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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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An 8.2% FTSE 100 dividend yield for potent passive income!

| Cliff D'Arcy

As I get older and lazier, I've become a huge fan of passive income. For example, this FTSE 100 share…

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£5,000 invested in the FTSE 100 a decade ago is now worth…

| Ben McPoland

Would an investor who put five grand into the FTSE 100 index 10 years ago have doubled their money by…

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SpaceX is just the tip of the iceberg for Scottish Mortgage shares

| John Fieldsend

The storming success of SpaceX has propelled Scottish Mortgage shares upwards of late, but there is plenty more to like…

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Here’s why a SIPP stuffed with FTSE 100 shares could beat the FTSE 100 easily!

| Christopher Ruane

When is a pound not a pound? When it's invested in a SIPP! This writer explains how even a conservative…

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How UK investors can gain access to Anthropic via the Nasdaq today (for less than $100)

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

This Nasdaq company has a massive stake in Anthropic. So its shares now offer a way to gain exposure to…

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Here’s why Nvidia’s pushing the US stock market to record highs — and what it means for UK investors

| Mark Hartley

Mark Hartley weighs up Nvidia’s value after the world’s largest company hits $5trn and takes the lead in driving a…

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By 2027, this 9p penny stock could rocket 141%, according to brokers

| Ben McPoland

This little-known penny stock has beaten the returns of the FTSE 100 and S&P 500 over the past year. Can…

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Ahead of Q1 earnings, Bank of America just set a jaw-dropping price forecast for Nvidia stock

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Nvidia stock’s just moved significantly higher in the blink of an eye. And analysts at BoA Research believe the share…

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Looking for an EV stock to buy? Consider this global leader

| Ben McPoland

Find out why Ben McPoland thinks this electric vehicle powerhouse is a stock worth considering buying above Tesla right now.

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Down 47%, is this growth stock finally worth buying in May?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

With a £288m order book and a hidden pipeline of defence and nuclear contracts, is this growth stock now too…

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How much do you need in a SIPP for a £241.30 a week passive income?

| Royston Wild

Fancy doubling the State Pension? Royston Wild explains how drip-feeding money into a SIPP could significantly boost your wealth in…

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Dividend Shares

How much do you need in dividend stocks for £1.2k of monthly passive income?

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith talks through the process of generating passive income from the stock market, and shares one particular pick with…

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2 REITs yielding 7%+ to consider for passive income in 2026

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

A REIT backed by the NHS and another backed by Tesco and Sainsbury's with both yielding 7%+. Here's why I'm…

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Where are the opportunities in today’s stock market?

| Stephen Wright

The FTSE 100 and the FTSE 250 are close to all-time highs. But Stephen Wright still thinks the UK stock…

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Just 97 shares of this UK dividend stock generate £238 in passive income

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

A 5.7% yield, £238 in passive income from just 97 shares, and one of the most divisive dividend stocks on…

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This FTSE 100 stock crashed 24% in a day. I asked myself what Warren Buffett would do

| Stephen Wright

Being greedy when others are fearful is an important part of Warren Buffett’s investing strategy. But so is not throwing…

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£10,000 in an ISA generates a second income of…

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

The London Stock Exchange is home to some of the world's most generous dividends. But how big a second income…

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How much should someone invest each month for a £1,000-a-month second income?

| Andrew Mackie

Andrew Mackie explores how consistent ISA investing and stock selection can build a long-term second income from a Stocks and…

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How to invest £20,000 to aim for £3,640 a year in passive income

| Stephen Wright

In today’s stock market, investors can find shares with dividend yields of up to 18.2%. Could they be a cheat…

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Expert recommendations: 2 top income stocks yielding 7%+!

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

With yields of 7.2% and 7.8% respectively, these two income stocks are catching the eyes of institutional analysts. Should investors…

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Dividend Shares

How can these top passive income stocks be trading at bargain prices?

| Royston Wild

Searching for the best-value dividend shares? Royston Wild reveals two top passive income stocks with dividend yields of up to…

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£2,735 invested in Greggs shares 1 week ago is now worth…

| Harvey Jones

Greggs shares have struggled as its rampant sales and profit growth finally slows, but Harvey Jones sees signs that the…

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How much would you need in an ISA to replace the State Pension income gap?

| Andrew Mackie

Andrew Mackie examines how investors could use an ISA to bridge the sizeable gap between the State Pension and a…

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Is Legal & General the number 1 takeover target on the FTSE 100?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

FTSE 100 insurer Legal & General has been the subject of takeover talk in recent days. Could there be an…

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£17,007 invested in Aston Martin shares on IPO day is now worth…

| Harvey Jones

Aston Martin shares floated with huge fanfare yet they've since turned into a disaster movie. But are they finally ready…

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3 top income-focused stocks to buy in May 2026, according to experts

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Looking for a stock to buy for income in May 2026? Experts have flagged these three UK dividend shares as…

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Meet the FTSE 100 stock leading my Stocks and Shares ISA higher

| Stephen Wright

The best ideas don’t have to be complicated. A FTSE 100 stock with a simple business model is winning in…

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£20,000 invested in a Stocks and Shares ISA on 1 January is now worth…

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

A Stocks and Shares ISA invested in the FTSE 100 on 1 January is already up. But some investors have…

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How much do you need to invest in UK dividend shares for a £999 monthly passive income?

| Mark Hartley

Mark Hartley uses both growth and dividends to ensure his passive income portfolio targets optimal results. Take inspiration from this…

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How much could a Stocks & Shares ISA be worth after 20 years of investing?

| Andrew Mackie

Read Stocks and Shares ISA insights from Andrew Mackie on long-term investing, compounding, and building wealth over time.

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My favourite FTSE 250 stock just crashed 50% in 3 months – time to fill my boots?

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones thought he'd missed the boat with this brilliant FTSE 250 stock, but now he thinks he may have…

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How much is needed in an ISA for a £666 weekly second income?

| Royston Wild

The Stocks and Shares ISA is a powerful weapon for building long-term wealth. Here's how you could use it to…

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Here’s how to target retiring as a millionaire on a £60k SIPP

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

A £60k SIPP might feel modest, but it could grow into £1m without adding another penny. Here's one strategy that…

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This FTSE 250 stock just hit $2 for the first time since 2022

| Ben McPoland

Ben McPoland explains why this growth-oriented FTSE 250 investment trust has doubled in a year and how it could go…

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How has this under-the-radar FTSE 250 bank grown 7 times faster than the FTSE 100 since 2021?

| Mark Hartley

Mark Hartley takes a closer look at a lesser-known bank stock that’s risen up the ranks to give major FTSE…

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Is this under-the-radar $2.5bn growth stock the next big AI winner? 

| Ben McPoland

Ben McPoland digs into a little-known Nasdaq-listed growth stock that is using AI tools to drive significant revenue growth.

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If someone starts investing now with £18 a day, how much might they have by Christmas?

| Christopher Ruane

How could someone start investing under £20 a day and aim to have a portfolio worth over £85k within a…

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How much passive income could 5 years of fully using an ISA earn?

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane demonstrates that there's more than one way to use the full ISA contribution allowance now to target passive…

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A stock market crash could help you retire years early. The reason’s simple

| Christopher Ruane

Will the next crash wreak havoc with your retirement plans -- or bring them forward? Our writer explains how plunging…

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Here’s how big an ISA’s needed to earn a £1,000 monthly passive income

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane explains how a Stocks and Shares ISA could be used by someone aiming to earn a four-figure monthly…

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