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Forget investing for the next five years, 5 stocks that can last forever

| The Motley Fool Staff

Two US-listed stocks, and three right here in Blighty -- find out the names of five businesses that have our…

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Just released: our 3 best dividend-focused stocks to buy before May [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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Want to make your grandchildren rich? Consider buying these UK stocks

| The Motley Fool Staff

Four Fool UK writers share the stocks that they believe have a lot of runway to grow over the long…

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9 stocks that Fools have been buying!

| The Motley Fool Staff

Our Foolish freelancers are putting their money where their mouths are and buying these stocks in recent weeks.

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Just released: April’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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5 stocks that Fools think are overvalued

| The Motley Fool Staff

There are a few famous value investors who spring to mind that might take one look at these stocks, and…

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Just released: our 3 top small-cap stocks to buy before May [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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“The last FTSE 100 stock I’d sell in a recession is…”

| The Motley Fool Staff

It's well worth considering some recession-resiliant stocks as part of a diversifed portfolio. Here, our free-site writers offer up their…

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Treat Yourself To A Solid Income Stream From Severn Trent plc

| Harvey Jones

Water utility Severn Trent plc (LON: SVT) could be the Christmas treat your portfolio needs, says Harvey Jones.

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Is RSA Insurance Group plc A Recovery Buy For 2014?

| Roland Head

RSA Insurance Group plc (LON:RSA) is down 27% in three months. Will 2014 see this battered insurance stock make a…

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The Surprising Buy Case for Imperial Tobacco Group plc

| Royston Wild

Royston Wild looks at a little-known share price catalyst for Imperial Tobacco Group plc (LON: IMT).

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Is Lloyds Banking Group plc Set For Electrifying Earnings Growth In 2014?

| Royston Wild

Royston Wild looks at Lloyds Banking Group plc's (LON: LLOY) growth prospects for the new year.

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Diageo plc: Everybody Needs A Drink At Christmas

| Harvey Jones

A slug of Diageo plc (LON: DGE) in your portfolio could serve you well for many Christmases to come, says…

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Why BG Group plc, Carillion plc and RPC Group Should Beat The FTSE 100 Today

| Alan Oscroft

BG Group plc (LON: BG), Carillion plc (LON: CLLN) and RPC Group plc (LON: RPC) are rising.

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ARM Holdings plc’s Dividend Prospects For 2014 And Beyond

| G A Chester

G A Chester analyses the income outlook for technology giant ARM Holdings plc (LON:ARM).

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Is Rio Tinto plc Still A Buy After The 2013 FTSE Bull Run?

| Roland Head

Rio Tinto plc (LON:RIO) has delivered gains of 124% over the last five years -- but it still looks cheap…

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Can HSBC Holdings plc’s Share Price Return To 1,067p?

| Rupert Hargreaves

Will HSBC Holdings plc (LON: HSBA) be able to return to its previous highs?

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Is Tesco plc Set For Electrifying Earnings Growth In 2014?

| Royston Wild

Royston Wild looks at Tesco plc's (LON: TSCO) growth prospects for the new year.

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Vodafone Group plc’s Dividend Prospects For 2014 And Beyond

| G A Chester

G A Chester analyses the income outlook for Vodafone Group plc (LON:VOD).

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Is Royal Dutch Shell Plc Still A Buy After The 2013 FTSE Bull Run?

| Roland Head

Royal Dutch Shell Plc (LON:RDSB) shareholders have missed this year's rally, but now could be the ideal time to top…

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My Picks Of The Year Have Thrashed The Market

| Prabhat Sakya

How my best buys of 2013 have fared, including Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL), Tullett Prebon Plc (LON:TLPR) and Dixons Retail PLC…

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Last Week’s Top Gold Movers: Petropavlovsk PLC, Pan African Resources plc and Kirkland Lake Gold Inc.

| Roland Head

Physical gold ETFs Gold Bullion Securities Limited (LON:GBS) and SPDR Gold Trust (ETF) (LON:GLD), while miners Petropavlovsk PLC (LON:POG), Pan…

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3 FTSE Shares You Should Have Bought Last Week: BAE Systems plc, Supergroup PLC and CSR plc

| Alan Oscroft

BAE Systems plc (LON: BA), Supergroup PLC (LON: SGP) and CSR plc (LON: CSR) were popular with the markets.

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GlaxoSmithKline plc Makes £629m Indian Investment

| Maynard Paton

GlaxoSmithKline plc (LON: GSK) buys a further 24% of its Indian subsidiary.

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Is ARM Holdings plc Still A Buy After The 2013 FTSE Bull Run?

| Roland Head

ARM Holdings plc (LON:ARM) continues to perform, but is its valuation a stumbling block for today's buyers?

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The Pros And Cons Of Investing In Severn Trent plc

| Royston Wild

Royston Wild considers the strengths and weaknesses of Severn Trent plc (LON: SVT).

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Is Legal & General Group plc Still A Buy?

| Harvey Jones

Legal and General Group plc (LON: LGEN) has doubled investors' money in just two years, and there's more to come,…

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Prudential plc: A Great Long-Term ‘Buy And Forget’ Investment

| Rupert Hargreaves

Prudential plc's (LON:PRU) historic growth has been impressive and the company is a great long-term play on the world's growing…

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The Beginners’ Portfolio Gets A Boost From Apple Inc.

| Alan Oscroft

Our Apple Inc. (NASDAQ: AAPL) investment is coming good.

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Why AstraZeneca plc, Balfour Beatty plc and Huntsworth plc Should Beat The FTSE 100 Today

| Alan Oscroft

AstraZeneca plc (LON: AZN), Balfour Beatty plc (LON: BBY) and Huntsworth plc (LON: HNT) are moving up.

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Lloyds Banking Group PLC: Up 200% And Still A Buy For Me

| Harvey Jones

Lloyds Banking Group plc (LON: LLOY) has had a storming two years and the action should continue in 2014, says…

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Can BP plc’s Share Price Return To 712p?

| Rupert Hargreaves

Will BP plc 's(LON: BP) be able to return to its previous highs?

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Is Centrica PLC Still A Buy After The 2013 FTSE Bull Run?

| Roland Head

Centrica PLC (LON:CNA) may have been a victim of Ed Miliband's price cap threats, but it now looks great value…

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Is British American Tobacco plc Still A Buy After The 2013 FTSE Bull Run?

| Roland Head

The good times are still rolling at British American Tobacco plc (LON:BATS), and income investors should stay put for more…

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The Outlook For BHP Billiton Plc And Rio Tinto Plc Is Improving

| Rupert Hargreaves

BHP Billiton Plc (LON:BLT) and Rio Tinto Plc (LON:RIO) have had a tough year but things are improving.

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Prudential plc Could Be Worth 1,555p

| Peter Stephens

Gains of 21% look achievable for investors in Prudential plc (LON: PRU). Here’s why…

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AstraZeneca plc’s Dividend Prospects For 2014 And Beyond

| G A Chester

G A Chester analyses the income outlook for AstraZeneca plc (LON:AZN).

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3 FTSE Dividends Lifted This Week: TUI Travel PLC, Ashtead Group plc And Stagecoach Group plc

| Alan Oscroft

TUI Travel PLC (LON: TT), Ashtead Group plc (LON: AHT) and Stagecoach Group plc (LON: SGC) lift their payments.

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The Pros And Cons Of Investing In Direct Line Insurance Group plc

| Royston Wild

Royston Wild considers the strengths and weaknesses of Direct Line Insurance Group plc (LON: DLG).

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HSBC Holdings plc Is The Bank To Watch In 2014

| Harvey Jones

Investors in HSBC Holdings plc (LON: HSBA) have endured five years of underperformance, but that could soon change, says Harvey…

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Is GlaxoSmithKline plc Still A Buy After The 2013 FTSE Bull Run?

| Roland Head

GlaxoSmithKline plc (LON:GSK) has powered ahead of the FTSE this year, and the firm's pipeline could drive further gains, says…

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Should I Buy Wolseley plc?

| Harvey Jones

Plumbing and heating merchant Wolseley plc (LON: WOS) has had a draining year, but Harvey Jones still warms to it

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SABMiller plc Could Be Worth Upwards Of 3,355p

| Peter Stephens

Gains of 20%+ look achievable for investors in SABMiller plc (LON: SAB). Here’s why…

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Lloyds Banking Group PLC’s Dividend Prospects For 2014 And Beyond

| G A Chester

G A Chester analyses the income outlook for Lloyds Banking Group PLC (LON:LLOY).

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Rio Tinto plc: A Stock For Your 2014 Buy-List

| Tony Reading

Rio Tinto plc (LON:RIO) is doing all the right things

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Is Diageo plc Still A Buy After The 2013 FTSE Bull Run?

| Roland Head

Diageo plc (LON:DGE) shares have doubled over the last five years. Is there any gas left in the tank, asks…

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United Utilities Group PLC Could Be Worth 800p

| Peter Stephens

Gains of 24% look achievable for investors in United Utilities Group PLC (LON: UU). Here’s why...

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Why Sports Direct International Plc, John Wood Group PLC and Supergroup PLC Should Lag The FTSE 100 Today

| Alan Oscroft

Sports Direct International Plc (LON: SPD), John Wood Group PLC (LON: WG) and Supergroup PLC (LON: SPG) are slipping.

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