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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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Analysts think this AIM stock could be on the FTSE 100

| Dr. James Fox

The AIM’s largest stock is undervalued by 32.9% according to analysts. If it were to join the main market, it…

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Is the FTSE 100 heading for a golden decade?

| Ben McPoland

Our writer thinks artificial intelligence (AI) could prove to be a double-edged sword, and this may boost the appeal of…

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Should I buy Tesla for my Stocks and Shares ISA?

| Ben McPoland

Tesla stock has lost nearly a third of its value in just eight months. Is this an obvious opportunity to…

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Is this FTSE 100 share about to soar around 40%? City analysts think so!

| Royston Wild

Discover which FTSE share is tipped to explode in value -- and why I'm planning to hold it in my…

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Don’t have enough for retirement? Here’s how you could target a £43,938 second income

| Royston Wild

Discover how a regular monthly investment in UK and US shares can deliver a large second income to supplement the…

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Down 50%, is this the most discounted FTSE 100 stock?

| John Fieldsend

The FTSE 100 has been steadily climbing in recent years, so a 50% fall over the same period might be…

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Why I think the Lloyds share price looks expensive right now

| Ken Hall

The Lloyds share price has been surging higher in 2025 but Ken Hall thinks there could be better value in…

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What next for Babcock and BAE Systems shares?

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones looks at how today's turbulent world has impacted BAE Systems shares and another FTSE 100 defence stock, Babcock.

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A 10% growth rate for a Stocks and Shares ISA could turn £20k into…

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith explains how a Stocks and Shares ISA can be used to build a long-term portfolio and identifies a…

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Here’s why ISA are made to be started at birth

| Dr. James Fox

There's no better Stocks and Shares ISA strategy than to leverage the all-important commodity that is time. Dr James Fox…

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Forecast: here’s what £5,000 invested in Greggs shares could be worth next year

| Ben McPoland

Find out why Greggs shares have fallen off a steep cliff this year, and where experts see them heading over…

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Here’s why IAG shares are up 69% since April

| Dr. James Fox

IAG shares have surged since 3 April, with investors flocking to invest in the European aviation giant. Dr James Fox…

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£20,000 invested in Nvidia stock 3 months ago is now worth…

| Ben McPoland

Nvidia stock has rebounded handsomely since May. But is this incredible S&P 500 share still worth considering for a portfolio…

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£10,000 invested in BT shares 18 months ago is now worth

| Dr. James Fox

BT shares have surged over the past 18 months. Dr James Fox deeply regrets not investing in the telecommunications stock…

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Here’s why Games Workshop is one of my favourite FTSE 100 growth shares

| Royston Wild

Games Workshop shares have soared 2,550% over the last 10 years. Discover why I think the FTSE 100 firm has…

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Down 7% from its year high after poor Q2 results, is it worth me buying more Shell shares right now?

| Simon Watkins

Shell shares are down over the year on lower average oil prices and poor recent results, but this could mean…

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Down 9% from its 1-year traded high, this could be a perfect time for investors to consider a FTSE 100 financial star on a rare price dip

| Simon Watkins

This FTSE 100 banking star has soared over the year but dropped dramatically last week on a legal issue. I…

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Meet the £1.43 UK stock that’s up 1,500% in 5 years and could be just getting started

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Over the last five years, this UK stock has outperformed Nvidia. And Edward Sheldon believes that today, it still has…

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Here’s how dividend stocks with 7% yields could create a £64k+ passive income

| Royston Wild

Discover how a diversified portfolio of UK shares could be used to generate a second income with some high-yield dividend…

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With a new CEO, this 10%-yielding penny stock looks primed for a recovery after a 58% crash

| Mark Hartley

Severfield's one of the UK's leading steel suppliers but lately it's been in decline. Can a new CEO save this…

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This 5p penny stock is crushing the stock market in 2025

| Mark Hartley

This micro-cap share is outperforming global stock markets by tenfold this year! Mark Hartley investigates the company's prospects.

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10 years of payout hikes! This dividend stock now pays a 9.2% yield to long-term investors

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

This renewable energy dividend stock's massively unpopular with investors right now, yet it offers one of the highest yields in…

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After hitting a 52-week high, the share price of this FTSE 100 bank’s plunged 8.9%. What’s going on?

| James Beard

Our writer reflects on a particularly turbulent week for Standard Chartered, the FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) international banking group.

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S&P 500 to surge to 7,100? Are we secretly at the start of a new bull market?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Some experts are raising their price targets for the S&P 500 despite economic concerns. Do they know something most investors…

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Meet my number 1 passive income investment

| Stephen Wright

After a week on the beach in Polzeath, our writer is thinking about passive income. But which stock has he…

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At a P/E of 7, this FTSE 250 stock offers a near-7% yield for investors!

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

This struggling FTSE 250 value retailer's been thrown into the gutter and now trades at a dirt cheap P/E ratio!…

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7.9% dividend yield! Is this FTSE 100 income stock a screaming buy today?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

This insurance giant's hitting performance targets two years early and now offers one of the highest dividend yields in the…

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Warren Buffett and Berkshire Hathaway are selling more Apple stock

| Cliff D'Arcy

After building a massive stake in Apple stock, Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway has been selling down its holding. What's the…

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Starting a SIPP or ISA when they’re born can deliver financial freedom for your kids

| Dr. James Fox

The SIPP's an incredibly important tool for any investor trying to prepare an easier retirement for their children. Dr James…

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1 UK stock I love, and 1 FTSE 100 struggler I won’t touch

| Ben McPoland

This writer explains why he's buying one UK growth stock while avoiding the worst year-to-date performer in the FTSE 100…

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My top 2 growth stocks to consider for an ISA right now

| Ben McPoland

Many Nasdaq stocks look overvalued right now. But this pair seem reasonably priced given their long-term earnings growth potential.

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3 top REITs to consider for long-term passive income

| Royston Wild

Discover three top REITs that Royston Wild believes will keep delivering healthy passive income flows, including a FTSE 100 heavyweight…

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Billionaire Bill Ackman just bought this world-class growth stock for his FTSE 100 fund

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Bill Ackman just snapped up 5,823,316 shares in this mega-cap growth stock for his fund. Is it worth buying for…

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2 high-yield UK investment trusts to consider for a Stocks and Shares ISA right now

| Mark Hartley

With 5%+ yields and decades of payout growth, these UK investment trusts could be prime candidates for building tax-free income…

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£10,000 invested in Vodafone shares 5 years ago is now worth…

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Five years ago, Vodafone shares were sporting a dividend yield of 7% and investors were buying them in droves. Here’s…

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1 big reason to be bullish on UK shares

| Stephen Wright

Stephen Wright thinks an emerging trend of UK companies buying back their own shares could be a positive force for…

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Here’s the average return from the FTSE 100 over the last 5 years

| Stephen Wright

In the last five years, the FTSE 100 has generated better returns than investors might think. And that's not just…

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2 shares I’m looking to buy if the stock market crashes next month

| Stephen Wright

With the stock market heading into what's often a seasonal down time, Stephen Wright's getting ready for potential opportunities to…

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Here’s the stock that Warren Buffett’s buying hand over fist in 2025!

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Despite being an overall net seller of stocks in 2025, Warren Buffett has also been snapping up shares of this…

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After crashing 55%, could this be one of the best stocks to buy right now?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

This media giant’s struggling, but with a new leader taking over, could a potential comeback make it one of the…

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