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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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This FTSE AIM travel business could absolutely skyrocket in 2025

| Dr. James Fox

FTSE AIM stock Jet2 appears to be a bargain in plain sight. I’m desperately searching for reasons not to buy…

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This Bank of England news makes me fear for Lloyds and its share price!

| Royston Wild

Warnings of weak economic growth, resurgent inflation, and falling interest rates pose a toxic cocktail for Lloyds' share price.

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2 UK shares that could soar if interest rates sprint lower!

| Royston Wild

The Bank of England's latest meeting has fed speculation of swingeing interest rate cuts. I think these UK shares could…

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My favourite FTSE dividend stock just jumped 17%! So why am I sad?

| Ben McPoland

This investor has mixed feelings today as a quality dividend stock from the FTSE 250 surged higher in his portfolio.…

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Here’s why AstraZeneca stock jumped nearly 6% in the FTSE 100 today

| Ben McPoland

FTSE 100 heavyweight AstraZeneca helped propel the blue-chip index to a record high today. Here's what investors were cheering.

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Interest rates fall again! Here are 3 FTSE dividend growth shares to consider buying

| Paul Summers

As interest on cash savings becomes increasingly less attractive, Paul Summers has been looking at dividend growth shares for passive…

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Up 10% today, I think this FTSE 250 growth share could continue to surge!

| Royston Wild

Babcock International's flying after upgrading its full-year forecasts. I think the FTSE 250 defence share might just be getting started.

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The AstraZeneca share price jumps 5% on today’s strong results – but is it too expensive?

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones hails the brilliant long-term performance of the AstraZeneca share price, but wonders whether the FTSE 100's biggest company…

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Is this my chance to buy Alphabet shares?

| Stephen Wright

A big step up in AI spending at Google has investors nervous, but has it created an opportunity to buy…

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£10k in savings? Here’s how an investor could aim for a monthly second income of £1,200

| Mark Hartley

Mark David Hartley considers how investors could build towards an early retirement plan with a second income from a portfolio…

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2 cheap shares to consider buying in a £20k ISA for income of £1,000 a year

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones loves buying cheap shares and says these two FTSE 100 stocks look tempting today, especially as they offer…

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Is it worth me buying Lloyds shares for 61p after a 49% rise?

| Simon Watkins

Lloyds shares have risen significantly from their one-year traded low seen last February, which could mean no value is left…

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I think this FTSE 100 fashion stock could skyrocket in 2025

| Mark Hartley

JD Sports has had a disastrous few months of losses but 2025 looks primed to be the year for this…

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Down 13%, this FTSE gem delivers a 9.4% yield and looks 57% undervalued to me!

| Simon Watkins

This is one of very few FTSE 100 stocks with a combination of a 9%+ yield, forecast earnings growth of…

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At £26.46 Shell’s share price is down 10% from its 12-month traded high, so should I buy more now?

| Simon Watkins

Shell is looking to close the longstanding valuation gap between its share price and its peers by aggressively targeting more…

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I’ve got a queasy feeling about the Diageo share price

| Harvey Jones

The Diageo share price has been hit by one piece of bad news after another, and Harvey Jones is finding…

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This FTSE 250 stock could jump 23% in 2025

| Stephen Wright

Dowlais shares are trading at 69.45p, despite a takeover offer worth 85.2p. So should investors rush to buy the FTSE…

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With major new agreements now signed, does BAE Systems’ share price look an unmissable bargain to me at £12.08?

| Simon Watkins

I think BAE Systems’ share price is down on the false assumption that the global security threat will fall in…

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I asked ChatGPT what it thought Warren Buffett’s favourite stock was. Here’s what it said

| Dr. James Fox

Warren Buffett is the most successful investor at least in terms of net wealth. So, what is his favourite stock…

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£5,000 invested in Barclays shares 3 years ago is now worth…

| Dr. James Fox

Barclays shares have vastly outperformed the market over the past 12 months, but it’s a different story over the longer…

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Just released: the 3 best growth-focused stocks to buy in February [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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2 flying small-cap stocks to consider for a winning shares portfolio!

| Royston Wild

These small-cap stocks have enjoyed strong price gains since New Year's Day. Royston Wild reckons they could keep on climbing…

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Here’s how I’m trying to build a second income using a Stocks and Shares ISA

| Alan Oscroft

To target a second income from the stock market, it's surely best for us to look for high dividends, isn't…

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Here are the latest growth forecasts for Greggs shares to 2026!

| Royston Wild

Greggs shares have tanked at the beginning of 2025! Does this represent an attractive dip buying opportunity for growth investors?

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Want a £1,000 passive income? 2 stocks to consider buying with a £20k lump sum

| Ken Hall

Ken Hall evaluates two FTSE 100 dividend shares with high yields that investors should consider when building a passive income.

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£10,000 invested in Vodafone shares 5 years ago is now worth…

| Paul Summers

It may be one of the UK's biggest companies but Vodafone shares have been on a downward trajectory for many…

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2 S&P 500 stocks using AI to fuel explosive growth

| Ben McPoland

The S&P 500 is packed with companies harnessing artificial intelligence in powerful and innovative ways. Our writer considers two of…

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Up 68%! Here’s 1 FTSE 100 high-flyer with an eye on the future

| John Fieldsend

The FTSE 100 isn't renowned for its growth stocks, but following a 68% climb, this might be one for investors…

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Here’s what £1,000 invested in the FTSE 250 a year ago would have earned

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer considers what would have happened if an investor had put £1,000 into a FTSE 250 tracker a year…

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With Q3 revenue up 5%, why does the Vodafone share price keep falling?

| James Beard

Despite reporting a rise in sales, the Vodafone share price fell 7%. Our writer looks at the reasons why the…

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The GSK share price jumps 6% on positive FY 2024 results. Is it a stock to consider now?

| Mark Hartley

Mark Hartley weighs up the growing potential in GSK as its share price makes rare gains following a promising set…

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Here’s how £320 could put a stock market beginner on the path to riches this February

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane explains how someone with a few hundred pounds and no stock market experience could start building a portfolio…

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GSK shares leap 5% as results top forecasts and guidance is upgraded! Can they keep rising?

| Royston Wild

Strong full-year trading and an improving outlook have propelled GSK's share price higher, as Royston Wild explains.

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I asked ChatGPT to build the perfect Stocks and Shares ISA – and here it is!

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones called on artificial intelligence to help him decide where to invest this year's Stocks and Shares ISA allowance.…

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The Diageo share price could be a long-term bargain. But is it?

| Christopher Ruane

This shareholder reckons a strong brand portfolio could mean the Diageo share price turns out to be a bargain. So…

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£10,000 invested in Rolls-Royce shares 2 years ago is now worth…

| Dr. James Fox

Rolls-Royce shares have been the FTSE 100’s biggest success story in recent years, driving the index higher. Dr James Fox…

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As the share price falls after Q3 results, DCC is still my top FTSE 100 stock to buy

| Stephen Wright

As the DCC share price falls after an uninspiring trading update, Stephen Wright still sees an opportunity to add to…

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I asked ChatGPT what advice it would give Warren Buffett. Here’s what it said

| Mark Hartley

Warren Buffett is the last person on Earth that needs help from AI but Mark Hartley couldn't resist finding out…

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Why a P/E ratio of 424 doesn’t (necessarily) make Palantir shares overvalued

| Stephen Wright

Stephen Wright turns to mountaineering and Warren Buffett to figure out how to value shares in an AI company that…

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Do Barclays’ tech woes highlight a growing risk for bank shares?

| Christopher Ruane

Barclays' recent IT problems aren't just a short-term worry for customers. They also underline a long-term concern about UK bank…

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