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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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What made you start investing in the first place?

| Sam Robson

According to a recent survey, ‘investing for retirement’ is the second most-common reason for investing in the stock market.

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If inflation stays at 10% in 2023, what could happen to Tesco shares?

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith considers what could happen to Tesco shares if we continue to see inflation at high levels in the…

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Revealed: the UK areas most interested in investing

| Sam Robson

Investing in stocks is for all, without boundaries or any North/South divide.

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Should I buy Woodbois shares right now?

| Alan Oscroft

Woodbois shares are close to their 52-week low now. I'm wondering if the renewable hardwood producer might be an attractive…

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Should I buy 280 shares in these income stocks for chunky dividends?

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith finds several income stocks that he thinks could provide him with reliable and healthy dividends over the coming…

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Should I buy Cineworld shares today?

| Alan Oscroft

Cineworld shares are back in the news again, after the company's latest update. But am I looking at a good…

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Dividend shares look cheap to me. Here are 3 I’m keen to buy 

| Harvey Jones

I'm on the hunt for cheap dividend shares and there are plenty to choose from on the FTSE 100. It's…

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Is now the right moment to pile into US growth shares?

| Christopher Ruane

Do falling prices make some US growth shares more attractive for our writer's portfolio? Here he explains how he uses…

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How I’d aim for £700 in monthly dividends by buying income shares

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane outlines how he would try to earn hundreds of pounds each month in dividends by investing in carefully…

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11.2% dividend yield? A small-cap stock to buy in an ISA right now

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Not every high-dividend-yield stock is an income trap. Here's one that I think could build a passive income stream in…

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With almost no savings aged 40, I’d use the Warren Buffett approach to build wealth

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer is using this trio of investing principles from billionaire Warren Buffett as he tries to increase his own…

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Is investing £3 a day enough to fund a generous passive income for life?

| Harvey Jones

Investing in UK shares is a great way of generating passive income in retirement. So is £3 a day enough,…

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74% of Warren Buffett’s portfolio is invested in these 5 stocks

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Edward Sheldon highlights Warren Buffett's largest five stock holdings. These shares make up a significant proportion of the legendary investor's…

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I’d buy 12,700 shares of this FTSE 100 stock for £100 in monthly passive income

| Paul Summers

Despite enduring an awful 2022, our writer thinks this blue-chip stock is worth him backing for the passive income it…

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In the last 5 years, this FTSE 100 stock has turned £5k into £14k

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

This FTSE 100 stock has delivered amazing returns for investors in recent years. And Edward Sheldon believes there could be…

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If I’d invested £5,000 in National Grid shares 5 years ago, here’s how much I’d have now

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Edward Sheldon analyses the performance of National Grid shares over the last five years. Have they delivered good returns for…

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3 reasons why I’m buying UK shares instead of a FTSE 100 tracker

| Harvey Jones

Buying a FTSE tracker is about as simple as investing gets. Picking individual UK shares instead is more challenging but…

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Should I buy NIO stock after it rocketed back above $11?

| Ben McPoland

The 'Tesla of China' announced its third-quarter results last week, sending the shares up higher. Is now the time for…

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If I’d invested £1,000 in Barratt shares a year ago, here’s how much I’d have now

| Roland Head

Barratt shares have among the biggest fallers in the FTSE 100 this year, despite big dividend payouts. Do they offer…

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Here’s why I’m buying cheap UK shares for my Stocks and Shares ISA!

| Royston Wild

I think now's a great time for Stocks and Shares ISA investors like me to buy UK shares. Here's why…

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Will the Rolls-Royce share price recover in 2023?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

With positive cash flows and shrinking debt, is the Rolls-Royce share price finally seeing the comeback investors have been waiting…

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I’d invest in FTSE 100 shares today to earn a second income during the recession

| Paul Summers

Our writer picks out five FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) shares he'd buy for the passive income they should throw off, even…

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FTSE 100 to surge to 8,500! 2 cheap stocks to buy before the recovery

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

New analyst forecasts suggest an upcoming 18% surge for the FTSE 100. Is time running out to buy bargain shares?

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2 FTSE 100 stocks with exciting dividend forecasts to 2023!

| Royston Wild

I'm searching for the best FTSE 100 stocks to boost my passive income this year and next. Here are two…

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Should I snap up Alphabet stock while it’s under $100?

| Roland Head

Alphabet stock has bounced. Roland Head asks if it's time to buy the owner of Google, ahead of a possible…

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Why I plan to ignore buy-to-let and buy UK dividend stocks in 2023!

| Royston Wild

I think buying UK property stocks is a great idea as the British economy toils. Here are a couple of…

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How I’d invest £77 a week in a Stocks & Shares ISA to aim for a million

| Ben McPoland

There are an estimated 2,000 ISA millionaires in the UK today. Here's how I'd invest £77 a week in a…

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Despite the rally, I wouldn’t buy Rolls-Royce shares anytime soon

| Gabriel McKeown

Gabriel McKeown outlines why he would not add Rolls-Royce to his portfolio, even after a significant share price rise in…

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2 dirt-cheap FTSE 100 shares I own for passive income

| Cliff D'Arcy

The FTSE 100 has leapt by over 7% in the past month. Despite this rebound rally, I see deep value…

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2 cheap dividend shares for long-term passive income!

| Dr. James Fox

Dr James Fox explores two dividend shares trading at discounts following the recent market turmoil. Will he buy them?

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10% yield! Here’s the Glencore dividend forecast through to 2023

| Royston Wild

Glencore shares carry sky-high yields, based on current dividend forecasts. Should I buy the FTSE 100 firm for my shares…

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How I’d invest £750 a month in income stocks to aim for a million!

| Dr. James Fox

Dr James Fox explores how he could invest £750 a month in income stocks during his working career to aim…

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Is NOW the time for me to buy Cineworld shares?

| Royston Wild

Demand for Cineworld shares remains under pressure amid fears of potential bankruptcy. But is investor appetite close to a turning…

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Stock market turmoil: can I take advantage of the Nasdaq correction?

| Dr. James Fox

Dr James Fox investigates whether he can benefit after the growth-focused Nasdaq had a terrible year, seeing 33% wiped off…

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A UK dividend stock I’d buy to build wealth in a tough 2023

| Royston Wild

Buying dividend stocks is a popular strategy during times of stock market volatility. Here’s one income share I'm considering adding…

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FTSE 100 stocks in focus: Hargreaves Lansdown and Barclays

| Dr. James Fox

Dr James Fox investigates whether FTSE 100 stocks Hargreaves Lansdown and Barclays are poised to outperform after disappointing in 2022.

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How I’d invest £100 a month in UK stocks for a £4,000 second annual income!

| Dr. James Fox

Dr James Fox explores how investing £100 a month into UK shares could quickly provide him with £4,000 a year…

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3 cheap FTSE 100 shares I’d buy with £5,000 to invest!

| Royston Wild

These FTSE 100 shares provide great value from both an income and growth perspective. Here's why I'd buy them for…

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3 ways I’d target a £100 monthly passive income from stocks

| Roland Head

The stock market offers lots of choice for passive income investors. Roland Head looks at three strategies he might use…

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A dirt-cheap penny stock with a dividend I’d buy today

| Roland Head

This penny stock boasts a 4% dividend yield, owner management, and high profit margins. Roland Head explains why he'd be…

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