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Best British small-cap stocks to buy for January

| The Twelfth Magpie

We asked our freelance writers to share their best British small-cap stocks to buy in January, including fashion firms and…

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Best British small-cap stocks to buy for December

| The Twelfth Magpie

We asked our freelance writers to share their best British small-cap stocks to buy in December, including a couple of…

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Down 53% to 99p, insiders are loading up on this FTSE AIM stock

| Ben McPoland

Despite crashing in the FTSE All-Share Index in July, this growth stock can still double, say two City brokers. Why…

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This little-known 37p penny stock could rocket 60%, says 1 broker

| Ben McPoland

Ben McPoland explores a penny stock that has more than quadrupled from lows in 2024. Might an Andy Burnham government…

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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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2 value stocks down 35% that look too cheap to me

| Ben McPoland

According to City analysts, these under-the-radar value stocks are significantly underpriced right now. One is 92% below the average price…

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Could former penny share Filtronic still be a millionaire-maker at 320p?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

A tiny UK tech penny share has turned a few thousand pounds into life‑changing wealth. But can its rocket‑fuelled run…

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Meet the 69p penny stock that’s obliterated Nvidia in 2026!

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

While everyone’s busy chasing Nvidia shares, this tiny 69p UK penny stock has quietly exploded by almost 300% in less…

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Growth AND dividends? Check out this top cheap penny share!

| Royston Wild

Looking to get maximum bang for your buck? Consider this white-hot UK penny share with an 11.5% dividend yield and…

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2 UK penny stocks to check out in June

| Ben McPoland

Ben McPoland looks at a pair of promising penny stocks, one of which carries a price target that's 147% higher…

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£1,000 buys 531 shares in this UK defence and nuclear stock that’s tipped to soar

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

This UK stock offers growth and income at an attractive valuation. Could it be worth considering for an ISA or…

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1 ex-penny share that could almost double from here, according to this broker

| Ben McPoland

Ben McPoland asks whether this dividend-paying travel booking platform, which used to trade as a penny share, is worth checking…

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Is this ex-penny stock at 7p my road to riches?

| Ben McPoland

This former penny stock's up more than 100% inside a year and has a very large commercial opportunity. Should I…

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Here’s why this under-the-radar penny share just jumped 25% to 15p

| Ben McPoland

This penny share has suddenly burst into life down the bottom of Ben McPoland's ISA portfolio. Down by more than…

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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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Here’s how this penny stock turned £10,000 into £11,216 yesterday!

| Muhammad Cheema

Helix Exploration saw its shares rise by 12.2% yesterday. Muhammad Cheema takes a closer look at the UK penny stock…

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9 out of 9 analysts rate this FTSE small-cap stock a Strong Buy 

| Ben McPoland

If City analysts are right about this under-the-radar FTSE share, it could be set to deliver a 30% return over…

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£20,000 invested in these penny shares 5 years ago is now worth £42,260!

| Royston Wild

A lump sum invested across these penny shares would have more than doubled an ISA investor's money. Here's why they…

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2 dirt-cheap penny stocks I’m considering in May!

| Royston Wild

Searching for the best value small-cap shares? Royston Wild reveals two penny stocks he's considering for his ISA -- including…

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£5,000 invested in red-hot UK growth stock ITM Power 5 days ago is now worth…

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

UK stock ITM Power is getting a lot of attention at the moment. Because the company just partnered with one…

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£150 to spare? Consider buying this 7p penny stock

| Ben McPoland

Our writer thinks this under-the-radar penny stock has interesting growth potential due to the company's strong brand and domestic economy.

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This penny stock could be one of the best defence plays on the AIM

| Dr. James Fox

Dr James Fox takes a look at a penny stock that's just crossed the £50m market-cap milestone. He believes it…

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2 badly beaten-down small caps to consider for a £20,000 Stocks and Shares ISA

| Ben McPoland

Ben McPoland highlights a pair of UK small caps that have sold off heavily, making them worth considering for a…

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This FTSE small-cap stock can surge 105%, says one broker

| Ben McPoland

Ben McPoland highlights a FTSE small-cap share that's trading cheaply and offering a dividend for the first time since 2019.

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Down 93%, should I load up on this penny stock while it’s under 1p?

| Ben McPoland

The small-cap company behind this penny stock is eyeing up a substantial global market opportunity. So why did it crash…

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Forget short-term pain! Consider these penny shares for long-term gain

| Royston Wild

Are you looking for classic penny shares to pick up on the cheap? Here are three that Royston Wild believes…

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Down 21% in less than 2 months, this FTSE small-cap stock’s worth a look today

| Ben McPoland

Despite rising 8% yesterday, this 177p growth stock from the FTSE AIM 100 Index is significantly lower than where it…

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An insider just splashed £168k on this 6p penny share

| Ben McPoland

A company's chair has been loading up on this under-the-radar penny share recently. Ben McPoland takes a closer look at…

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£1,000 buys 8,403 shares of this red-hot penny stock that’s smashing the FTSE 100

| Ben McPoland

Ben McPoland highlights an under-the-radar penny stock that's being driven higher by strong sales momentum and a first-ever profit.

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3 small-cap UK defence shares that are crushing BAE Systems and Rolls-Royce

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

FTSE 100 defence shares like BAE Systems are in a strong uptrend right now. But check out the returns from…

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Keir Starmer just helped send these FTSE 100 shares higher

| Ben McPoland

News tied to the UK Prime Minister lifted several FTSE 100 shares today. But an AIM-listed small-cap could also be…

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3 promising penny stocks that suffered in 2025… but could rebound in 2026!

| Mark Hartley

Mark Hartley outlines the risk vs reward investment thesis of three undervalued British penny stocks that present a strong argument…

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£1,000 buys 15,900 shares in this penny stock that’s been smashing Greggs

| Ben McPoland

This intriguing penny stock has surged since this time last year. Should adventurous investors consider it today while it's at…

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£1,000 buys 543 shares in this red-hot UK defence stock that’s smashing BAE Systems

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

BAE Systems' shares tend to steal the spotlight when UK defence stocks are in focus. But this stock's been a…

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I asked ChatGPT for a penny stock that could make me rich and it said…

| Ben McPoland

Ben McPoland turned to artificial intelligence (AI) to pick out a UK penny stock that might help him quit the…

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This UK penny stock could rocket 47%, says 1 broker

| Ben McPoland

According to one analyst team in the City, this unique UK small-cap stock is undervalued today. Is it worth a…

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2 exciting UK stocks tipped to double in 2026

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

These UK stocks have performed well for investors recently. However, analysts believe that they can climb much higher in the…

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2 under-the-radar UK stocks to consider buying in February

| Ben McPoland

Looking for stocks to buy for an ISA in February? Our writer highlights a couple of potential hidden gems he…

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3 penny shares tipped to soar 63% (or more) in 2026!

| Royston Wild

City brokers think these penny shares are set for lift-off over the next year. Here Royston Wild explains why they're…

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1 surging ex-penny stock to buy for the defence-spending revolution?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

This under-the-radar business is quietly surging as defence spending booms. So much so, after already almost tripling, it's now no…

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Prediction: FTSE share Filtronic will soar in 2026 as space stocks come into focus

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

FTSE share Filtronic has risen spectacularly over the last decade. And Edward Sheldon expects to see further share price gains…

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Meet the ex-penny share up 109% that has topped Rolls-Royce and Nvidia in 2025

| Ben McPoland

The share price of this investment trust has gone from pennies to above £1 over the past couple of years.…

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