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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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Can rampant HSBC and NatWest shares do it again in 2026?

| Harvey Jones

Last year was another stunner for HSBC and NatWest shares, which also rewarded investors with dividends and buybacks. But Harvey…

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An 8.2% yield and 57% undervalued — time for me to buy more of this British passive income star?

| Mark Hartley

Despite boasting the highest yield on the FTSE 100, Legal & General still looks undervalued. Mark Hartley considers whether it's…

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£20,000 invested in Barclays shares 6 months ago is now worth…

| Dr. James Fox

If you've been watching the FTSE 100 you'll be aware that Barclays shares have continued to surge in recent months,…

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Can the Glencore share price smash Diageo in 2026?

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones's SIPP has taken a beating as both Diageo and Glencore share prices have dropped lately, but now he…

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Martin Lewis is talking about stocks and shares. Is it time to listen to the ‘most trusted man in Britain’?

| James Beard

James Beard reckons it’s worth listening to what Martin Lewis, the self-styled ‘Money Saving Expert’, recently said about investing in…

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I asked ChatGPT if the FTSE 100 would hit 10,000 points in 2026. Here’s what it said…

| Mark Hartley

Mark Hartley sees if an AI chatbot can decipher the complexities of global market dynamics and provide an accurate FTSE…

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Is the Lloyds share price about to shock us all in 2026?

| Royston Wild

City brokers think Lloyds' share price will edge through £1 next year. Could the FTSE 100 bank surprise us all…

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5 top dividend shares to consider to supplement the State Pension!

| Royston Wild

Looking for the best dividend shares to provide extra income on top of the State Pension? Royston Wild reveals five…

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2 no-brainer dividend stocks to consider for a SIPP in 2026!

| Royston Wild

Explore two standout shares that could deliver enormous SIPP income -- including a dividend champion Royston Wild holds himself.

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How little is £3k invested in Tesco shares 3 months ago worth today?

| Harvey Jones

After a brilliant run, Tesco shares appear to have run out of steam. Harvey Jones examines whether pressure on the…

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Down 55%, are Diageo shares the ultimate turnaround play in 2026?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Diageo shares have fallen a long way from their highs. With a new CEO on board, are they poised for…

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£10,000 invested in IAG shares 6 months ago is now worth…

| Dr. James Fox

IAG shares have continued to push on to new post-pandemic heights. Dr James Fox wonders whether there might be better…

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Rolls-Royce shares have surged 3 years in a row. Can they do it again in 2026?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Rolls-Royce shares have delivered incredible returns for investors over the last three years. Can they keep rising, or is it…

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This theme could send BAE Systems’ shares surging in 2026

| Dr. James Fox

BAE Systems' shares have surged in recent years on increased long-term government defence and security spending after the invasion of…

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ChatGPT picked 5 UK stocks for 2026. I’ve selected these ones instead 

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Edward Sheldon reckons he can outperform ChatGPT’s investment ideas for 2026 with his own selection of high-quality UK stocks.

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Here’s the forecast for Nvidia stock in 2026

| Dr. James Fox

Dr James Fox believes Nvidia stock could push a lot higher in 2026 and analysts agree. It continues to look…

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Up 39%! Could Nvidia stock do it again in 2026?

| Christopher Ruane

Nvidia stock had a brilliant 2025 -- just the latest in a series of vintage years for the US chip…

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Here’s a £5 a day passive income plan for 2026!

| Christopher Ruane

Can a few pounds a day help to earn passive income streams for decades to come? It may do. Here,…

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Could 2026 be a strong year for UK shares?

| Christopher Ruane

2025 was an excellent year for the index of leading UK shares. But not all of its members did so…

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Prediction: this S&P 500 sector could produce the best returns in 2026

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith puts big tech to one side and talks about why he sees another sector from the S&P 500…

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Up 80% with a P/E of 15 and 4% yield – can the Lloyds share price smash it again in 2026?

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones is blown away by how well the Lloyds share price has done in recent years. Can the FTSE…

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I’m taking a risky bet on these 3 bombed-out FTSE 100 growth shares in 2026

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones is excited by the prospects for these troubled UK growth shares, but he's also a little concerned that…

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Demand for these high-yielding FTSE 100 dividend shares could soar in 2026

| Paul Summers

As interest rates continue to fall, Paul Summers wonders if these top-tier dividend shares could be on many investors' radars…

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How much do you need in income stocks to save £10k a year from dividends

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith points out how income stocks can act to build an investor more savings, and points out an investment…

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What if the stock market crashes in 2026?

| Stephen Wright

The stock market is great when it’s going up, but what if it crashes? It’s a good question – but…

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How much do you need in an ISA to target £1,800 a month of passive income?

| Muhammad Cheema

How can an investor aim for £1,800 a month in passive income? Muhammad Cheema explains how this could be possible…

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Dividend shares could offer consistent income as interest rates fall in 2026

| Stephen Wright

Lower interest rates usually mean higher share prices. So investors might want to think about buying dividend shares now before…

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£5,000 invested in Greggs shares at the start of 2023 is worth this now…

| Ben McPoland

Greggs shares slumped in 2025, losing more than a third of their value despite rising company sales. What's going on…

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This FTSE 100 dividend stock is hiding a compelling growth story

| Stephen Wright

In general, real estate investment trusts aren’t known for having strong growth prospects. But this FTSE 100 REIT is a…

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The FTSE 100 beat the S&P 500 in 2025. 3 reasons why UK shares could do it again in 2026

| James Beard

Perhaps surprisingly, UK shares outperformed their American cousins in 2025. But James Beard reckons history could be repeated again this…

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Why it doesn’t pay to be passive when it comes to income shares

| James Beard

Passive income has some high-profile supporters. But as James Beard explains, this doesn’t necessarily mean it’s a good idea to…

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Lloyds’ shares are doing great… but these two banks could outperform in 2026

| Dr. James Fox

Dr James Fox holds Lloyds' shares and has done for some time. However, his attention is being drawn towards two…

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How much would I need in an ISA to earn a £1,667 monthly second income?

| Andrew Mackie

Andrew Mackie crunches the numbers on a £20,000-a-year second income ISA – and finds it’s far more achievable than most…

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Both the Lloyds and Vodafone share prices have risen above 100p. But could they move higher still in 2026?

| James Beard

It was a close-run race but the Vodafone share price has beaten Lloyds’ to get back to £1. James Beard…

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2 FTSE 100 shares I believe could plummet in value in 2026!

| Royston Wild

FTSE 100 shares rose at their fastest pace since after the Great Financial Crisis last year. It's an ascent that…

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Can you build a million-pound ISA with FTSE 100 shares?

| Royston Wild

Fancy becoming a Stocks and Shares ISA millionaire? Of course you do. Royston Wild considers whether buying FTSE shares is…

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In 2026, investing £5,000 in a Stocks and Shares ISA could be worth…

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Here’s how much money investors could make this year by investing £5,000 in UK stocks, and which sectors looked primed…

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Will 2026 be the year of the ISA stock market millionaire?

| Royston Wild

Discover why a drop in Cash ISA allowances could supercharge the number of stock market millionaires in the UK from…

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Down 20%, I’ve just bought this battered growth stock! Have I messed up?

| Royston Wild

Discover which FTSE 250 growth stock I've just bought for my Self-Invested Personal Pension (SIPP) -- and why I believe…

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How much do you need in an ISA to target a £12,000 passive income in 2026?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Zaven Boyrazian explores an investing strategy that shows how buying reliable quality shares can unlock a five-figure passive income with…

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