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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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Could this miner help you secure financial independence faster than Sirius Minerals plc?

| Paul Summers

With production expected in 2018, this is one small-cap miner worth keeping an eye on.

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2 cheap stocks with 5%+ dividend yields

| G A Chester

G A Chester discusses two stocks with sub-10 P/Es and 5%+ yields.

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Legal & General Group plc isn’t the only FTSE 100 value stock I’d buy today

| Roland Head

Roland Head explains why Legal & General Group plc (LON:LGEN) is one of his top FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) picks.

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This 3-bagger shows how Centrica plc can still make high returns in 2017

| Peter Stephens

Centrica plc (LON:CNA) may be able to turn around its share price falls since the start of the year.

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Here’s why I would buy BP plc today

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones says BP plc (LON: BP) has survived the worst of the oil price slump, and now is the…

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These 2 dividend stocks could have a major impact on your investment performance

| Peter Stephens

Buying these two income stocks could help you to overcome rising inflation.

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Why I’d sell this turnaround stock to buy Next plc

| Rupert Hargreaves

NEXT plc (LON: NXT) could be one of the best buys in the retail sector.

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2 FTSE 250 growth stocks to help you achieve financial independence

| Rupert Hargreaves

These FTSE 250 (INDEXFTSE:MCX) growth stocks could make you rich.

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2 value stocks for high-yield dividend investors

| Jack Tang

Looking for quality companies with attractive dividends? Then check out these two high-yielding stocks.

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Unilever plc could make you big money by following this five-bagger

| Peter Stephens

Buying Unilever plc (LON: ULVR) could be a shrewd move even as Brexit remains a threat to UK investors.

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This forgotten stock has massive turnaround potential

| Harvey Jones

All the negatives are turning positive for this stock, but markets haven't noticed yet, says Harvey Jones.

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Sound Energy plc isn’t the only hated commodity stock I’m avoiding

| Roland Head

Roland Head explains why he's wary of Sound Energy plc (LON:SOU).

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Why AstraZeneca plc could have a major impact on your investment performance

| Peter Stephens

AstraZeneca plc (LON: AZN) could be about to deliver vastly-improved financial performance.

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Why I’d buy Inspired Energy plc over BT Group plc

| Kevin Godbold

I think Inspired Energy plc's (LON: INSE) growth looks more attractive than BT Group plc’s (LON: BT.A) recovery potential.

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2 dividend stars that could make you brilliantly rich

| Peter Stephens

These two companies offer upbeat income prospects.

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BHP Billiton plc’s full-year results make it a “buy” for me

| Harvey Jones

BHP Billiton plc (LON: BLT) roared back to form in 2017 and Harvey Jones has it on his shopping list.

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Provident Financial plc slumps 60% on dividend withdrawal

| Peter Stephens

Provident Financial plc (LON: PFG) has released a hugely disappointing update.

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One FTSE 100 dividend stock I’d buy instead of BP plc

| Roland Head

Roland Head explains why the 6.9% yield at BP plc (LON:BP) isn't enough to tempt him.

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2 under-the-radar growth stocks with exciting momentum

| Jack Tang

Looking for quality companies with strong fundamentals? Then check out these two under-the-radar growth stocks.

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Why Britain’s Warren Buffett is keeping a watchful eye on Diageo plc

| G A Chester

Britain's Warren Buffett offers a surprising analysis of Diageo plc (LON:DGE).

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Just Eat plc could be the growth stock that will make you a million

| Alan Oscroft

The storming performance from Just Eat plc (LON: JE) could be the start of years of growth.

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Why I’d sell UK Oil & Gas Investments plc to buy IQE plc

| Roland Head

Roland Head explains why UK Oil & Gas Investments plc (LON:UKOG) is far riskier than IQE plc (LON:IQE).

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One super dividend stock I’d buy along with AstraZeneca plc

| Kevin Godbold

This firm’s impressive finances make it a serious potential pairing in my portfolio with AstraZeneca plc (LON: AZN).

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Two 4.5%+ yielders you probably haven’t considered

| G A Chester

Could these little-noticed dividend stocks be great buys for the long term?

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Why I’d sell Lloyds Banking Group plc to buy Prudential plc

| Ian Pierce

Lloyds Banking Group plc (LON: LLOY) may be the healthiest domestic bank but I prefer the long-term potential of Prudential…

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A revolution in this established sector marks the end of the road for blue-chip stocks!

| Harvey Jones

The pace of change poses a major challenge to some of the biggest blue-chip companies on earth.

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You know nothing! But that’s fine…

| Owain Bennallack

Predictions are futile, so concentrate on what you can control.

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This great value stock is a better bet than Sirius Minerals plc

| Royston Wild

Royston Wild looks at a stock with more investment appeal than Sirius Minerals plc (LON: SXX).

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Why regular investing could enhance your returns

| Peter Stephens

Buying shares in small amounts may be a worthwhile pursuit.

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2 discounted investment trusts for income investors

| Jack Tang

These two high-yielding investment trusts trade at sizeable discounts to their NAVs.

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IQE plc is one stock I’d buy and hold for the next five years

| Royston Wild

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

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Why I’d sell Boohoo.com plc to buy Fevertree Drinks plc

| Rupert Hargreaves

Fevertree Drinks plc (LON: FEVR) might be a better buy than Boohoo.Com plc (LON: BOO).

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How to find the best value stocks

| Paul Summers

Paul Summers identifies the characteristics that separate a genuine bargain from a value trap.

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How you can retire at age 45 with £1 million

| Rupert Hargreaves

You can achieve early retirement in several easy steps.

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One growth share I’d buy over Purplebricks Group plc right now

| Royston Wild

Royston Wild explains why now may not be a shrewd time to buy Purplebricks Group plc (LON: PURP).

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Is Neil Woodford wrong about British American Tobacco plc and GlaxoSmithKline plc?

| Rupert Hargreaves

Should you follow Neil Woodford and sell GlaxoSmithKline plc (LON: GSK) and British American Tobacco plc (LON: BATS)?

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Should you hoard cash right now like Warren Buffett?

| G A Chester

Warren Buffett is holding $100bn in cash. Is a market crash coming?

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2 growth stocks I’d buy right now

| Bilaal Mohamed

Bilaal Mohamed picks out two high-growth retailers from the world of fashion.

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Obtaining a double-digit return each year is easier than you think

| Peter Stephens

Aiming for a 10%+ return each year could be a worthwhile endeavour for Foolish investors.

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British American Tobacco plc isn’t the only bargain stock I’m avoiding right now

| Royston Wild

Royston Wild explains looks at another London-quoted stock standing on shaky ground like British American Tobacco plc (LON: BATS).

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