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

| The Motley Fool Staff

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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My top 2 dividend stocks to buy in July as FTSE 100 shareholder returns soar

| Andrew Mackie

As inflation begins to bite, Andrew Mackie examines the dividend stocks he believes will help grow his wealth.

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Better buy: BP plc vs. Royal Dutch Shell plc

| Ian Pierce

With oil prices near $70/bbl, which dividend dynamo should investors choose: BP plc (LON: BP) or Royal Dutch Shell plc…

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Can Empyrean Energy plc’s extraordinary run continue?

| Jack Tang

Has Empyrean Energy plc's (LON:EME) share price rally any momentum or is a slowdown due?

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One FTSE 100 growth stock I’d buy ahead of BP plc

| Ian Pierce

Dependable growth and an attractive valuation put this FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) stock ahead of BP plc (LON: BP) on…

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Could these bargain small-cap stocks make you brilliantly rich?

| Jack Tang

These small-cap stocks may offer significant upside for value and growth investors.

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Can Tullow Oil plc survive with oil stuck under $50 a barrel?

| Ian Pierce

Is the writing on the wall for highly-indebted, lossmaking Tullow Oil plc (LON: TLW)?

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Your last chance to buy Royal Dutch Shell plc under £22?

| Jack Tang

After strong recent earnings, shares in Royal Dutch Shell plc (LON:RDSB) could make further momentum gains.

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Is it finally time to buy Genel Energy plc?

| Jack Tang

Should you buy shares in Genel Energy plc (LON:GENL) after today's gains?

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Oil stocks: 1 I’d buy and 1 I’d sell

| Ian Pierce

Why my top pick in this volatile sector is a reliable firm that more than doubled profits last year.

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Why Tullow Oil plc is on my radar

| Jack Tang

Should you buy mid-cap oil explorer Tullow Oil plc (LON:TLW) after shares fall 34% year-to-date?

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Does $6m deal make this oil company a better buy than Royal Dutch Shell plc?

| Ian Pierce

Why this much smaller oil & gas company could handily outperform Royal Dutch Shell plc (LON: RDSB) in the coming…

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3 reasons to worry about BP plc’s dividend

| Jack Tang

Is the tempting 7.1% dividend yield at BP plc (LON: BP) worth the risk?

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Should you buy, sell or hold Petrofac Limited after today’s announcement?

| Kevin Godbold

Business is flowing at Petrofac Limited (LON: PFC)

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Which is the better buy? BP vs Shell

| Ian Pierce

Profits. Dividends. Debt. Growth. Which of BP plc (LON: BP) and Royal Dutch Shell plc (LON: RDSB) comes out ahead…

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Are Royal Dutch Shell plc shares overvalued?

| Jack Tang

Shell's B shares are up 37% year-to-date – should you buy or sell?

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2 stocks with dangerously high debt

| Ian Pierce

Growing debt has sent shares of these two companies spiralling downwards.

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BP plc and Royal Dutch Shell plc aren’t out of the woods just yet

| Ian Pierce

Great Q3 results are welcome relief but there are still storms on the horizon for BP plc (LON: BP) and…

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Are these 2 the best resource stocks for long-term investors?

| Ian Pierce

Can 40%-plus gains in 2016 continue over the long haul for these quality companies?

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Are ‘Big Oil’ dividends safe after OPEC’s production cut?

| Jack Tang

Does Opec's recent agreement mean Royal Dutch Shell Plc (LON:RDSB) and BP plc (LON:BP) can continue to pay their dividends?

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Two small oil stocks with huge upside potential

| Ian Pierce

They may not produce any oil yet, but big returns could be on the horizon.

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Energy stocks head to head: Royal Dutch Shell plc and Petrofac Limited

| Jack Tang

Which of these two oil stocks should you buy for income and growth: Royal Dutch Shell plc (LON:RDSB) or Petrofac…

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The 3 biggest risks facing BP plc

| Jack Tang

Should you be tempted by BP's 7% dividend yield?

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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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Two rising oil shares to buy today?

| Alan Oscroft

What's the best way to invest for the long-term oil future?

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Does $50 oil mean BP plc’s dividend is safe?

| Peter Stephens

Should income-seeking investors buy BP plc (LON: BP) with the oil price having risen dramatically in recent months?

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June is set to be a huge month for Xcite Energy Limited and Gulf Keystone Petroleum Limited

| Jack Dingwall

Will Xcite Energy Limited (LON:XEL) or Gulf Keystone Petroleum Limited (LON:GKP) survive the month?

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Is Johnson Matthey plc a better buy than BP plc?

| Prabhat Sakya

While BP plc (LON: BP) is suffering because of low oil prices, Johnson Matthey plc (LON: JMAT) is set to…

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Which is the best oil play: Royal Dutch Shell plc, Cairn Energy plc or Genel Energy plc?

| Jack Tang

What are the advantages of buying oil stocks: Royal Dutch Shell plc (LON:RDSB), Cairn Energy plc (LON:CNE) or Genel Energy…

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Why you should just buy and forget BP plc and Royal Dutch Shell plc

| Dave Sullivan

Dave Sullivan poses a question about BP plc (LON: BP) and Royal Dutch Shell plc (LON: RDSB).

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5 key trends you should invest in?

| Prabhat Sakya

Here are five big-picture themes that you should consider when buying shares.

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Will 88Energy Ltd, Cairn Energy plc and Faroe Petroleum plc be THE oil shares of the next decade?

| Ian Pierce

Can 88 Energy Ltd (LON: 88E), Cairn Energy plc (LON: CNE) and Faroe Petroleum plc (LON: FPM) live up to…

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Is it time to buy cyclicals Royal Dutch Shell plc, Ophir Energy plc and KAZ Minerals plc?

| Ian Pierce

Is now your chance to go bargain hunting with Royal Dutch Shell plc (LON: RDSB), Kaz Minerals plc (LON: KAZ)…

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Could BP plc fall to 200p and Royal Dutch Shell plc drop to 1,000p?

| Prabhat Sakya

The share prices of BP plc (LON: BP.) and Royal Dutch Shell plc (LON: RDSB) are likely to continue to…

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Does Hunting plc’s profit warning spell good news for BP plc and Royal Dutch Shell plc?

| Dave Sullivan

This Fool thinks that Hunting plc's (LON: HTG) profit warning is positive for BP plc (LON: BP) and Royal Dutch…

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Should you buy Royal Dutch Shell plc and Premier Oil plc before oil hits $50?

| Ian Pierce

As crude creeps closer to $50/bbl, is it time to re-examine Royal Dutch Shell plc (LON: RDSB) and Premier Oil…

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Is it time to get back into Royal Dutch Shell plc, Petrofac Limited & Plexus Holdings plc?

| Jack Tang

Royal Dutch Shell plc (LON:RDSB), Petrofac Limited (LON:PFC) & Plexus Holdings plc (LON:POS): Should you buy into these three energy…

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Will Royal Dutch Shell plc follow BP plc and surprise on the upside?

| Dave Sullivan

Dave Sullivan looks ahead to Royal Dutch Shell plc's (LON: RDSB) first quarter results. Will the shares follow BP plc…

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Does $46 oil mean it’s time to buy BP plc, Gulf Marine Services plc & John Wood Group plc?

| Ian Pierce

Is this your last chance to buy BP plc (LON: BP), Gulf Marine Services plc (LON: GMS) and John Wood…

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Do Rallying Oil Prices Signal It’s Time To Buy Cairn Energy Plc & Gulf Keystone Petroleum Limited?

| Ian Pierce

Is this your last chance to snag bargain buys with Gulf Keystone Petroleum Limited (LON: GKP) and Cairn Energy Plc…

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Will The Failed OPEC Talks Sink Premier Oil Plc, Tullow Oil Plc & Petrofac Ltd?

| Ian Pierce

What will high levels of debt and the breakdown of OPEC talks mean for Petrofac Ltd (LON: PFC), Premier Oil…

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