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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!

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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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“The last FTSE 100 stock I’d sell in a recession is…”

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It's well worth considering some recession-resiliant stocks as part of a diversifed portfolio. Here, our free-site writers offer up their…

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Just released: the 3 best growth-focused stocks to buy in April [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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“The last holding I’d want to sell in my Stocks and Shares ISA is…”

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Happy New Tax Year, to all Stocks and Shares ISA owners! The £20,000 allowance has reset -- will you be…

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Can OPEC save BP plc and Royal Dutch Shell plc?

| Ian Pierce

Does OPEC need to take action to save dividends at BP plc (LON: BP) and Royal Dutch Shell plc (LON:…

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Are these 6%+ yielders hot buys or hot potatoes?

| Royston Wild

Royston Wild runs the rule over three of London's biggest dividend stocks.

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These 3 shares are on sale at half price: Should you buy?

| Bilaal Mohamed

Bilaal Mohamed reveals three companies whose shares have collapsed this year. Should you take advantage of these half-price bargains or…

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Looking for a high yield? Try these 3 small-caps

| Jack Tang

Find out why I think these three small-cap stocks are some of the best dividend picks out there.

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Is Lloyds Banking Group plc or Royal Dutch Shell plc the better dividend stock?

| Royston Wild

Royston Wild takes a look at the dividend potential of Lloyds Banking Group plc (LON: LLOY) and Royal Dutch Shell…

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These FTSE 100 shares yield 6% or above! But are they red-hot buys?

| Royston Wild

Royston Wild discusses three of the FTSE 100's (INDEXFTSE: UKX) dividend favourites.

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Dividends at these FTSE 100 giants are on a knife-edge!

| Royston Wild

Royston Wild looks at two FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) stocks in danger of disappointing dividend hunters.

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Three dividend champions at the top of my shopping list

| Ian Pierce

Why I'm looking no further than these three shares for my income investing needs.

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Are these the FTSE 100’s ‘safest’ dividend stocks?

| Royston Wild

Royston Wild reveals four FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) giants with terrific payout prospects.

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3 dividend growth shares with wide margins of safety

| Jack Tang

A look at the dividend prospects of BAE Systems plc (LON:BA), Capita plc (LON:CPI) and Stagecoach Group plc (LON:SGC).

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3 value shares near their 52-week lows: Barclays plc, G4S plc and Sky plc

| Jack Tang

Should you buy these three blue chip laggards on current valuations: Barclays plc (LON:BARC), G4S plc (LON:GFS) and Sky plc…

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Should you scoop up these post-Brexit bargains or stay away?

| Bilaal Mohamed

Bilaal Mohamed looks at two very different firms suffering big post-Brexit declines. Have they been oversold, or is the future…

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Why you really shouldn’t be afraid to invest in shares

| Alan Oscroft

Here's why shares are the best home for your long-term savings.

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How safe are dividend yields at HSBC Holdings plc (7.8%) and Legal & General Group plc (7.3%)?

| Rupert Hargreaves

Can you depend on the dividends from HSBC Holdings plc (LON: HSBA) and Legal & General Group Plc (LON: LGEN)?

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Turn £50 a month into £10k in 10 years without lifting a finger

| Rupert Hargreaves

How just £50 a month could revolutionise your financial position.

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5 dividend stocks I’d buy now

| Jack Tang

In the current 'lower for longer' interest rate environment, SSE plc (LON:SSE), Pennon Group plc (LON:PNN), Prudential plc (LON:PRU), Old…

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Brexit is triggering a dividend bonanza!

| Harvey Jones

Brexit has made investing for dividends even more tempting than it was before, says Harvey Jones.

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These stocks yield up to 8%! Are they too good to be true?

| Royston Wild

Royston Wild discusses the dividend prospects of four Footsie giants.

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Can you afford to miss these ‘secret’ dividend winners?

| Royston Wild

Royston Wild looks at a cluster of FTSE SmallCaps (INDEXFTSE: SMX) with stunning dividend outlooks.

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Should you be tempted by Taylor Wimpey plc, ASOS plc and British Land Company plc?

| Bilaal Mohamed

Bilaal Mohamed considers the merits of investing in Taylor Wimpey plc (LON: TW), ASOS plc (LON: ASC) and British Land…

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A weak pound is good for BP plc, Premier Oil plc and Enquest plc

| Jack Tang

Should you buy shares in BP plc (LON:BP), Premier Oil plc (LON:PMO) and Enquest plc (LON:ENQ) on sterling weakness?

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Are dividend cuts inevitable for HSBC Holdings plc, Persimmon plc and Taylor Wimpey plc?

| Jack Tang

How secure are the dividends from HSBC Holdings plc (LON:HSBA), Taylor Wimpey plc (LON:TW) and Persimmon plc (LON:PSN) following Brexit?

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Why Brexit has doomed your pension

| Rupert Hargreaves

Brexit has sent shockwaves through the financial world and could have doomed some workers' pensions.

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ARM Holdings plc, GlaxoSmithKline plc and Greggs plc: 3 of the safest dividends for ‘Brexit Britain’!

| Royston Wild

Royston Wild explains why ARM Holdings plc (LON: ARM), GlaxoSmithKline plc (LON: GSK) and Greggs plc (LON: GRG) are three…

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Should you stay away from BHP Billiton plc, Barratt Developments plc and International Consolidated Airlns Grp SA?

| Bilaal Mohamed

Bilaal Mohamed asks should investors avoid these FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) blue chips or get ready to buy? BHP Billiton plc…

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Has Brexit smashed Lloyds Banking Group plc’s exceptional dividend forecasts?

| Royston Wild

Royston Wild considers whether Lloyds Banking Group plc (LON: LLOY) is still a hot pick for those seeking generous dividends…

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Are big yielders SSE plc, Royal Mail plc & Barratt Developments plc worth the risk?

| Royston Wild

Royston Wild considers the investment appeal of SSE plc (LON: SSE), Royal Mail plc (LON: RMG) and Barratt Developments plc…

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How to use the Brexit sell-off to boost your retirement income

| Roland Head

Roland Head explains why the recent FTSE 100 sell-off could be good news for long-term investors.

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A top-quality defensive line-up for Euro 2016 and beyond!

| Bilaal Mohamed

Bilaal Mohamed picks out three low-risk defensive stocks for stability in a post-Brexit world.

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4 dividend stars for your stocks portfolio: Aviva plc, Intu Properties plc, National Grid plc and Halfords Group plc

| Royston Wild

Royston Wild explains why income chasers MUST check out FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) giants Aviva plc (LON: AV), Intu Properties…

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Why are Randgold Resources Limited (+13%), British American Tobacco plc (+4%) & National Grid plc (+1%) bucking the Brexit downtrend?

| Jack Tang

Should you buy defensive stocks Randgold Resources Limited (LON:RRS)), British American Tobacco plc (LON:BATS) & National Grid plc (LON:NG) following…

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Why J Sainsbury plc looks like a better buy than Tesco plc!

| Bilaal Mohamed

Bilaal Mohamed explains just what makes J Sainsbury plc (LON: SBRY) a potentially smarter investment than rival Tesco plc (LON:…

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How Lloyds Banking Group plc and WPP plc ord 10p can help you grow richer!

| Bilaal Mohamed

Bilaal Mohamed explains how Lloyds Banking Group plc (LON: LLOY) and WPP plc ord 10p (LON: WPP) could help you…

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Why dividend yields at Royal Dutch Shell plc and SSE plc are too good to be true!

| Royston Wild

Royston Wild explains why dividends at Royal Dutch Shell plc (LON: RDSB) and SSE plc (LON: SSE) are in severe…

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Can dividend chasers afford to miss easyJet plc, Imperial Brands plc, Hammerson plc and Record plc?

| Royston Wild

Royston Wild explains why income chasers need to check out easyJet plc (LON: EZJ), Imperial Brands plc (LON: IMB), Hammerson…

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Are Vodafone Group plc, Persimmon plc and Unilever plc the best dividend stocks out there?

| Royston Wild

Royston Wild explains why FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) giants Vodafone Group plc (LON: VOD), Persimmon plc (LON: PSN) and Unilever…

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Can you afford to miss these 5%+ yielders?

| Royston Wild

Royston Wild reveals four Footsie stars waiting to deliver outstanding shareholder returns.

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Will Aviva plc, BAE Systems plc and Halfords Group plc help you retire early?

| Bilaal Mohamed

Bilaal Mohamed explains why income investors should consider the merits of Aviva plc (LON: AV), BAE Systems plc (LON: BA)…

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Is Lloyds Banking Group plc ‘fair value’ at current prices?

| Royston Wild

Royston Wild considers whether investors should pile into Lloyds Banking Group plc (LON: LLOY) at current levels.

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Should you buy 6% yielders Petrofac Limited, SSE plc and Direct Line Insurance Group plc?

| Royston Wild

Royston Wild discusses the investment appeal of big yielders Petrofac Limited (LON: PFC), SSE plc (LON: SSE) and Direct Line…

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