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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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What the Rolls-Royce share price has done in the last 3 months is absolutely stunning

| Harvey Jones

Just when Harvey Jones thought the Rolls-Royce share price couldn't climb any higher, that's exactly what it's done. So how…

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National Grid shares go ex-dividend on 29 May. Time to consider buying today?

| Harvey Jones

National Grid shares are renowned for income, but if investors want to share in the next dividend, they need to…

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Up 300% in 5 years, the Marks and Spencer share price looks unstoppable to me

| Andrew Mackie

Andrew Mackie assesses whether the Marks and Spencer share price can continue to outperform the FTSE 100 index in the…

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The BT share price wobbles on FY results, but I like what I see

| Alan Oscroft

Results for 2025 make me think the recent BT share price growth might be set to slow, but we could…

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Up 20% in a month but with a P/E of just 9! Is the easyJet share price braced for take-off?

| Harvey Jones

The easyJet share price has dipped today, with markets a little underwhelmed by Q1 results. But Harvey Jones says the…

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4 stocks Fools bought over 5 years ago and still hold

| The Motley Fool Staff

The Motley Fool’s approach to investing prioritises buying and holding quality stocks for long periods of time.

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UK stock market rally: the FTSE 100 eyes 9,000 points

| Mark Hartley

Mark Hartley examines the companies that are driving the UK stock market to new highs in 2025, and identifies one…

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Can ChatGPT really build the perfect passive income portfolio? I put it to the test

| Mark Hartley

Mark Hartley tests out AI to see if our computer overlords/buddies can develop a winning passive income portfolio. The results…

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Around a 1-year high at 78p, is there any value left in Vodafone’s share price?

| Simon Watkins

Vodafone’s share price is trading around a 12-month high following the 20 May release of promising 2025 results. So is…

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This FTSE 250 broadcaster is down 11% but has a 6.4% yield. Should investors consider buying on the dip?

| Simon Watkins

Shares in this FTSE 250 terrestrial and digital media firm have lost ground this year, but could this provide an…

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Are the heady days of growth over for the JD Sports share price?

| Andrew Mackie

Andrew Mackie assesses the likelihood of the JD Sports share price returning to dizzy levels of growth after it posted…

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This undervalued stock could surge onto the FTSE 100… but there’s a catch

| Dr. James Fox

Jet2 almost meets the market capitalisation criteria for the FTSE 100. However, there’s a catch, and that’s the fact that…

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Can Greggs shares grow my ISA like its sausage rolls enlarge my waistline?

| Dr. James Fox

Greggs’ shares surged earlier this week on the news that its pizza boxes and macaroni cheese had lifted sales. Dr…

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£20,000 in savings? Here’s how that could be turned into a £34,759 annual second income

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane explains how someone with £20k to invest and a long-term approach could target a substantial annual second income…

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These FTSE 100 shares could soar in the coming year

| Christopher Ruane

Amid a turbulent year for the FTSE 100 index, our writer explains why he thinks some of its shares could…

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These FTSE 100 passive income stocks have raised their dividends for more than 25 years

| Alan Oscroft

Passive income investors can be served by high dividend yields, but multi-year rises in the annual cash payout might even…

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3 reasons this May could be a great month to start an ISA, even without a spare £20,000

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane has been taking advantage of recent market volatility to buy shares. Here's why he thinks now might be…

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On the hunt for cheap shares to buy for under a pound, here are 2 I found – again!

| Christopher Ruane

Looking for cheap shares to buy, our writer revisits the investment case for two he bought at higher prices. Should…

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Can Nvidia stock hit $200 in 2025?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Nvidia stock's traded sideways since last June. Could it be about to enjoy another big move upwards? Edward Sheldon provides…

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Déjà vu! The JD Sports share price is sinking again

| James Beard

After a disappointing 12 months, our writer thought the JD Sports Fashion share price had finally turned the corner. But…

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£10,000 invested in the FTSE 100 at the start of the century could now be worth…

| Alan Oscroft

Even those who put their money into FTSE 100 stocks during the internet bubble in late 1999 could have built…

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FTSE stocks use this earnings measure that Warren Buffett says is misleading

| James Beard

Many FTSE companies emphasise EBITDA when announcing their results. Our writer looks at one example to explain why this approach…

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Should I invest in the S&P 500 or the FTSE 100 right now?

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith looks at the strong historical performance of the S&P 500 from across the pond and wonders if he…

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Is it time to look again at this fast-growing UK stock?

| James Beard

Since its 2024 IPO, Raspberry Pi’s share price has nearly doubled. But at one point, it was up over 275%.…

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How many Greggs shares would I need for £1,000 a month of passive income?

| John Fieldsend

A recent fall in share price has pushed the dividend yield of Greggs shares up. Is it time to buy…

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Forget gold! Here’s why I prefer investing in growth stocks

| Stephen Wright

Even in an uncertain economic environment, growth stocks that can also return cash to shareholders are Stephen Wright’s choice for…

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I still don’t understand the Vodafone share price!

| James Beard

Twenty-four hours later, our writer remains surprised by the reaction of the Vodafone share price to the telecoms giant’s latest…

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2025 could be the year for UK shares! I’m eyeing these ones

| Mark Hartley

After the stock market makes a stellar recovery this month, our writer highlights the UK shares he's considering investing in…

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Down 46% in a year, how much further can the Glencore share price fall?

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith explains why the Glencore share price has struggled in the past year but offers an optimistic outlook going…

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SSE’s share price rises a little after it reported flat earnings for 2025

| James Beard

The SSE share price didn’t change much following the release of the group’s latest results. Our writer takes a closer…

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A 7.2% forecast yield and 35% under ‘fair value’, should I buy more Aviva shares after the strong trading update?

| Simon Watkins

FTSE 100 insurer Aviva’s Q1 2025 results looked very good to me, highlighting the major undervaluation I have seen in…

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A 5.4% yield but down 11%, is it time for me to buy more of this FTSE heavyweight stock?

| Simon Watkins

This FTSE 100 heavy-hitter generates a good yield, looks significantly undervalued to me, and projects solid growth in the next…

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With 7% yields and low payout ratios, these FTSE 250 dividend shares could be hard to ignore

| Mark Hartley

Mark Hartley identifies two FTSE 250 stocks with high dividend yields and decent payment coverage. Are they worth considering in…

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How UK investors can use Warren Buffett’s winning strategy to aim for a £1m ISA

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Warren Buffett’s investment strategy isn't that complicated. It comes down to one simple concept that anyone can take advantage of.

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6.6% yield? Here’s the dividend forecast for BP shares to 2027

| Roland Head

BP shares have slumped, leaving the oil giant offering a very high dividend yield. Should Roland Head consider buying ahead…

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3 super small-caps with 6%+ yields to consider for passive income

| Roland Head

High yields can come in small packages! Roland Head looks at three niche companies with the potential to provide attractive…

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This £10k ISA produces £827 of passive income each year

| Cliff D'Arcy

These three 'boring' FTSE 100 shares produce passive income of up to 9.2% a year. And the dividend income is…

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3 FTSE 100 shares that could help propel the index higher

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane examines a trio of FTSE 100 shares that he reckons might push the index higher. For now, though,…

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I think this FTSE 250 stock is primed for promotion to the FTSE 100 next month

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith is thinking ahead to the next reshuffle for the FTSE 250 in June and points to one contender…

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I asked ChatGPT when the FTSE 100 will reach 10,000

| John Fieldsend

Can an AI chatbot offer some valuable insights on the future performance of the FTSE 100? Our Foolish author is…

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