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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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7%+ yields! 3 epic FTSE 100 dividend shares for 2026

| Royston Wild

Legal & General is one of my favourite dividend shares. I'm considering adding these FTSE 100 shares alongside it in…

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Meet the 3 dividend stocks tipped to beat Lloyds shares in 2026!

| Royston Wild

Looking for the best dividend stocks to buy for next year? Consider leaving Lloyds shares on the shelf and picking…

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Can soaring Barclays shares stun the stock market again in 2026?

| Alan Oscroft

Barclays shares headed upwards at the start of 2024, and there's been no sign of stopping them. The rise even…

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FTSE 100 forecast to top 10,000 in 2026! 3 beaten-down blue-chips to consider buying now

| Harvey Jones

Wiill 2026 be another strong year for the FTSE 100? Brokers are optimistic and Harvey Jones picks out three stocks…

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What’s better than Greggs shares for 2026?

| Dr. James Fox

Dr James Fox believes Greggs shares won't deliver strong returns in 2026 and thinks investors should consider stocks with stronger…

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I asked ChatGPT for the best 5 S&P 500 or FTSE 100 stocks to own in 2026 and here’s what I got

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

ChatGPT says that these are the best S&P 500 and Footsie stocks to own in 2026. However, Edward Sheldon isn’t…

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I asked Gemini for the perfect passive income portfolio, here’s what it said…

| Dr. James Fox

I'm going to be honest, I was underwhelmed by Gemini's response. This is exactly why investors shouldn't turn to AI…

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Should I buy Diageo stock for the 4.7% dividend yield?

| Ben McPoland

With the Diageo dividend yield now more than the FTSE 100's, our writer is wondering if he should buy the…

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Using figures not hunches: these FTSE 250 stocks could beat the market in 2026

| Dr. James Fox

Dr James Fox thinks far too many of us invest on gut feelings rather than data. Here he explores two…

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Here are the latest predictions for the Lloyds share price in 2026

| Dr. James Fox

Dr James Fox takes a closer look at analysts' forecasts for the Lloyds share price with the stock already high…

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What’s cheaper than Nvidia stock as we move into 2026? Tesla, Alphabet, Micron?

| Dr. James Fox

Dr James Fox takes a closer look at Nvidia stock as we move into 2026. The stock has come under…

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FTSE 100 banks: which one is best value for 2026?

| Dr. James Fox

Dr James Fox uses quantitive metics to compare FTSE 100 banks and explores which might be best value going into…

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Up 425% in 2025, surely this FTSE 100 superstar can’t repeat the feat in 2026?

| Andrew Mackie

Holding Fresnillo has been a wild ride, but even after incredible growth, this FTSE 100 miner could deliver more for…

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Here’s how little £10,000 invested in Aston Martin shares at the start of 2025 is now worth…

| Paul Summers

Paul Summers takes a closer look at some scary numbers for anyone who bought Aston Martin shares at the beginning…

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UK stocks: the contrarian choice for 2026

| Stephen Wright

UK stocks aren’t the consensus choice for investors at the moment. But some smart money managers who are looking to…

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Down 20% in 2025, shares in this under-the-radar UK defence tech firm could be set for a strong 2026

| Stephen Wright

Cohort shares are down 20% this year, but NATO spending increases could offer UK investors a huge potential opportunity going…

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New to investing? Here’s Warren Buffett’s strategy for starting from scratch

| Stephen Wright

Warren Buffett says he could find opportunities to earn a 50% annual return in the stock market if he was…

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Can the sensational Barclays share price do it all over again in 2026?

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones is blown away by what the Barclays share price has been doing lately. Now he looks at whether…

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Prediction: in 2026 mega-cheap Diageo shares could turn £10,000 into…

| Harvey Jones

Diageo shares have been burning wealth lately but Harvey Jones says long-suffering investors in the FTSE 100 stock may get…

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This overlooked FTSE 100 share massively outperformed Tesla over 5 years!

| Charlie Carman

Tesla has been a great long-term investment, but this lesser-known FTSE 100 company would have been an even better one.

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I’m backing these 3 value stocks to the hilt – will they rocket in 2026?

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones has bought these three FTSE 100 value stocks on three occasions lately, averaging down every time they fall.…

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Can the barnstorming Tesco share price do it all over again in 2026?

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones is blown away by just how well the Tesco share price has done lately, and asks whether the…

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Up 45% in a year with a 7.2% yield and a P/E of 13! Is it too late to buy this fabulous FTSE 250 stock?

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones spotted the potential in this ultra-high-yielding FTSE 250 recovery stock, and is thrilled to see it starting to…

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What on earth’s going to happen to the BP share price in 2026?

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones looks at how the BP share price is shaping up for the year ahead, and finds investors have…

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Have a £20,000 lump sum? Here’s how to target a £8,667 yearly passive income

| John Fieldsend

How to turn £20,000 into a £8,667 passive income? Our Foolish author explains one counterintuitive strategy to build such an…

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2 dividend stocks that yield double the current UK interest rate

| Jon Smith

Following the latest UK interest rate cut, Jon Smith points out a couple of options that offer generous income relative…

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A 9% yield and now this! Check out the stunning Taylor Wimpey share price forecast for 2026

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones has kept the faith in Taylor Wimpey shares despite a difficult run, bolstered by their incredible yield. Next…

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How much do you need in an ISA to aim for a life-changing passive income of £30,000 a year?

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones says ISA savers can transform their futures in 2026 by investing in FTSE 100 dividend stocks with huge…

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My top 10 ISA and SIPP stocks in 2026

| Ben McPoland

Find out why a FTSE 100 investment trust is now this writer's top holding across his Stocks and Shares ISA…

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£10,000 invested in Rolls-Royce shares 5 Christmases ago is now worth…

| James Beard

James Beard reflects on the post-pandemic Rolls-Royce share price rally and whether the group could become the UK’s most valuable…

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Will Nvidia shares continue their epic run into 2026 and beyond?

| Charlie Carman

Nvidia shares have an aura of invincibility as an AI boom continues to benefit the chipmaker. Can anything stop the…

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Can Babcock’s and BAE Systems’ shares blast off again in 2026?

| Harvey Jones

The defence sector has been going great guns in 2025, so Harvey Jones looks at whether BAE systems’ and Babcock’s…

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£10,000 invested in Lloyds shares at the beginning of 2025 is now worth…

| John Fieldsend

It's been a banner year for Lloyds shares! Here is what a £10,000 stake would have returned over the course…

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I asked ChatGPT if I was an idiot for buying Aston Martin shares and it said…

| Harvey Jones

Investors so caught up with the Christmas spirit might think it's a good idea to buy Aston Martin shares. But…

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How high could the Vodafone share price go in 2026?

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith explains why the Vodafone share price is carrying strong momentum into 2026 and why it could continue to…

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I asked ChatGPT to find 3 shares for a brand new SIPP, and it picked…

| Alan Oscroft

Many UK investors will have an ISA or SIPP on their planning lists for 2026, while others seek new additions…

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How high can the Lloyds share price go in 2026?

| Alan Oscroft

The Lloyds Bank share price has made some stellar gains in 2025, and some analysts are already forecasting further rises…

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£10,000 invested in Rolls-Royce shares at the start of 2025 is now worth…

| John Fieldsend

Rolls-Royce shares have been on fire in 2025. Here is how much a ten grand stake could have turned into…

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Will the UK stock market crash in 2026?

| James Beard

James Beard considers the prospects for the UK stock market in 2026. In doing so, he also mentions the ‘C-word’…

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Up 25% in 2025! Are BT shares still a generational bargain with a 4.5% yield and P/E below 10?

| Harvey Jones

BT shares have had another terrific year but still look good value and there's a handsome yield on offer too.…

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