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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 2 numbers I use to find the best shares to buy now

| Stephen Wright

Stephen Wright outlines the importance of the two key metrics he uses when trying to find quality businesses trading at…

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11.1% dividend yields! A FTSE 100 dividend stock to buy

| Royston Wild

I think this FTSE 100 dividend stock could help supercharge my wealth. Though it's not the only big-yielding UK share…

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A Warren Buffett-type stock with a reinstated dividend

| Andrew Mackie

Andrew Mackie thinks this stock has all the qualities that Warren Buffett would admire.

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IAG vs easyJet share price: which is more attractive?

| Andrew Woods

With the airline industry on a path to recovery, Andrew Woods compares the IAG and easyJet share prices.

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7 shares to buy now — before the Stocks and Shares ISA deadline

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane examines seven shares he would consider purchasing before the Stocks and Shares ISA deadline.

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Is the BT share price heading beyond £2?

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane considers possible BT scenarios -- and what could come next for the share price.

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2 cheap FTSE 100 shares I’d buy for dividend income

| Cliff D'Arcy

These very different shares both offer market-beating dividend yields to investors like me, keen on passive income to invest or…

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In Airtel Africa, the FTSE 100 has gained a star performer

| Peter McMullan

As I seek to diversify my portfolio into new geographical areas, I’ve found an exciting FTSE 100 opportunity in a…

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The Royal Mail share price has crashed 34%. Is it too cheap?

| Cliff D'Arcy

The Royal Mail share price has crashed hard since 5 January, when it hit its 2022 high. After today's fall,…

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3 no-brainer ISA stocks I’d buy with £500

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith discusses the top three stocks he's looking to add before the Stocks and Shares ISA deadline next week.

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Here’s why I find the cheap Vodafone share price so attractive

| Andrew Woods

With strong historical results and a lower P/E ratio than a major competitor, the Vodafone share price is appealing.

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Why the Polymetal & POG share prices have surged 30%+ today

| Roland Head

The Polymetal share price share price is soaring today. Roland Head explains why the latest news from the company could…

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Stock market crash: 3 warning signs from March

| Cliff D'Arcy

After Russia invaded Ukraine on 24 February, share prices dived. Though they've since recovered, the risks of a stock market…

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2 LSE shares I’m buying in April

| Andrew Woods

As I look to add to my portfolio in April, I think I've found two LSE shares that fit the…

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Are ITM Power shares about to explode?

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith talks through some reasons why he thinks ITM Power shares could perform well in the coming months as…

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3 ways to double my dividend income

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane shares a trio of ways he could seek to get twice as much dividend income.

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2 of the best AIM stocks to buy now

| Paul Summers

On the hunt for the best AIM stocks to buy, Paul Summers is bullish on these two out-of-favour companies

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What are the best-performing UK shares in the last 5 years?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Despite Covid-19, plenty of UK shares have delivered triple-digit returns in the last five years. But what was behind these…

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Is the Rolls-Royce share price too cheap?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

The Rolls-Royce share price continues to trade below 100p, but is this actually a buying opportunity for a patient investor…

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Is investing £100 the easiest way to build passive income?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Can an investor transform £100 a month into £60k a year in passive income? Actually, yes. Zaven Boyrazian explains how.

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3 cheap FTSE 100 stocks I’d buy with a spare £1,000

| Charlie Carman

With the ISA deadline on the horizon, Charlie Carman picks three FTSE 100 stocks from the index he'd buy and…

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3 dirt-cheap passive income stocks to buy before April

| Paul Summers

Paul Summers thinks these passive income stocks already look like bargains ahead of results news.

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2 passive income opportunities I’d use with £500

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer highlights a pair of passive income opportunities he's currently considering.

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Here’s a FTSE AIM stock I’d buy and hold for the long term

| Andrew Woods

With recent expansion and strong historical results, could this FTSE AIM stock provide long-term growth?

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Is the Rolls-Royce share price set for take-off?

| Stuart Blair

The Rolls-Royce share price has managed to return to 100p recently due to takeover talk. Is this the start of…

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Barclays share price: time to buy after this £450m fail?

| Cliff D'Arcy

The Barclays share price dropped over 2% on Monday after it revealed a £450m blunder. The shares have been sliding…

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5%+ dividend yields! 2 renewable energy stocks to buy in April

| Royston Wild

I'm searching for the best renewable energy stocks to buy as green energy demand balloons. Here are two on my…

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2 FTSE 100 dividend-paying stocks to buy in an ISA

| Royston Wild

The deadline for new money going into Stocks and Shares ISAs is just around the corner. Here are two FTSE…

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How I plan to invest £750 before the ISA deadline

| Stephen Wright

With the ISA deadline approaching, here’s how I plan to use the last £750 of this year’s allowance and the…

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FTSE 100 stocks! Should I buy this dividend stock in April?

| Royston Wild

British Land offers dividend yields that beat the FTSE 100 average by a healthy margin. Should I load up on…

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With £1k to invest right now, these are my top stocks to buy

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith runs through some of his favourite companies at the moment that he thinks are top stocks due to…

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These FTSE 100 shares are up 177%-343% over 5 years!

| Cliff D'Arcy

The FTSE 100 index is up just over 2% in five years. But these five fabulous Footsie shares have skyrocketed…

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2 cheap shares I’d buy now while prices are low

| Cliff D'Arcy

These two FTSE 100 shares have tumbled heavily in 2022. But I'd happily buy both cheap shares today for their…

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2 Warren Buffett shares with dividends I’d buy

| Christopher Ruane

Both these Warren Buffett shares pay dividends, but they vary widely. Our writer explains why he would buy them for…

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As the Barclays share price falls, is this a no-brainer to buy on the dip?

| Stuart Blair

The Barclays share price fell further today after a hit from the US structured markets unit. After this dip, is…

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5 FTSE 100 shares to buy now for 5%+ yields

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer considers five FTSE 100 shares to buy now for his portfolio, each yielding at least 5%.

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Is this bad news for the National Grid dividend?

| Christopher Ruane

Following news of a big planned sale, our writer considers its possible impact on the National Grid dividend.

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With the Lloyds share price under 50p, is it a buy?

| Charlie Keough

With the Lloyds share price sitting below 50p, Charlie Keough takes a look at whether he should be adding the…

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The Nvidia share price is rising: should I buy now?

| Dylan Hood

The NVIDIA share price has been on the rise in recent months. Dylan Hood takes a look at whether this…

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3 catalysts that could spark a rally for the Aston Martin share price

| Jon Smith

The Aston Martin Lagonda (LSE:AML) share price is down 51% over the past year. It hit fresh 52-week lows earlier…

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