly risky. But Zaven Boyrazian explains his method of finding winning investments and avoiding…

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How to pick the perfect dividend stock today

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Picking strong dividend stocks is essential to generating a passive income in the stock market. Zaven Boyrazian explains how.

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Why the Polymetal share price fell 60% in March

| Alan Oscroft

The war in Ukraine has hammered Russia-based stocks, including the Polymetal (LON: POLY) share price. Buy it has avoided sanctions…

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Are Rolls-Royce shares a buy?

| John Choong

The Rolls-Royce share price is down 20% this year. With room for growth and exciting projects, are Rolls-Royce shares a…

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2 LSE shares to buy and hold for long-term growth

| Andrew Woods

With a pandemic bounceback now in full swing, these two LSE shares are starting to show signs of recovery.

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2 beaten-up UK shares that could rebound explosively

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Many UK stocks have been hammered this year. Here, Edward Sheldon highlights two shares that could rebound sharply.

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3 top stocks to buy now for dividends

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith outlines three of the top stocks he’d like to buy now for income potential. He’s been looking at…

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10 British shares I’d buy for a last-minute Stocks and Shares ISA 

| Harvey Jones

Time is running out to use this year's £20k ISA allowance. Here are my favourite British shares right now.

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Why the Unilever share price may be a ‘no-brainer’ buy at current levels

| Andrew Woods

With consistent long-term financial results, could the Unilever share price rise even further?

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Here’s why I think BT shares are a glaring buy

| Dylan Hood

BT shares have been creeping up over the past few months. I take a closer look at why I think…

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I’d buy these 2 top blue-chip shares in April for long-term dividend growth

| Harvey Jones

Often a low dividend yield suggests a strong company with healthy growth prospects. That applies to both these top FTSE…

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3 metaverse stocks to buy today (that aren’t Meta Platforms)

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

The metaverse could be the next big thing in technology. Here, Edward Sheldon highlights three stocks he'd buy for exposure…

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Here’s how I’d invest £1,000 in my first Stocks and Shares ISA

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith takes a step back and outlines how he would invest £1,000 if he was opening a Stocks and…

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I’d buy this top FTSE 100 dividend stock for long-term income and growth

| Harvey Jones

This well-run retailer looks like a great source of dividends to me, with a strong share buy-back programme as well.

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2 British shares I’m buying this month!

| Andrew Woods

With improving results and solid foundations, could these two British shares be good purchases this month?

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1 dividend stock I’d buy for under £1

| Paul Summers

Not all penny shares involve taking big risks. Paul Summers reveals a dividend stock he'd be comfortable snapping up now.

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Should I buy new FTSE 100 stock Airtel Africa for my portfolio?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Telecommunications company Airtel Africa was recently added to the FTSE 100 index. Here, Edward Sheldon looks at whether he should…

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Tesla shares break above $1,000! Where next?

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith explains why Tesla shares have jumped over the past few weeks, but why he's concerned about further potential…

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2 top growth stocks to buy for an ISA in 2022

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Buying growth shares within an ISA can be a smart move, as all gains are tax-free. Here, Ed Sheldon highlights…

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Why Tesla shares might be about to push higher

| Stephen Wright

Where are Tesla shares going next? And what could move the share price higher? Stephen Wright sets out three reasons…

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How I’d invest £5,000 in FTSE 100 dividends today

| Roland Head

FTSE 100 dividends can be a great source of passive income. Roland Head explains how he'd target reliable payouts from…

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Why the Rolls-Royce share price could be at a turning point

| Roland Head

The Rolls-Royce share price has suffered since February. Roland Head explains why he's looking at the engine specialist as a…

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2 cheap ‘nearly’ penny stocks to buy in April

| Royston Wild

These two cheap UK shares trade just above penny stock territory. Here's why I think they could be considered brilliant…

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How I invest with a Warren Buffett mindset

| Christopher Ruane

These four elements of the Warren Buffett mindset inform how our writer makes his own investment decisions.

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3 passive income stocks with 8% yields I’d buy with £1k

| Roland Head

These FTSE 100 shares boast 8% dividend yields. Roland Head explains why he thinks they're a safe choice for passive…

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