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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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UK stocks: the contrarian choice for 2026

| Stephen Wright

UK stocks aren’t the consensus choice for investors at the moment. But some smart money managers who are looking to…

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Down 20% in 2025, shares in this under-the-radar UK defence tech firm could be set for a strong 2026

| Stephen Wright

Cohort shares are down 20% this year, but NATO spending increases could offer UK investors a huge potential opportunity going…

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New to investing? Here’s Warren Buffett’s strategy for starting from scratch

| Stephen Wright

Warren Buffett says he could find opportunities to earn a 50% annual return in the stock market if he was…

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Can the sensational Barclays share price do it all over again in 2026?

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones is blown away by what the Barclays share price has been doing lately. Now he looks at whether…

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Prediction: in 2026 mega-cheap Diageo shares could turn £10,000 into…

| Harvey Jones

Diageo shares have been burning wealth lately but Harvey Jones says long-suffering investors in the FTSE 100 stock may get…

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This overlooked FTSE 100 share massively outperformed Tesla over 5 years!

| Charlie Carman

Tesla has been a great long-term investment, but this lesser-known FTSE 100 company would have been an even better one.

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I’m backing these 3 value stocks to the hilt – will they rocket in 2026?

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones has bought these three FTSE 100 value stocks on three occasions lately, averaging down every time they fall.…

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Can the barnstorming Tesco share price do it all over again in 2026?

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones is blown away by just how well the Tesco share price has done lately, and asks whether the…

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Up 45% in a year with a 7.2% yield and a P/E of 13! Is it too late to buy this fabulous FTSE 250 stock?

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones spotted the potential in this ultra-high-yielding FTSE 250 recovery stock, and is thrilled to see it starting to…

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What on earth’s going to happen to the BP share price in 2026?

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones looks at how the BP share price is shaping up for the year ahead, and finds investors have…

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Have a £20,000 lump sum? Here’s how to target a £8,667 yearly passive income

| John Fieldsend

How to turn £20,000 into a £8,667 passive income? Our Foolish author explains one counterintuitive strategy to build such an…

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2 dividend stocks that yield double the current UK interest rate

| Jon Smith

Following the latest UK interest rate cut, Jon Smith points out a couple of options that offer generous income relative…

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A 9% yield and now this! Check out the stunning Taylor Wimpey share price forecast for 2026

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones has kept the faith in Taylor Wimpey shares despite a difficult run, bolstered by their incredible yield. Next…

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How much do you need in an ISA to aim for a life-changing passive income of £30,000 a year?

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones says ISA savers can transform their futures in 2026 by investing in FTSE 100 dividend stocks with huge…

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My top 10 ISA and SIPP stocks in 2026

| Ben McPoland

Find out why a FTSE 100 investment trust is now this writer's top holding across his Stocks and Shares ISA…

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£10,000 invested in Rolls-Royce shares 5 Christmases ago is now worth…

| James Beard

James Beard reflects on the post-pandemic Rolls-Royce share price rally and whether the group could become the UK’s most valuable…

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Will Nvidia shares continue their epic run into 2026 and beyond?

| Charlie Carman

Nvidia shares have an aura of invincibility as an AI boom continues to benefit the chipmaker. Can anything stop the…

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Can Babcock’s and BAE Systems’ shares blast off again in 2026?

| Harvey Jones

The defence sector has been going great guns in 2025, so Harvey Jones looks at whether BAE systems’ and Babcock’s…

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£10,000 invested in Lloyds shares at the beginning of 2025 is now worth…

| John Fieldsend

It's been a banner year for Lloyds shares! Here is what a £10,000 stake would have returned over the course…

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I asked ChatGPT if I was an idiot for buying Aston Martin shares and it said…

| Harvey Jones

Investors so caught up with the Christmas spirit might think it's a good idea to buy Aston Martin shares. But…

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How high could the Vodafone share price go in 2026?

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith explains why the Vodafone share price is carrying strong momentum into 2026 and why it could continue to…

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I asked ChatGPT to find 3 shares for a brand new SIPP, and it picked…

| Alan Oscroft

Many UK investors will have an ISA or SIPP on their planning lists for 2026, while others seek new additions…

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How high can the Lloyds share price go in 2026?

| Alan Oscroft

The Lloyds Bank share price has made some stellar gains in 2025, and some analysts are already forecasting further rises…

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£10,000 invested in Rolls-Royce shares at the start of 2025 is now worth…

| John Fieldsend

Rolls-Royce shares have been on fire in 2025. Here is how much a ten grand stake could have turned into…

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Will the UK stock market crash in 2026?

| James Beard

James Beard considers the prospects for the UK stock market in 2026. In doing so, he also mentions the ‘C-word’…

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Up 25% in 2025! Are BT shares still a generational bargain with a 4.5% yield and P/E below 10?

| Harvey Jones

BT shares have had another terrific year but still look good value and there's a handsome yield on offer too.…

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Prediction: next Christmas, £5,000 invested in Tesco shares could be worth…

| Muhammad Cheema

Tesco shares have enjoyed a solid year so far. Muhammad Cheema takes a look at whether it can continue to…

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Will the Lloyds share price be the FTSE 100’s dark horse in 2026, or its black sheep?

| James Beard

The Lloyds Banking Group share price has outperformed the FTSE 100 in 2025. With this in mind, our writer takes…

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£5,000 invested in ITM Power shares at the start of 2025 is now worth…

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

ITM Power shares have been a fantastic investment in 2025, with revenues skyrocketing over 600% since! But can the stock…

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£5,000 invested in Tesla shares at the start of 2025 is now worth…

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Tesla shares have been exceptionally volatile in 2025, but have still managed to beat the market. But is it too…

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If a UK investor puts £500 a month into a Stocks and Shares ISA, here’s what they could have in 10 years

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

With access to many different investments and no tax to pay on gains or income, an investor can build up…

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£5,000 invested in Nvidia shares at the start of 2025 is now worth…

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Nvidia shares have been a fantastic investment over the last five years, skyrocketing by over 1,000%, but can the stock…

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Down 45%, is this the FTSE 250’s greatest recovery share for 2026?

| Royston Wild

WH Smith's share price has almost halved since 1 January. Does this represent a top dip buying opportunity, or is…

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How much do you need in an ISA to earn a £5,000 monthly passive income?

| Royston Wild

Holding dividend shares in a Stocks and Shares ISA can deliver a robust long-term passive income. Consider this strategy for…

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£5,000 to invest? 5 income stocks with 20+ years of growth to consider

| Royston Wild

Discover some of the most prestigious income growth stocks right now -- including a high-yield dividend hero with 28 years…

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At over £11, I’m getting nervous about Rolls-Royce shares

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

The Rolls-Royce share price has skyrocketed 872% over the last five years, smashing past the wider FTSE 100. So why…

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Here’s how you can invest £5,000 in UK shares to start earning a second income in 2026

| Royston Wild

Discover 12 top dividend stocks to target a large and sustained second income -- including one top trust with a…

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Could the FTSE 100 break records in 2026? Here are 3 things to watch

| Royston Wild

Surging global demand for cheap shares drove the FTSE 100 to new heights this year. Here's why the UK's premier…

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Forget the FTSE! Consider these 3 stocks for a 2026 market rally

| Royston Wild

2025 has been an excellent year for the London stock market. Could 2026 be an even bigger one for UK…

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Growth Shares

Will the soaring Rolls-Royce share price spike another 38% in 2026?

| Royston Wild

Rolls-Royce's share price has almost doubled this year. Can the FTSE 100 engineer repeat the trick in 2026? Or is…

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