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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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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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The Pros And Cons Of Investing In ARM Holdings plc

| Royston Wild

Royston Wild considers the strengths and weaknesses of ARM Holdings plc (LON: ARM).

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The FTSE 100 Christmas Reshuffle: Royal Mail PLC, Ashtead Group plc, Vedanta Resources plc And Croda International Plc

| G A Chester

Royal Mail PLC (LON:RMG) and Ashtead Group plc (LON:AHT) join the UK's leading index. Vedanta Resources plc (LON:VED) and Croda…

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3 FTSE Shares Hitting New Highs: easyJet plc, Inmarsat Plc and DS Smith plc

| Alan Oscroft

easyJet plc (LON: EZJ), Inmarsat Plc (LON: ISAT) and DS Smith plc (LON: SMDS) are climbing.

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Sports Direct International Plc Reports Profits Up 17% And Ahead Of Expectations

| Maynard Paton

Yet the half-year results from Sports Direct International (LON: SPD) still show no sign of a dividend.

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Is Royal Bank of Scotland Group plc Still A Buy After The 2013 FTSE Bull Run?

| Roland Head

Royal Bank of Scotland Group plc (LON:RBS) has had a tough year, but Roland Head believes that now could be…

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

| Roland Head

Vodafone Group plc (LON:VOD) surged ahead of the FTSE following its deal to sell Verizon Wireless, but can it repeat…

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This Week’s Top Blue-Chip Income Buy: Standard Chartered PLC

| G A Chester

G A Chester rates Standard Chartered PLC (LON:STAN) as a great buy for dividend investors today.

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Why Bunzl plc, Stagecoach Group plc and FirstGroup plc Should Beat The FTSE 100 Today

| Alan Oscroft

Bunzl plc (LON: BNZL), Stagecoach Group plc (LON: SGC) and FirstGroup plc (LON: VCT) start the day well.

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Can Tesco PLC’s Share Price Return To 487p?

| Rupert Hargreaves

Will Tesco PLC (LON: TSCO) be able to return to its previous highs?

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Is Lloyds Banking Group PLC Still A Buy After The 2013 FTSE Bull Run?

| Roland Head

Investors in Lloyds Banking Group PLC (LON:LLOY) have had a good year, but there could be more to come in…

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The Hidden Nasty In GlaxoSmithKline plc’s Latest Results

| Roland Head

GlaxoSmithKline plc (LON:GSK) is a fine company, but its debt levels should be a concern for income investors, says Roland…

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How J Sainsbury plc Could Help You Retire Early

| Peter Stephens

Retirement may not be so long away for shareholders in J Sainsbury plc (LON: SBRY). Here’s why…

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Can Centrica PLC’s Share Price Return To 402p?

| Rupert Hargreaves

Will Centrica PLC (LON: CNA) be able to return to its previous highs?

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Rolls-Royce Holding PLC Could Be Worth 1,390p

| Peter Stephens

Gains of 20% look achievable for investors in Rolls-Royce Holding PLC (LON: RR). Here’s why…

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Why Shares In Imagination Technologies Group Plc Tanked

| Mark Rogers

Champion Shares PRO Analyst Mark Rogers investigates the 16% crash at Imagination Technologies Group plc (LON:IMG).

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How BHP Billiton plc Could Help You Retire Early

| Peter Stephens

Retirement may not be so long away for shareholders in BHP Billiton plc (LON: BLT). Here’s why...

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

| Roland Head

AstraZeneca plc (LON:AZN) has kept pace with the FTSE this year, but remains an appealing recovery story.

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Prudential plc: Plenty More To Come In 2014

| Harvey Jones

Prudential plc (LON: PRU) has set the pace in the life insurance sector for five years, and Harvey Jones reckons…

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How Strident Asian Gold Demand Should Boost Prices In 2014

| Royston Wild

Royston Wild describes how Far Eastern gold consumption should remain strong next year.

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3 FTSE 100 Shares Going Ex-Dividend: United Utilities Group PLC, Burberry Group plc and BT Group plc

| Alan Oscroft

The day is approaching for United Utilities Group PLC (LON: UU), Burberry Group plc (LON: BRBY) and BT Group plc…

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Finance Director To Quit Royal Bank of Scotland Group plc After Just 10 Weeks In Job

| Maynard Paton

Nathan Bostock intends to resign from Royal Bank of Scotland Group plc (LON: RBS) and return to Banco Santander (LON:…

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

| Roland Head

BHP Billiton plc (LON:BLT) has been one of the companies holding back the FTSE this year, but that could change…

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Is Royal Mail PLC Set For Electrifying Earnings Growth In 2014?

| Royston Wild

Royston Wild looks at Royal Mail Group plc's (LON: RMG) growth prospects for the new year.

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