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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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How much is needed in a SIPP to aim for nearly £20,000 of passive income a year?

| James Beard

Our writer explains how a Self-Invested Personal Pension (SIPP) could be used to target a five-figure income for later in…

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I think my favourite real estate investment trust just got better in value

| Alan Oscroft

This investment trust's share price has been on a slide over the past five years. Here's why I think the…

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£10,000 invested in Tesco shares 1 year ago is now worth…

| Paul Summers

Tesco shares have been seriously outperforming the FTSE 100 index in 2025. Is there more to come or is all…

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Up 20% this year, can results keep the Centrica share price going?

| Alan Oscroft

The past five years have seen a terrific upwards run for the Centrica share price, but a warm summer means…

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Here’s how investors could target £11,384 of passive income from 1,549 shares in this FTSE 250 dividend gem!

| Simon Watkins

This FTSE 250 advanced materials firm delivers a very high dividend yield that could generate a big annual income stream…

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Is Opendoor at $2 the next millionaire-maker Nasdaq stock?

| Ben McPoland

Some are betting that Opendoor Technologies (NASDAQ:OPEN) is the next meme stock to make investors filthy rich. Should I join…

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Down 18% since September, is it time for me to capitalise on GSK’s bargain-basement share price?

| Simon Watkins

GSK’s share price has fallen a lot in 10 months, which means it could be a huge bargain. I ran…

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Can this UK stock sustain the current 11.14% dividend yield?

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith talks through the reasons why he thinks a top UK stock’s juicy yield can be maintained in the…

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Billionaire Bill Ackman has over 20% of his FTSE 100 fund in this one stock

| Ben McPoland

Our writer explores why one of Wall Street's best-known investors has loaded up on this S&P 500 growth stock for…

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£10,000 invested in this UK monopoly could generate a second income of £1,232 a year

| James Beard

Our writer explains how a £10,000 investment could help generate a healthy second income every year. But there are some…

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As 3i shares hold steady after the firm’s Q1 update, what should investors do?

| Stephen Wright

After 3i reports steady progress in Q1, is it still one of the best FTSE 100 shares for investors seeking…

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These 2 dividend shares are yielding at least 8.4%!

| James Beard

Our writer looks at two FTSE dividend shares that are offering double-digit yields. However, there are reasons to be cautious.

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With a yield of 11.5% — and a 39% discount — is this stock the best for passive income?

| James Beard

Always on the lookout for passive income opportunities, our writer looks at the highest-yielding stock on the FTSE 350 that…

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Is the Rolls-Royce share price getting silly now?

| Alan Oscroft

After falling as low as 35p in the 2020 Covid crash, the Rolls-Royce share price is now hovering around £10.…

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The FTSE 100 has a new number 1. But is it worth buying?

| James Beard

There’s been a change at the top of the league table of the FTSE’s biggest market-caps. Our writer looks at…

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How an investor could aim for £1,000 a month in passive income with just 3 FTSE 100 shares

| Mark Hartley

Sometimes it pays to keep things simple. Here, Mark Hartley outlines a strategy for beginners to get started towards £1k…

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These 3 FTSE 100 shares have crashed over 1 year!

| Cliff D'Arcy

These three FTSE 100 flops have had a torrid 12 months, with their share prices collapsing as much as 43%.…

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£10,000 invested in Standard Chartered shares 6 months ago is now worth…

| Dr. James Fox

Dr James Fox toyed with adding Standard Chartered shares to his portfolio in January and February. They’ve since surged. Has…

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Could these gold stocks beat the market in what’s left of 2025?

| Dr. James Fox

Gold stocks — those mining the precious metal — have performed rather well in 2025. Dr James Fox explores whether…

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Rolls-Royce shares have reached £10. Too late to buy?

| Christopher Ruane

Selling for pennies as recently as 2022, Rolls-Royce shares recently topped a tenner apiece. Our writer assesses whether he's too…

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Meet the $2 stock up 366% that UK investors are piling into

| Ben McPoland

UK stock investors have been snapping up this meme stock recently. Incredibly, it has more than quadrupled since June! What's…

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Down 49%, is this well-known name the deep-value stock it seems?

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer has been tempted to add more B&M shares to his portfolio after a recent tumble. So what's holding…

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After falling 80% from a 52-week high, is this penny share a screaming buy?

| Alan Oscroft

This penny share company skyrocketed earlier this year, but the share price has since fallen back. Is it a new…

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This penny stock rose 49% in a year. Here’s why it may still be a terrific bargain

| Christopher Ruane

This penny stock has soared by 49% in 12 months -- but still sells for far less than the sum…

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MHA is a UK stock market success story that deserves your attention

| Dr. James Fox

MHA listed on the UK’s stock market in April and has performed extremely well. Dr James Fox explains why the…

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£20,000 in savings? Here’s how a Stocks and Shares ISA could generate £621 a month of passive income – tax-free!

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane explains how a Stocks and Shares ISA could potentially generate sizeable long-term passive income streams from proven businesses.

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Up 269% in 5 years, could the Marks and Spencer share price go even higher?

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane explains some of the reasons the Marks and Spencer share price has boomed in recent years -- and…

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Looking to capitalise on gold prices? Here’s a soaring UK share to consider

| Royston Wild

Rocketing gold prices have driven this mining share 170% higher over the last year. Read on to discover why it…

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2 super-low-debt growth shares

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith explains why interest rate expectations may quickly change and details two growth shares that could do well as…

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As silver prices approach $40, should I take advantage of the 8% correction in Fresnillo shares?

| Andrew Mackie

With the price of Fresnillo shares more than doubling over the past 12 months, Andrew Mackie assesses the long-term potential…

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What’s really driving the stock market in 2025? A closer look at 3 big trends

| Mark Hartley

From artificial intelligence to falling interest rates, Mark Hartley explores three powerful forces currently moving the stock market – and…

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This FTSE financial services stock looks 51% undervalued and has annual forecast earnings growth of 11%!

| Simon Watkins

This FTSE 100 insurance and asset management giant looks set for very strong earnings growth and is priced at less…

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£11,000 in savings? Here’s how to target £13,998 of annual dividend income from Legal & General shares…

| Simon Watkins

Legal & General shares are extremely underpriced compared to their ‘fair value’ and continue to offer one of the highest…

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Could buying this S&P 500 growth stock be like investing in Netflix in 2007?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

This US-listed growth stock offers exposure to an exciting new industry. And Edward Sheldon sees a huge amount of investment…

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The JD Wetherspoon share price reacts positively to the latest trading update

| James Beard

Our writer looks at how the JD Wetherspoons share price responded to the release of its latest sales figures. And…

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As Informa shares climb on strong growth, here’s what I’m doing

| Stephen Wright

Informa shares are on the up after a strong six-month report. Stephen Wright owns the stock, here’s what he thinks…

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The market continues to ignore strong results from one of my favourite UK shares. What should I do?

| Stephen Wright

Stephen Wright thinks FTSE 250 pub chain JD Wetherspoon is one of the UK’s most underrated shares. With sales up…

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This FTSE 100 stock will smash Aviva, Legal & General, and Phoenix shares over the next 12 months, according to analysts

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Shares in Aviva and several other insurers have soared recently. These stocks could run out of steam soon, however, according…

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What should I do about the Lloyds shares in my portfolio?

| Dr. James Fox

Thousands of Britons have Lloyds shares among their holdings. Many of them would have picked the stock up when it…

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2 FTSE 100 shares that could help an ISA double in value

| Harshil Patel

The FTSE 100 includes several high-quality shares. Our writer explores one data giant and a superb company that makes fantasy…

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