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The National Lottery’s 25 years old today! Here’s what you could have made by buying UK stocks

| Royston Wild

Looking to get rich with the National Lottery? Forget about it, says Royston Wild. This is a much better way…

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Why I might buy this soaring stock alongside the Glaxo (GSK) share price

| Alan Oscroft

I say GlaxoSmithKline (LON: GSK) is a great investment, but why is this blue-sky biotech making the headlines right now?

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Why I think the easyJet share price could gain from the Thomas Cook collapse

| Alan Oscroft

Shares in easyJet (LON: EZJ) pick up as the firm eyes the package holiday market, but I think there's a…

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Looking to invest £5k in your ISA? Make sure you avoid this type of value trap!

| Stepan Lavrouk

Companies in declining industries may seem attractive, but they are rarely worth the trouble.

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Looking to retire early? Dividend yields of up to 9% that I’d buy for my ISA before December

| Royston Wild

Looking to get rich from UK dividend stocks? Royston Wild discusses three income shares he thinks you should buy for…

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Buy Sirius Minerals (SXX)? I’d rather back this FTSE 100 growth stock

| Paul Summers

Sirius Minerals plc (LON:SXX) could you make you a mint but today's results suggest this top stock is a far…

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Forget Bitcoin! I’d invest in these 2 FTSE 100 growth stocks today to make a million

| Peter Stephens

I think these two FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) shares could offer better growth potential and value for money than Bitcoin.

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Forget the National Lottery and NS&I Premium Bonds! I’d buy these 2 FTSE 100 shares today

| Peter Stephens

I think these two FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) shares offer superior risk/reward opportunities to the National Lottery or Premium Bonds.

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£2k to invest? I’d buy this FTSE 250 growth stock and FTSE 100 falling knife Centrica

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones says he'd buy FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) listed Centrica plc (LON: CNA) and this FTSE 250 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) grower, but…

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This share’s rocketed 14% today! Is it time to buy it for your ISA?

| Royston Wild

Royston Wild examines a small-cap whose share price is exploding in Tuesday business. Is it time for you to join…

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Should you buy this fallen growth stock after 20% price crash?

| Alan Oscroft

A profit warning has pushed this stock down heavily, but the negative reaction could be overdone.

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Forget buy-to-let! I’m tempted by this 6.6% property-backed dividend yield

| Kevin Godbold

This company has just stepped up its development activity to meet demand.

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Have £3k to spend? A 6% dividend yield I’d buy for my ISA before December

| Royston Wild

This monster dividend yield is a great buy before the new month rolls in, says Royston Wild.

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Political uncertainty stopping you buying stocks? Here’s what Warren Buffett says!

| T Sligo

Warren Buffett often has wise words to say about business. What does he think when it comes to investing in…

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You’ve played the Lottery for 25 years and still aren’t rich! Here’s a better way to make a million

| Harvey Jones

The National Lottery is 25 years old. Harvey Jones says you'd be better off playing the stock market.

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2 dividend plus growth stocks I think are perfect for a 2019 ISA

| Alan Oscroft

Rising dividends, low debt, and earnings growth potential. My two 2019 ISA picks today tick all of those boxes.

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Forget a Cash ISA! I’d invest £20k in these 2 FTSE 100 dividend champions yielding 5%

| Rupert Hargreaves

If you're looking for income, you should ignore the Cash ISA and buy these FTSE 100 income stars instead, according…

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Forget Ted Baker! This stock could be a better fit for your ISA

| T Sligo

Are shares in Burberry worth picking up, or is Ted Baker a bargain at a better price? Let's have a…

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Forget Bitcoin. I’m aiming for big financial gains here

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Small growth stocks can turn £1k into £2k, £10k, or even £20k, says Edward Sheldon.

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BT’s share price has fallen below 200p. Here’s why I’m still not buying

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Falling revenue and the possibility of a dividend cut are just some of the reasons Edward Sheldon is avoiding BT…

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Forget Bitcoin and gold! I think these two dividend yields could make you richer

| Andy Ross

Andy Ross thinks these two high-yielding shares have the ingredients to make investors superior returns in the coming years.

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Why I think Sainsbury’s will keep being a loser in 2020

| Andy Ross

The Sainsbury’s (LON: SBRY) share price is likely to remain under pressure, I think, and here’s why.

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This is currently the highest dividend yield stock in the FTSE 250. Would I buy it?

| Jon Smith

New River Reit has a very high dividend yield, but does this mean it is a golden buy? Jonathan Smith…

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FTSE 100 investors! An investment theme I’m watching now

| Tezcan Gecgil, PhD

The FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) and FTSE 250 (INDEXFTSE:MCX) offer ways to participate in the growth of emerging market economies.

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Would Warren Buffett invest in Greggs?

| Michael Taylor

Greggs’ share price is up over 60% so far in 2019, but Michael Taylor explains why he is a buyer.

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Thinking about investing in telecoms? Here’s how the Labour nationalisation plan might affect you!

| Stepan Lavrouk

It’s not just shareholders of BT (LON: BT.A) that are affected - companies like Virgin Media will also have to…

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£5k to spend on your ISA? These growth stocks will make you jump for joy

| Royston Wild

Looking to grab some dirt-cheap growth heroes today? These shares could be just what you're searching for.

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Labour’s ‘free broadband’ threat to the BT share price, and what I’d do about it

| Alan Oscroft

Does Jeremy Corbyn's plan to nationalise part of BT (LON: BT-A) mean we should avoid the shares? Here's what I…

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Will the Royal Mail share price ever get back to its 330p IPO price?

| G A Chester

Royal Mail shares are trading 30% below their 2013 IPO price and over 60% below their all-time high of last…

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Have £5k to spend? Dividend growth stocks I’d buy for my ISA before December

| Royston Wild

Looking to supercharge income flows from your Stocks & Shares ISA? This FTSE 250 dividend stock could be just what…

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One FTSE 100 stock I would buy today

| Vandita Jadeja

With a consistent dividend payout and strong fundamentals, Tesco has a lot working in its favour.

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ISA investors! Should you buy this dividend growth stock before December?

| Royston Wild

Should you load this dividend grower into your Stocks & Shares ISA? Royston Wild gives the lowdown.

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Why I believe Marks & Spencer shares could halve

| Michael Taylor

Marks & Spencer stock has already tumbled nearly 70%, but Michael Taylor believes they will fall a lot more.

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Global dividends surge to Q3 record! What can income investors expect in 2020?

| Royston Wild

Dividends keep on surging in the third quarter. But what can share investors expect in the New Year?

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Retirement savings: I’d buy these 2 FTSE 100 dividend shares to beat the State Pension

| Peter Stephens

I think these two FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) stocks could offer high income returns that provide a passive income in retirement.

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I’d ditch buy-to-let property and buy these 2 FTSE 100 dividend shares right now

| Peter Stephens

I think these two FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) shares could deliver superior income returns to a buy-to-let property.

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Tencent bets £40m on UK video game shares. Here’s what I’d do now

| Tom Rodgers

Chinese money is flowing into these fast-growth AIM shares, which could give your portfolio a big boost, says Tom Rodgers.

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Terry Smith vs Warren Buffett: 3 differences in the way they invest

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Terry Smith has been called 'Britain's Warren Buffett.' But there are key differences in the way they invest, says Edward…

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The Sainsbury’s share price has fallen 33% in a year. Time to buy?

| G A Chester

After 30 years of hurt for investors, could Sainsbury's sorry performance be about to reverse?

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What is the best way to invest £50k?

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones says your £50,000 could grow into something much bigger, if you invest it wisely.

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