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Recently released: December’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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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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3 FTSE stocks Fools are eyeing up for choppy markets

| The Motley Fool Staff

A selection of companies listed on the UK stock market on the watchlists of four Foolish investors.

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A £10,000 investment in Rolls-Royce shares last week is now worth this…

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones says Rolls-Royce shares couldn't escape the volatility of recent weeks, but wonders if the recent dip is a…

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Prediction: in 2 years these S&P 500 stocks will be much higher than they are today

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

These two S&P 500 stocks have been beaten down in recent weeks. But Edward Sheldon expects them to move much…

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10% yields! Why a volatile stock market is great news for passive income investors

| Stephen Wright

The recent stock market volatility has given passive income investors the chance to earn double-digit returns. But they still need…

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Down 65% from its highs, this FTSE 250 stock is one to consider buying low

| Stephen Wright

Shares in a strong FTSE 250 company going through a cyclical downturn have caught Stephen Wright’s attention as a potential…

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£20,000 invested in a Stocks and Shares ISA 5 years ago is now worth…

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Stocks and Shares ISA investors have reaped enormous returns since the pandemic, but how much money have they actually made?…

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Investing £100 a month for 10 years could generate a second income of…

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Even small investors can unlock a large second income from the stock market. Zaven Boyrazian demonstrates how much wealth just…

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Are these the best US stocks to consider buying right now?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Some of the best stocks to buy could be those falling the most. Zaven Boyrazian explores the worst-performing US shares…

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2 high-yield investment trusts to consider for a passive income

| Royston Wild

Looking for ways to make a large and consistent passive income over time? Here are two top investment trusts to…

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These 7 unloved UK dividend stocks have a 9.3% yield!

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

The energy sector isn’t getting a lot of love from investors right now, but that’s sending the yields of these…

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Here’s a 5-stock ISA portfolio that could generate £1,000 a month in passive income

| Ben McPoland

Our writer shows how a £20,000 Stocks and Shares ISA could go on to generate the equivalent of over £1,000…

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With US stocks shaking, I’m using the Warren Buffett method to build wealth

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

With over $300bn of cash, Warren Buffett may soon start looking for long-term, bargain-buying opportunities within the US stock market.

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2 reasons why I’m avoiding dirt-cheap Lloyds shares!

| Royston Wild

Lloyds shares look like a brilliant bargain on paper. But I believe they reflect the many potential horrors facing the…

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£5,000 invested in a SIPP 5 years ago could now be worth…

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Here’s how much someone could have made in a SIPP had they invested in the last stock market crash. Is…

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Looking for dividend stocks? Here’s a discounted investment trust to consider!

| Royston Wild

This real estate investment trust (REIT) offers a near-9% yield. Here's why it's one of my favourite dividend stocks right…

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2 small-caps on the London Stock Exchange to consider for passive income 

| Ben McPoland

Aiming to generate passive income from an ISA portfolio? Our writer reckons these two smaller firms from the London Stock…

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Can Aston Martin shares make it through to end of the year?

| Dr. James Fox

Aston Martin shares have slumped as the iconic brand has faced challenge after challenge following the pandemic. Will it survive…

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£5,000 in savings? Here’s how an investor could aim for £12k annual passive income

| Mark Hartley

With just a modest lump sum of savings and small monthly contributions, an investor could work toward a decent passive…

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£9K of savings? Here’s how an investor could target £490 a month of passive income

| Christopher Ruane

Taking a long-term approach based on buying quality shares, our writer shows how someone could use £9k to unlock sizeable…

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I’m taking Warren Buffett’s advice for handling volatile stock markets

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane put one of Warren Buffett's well-known investing concepts into action this week amid the market turmoil. Here's how.

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Here’s where I think the Lloyds share price could be at the end of 2026

| Dr. James Fox

Donald Trump may have clouded the near-term economic outlook, but the Lloyds share price could gain further over the next…

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After falling 17% in a month, Tesco shares yield 4.3% with a P/E of just over 11!

| Harvey Jones

Tesco shares have been among the most solid on the FTSE 100. But after being caught up in market turbulence,…

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1 beaten-down FTSE 100 share I just bought again — and again!

| Christopher Ruane

The FTSE 100's had a rocky few weeks. Our writer has been repeatedly adding to his shareholding in one well-known…

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At what point would the Rolls-Royce share price become a bargain buy?

| Christopher Ruane

The Rolls-Royce share price was in pennies just a few years ago and has since grown enormously. Is it at…

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A £10,000 investment in IAG shares a year ago’s now worth…

| Royston Wild

IAG shares have risen sharply in price during the last 12 months. But can the FTSE 100 airline company continue…

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How much passive income could a £20k Stocks and Shares ISA earn?

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane digs into some of the key variables that help determine how much passive income a Stocks and Shares…

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1 S&P 500 stock to consider buying in a recession

| Stephen Wright

The S&P 500 might be most associated with growth stocks focused on technology. But it also has some businesses that…

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Here’s the FTSE 100 stock UK investors have been buying and selling this week

| Stephen Wright

In an unusually volatile week for share prices, one FTSE 100 company's been receiving more attention than most – both…

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I own the FTSE 350’s highest-yielding dividend share. So why am I concerned?

| James Beard

Our writer draws on his own personal experience to highlight why high-yielding dividend shares should sometimes be treated with caution.

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Should I buy US or UK stocks for my SIPP portfolio?

| Ben McPoland

Our writer highlights one of the largest current holdings in his SIPP portfolio, which is a US share. So why…

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ChatGPT just recommended this potentially explosive penny stock

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

This mining and exploration penny stock's getting closer to entering production and delivering long-awaited revenue! Is it time to jump…

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With yields of 7.6%, 9% and 9.3%, here are 3 juicy passive income stocks to consider!

| James Beard

Our writer reckons investors looking to generate above-average levels of passive income could consider these three dividend shares.

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Are these the best UK shares to consider buying as US stocks whiplash?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Zaven Boyrazian explores UK shares that have next to no direct exposure to US tariffs and asks whether these are…

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Have we reached the bottom of this stock market correction?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Stock markets worldwide crashed on fears of a new global trade war, only to quickly reverse course! Is it too…

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Investing £10,000 in income stocks will generate a passive income of…

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Buying high-yield dividend stocks can unlock enormous passive income in the long run, but how much money can investors make…

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What should the Helium One share price be?

| James Beard

Our writer believes valuing pre-revenue mining stocks is incredibly difficult. To illustrate his point, he looks at the Helium One…

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Here’s how a stock market crash may help an investor to retire early

| Dr. James Fox

Investors are bound to be concerned by talks of a stock market crash, but these conditions provide fertile ground for…

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Is Aston Martin’s share price too cheap for savvy investors to ignore?

| Royston Wild

Aston Martin's share price has fallen by almost two-thirds over the last 12 months. Is it now a 'screaming buy'…

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2 shares I just bought for my ISA during the stock market sell-off

| Ben McPoland

As the market suffered its recent epic fall, this Fool snapped up two very different shares for his Stocks and…

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These 4 FTSE shares have crashed hard. Which do I like today?

| Cliff D'Arcy

These four FTSE 100 stocks have plunged in value over the last month. But after this latest market meltdown, which…

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