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Just released: our 3 top income-focused stocks to consider buying in December [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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Recently released: December’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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Just released: our top 3 small-cap stocks to consider buying in December [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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Just released: the 3 best growth-focused stocks to consider buying in December [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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Just released: our 3 top income-focused stocks to consider buying before December [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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Just released: November’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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Just released: the 3 best growth-focused stocks to consider buying in November [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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Just released: October’s lower-risk, higher-yield Share Advisor recommendation [PREMIUM PICKS]

| Mark Rogers

Ice ideas will usually offer a steadier flow of income and is likely to be a slower-moving but more stable…

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Looking for income? 3 FTSE 100 dividend stocks I’d buy in 2021

| Rupert Hargreaves

With interest rates at record lows, it's difficult to earn a decent return on savings. To overcome this issue, I’d…

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Top UK shares for 2021: a FTSE 100 share I think could make ISA investors rich!

| Royston Wild

This FTSE 100 share's collapsed in value in 2020. Does this give long-term UK share investors an opportunity to get…

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3 steps I’d take to buy cheap shares to make once-in-a-lifetime profits

| Peter Stephens

Investing money in cheap shares could lead to once-in-a-lifetime profits, in my view. Here’s how I’d find the best stocks…

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Here’s how I’d generate a passive income with UK dividend stocks

| Rupert Hargreaves

There are some tremendous bargains in the world of UK dividend stocks. They could be candidates to create a passive…

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P/E ratios of 10 and below! Are these cheap UK shares great buys for the economic recovery?

| Royston Wild

These two UK shares trade on bargain-basement earnings multiples. But are they really too good to miss at recent prices?…

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£10k to invest? I think these are the best shares to buy now

| Rupert Hargreaves

If I had a lump sum of £10,000 to invest, I would buy UK equities. Here are the companies that…

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Should I buy the FTSE 100’s 5 worst performing stocks of 2020?

| Rupert Hargreaves

As the world starts to get to grips with the pandemic, I think buying a selection of these FTSE 100…

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Don’t ‘save’ for retirement! Here’s how I’d invest £250 a month to make a million

| Peter Stephens

Investing in shares instead of holding cash could be a faster means to make a million from a modest monthly…

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How I’d invest £1k in a Stocks and Shares ISA today to retire early

| Rupert Hargreaves

I think opening a Stocks and Shares ISA is one of the best ways to start saving. Even with an…

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Why I think the Lloyds share price and other UK shares could rocket in 2021

| Rupert Hargreaves

I think the Lloyds share price and many other UK shares are tremendously undervalued at current levels. That's why I'd…

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How has my top UK share for 2020 performed? And would I buy this stock in 2021?

| Kirsteen Mackay

Imperial Brands (LON:LSE) was my top UK share for 2020. Now I look at how this tobacco stock performed and…

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UK shares for 2021: 2 stocks that could soar during a 2021 economic recovery

| Royston Wild

Expecting a strong economic recovery over the next 12 months? Here are two UK shares whose profits could rocket under…

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A 6% FTSE 100 dividend yield I’d buy for my ISA and never sell!

| Roland Head

Roland Head explains why he believes this FTSE 100 dividend stock offers hidden value and the potential for significant gains.

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Stock market rally: 4 UK shares I might buy in my Stocks and Shares ISA for 2021

| Royston Wild

Looking to get rich in 2021? Here are four top-quality UK shares I think could soar next year and deliver…

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I think these shares could be the best dividend recovery plays in the UK

| Andy Ross

A dividend recovery is under way, I look at which companies will be able to get their dividends back on…

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No savings at 50? Here’s how I’d retire with a million without winning the National Lottery

| Rupert Hargreaves

I think it may be possible to build a £1m pension pot from a standing start at 50 without gambling…

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A dirt-cheap 7%-yielding FTSE 100 dividend stock that I’d buy for 2021

| Roland Head

This FTSE 100 dividend stock looks too cheap to Roland Head, who says the new CEO is acting decisively to…

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I can’t stop buying Boohoo shares for my ISA! Here’s why

| Paul Summers

Boohoo Group plc (LON:BOO) shares have been under pressure in 2020, but this Fool thinks the future looks very positive…

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3 reasons why I’d buy UK shares now to get rich in the stock market recovery

| Peter Stephens

Investing money in a diverse range of UK shares could produce high returns in a long-term stock market recovery, in…

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I’d invest £500 in these FTSE 250 growth stocks

| Rupert Hargreaves

This Fool highlights the three FTSE 250 growth stocks he believes could be the best buys for the next five…

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With house prices set to fall, I’d avoid buy-to-let in 2020 and buy UK shares

| Rupert Hargreaves

Some analysts are predicting a slump in house prices next year. As such, I'd avoid buy-to-let property and buy UK…

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I think these UK shares could triple my money in 2021

| Rupert Hargreaves

Here are three UK shares I believe could not only double but triple investors' money in 2021, thanks to two…

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No savings at 40? I’d follow Warren Buffett’s advice to retire early

| Peter Stephens

Using Warren Buffett’s long-term approach and buying high-quality stocks at low prices could lead to early retirement, in my opinion.

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A top UK (and US) share I’d buy in my ISA for 2021 to get rich and retire early

| Royston Wild

Looking to get rich with the tech revolution? I think these top-class UK and US shares could make stock investors…

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Is BT Group a 5G stock worth owning? Here’s what I think

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

BT Group is leading the effort to bring 5G to the UK, but will it be enough to return the…

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How I’d start earning a passive income with just 5% of my wages

| Rupert Hargreaves

The definition of a passive income stream is money you don't have to work for. I think it's possible to…

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3 FTSE 100 investing strategies I’d use now to ensure great returns

| Manika Premsingh

Investing differently in FTSE 100 stocks in 2021 can ensure great returns on our investment portfolios despite the 'new normal'…

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£250 a month to invest? Here’s how I’d start earning passive income today

| Peter Stephens

I believe that investing modest amounts in UK dividend shares could lead to a growing passive income for those like…

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An example portfolio of shares that can grow dividends even if the market crashes

| Andy Ross

Dividends can make up a large part of total returns and this example portfolio should deliver growing dividends year in,…

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Rolls-Royce: Hargreaves Lansdown investors are buying, so should I?

| Rupert Hargreaves

I think it might be worth taking a closer look at Rolls-Royce. It may be an attractive investment for 2021,…

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3 UK shares I’d buy in an ISA to get rich during a 2021 bull market

| Royston Wild

Looking for ways to ride an economic recovery in 2021? I reckon these particular UK shares are great ways to…

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5 FTSE 100 dividend stocks I’d buy today for a long-term passive income

| Manika Premsingh

At a time of uncertain dividends, these five FTSE 100 stocks can assure continued passive income, especially at a time…

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3 of the top UK shares I’d buy for 2021 and beyond

| Kevin Godbold

Why I think these three top UK shares have the potential to deliver rock-solid growth in my portfolio. I’d buy…

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Diversification’s downside: resilience has a price

| Malcolm Wheatley

Forecasts are fallible: diversification offers protection from the unforeseen.

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3 promising UK shares I’d buy and hold until 2025

| Manika Premsingh

When thinking ahead, Manika Premsingh likes UK shares that are part of growing industries that are poised for great growth…

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4 FTSE 100 dividend stocks I reckon could explode in 2021!

| Rupert Hargreaves

This Fool outlines a selection of FTSE 100 dividend stocks he believes could jump in value next year as investor…

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The HSBC share price is up 30% – is it now a buy?

| Andy Ross

The HSBC share price has been rallying in recent months, but is there further to go or are the shares…

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3 UK shares I’d buy in my Stocks and Shares ISA for 2021 and hold forever

| Royston Wild

I reckon these UK shares could all surge in 2021 if the global economy rebounds strongly. I'd buy them today…

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Why I think the Rolls-Royce share price could double in 2021

| Alan Oscroft

The rising Rolls-Royce share price (LON: RR) has gone off the boil again. What will it take in 2021 to…

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The three dividend shares I would buy today

| Karl Loomes

Dividend shares are a great way to bring in extra income; here are my top three UK choices for income…

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