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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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How much do you need in a SIPP to target a £1,250 monthly second income?

| Harvey Jones

FTSE 100 shares are a brilliant way of building a second income for retirement, from dividends and growth. Harvey Jones…

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Forecast: in 12 months the Marks & Spencer share price and dividend could turn £10k into…

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones wonders whether the recent slowdown in the Marks & Spencer share price gives him a second chance to…

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Should I sell my Rolls-Royce shares near £11?

| Ben McPoland

It has been a very lucrative few years for Rolls-Royce shareholders. But with the FTSE 100 stock at record levels,…

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Forecast: in 12 months the Lloyds share price and dividend could turn £10k into…

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones has done brilliantly out of the rising Lloyds share price, and earned plenty of dividends on top. So…

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£500 buys 125 shares in this 9.9%-yielding FTSE 100 stock!

| Mark Hartley

This FTSE 100 stock yields a juicy 9.9%, and £500 secures 125 shares. But is WPP a bargain income buy…

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Analysts think this 5%-yielding dividend stock could be undervalued by 92%!

| Mark Hartley

Even with the FTSE 100 near record highs, this overlooked dividend stock could offer value, growth and income -- if…

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IAG’s share price looks cheap to me anywhere under £8.67

| Simon Watkins

IAG’s share price is trading around a five-year high, but tremendous value could still remain in it. I ran the…

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Should I buy more BAE Systems’ shares on the dip after apparently good H1 results?

| Simon Watkins

BAE Systems’ shares have dipped despite seemingly strong H1 results, which could mean a bargain to be had. I examined…

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3 top UK stocks for an ISA to target a £1,000 monthly passive income

| Mark Hartley

Thinking of building a passive income stream? Mark Hartley considers three high-yield FTSE 100 shares for a Stocks and Shares…

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At a P/E ratio of 14, should Pinterest be on my list of stocks to buy?

| Stephen Wright

With strong growth prospects and a modest valuation, shares in Pinterest look a bargain. But does it make our author’s…

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2 UK shares with strong insider buying

| Stephen Wright

Insiders are betting big with their own money on two UK shares that have been struggling. Could this be a…

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Down 51% from its high, the Diageo share price bounces back!

| Cliff D'Arcy

It's been steeply downhill for the Diageo share price since the all-time highs of late-2021. But maybe, just maybe, this…

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2 great dividend shares to consider for a Stocks and Shares ISA in H2 2025

| Mark Hartley

The FTSE 100's packed with great options for a Stocks and Shares ISA. Our writer outlines two that look particularly…

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Can the Tesco share price soar another 30% this year? Here’s the growth forecast

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones is impressed by the steady upwards growth of the Tesco share price but he also wonders how long…

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At £10.85, are Rolls-Royce shares a slam-dunk buy?

| John Fieldsend

The rise of Rolls-Royce shares never seems to end. With a share price over the ten-pound mark, could they still…

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Meet the £3.56 dividend stock that’s forecast to smash Lloyds over the next 12 months 

| Ben McPoland

This cheap dividend growth stock surged by more than 19% yesterday, but City analysts still see it rising another 56%…

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How much passive income might I receive by investing £4 a day?

| John Fieldsend

What kind of passive income could be created with a saving of just £4 a day? Our Foolish author delves…

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Check out the surprising 5-year return from the Taylor Wimpey share price and dividend

| Harvey Jones

The Taylor Wimpey share price is suffering from a bad case of subsidence, but Harvey Jones says the FTSE 100…

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My top Stocks and Shares ISA stock just rocketed 16%! 

| Ben McPoland

This incredible S&P 500 growth stock continues to make serious returns in my ISA portfolio. Here's why it jumped 16%…

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Meet the 35p penny stock that’s forecast to smash Lloyds shares over the next 12 months

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

This penny stock currently trades for 35p. However, City analysts believe it could rise to 46.5p in the not-too-distant future.

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£10,000 in Dr Martens shares at IPO is now worth…

| John Fieldsend

Dr Martens boots seem as fashionable as ever, but what of the shares in the company? Here’s a quick look…

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How I’m positioning my Stocks and Shares ISA for the next market crash

| Paul Summers

Despite a few wobbles, stock markets have gained even more ground in 2025. But our writer isn't convinced this will…

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Check out the eye-popping total return from the BAE share price and dividend over 5 years

| Harvey Jones

The BAE Systems share price has been going great guns, and investors have got income on top of growth. See…

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Will the Legal & General share price ever get its act together?

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones is disappointed by the performance of the Legal & General share price, but he loves the dividends. What's…

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The Glencore share price falls on disappointing earnings. Is it now a buy?

| Andrew Mackie

With the Glencore share price down over a quarter in a year, Andrew Mackie assesses just what it will take…

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Can Palantir stock hit $500?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Palantir is one of the hottest stocks in the market right now, having surged more than 100% this year. Could…

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With a P/E of 10 and a yield of 4%, could this be one of the best stocks in the FTSE 250?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

This FTSE 250 stock has a lot going for it right now, including a low valuation, an attractive yield, and…

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3 growth stocks to consider buying on short-term weakness

| Stephen Wright

Opportunities to buy growth stocks at discounted valuations don’t come around often. But a few high-quality names have been falling…

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Rolls-Royce’s share price is around a record high, so why am I going to buy more following H1 results?

| Simon Watkins

Rolls-Royce’s share price may be at a record high, but this doesn't mean that there's little value in them, as…

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Here’s how investors could target £5,979 in yearly dividend income from 245 shares in this high-yielding FTSE heavyweight…

| Simon Watkins

This FTSE 100 global mining giant has delivered major dividend income for years and continues to do so, and its…

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The AI boom could be an opportunity for Britons to build a second income stream

| Mark Hartley

Our writer considers how investing in AI through a tech-focused investment trust could help UK investors build towards a second…

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After rising 131% in a year, does this FTSE 100 outperformer have a place in my Stocks and Shares ISA?

| Stephen Wright

IAG has been one of the FTSE 100’s top performers over the last 12 months. Should it have a place…

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How many Aviva shares do investors need to buy to aim for a £10,000 passive income?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Aviva shares have reached their highest point since 2008, but the dividend yield continues to outpace the FTSE 100. How…

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REITs: a once-in-a-decade passive income opportunity?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

As dividend yields approach their highest point in over a decade, Zaven Boyrazian thinks REITs could be a highly lucrative…

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Why are people still buying Aston Martin shares? It’s a FTSE 250 laggard

| Dr. James Fox

This FTSE 250 stock keeps underperforming and you’d have thought investors would have totally lost confidence by now.

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Brokers have raised targets on Lloyds’ share price following the court win

| Mark Hartley

The Lloyds share price has rallied this week after a major legal win. But could more growth be on the…

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Down 50% in 2025, I believe this S&P 500 stock fits the Warren Buffett mould perfectly

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Warren Buffett is sitting on a mountain of cash at the moment. And Edward Sheldon thinks this beaten-up stock would…

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This S&P 500 stock could surge 55% in just 12 months, according to experts

| Ben McPoland

One particular S&P 500 biotech continues to stink out our writer's Stocks and Shares ISA. Is it time he chucked…

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How much do you need in a Stocks and Shares ISA to target a £30k annual income?

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones whips out his calculator and works out how much an investor needs to invest to aim for a…

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2 potential buy-and-hold US stocks for the AI revolution

| Dr. James Fox

The AI revolution is in full swing, representing the single largest driver behind stock market performance. Dr James Fox explores…

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