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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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This could drive dividend shares higher in 2017

| Peter Stephens

Rising inflation could make dividend shares more popular this year.

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Top stocks for May

| The Motley Fool Staff

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

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Do you own enough dividend shares?

| Peter Stephens

What is the optimum number of dividend stocks to own?

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The one simple step you need to do to retire with a million

| Rupert Hargreaves

It's not that difficult to hit the key £1m savings milestone if you know how.

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Here’s why you shouldn’t “sell in May and go away”

| Alan Oscroft

Should you really sell all your shares for the summer and come back in October?

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These dividend dynamos could fund your retirement

| Royston Wild

Royston Wild reveals two stocks with exceptional dividend potential.

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Retire on this FTSE 100 champion that’s returned 33% pa since 2008

| Rupert Hargreaves

This FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) star has produced a huge return over the years but can it continue?

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Can these momentum stocks keep on charging?

| Royston Wild

Royston Wild considers the investment outlook for two London-quoted risers.

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2 top dividend growth stocks I’d buy in May

| Jack Tang

Income investors: don't miss out on these top dividend growth shares.

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Why I’m avoiding these high-flying shares

| Bilaal Mohamed

Bilaal Mohamed explains why he's staying away from these top-performing shares.

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One 10% dividend yield I’d buy and one I’d sell today

| Rupert Hargreaves

Two 10% dividends with very different outlooks.

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2 FTSE 100 giants primed to outperform the index in the long term

| Ian Pierce

These two high quality stocks can continue to trounce the cyclical FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX).

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This ratio could be key to your investment performance

| Peter Stephens

Focusing on this number may offer surprisingly strong investment returns in the long run.

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A great way to improve your investing returns

| Kevin Godbold

Here’s a tactic that could change your investing forever.

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How dividends can turn losing stocks into winners

| G A Chester

Charts of share prices don't tell the whole story of investment returns.

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2 FTSE 100 value stocks I’d buy and hold forever

| Roland Head

Roland Head highlights two of his top long-term picks from the FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX).

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Two high-growth stocks I’d buy in May

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Edward Sheldon profiles two under-the-radar stocks that have potential for strong growth.

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Is Sirius Minerals plc’s 50% rally set to continue?

| Rupert Hargreaves

Can shares in Sirius Minerals PLC (LON: SXX) continue to push higher?

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Forget ‘Big Pharma’, my money’s on this smoking hot small-cap stock

| Paul Summers

Here's one biotech business that really could be worth the risk.

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Your last chance to buy Lloyds Banking Group plc for under 70p?

| Peter Stephens

Could Lloyds Banking Group plc (LON: LLOY) be about to deliver high share price returns?

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Plain paper packaging could burn these 2 FTSE 100 tobacco giants

| Harvey Jones

UK tobacco sales could take a further hit but emerging market should take up the slack, says Harvey Jones.

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These growth stocks surged in April. Can they keep climbing in May?

| Royston Wild

Royston Wild discusses the price prospects of two London-quoted growth shares.

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Could earnings at these FTSE 350 value stocks be about to explode?

| Royston Wild

Royston Wild reveals two FTSE 350 (INDEXFTSE:NMX) shares with great growth potential.

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3 investment lessons learned already in 2017

| Peter Stephens

These three lessons have been thrust to the fore in 2017.

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Could slowing house prices hit these booming 2 FTSE 250 housebuilders?

| Harvey Jones

FTSE 250 (INDEXFTSE:MCX) housebuilders still have plenty to offer investors, says Harvey Jones.

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2 rising small caps set to beat the FTSE 100

| Peter Stephens

These two smaller companies have improving outlooks which may allow them to beat the FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX).

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Two 5% small-cap dividends at bargain basement prices

| Alan Oscroft

You shouldn't miss out on the great dividends you can get from small cap shares.

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2 ‘expensive’ shares you can afford to ignore

| Peter Stephens

These two stocks may fail to deliver high share price gains due to their valuations, according to Peter Stephens.

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Does this FTSE 250 energy play offer more upside than BP plc?

| Harvey Jones

BP plc (LON:BP) and this lesser-known peer look like true power plays right now, says Harvey Jones.

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2 top growth shares trading at bargain valuations

| Royston Wild

Royston Wild runs the rule over two ultra-cheap growth stocks.

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Your last chance to buy Barclays plc for under £3?

| Alan Oscroft

Barclays plc (LON:BARC) shares might not be this cheap for much longer.

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2 FTSE 100-beaters that could fund your retirement

| Peter Stephens

These two stocks could continue their outperformance of the FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX).

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2 top dividend stocks trading at bargain valuations

| Peter Stephens

These two shares could become increasingly popular among investors.

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Neil Woodford just snapped up a bargain stock you’ve probably never heard of

| G A Chester

Neil Woodford's new stock buy could be a great addition to your portfolio, says G A Chester.

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2 turnaround stocks to consider buying before it’s too late

| Roland Head

Roland Head asks if the latest figures from these mid-cap recovery plays justify buy ratings.

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Sirius Minerals plc joins the main market. What should investors expect next?

| Paul Summers

Paul Summers looks at what investors can expect as Sirius Minerals plc (LON:SXX) enters the big league.

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Is the worst over for ‘turnaround’ stocks BT Group plc and Standard Chartered plc?

| Rupert Hargreaves

Could it be time to catch falling knives Standard Chartered plc (LON: STAN) and BT Group plc (LON: BT.A)?

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One company with 60%+ operating margins I’d buy right now

| Ian Pierce

This stock is on my radar due to double-digit growth, sky-high margins and huge potential for big shareholder returns.

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Why these battered value stocks are on my buy list

| Roland Head

Roland Head highlights one of his top holdings and considers another potential buy.

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Is Lloyds Banking Group plc now the safest Footsie dividend stock?

| Rupert Hargreaves

Can you rely on Lloyds Banking Group plc (LON: LLOY) for income?

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