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Is this battered small-cap stock now a canny contrarian buy?

| Paul Summers

Spread-betting firm CMC Markets plc (LON:CMCX) rises on news that client activity has stabilised. Is the recovery on?

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I’d buy these 2 FTSE 250 dividend growth stocks for a Stocks and Shares ISA today

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones says this FTSE 250 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) growth stock and high-income rival could balance your Stocks and Shares ISA portfolio…

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Can these 2 soaring FTSE 100 growth shares keep on going in 2019?

| Alan Oscroft

The FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) isn't just a target for dividend stocks. Here are two of its top growth share…

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Can BritBox and Love Island really help bolster ITV shares?

| Karl Loomes

ITV plc (LON: ITV) hopes more of a good thing will help its bottom line.

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Forget buy-to-let! I’d buy this UK property investment

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

This UK property investment has returned 20% this year so far, smashing the returns from buy-to-let.

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Why I’d still buy FTSE 100 star-performer Diageo for my ISA

| Kevin Godbold

Diageo plc (LON: DGE) is improving its figures a bit each year and progressing shareholder returns – that’s exactly what…

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I still think this FTSE 250 growth stock could be a great long-term buy

| Paul Summers

These two stocks have been racing ahead since the beginning of 2019. Paul Summers remains positive on their long-term prospects.

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I’d buy both the Glaxo share price and AstraZeneca’s growth prospects today

| Harvey Jones

AstraZeneca plc (LON: AZN) has been pulling ahead of GlaxoSmithKline plc (LSE: GSK) but Harvey Jones says that could change.

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Many unhappy returns

| Owain Bennallack

Private investors often delude themselves about their performance.

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Forget buy-to-let, Bitcoin and the Cash ISA! I’d buy the Unilever share price now

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones says Unilever plc (LON: LON) looks a stone-cold buy in the current climate.

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Why I think it’s not too late to buy the soaring Saga share price

| G A Chester

G A Chester explains why he continues to see good value in Saga plc (LON:SAGA) and another flying mid-cap stock.

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What I’d do about the Whitbread share price right now

| Conor Coyle

Here’s where I think Whitbread plc (LON:WTB) shares are headed this year and beyond.

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Here’s why I’m focused on politics in the second half of 2019

| Ambrose O'Callaghan

I’m monitoring HSBC Holdings plc stock closely ahead of a political shake-up for the UK.

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Why I’d buy this investment trust ahead of Woodford Patient Capital

| G A Chester

G A Chester explains why he'd avoid Woodford Patient Capital Trust plc (LON:WPCT) and buy this alternative instead.

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Why ordering a new credit card for your next holiday may be a brilliant idea

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones says don't leave it any longer to book a competitive credit and debit card for your next trip.

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Two FTSE 100 stocks I’d add to my dividend portfolio today

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

These two FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) dividend stocks are priced to buy, says Edward Sheldon.

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Short sellers wouldn’t touch this FTSE 100 3% dividend stock. That’s why I’m buying!

| Vishesh Raisinghani

3i Group plc (LON: III) has delivered phenomenal returns based on steady cash flow for decades. That’s what makes it…

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A cash-rich FTSE 250 stock I’d buy alongside the BAE share price

| Alan Oscroft

I think this stock would make a good FTSE 250 (INDEXFTSE: MCX) partner for FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) dividend champion…

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This is what I’d do with the SSE share price right now

| Roland Head

Roland Head asks if it's time to start buying SSE plc (LON: SSE).

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Forget a Cash ISA, I’d buy these FTSE 100 dividend growth stocks today

| Alan Oscroft

Here are two FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) stocks with great dividend records, which I think should beat the pants off…

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Why I’d still buy GlaxoSmithKline’s 4.8% dividend yield for my ISA

| Kevin Godbold

GlaxoSmithKline plc (LON: GSK) is focused on strengthening its R&D pipeline alongside the execution of new product launches.

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Why I remain bullish on this FTSE 250 dividend stock after today’s news

| Paul Summers

Paul Summers remains bullish on this defensive FTSE 250 (LON:INDEXFTSE:MCX) stock.

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2 FTSE 100 dividend stocks I believe can help you quit your job

| Alan Oscroft

If you're looking for retirement income from the FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX), I reckon we could be in one of…

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I’d buy shares in this 4% dividend payer with decent growth-potential

| Kevin Godbold

I reckon the growth story is alive and kicking with this stock, albeit in the shade of lacklustre performance from…

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Is the ITV share price heading for 200p again?

| Roland Head

Investors gave the latest ITV plc (LON: ITV) figures a warm welcome. Roland Head explains why he remains bullish.

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Have £2,000 to invest? Here are 2 dividend stocks I’d buy in an ISA today

| Harvey Jones

Looking for income and share price growth for your Stocks and Shares ISA? Harvey Jones says these two stocks could…

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1 FTSE 100 stock and 1 mid-cap I’d buy right now

| G A Chester

This FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) stock and this mid-cap have the potential to deliver strong returns for investors buying today, argues…

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Forget the Cash ISA! I think this FTSE 250 stock yielding 6.2% is all you need

| Rupert Hargreaves

Here's just one FTSE 250 (INDEXFTSE:MCX) stock that offers a better return than most Cash ISAs today.

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Forget the Aston Martin share price, I’d buy this FTSE 250 income champion instead

| Rupert Hargreaves

The outlook for Aston Martin Lagonda Global Holdings plc (LON:AML) looks bleak so I'd sell up and buy this FTSE…

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Forget ASOS, I think Joules is a better Brexit bet

| Kirsteen Mackay

ASOS plc's (LON:ASC) share price is sliding but I think Joules Group plc (LON:JOUL) is set up for a brighter…

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Should you buy the De La Rue share price (and its 10% yield) as the SFO launches probe?

| Royston Wild

A Serious Fraud Office probe is the latest problem facing De La Rue plc (LON: DLAR) and its investors. Is…

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This FTSE 100 share’s price has risen sharply. Would I buy it now?

| Manika Premsingh

Manika Premsingh thinks FTSE100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) listed Burberry Group plc (LON: BRBY) might be expensive, but it’s still a good…

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How I’d build a second income stream with these FTSE 100 dividend stocks

| Alan Oscroft

The FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) includes some great income-generating stocks, but they're not always the obvious ones.

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Why I think the BT share price will head higher in the next 12 months

| Karl Loomes

Are BT Group - class A common stock (LON:BT-A) shares oversold and undervalued?

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Why I’d buy the Barclays share price and this 7%+ yielding FTSE 250 bargain

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones spots two bargains in Barclays plc (LON: BARC) and a FTSE 250 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) dividend hero.

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A FTSE 250 stock I’d buy to complement the Aviva share price

| Alan Oscroft

The Aviva plc (LON: AV) share price looks cheap to me, but so does this FTSE 250 (INDEXFTSE: MCX) prospect.

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Forget a Cash ISA! I’d buy this recovering stock and its 3.75% dividend yield

| Kevin Godbold

My guess is that if I bought some of these shares today, I’ll be glad I did when it comes…

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This top growth stock’s share price has almost halved in less than a year. Time to buy?

| Paul Summers

AIM-listed superstock Fevertree Drinks plc (LON:FEVR) falls on news of slowing growth. Paul Summers takes a closer look at the…

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Can you bank on these 2 FTSE 100 oil stocks to boost your cash?

| Mark Howitt

Are the two biggest oil giants worth your money?

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Got £2,000 to invest? I’d buy the Lloyds share price and this FTSE 250 dividend stock

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones says Lloyds Banking Group plc (LON: LLOY) is a strong income prospect, but this FTSE 250 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) dividend…

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