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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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This FTSE 100 stock still looks ludicrously cheap

| Paul Summers

The share price of this top-tier giant takes a dive following interim results, but Paul Summers thinks its even more…

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This is why growth hero Fevertree Drinks could help you to retire early

| Royston Wild

Royston Wild explains why Fevertree Drinks plc (LON: FEVR) could give your retirement fund a significant boost.

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Forget the State Pension: the BT share price could help you to enjoy a prosperous retirement

| Peter Stephens

BT Group plc (LON: BT.A) appears to have a low valuation which could lead to improving share price performance.

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Why the RBS share price could be a bargain after dividend news

| Roland Head

Roland Head takes a closer look at the latest numbers from Royal Bank of Scotland Group plc (LON:RBS).

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The 3 worst growth stocks of 2018 (so far)

| Rupert Hargreaves

Buying these growth stocks in 2018 would have cost you a lot, but is now the time to buy?

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Why I’d shun this FTSE 250 dividend stock and buy the BT share price

| Roland Head

Roland Head explains why he's buying BT Group plc (LON:BT.A) but avoiding this FTSE 250 (INDEXFTSE:MCX) turnaround situation.

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Why I’d buy this FTSE 100 stock and this FTSE 250 stock today

| G A Chester

Are you looking for FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) and FTSE 250 (INDEXFTSE:MCX) bargains? Here are two stocks to consider.

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Why I’d shun Barclays for this 6%+ yielding FTSE 100 giant

| Paul Summers

Paul Summers takes a look at the latest set of figures from banking behemoth Barclays plc (LON:BARC).

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Why I’d shun the Rolls-Royce share price and buy this FTSE 250 stock instead

| Roland Head

Roland Head explains why he expects this FTSE 250 (INDEXFTSE:MCX) stock to beat Rolls-Royce Holding plc (LON:RR).

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Why the Lloyds share price could revolutionise your retirement saving plans

| Peter Stephens

Lloyds Banking Group plc (LON: LLOY) appears to offer strong long-term total return potential.

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Should you buy the Aviva share price for its massive 12% shareholder yield?

| Rupert Hargreaves

Aviva plc (LON: AV) supports one of the best shareholder yields in the FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX), but is that…

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Have £2,000 to invest? FTSE 100 5% yielder Rio Tinto could help you retire early

| Roland Head

Shareholders are set to receive $7.2bn from FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) miner Rio Tinto plc (LON:RIO).

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The bad news just keeps on coming for BT Group. I wouldn’t touch it with a bargepole!

| Royston Wild

BT Group plc (LON: BT-A) remains a risk too far for this Fool. This is why...

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The BP share price has been hitting multi-year highs. Time to sell?

| G A Chester

G A Chester discusses the investment outlook for BP plc (LON:BP) and a company whose shares have jumped higher on…

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The 3 best retail stocks of 2018 (so far)

| Alan Oscroft

With the retail sector looking battered, the quality of the best is starting to show through. Check out these three…

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Are you underestimating how much you will need for retirement?

| Royston Wild

Royston Wild asks the tough question: should you be investing more for retirement?

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Don’t repeat my big mistake with the Next share price

| Roland Head

Roland Head gives his view on new sales figures from Next plc (LON:NXT) and explains where he went wrong.

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Here’s why the Lloyds share price could climb when the PPI scandal is over

| Alan Oscroft

Lloyds Banking Group plc (LON: LLOY) sets aside another £460m for PPI mis-selling, while H1 profits soar.

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Top shares for August

| The Motley Fool Staff

We asked our writers to share their top stock picks for the month.

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Why the Centrica share price and 8.3% dividend yield leave me cold

| G A Chester

G A Chester discusses why he'd dump British Gas owner Centrica plc (LON:CNA) and another FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) high-yield stock.

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Retirement saving: 3 reasons you should open a Stocks & Shares ISA today

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Edward Sheldon looks at three key benefits of the Stocks & Shares ISA.

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Here’s how you can learn from my five biggest investment mistakes

| Alan Oscroft

While you're investing for that wealthy retirement, you're sure to make some mistakes. But you can minimise them by checking…

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Why I’d ignore the Lloyds share price and buy these FTSE 100 dividend stocks

| Royston Wild

Royston Wild identifies two FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) income heroes that are better buys than Lloyds Banking Group plc (LON:…

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Does today’s fall mean it’s time to sell FTSE 100 growth star Just Eat?

| Paul Summers

Top tier takeaway marketplace dips as costs put a drag on earnings. But Paul Summers isn't put off.

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Standard Chartered isn’t the only FTSE 100 stock I’d sell in August

| Roland Head

Roland Head explains why he's running out of patience with FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) bank Standard Chartered plc (LON:STAN).

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Is the Glencore share price a screaming FTSE 100 bargain?

| Alan Oscroft

Glencore plc (LON: GLEN) shares have been hammered, but could they be set for a FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) resurgence?

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2 smart FTSE 250 dividend stocks that I’d buy with £2,000 today

| Royston Wild

Royston Wild examines two FTSE 250 (INDEXFTSE: MCX) shares with excellent prospects for dividend hunters.

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Is now the time to buy Neil Woodford-favourite Provident Financial, up 13% today?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Shares in Provident Financial plc (LON: PFG) are up 13% today. Is now the time to take a closer look…

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2 FTSE 250 dividend growth stocks that could help you quit your job

| Roland Head

Roland Head explains why he rates these FTSE 250 (INDEXFTSE:MCX) businesses as buy-and-forget stocks.

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BP half-year results: here’s what you need to know

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

BP plc (LON: BP) has reported a sharp increase in half-year profits today. Here's what you need to know to…

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Should you buy this FTSE 100 giant for its massive 7% dividend yield?

| Rupert Hargreaves

Rupert Hargreaves runs the rule over what he believes is the best income stock in the FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX)…

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6 small-cap dividend stocks that could be millionaire-makers

| Royston Wild

Royston Wild identifies a handful of small-cap superstars that could supercharge your investment income.

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How soon could the BP share price smash the 600p barrier?

| Alan Oscroft

BP plc (LON: BP) shares have had a bad decade, but are they on the verge of storming back?

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Is the Barclays share price set to return to 350p?

| G A Chester

Could the market be massively undervaluing the earnings outlook for Barclays plc (LON:BARC) and a smaller company that released results…

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3 FTSE 100 dividend stocks that should pay you for the rest of your life

| Royston Wild

Royston Wild is backing these three FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) shares to keep paying you for the rest of your…

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Here’s why the BT share price could be set to storm back against the FTSE 100

| Alan Oscroft

BT Group plc (LON: BT.A) shares have been plunging against the FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX), but have they turned the…

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Don’t bank on these FTSE 100 dividend stocks to provide you with a comfortable retirement

| Royston Wild

These FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) dividend shares could put a hole in your shares portfolio. Avoid them like the plague!

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Have £1,000 to invest? Here are two top funds to consider

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Edward Sheldon looks at two top funds that could be worth considering if you have a little spare cash this…

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Is this small-cap growth stock a falling knife to catch after crashing over 20% today?

| Paul Summers

Paul Summers remains bullish on the outlook for this top quality company, even if the valuation has got a little…

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This Neil Woodford-owned dividend stock could be a total bargain

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Edward Sheldon looks at a Neil Woodford-owned dividend stock trading on a P/E ratio of 11.

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