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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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2 of the best UK shares to buy as the Omicron variant spreads

| Royston Wild

I'm searching for the best British stocks to buy as the Covid-19 emergency drags on. Here are two top UK…

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Snowflake’s share price is rising. Should I buy this Warren Buffett stock now?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Warren Buffett-backed cloud computing company Snowflake just saw its share price rise 10%. Edward Sheldon looks at whether he should…

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Is GlaxoSmithKline stock the best ‘Covid pharma’ pick?

| Suraj Radhakrishnan

This fool assesses GlaxoSmithKline stock for his long-term portfolio after a new Covid drug received the green light for use…

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Cramer versus Minervini: should we buy, sell or hold stocks?

| Kevin Godbold

In the face of the new threat from the Omicron variant, here are two opposing pieces of advice regarding stocks,…

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Here’s why the Auto Trader share price jumped 20% in November

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith explains why the Auto Trader share price shot up last month, with a particular focus on the record…

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Omicron variant: which UK shares should I now buy or avoid?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Omicron has sent UK shares in a downward spiral, but has this created an enormous buying opportunity or a value…

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Best shares to buy: 2 UK growth stocks to snap up in December

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

The UK stock market is home to plenty of top growth stocks. Here are two that Edward Sheldon would buy…

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The Wise share price is rebounding. Time to buy?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

FinTech company Wise just saw its share price pop higher on the back of its H1 results. Edward Sheldon looks…

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In a market crash, I’d use the Warren Buffett method to buy stocks like these

| Kevin Godbold

Buffett has shown us he's willing to buy quality stocks and businesses at opportune moments when valuations are lower.

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Thinking about investing? Here are 3 Warren Buffett tips I follow to try to retire rich

| Dan Appleby, CFA

Becoming an ISA millionaire may sound like an unreachable goal. Here's how Warren Buffett is helping me on my own…

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7.2% dividend yield! A penny stock I’d buy for 2022

| Royston Wild

I'm searching for UK shares with huge dividend yields to buy for 2022. Here's a top-class penny stock I'm considering…

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Is Salesforce stock a buy after the share price tumbled?

| Dan Appleby, CFA

Salesforce stock has declined 10% over two days after earnings and a new co-CEO announcement. Is it now a buy…

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Why the Cineworld share price fell 20% in November

| Roland Head

The Cineworld share price slumped in November despite the company reporting a blockbuster performance in October. Roland Head investigates.

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8 investing secrets I learnt from Warren Buffett!

| Cliff D'Arcy

Warren Buffett has built a $100bn+ fortune through careful investing over eight decades. Here are 8 investing lessons I learnt…

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2 dividend paying banking stocks to combat inflation in 2022

| Stephen Bhasera

With inflation taking off in the US, the Fed may have to raise rates. Stephen Bhasera believes these banking stocks…

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This FTSE 250 stock is soaring! Here’s what I’m doing now

| Jabran Khan

Jabran Khan details a FTSE 250 stock that has seen its share price explode. Should he buy or avoid shares…

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Could UK inflation be in double digits next year? I’m trying to protect myself with this dividend paying ETF

| Niki Jerath

UK inflation is surging and could easily reach double digits next year. I’m now looking at a dividend-paying ETF to…

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Here are 2 penny stocks to buy in 2022!

| Jabran Khan

Jabran Khan details two small-cap penny stocks to buy in 2022 that could boost his portfolio for the long term.

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The FTSE 100’s most hated shares! Should I buy them?

| Royston Wild

I'm searching for some of the best contrarian stocks to buy to help supercharge my returns. Could these unloved FTSE…

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Undervalued shares: 2 top UK companies that are still ‘on sale’

| James Reynolds

While the Omicron flash crash offered a great chance to buy shares 'on sale', there are still two UK companies…

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The IAG share price fell 20% in November. Should I buy the stock now?

| Roland Head

The IAG share price continued to slide in November. Roland Head explains why he thinks the market has delivered a…

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Is Cineworld’s share price about to surge or sink?

| Royston Wild

Cineworld's share price continues to see-saw as details on the Omicron variant filter through. Here's why I think it could…

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Has Omicron created the biggest buying opportunity for cheap UK shares?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

The stock market is tumbling due to Omicron. But has this made to the search to buy cheap UK shares…

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4 ways I can get a head start on stock investing in 2022

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith talks through different points ranging from cash flow planning to thinking of the big themes for 2022 with…

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Is this one of the best ESG investments for 2022?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Looking for the best ESG investments in 2022? Zaven Boyrazian is and explores one stock he thinks could be on…

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Is Apple stock a buy now as Omicron fears grow?

| Dan Appleby, CFA

Apple stock rose yesterday as stock markets and technology stocks declined. Does the recent Omicron virus mean Apple is a…

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What could Carnival shares be worth in five years?

| Rupert Hargreaves

Rupert Hargreaves explains why he thinks Carnival shares may continue to struggle as uncertainty about the global economy grows.

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Should I buy this exchange traded fund focused on renewable energy stocks?

| Niki Jerath

Renewable energy stocks are growing in popularity. Should I buy this exchange traded fund to take advantage of this trend?

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2 penny stocks (including an 8% dividend yield) I’d buy as the stock market crashes!

| Royston Wild

I'm searching for brilliantly valued UK shares to buy as the stock market crashes. Here are two top penny stocks…

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Can this dividend-paying ETF help protect me against a stock market crash?

| Niki Jerath

A coronavirus variant surge could easily cause a stock market crash. Can a dividend-paying exchange traded fund can help protect…

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Why the Darktrace share price fell 40% in November

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith takes a look at the Darktrace share price, noting the reasons why it was the worst performer in…

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The Wise share price just surged. Is it a buy?

| Dan Appleby, CFA

The Wise share price rallied yesterday after the company released its half-year results. Does this make it a buy for…

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What’s going on with the Twitter stock price?

| James J. McCombie

Jack Dorsey resigned as CEO of Twitter and the stock price shot up, then continued its downtrend. Why might this…

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Will there be a stock market crash in 2022? These experts think not!

| Cliff D'Arcy

After the rise of a new Covid-19 variant, many investors fear a stock market crash in 2022. But these experts…

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2 unloved cheap UK shares to buy in December

| Royston Wild

I'm searching for the greatest cheap UK shares to add to my shares portfolio today. Here are two low-cost giants…

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2 UK shares to buy with £200

| Christopher Ruane

With £200, our writer identifies two UK shares to buy now for his portfolio he reckons could perform well over…

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1 FTSE 100 stock bucking the market meltdown. Would I buy it?

| Manika Premsingh

This FTSE 100 stock has seen good growth in 2021 already, and unlike most of other index constituents, is rising…

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The Ted Baker share price is down close to 50% in 6 months. Here’s what I’m doing now

| Jabran Khan

Jabran Khan delves deeper into the falling Ted Baker share price and explains whether he would buy or avoid shares…

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I’d buy these 3 cheap stocks for more passive income today!

| Cliff D'Arcy

I love using share dividends to generate extra passive income/cash for me. Here are three cheap stocks that I'd happily…

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3 reasons why there could be a stock market boom in 2022

| Manika Premsingh

The FTSE 100 index might be getting weaker right now, but Manika Premsingh believes that there are still three reasons…

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