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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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Could a 10%+ yielding dividend share like this make sense for a retirement portfolio?

| Christopher Ruane

With a double-digit percentage yield, could this FTSE 250 share be worth considering for a retirement portfolio? Our writer weighs…

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Forget Rigetti and IonQ: here’s a quantum computing growth stock that actually looks cheap

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Edward Sheldon has found a growth stock in the quantum computing space with lots of potential and a really attractive…

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Here’s a £3 a day passive income plan for 2026!

| Christopher Ruane

Looking for a simple and cheap plan to try and earn passive income in 2026 and beyond? Christopher Ruane shares…

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NIO stock’s down 35% since October. Time to buy?

| Christopher Ruane

NIO stock has had a roller coaster year so far! Christopher Ruane looks at some of the highs and lows…

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By December 2026, £1,000 invested in BAE Systems shares could be worth…

| John Fieldsend

Where will BAE Systems shares be in a year's time? Here is our Foolish author's review of the latest analyst…

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Keen for early retirement with a second income from dividends? Here’s how much you might need to invest

| Mark Hartley

Ditching the office job early is a dream of many, but without a second income, is it possible? Here’s how…

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High yields and low prices: why I think UK shares offer value you won’t find elsewhere

| Stephen Wright

Stephen Wright thinks the stock market's discounting UK shares at the moment. And that could mean opportunities for investors who…

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£5,000 invested in this FTSE 100 stock at the start of 2025 is now worth over £7,500

| Stephen Wright

Games Workshop's been one of the top-performing FTSE 100 stocks of this year. But does an expanded valuation multiple mean…

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Here’s my Stocks and Shares ISA strategy for 2026

| Stephen Wright

Stephen Wright weighs up the merits of adding new names to his Stocks and Shares ISA vs doubling down on…

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How to get in on the $1.5trn SpaceX IPO via FTSE stocks

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Looking to obtain exposure to Elon Musk’s space company, SpaceX, before the IPO? Investing in these FTSE stocks is one…

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How much do you need in an ISA to target a £3,658 monthly passive income?

| James Beard

There are plenty of strategies available to help target passive income for a more financially secure retirement. Here’s one that…

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How large would an ISA pot need to be to aim for £1,333 a month in passive income in 2026?

| Andrew Mackie

My ISA is central to my passive income plans, and running the numbers shows just how much someone might need…

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Revealed! 3 of my favourite FTSE 100 income stocks right now

| Royston Wild

Looking for top income stocks to buy for the New Year? Here are three dividend heroes Royston Wild has packed…

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55,555 shares of this rising penny stock unlock a £1,000 passive income

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

This rare penny stock not only offers a 4.1% dividend yield but has also skyrocketed by 92% since the start…

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The FTSE 250 gets 5 new stocks this month! Should I get in early?

| Mark Hartley

Mark Hartley weighs up the pros and cons of investing in these new-to-the-index stocks before they get hurled into the…

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2 top growth stocks to consider buying for an ISA in 2026

| Ben McPoland

Looking for stocks to buy in 2026? Here's a pair of cheap shares that appear to have plenty of high-quality…

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Are Lloyds shares totally finished as a dividend stock?

| Royston Wild

Dividend yields have crumbled on Lloyds shares as the bank's surged in price. Should investors now seek other dividend stocks…

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My ISA’s ready for a 2026 stock market crash!

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Zaven Boyrazian's been rebalancing his ISA portfolio in preparation for a possible stock market meltdown. Here’s what he’s thinking.

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£10,000 invested in red-hot HSBC shares at the start of 2025 is now worth…

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones missed the boat when he decided not to buy HSBC shares, which have skyrocketed lately. Let's see what…

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Why I’m ignoring Lloyds’ shares and buying other cheap UK stocks for my ISA!

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Lloyds' shares have been stellar performers in 2025, but that momentum might not continue in 2026. That’s why I’ve been…

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Here’s what £3k put into Tesco shares in January is worth now

| Christopher Ruane

Tesco shares have moved up by almost a fifth so far this year -- and there's a dividend to boot.…

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3 dynamite dividend growth stocks from the FTSE 100!

| Royston Wild

Discover three top FTSE 100 shares our writer is considering for dividend growth -- including one that's raised payouts every…

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Can you get stinking rich by buying FTSE 100 stocks?

| Royston Wild

Royston Wild thinks FTSE 100 stocks will keep on rising -- and singles out one top share he expects to…

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£5,000 invested into Greggs shares at the start of 2025 is now worth…

| Ben McPoland

After a year to forget for those holding Greggs shares, might 2026 finally serve up something tastier for investors? Ben…

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5,223 shares of this high-yield dividend star pay an income equal to the State Pension

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Zaven Boyrazian explores a leading dividend stock in the FTSE 100 and calculates how many shares investors have to buy…

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Could these 2 stocks in my SIPP really increase in value by 24% in 2026?

| James Beard

James Beard explains why he’s encouraged by the 12-month share price forecasts for two of the shares in his Self-Invested…

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I asked ChatGPT for the ‘ultimate’ income stock. Here’s what it said…

| James Beard

James Beard remains a big fan of income stocks. Here, he uses artificial intelligence software to try to find some…

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I want this stock to grow my ISA in 2026!

| Dr. James Fox

The Stocks and Shares ISA is an incredible vehicle for our investments. Dr James Fox believes one of his holdings…

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The BP share price could face a brutal reckoning in 2026

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones is worried about the outlook for the BP share price, as the global economy struggles and experts warn…

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How on earth did Lloyds shares explode 75% in 2025?

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones has been pleasantly surprised by the blistering performance of Lloyds shares over the last year or two. Will…

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Down 56% with a 4.8% yield and P/E of 13 – are Diageo shares a generational bargain?

| Harvey Jones

When Harvey Jones bought Diageo shares he never dreamed they'd perform this badly. Now he's wondering if they're just too…

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Could these 3 holdings in my Stocks and Shares ISA really increase in value by 25% in 2026?

| James Beard

James Beard’s been looking at the 12-month share price forecasts for some of the positions in his Stocks and Shares…

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2 reasons I‘m not touching National Grid shares with a bargepole!

| Christopher Ruane

Many private investors like the passive income prospects they see in National Grid shares. So why does our writer not…

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£10,000 invested in Greggs shares 5 years ago would have generated this much in dividends…

| James Beard

Those who invested in Greggs shares five years ago have seen little share price growth. However, the dividends have been…

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Here is the Rolls-Royce share price performance for 2023, 2024, and 2025

| John Fieldsend

Where will the Rolls-Royce share price be at the end of 2026? Looking at previous years might help us find…

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This FTSE 250 stock could rocket 49%, say brokers

| Ben McPoland

Ben McPoland takes a closer look at a market-leading FTSE 250 company that generates plenty of cash and has begun…

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Does ChatGPT suggest selling this S&P 500 stock, down 30% in 2025?

| Cliff D'Arcy

The share price of this S&P 500 stalwart has crashed by over 30% in the last 12 months. Yes, I'm…

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How big a Stocks and Shares ISA is needed to earn £1,000 of passive income each month?

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane does the maths and explains how a Stocks and Shares ISA could potentially generate a four-figure monthly passive…

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This iconic S&P 500 fashion stock is one of my favourite picks for 2026

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith explains why he's optimistic about the prospects for a S&P 500 company that has smashed the broader index…

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These analysts have updated their forecasts for the Rolls-Royce share price

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith takes notes from updated broker views for the Rolls-Royce share price and offers his opinion on where it…

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