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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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Has the turnaround finally started for Diageo shares?

| Stephen Wright

Diageo shares have endured a brutal few years. But there are signs — fragile ones — that the worst might…

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Meet the £2 UK AI stock that’s smashing the FTSE 100 in June

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

This under-the-radar UK stock's soaring at the moment due to the fact the company's winning deals in the artificial intelligence…

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Could you be the next Warren Buffett?

| Stephen Wright

Warren Buffett built a $1trn company from a single share bought for his teenage self. I think his approach holds…

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1 penny stock yielding 5.3% that could rocket 201%, according to this broker

| Ben McPoland

Ben McPoland highlights a 21p penny stock that's trading very cheaply while also offering passive income potential. What's the catch?

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How much should a 40-year-old invest each month to match the State Pension?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Here's how some investors could replicate the full UK State Pension with just £330 a month in 12-and-a-half years via…

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Could owning SpaceX help someone aim for a million?

| Christopher Ruane

What could a growth stock like SpaceX potentially offer someone who wants to aim for a million in the stock…

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Here’s 1 of my favourite beginner UK stocks to consider buying now with £1,000

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Once a corporate zombie, this UK stock's now a quality compounder. Here's why I think it could be one of…

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The top 3 FTSE shares for beginner investors to consider buying in 2026

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Looking to start investing? Here are three FTSE shares that institutional analysts believe make brilliant first buys for a beginner…

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3 British dividend stocks to consider for passive income this summer

| Mark Hartley

As summer kicks off in earnest, Mark Hartley takes a look at some British dividend stocks that could make excellent…

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A dividend share yielding 10.2%! Should I buy before it’s too late?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

With the stock market reaching new record highs, double-digit dividend yields are getting rarer. But this income stock still has…

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Missed the 5,290% rally? Here’s the secret to earning passive income while you sleep

| Stephen Wright

Could an unfashionable but highly durable monthly dividend stock with a 5.2% yield be the key to unlocking long-term passive…

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£500 buys 60 shares in this red-hot growth stock!

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Even after it erupted 174% in six months, investors can still snap up 60 shares today with just £500. But…

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Could a second income become more important than a pay rise?

| Andrew Mackie

Andrew Mackie asks whether a second income is becoming more important than a pay rise for building financial resilience over…

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£250 buys 227 shares in this 7.9%-yielding income stock!

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Got a small lump sum? Zaven Boyrazian explores an overlooked FTSE 250 income stock offering a juicy 7.9% yield that's…

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Here’s how to invest £18,182 in an ISA for a 5.5% dividend yield

| Ken Hall

Ken Hall has done the maths on how to invest a sizeable sum for an above-average dividend yield, with three…

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How much should a 45-year-old put in a SIPP each month to try for a million?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

A SIPP can turn a 45-year-old into a millionaire. Zaven Boyrazian explains how and explores one stock that's already made…

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Forget buy-to-let! Aim for a million with a Stocks and Shares ISA instead

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

In 2026, using a Stocks and Shares ISA to make a million could be a far wiser approach than buy-to-let.…

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6.7% yield! Is Imperial Brands an irresistible FTSE 100 share to consider?

| Royston Wild

Imperial Brands' mighty dividend yields make it a go-to stock for many investors. But Royston Wild thinks it might be…

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How much longer can the Diageo share price stay this low?

| Alan Oscroft

The Diageo share price has been among the FTSE 100's worst performers over five years, but the new boss might…

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An 8% average yield from income stocks? Consider these 3 ETFs for passive income

| Royston Wild

Looking for stable dividends with top income stocks? Royston Wild reveals three top exchange-traded funds (ETFs) that deserve a close…

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Up 50% in 5 years, the Aviva share price might be just getting started

| Alan Oscroft

The Aviva share price recovery has been one of the FTSE 100's best in the past decade or more. And…

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Here’s the very latest Barclays share price target upgrade

| Alan Oscroft

The Barclays share price growth has continued with another 55% in the past 12 months, and City analysts are still…

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3 space stocks to consider on the S&P 500 (and SpaceX isn’t one of them)

| Mark Hartley

SpaceX may be the big name of the moment but it’ll be awhile before it secures an S&P 500 listing.…

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At less than £7, the Aviva share price looks very attractive right now. Here’s why

| Mark Hartley

Mark Hartley outlines a 10-year dividend and buyback forecast that makes the current Aviva share price look like a bargain…

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Could a Stocks and Shares ISA eventually replace the State Pension?

| Andrew Mackie

Andrew Mackie explores whether a Stocks and Shares ISA could one day replace the State Pension and what it would…

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Up over 250%, are these AI names still among the top stocks to buy?

| Harshil Patel

Shares in Arm Holdings and Marvell Technology have soared in 2026. Our writer explores if these large tech stocks are…

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Are Tesco shares losing their momentum?

| Christopher Ruane

Tesco shares have wobbled in recent days after a first-quarter trading update was met with a collective shrug in the…

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Rolls-Royce shares are at it again!

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane thinks Rolls-Royce shares' strong recent performance, although not grabbing the headlines as much as before, are still noteworthy.

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Most Britons miss out on the first 20 years of investment compounding. Here’s how a Junior ISA or SIPP can change that

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Compounding is the secret to building wealth. And with a Junior SIPP or individual savings account, children in the UK…

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I missed out on Tesla stock. So should I buy SpaceX?

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane missed out on the years of surging Tesla stock values, because he hadn’t invested. Could SpaceX offer him…

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If you had maxed your ISA for 20 years, here’s the passive income it could now generate

| Andrew Mackie

Andrew Mackie asks what 20 years of ISA investing could be worth — and why consistency matters more than contribution…

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3 reasons to consider buying Barclays shares for an ISA or SIPP at £5

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Barclays' shares have moved higher recently. And Edward Sheldon sees the potential for further gains given the banking backdrop.

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How UK shares could build a £339,849 ISA

| James Beard

Is it really possible to achieve a substantial six-figure ISA by investing in UK shares? Based on recent history, James…

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The World Cup guide to the FTSE 100

| Stephen Wright

With the World Cup in full swing, Stephen Wright lines up the FTSE 100 against the world's footballing nations. And…

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No savings at 50? Here’s how to use the Warren Buffett method to target substantial retirement wealth

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Warren Buffett made most of his fortune after 50. His stock-picking method could help build a £661,000 retirement pot when…

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Forget the AI hype! UK stocks offer tangible returns at bargain prices

| Stephen Wright

Stephen Wright thinks investors who prefer proven businesses while everyone else focuses on unprofitable startups should check out UK stocks.

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1 REIT I’ve bought for a lifetime of passive income!

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

This unloved UK REIT has increased its dividends for 16 years in a row and now pays an impressive 5%…

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Up 3.5% this month, is it time for UK investors to cycle back into the more domestically-focused FTSE 250 index?

| Mark Hartley

As the FTSE 250 enjoys a resurgence of interest, it’s been quietly edging ahead of the UK’s main index. Mark…

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Are investors looking for income stocks in the wrong places?

| Andrew Mackie

Andrew Mackie looks at FTSE 100 income stocks and why the highest yields may not always deliver the most reliable…

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Lloyds shares are near a 12-month high! Is it really time to think about buying?

| Stephen Wright

Lloyds Banking Group shares have had a strong run. Stephen Wright looks at the cycle, the rate outlook, and a…

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