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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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Is the Darktrace share price now too cheap to miss?

| Royston Wild

The Darktrace share price has toppled from September’s record peaks near 1,000p. Is it now one of the best value…

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How I’m aiming for £1k a month in passive income with dividend stocks

| Rupert Hargreaves

Rupert Hargreaves goes over the investment strategy he plans to use to generate a passive income from the equity market…

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4 of the best cheap penny stocks to buy

| Royston Wild

I'm searching for the best penny stocks to buy following recent share price weakness. Here are several top bargains on…

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What’s happening to the BT share price?

| Rupert Hargreaves

Rupert Hargreaves explores why the BT share price has been falling recently and explains why this could present an opportunity.

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3 cheap dividend stocks to buy in October 

| Manika Premsingh

These stocks are not just low in terms of relative price, they also have high dividend yields. What’s not to…

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The Tesco share price is at multi-year highs! Would I buy the stock?

| Manika Premsingh

The Tesco share price has risen more than 10% in the past week following a great results update. 

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Should I buy oil shares?

| Christopher Ruane

With energy prices recently hitting multi-year highs, is now the time for Christopher Ruane to add more oil shares to…

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10 things that lots of people don’t ‘get’ about shares

| Malcolm Wheatley

Buying shares is easier — and cheaper — than ever. Despite this, some aspects of investing remain opaque. Here are…

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Will soaring inflation cause a stock market crash?

| Royston Wild

Could UK share prices soon get washed out in another stock market crash? Here's what I'll be doing if asset…

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Muted stock markets today, but decline evident in October

| Manika Premsingh

The stock markets showed little movement today, but in October so far both the FTSE 100 and FTSE 250 indices…

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This FTSE 100 stock crashed 20% in 3 months. Would I buy now?

| Cliff D'Arcy

While the FTSE 100 is down slightly over the past three months, these three stocks have crashed. Even so, I…

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Can the Lloyds share price top 60p?

| Christopher Ruane

After a 67% rise in the Lloyds share price over the past year, can it keep growing and hit 60p?…

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How I’m trying to generate £1,000 in passive income a year from top UK dividend shares

| Jon Smith

Jonathan Smith explains how he's picking top UK dividend shares from sustainable sectors to ensure future income payments in years…

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Does the BP share price jump make sense?

| Hermione Taylor

With its share price up by 17% in a month and fuel shortages persisting, I’m asking myself whether the BP…

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Why I’m looking to buy these 3 electric vehicle stocks now

| Hermione Taylor

Fuel shortages have dominated the news, meaning surging interest in electric cars. Here are three electric vehicle stocks I’m looking…

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Could panic buying trigger a stock market crash?

| Hermione Taylor

Panic buying has hit the news again. Now I’m starting to wonder if the same behaviour could trigger a stock…

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After Tesco shares spike sharply upwards, are they still a buy?

| Alan Oscroft

The Tesco (LON: TSCO) share price has kicked upwards after a good set of first-half results. But is it still…

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2 FTSE 100 shares to buy and hold for a decade

| Suraj Radhakrishnan

I'm always on the lookout for stable FTSE 100 shares for my long-term portfolio. Here are two stocks that I…

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Will the ITM share price ever return to 600p?

| Roland Head

The ITM share price has collapsed since January, falling by 50%. Roland Head asks if this hydrogen stock is now…

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I’d buy this FTSE 100 share that’s 20% cheaper than a year ago

| Christopher Ruane

This well-known FTSE 100 share has tumbled 20% in a year. Christopher Ruane explains why he would consider buying it…

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3 UK shares to buy now for my ISA

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane highlights three names from his list of shares to buy now that he would consider for his ISA…

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Top growth stocks to buy now for the recovery

| Paul Summers

Assuming markets don't get thrown off course, Paul Summers thinks these growth stocks could do very well in the months…

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Best shares to buy now: 3 UK stocks with huge growth potential

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Stock market volatility is throwing up attractive opportunities, says Edward Sheldon. Here are three UK growth stocks he'd buy today.

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As the Greatland Gold (GGP) share price explodes, should I buy more?

| Stuart Blair

The Greatland Gold share price soared 25% yesterday. After a pretty miserable 2021, should I be buying more shares in…

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Can I be sure of the Royal Dutch Shell share price (LSE: RDSB)?

| Cliff D'Arcy

The Shell share price has almost doubled since its lows of late October 2020. But after such a strong surge,…

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I think the BP share price is only just getting started

| Rupert Hargreaves

The BP share price has been rising recently. Rupert Hargreaves thinks the stock will continue to head higher as growth…

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Is the Darktrace share price at risk of further declines?

| Rupert Hargreaves

The Darktrace share price has been falling, but this could be an opportunity for long-term investors like me, says Rupert…

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Will the Lloyds share price ever return to 63p?

| Rupert Hargreaves

Rupert Hargreaves explains why he thinks the Lloyds share price has the potential to return to 63p in the near…

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Here’s how I find the best FTSE growth stocks

| Paul Summers

Paul Summers reveals some of the things he looks for when screening for what thinks are the best FTSE growth…

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4 penny stocks I’d buy after the recent sell-off

| Royston Wild

I'm on the hunt for the best penny stocks to buy following recent stock market slumps. Here's a selection of…

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£29bn in dividends from these 5 FTSE 100 stocks in 2021!

| Cliff D'Arcy

FTSE 100 dividends are forecast to soar by 36% to £84.1bn in 2021, after a terrible 2020. And these five…

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Here’s a dirt-cheap FTSE 250 stock with an 11% dividend yield!

| Manika Premsingh

The FTSE 250 stock benefited from stock market conditions over the past year, but some of the gains have begun…

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1 FTSE 100 dividend stock to consider buying with an ultra-high 9% yield

| Jon Smith

Jonathan Smith explains why Persimmon could be an attractive FTSE 100 dividend stock in the property sector for his portfolio.

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1 FTSE 100 stock that is beating inflation hands-down

| Manika Premsingh

The FTSE 100 stock struggled with cost pressures earlier in the year, but seems to be coming out on top…

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As the NatWest share price shrugs off the threat of a big fine, should I buy?

| Alan Oscroft

The NatWest (LON: NWG) share price has nearly doubled in a year. Will news of a likely large fine knock…

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Why have some FTSE 100 stocks risen more than others? Here are 2 picks I like!

| Jabran Khan

Jabran Khan explores why some FTSE 100 stocks have risen, as well as two of them he likes for his…

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2 passive income ideas on sale now

| Christopher Ruane

Two of Christopher Ruane's passive income ideas are now cheaper than they were a year ago. Here's why he would…

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Stock market recovery! How I’d invest £5k in UK shares for October 2021 and beyond

| Kevin Godbold

I think the recent stealth correction in the stock market means a stock market recovery is likely on the way,…

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Can the Diageo share price keep flying?

| Alan Oscroft

The Diageo (LON: DGE) share price has been one of the FTSE 100's best for a decade, and I missed…

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Should I buy FTSE 250 shares if there’s a stock market crash?

| Christopher Ruane

In the event of a stock market crash, our writer considers whether he ought to add more FTSE 250 shares…

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