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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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Making a million could be easier if you invest like Warren Buffett’s partner Charlie Munger

| Rupert Hargreaves

If you're looking to get rich from investing, you need to follow this advice.

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Why I’d consider buying Zanaga Iron Ore Co Ltd after three-bagging in a month

| Alan Oscroft

Zanaga Iron Ore Co Ltd (LON: ZIOC) is sitting on resources that could make it worth a lot more.

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Why Legal & General Group plc is set to be a millionaire-maker stock

| Royston Wild

Royston Wild explains why Legal & General (LON: LGEN) could make you unimaginably rich.

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Which is the better dividend stock: Royal Dutch Shell plc or GlaxoSmithKline plc?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Royal Dutch Shell plc (LON: RDSB) and GlaxoSmithKline plc (LON: GSK) are two of the most popular dividend stocks, but…

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Why I’d consider Versarien plc after almost three-bagging in a year

| Rupert Hargreaves

Here's why I believe that Versarien plc's (LON: VRS) run higher is only just getting started.

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Three quotes from Warren Buffett that could help you retire early

| Peter Stephens

Learning the lessons from these three quotes could boost your portfolio returns.

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2 investment trusts for income investors seeking reliable high yields

| Jack Tang

Should you invest in these two high-yielding investment trusts to add income to your portfolio?

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3 companies set to be ejected from the FTSE 100

| G A Chester

Three or four companies could be kicked out of the FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) in the last index reshuffle of 2017…

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Why I’d sell this FTSE 100 shocker to buy this dividend star

| Royston Wild

Investors need to consider shifting out of this FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) share to buy this dividend dynamo.

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Soaring small-cap stocks Empyrean Energy plc and Motif Bio plc could make you seriously rich

| Harvey Jones

Empyrean Energy plc (LON: EME) and Motif Bio plc (LON: MTFBO) are two of the most exciting stocks around right…

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One dividend dud I’d sell to buy GlaxoSmithKline plc

| Royston Wild

Royston Wild explains why GlaxoSmithKline plc (LON: GSK) is on course to deliver stunning shareholder returns.

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Are Lloyds Banking Group plc and Vodafone Group plc the only stocks you need?

| Rupert Hargreaves

Why make extra work for yourself? Lloyds Banking Group plc (LON: LLOY) and Vodafone Group plc (LON: VOD) have all…

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A small-cap growth stock I’d buy alongside Premier Oil plc

| Alan Oscroft

Could 2018 be the year Premier Oil plc (LON: PMO) and other oil and gas explorers come in from the…

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Should you buy this beaten-up sin stock over Neil Woodford-favourite Imperial Brands plc?

| Paul Summers

Paul Summers questions whether this mid-cap makes a better investment than Imperial Brands plc (LON:IMB)

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Why I’d sell this FTSE 250 flop and buy AstraZeneca plc instead

| G A Chester

G A Chester sees a much stronger investment case for AstraZeneca plc (LON:AZN) than this FTSE 250 (INDEXFTSE:MCX) stock.

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Why I’d buy this 7% dividend yield instead of Capita plc

| Alan Oscroft

The dividends from Capita plc (LSE: CPI) are attractive, but there are better ones out there.

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Can Empyrean Energy plc’s extraordinary run continue?

| Jack Tang

Has Empyrean Energy plc's (LON:EME) share price rally any momentum or is a slowdown due?

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Why I’d swap Carillion plc for this turnaround champion

| Zach Coffell

One Fool believes the strategy at this embattled firm could produce stunning shareholder returns.

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Should you catch falling knife WYG plc after 30% share price drop today?

| Royston Wild

Royston Wild considers whether investors should do a spot of bargain hunting over at WYG plc (LON: WYG).

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Why I’d buy this hot growth stock alongside IGAS Energy plc

| Kevin Godbold

If you like the potential of IGAS Energy plc (LON: IGAS), you could warm to this growing company.

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2 high-growth stocks you might regret not buying

| Roland Head

Roland Head highlights two exciting growth stocks with the potential to be millionaire-makers.

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These 2 ‘secret’ growth stocks could still make you brilliantly rich

| Rupert Hargreaves

You could be missing out if you overlook these two under-the-radar growth stocks.

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Should you buy soaring growth stock Versarien plc after 100% rise in a week?

| Alan Oscroft

Rapidly-doubling growth shares like Versarien plc (LON: VRS) don't come along very often, so is it time to buy?

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Is a recovery in sight for these beaten-up value stocks?

| Jack Tang

Are these two beaten-up value stocks great turnaround plays?

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2 inflation-busting dividend stocks I’d buy today

| Alan Oscroft

High yields today are very desirable, but dividends that are growing ahead of inflation can be even more tempting.

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This FTSE 100 stock could help you retire a millionaire

| Roland Head

Roland Head looks at the upside potential of two consumer stocks, including a FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) brand.

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Two growth and dividend stocks I’d buy and hold for the next decade

| Alan Oscroft

Strong trading and overseas expansion could see these two stocks boosting your personal wealth in two ways.

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Why I’d trade in BT Group plc for this 5% yielder

| Rupert Hargreaves

I would dump shares in BT Group plc (LON: BT.A) because this dividend-paying alternative looks to have a strong strategy…

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This FTSE 100-beating investment trust could be a better buy than GlaxoSmithKline plc

| Roland Head

Roland Head suggests a long-term alternative to FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) pharma giant GlaxoSmithKline plc (LON:GSK).

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Is Centrica plc a falling knife to catch after sinking 15% today?

| Paul Summers

Paul Summers takes a look at the latest trading statement from British Gas owner Centrica plc (LON:CNA)

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2 hot income stocks I’d buy yielding up to 6%

| Rupert Hargreaves

These dividend champions should not be overlooked.

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Why I’d avoid trying to catch this falling knife after today’s 15% slump

| Rupert Hargreaves

It looks as if this company's problems cannot be fixed.

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A ‘secret’ dividend and growth banking stock I’d buy over Barclays plc

| Kevin Godbold

This potential usurper in the banking sector looks set to leave Barclays plc (LON: BARC) in the dust.

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2 easy stock picks that could make you a millionaire

| Roland Head

Roland Head highlights two mid-cap growth stars with the potential to create serious wealth.

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Buying Boohoo.Com plc could make you a millionaire in retirement

| Peter Stephens

Boohoo.Com plc (LON: BOO) could generate stunning investment returns.

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Why I’d shun Severn Trent plc in favour of this 8%-yielding dividend hero

| Harvey Jones

Severn Trent plc (LON: SVT) offers a safe and solid dividend but this household name is set to yield twice…

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2 top small-cap stocks I’d buy in December

| Alan Oscroft

Here's a combination of big dividends and growth potential that could bring you years of good fortune.

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Two small-cap growth stocks I’d buy for the next decade

| Alan Oscroft

Here are two very different small-cap companies that really could boost your profits over the next decade.

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Better buy: Tesco plc vs Biffa plc

| G A Chester

G A Chester weighs up the valuations and prospects of Tesco plc (LON:TSCO) and Biffa plc (LON:BIFF).

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IQE plc isn’t the only growth hero that could make you stinking rich

| Royston Wild

Royston Wild explains why IQE plc (LON: IQE) isn't the only growth star that could make you a fortune.

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