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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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My top 3 FTSE 100 stocks for 2017

| Royston Wild

Royston Wild reveals three FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) stocks that may be about to surge.

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OPEC has agreed to stop oil prices soaring

| Owain Bennallack

But the move could actually dampen future prices...

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Is this the best sector to invest in for 2017?

| Peter Stephens

Will this sector deliver high rewards and relatively low risks next year?

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3 investment rules we should all live by

| Peter Stephens

These three steps could offer long term financial freedom!

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Why Lloyds Banking Group plc is set to beat the FTSE 100 in 2017

| Peter Stephens

Lloyds Banking Group plc (LON: LLOY) is set to soar next year.

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2 blue chips that turned £10,000 into £104,269

| Bilaal Mohamed

Bilaal Mohamed reveals two blue chips whose shares have rocketed over the last decade.

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3 growth shares to buy for 2017

| Alan Oscroft

Are these three of the best growth bargains for the year ahead?

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2 Brit-biased stocks I’d buy before Lloyds Banking Group plc

| Royston Wild

Royston Wild reveals two London stocks with better investment potential than Lloyds Banking Group plc (LON: LLOY).

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How you can tell if a stock is overvalued

| Rupert Hargreaves

There are three key red flags to watch out for that show a share is overvalued.

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Are these beaten-down oil explorers now too cheap?

| Rupert Hargreaves

After OPEC's production deal is it time to buy these two explorers?

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Can you afford to miss these two cheap growth stocks?

| Rupert Hargreaves

Here are two of the stocks one of the UK's top growth funds is betting on.

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Could these FTSE 250 stocks collapse in 2017?

| Royston Wild

Royston Wild looks at three FTSE 250 stocks that could come under severe stress next year.

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Why past share price performance doesn’t matter

| Peter Stephens

History is a poor guide to the future.

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Is Sirius Minerals plc uninvestable?

| Peter Stephens

Should you avoid Sirius Minerals plc (LON: SXX)?

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These 3 stocks could give you 7% income next year

| Harvey Jones

Now could be a great time to lock into sky-high income for 2017, says Harvey Jones.

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2 FTSE 100 shares I see dropping like rocks in 2017

| Ian Pierce

After stellar returns these two stocks are looking overvalued going into the new year.

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These 3 hated dividend stocks look like buys

| Royston Wild

Royston Wild runs the rule over three unfashionable FTSE 100 income stocks.

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3 lucrative steps to power investing gains

| Kevin Godbold

These three steps could help drive you forward in 2017 and beyond.

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Are these the FTSE 100’s most overvalued stocks?

| Royston Wild

Royston Wild looks at two FTSE 100 giants that appear far, far too expensive.

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Can Communisis plc and Nanoco Group plc keep shooting higher?

| Royston Wild

Royston Wild considers the investment potential of Thursday surgers Communisis plc (LON: CMS) and Nanoco Group plc (LON: NANO).

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Why Sky plc shareholders should resist 21st Century Fox’s attack

| Alan Oscroft

21st Century Fox swoops on Sky plc, but is it in shareholders' interests?

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Will JD Sports Fashion plc turn from market darling to market demon?

| Paul Summers

Do recent headlines mean it's time to sell top performing JD Sports Fashion plc (LON:JD)?

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Woodford and Buffett were right about banks

| Zach Coffell

Do rock-bottom valuations outweigh complicated balance sheets and seemingly infinite fines for banks?

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Do today’s acquisitions make Just Eat plc the best stock to take away in 2017?

| Roland Head

Roland Head explains why Just Eat plc (LON:JE) could be heading for market domination and considers the outlook for an…

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Today’s small-cap winner and loser: Redde plc and Impellam Group plc

| Rupert Hargreaves

Redde pkc (LON: REDD) and Impellam Group plc (LON: IPEL) are moving in opposite directions today.

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Why Thalassa Holdings Limited shares are up 15% today

| Rupert Hargreaves

Thalassa Holdings Limited (LON: THAL) has jumped today off the back of an interesting update.

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How Bunzl plc and GVC Holdings PLC could rise 20%+ after today’s results

| Peter Stephens

Bunzl plc (LON: BNZL) and GVC Holdings PLC (LON: GVC) have bright futures.

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Rising oil prices could make Petrofac Limited and Go-Ahead Group plc buys for 2017

| Roland Head

Roland Head explains why he's backing Petrofac Limited (LON:PFC) and Go-Ahead Group plc (LON:GOG), despite today's mixed news.

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Is PZ Cussons plc in rude health after today’s results?

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones says that tough trading conditions continue to weigh on household goods group PZ Cussons (LON: PZC).

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Income machine Centrica plc is finally showing growth potential

| Harvey Jones

Only a mild winter can stop British Gas owner Centrica (LON: CNA) now, says Harvey Jones.

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This Neil Woodford dividend champion has turned £10,000 into £24,000 since 2011

| Rupert Hargreaves

This dividend champion has produced a total return of 140% over the past five years.

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How Britvic plc, BTG plc and Tasty plc look set to resurge in 2017

| Kevin Godbold

Can Britvic plc (LON: BVIC), BTG plc (LON: BTG) and Tasty plc (LON: TAST) power upwards from here?

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These 2016 ‘dogs’ are set to become 2017’s ‘darlings’

| Peter Stephens

These two stocks look set to become star buys after a difficult year.

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Why Lloyds Banking Group plc could have further to go

| Jack Tang

Are shares in Lloyds Banking Group plc (LON:LLOY) set to soar in 2017?

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Is Punch Taverns plc a buy on Heineken-Patron takeover offer?

| Rupert Hargreaves

Heineken could be considering an offer for Punch Taverns plc (LON: PUB).

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Is FreeAgent Holdings plc a hidden gem as profits fly 38%?

| Harvey Jones

Small company accounting software specialist FreeAgent Holdings plc (LON: FREE) could be set to fly, says Harvey Jones.

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Are investors becoming too giddy for Royal Dutch Shell plc and BP plc?

| Royston Wild

Royston Wild explains why Royal Dutch Shell plc (LON: RDSB) and BP plc (LON: BP) could be looking a tad…

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19% profit growth could make Dixons Carphone plc a big winner in 2017

| Roland Head

Roland Head explains why today's impressive results could make Dixons Carphone plc (LON:DC) a top contrarian buy for 2017.

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Forget Warren Buffett — to smash the market, emulate Charlie Munger

| Zach Coffell

Every investor loves Warren Buffett's timeless soundbites, but One Fool believes Charlie Munger is just as, if not more important.

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How to make money during booms AND busts!

| Peter Stephens

Delivering a positive total return is possible during a variety of market conditions.

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