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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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3 stocks I reckon could crash in 2017

| Alan Oscroft

Here are three shares that Alan Oscroft thinks are overvalued at the end of 2016.

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Will the FTSE finally reach 8,000 in 2017?

| Alan Oscroft

Will the 'lost decade' for FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) stocks finally end in 2017?

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One 5% yield I’d add and one I’d avoid in 2017

| Zach Coffell

Pearson plc (LON: PSON) and Royal Dutch Shell plc (LON: RDSB) have huge yields. Avoid one and add the other,…

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2016 in review: HSBC Holdings plc

| Jack Tang

A look at the major developments of 2016 for HSBC Holdings plc (LON:HSBA)... and some questions for 2017.

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Forget the post-Christmas sales, check out these hot growth stocks instead

| Paul Summers

Don't buy the stuff nobody wants. Seek out the companies everyone seems to love.

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The best lesson I ever learnt about investing

| Kevin Godbold

This method could serve you well for 2017 and beyond.

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Who’ll turn out to be the 2016 winner, Warren Buffett or Neil Woodford?

| Alan Oscroft

How do you shape up against experts Warren Buffett and Neil Woodford?

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2016 in review: Sirius Minerals plc

| Paul Summers

How should shareholders of Sirius Minerals plc (LON:SXX) feel about the last 12 months?

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3 top takeover targets for 2017

| Rupert Hargreaves

Will these companies be brought out in 2017?

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Will the Southern Rail strikes bankrupt owner Go-Ahead Group plc?

| Rupert Hargreaves

Will Go-Ahead Group plc (LON: GOG) collapse if the government confiscates the Southern franchise or could it be a blessing…

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What should dividend hunters buy for 2017?

| Royston Wild

Royston Wild looks at three of London’s hottest dividend stocks.

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Are these fallen dividend angels too cheap to pass up?

| Rupert Hargreaves

Recent falls have sent the yields of these former dividend champions skyrocketing.

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Is the recent FTSE 100 rally built on sand?

| Rupert Hargreaves

Can the FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) rally continue or is the index set up to fail?

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3 lessons I learned about investing in 2016

| Ian Pierce

This tumultuous year was a great learning opportunity for all investors.

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3 small-cap shares primed to explode in 2017

| Paul Summers

These companies performed brilliantly in 2016. Paul Summers thinks there could be more to come.

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2016 in review: Lloyds Banking Group plc

| Ian Pierce

It was a tumultuous year for Lloyds Banking Group plc (LON:LLOY), a perpetual retail investor favourite.

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My top 2 turnaround picks for 2017

| Ian Pierce

Why these stocks look set to reverse 15%-plus 2016 losses in the New Year.

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2 Warren Buffett stocks I’d buy for 2017

| Roland Head

Roland Head explains why he's recently invested in two of the FTSE 100's (INDEXFTSE: UKX) least popular stocks.

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After a poor 2016, is it time to give up on housebuilders?

| Jack Tang

Despite concerns over the strength of the UK economy and the impact of Brexit, shares in Britain's housebuilders seem deeply…

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2016 in review: Barclays plc

| Alan Oscroft

Is Barclays plc (LON:BARC) ending the year as the best bank on offer?

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Why I’m not buying into this Santa rally

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones is a Christmas party pooper but says next year should herald plenty of fun.

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What QinetiQ Group plc’s deal with Meggitt plc means for shareholders

| Rupert Hargreaves

QinetiQ Group plc's (LON: QQ) deal with Meggitt plc (LON: MGGT) could be great news for investors.

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Should you strike against airline stocks in 2017?

| Paul Summers

It's been a truly awful 2016, but is all the bad news now priced-in?

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Will Royal Dutch Shell plc and Aberdeen Asset Management plc’s 6%+ yields be slashed in 2017?

| Ian Pierce

Is 2017 the end of the line for dividends at Royal Dutch Shell plc (LON:RDSB) and Aberdeen Asset Management plc…

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My 4-point investment strategy for 2017

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Edward Sheldon explains how he'll be investing his money in 2017.

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Are these the Footsie’s worst stocks for 2017?

| Royston Wild

Royston Wild looks at three stocks that could plummet next year.

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These 6% yields are my top dividend buys for 2017

| Roland Head

Roland Head picks three of his top dividend buys for the year ahead.

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Why I’m not buying Unilever plc or Reckitt Benckiser Group plc…yet

| Zach Coffell

One Fool believes these so-called safe-haven stocks could lose you money.

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The 4 biggest threats to your wealth in 2017

| Paul Summers

Watch out - next year could be ever tougher for investors.

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What does Lloyds Banking Group plc’s MBNA purchase mean for shareholders?

| Rupert Hargreaves

Lloyds Banking Group plc (LON: LLOY) is buying credit card provider MBNA in a transformational deal.

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2016 in review: Anglo American plc

| Roland Head

Roland Head explains why Anglo American plc (LON:AAL) has performed so well this year.

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Warning: there will be no FTSE 100 sterling boost next year

| Harvey Jones

Bad news for the pound has been great news for the FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) since Brexit but next year will…

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My 2 top growth shares for 2017

| Ian Pierce

These highly profitable, fast growing, founder-led companies are at the top of my 2017 watch list.

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3 stocks you can buy with dividends yielding more than 5%

| Royston Wild

Royston Wild reveals a cluster of huge yielders with dynamite investment potential.

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My 3 top dividend stocks for Christmas

| Alan Oscroft

Tucking away some tasty dividends for Christmas can help you to a prosperous New Year.

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What should growth investors buy for 2017?

| Royston Wild

Royston Wild looks at three of London’s hottest growth picks for 2017… and beyond.

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Sirius Minerals plc shares are now back to hot bargain prices

| Alan Oscroft

If you thought you'd missed the boat with Sirius Minerals plc (LON: SXX), you're in with a second chance.

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Why San Leon Energy shares rocketed by a quarter today

| Rupert Hargreaves

SAN LEON ENERGY PLC ORD EUR0.01 (LON: SLE) is surging but what's behind the buying?

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These two dividend champions have turned £1,000 into £1,500 this year

| Rupert Hargreaves

Can you afford to miss these two dividend champions?

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These 3 dogs have turned £10,000 into £4,300 in one year

| Paul Summers

2016 will go down as a year these companies will want to forget.

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