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Buying Tesco plc on Booker news could make you a millionaire in retirement

| Peter Stephens

Tesco plc's (LON: TSCO) deal to acquire Booker could strengthen its outlook.

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Royal Bank of Scotland Group plc isn’t the only new stock Neil Woodford has bought

| G A Chester

Neil Woodford ups his bet on the UK economy with Royal Bank of Scotland Group plc (LON:RBS) among his latest…

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Why I’d dump Purplebricks Group plc for this small-cap

| Kevin Godbold

This firm’s growing earnings and a keener valuation tempt me away from Purplebricks Group plc (LON: PURP).

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Why I’d buy this hot growth stock over Provident Financial plc

| Rupert Hargreaves

As Provident Financial plc (LON: PFG) struggles, I like the look of this growth stock.

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Smiths Group plc: a defensive FTSE 100 growth champion that’s far too cheap

| Rupert Hargreaves

FTSE 100 share (INDEXFTSE: UKX) Smiths Group plc (LON: SMIN) has plenty of upside potential despite recent gains.

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2 growth and dividend bargains that could help you beat the FTSE 100

| Peter Stephens

These two shares could deliver total returns in excess of that of the FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX).

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Why Interserve plc is a turnaround stock with millionaire-maker potential

| Peter Stephens

Interserve plc (LON: IRV) could be a top performer in the long run.

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This unloved 8% yielder could make you very rich

| Roland Head

Roland Head compares two turnaround plays with the potential to deliver serious gains.

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Why I’d buy Neil Woodford stocks ITV plc and Imperial Brands plc this week

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

ITV plc (LON: ITV) and Imperial Brands plc (LON: IMB) both offer low valuations and high dividend yields right now.

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This Neil Woodford stock jumped 45% last week

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Edward Sheldon profiles a Neil Woodford-owned stock that surged last week and asks whether it's an attractive buy.

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These small-cap growth stocks could still make you incredibly rich

| G A Chester

These growth stocks remain bargain buys, says G A Chester.

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One ‘secret’ growth stock I’d consider with IGAS Energy plc

| Roland Head

Why IGAS Energy plc (LON:IGAS) may now be a contrarian buy.

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Unilever plc isn’t the only ‘expensive’ stock I’d consider buying today

| Paul Summers

Concerned that markets might fall from recent highs? Paul Summers thinks Unilever plc (LON:ULVR) and this equally defensive mid-cap could…

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Why Ultra Electronics Holdings plc has fallen 20% today

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Shares in Ultra Electronics Holdings plc (LON: ULE) have fallen heavily today. Is this an opportunity for long-term investors?

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Why Empyrean Energy plc is set to become a millionaire-maker stock

| Peter Stephens

Empyrean Energy plc (LON: EME) could deliver further share price growth.

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Why I’d sell Taylor Wimpey plc before the Budget

| G A Chester

G A Chester discusses why he'd dump Taylor Wimpey plc (LON:TW) today and a stock he'd buy.

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Provident Financial plc is a growth bargain I’d buy and hold for 25 years

| Peter Stephens

Provident Financial plc (LON: PFG) could have a bright future after a difficult year.

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A ‘secret’ dividend growth stock I’d buy instead of Motif Bio plc

| Peter Stephens

This dividend growth stock could outperform Motif Bio plc (LON: MTFB).

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These 2 racy growth stocks could make you stunningly rich

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones says these two growth and income stocks could prove a winning bet.

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One ‘secret’ dividend growth stock I’d buy with National Grid plc

| Roland Head

Why this FTSE 250 turnaround stock could be the perfect portfolio partner to National Grid plc (LON:NG).

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2 ‘safe’ dividend bargains that could help you retire a millionaire

| Rupert Hargreaves

These two income stocks look to have highly defensive income streams.

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2 growth and dividend bargains that could help you make you a millionaire retiree

| Rupert Hargreaves

Fast, defensive growth makes these stocks look like perfect long-term opportunities.

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2 great stocks for under £10

| Bilaal Mohamed

Bilaal Mohamed unearths two hot growth shares available for less than a tenner.

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Vodafone Group plc: one winter warmer I’d buy from the FTSE 100

| Royston Wild

Royston Wild thinks Vodafone Group plc (LON: VOD) is a great FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) share to buy today, but…

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One FTSE 100 growth and income stock I’d buy ahead of Royal Dutch Shell plc

| Ian Pierce

This underrated FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) firm's consistent growth and heft dividend put it above Royal Dutch Shell plc (LON:…

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2 beaten-down FTSE 100 stocks I’d buy right now

| Bilaal Mohamed

Bilaal Mohamed identifies two FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) property firms with spectacular recovery potential.

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Forget the expensive valuations! 2 dividend stars that could make your fortune

| Royston Wild

Royston Wild looks at two costly but colossal dividend payers that could make you a fortune.

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Making a million could be easier if you invest like Warren Buffett

| Peter Stephens

Warren Buffett's methods could boost your portfolio returns.

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Why Motif Bio plc is a growth bargain I’d buy and hold for 25 years

| Rupert Hargreaves

Motif Bio PLC (LON: MTFB) has a bright outlook but growth will take time.

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Why I’d buy and hold Royal Bank of Scotland Group plc for the next 2 decades

| Rupert Hargreaves

Royal Bank of Scotland Group plc's (LON: RBS) turnaround is well under way.

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Why a dividend-growth strategy could help you retire early

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Investing in companies that consistently grow their dividends is the key to dividend investing, says Edward Sheldon.

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Why Unilever plc and Diageo plc could be the best long-term stocks in the FTSE 100

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Edward Sheldon believes that Unilever plc (LON: ULVR) and Diageo plc (LON: DGE) have the essential attributes of a quality…

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Why I’d buy Johnson Matthey plc ahead of Sirius Minerals plc

| Ian Pierce

Johnson Matthey plc's (LON: JMAT) big spend on electric vehicles may make it more investable than Sirius Minerals plc (LON:…

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Are FTSE 100 stocks ConvaTec Group plc & Merlin Entertainments plc bargain buys near 52-week lows?

| Ian Pierce

After recent sales warnings should investors take a chance on ConvaTec Group plc (LON: CTEC) and Merlin Entertainments plc (LON:…

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Why I’d dump these 2 Neil Woodford stocks

| G A Chester

G A Chester explains how he disagrees with Neil Woodford on the valuation and prospects of two popular stocks.

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2 ultra-cheap investment trusts for high-yield investors

| Jack Tang

Find out why income investors should take a look a these two investment trusts.

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This common investing mistake could destroy your wealth

| Paul Summers

Here's why you need to consider alternative views when it comes to managing your portfolio.

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Why Fevertree Drinks plc could be a dividend stock with millionaire-maker potential

| Rupert Hargreaves

Fevertree Drinks plc (LON: FEVR) could soon be one of the market's top income stocks.

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3 reasons why the FTSE 100 could hit 15,000 points

| Peter Stephens

The FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) could double over the long run.

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2 bargain dividend stocks offering 5%+ yields

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Edward Sheldon looks at two companies that have paid their shareholders big dividends in recent years.

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