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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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How much do you need to invest in UK shares to earn a £1,000 monthly passive income?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Is it possible to target a £12,000 annual passive income by buying dividend-paying UK shares? Yes! Zaven Boyrazian explains how.

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Could Greggs shares stage an amazing recovery in 2026?

| James Beard

Greggs' shares are now changing hands for what they were worth at the end of 2020, when the pandemic was…

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Worried about retirement? Here’s the recipe for a £1m SIPP

| Dr. James Fox

Dr James Fox gives us the recipe for building a SIPP that can protect your standard of living as you…

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£5,000 buys 720 shares in this 8.9%-yielding income stock!

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

With a £5,000 lump sum, buying this income stock today unlocks a £428.83 passive income overnight! But is this too…

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Prediction: this company could become a FTSE 100 stalwart

| Dr. James Fox

Dr James Fox believes this airline's vastly overlooked and if management elected to move to the Main Market, it could…

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Looking for early retirement? Get ready for a stock market crash

| James Beard

A stock market crash would be bad news for most investors. But it could also provide an opportunity for those…

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£500 buys 114 shares in this heavily-discounted near-value stock!

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Got a small lump sum? Zaven Boyrazian highlights one ex-loved FTSE 100 business that now trades near-dirt-cheap value-stock territory!

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If a 40-year-old put £150 a month in a Stocks and Shares ISA, here’s what they could retire on…

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

No retirement savings? No problem! Even aged 40, investors can still build a potentially enormous tax-free nest egg with a…

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3 promising penny stocks that suffered in 2025… but could rebound in 2026!

| Mark Hartley

Mark Hartley outlines the risk vs reward investment thesis of three undervalued British penny stocks that present a strong argument…

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Return to reality: here’s why Lloyds shares won’t hit £2 anytime soon

| Dr. James Fox

Dr James Fox is still bullish on Lloyds shares but believes the current exuberance needs to be cooled somewhat as…

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1 penny stock to consider snapping up while it’s still under 5p?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

This penny stock's surged more than 1,600% in the last 12 months but still trades for just 4p! Is it…

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I’m targeting a £1,730 annual income from £10,500 in Lloyds shares

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones is thrilled by how quickly his Lloyds shares have climbed lately. After closer analysis, he's just as excited…

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The stock market in 2026 could be a rare opportunity to build wealth in an ISA!

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Zaven Boyrazian explores the recent tech sector volatility in the stock market and explains how to use this chaos to…

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Prediction: Rolls-Royce shares could one day be the most valuable on the FTSE 100

| Dr. James Fox

Dr James Fox believes there's cause for long-term bullishness on Rolls-Royce shares, but thinks investors should exercise caution.

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Hunting passive income? Consider these 4 top dividend shares to buy

| Royston Wild

FTSE 100 stocks and real estate investment trusts (REITs) can be top shares to buy for passive income. Royston Wild…

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I was a fan of this 9p penny share until Donald Trump did this…

| Ben McPoland

Despite rocketing almost 100% since December, this penny stock remains over 65% below where it traded when President Trump made…

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Want a £50k passive income? Here’s how much you may need at 50

| Royston Wild

Thanks to the wealth-creating power of the stock market, even someone aged 50 can build a meaningful passive income for…

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Could the stock market hold the secret to a comfortable retirement?

| Royston Wild

Royston Wild explains how a Stocks & Shares ISA can fully harness the power of the stock market and deliver…

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5 reasons why the Rolls-Royce share price could hit £16.25!

| Royston Wild

At £12.71 per share, the Rolls-Royce share price has rocketed 103% during the last 12 months. Can the FTSE 100…

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How to start building £15,204 lifetime passive income with just £50 a week

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Instead of labouring for money each day, smart people invest money each month in dividend shares to earn a lifelong…

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£1,000 in passive income! Is this top dividend stock the secret?

| Ken Hall

Ken Hall investigates the passive income potential of a top FTSE 100 dividend stock that has signposted strong shareholder returns.

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£1,000 buys 481 shares in this fantastic FTSE 100 REIT

| Ben McPoland

This 6.3%-yielding REIT from the FTSE 100 could turn £20k into a £104 monthly passive income. Ben McPoland explains why…

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Should I buy Barclays shares for my portfolio after its Q4 earnings beat?

| Mark Hartley

Following a two-year rally, Barclays' shares have tapered off recently. Could that be about to change after the company’s impressive…

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Is the party over for the big FTSE 100 banks?

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones wonders if big FTSE 100 banks like Barclays have delivered all the fun they can for now, and…

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Has the 2026 stock market crash already begun?

| John Fieldsend

Many predictions have been made about a stock market crash this year. But are these early warning signs pointing to…

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How much do I need in a Stocks and Shares ISA to earn a £500 monthly passive income?

| Dr. James Fox

Millions of Britons use the Stocks and Shares ISA as a vehicle to build a sizeable portfolio and to eventually…

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Down 50%! My once-in-a-decade opportunity to buy RELX shares?

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones has waited for years for the chance to buy RELX shares at a decent valuation. Well now it's…

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What next for the NatWest share price after a stunning 2025 performance?

| Alan Oscroft

NatWest just ramped up its 2025 dividend and announced a new buyback - but an unimpressed market pushed the share…

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Here’s how a spare £3,000 in an ISA could generate a passive income of £90, £900 or even £9,000 per year!

| Christopher Ruane

Could someone with a few thousands pounds in an ISA end up earning three times that much in passive income…

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£2k invested in this growth share at the start of the year is worth this staggering amount

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith points out a growth share that has started 2026 very strongly and explains what the outlook could be…

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Attention! These are among the most popular UK passive income stocks right now

| Alan Oscroft

The list of popular passive income stocks is currently well diversified across stock market sectors, but here are a couple…

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NatWest’s shares just got better for passive income

| James Beard

Income investors holding NatWest shares received some good news this morning (13 February). To find out more, let’s look at…

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2 bargain value shares that just hit 52-week lows

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith points out a couple of value shares down over 30% in the past year that he believes could…

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Down 33%, here’s a FTSE 100 horror show I’m avoiding on Friday 13th!

| Royston Wild

This battered FTSE share could be a major casualty of the AI explosion. But could there also be opportunity here?…

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I’m targeting a £2,332 annual income from £9,500 in this 8.2%-yielding dividend stock

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones is getting a stunning income from this beaten-down FTSE 250 dividend stock. Now he hopes to bag some…

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Here’s how to invest £20k in an ISA to aim for a £1,500 second income

| Royston Wild

Royston Wild reveals seven top dividend opportunities that could deliver a large and lasting second income in a Stocks and…

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Why I think people are wrong about Adobe stock right now

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith notes why some are pessimistic about Adobe stock right now, but disagrees with the reasoning behind the views.

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How much does a 43-year-old need in an ISA to earn £30,000 yearly passive income?

| John Fieldsend

ISAs are one of the best options to store spare cash with an eye on building a passive income. But…

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Meet the S&P 500 stock that Michael Burry says could crash 50% (or more) 

| Ben McPoland

The investor depicted in The Big Short film reckons this amazing artificial intelligence (AI) stock from the S&P 500 is…

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Are high-flying British American Tobacco (BATS) shares still good value on upbeat 2025 results?

| Alan Oscroft

British American (BATS) shares have barely moved despite talk of "full-year delivery at the top end of our guidance" in…

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