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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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Is BP plc now a buy after beating analyst expectations?

| Paul Summers

Paul Summers takes a look at the latest update from oil behemoth BP plc (LON:BP).

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Why I’d buy Glencore plc ahead of Tullow Oil plc

| Jack Tang

Is Glencore plc (LON:GLEN) a better buy than Tullow Oil plc (LON:TLW) following recent updates?

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Why I’d avoid Hurricane Energy plc and this value stock

| Zach Coffell

Hurricane Energy plc (LON: HUR) is sitting on the largest oil reserves in UK waters, but one Fool believes there…

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Should you buy BP plc ahead of Q3 results?

| Bilaal Mohamed

Bilaal Mohamed reckons shrewd investors might consider buying BP plc (LON:BP) ahead of the crowd next week.

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Why I’d ditch IQE plc for Royal Dutch Shell plc

| Zach Coffell

There's a speculative aspect to both IQE plc (LSE: IQE) and oil behemoth Royal Dutch Shell plc (LON: RDSB), but…

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Is UK Oil & Gas Investments plc a falling knife worth catching after sinking 15% today?

| Paul Summers

Paul Summers thinks UK Oil & Gas Investments plc (LON:UKOG) is only for the brave, even after today's massive fall.

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Is it finally time to buy turnaround stocks Glencore plc and Premier Oil plc?

| Jack Tang

Should you buy Glencore plc (LON:GLEN) and Premier Oil plc (LON:PMO) following recent news?

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Is BP plc’s 6% yield safe in the “new oil price environment”?

| Zach Coffell

Can Royal Dutch Shell plc (LON:RDSB) and BP plc (LON:BP) maintain cumbersome payouts in a "lower for longer" environment?

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Oil stocks could be heading for a lost decade: here’s what I’d buy

| Roland Head

Roland Head suggests two alternative oil plays with attractive upside potential.

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Why John Wood Group plc could be a better buy than Petrofac Limited right now

| Paul Summers

Its trading update may make for bleak reading but Paul Summers still thinks John Wood Group plc (LON:WG) has better…

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With the price of oil gushing lower, are Tullow Oil plc and Hurricane Energy plc destined for oblivion?

| Paul Summers

The share prices of Tullow Oil plc (LON:TLW) and Hurricane Energy plc (LON:HUR) continue to sink. Is either company investable…

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Petrofac Limited: time to buy in or bail out?

| Jack Tang

Is it time to buy Petrofac Limited (LON: PFC) after shares fall 53% year-to-date?

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Royal Dutch Shell plc vs Petrofac plc: which oilie should you buy right now?

| Royston Wild

Royston Wild discusses the investment prospects of Royal Dutch Shell plc (LON: RDSB) and Petrofac Limited (LON: PFC).

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One hot growth stock I’d buy over this oil producer

| Royston Wild

Royston Wild discusses two stocks with differing growth outlooks.

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Royal Dutch Shell plc isn’t the only dividend champion I refuse to buy

| Royston Wild

Royston Wild explains looks at a stock whose income prospects, like those of Royal Dutch Shell plc (LON: RDSB), appear…

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Is it finally time to buy these beaten-down FTSE 250 stocks?

| Royston Wild

Royston Wild analyses the investment outlook of two battered FTSE 250 (INDEXFTSE:MCX) stocks.

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This bargain dividend stock blows BP plc out of the water!

| Royston Wild

Royston Wild discusses one dividend hero with brighter dividend prospects than BP plc (LON: BP).

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Why Highland Gold Mining Ltd is a better commodities pick than Hurricane Energy plc

| Royston Wild

Royston Wild explains why he’d rather plough the cash into Highland Gold Mining (LON: HGM) than Hurricane Energy (LON: HUR).

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Is Genel Energy plc a falling knife to catch after dropping 20%?

| Royston Wild

Royston Wild considers whether investors should pike into Genel Energy (LON: GNL) after heavy share price weakness.

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Why I reckon Tullow Oil plc may drop like a stone

| Royston Wild

Royston Wild explains why Tullow Oil plc (LON: TLW) may keep on struggling.

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Sirius Minerals plc vs BP plc: which is the superior commodities stock?

| Royston Wild

Royston Wild considers whether investors would be better off ploughing their cash into Sirius Minerals plc (LON: SXX) or BP…

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Why Petrofac Limited could trade 40% higher by 2018

| Kevin Godbold

This is why I’m holding Petrofac Limited (LON: PFC) shares now.

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Investing Articles

Wood Group plc vs Royal Dutch Shell plc: which oil stock could make you rich?

| Royston Wild

Royston Wild discusses the investment outlook of Wood Group plc (LON: WG) and Royal Dutch Shell plc (LON: RDSB).

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Are these ~6% dividend yields built on shaky foundations?

| Royston Wild

Royston Wild discusses the dividend outlook of two FTSE 100 stocks.

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2 FTSE 100 stocks I never plan to buy

| Royston Wild

Royston Wild discusses two FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) stocks with shockingly-high risk profiles.

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2 growth stocks I’d sell in March

| Royston Wild

Royston Wild looks at two London-quoted stocks with poor investment prospects.

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Why I think Royal Dutch Shell plc should be dealing 33% lower

| Royston Wild

Royston Wild explains why Royal Dutch Shell plc (LON: RDSB) is still far, far too expensive.

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These FTSE 250 stocks have sunk in Q1. Can they bounce back?

| Royston Wild

Royston Wild discusses two FTSE 250 (INDEXFTSE: MCX) that have sunk in recent sessions.

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One big yielder I’d buy, and one I’d sell, in March

| Royston Wild

Royston Wild runs the rule over two London-quoted dividend destroyers.

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1 small-cap and 1 giant oil stock I’d buy right now

| Zach Coffell

One Fool reveals his favourite oil stocks, a large-cap, and a small-cap loaded with potential.

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Are these the FTSE 250’s worst value stocks?

| Royston Wild

Royston Wild looks at two FTSE 250 (INDEXFTSE: MCX) stocks offering shockingly bad value.

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3 big questions hanging over Royal Dutch Shell plc

| Royston Wild

Royston Wild looks at three questions Royal Dutch Shell plc (LON: RDSB) needs to answer.

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These FTSE 100 high-yielders are too risky for me

| Royston Wild

Royston Wild looks at two FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) dividend divas standing on shaky ground.

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Should I buy more BP plc after Q4 profits double?

| Roland Head

Roland Head reviews the latest figures from BP plc (LON:BP) and asks: do the shares deserve a buy rating?

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Are Royal Dutch Shell plc and Lloyds Banking Group plc genuinely great dividend stocks?

| Royston Wild

Royston Wild explains why Royal Dutch Shell plc (LON: RDSB) and Lloyds Banking Group plc (LON: LLOY) may end up…

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29 MORE reasons to sell BP plc and Royal Dutch Shell plc

| Royston Wild

Royston Wild explains why the risks outweigh the possible rewards at BP plc (LON: BP) and Royal Dutch Shell plc…

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After gains of more than 40%, is it too late to buy these 2 Footsie oil giants?

| Rupert Hargreaves

Have these FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) giants run out of steam?

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Do the risks outweigh the rewards for these FTSE 100 6% yielders?

| Royston Wild

Royston Wild discusses the pros and cons of two Footsie-quoted dividend favourites.

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With Big Oil stocks riding high, is it time to take profits?

| Jack Tang

Should you buy, sell or hold BP plc (LON:BP) and Royal Dutch Shell plc (LON:RDSB)?

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3 reasons why oil is set to rise in 2017

| Peter Stephens

Black gold could prove to be a sound investment this year.

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