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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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At 109.5p the Lloyds share price just hit an 18-year high! What should investors do?

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones knew the Lloyds share price was doing well, but didn't realise it was doing so well. Can the…

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Burnham as the next PM matters more for the FTSE 250 than FTSE 100. Here’s why…

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith explains why the change in Downing Street could cause volatility in the FTSE 250, and outlines one stock…

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Down 65% but yielding 6%! Is this FTSE 100 dividend stock an unmissable bargain?

| Paul Summers

Paul Summers takes a look at one FTSE 100 stock that's offering an above-average yield. But are the rewards worth…

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Here’s what you need to know about how Burnham policies might impact your Stocks and Shares and ISA

| Mark Hartley

As the Labour leadership race looks like a foregone conclusion, Mark Hartley explores the possible impact on Stocks and Shares…

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The London Stock Exchange just lost a hidden gem

| Ben McPoland

Up 30% today, this high-quality small cap is saying goodbye to the London Stock Exchange. Which FTSE 350 company might…

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Here’s how high these brokers think Greggs shares could soon climb!

| Alan Oscroft

Alan Oscroft thinks the decline of Greggs shares could be coming to its end. But the true long-term test might…

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Why I’d rather consider buying Lloyds shares over SpaceX

| Ken Hall

Investors have piled into SpaceX after its recent IPO. Ken Hall explains why he's looking at 'boring' Lloyds shares for…

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FTSE 100 banks retreat as investors react to political unrest. What lies ahead?

| Mark Hartley

Following Starmer's resignation, the FTSE 100 enjoyed a brief surge before retreating. Mark Hartley considers the long-term impact for UK…

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With yields of 8.4% and 7.9%, are these FTSE 250 shares perfect for a Stocks and Shares ISA?

| Alan Oscroft

FTSE 100 dividend yields might be lower, but there are plenty of smaller-cap companies for Stocks and Shares ISA investors…

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Are these the best UK shares to buy for passive income right now?

| Alan Oscroft

With the FTSE 100 strong, dividend yields aren't as attractive as they used to be. Alan Oscroft digs out some…

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Think a stock market crash would be bad? What if it could help you retire early?

| Christopher Ruane

Is a stock market crash always bad news? Not necessarily -- it can actually provide an opportunity for those investing…

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Could investing £10,000 in SpaceX stock make me a millionaire?

| Ben McPoland

SpaceX stock crashed 16% on the Nasdaq yesterday. Is this my chance to buy the dip and hold on for…

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Rolls-Royce shares could be set to climb a further 24% says this broker

| Alan Oscroft

Rolls-Royce shares are set to enter a solid few years of growth, driven by a best-in-class engine fleet. That's what…

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What could an Andy Burnham government mean for these FTSE 250 stocks?

| Stephen Wright

Stephen Wright considers what a change at the top of Labour might mean for two of his FTSE 250 holdings…

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The one thing about Lloyds shares that investors should be cautious about

| Muhammad Cheema

Investors have a lot of reasons to be optimistic about Lloyds shares right now. However, Muhammad Cheema looks at one…

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This FTSE passive income star has an 11.2% forecast yield and is potentially 72% undervalued!

| Simon Watkins

This passive income gem could be far stronger than many investors realise, with rising profits and deep undervaluation hinting at…

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A 6.7% forecast yield and 53% below ‘fair value’! 1 stunning FTSE income stock for investors to consider today?

| Simon Watkins

This income share could be gearing up for a powerful rebound, with rising demand and a high payout that may…

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Down 10% to below £6 now! Here’s why Glencore’s share price looks a bargain to me anywhere under £12.13

| Simon Watkins

Glencore’s share price appears seriously out of sync with its earnings outlook, leaving a gap that could offer long‑term investors…

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£500 gets 617 shares in one of the top FTSE income stocks to buy!

| Simon Watkins

Stocks to buy for long‑term second income are rare, especially with rising profits and cheap valuations, so this gem may…

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Why the SpaceX share price may soon face a stern reality test

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith explains why the SpaceX share price could be in for a tough few months as investors start to…

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I’ve opened a Junior SIPP for my daughter. What stock should I buy with £250?

| Ben McPoland

By adding small sums of money to a Junior SIPP each year, Ben McPoland hopes to provide his daughter with…

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Up 50% this year, this FTSE 250 stock’s smoking the index

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith explains why one FTSE 250 stock is outstripping the rest of the index, but wonders if the consumer…

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Down 14% to below £135, here’s where AstraZeneca’s deeply undervalued share price ‘should’ be trading today

| Simon Watkins

AstraZeneca’s share price is way below its fair value, providing a potentially great opportunity to lock into this high-growth pharma…

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Here’s how to invest £2,000 in a Stocks and Shares ISA for an 8% dividend yield

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones picks up on two income-paying FTSE shares that could give investors a banging yield inside a Stocks and…

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How much do you need in an ISA to target a £2,066 monthly passive income in 2066

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones shows how investing in FTSE 100 dividend shares inside an ISA allows you to look forward to retirement…

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Can anything save the Ocado share price?

| Cliff D'Arcy

Since its all-time high above £29 in autumn 2020, the Ocado share price has crashed by an incredible 94%. Is…

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What if the real SpaceX stock story isn’t about rockets at all?

| Andrew Mackie

Andrew Mackie looks at the investment case for SpaceX stock and whether investors are too quick to crowd into the…

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8% dividend yield! This REIT could be a BIG winner after Keir Starmer’s resignation

| Royston Wild

This real estate investment trust (REIT) is a key part of my portfolio. And it's outlook could get a whole…

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How much would someone need to invest in FTSE 100 shares to target £500 per month in passive income?

| Christopher Ruane

What would someone need to put into blue-chip FTSE 100 shares to try and earn thousands of pounds of dividends…

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Double a state pension thanks to dividend shares? Here’s how it could be done

| Christopher Ruane

Ever dreamt of matching the basic State Pension with the dividends from a portfolio of income shares? Our writer explains…

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Could Andy Burnham derail these FTSE passive income stocks?

| Ben McPoland

Our writer also highlights a passive income stock from the FTSE 250 index that might benefit from Andy Burnham becoming…

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Why has this FTSE 100 defence stock collapsed 7% today?

| Royston Wild

Babcock International shares have slumped after a frosty reception to its latest financial statement. Is the FTSE 100 stock now…

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Starmer resigns as PM — what could this mean for UK stocks and the FTSE 100?

| Andrew Mackie

Andrew Mackie looks at what a change of Prime Minister could mean for the FTSE 100, and whether investors will…

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Is a stock market crash brewing with SpaceX?

| Ben McPoland

The extreme valuation of SpaceX might be a harbinger of things to come in terms of a stock market crash,…

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Why was Warren Buffet able to thrash the market when most investors cannot even beat it?

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane explains how he has been applying some investing principles from the career of Warren Buffett in making his…

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Here’s why I’m hanging onto my Greggs shares, even though they’ve fallen

| Christopher Ruane

Greggs shares have seemed unloved by the stock market in recent years -- but out writer sees a lot to…

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Micron stock: 3 things UK investors need to know today

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Micron stock has shot up spectacularly this year on the back of high demand for memory chips. Here are three…

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Rolls-Royce shares have surged — but what if the real growth is still ahead of the market?

| Andrew Mackie

Andrew Mackie looks at Rolls-Royce shares and asks whether the market is still underestimating the next phase of growth.

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The Greggs share price has crashed 50%! Now see what it could be worth this time next year

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones says Greggs' share price has enjoyed its imperial phase, but with foreign expansion plans limited, the going could…

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Looking for stocks to buy? Here are 3 that could benefit after Keir Starmer’s resignation

| Mark Hartley

Following Keir Starmer’s resignation as UK Prime Minister, our writer assesses the market impact and considers stocks to buy that…

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