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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 Tesla stock really keep on rising?

| Christopher Ruane

Tesla stock is up by almost a fifth over the past 12 months, even though the firm's revenues fell last…

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This FTSE 100 share yields 7.3%. Could future dividends be even higher?

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer takes a look at one of the highest-yielding shares in the FTSE 100. Why is the yield so…

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5 steps to target a £43,939 Stocks and Shares ISA income!

| Royston Wild

Looking for ways to make a passive income? Royston Wild explains why buying dividend shares in a Stocks and Shares…

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How much do I need in an ISA to earn a £700 monthly passive income?

| Royston Wild

Royston Wild explains how an ISA can supercharge passive income, and reveals a top FTSE 100 stock that's delivering excellent…

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A rare chance to buy US software growth stocks like Salesforce, Snowflake, and CrowdStrike cheaply?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

US growth stocks in the software space have taken a beating recently amid concerns of AI disruption. Is there a…

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Why UK shares like Tesco, BP, and Rio Tinto could see higher valuations in 2026 and beyond

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

For a long time, UK shares in ‘old economy’ sectors were out of favour. However, the landscape's recently changed dramatically.

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2 dirt-cheap FTSE 100 shares to consider this week!

| Royston Wild

The FTSE 100 remains a great place to hunt for bargain shares, reckons Royston Wild. Here are two that have…

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A once-in-a-decade chance to buy Amazon stock?

| Stephen Wright

After underperforming in recent years, Amazon stock now trades at a decade-low valuation. Investors waiting for an opportunity should take…

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Here’s why the Greggs share price slumped 5% in the FTSE 250 today

| Ben McPoland

Greggs has already lost half its value in the space of 18 months. Ben McPoland explains why the stock is…

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Lloyds and NatWest shares are falling again. Time to consider buying?

| Harvey Jones

NatWest shares have had a brilliant run, as have Lloyds and the rest of the FTSE 100 banks. Now Harvey…

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£10,000 in Microsoft shares 10 years ago is now worth…

| Stephen Wright

Microsoft shares have generated a 628% return over the last 10 years. But investors can grab them today at a…

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£5k invested in Nvidia shares at the beginning of the year is currently worth…

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith reviews a busy few weeks to kick off 2026 for Nvidia shares, with upcoming earnings presenting a near-term…

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Is this the best no-brainer S&P 500 stock to consider buying now?

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith points out an S&P 500 stock that's already up 157% this year and explains why optimism around the…

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Down 8%, is BT’s share price a serious bargain at around £2?

| Simon Watkins

The BT share price has drifted lower in the past few months, but I believe strong forecast earnings growth should…

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Here’s how investors can target £12,959 in income a year from 3,106 shares in this top-tier FTSE dividend gem

| Simon Watkins

This FTSE gem offers one of the strongest dividend income profiles in the index, backed by rising profits, solid cash…

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Is the Aston Martin share price going to 0p?

| Ben McPoland

Year after year, the Aston Martin share price just keeps shedding more value. Might the James Bond carmaker disappear altogether?

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UK dividend shares paid £84.7bn to investors in 2025! In 2026 investors could earn…

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

UK dividend shares are heating back up in 2026, but for intelligent investors, some double-digit passive income growth could be…

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Under £17 now, here’s why I think Greggs shares are a steal anywhere below £31

| Simon Watkins

Greggs shares have dropped well below last year’s highs, but the company’s growth and earnings strength suggest the market may…

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I’m targeting £18,252 a year in dividend income from my £20,000 in this FTSE 100 high-yield gem!

| Simon Watkins

This FTSE 100 dividend powerhouse could offer one of the market's most overlooked income opportunities, fuelled by supercharged earnings growth…

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By February 2027, £1,000 invested in Barclays shares could be worth…

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

After surging in 2025, how much higher can Barclays shares climb? Or will the gravy train come to an end…

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Meet the penny share with a 6.79% dividend yield!

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Zaven Boyrazian highlights one penny share that's caught his eye with a high dividend yield covered by earnings, alongside strong…

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Up 47% in a month! Is this one of the best FTSE shares to buy right now?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Looking for the best shares to buy in 2026? This FTSE stock's already beating the market by 10 times! Is…

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Income shares: how much do you need to invest to target £500 a month?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Want to earn an extra £500 a month without having to work for it? Here’s how much money investors might…

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Could the FTSE 100 index smash 11,000 this year?

| James Beard

The FTSE 100’s going great guns at the moment but there are still bargains to be found. James Beard considers…

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After rising 84%, are Lloyds shares on course for £1.50?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Lloyds' shares have soared over 80% since February 2025, but is this just the tip of the iceberg? Zaven Boyrazian…

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With dividend yields of at least 16%, should I consider buying these 2 AIM shares?

| James Beard

Some of the highest dividend yields can be found among small-cap stocks. James Beard takes a closer look at two…

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£5,000 invested in Rolls-Royce at the start of 2026 is now worth…

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

It’s been just over a month since 2026 started and Rolls-Royce shares are already marching higher! How much money could…

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2 FTSE shares experts think will smash the market this year!

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Here are some of the best-performing FTSE shares of the last 12 months and two UK companies that experts think…

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How to build a ‘lazy’ passive income portfolio with just 1 UK ETF

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Interested in creating a low-hassle, tax-efficient passive income stream? This exchange-traded fund could be worth checking out.

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Forecast: here’s how far the S&P 500 could crash in 2026

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

S&P 500 tech stocks are getting sold off as economic uncertainty and AI disruption fears take over. But if the…

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Down 85% since going public, could this FTSE 250 icon be a February bargain?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

After struggling for years, this FTSE 250 icon looks like it’s getting ready for a massive comeback. Is this a…

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Diageo shares: here are the latest growth and dividend forecasts!

| Royston Wild

As a holder of Diageo shares, I've been waiting for its profits to rebound for years. Is the FTSE 100…

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This 6.4%-yielding FTSE 100 stock is near a 52-week low! Time to buy?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Zaven Boyrazian explores a new high-yield opportunity that’s just emerged in the FTSE 100. Is it an unmissable income opportunity?

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These stocks have the best margins on the FTSE 100, but they’re down 42% on average

| Dr. James Fox

Dr James Fox takes a closer look at classifieds stocks on the FTSE 100. These businesses have phenomenal margins, but…

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3 FTSE 100 shares I’ll consider snapping up if stock markets crash!

| Royston Wild

What will you be doing if the stock market crashes? Royston Wild's plan is to load up on quality FTSE…

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2 UK value stocks trading at 10-year lows to consider buying in an ISA

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones looks at twp troubled FTSE 100 value stocks that are starting to stabilise and show signs of recovery.…

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Worried about a volatile stock market? 3 practical things to do now!

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer isn't wasting time trying to guess where current stock market volatility might end up. Instead, he's taking a…

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Look what a plummeting Greggs share price has done to £5,000 invested a year ago!

| Christopher Ruane

The Greggs share price has been heading the wrong way in recent years. What's gone wrong, what's it meant for…

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After crashing 21% in 3 years, is this one of the best UK stocks to buy now?

| James Beard

James Beard says some of the best stocks to buy can be found among the worst short-term performers. Here’s one…

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Here’s a 5-stock portfolio that pays passive income every single month

| Ben McPoland

Ben McPoland reveals a quintet of FTSE 100 dividend stocks that together would pay income all year round. Which one…

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