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Image source: Getty Images I’m searching for the best growth shares to buy in 2026. And I think I’ve come up with some terrific ideas. Greatland Resources, Babcock International, Ibstock, and Allianz Technology Trust (LSE:ATT) are four top growth contenders that deserve serious consideration. With each of them also trading at rock-bottom prices, I think there’s scope for them to soar in value in the New Year. Want to know why? Read on. Gold-plated bargain Greatland Resources shares have surged in 2025, reflecting another strong year for gold. The business digs for the yellow metal (along with copper) from the…

Image source: Getty Images As the year draws to a close, the Rolls-Royce (LSE: RR) share price is losing momentum. That’s hardly surprising given its recent crazy breakneck growth. Shares in the aircraft engine manufacturer have climbed an unbelievable 1,081% in the last three years. No other FTSE 100 stock can touch it. It’s basically turned itself from a basket case into the UK’s most exciting growth share. It’s still managed to grow 90% in the last 12 months. But is this as good as it gets? FTSE 100 star Rolls-Royce is no longer a recovery play. And it’s definitely…

Image source: Getty Images Buying UK shares is a brilliant way to build long-term wealth, and the earlier investors start the better. Many delay because they think a big lump sum is required, but in practice it isn’t. That’s an issue, because every delay is damaging. Missing out on two or three years right at the start can seriously set an investor back. Let’s say somebody starts investing £100 a month from age 25 and keeps going to age 65. If that pot grows at 7% a year, by age 65 it will stand at £256,331. If they delay just…

Image source: Getty Images High-yielding stocks can be very attractive to income investors. However, dividend shares need to be treated carefully, as a high yield can sometimes be unsustainable. So when I spotted a stock offering 10.41%, I did some more research to see if it was the best in the index or something to avoid. No alarm bells on stock volatility I’m talking about Ashmore Group (LSE:ASHM). For those unfamiliar, it’s an asset manager specialising in emerging markets. This means it invests (and manages investments) in emerging market stocks and bonds. In terms of revenue, it charges management fees…

Image source: Getty Images While dividends are never guaranteed, with the right strategy it’s possible to generate a second income that supports a comfortable retirement. In fact, thanks to the enormous payouts UK shares often pay, retirees can realistically expect financial freedom by buying dividend stocks. This is comforting in an age when the future of the State Pension comes under increased scrutiny. Yet setting up a passive income portfolio takes some preparation and regular attention. Want to know how to get started? Falling yields Dividend yields on FTSE 100 and FTSE 250 shares have historically ranged between 3% and…

Image source: Getty Images Scottish Mortgage Investment Trust (LSE:SMT) is a FTSE 100 favourite among retail investors, including some writers here at The Motley Fool. That’s partly because it offers exposure to growth companies that aren’t listed on public markets. Importantly, these aren’t start-ups in dimly lit garages. Scottish Mortgage has chunky, long-held stakes in some of the world’s most ground-breaking unlisted firms. For example, payments infrastructure provider Stripe processed roughly $1.4trn in total payment volume last year. That was equivalent to about 1.3% of global GDP! Meanwhile, TikTok owner ByteDance surpassed Facebook and Instagram parent Meta in global revenue…

Image source: Getty Images Penny stock Made Tech (LSE: MTEC) is having a great day today (Wednesday 10 December). As I write this, it’s up more than 25%. Analysts reckon it can climb much higher though. Currently, the average 12-month price target is well above the current share price. Strong half-year trading update The reason the stock is up today is that the company – which helps government organisations and regulated industries with digital transformation – just put out an impressive trading update. For the six-month period ended 30 November, performance was significantly ahead of expectations. Revenue for the period…

Image source: Getty Images I aim to invest money into my ISA and SIPP regularly to build long-term wealth. As such, I’m always on the lookout for stocks to buy. However, after digging into the following pair, I’m going to avoid them. Here’s why. The last time I looked at Trump Media & Technology Group (NASDAQ:DJT) in November 2024, I was very bearish. Back then, the owner of social media platform Truth Social traded for $31, which put the stock on an obscene price-to-sales (P/S) ratio of 1,000+. Fast forward to now, Trump Media stock has crashed 64% to $11.30. Yet the…

Image source: Getty Images Historically, the FTSE 250 tends to have a higher average dividend yield than the FTSE 100. At the moment, it’s at 3.51%, an extra 0.39% above the main index. This can make it an attractive place to look for investors seeking to build a solid monthly passive income. Here’s the breakdown of how the strategy could work. Taking advantage of opportunities Even though the average yield is 3.51%, 16 stocks have yields above 8%. When looking to target a generous level of dividend income, an investor could consider high-yielding shares. This means that the actual amount…

Image source: Getty Images If investors were asked to name 2025’s most popular UK stock, I’d wager many would say Rolls-Royce. Its shares have rocketed more than 1,000% in three years, after all. Others might give a shout out to Lloyds Banking Group, a regular dividend growth favourite, or gold and silver miner Fresnillo after its 300% climb over the last year. None of those make the top spot. The most bought stock this year took me by complete surprise. It’s a company whose shares have risen just 4.35% over the last year and fallen 3.6% over five. The name…