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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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Have £2,000 to invest? An unknown but amazing growth stock with a fast-rising dividend

| Royston Wild

Royston Wild looks at a little-known dividend star that could make you a mint.

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This FTSE 100 stock has crashed 40% this year, but could it be time to load up?

| G A Chester

G A Chester looks at the investment case for the biggest faller in the FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) and an unloved…

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2 dividend + growth stocks that could beat the FTSE 100 and help you retire early

| Roland Head

Roland Head looks at two stocks beating the FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) and explains why he'd keep buying.

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Can the Tesco share price continue to beat the FTSE 100?

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones worries that Tesco plc (LON: TSCO) may struggle to maintain its strong performance, relative to the FTSE 100…

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Have £1,000 to invest? 2 FTSE 250 dividend growth stocks for 2018, 2019… and the next few decades

| Royston Wild

Royston Wild scours the FTSE 250 (INDEXFTSE: MCX) for exceptional growth shares to buy today, and hold for an eternity.

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This AIM stock is nearly big enough for the FTSE 100 – and can keep growing!

| Robert Faulkner

Many investors may feel that they have missed the boat but I think this share will keep growing and here's…

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Retire wealthy: why the Santander share price could smash the FTSE 100

| Peter Stephens

Banco Santander SA (LON: BNC) appears to offer superior value for money compared to the wider FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX).

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2 top dividend stocks I’d buy right now

| G A Chester

G A Chester sees terrific value in two stocks where high dividend yields and increasing payouts are well supported by…

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Here’s why FTSE 100-member Royal Mail’s share price could be set for a rebound

| Peter Stephens

Royal Mail plc (LON: RMG) could outperform the FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) after a challenging period.

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I’d happily sell this 6%-yielding FTSE 100 dividend stock for this Footsie 3% yielder

| Royston Wild

Royston Wild explains why this FTSE100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) big yielder is a dud.

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How low can the easyJet share price go?

| Roland Head

Roland Head asks if he was wrong to buy shares in easyJet plc (LON:EZJ) earlier this year.

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Here’s how Warren Buffett might approach the FTSE 100 index

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Are there any FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) stocks that Warren Buffett would buy? Let's take a look.

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Forget the State Pension, FTSE 100 share Diageo may be all you need

| Peter Stephens

Diageo plc (LON: DGE) seems to offer better returns potential than the FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX).

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How to diversify Brexit risk

| Owain Bennallack

5 practical ways to help protect your wealth.

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Thomas Cook share price crashes 20%, but could it be time to load up?

| Peter Stephens

Does Thomas Cook Group plc (LON: TCG) offer turnaround potential?

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Neil Woodford just dumped Lloyds Bank shares. Should you follow?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Lloyds Banking Group plc (LON: LLOY) is gone from Neil Woodford's portfolio. Why?

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Have £2,000 to invest? A cheap growth AND dividend stock I’d buy and hold for the next 10 years

| Royston Wild

Looking for great growth and income prospects on a shoestring? Please, step this way.

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Retire wealthy: Cash ISA vs stocks and shares ISA

| Jack Tang

How to decide between a cash ISA or a stocks and shares ISA? Consider the risk-return trade-off, your investment goals,…

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Have £1,000 to invest? These investment trusts are absolutely crushing the FTSE 100

| Jack Tang

These top-performing investment trusts have achieved more than four times the FTSE 100’s (INDEXFTSE: UKX) total return over the past…

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Why following Neil Woodford could mean you don’t need the State Pension

| Peter Stephens

Neil Woodford’s investment style could provide high returns that reduce an individual’s reliance on the State Pension.

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3 unknown but great dividend stocks that could help you make a million

| Paul Summers

These under-the-radar stocks could be just what dividend hunters are looking for.

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Retire wealthy: 3 steps to beat the FTSE 100

| Peter Stephens

Here’s how you can outperform the FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) and boost your retirement savings.

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Have money in a cash ISA or a savings account? Read this now

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

While cash ISAs offer security, they also have one big drawback.

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4 ways to be a less emotional investor

| Paul Summers

From Brexit to trade wars, there always seems to be something for investors to worry about. Paul Summers offers some…

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How you can create a second income with the FTSE 100

| Rupert Hargreaves

By following a few simple steps, you can make money while you sleep with the FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX).

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3 financially-savvy things you can do TODAY to avoid living off the State Pension

| Rupert Hargreaves

Improve your finances today to help you retire comfortably in the future.

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Forget buy-to-let! 2 reasons why the FTSE 100 could boost your retirement savings

| Peter Stephens

Here’s why investing in the FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) could offer a better risk/reward opportunity than buy-to-let.

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Why following this Warren Buffett rule could make you a millionaire

| Peter Stephens

A focus on simplicity could enhance your portfolio returns.

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What would it take for the Boohoo share price to double again?

| Ian Pierce

After doubling its share price in just two years, should investors expect more supercharged growth from Boohoo Group plc (LON:…

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Tired of the FTSE 100’s low returns? Consider these large-caps that’ve doubled in just two years

| Ian Pierce

The FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) may be famous for its income focus, but these constituents show it also harbours growth…

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2 cheap FTSE 250 dividend stocks I’d buy today and hold for the next 20 years

| Royston Wild

Royston Wild zeroes in on two proven FTSE 250 (INDEXFTSE: MCX) dividend bargains that could make you a fortune by…

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Warren Buffett is hoarding his cash. Should you do the same?

| Paul Summers

The Sage of Omaha knows a thing or two about investing and, right now, he's keeping his powder dry.

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2 top dividend stocks that pay more than 5.5%-yielder Lloyds Banking Group

| Royston Wild

These two gigantic yielders are much better dividend bets than Lloyds Banking Group (LON: LLOY), in this Fool's opinion.

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Looking for income? These small-cap dividend stocks offer yields up to 6.2%

| Jack Tang

These small-cap dividend stocks appear to be punching above their weight on the income front.

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Have £2,000 to spend? 2 unknown but amazing dividend stocks that could help you to retire early

| Royston Wild

Royston Wild looks at two 'secret' income share that could make you a fortune.

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Forget buy-to-let! These infrastructure investments yield up to 6.1%

| Jack Tang

Income investors: these infrastructure investments are tempting alternatives to buy-to-let property.

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Warren Buffett: is this the secret to his success?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Warren Buffett is perhaps the greatest investor of all time. Here's what he's doing differently.

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Think a no-deal Brexit is going to tank the market? These FTSE 100 stocks should survive just fine

| Ian Pierce

High exposure to overseas markets may make these fast-growing FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) firms relative safe havens in volatile times.

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Why I’d follow Neil Woodford and sell this FTSE 100 stock

| G A Chester

G A Chester reveals his concerns about the valuation and prospects of a popular FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) stock.

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Retire wealthy: three super funds for dividend investors

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Love dividends but don't want to pick stocks yourself? Check out these top-performing dividend funds.

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