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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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Meet the FTSE 250 share that’s gone up 44% a year since Covid-19

| Cliff D'Arcy

This FTSE 250 super-stock has turned £1,000 into £6,151 in just five years. But that's not all, as it has…

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This FTSE 250 stock’s up 40% in a week! What’s going on?

| James Beard

Our writer takes a closer look at a FTSE 250 stock that’s comfortably outperformed all others on the index over…

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What’s going on with the GSK share price now?

| Dr. James Fox

This pharma giant was expected to deliver for investors after its split with Haleon, but the GSK share price has…

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How £100 a month could turn into £6,500 a year in passive income

| Stephen Wright

With enough time, a 6.5% annual return can turn £100 per month into something that yields £6,500 per year in…

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Is now a good time to start investing in the stock market?

| Stephen Wright

Predicting what the stock market will do in the next few weeks and months is nearly impossible. But over the…

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£5,000 invested in Legal & General shares 10 years ago would have generated passive income of…

| Muhammad Cheema

Legal & General shares are one of the highest-yielding in the FTSE 100. How much passive income could have been…

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3 world-class dividend stocks to consider for passive income

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

These three stocks could potentially help investors create a stable – and growing – stream of passive income in the…

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Diageo’s share price plunges 43% in 2 years! Time to consider buying the dip?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

With sales falling, the Diageo share price is being hit hard. But with the shares now trading near 52-week lows,…

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The GGP share price skyrockets 100%+ in 2025 – Could this be the breakout stock of the year?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

With the GGP share price more than doubling in four months, can Greatland Gold continue to thrive throughout the rest…

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JD Sports’ share price soars 27% in just 3 weeks – is this the hottest stock to consider buying now?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

The JD Sports share price is rising rapidly as management steers the business back on track. Can this upward momentum…

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The Marks and Spencer share price stumbles on a cyberattack! Is it time to panic?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

A disruptive cybersecurity breach has brought down Marks & Spencer’s online store, sending the share price tumbling. Should investors be…

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Down 32%, this FTSE stock now has a 12% dividend yield!

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

With one of the highest yields in the FTSE 350, is this emerging markets investment firm a screaming passive income…

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After a bumpy April, could the Dow Jones rebound in May?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

The Dow Jones Industrial Average took a major blow last month as new US trade policies were unveiled. But could…

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I asked ChatGPT for the best S&P 500 stocks to buy and it recommended…

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

ChatGPT believes these three S&P 500 stocks are the best investments right now. Motley Fool analyst Zaven Boyrazian takes a…

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ChatGPT says investors must watch these FTSE 250 stocks!

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Motley Fool analyst Zaven Boyrazian takes a closer look at four FTSE 250 stocks picked by ChatGPT for any potential…

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I asked ChatGPT for the best FTSE 100 stocks to consider and it recommended…

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Motley Fool analyst Zaven Boyrazian reviews six FTSE 100 stocks picked by ChatGPT to determine whether any hidden opportunities exist.

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£10,000 invested in Imperial Brands shares 10 years ago is now worth…

| Royston Wild

Imperial Brands' share price has fallen over the past decade. But could large dividends still have provided a positive return?

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Why did the IAG share price fall 7% in April?

| Dr. James Fox

One of Dr James Fox’s favourite stocks underperformed in April. Here, he explores why the IAG share price fell and…

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8%+ yields! Here’s the dividend forecast for Taylor Wimpey shares through to 2027

| Royston Wild

Taylor Wimpey has long been a solid pick for investors seeking top dividend shares. Can this FTSE 100 stock keep…

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Here’s how a £25k ISA could be the start of a £25k second income

| Dr. James Fox

It’s simpler than it sounds. Dr James Fox explains how he’d try to achieve a life-changing second income from a…

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9%+ yields! Here’s the dividend forecast for Legal & General shares to 2027

| Royston Wild

With one of the FTSE 100's highest dividend yields, should investors consider buying Legal & General shares this May? Let's…

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I broke my 2025 Stocks and Shares ISA plan by buying this stock while it was down 60%

| Ben McPoland

Our writer explains why he just added to a big loser to his Stocks and Shares ISA portfolio, despite it…

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Don’t panic as Warren Buffett retires! Just stick to the Oracle of Omaha’s method

| Harvey Jones

The world's greatest investor Warren Buffett is finally retiring, but this isn't the end of his influence. It’s only the…

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Up 10% in a month! Are the Scottish Mortgage shares the best way to play the tech stock recovery?

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones is impressed by the resilience shown by Scottish Mortgage shares during recent turmoil. Should tech-focused investors consider buying…

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Is the HSBC share price an absolute steal at today’s levels?

| Harvey Jones

The HSBC share price has had a terrific run despite the recent sell-off. Now Harvey Jones wonders if the FTSE…

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Start investing in the stock market this May with under £1,000? Here’s how!

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane explains some basics of how a stock market newcomer could start investing with under £1,000 and no prior…

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Is this a ‘Warren Buffett moment’ in the markets?

| Christopher Ruane

Warren Buffett has been doling out wisdom to shareholders this weekend. Our writer puts one well-known Buffett adage into current…

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3 stocks Fools bought over 10 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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8.1% yield! Here’s the dividend forecast for British American Tobacco shares through to 2027

| Royston Wild

British American Tobacco shares have been a prized commodity for investors seeking a large passive income. Are they a potential…

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1 FTSE 250 stock trading well below book value

| Stephen Wright

Stephen Wright thinks investors have a number of attractive possibilities with a FTSE 250 REIT trading at a discount to…

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Up 10% and 9% in a week! Are these 2 FTSE 100 stocks set for a stellar recovery?

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones picks out two overlooked FTSE 100 stocks that burst into life last week and examines whether they can…

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3 standout ETFs to consider for an ISA or SIPP in May

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

ETF products can be a great choice for an investment account or SIPP. Here are three with significant long-term return…

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£20,000 invested in this Stocks and Shares ISA 5 years ago is now worth…

| James Beard

Our writer looks at the typical returns on an ISA over the past five years. But with a bit of…

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Here’s the dividend forecast for Rolls-Royce shares through to 2027

| Royston Wild

Do predictions of explosive dividend growth make Rolls-Royce one of the FTSE 100's hottest dividend shares? Let's take a look.

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I’m no Einstein but these 5 dividend shares could deliver £3,658 of passive income a year

| James Beard

Our writer claims you don’t have to be a genius to see how a handful of dividend shares can help…

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Up 14% in a week but still at a 5-year low! Can this beaten-down UK share lead the next bull run?

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones has been keeping close tabs on a troubled UK share that suddenly sprang into life last week. So…

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ChatGPT reveals the 5 ‘safest’ shares on the London Stock Exchange. Should I buy?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

ChatGPT just recommended these five British companies as the safest investments on the London Stock Exchange in 2025. But are…

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£100k in savings? Here’s how to unlock a £5k second income overnight

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

With lots of savings in the bank, it's possible to start earning a chunky second income in less than 24…

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After crashing in 2025, is Tesla one of the best stocks to consider buying now?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

With almost 40% of Tesla's market-cap wiped out, could this be a rare and terrific buying opportunity for investors seeking…

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An analyst flags this dividend stock as 125% undervalued! Is it a potential buy?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

One analyst is predicting this dividend stock with a near-8% yield could more than double. I think it's difficult to…

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