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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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Why I’d buy this growth stock and easyJet plc to hold forever

| Peter Stephens

This company's shares could keep moving higher alongside those of easyJet plc (LON: EZJ)

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A ‘secret’ dividend growth stock I’d buy alongside Imperial Brands plc

| Peter Stephens

This stock could deliver strong income returns to allow it to compete with Imperial Brands plc (LON: IMB) from an…

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Sirius Minerals plc isn’t the only stock with a promising future

| Paul Summers

Paul Summers takes a look at another young mining stock with big ambitions.

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Why I’d buy top Neil Woodford pick Imperial Brands plc over the FTSE 100

| Rupert Hargreaves

Imperial Brands plc (LON: IMB) has a much better income profile than the FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX).

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2 dividend stocks that could help you retire as a millionaire

| Roland Head

Strong growth and income from these businesses could deliver blockbuster profits for shareholders.

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2 top-performing investment trusts with dividends yielding 7%

| Rupert Hargreaves

Looking for income? These two investment trusts with 6%+ dividend yields look to be top picks in a low-interest-rate world.

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2 Neil Woodford income shares I’d buy today

| Ian Pierce

Why these Woodford-backed shares' 4.8%+ dividend yields and underrated growth prospects have me very interested.

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A ‘secret’ dividend stock I’d buy alongside Royal Dutch Shell plc’s 6% yield

| Alan Oscroft

A combination of the 6% from Royal Dutch Shell plc (LON:RDSB) and a strongly progressive companion looks like a winner…

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3 crazy investment ‘rules’ you should avoid like the plague

| Alan Oscroft

Do you base your investment strategy on following rules? If you do, it's well worth examining them to be sure…

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Capita plc isn’t the only cheap stock yielding more than 6%

| G A Chester

Capita plc (LON:CPI) is one of a number of stocks sporting monster dividend yields.

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Two top buys for a starter portfolio

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Thinking about starting a share portfolio? Edward Sheldon picks out two stocks he believes would make good holdings.

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Carillion plc isn’t the only value trap I’d avoid right now

| Paul Summers

Paul Summers is as bearish on this troubled mid-cap as he is on construction firm Carillion plc (LON: CLLN)

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2 dirt-cheap investment trusts for dividend investors

| Jack Tang

Find out why income investors should take a look a these two discounted investment trusts.

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Should you buy BP plc ahead of Q3 results?

| Bilaal Mohamed

Bilaal Mohamed reckons shrewd investors might consider buying BP plc (LON:BP) ahead of the crowd next week.

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Why I’d buy Lloyds Banking Group plc for its dividend over Barclays plc

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Edward Sheldon compares Lloyds Banking Group plc's (LON: LLOY) dividend prospects to those of Barclays plc (LON: BARC).

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National Grid plc isn’t the only dividend king I’d buy today

| Royston Wild

Royston Wild explains why National Grid plc (LON: NG) isn’t the only dividend dynamo that could make you incredibly rich.

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Why I’d avoid Capita plc and buy this 6% dividend yield instead

| Rupert Hargreaves

This company looks to have a much brighter dividend outlook than Capita plc (LON: CPI).

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Get set to grab your share of record £28.5bn dividend jackpot!

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones says it is time to crack open the bubbly with UK companies set to pay out a record…

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Why I’d dump Centrica plc for this turnaround stock

| Kevin Godbold

I think this mid-cap stock has better turnaround prospects than Centrica plc (LON: CNA).

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2 retail stocks with hotter growth prospects than Tesco plc

| Royston Wild

Royston Wild discusses two stocks with superior growth prospects to Tesco plc (LON: TSCO).

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One FTSE 100 turnaround stock I’d buy and one I’d sell

| Roland Head

Roland Head looks takes a bold view on two battered FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) stocks.

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2 growth bargains for long-term investors

| Jack Tang

These two stocks seem to offer growth at a reasonable price.

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2 future growth stocks I’d buy today

| Alan Oscroft

Can these cash-burn stocks of the present really turn into profit stars of the future?

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2 top growth stocks I’d buy and hold for the long term

| Ian Pierce

These growth stocks are up over 35% in the past year but the best may be yet to come.

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Is there now a buying opportunity in this 20% stock-market sinker?

| Royston Wild

This share has fallen by almost a quarter in Friday trade. Is this a buying opportunity or a red flag?…

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Why I’d sell Royal Bank of Scotland Group plc to buy its fast-growing supplier

| Ian Pierce

After rising over 45% in the past year, it may be time to ditch Royal Bank of Scotland Group plc…

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One small-cap turnaround stock I’d buy instead of Tullow Oil plc

| Alan Oscroft

Massive debts at Tullow Oil plc (LON:TLW) make it a very risky investment right now.

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Buckle up! 2 value dividend greats that could make you stinking rich

| Royston Wild

Royston Wild looks at two shares with exceptional dividend potential.

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2 dirt-cheap high flyers

| Paul Summers

Not every stock in the top tier is expensive. Paul Summers looks at two potential bargains.

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Why Neil Woodford could be right to avoid these FTSE 250 dividend stocks

| Roland Head

Roland Head takes a look at two successful FTSE 250 (INDEXFTSE:MCX) UK-focused dividend stocks shunned by Neil Woodford.

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Is System1 Group plc a falling knife to catch after dropping 25% today?

| Zach Coffell

Shares in System1 Group plc (LON:SYS1) have fallen over 60% since May. Are they a bargain or a ticking time…

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This unloved 6% yielder could make you very rich

| Royston Wild

Royston Wild zeroes in on an unpopular dividend share that could be a good home for your investment cash.

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Why I’d avoid shares in Sirius Minerals plc despite today’s share-price surge

| Royston Wild

Royston Wild explains why Sirius Minerals plc (LSE: SXX) remains too risky despite news of a mammoth supply accord.

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1 FTSE 100 growth stock I’d buy and 1 I’d avoid

| Jack Tang

Find out which of these FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) stocks I would buy for growth.

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2 easy millionaire-maker growth stocks?

| Alan Oscroft

The P/E ratios are high for these two shares but their performances suggest that they're worth the price premium.

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Why I’d sell Centrica plc and this value stock

| Zach Coffell

One Fool fears political intervention could dent the future returns of these value stocks.

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Why things could get even worse for this dividend dud

| Paul Summers

Shares in this household name remain cheap for a reason, thinks Paul Summers.

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Imperial Brands plc isn’t the only dirt-cheap dividend king I’d buy

| Ian Pierce

Why Imperial Brands plc (LON: IMB) may have under-rated growth prospects to match its mega yield and cheap valuation.

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2 shockingly cheap stocks under £2

| G A Chester

G A Chester discusses two stocks in the bargain basement.

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2 undervalued growth stocks I’d buy and hold for 10 years

| Alan Oscroft

You can get seriously rich by investing in growth stocks that have been overlooked by the market.

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