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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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How much passive income could £10,000 make me?

| Cliff D'Arcy

How much passive income could I hope to earn each year, starting with £10,000? This investment -- one of my…

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2 UK shares and ETFs to consider holding to 2035!

| Royston Wild

Despite growing macroeconomic and geopolitical uncertainty, Royston Wild thinks these UK shares could thrive over the long term.

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2 mega-cheap dividend shares to consider this summer, 1 with a 12.7% yield!

| Royston Wild

Investors don't need to spend a fortune on dividend shares to target a large and reliable passive income, as these…

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3 top dividend growth stocks in the FTSE 100 to consider in 2025

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

When you invest in dividend stocks with rising payouts, you often end up with much higher returns than high-yield shares…

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Strong pound, weak dollar: a once-in-a-decade chance to get rich with US stocks?

| Charlie Carman

UK investors can buy more US stocks as the pound rises against the dollar, which could boost the investment appeal…

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Why investors don’t need to wait for a stock market crash to buy shares

| Stephen Wright

Even when the stock market is on the up, sharp declines in individual share prices can still present investors with…

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FTSE 100 shares: an “act now” opportunity to build wealth?

| Christopher Ruane

This writer reckons there are potentially overpriced shares in the FTSE 100 index at the moment -- but maybe also…

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Rolls-Royce shares just hit an all-time high. Could they still be a bargain?

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane sees some reasons why Rolls-Royce shares may move even higher from their latest all-time high. So, will he…

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As the S&P 500 falters, is it time to buy US shares?

| Stephen Wright

The S&P 500 looks expensive, but investors might consider buying shares in an oil company that could return 100% of…

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This FTSE dividend stock superstar is down 30% in 3 months – time to consider buying it?

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones has been watching this under-the-radar FTSE 100 dividend stock for several years. Suddenly, it's available at a big…

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Forget short-term pain! I’m holding this FTSE 100 share for long-term gain

| Royston Wild

This FTSE 100 share has delivered a long-term annualised return of almost 10%. Royston Wild expects it to keep impressing.

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1 excellent defence ETF to consider buying for a Stocks and Shares ISA 

| Ben McPoland

Offering a modern take on an old industry, this ETF is well worth considering as a potentially smart addition to…

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The Pennon Group share price falls on results day. Time to buy?

| Andrew Mackie

With public confidence in the water industry at a low, Andrew Mackie examines the prospects for the Pennon share price…

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Check out the stunning total return from Tesco shares in the last five years

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones always thought that Tesco shares were a little undercooked, but now he's run the numbers and had a…

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2 cheap growth stocks to consider for a Stocks and Shares ISA

| Ben McPoland

This pair of growth stocks continues to look attractive to me, even though they're very much at different ends of…

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The NatWest share price is at a 10-year high… should I buy the stock?

| Dr. James Fox

The growth of NatWest's share price has undoubtedly taken many investors by surprise. Dr James Fox explores whether there’s still…

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Why I’ve started to worry about Nvidia shares

| Stephen Wright

Stephen Wright was close to buying Nvidia shares last month. But the latest earnings report has caused him to change…

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This FTSE 250 winner has just crashed 60% in a month! Time to consider buying?

| Harvey Jones

Shares in this FTSE 250 gaming stock plunged in the last month, and Harvey Jones wondered what had gone wrong.…

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Trading near a 12-year high, is Barclays’ share price rally only just getting started?

| Simon Watkins

Barclays’ share price has soared in recent years, which may discourage some investors from considering buying the stock. But I…

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Here’s how investors could target £3,453 a year in passive income from 326 shares in this FTSE 100 insurance giant

| Simon Watkins

Shares in this major insurer deliver an extremely healthy dividend yield that could generate potentially life-changing passive income over time.

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Why Warren Buffett’s bet on Chubb could be his most underrated move in years

| Mark Hartley

After piling cash into a relatively unassuming insurance company, does Warren Buffett know something we don't? Mark Hartley takes a…

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With just £10k in savings, here’s how an investor could target a second income of £750 a month

| Mark Hartley

With only £10k in the bank, an investor could build towards a second income worth £750 a month. Our writer…

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2 FTSE 100 shares I won’t touch with a bargepole in June!

| Royston Wild

These FTSE 100 shares have risen rapidly in value over recent weeks. But I think this leaves them in danger…

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How millions of UK investors could secure a £10k second income with their savings 

| Mark Hartley

Mark Hartley reveals how a well-chosen portfolio of high-yield dividend stocks could equate to a lucrative second income for many…

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2 FTSE 100 stocks with low P/Es and huge dividend yields!

| Royston Wild

These FTSE 100 stocks have dived in value over the last 10 years. But does their extreme cheapness make them…

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Should I buy penny stock hVIVO after its fall to 10p?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

hVIVO just fell back into penny stock territory. And at 10p, Edward Sheldon is wondering if now is the time…

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2 dirt cheap FTSE 100 shares! Which should investors consider in June?

| Royston Wild

Both Lloyds and HSBC look like brilliant FTSE 100 bargain shares to consider today. But which one has better share…

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Here are 2 of the FTSE 250’s most ‘hated’ shares. Which should I consider buying?

| Royston Wild

These former FTSE 100 shares are now two of the most shorted companies on the FTSE 250. Royston Wild considers…

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4 penny stocks to consider buying while their prices are this cheap

| The Motley Fool Staff

A stock is typically placed into the “penny” category if it has a low share price of less than £1…

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2 dirt cheap UK stocks I’m considering for my ISA in June!

| Royston Wild

These top FTSE 250 shares are on sale right now. And our writer Royston Wild is considering adding them to…

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2 beaten-down shares to consider buying for a stock market recovery

| Charlie Carman

The stock market is rebounding from a violent sell-off triggered by the 'Liberation Day' tariff chaos. This pair of shares…

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Is the GSK share price finally getting its act together?

| Harvey Jones

The GSK share price has had a horrible millennium. Harvey Jones can't believe how bad it's been. But are we…

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The BT share price jumps again… have investors missed their chance?

| Dr. James Fox

The BT share price has surged since Dr James Fox added it to his watchlist. He explores whether there’s still…

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Up 27% in May! I’m betting International Consolidated Airlines (IAG) shares will smash the FTSE 100 again

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones feared he'd missed his chance to buy International Consolidated Airlines (LSE:IAG) shares last year. He got a second…

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These 3 UK stocks are set for promotion to the FTSE 250. Should I buy any of them?

| Ben McPoland

Of the trio of UK stocks soon set to join the FTSE 250 (INDEXFTSE:MCX) index, only one of them has…

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The Jet2 share price has surged 63% since April…

| Dr. James Fox

Dr James Fox said the Jet2 share price would surged in 2025, and it has. After US trade policy pushed…

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Can Lloyds’ share price keep soaring? 4 reasons why I think the answer’s ‘NO!’

| Royston Wild

Lloyds' share price has been one of the FTSE 100's strongest performers in the year to date. Could this lead…

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How much passive income could a £20k ISA generate in a year?

| Stephen Wright

The FTSE 100 could turn £20,000 into an investment returning £680 per year. But for passive income investors, that’s just…

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Here’s where the Persimmon share price could be at the end of 2025

| Dr. James Fox

The Persimmon share price has disappointed investors over the past couple of years. Dr James Fox explores whether a recovery…

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On a P/E ratio of 17, Alphabet’s now a value tech stock

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Those who like value stocks may want to check out Alphabet, says Edward Sheldon. Currently, it’s trading at a discount…

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