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Up 105% In 3 Months! Here’s Our Top Growth Stock For July 2026 [PREMIUM PICKS]

| Mark Rogers

One AI tailwind just sent this stock up 105% in 3 months... and we think our top growth stock is…

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Just Released: Our Top Value Stock For ISAs In June 2026 [PREMIUM PICKS]

| Mark Rogers

We've just named our top value stock for June 2026 with 31 years of dividend growth under its belt, still…

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An Important Update From The Motley Fool UK

| Mark Rogers

The future of The Motley Fool UK is here.

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Just Released: Our Top Defence Stock For ISAs In May 2026 [PREMIUM PICKS]

| Mark Rogers

Fire stock picks will tend to be more adventurous and are designed for investors who can stomach a bit more…

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Just Released: Our Top Growth-Focused Stock For ISAs In April 2026 [PREMIUM PICKS]

| Mark Rogers

Fire stock picks will tend to be more adventurous and are designed for investors who can stomach a bit more…

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Just Released: A Lower-Risk, Passive Income Stock Recomendation For Your ISA? [PREMIUM PICKS]

| Mark Rogers

Passive income Ice stock picks will tend to be more conservative and are designed for investors looking to protect their…

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£500 buys 259 shares in this 6.5% yielding income stock! [PREMIUM PICKS]

| Mark Rogers

Here are the 3 latest income stock picks from the Share Advisor UK team, with high yields and other bullish…

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Just Released: A Higher-Risk, High-Reward Stock Recommendation For Your ISA? [PREMIUM PICKS]

| Mark Rogers

Fire stock picks will tend to be more adventurous and are designed for investors who can stomach a bit more…

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Up 60.4% in 12 months, are Vodafone shares about to be the next Rolls-Royce?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Vodafone shares are up over 60% in 12 months from near-30-year lows. Could this be the start of a multi-year…

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£1,000 invested in easyJet shares 5 years ago is now worth…

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

easyJet shares have lost more than half their value in five years. But with the airline stock now near multi-year…

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Here’s how this 35p penny stock became the fifth-largest social media business in the UK — and it’s just getting started

| Mark Hartley

Mark Hartley sees potential in an undervalued penny stock that’s catapulted up the ranks over the past few years. Could…

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Prediction: 12 months from now, £5,000 invested in Tesco shares could be worth…

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Tesco shares are up over 20% in the last 12 months, but can they continue to climb? Here are the…

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Is the biggest stock market crash since the dot com bubble coming?

| Alan Oscroft

Are AI investors partying like it's 1999 all over again? Here's why there's no reason to panic over fears of…

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36% off its highs, is Experian one of the best FTSE 100 stocks to buy right now?

| Stephen Wright

The chance to buy stocks like Experian at 10-year low valuations doesn’t come around often. But investors need to be…

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At 8.4%, can the FTSE 100’s highest-yielding share keep growing its dividend?

| Christopher Ruane

With a dividend yield well over double the FTSE 100 average, might this well-known share keep pushing its already high…

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No savings at 40? Here’s how much you need to invest to aim for a million in a Stocks and Shares ISA

| Stephen Wright

Starting at 40 isn’t too late to aim for £1,000,000 in a Stocks and Shares ISA. Stephen Wright sets out…

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£5,000 sunk into Greggs shares just 6 months ago is now worth…

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane is hanging onto his Greggs shares, collecting passive income as he does so. Might a recent uptick suggest…

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Martin Lewis says £1,000 invested in the FTSE 100 index a decade ago would now be worth…

| Ben McPoland

Would the FTSE 100 index comfortably have beaten cash savings over the past 10 years? Personal finance guru Martin Lewis…

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Here’s a 5-share passive income portfolio that could generate £1,288 next year from a £20k ISA!

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane explains how a £20k ISA spread across a handful of income shares could potentially earn a four-figure passive…

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BP share price outlook: why investors may be underestimating a shift in strategy

| Andrew Mackie

Andrew Mackie explores BP shares, financial discipline, and why the oil major may be entering a new phase beyond simple…

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How much is needed in an ISA for £25k yearly passive income?

| John Fieldsend

The Stocks and Shares ISA's getting very popular as a means to build passive income. Our author takes a look…

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How much passive income could a £500 monthly investment in a Stocks and Shares ISA achieve?

| Mark Hartley

A common question from new investors is how much they can expect to earn in a Stocks and Shares ISA.…

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Is growth stock Micron a steal on a P/E ratio of 7.3?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Owning growth stock Micron's been very rewarding recently as the share price is up 635% in a year. Could it…

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Are easyJet shares about to do a Rolls-Royce?

| Harvey Jones

It's always darkest just before the dawn, and things look very dark for easyJet shares today. But Harvey Jones asks…

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Down 37% and still sinking! Is this now one of the FTSE 100’s best value shares?

| Royston Wild

Searching for the best FTSE 100 value shares to buy? It's not out of the woods yet, but 3i could…

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FTSE 100 volatility is rising — what should investors do now?

| Andrew Mackie

Andrew Mackie explores FTSE 100 investing, market volatility and how long-term investors can identify opportunities during uncertain periods.

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Here’s how to turn £26,900 into an instant £1,476 a year second income

| Stephen Wright

Stephen Wright outlines how to start earning a second income – and how to try and avoid losing it all…

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Avoiding AI mania? Nvidia stock’s 1,403% gain can still teach you 2 valuable lessons!

| Christopher Ruane

The meteoric rise of Nvidia stock in recent years -- and decades -- has made some shareholders wealthy. Our writer…

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A stock market crash can be an overlooked opportunity for ordinary investors to build wealth. Here’s why

| Christopher Ruane

By considering what actually happens when the stock market suddenly plummets, our writer is trying to prepare fruitfully for the…

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Investors on AJ Bell are buying this UK stock that’s up 809% and beating Rolls-Royce

| Ben McPoland

Our writer highlights a niche UK investment trust specialising in space stocks that's on fire. But does it own any…

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3 Warren Buffett questions worth asking before buying a stock

| Christopher Ruane

This trio of questions, built on Warren Buffett's investing approach, helps our writer filter opportunities when looking for shares to…

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AMD stock could soar to $500, according to Wall Street analysts

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

AMD stock's roughly doubled in price in 2026. And Wall Street analysts expect it to continue charging higher in the…

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Why is everyone buying NatWest shares?

| John Fieldsend

The latest data reveals that NatWest's the most bought stock in the last week! Why are investors flooding into the…

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The State Pension is worth £12,547 – here’s how to get that much income from an ISA

| Harvey Jones

The State Pension isn't enough to retire on, Harvey Jones says. He crunchs the numbers to show how you could…

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3 penny shares tipped to surge in 2026

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

These penny shares have analyst targets suggesting up to 188% price rise potential in 2026. But are such explosive opportunities…

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How to invest £10,000 to aim for a 7% dividend yield

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

A 7% dividend yield sounds incredible, but as Pets at Home investors have just discovered, high yields can be deceptive.…

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£500 buys 157 shares in this FTSE 250 stock yielding 5.27%

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith points out a FTSE 250 company from the finance sector that trades at a below-average valuation and boasts…

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I just bought this powerhouse AI stock for my ISA

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Analysts are raising their price targets for this AI stock amid high demand for the company’s chips. So, Edward Sheldon…

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If the Rolls-Royce share price stops rallying, it could be fantastic. Here’s why

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith says how, if the Rolls-Royce share price starts to consolidate, income investors could find the dividend yield becoming…

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How to invest £500 a month in UK shares to target a £65,974 annual second income

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Investing £500 a month in UK shares could unlock far more than an index fund. Here's how one FTSE stock…

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Greggs shares: a once-in-a-half-decade chance to snap up this FTSE 250 darling?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Greggs' shares haven't traded this low since November 2020. With a performance recovery emerging, is this a rare chance to…

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At 95p, is it still a good time to buy Lloyds shares?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Lloyds' shares soared 82% in 2025 but have since pulled back. With the stock trading near 95p, is this a…

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Here are the latest price forecasts for Rolls-Royce shares

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Rolls-Royce shares are one of the FTSE 100's biggest success stories, but can the momentum continue? Here's what the experts…

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How much do I need to invest in this prime FTSE 100 income share to make £10,399 a year in dividends?

| Simon Watkins

This FTSE income share keeps delivering rising dividends and strong cash flow, offering long term investors a compelling route to…

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Diageo shares are up 10% in 2 months! Has the recovery rally started?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Diageo shares are climbing under new CEO Sir Dave Lewis. The man who saved Tesco is now targeting spirits, but…

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Down 11% from its one-year high, is Shell’s share price a steal after stunning Q1 results?

| Simon Watkins

Shell’s superb Q1 performance contrasts sharply with its falling share price, creating what looks to me like a deep under-pricing…

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If at 40-years-old you put £500 a month into S&P 500 shares, here’s what you could have by retirement

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Using the S&P 500, here's what £500 a month could grow into by retirement, and the US stock that blows…

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61% under ‘fair value’ with 31% annual earnings growth forecast! Time for me to buy more of this FTSE gem?

| Simon Watkins

This FTSE company’s price seems wildly out of sync with its strengthening fundamentals, hinting at re-rating potential the market hasn’t…

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