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Just released: the 3 best growth-focused stocks to consider buying in January [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 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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2 UK stocks tipped to grow 50%+ over the next 12 months

| James Beard

Could these two UK stocks really grow by more than 50% over the next year? James Beard considers whether this…

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Growth Shares

This FTSE 250 share is my early pick to get promoted to the FTSE 100 next month!

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith points out a FTSE 250 share that has been outperforming the index recently and could get a tap…

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Up 233% but with a P/E of 17! So can the Barclays share price keep going?

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones is hugely impressed by the stunning Barclays share price performance, but he's wondering how long it can conquer…

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Is Marks & Spencer the FTSE 100’s most overvalued stock?

| James Beard

Using one measure, Marks & Spencer is the most expensive stock on the FTSE 100. But analysts reckon it offers…

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Dividend Shares

This 7.3%-yielding REIT could turn £20,000 into £122 monthly passive income

| James Beard

Many real estate investment trusts (REITs) offer chunky dividends. Here’s one that could produce a four-figure annual passive income.

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3 oversold tech stocks in the S&P 500 index that are worth a closer look today

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

These technology stocks in the S&P 500 index have all been hammered. But Edward Sheldon believes there’s potential for a…

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£1,000 buys 694 shares in this red-hot UK space stock that’s smashing the FTSE 100 index

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Over the last 12 months, this space ETF has delivered roughly 10 times the return of the FTSE 100 index.…

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With the UK stock market near record highs, these top shares are still dirt cheap!

| Mark Hartley

The FTSE 100 may be hitting new highs but the UK stock market's still packed with undervalued shares in high-quality…

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3 dividend shares to consider buying with an average yield of 9.9%

| Mark Hartley

Mark Hartley outlines the investment case for three dividend shares offering compelling yields. But are they reliable in the long…

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Did Jensen Huang give the green light to buy software stocks?

| Stephen Wright

Nvidia’s CEO called the sell-off in software companies “the most illogical thing in the world” last week. So is it…

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The stock market might be ready for a crash!

| Ben McPoland

The massive software and data company sell-off in 2026 means there's a growing number of opportunities in the stock market…

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Is this hot bargain one of the FTSE 100’s best stocks to buy?

| Royston Wild

Searching for the FTSE 100's best cheap stocks to buy? Royston Wild discusses a cut-price housebuilder that could be about…

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Lloyds shares have sunk 10%! What the heck is going on?

| Royston Wild

Lloyds shares are in freefall, but can the FTSE 100 stock bounce back? Royston Wild explains why the Black Horse…

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What on earth is going on with Ceres Power shares?

| John Fieldsend

After years in the doldrums, Ceres Power shares are bursting with energy, up over five times in the last year…

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What’s going on with the new “50-year growth opportunity” for Rolls-Royce shares?

| John Fieldsend

Exciting news for Rolls-Royce shares! The CEO is talking of a growth opportunity that could boost the company for decades…

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Up 65% in a year, has the rally in Lloyds shares been overdone?

| Christopher Ruane

Lloyds shares have done brilliantly in recent years. Our writer sees some reasons for that -- but does it make…

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Attention! Stocks and Shares ISA investors are buying these UK shares right now

| Alan Oscroft

Investors are going for a diverse range for their Stocks and Shares ISA choices as we get close to 5…

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A stock market crash could help you retire years early. Here’s how!

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane looks beyond the fear some people feel about a stock market crash and explains why a crash can…

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£20,000 invested in Nvidia stock 5 years ago is now worth a staggering…

| Christopher Ruane

Nvidia stock has soared in recent years. Christopher Ruane looks at what that has meant for long-term shareholders -- and…

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Is 2026 a once-in-a-generation opportunity to buy autonomous vehicles growth stocks?

| John Fieldsend

The introduction of driverless autonomous vehicles is starting to hot up! Are these growth stocks a great chance to invest…

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Is it last call for sub-£5 Barclays shares?

| John Fieldsend

Barclays shares are inching towards the big £5 mark. Could this be the last time to buy a share in…

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Should I buy more stock of Amazon and Uber for my ISA after 10%+ falls

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Amazon stock has been crushed. So has Uber. Is now the time for Edward Sheldon to add to his positions…

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As Lloyds shares slip back towards £1, is the rally ending?

| Mark Hartley

After a spectacular rally, our writer examines the recent fall in price of Lloyds shares and considers whether the stock…

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3 UK shares I think offer today what Warren Buffett looks for!

| Christopher Ruane

Drawing from the investing principles of billionaire Warren Buffett, our writer identifies a trio of UK shares for investors to…

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How much does the average Briton need in a Stocks & Shares ISA for a £1,000 monthly passive income?

| Dr. James Fox

Dr James Fox explains how much an investor would typically need in a Stocks and Shares ISA to generate a…

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After crashing 65% in a year, is this one of the best UK stocks to buy now?

| Alan Oscroft

Looking for stocks to buy, some investors seek out the pack leaders. But undervalued turnaround stocks can bring home the…

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Which is best: a Stocks and Shares ISA or SIPP? Here’s what the experts think

| Mark Hartley

Mark Hartley explains the difference between these two investment vehicles, and why he thinks a Stocks and Share ISA is…

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Down 50% but recovering fast: is this 4.3%-yielding UK stock a once-in-a-decade opportunity?

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones highlights a beaten-down UK stock that's finally starting to see some light ahead after a tough 10 years.…

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High-yield UK dividend stocks: a once-in-a-decade chance to build long-term wealth?

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones shows how building a balanced portfolio of FTSE dividend stocks can potentially deliver both income and growth over…

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Here’s why Vodafone’s sub-£1.15 share price looks cheap to me anywhere below £2.02

| Simon Watkins

Vodafone’s share price is at a three-year high, yet the numbers hint at far more value beneath the surface, and…

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Here’s how investors can target £22,491 a year from £20,000 in this overlooked income share

| Simon Watkins

This under-the-radar income share already has a market-beating dividend yield that's forecast to go much higher, underpinned by steady earnings…

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What does the Q4 profit surge mean for Barclays shares now?

| Alan Oscroft

Eyes are on Barclays shares as the FTSE 100 bank announces a new £1bn buyback on the back of its…

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9.2% yield! 4 dividend stocks to consider buying right now

| Royston Wild

Looking for the best dividend stocks to buy? Royston Wild explains why investing outside the FTSE 100 could deliver a…

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National Grid’s share price is under £13 now, so is it worth me buying the stock?

| Simon Watkins

Many assume National Grid's share price is a safe bet, but my deep dive found something surprising that income hunters…

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BP share price falls as buybacks are suspended — but is the market focusing on the wrong story?

| Andrew Mackie

After another disappointing set of results, Andrew Mackie examines the prospects for the BP share price, its strategy reset, and…

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Dividend Shares

This income stock has a dividend forecast of over 8.5%! What’s going on?

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith takes a closer look at a FTSE 250 stock with a rising dividend forecast, but contrasts this outlook…

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An 8.8% yield but down 15%, should I buy more of this FTSE 100 passive income gem now?

| Simon Watkins

Analysts forecast exceptional earnings growth for this FTSE star, which I believe will enable it to keep generating market-beating passive…

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8.25% yield! Could this FTSE 100 stock net investors a big second income?

| Stephen Wright

Insurance stocks are often popular with investors looking for a second income. But there’s a lot more to them than…

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Growth Shares

Why I expect the Tesco share price to make 52-week highs this spring

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith points out some positive catalysts for the Tesco share price and explains why the coming months could act…

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£1,000 buys 10,750 shares in this red-hot FTSE defence stock that’s crushing Rolls-Royce and BAE Systems

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

This defence stock in the FTSE AIM All Share index has delivered huge returns for investors recently. Could it be…

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