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Just released: April’s latest small-cap stock recommendation [PREMIUM PICKS]

| Mark Rogers

We believe the UK small-cap market offers a myriad of opportunities across a wide range of different businesses and industries.

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Forget investing for the next five years, 5 stocks that can last forever

| The Motley Fool Staff

Two US-listed stocks, and three right here in Blighty -- find out the names of five businesses that have our…

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Just released: our 3 best dividend-focused stocks to buy before May [PREMIUM PICKS]

| Mark Rogers

Our goal here is to highlight some of our past recommendations that we think are of particular interest today, due…

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Want to make your grandchildren rich? Consider buying these UK stocks

| The Motley Fool Staff

Four Fool UK writers share the stocks that they believe have a lot of runway to grow over the long…

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9 stocks that Fools have been buying!

| The Motley Fool Staff

Our Foolish freelancers are putting their money where their mouths are and buying these stocks in recent weeks.

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Just released: April’s higher-risk, high-reward stock recommendation [PREMIUM PICKS]

| Mark Rogers

Fire ideas will tend to be more adventurous and are designed for investors who can stomach a bit more volatility.

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5 stocks that Fools think are overvalued

| The Motley Fool Staff

There are a few famous value investors who spring to mind that might take one look at these stocks, and…

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Just released: our 3 top small-cap stocks to buy before May [PREMIUM PICKS]

| Mark Rogers

Small-cap shares tend to be more volatile than larger companies, so we suggest investors should look to build up a…

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3 UK stocks to consider for a recession

| James J. McCombie

High-quality UK stocks from defensive sectors might hold up better than others in a recession. Here are three I like.

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My defensive FTSE 100 stock picks for volatile markets

| James J. McCombie

Here are five FTSE 100 stocks that might help protect my portfolio when markets are choppy.

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What’s going on with the Unilever share price?

| Paul Summers

The Unilever plc (LON:ULVR) share price has lost ground this morning. Paul Summers thinks this is another great opportunity to…

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The Unilever share price is struggling. I’d buy this FTSE 100 stock now!

| Paul Summers

The Unilever plc (LON:ULVR) share price has been falling despite markets rallying. Paul Summers thinks this could be a great…

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Shares to buy: 3 reasons why I’d still love to buy these FTSE 100 stocks

| Manika Premsingh

It's tempting to buy risky stocks as the stock market rally continues, but Manika Premsingh believes these safe FTSE 100…

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Fear another market crash? BAE Systems shares look a great buy to me!

| Paul Summers

FTSE 100 defence giant BAE Systems plc (LON:BA) releases an encouraging update and yet the shares have hardly moved. Paul…

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3 smart moves for investing in uncertain markets

| Paul Summers

Worried about where the market is going next? These smart moves will help you care less.

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Fear a recession? Here are the stocks I think might thrive

| Paul Summers

The UK economy faces a very tricky period. Paul Summers gives his ideas on which stocks may fare better than…

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If a crash is coming, I think these FTSE 100 stocks are worth buying

| Paul Summers

A Fool picks three FTSE 100 (LON:INDEXFTSE:UKC) stocks he thinks offer decent protection if the market sours.

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Looking to protect your wealth? Unilever isn’t the only stock I think should appeal

| Paul Summers

Growth may have slowed, but Paul Summers believes Unilever plc (LON:ULVR) remains a strong hold for defensively-minded investors.

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Two top FTSE 250 defensive dividend stocks to consider in September

| Ian Pierce

Worried about the next possible recession? These defensive stocks with 3.5%+ dividend yields could be top safe haven options.

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Worried about the next recession? Consider these FTSE 100 defensives

| Ian Pierce

Non-cyclical sales growth and rising profits should make these FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) stocks a must-consider for nervous investors.

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Two top FTSE 100 income stocks for conservative investors

| Ian Pierce

Worried the next recession is around the corner? Consider these top FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) defensive income stocks.

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The non-cyclical FTSE 100 defensives I’d buy and hold forever

| Ian Pierce

The financial crisis was no speed bump for these growing, high margin, non-cyclical FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) constituents.

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My top FTSE 100 defensive buys right now

| Kevin Godbold

I think these are 13 of the best stocks in the FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX).

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2 top FTSE 100 defensive stocks for bargain hunting investors

| Ian Pierce

Wide moats to entry, high growth potential and attractive valuations have these FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) stocks at the top…

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Two defensive dividend stocks for bargain-hunting investors

| Ian Pierce

The recent market downturn has made these normally expensive non-cyclical stocks look incredibly attractive.

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2 stocks I’d own during a 2018 market correction

| Ian Pierce

Nervous investors may find these high-income, non-cyclical businesses great places to park their cash in 2018.

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2 FTSE 100 growth dividend shares I’d buy to retire on

| Ian Pierce

These stocks' non-cyclical growth, high shareholder returns and wide moats to entry for competitors have me very interested.

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National Grid plc isn’t the only defensive dividend stock I’d buy today

| Paul Summers

This small-cap deserves a place alongside FTSE 100 giant National Grid plc (LON:NG) in any income-focused portfolio.

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2 defensive demons to consider buying before June’s updates

| Paul Summers

These two companies have fared well recently. Is it worth snapping up their shares before June?

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Is this the most recession-proof share you can buy?

| Ian Pierce

Is this big new IPO your best bet for steady, non-cyclical growth?

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2 ‘evergreen’ Neil Woodford picks I’d buy now

| Kevin Godbold

These two stalwarts could power your portfolio for years to come.

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2 top FTSE 100 defensives I’d buy right now

| Ian Pierce

Worried about a recession? Shareholders of these two FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) defensives aren't.

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3 high-yield stocks with defensive appeal

| Jack Tang

Today, I'm taking a look at the defensive appeal of three dividend shares.

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2 stocks with 25% immediate upside potential

| Kevin Godbold

Buoyant trading updates underline the value available with these growing firms.

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6% Q3 sales growth shows the huge upside for this FTSE 100 defensive

| Ian Pierce

Continued organic growth and its non-cyclical nature have this share at the top of my watch list.

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2 non-cyclical stocks to avoid recession worries

| Ian Pierce

Why these unlikely defensives can beat a bear market.

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2 defensive stocks looking attractive since recent falls

| Kevin Godbold

These defensive dividend growers are on sale.

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2 recession-proof stocks for 2017

| Paul Summers

Could these shares be the perfect antidote to any Brexit-related anxiety?

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3 reasons to retire early (and how to do it)

| Kevin Godbold

Financial retirement could be closer than you think if you do this.

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2 stocks for your grandchildren to inherit

| Ian Pierce

These shares may reward your grandchildren as much as you.

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How GlaxoSmithKline plc’s first-mover advantage could power future profits

| Kevin Godbold

GlaxoSmithkline plc (LON: GSK) could be looking at its next blockbuster.

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Trump-induced share weakness is an opportunity with these 2 firms

| Kevin Godbold

Do this and Trump’s victory could help drive your stock market success.

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Why defensive stocks are falling rapidly after Trump’s victory

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Dividend-paying defensive stocks are falling rapidly. Edward Sheldon explains why and examines whether these companies are now offering value.

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What Donald Trump’s victory means for investing

| Kevin Godbold

How you could turn Trump’s victory into your own investing win.

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2 firms to retire on

| Kevin Godbold

Here’s an elegant strategy for a financially worry-free retirement.

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2 ‘disgusting’ shares I like

| Paul Summers

Do defensive shares get any better than these two? Paul Summers looks at the investment cases for mid-caps Dignity and…

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2 firms to hold until you retire

| Kevin Godbold

Brexit looks like a sideshow for these businesses.

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2 firms for your buy-and-forget investment money

| Kevin Godbold

Brexit seems unlikely to hurt business for these companies.

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