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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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Is Tesla stock about to crash? Here’s what the charts say

| Dr. James Fox

Tesla stock has demonstrated incredible volatility in recent months, but there will almost certainly be more to come. Dr James…

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5 AIM stocks to consider buying for the long term

| The Motley Fool Staff

We asked our writers to share their best AIM-listed stocks to consider buying, featuring five very different businesses.

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Is the Rolls-Royce share price still undervalued in 2025?

| Charlie Carman

After massive growth in the Rolls-Royce share price, Charlie Carman considers whether the FTSE 100 aerospace and defence stock is…

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How an investor could target a £43k lifelong passive income starting with just £5 a day

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones says it's possible to build a high-and-rising passive income by investing small, regular sums in FTSE 100 shares.…

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£10,000 invested in Lloyds shares on 7 April is already worth…

| Alan Oscroft

After a dip in early April, Lloyds shares are back to their 30%+ year-to-date gain in 2025. And analysts are…

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What I’d look to buy as the US stock market heads for the worst month since 1932

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith sifts through the US stock market to try and find some ideas that have fallen in value recently…

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Prediction: I think £1,000 invested in this UK stock could double by 2030

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith runs through a FTSE 250 stock with a market cap just over £1bn that he feels has the…

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With £10k in savings, here’s how an investor could target a second income of £500 a month

| Mark Hartley

£10k in savings could be the foundation needed towards a powerful second income. Our writer details some steps necessary to…

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£1k invested in the FTSE 100 on ‘Liberation Day’ is now worth…

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith talks about the volatility in the FTSE 100 in the weeks since the tariff announcements and flags up…

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Barclays’ share price is down 7% from March, so is now the right time for me to buy?

| Simon Watkins

Barclays’ share price has dipped recently, which could mean a bargain to be had. I took a deep dive into…

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Down 13% since March, does this rising FTSE 250 defence star look an unmissable buy for me?

| Simon Watkins

The FTSE 250 is currently home to many of the big stock stars of tomorrow and I think this high-tech…

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Should I buy Aston Martin shares for my ISA while they’re under 70p?

| Ben McPoland

With Aston Martin's shares down hugely across multiple time frames, this writer is wondering if he should snap up some…

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Why I prefer investing with Warren Buffett to a FTSE 100 or S&P 500 tracker

| Stephen Wright

When it comes to buying shares, ignoring advice from Warren Buffett is rarely a good idea. But our author thinks…

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Forget gold! I prefer UK shares for trying to build long-term wealth

| Stephen Wright

Stock market volatility has sent investors running to safe-haven assets. But for building wealth over time, Stephen Wright prefers UK…

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This S&P 500 stock looks crazily mispriced to me

| Cliff D'Arcy

After hitting a record high on 4 February, this S&P 500 stock crashed hard during the 'Trump slump'. But even…

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Meet the FTSE 100 share I’m happy to own, even during the next recession

| Cliff D'Arcy

This FTSE 100 giant was founded in 1929, just before the Great Depression devastated the global economy. Today, it is…

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£10,000 invested in NatWest shares 10 years ago is now worth this much

| Dr. James Fox

NatWest shares have surged over the past year, but the last decade hasn’t been overly kind to the bank and…

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Is Nvidia stock undervalued? Here’s what the charts say

| Dr. James Fox

Nvidia stock has slumped on the back of technological developments out of China and Trump’s trade policy. Dr James Fox…

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Up 20% in a month, should investors consider buying Marks & Spencer shares?

| Roland Head

Shares in retailer Marks and Spencer have surged ahead over the last month, despite a cyberattack. Roland Head takes a…

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Here are the latest growth and share price targets for Nvidia stock

| Ben McPoland

Ben McPoland checks out the latest forecasts for Nvidia stock to assess whether it might be worth considering for a…

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Growth Shares

Yikes! This could be the most undervalued growth stock in the FTSE 100

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith flags up a growth stock with a low price-to-earnings ratio and a share price back at 2020 levels…

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3 beaten-down FTSE 250 shares to consider buying before the next bull market

| Paul Summers

Paul Summers thinks brave investors should ponder buying some of the FTSE 250s poor performers before they recover strongly.

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Gold prices soar while the Fresnillo share price slumps. What gives?

| Andrew Mackie

With a gold bull market in full swing, this Fool argues that the falling Fresnillo share price may not remain…

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2 FTSE 100 shares I’m avoiding like the plague right now

| Royston Wild

While the FTSE remains packed with opportunity, many of the index's blue-chip shares could be at risk as trade tariffs…

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Here’s how an investor could aim for a million buying under 10 shares

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane explains why doing less, not more, of the right things could be the key to success as an…

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Could this new risk cause a stock market crash?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Tariffs and a potential recession are two major stock market risks right now. But there’s another risk that concerns Edward…

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This 10-stock ISA portfolio could yield £1,380 in passive income a year!

| Charlie Carman

Here's a portfolio of dividend shares that could produce £115 of monthly passive income for investors who maximise their ISA…

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In the FTSE 100 storm, here’s what I’m doing

| Christopher Ruane

In a choppy stock market, this writer has been eyeing some FTSE 100 shares as potential bargains for his portfolio,…

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UK shares: an unmissable buying opportunity?

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones thinks this is an attractive time to go shopping for UK shares, as many have been caught up…

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3 types of UK stocks that could help protect an investment portfolio in a recession

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Edward Sheldon highlights three categories of UK stocks that are defensive in nature and could offer portfolio protection if the…

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An 11% yield? Here’s the dividend forecast for a FTSE 250 powerhouse

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith outlines one income stock that already has a high yield but explains why the dividend forecast indicates even…

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How a Stocks and Shares ISA could save an investor £600 a year – or more! 

| Mark Hartley

The tax benefits of a Stocks and Shares ISA make it an attractive investment vehicle for UK residents, and the…

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Growth Shares

340p? A top bank has just put out a new forecast for the Barclays share price

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith reveals the latest analyst target for the Barclays share price but explains why he's still not convinced about…

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Why isn’t the Tesla share price crashing after Q1 earnings?

| Ben McPoland

Our writer digs into a few reasons why the Tesla share price is set to rise rather than nosedive following…

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Could this ‘average’ FTSE 100 stock be one to consider in these difficult times?

| James Beard

Our writer celebrates being average and looks at one FTSE 100 stock that could help investors navigate their way through…

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£10,000 invested in FTSE heavyweight British American Tobacco a year ago is now worth…

| Simon Watkins

British American Tobacco has significantly outperformed its FTSE 100 host index over the past year in price and yield gains,…

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Dividend Shares

This former super stock now has a 20% dividend yield

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

As a result of a large share price fall, the dividend yield on this under-the-radar UK stock has soared to…

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This 7-share ISA portfolio could generate a second income of £16,000 in retirement!

| Royston Wild

A £20,000 lump sum spread equally across these FTSE 100 and FTSE 250 shares could deliver a significant second income…

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How will the Legal & General share price react to this week’s dividend?

| James Beard

Our writer looks at historical movements in the Legal & General share price to see how it might react after…

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Down 39% from its 1-year traded high, Wizz Air’s share price now looks 68% undervalued to me overall!

| Simon Watkins

Wizz Air’s share price has tumbled over the past year, which could signal a bargain to be had. I ran…

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