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Recently released: December’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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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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My top FTSE 100 buys for an instant starter portfolio

| G A Chester

G A Chester sees great value on offer in his quarterly review of ten FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) industry giants.

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One growth stock and one turnaround that could double this year

| Roland Head

Roland Head highlights two potential bargains in a high-flying sector of the market.

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Is the Interserve share price the bargain of the year?

| Peter Stephens

Could Interserve plc (LON: IRV) deliver high returns due to its low valuation?

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Two 5% dividend stocks that could beat the FTSE 100

| Roland Head

With the FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) struggling, Roland Head is looking for unloved dividend stocks.

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Looking to invest £1,000? Here are two investment trusts I’d consider

| Peter Stephens

These two investment trusts could offer high long-term returns.

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FTSE 100 Q1 recap: a volatile quarter

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Edward Sheldon looks at the performance of the FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) index between January and March 2018.

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BP plc isn’t the only growth stock I’d consider buying

| Peter Stephens

This company could offer a favourable risk/reward ratio alongside BP plc (LON: BP).

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Could this AIM growth stock help you become an ISA millionaire?

| Rupert Hargreaves

This stock has already achieved a return of 3,600% for investors and it looks as if further gains are on…

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Avoid debt in 3 simple steps!

| Alan Oscroft

The UK is racing into a personal debt crisis. Here are some thoughts to help you avoid it.

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Top shares for April

| The Motley Fool Staff

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

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Why shares in Micro Focus International plc could bounce back

| Jack Tang

Shares in Micro Focus International plc (LON: MCRO) may be an attractive turnaround play.

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Why April could be a great month for investors

| Paul Summers

History may not repeat itself but it often rhymes. Here's what investors need to know about where shares could be…

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This FTSE 100 giant will hike its dividend by 499% this year

| Paul Summers

Love dividends? You need to take a look at this Footsie giant.

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How would Neil Woodford invest this year’s ISA allowance?

| Peter Stephens

Could the adoption of Neil Woodford's investing style help to boost your ISA's performance?

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Why I’d shun Woodford Patient Capital Trust and buy this super investment trust

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones can't understand the appeal of the woeful Woodford Patient Capital Trust (LON: WPCT) when investors could buy this…

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3 reasons why I’d avoid 60% faller Dignity plc and buy this FTSE 100 turnaround

| Roland Head

Roland Head suggests a FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) stock he believes should outperform Dignity plc (LON:DTY).

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2 high-yield dividend investment trusts I’d consider for my ISA

| Jack Tang

These two last-minute dividend ISA picks offer 6%+ yields so time to get into research mode.

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Two FTSE 100 dividend stocks I’d buy and hold forever

| Royston Wild

Royston Wild looks at two FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) dividend shares that could make you richer for years to come.

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Dividend-growth stock Taylor Wimpey plc seems to be Neil Woodford’s best income stock

| Rupert Hargreaves

Neil Woodford looks to be onto a winner with Taylor Wimpey plc (LON: TW).

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Why I’d sell Purplebricks Group plc to buy this FTSE 100 growth stock

| Peter Stephens

This company could offer better value for money than Purplebricks Group plc (LON: PURP).

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Make your child a Junior ISA millionaire

| Alan Oscroft

Get your children started early with Junior ISAs, and they really could reach millionaire status faster in the decades ahead…

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Is the FTSE 100 a good investment for an ISA?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

The FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) is a popular investment, but are there better alternatives to boost your ISA pot?

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Warren Buffett advice that could put you on the path to ISA millionaire status

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Warren Buffett is the greatest investor of all time. Follow these tips of his to achieve your ISA millionaire goal.

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Frontera Resources Corp and 88 Energy Ltd could make you an ISA millionaire!

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones says Frontera Resources Corp plc (LON: FRR) and 88 Energy Ltd (LON: 88E) could make you a million,…

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Should you follow Neil Woodford and buy shares of Provident Financial Group plc?

| Ian Pierce

Following hints of a turnaround and an improved financial position, should investors follow Woodford into struggling Provident Financial Group plc…

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Better buy: BP plc vs. Royal Dutch Shell plc

| Ian Pierce

With oil prices near $70/bbl, which dividend dynamo should investors choose: BP plc (LON: BP) or Royal Dutch Shell plc…

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These small-cap investment trusts have been crushing the FTSE 100

| Jack Tang

These small-cap investment trusts have massively outperformed the FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) over the past five years.

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2 cheap FTSE 250 dividend stocks I’d buy for my ISA

| Royston Wild

There's a wide selection of FTSE 250 (INDEXFTSE: MCX) dividend stocks that could help make investors rich. Royston Wild looks…

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Is the BT share price the ISA bargain of the year?

| Alan Oscroft

Here's why you might want to stash BT Group plc (LON: BT.A) shares in your 2018 ISA.

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Advice from Warren Buffett to help you become an ISA millionaire

| Rupert Hargreaves

Some tips from the Oracle of Omaha, Warren Buffett, you can use to improve your own investment performance.

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3 reasons why the IQE share price could have further to go

| Rupert Hargreaves

As earnings growth continues, the IQE plc (LON: IQE) share price could rise substantially from current levels.

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Why I just invested the full £4,000 in the lifetime ISA

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Edward Sheldon explains why he's using the lifetime ISA as a retirement savings vehicle.

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A FTSE 100 share I’d sell along with Barclays plc

| Royston Wild

Royston Wild reveals a FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) share which, like Barclays plc (LON: BARC), may look superficially attractive but…

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Why I just bought shares of plummeting Greencore Group plc

| Ian Pierce

After dropping 30% in the past month, shares of Greencore Group plc (LON: GNC) look too cheap to pass up…

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2 hidden dividend plus growth stocks I’d buy with £2,000 today

| Alan Oscroft

You really don't have to choose between dividends and growth when there are stocks out there offering both.

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Two FTSE 250 growth stocks I’d buy for my ISA

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Edward Sheldon profiles two fast-growing FTSE 250 (INDEXFTSE: MCX) stocks that could make excellent ISA investments.

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Why I’d buy Neil Woodford favourite Provident Financial plc, along with this 5% yielder

| Alan Oscroft

Provident Financial plc (LON: PFG) looks set on a recovery path, and here's a 5% yielder that could go well…

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Two ‘ISA Millionaire’ funds I’d buy for my ISA this year

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Edward Sheldon picks out two funds held by ISA millionaires that offer fantastic potential for 2018 and beyond.

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Could Sirius Minerals plc make you an ISA millionaire in 20 years?

| Peter Stephens

Sirius Minerals plc (LON: SXX) seems to offer an improving risk/reward ratio for the long term.

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Purplebricks Group plc isn’t the only Neil Woodford stock I’d sell today

| Alan Oscroft

I hate to go against top investor Neil Woodford, but I just don't like the look of these two stocks,…

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