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Just released: April’s latest small-cap stock recommendation [PREMIUM PICKS]

| Mark Rogers

We believe the UK small-cap market offers a myriad of opportunities across a wide range of different businesses and industries.

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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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Can AstraZeneca plc’s Share Price Return To 3,625p?

| Rupert Hargreaves

Will AstraZeneca plc (LON: AZN) be able to return to its previous highs?

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Should I Buy WPP PLC?

| Harvey Jones

Sometimes it's worth paying a little extra for a quality stock. Harvey Jones says WPP plc (LON: WPP) is one…

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How Rio Tinto plc Could Help You Retire Early

| Peter Stephens

Retirement may not be so long away for shareholders in Rio Tinto plc (LON: RIO). Here’s why…

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Flat-Lining BAE Systems plc Could Be My Next Sell

| Roland Head

BAE Systems plc (LON:BA) offers a generous dividend but has limited growth prospects. Roland Head asks if it's time to…

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NEXT Plc Could Be Worth 6,650p

| Peter Stephens

Gains of 20% appear achievable for investors in Next plc (LON: NXT). Here’s why...

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Can J Sainsbury plc’s Share Price Return To 590p?

| Rupert Hargreaves

Will J Sainsbury plc (LON: SBRY) be able to return to its previous highs?

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The Sage Group plc Lifts Dividend By 6%

| Maynard Paton

The Sage Group plc (LON: SGE) says 2013 earnings per share gained 12%.

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How Will United Utilities Group Plc Fare In 2014?

| Kevin Godbold

Should I invest in United Utilities Group PLC(LON: UU) for 2014 and beyond?

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Is J Sainsbury plc Set For Electrifying Earnings Growth In 2014?

| Royston Wild

Royston Wild looks at J Sainsbury plc's growth prospects for the new year (LON: SBRY).

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Is Centrica plc Set For Electrifying Earnings Growth In 2014?

| Royston Wild

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

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67,000 Exciting Reasons That May Make Rolls-Royce Holdings plc A Buy

| Royston Wild

Royston Wild reveals why shares in Rolls-Royce Rolls-Royce Holdings plc (LON: RR) look set to motor higher.

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Bad Debts Keep Rising At Royal Bank of Scotland Group plc

| Roland Head

Royal Bank of Scotland Group plc (LON:RBS) has a bad debt hangover, and it's getting worse -- but is the…

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Why Betfair Group Ltd, ITE Group plc and IP Group Plc Should Beat The FTSE 100 Today

| Alan Oscroft

Betfair Group Ltd (LON: BET), ITE Group plc (LON: ITE) and IP Group Plc (LON: IPO) are amongst today's few…

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HSBC Holdings plc’s Dividend Prospects For 2014 And Beyond

| G A Chester

G A Chester analyses the income outlook for HSBC Holdings plc (LON:HSBA).

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3 FTSE 100 Shares You Should Have Bought Last Month: Aberdeen Asset Management plc, Telecom plus PLC and Halfords Group plc

| Alan Oscroft

November was a great month for Aberdeen Asset Management plc (LON: ADN), Telecom plus PLC (LON: TEP) and Halfords Group…

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Severn Trent Plc Could Be Worth 2130p

| Peter Stephens

Gains of 22% or more could be on offer for investors in Severn Trent Plc (LON: SVT). Here’s why...

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GlaxoSmithKline plc’s Dividend Prospects For 2014 And Beyond

| G A Chester

G A Chester analyses the income outlook for GlaxoSmithKline plc (LON:GSK).

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Standard Chartered PLC Could Be Worth 1740p

| Peter Stephens

Gains of 21% could be achievable for shareholders in Standard Chartered PLC (LON: STAN). Here’s why...

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Rio Tinto plc Set To Achieve $2bn Cost Savings

| Maynard Paton

Rio Tinto plc (LON: RIO) reveals its progress at an investment seminar in Sydney.

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18 Reasons That May Make NEXT plc A Buy

| Royston Wild

Royston Wild reveals why shares in NEXT plc (LON: NXT) look set to head skywards.

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Is It Time To Sell SSE plc?

| Prabhat Sakya

Is it time to take profits on SSE plc (LON:SSE) and the utilities?

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Is GlaxoSmithKline plc Set For Electrifying Earnings Growth In 2014?

| Royston Wild

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

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3 FTSE Shares Hitting New Highs: Whitbread plc, Smith & Nephew plc and Booker Group Plc

| Alan Oscroft

Whitbread plc (LON: WTB), Smith & Nephew plc (LON: SN) and Booker Group Plc (LON: BOK) are on a roll.

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Can Legal & General Group Plc’s Share Price Return To 219p?

| Rupert Hargreaves

Will Legal & General Group Plc (LON: LGEN) be able to return to its previous highs?

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3 FTSE Shares You Should Have Bought Last Week: Sports Direct International Plc, Thomas Cook Group plc and BTG plc

| Alan Oscroft

Sports Direct International Plc (LON: SPD), Thomas Cook Group plc (LON: TCG) and BTG plc (LON: BTG) had a great…

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Can Lloyds Banking Group PLC’s Share Price Return To 976P?

| Rupert Hargreaves

Will Lloyds Banking Group PLC (LON: LLOY) be able to return to its previous highs?

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Is Imperial Tobacco Group plc Set For Electrifying Earnings Growth In 2014?

| Royston Wild

Royston Wild looks at Imperial Tobacco Group plc's (LON: IMT) growth prospects for the new year.

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Last Week’s Top Gold Movers: Hochschild Mining Plc, Polymetal International PLC and Randgold Resources Limited

| Roland Head

Gold Bullion Securities Limited (LON:GBS) and SPDR Gold Trust (ETF) (LON:GLD) edged higher, while Hochschild Mining Plc (LON:HOC), Polymetal International…

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3 FTSE 100 Plays On The China Boom: Burberry Group plc, HSBC Holdings plc And Prudential plc

| Prabhat Sakya

Burberry Group plc (LON:BRBY), HSBC Holdings plc (LON:HSBA) and Prudential plc (LON:PRU) should benefit as China's economy takes off...

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Is Diageo plc Set For Electrifying Earnings Growth In 2014?

| Royston Wild

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

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3 FTSE 100 Shares Hitting New Highs: Hargreaves Lansdown PLC, Sports Direct International Plc and Stagecoach Group plc

| Alan Oscroft

Hargreaves Lansdown PLC (LON: HL), Sports Direct International Plc (LON: SPD) and Stagecoach Group plc (LON: SGC) climb higher.

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The Warren Buffett Bull Case For Centrica PLC

| G A Chester

A Buffett fan considers the investment case for Centrica PLC (LON:CNA).

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This Model Suggests SSE PLC Could Deliver An 11.1% Annual Return

| Roland Head

Roland Head explains why SSE PLC (LON:SSE) could deliver an 11.1% annual return over the next few years.

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The Pros And Cons Of Investing In Banco Santander SA

| Royston Wild

Royston Wild considers the strengths and weaknesses of Banco Santander SA (LON: BNC).

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3 FTSE Dividends Lifted This Week: Compass Group plc, Britvic Plc and Marston’s PLC

| Alan Oscroft

Compass Group plc (LON: CPG), Britvic Plc (LON: BVIC) and Marston's PLC (LON: MARS) hand out more cash.

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The Looming Threat to Royal Bank of Scotland Group plc and Lloyds Banking Group PLC

| Tony Reading

The referendum on Scottish independence could cause volatility in the shares of Scottish-domiciled Royal Bank of Scotland Group plc (LON:RBS)…

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Chronic Underperformer Aviva plc Could Be My Next Sell

| Roland Head

Aviva plc (LON:AV) may be making a short-term recovery, but its long-term track record is dire, and recent trading results…

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British American Tobacco plc Could Be Worth 4,070p

| Peter Stephens

Gains of 25% seem achievable for British American Tobacco plc (LON: BATS) and here’s why…

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Wm. Morrison Supermarkets plc Could Be Worth 325p

| Peter Stephens

Gains of 23% could be achievable for Wm. Morrison Supermarkets plc (LON: MRW) and here’s why…

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The Pros And Cons Of Investing In SABMiller plc

| Royston Wild

Royston Wild considers the strengths and weaknesses of SABMiller plc (LON: SAB).

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