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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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My top 3 FTSE 100 stocks for 2018

| Alan Oscroft

Which FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) stocks will do best in 2018? These three must be in with a chance.

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2 hot dividend stocks I’d buy to fund my nest egg

| Royston Wild

Royston Wild looks at two shares with exceptional dividend potential.

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Why Barclays plc and Royal Bank of Scotland Group plc could be the banks to watch in 2018

| Alan Oscroft

Sentiment towards Barclays plc (LON: BARC) and Royal Bank of Scotland Group plc (LON: RBS) is improving, and it could…

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2017 in review: Carillion plc

| Paul Summers

Here's why Carillion plc (LON: CLLN) was among the worst performing stocks in 2017.

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2 Neil Woodford high-yield stocks I’d buy for 2018

| G A Chester

These two Neil Woodford high-yield picks could be great stocks for 2018, says G A Chester.

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2 small-cap stocks I’m watching closely in 2018

| Paul Summers

Paul Summers thinks these market minnows are likely to receive a lot more attention from investors in 2018.

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Why Lloyds Banking Group plc is one of my top dividend stock picks for 2018

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

With a prospective yield of 6.2% and potential for strong dividend growth, Edward Sheldon believes Lloyds Banking Group plc (LON:…

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4 reasons to buy more dividend stocks in 2018

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Growth stocks have been the winners this year. But Edward Sheldon believes dividend stocks could be a good bet for…

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IQE plc could still make you brilliantly rich

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones reckons the recent pullback in runaway technology play IQE plc (LON: IQE) could prove a top buying opportunity…

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Looking for steady income? Consider this FTSE 100 4% yielder

| Rupert Hargreaves

This could be the best income stock in the FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX).

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How to save over £1 million by retirement, starting in 2018

| Alan Oscroft

Don't believe you can retire as a millionaire through careful saving and sensible investment? Think again.

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Two 5% yielders I’d buy for the new year

| Royston Wild

Royston Wild looks at a blue-chip dividend hero waiting to make your fortune.

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2 FTSE 100 shares that could make your fortune

| Royston Wild

Royston Wild looks at two FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) stocks that could make you rich.

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One FTSE 100 6% yielder I’d buy today

| Royston Wild

Royston Wild looks at a FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) share with brilliant earnings prospects.

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One FTSE SmallCap Index growth stock I’d buy, and one I’d sell

| G A Chester

G A Chester's calls on these two FTSE SmallCap Index (INDEXFTSE:SMX) growth stocks could be controversial.

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Royal Dutch Shell plc isn’t the only dividend stock I’d hold for the next decade

| Rupert Hargreaves

There's one dividend stock that I believe is a much better buy than Royal Dutch Shell Plc (LON: RDSB).

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Two growth stocks I’d buy right now

| Royston Wild

Royston Wild looks at two growth greats that could make you rich.

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This investing mistake could crush your dreams of retiring early!

| Paul Summers

Fancy retiring early? If so, you'd better make sure you get this right.

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Why I’d sell Tesco plc and buy this Footsie ‘growth’ stock

| Royston Wild

Royston Wild looks at a FTSE 100 share with better investment prospects than Tesco plc (LON: TSCO).

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2 FTSE 100 growth-and-income shares that could help you make a million

| Rupert Hargreaves

You can't afford to ignore these two FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) market champions.

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This FTSE 100 stock looks like a fantastic dip buy to me

| Royston Wild

Royston Wild looks at a brilliant FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) company for contrarian stock selectors.

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Could the ‘Dogs of the Footsie’ outperform in 2018?

| G A Chester

G A Chester runs an eye over this year's ten FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) 'dogs'. Is there a big 2018 winner…

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Why Hurricane Energy plc is set to be a millionaire-maker stock

| Rupert Hargreaves

Shares in Hurricane Energy plc (LON: HUR) could multi-bag over the next few years.

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Where to invest in 2018?

| Peter Stephens

Which investments could deliver outperformance next year?

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National Grid plc could be the greatest dividend bargain on the FTSE 100

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones says investors have a rare chance to buy dividend hero National Grid plc (LON: NG) at a discount.

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2 growth stocks I’d buy in January

| Royston Wild

Royston Wild looks at two growth shares that could be great buys for 2018.

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2017 in review: IQE plc

| Paul Summers

Paul Summers looks at why investors flocked to IQE plc (LON:IQE) in 2017.

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Which is the better dividend stock: Aviva plc or Legal & General Group plc?

| Rupert Hargreaves

Both Aviva plc (LON: AV) and Legal & General Group plc (LON: LGEN) have attractive income qualities but I think…

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This promising small-cap stock could be a millionaire maker in 2018

| Paul Summers

For those willing to take the risk, Paul Summers thinks there could be substantial upside ahead for backers of this…

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The lazy investor’s 5-step guide to retiring with a million

| Paul Summers

You've opened the presents and eaten the turkey. Now learn how to become a millionaire with minimum effort!

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2 great growth stocks I’d buy right now

| Royston Wild

Royston Wild runs the rule over two growth powerhouses.

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Which is the better oil play: Royal Dutch Shell plc or Premier Oil plc?

| Harvey Jones

Royal Dutch Shell plc (LON: RDSB) and Premier Oil plc (LON: PMO) offer a solid and a risky way to…

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Carillion plc isn’t the only stock I’ll be avoiding in 2018

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Edward Sheldon looks at the most shorted stocks in the UK right now, including Carillion plc (LON: CLLN) and explains…

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A FTSE 100 value stock I’d buy and hold forever

| Royston Wild

Royston Wild reveals a FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) share set to deliver stunning returns long into the future.

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Why I’d avoid Centrica plc for this dividend share you might regret not buying

| Rupert Hargreaves

Centrica plc (LON: CNA) looks like a bad bet compared to this income champion.

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2 turnaround stocks I’d buy before 2018

| Rupert Hargreaves

After a rough year, these turnaround stocks look primed to outperform in 2018.

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I’d sell BP plc to buy this FTSE 100 dividend star

| Royston Wild

Royston Wild looks at a FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) with better investment prospects than BP plc (LON: BP).

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Planning for retirement? Consider these dividend investment trusts

| Jack Tang

These dividend investment trusts are worth a closer look for when it comes to investing for retirement income.

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Why I believe these 3 dividend stocks can fund your nest egg

| Rupert Hargreaves

Three dividend stocks that all yield around 5% with strong balance sheets.

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Why I’d swap Sirius Minerals plc for turnaround stock Tullow Oil plc in 2018

| Roland Head

Roland Head shares his view on two of 2017's most popular stocks, Sirius Minerals plc (LON:SXX) and Tullow Oil plc…

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