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Recently released: December’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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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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Warren Buffett and Berkshire Hathaway are selling more Apple stock

| Cliff D'Arcy

After building a massive stake in Apple stock, Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway has been selling down its holding. What's the…

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Starting a SIPP or ISA when they’re born can deliver financial freedom for your kids

| Dr. James Fox

The SIPP's an incredibly important tool for any investor trying to prepare an easier retirement for their children. Dr James…

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1 UK stock I love, and 1 FTSE 100 struggler I won’t touch

| Ben McPoland

This writer explains why he's buying one UK growth stock while avoiding the worst year-to-date performer in the FTSE 100…

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My top 2 growth stocks to consider for an ISA right now

| Ben McPoland

Many Nasdaq stocks look overvalued right now. But this pair seem reasonably priced given their long-term earnings growth potential.

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3 top REITs to consider for long-term passive income

| Royston Wild

Discover three top REITs that Royston Wild believes will keep delivering healthy passive income flows, including a FTSE 100 heavyweight…

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Billionaire Bill Ackman just bought this world-class growth stock for his FTSE 100 fund

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Bill Ackman just snapped up 5,823,316 shares in this mega-cap growth stock for his fund. Is it worth buying for…

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2 high-yield UK investment trusts to consider for a Stocks and Shares ISA right now

| Mark Hartley

With 5%+ yields and decades of payout growth, these UK investment trusts could be prime candidates for building tax-free income…

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£10,000 invested in Vodafone shares 5 years ago is now worth…

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Five years ago, Vodafone shares were sporting a dividend yield of 7% and investors were buying them in droves. Here’s…

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1 big reason to be bullish on UK shares

| Stephen Wright

Stephen Wright thinks an emerging trend of UK companies buying back their own shares could be a positive force for…

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Here’s the average return from the FTSE 100 over the last 5 years

| Stephen Wright

In the last five years, the FTSE 100 has generated better returns than investors might think. And that's not just…

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2 shares I’m looking to buy if the stock market crashes next month

| Stephen Wright

With the stock market heading into what's often a seasonal down time, Stephen Wright's getting ready for potential opportunities to…

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Here’s the stock that Warren Buffett’s buying hand over fist in 2025!

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Despite being an overall net seller of stocks in 2025, Warren Buffett has also been snapping up shares of this…

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After crashing 55%, could this be one of the best stocks to buy right now?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

This media giant’s struggling, but with a new leader taking over, could a potential comeback make it one of the…

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Just turned 40? Here’s how much you could have by retirement if you invest £500 a month via a SIPP

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Worried about having enough money to retire on? Investing regularly with a SIPP could potentially build a multi-million-pound nest egg!

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Here’s the forecast for the Tesla share price

| Dr. James Fox

The Tesla share price is up 66% over the past 12 months but that doesn’t tell the full story. It’s…

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This beaten-down UK stock pays a near-9% dividend yield!

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

This FTSE 250 stock has had a rough time of late but with dividends still flowing the yield’s now one…

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£20,000 in savings? Here’s how investors can aim to turn that into a £1,680 second income overnight!

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Investors with £20,000 sitting in the bank can easily unlock a chunky second income instantly by investing in the stock…

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£15,000 in savings? Here’s a smart plan that could turn that into £15,000 of passive income

| Dr. James Fox

Millions of Britons invest for passive income. However, many of us don’t truly understand the life-changing impacts of compounding.

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Here’s how you could target a £44k ISA income with high dividend yield shares!

| Royston Wild

Discover a strategy that could deliver a long-term passive income -- and a portfolio of dividend shares for strength and…

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1 penny stock under 60p that could explode higher!

| Ben McPoland

Find out why this writer is bullish on one under-the-radar UK penny stock that's growing strongly in the renewable energy…

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7.7% and 8.7% yields! 2 dividend stocks I’m considering buying to hold until 2035

| Royston Wild

I've got my eye on these two heavyweight UK dividend stocks to power my long-term passive income. Allow me to…

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Here’s how to target a £8,794 annual second income, starting from zero

| Christopher Ruane

Putting some money into the stock market on a regular basis is one way to try and earn a second…

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Prediction: in 12 months Aviva and Tesco shares could turn £10,000 into…

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones is still kicking himself for failing to buy Aviva and Tesco shares, which have done brilliantly over the…

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Prediction: in 12 months Glencore and Diageo shares could turn £10,000 into…

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones says his Diageo shares have shown signs of life lately, and even his holding in FTSE 100 miner…

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If Tesla stock comes crashing down to earth, here’s my plan of action

| Christopher Ruane

Tesla stock has gone up 57% in the past year despite the business's challenges. Our writer isn't ready to invest…

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Here’s how investing £700 a month could unlock a £48,000 second income

| Ben McPoland

Earning nearly £50k a year in dividends may sound like a pipe dream. Yet this writer reckons such a sizeable…

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3 reasons I don’t own Rolls-Royce shares

| Christopher Ruane

Rolls-Royce shares have had a stunning few years. This writer sees things to like about the company -- so why…

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How much money could a £5-a-day passive income plan earn?

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane explains some of the variables that come into play when considering the passive income potential of stock market…

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2 up-and-coming UK growth stocks that could benefit from the AI boom

| Mark Hartley

Our writer examines the groundbreaking tech of two small growth stocks that may be critical in the world of AI.…

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Meet the 62p UK stock with a 7.6% dividend yield

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Looking for shares with high dividend yields? Check out this under-the-radar small-cap stock with a yield of an impressive 7.6%.

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After a stonking set of results, can the Aviva share price continue to power higher?

| Andrew Mackie

Andrew Mackie examines the potential drivers for future growth in the Aviva share price, which is up 135% in five…

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Want to retire in style? Aim to beat the State Pension with just £50 a week

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Investing on a regular basis can pave the way towards an impressive retirement income that eventually beats today's State Pension…

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How much do you need to invest in UK shares to target a £3,815 monthly passive income?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Is it possible to target several thousand pounds in monthly passive income by investing in top-notch UK shares? Yes -…

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Warren Buffet’s brutal — yet brilliant — advice for growth investors

| Stephen Wright

Axon Enterprise has more than tripled its revenues in the last five years. But some simple advice from Warren Buffett…

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£500 buys 6,757 shares of this surging penny stock!

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

This under-the-radar penny stock has almost doubled in 2025, yet the shares continue to trade at a massive discount! Should…

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US Stock market correction 2025: a hidden opportunity to build a £1m ISA?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Fear is on the rise about a potential US stock market correction in late 2025, but could this be a…

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Want to earn £300 a month? Here’s how big your Stocks and Shares ISA needs to be

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

A Stocks and Shares ISA can help investors earn a tax-free £300 second income that can help out tremendously as…

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£20k in savings? Here’s how you can aim for £38,555 passive income

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

With £20,000 in savings and £500 to spare each month, investors could build a staggeringly large passive income with this…

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Is this the FTSE 100’s greatest recovery stock right now?

| Royston Wild

Discover the FTSE 100 stock whose share price is tipped to soar almost 40% over the next 12 months. Royston…

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3 FTSE 250 shares I think could keep soaring in 2025!

| Royston Wild

Looking for the best FTSE 250 bargains to perhaps add to a portfolio? Here are three UK mid-cap shares I…

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