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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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How safe is National Grid plc’s dividend?

| Kevin Godbold

Are dividends built to endure at National Grid plc (LON: NG), or is trouble ahead?

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Should you have bought these 3 shares in August?

| Alan Oscroft

These three shares logged gains in August but which is the best long-term candidate for your September wishlist?

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Should you buy Premier Oil plc after today’s update?

| Peter Stephens

Is Premier Oil plc (LON:PMO) a better buy than these two sector peers after today's news?

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Imagining an investing Jabberwocky

| Owain Bennallack

The greatest investors were great for different reasons. But what if you could cherry-pick the best of each of their…

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Is this the best healthcare stock money can buy after today’s update?

| Peter Stephens

Should you buy this healthcare stock as it announces moves to boost its bottom line, or are two larger sector…

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Sirius Minerals plc: The upside is already with us

| Harvey Jones

Sirius Minerals plc (LON: SXX) is starting to reward the faith many investors have placed in this potash mining project,…

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Can you afford to miss these chunky dividends from the FTSE 250?

| Bilaal Mohamed

Bilaal Mohamed uncovers three fat dividends from the FTSE 250 (INDEXFTSE:MCX).

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Great margins, high dividends, low debt: Are these Footsie shares the best buys on the market?

| Ian Pierce

Can these three shares continue to be investor darlings for years to come?

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How long must we wait for Lloyds Banking Group plc to deliver?

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones expected more from Lloyds Banking Group plc (LON: LLOY) but says patient investors should eventually reap the rewards.

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Should investors flock to these two companies after today’s impressive results?

| Paul Summers

Should investors take a closer look at these market minnows?

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2 mid-week news bargains to buy for the long term?

| G A Chester

Has Wednesday turned up two terrific long-term treats despite short-term challenges?

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Pubs and fresh produce: Selling boring essentials warrants a second look at these two shares

| Ian Pierce

These businesses may not be sexy but they're producing results.

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How fast-growing dividends build your wealth

| Malcolm Wheatley

With a constant yield, investors can book hefty capital gains as well.

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Should you buy Churchill China plc or HSS Hire Group plc after today’s results?

| Kevin Godbold

Today’s interims reveal progress for Churchill China plc (LON: CHH) and HSS Hire Group plc (LON: HSS).

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Do today’s results make these under-the-radar large caps stellar opportunities?

| Ian Pierce

Solid results make these three relative unknowns worth a second look.

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How to bet on the next big thing

| Owain Bennallack

Sector-based ETFs can give you diversification without diluting your focus.

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Here’s how Apple Inc. pays taxes overseas (or avoids them)

| Anders Bylund

Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL)'s overseas tax strategies are both complex and effective, and the company has a Plan B on hand.

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Should you buy these under-the-radar Woodford holdings?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Edward Sheldon looks at two of Neil Woodford's lesser known key holdings.

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Is a dividend bonanza about to kick off at HSBC Holdings plc and Royal Bank of Scotland Group plc?

| Ian Pierce

Is it time for income investors to revisit these banking giants?

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My 2 best mid-cap stocks for income and growth

| Jack Tang

Should you be tempted by the dividend growth potential of these two mid-caps?

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Is this THE most reliable share in the FTSE 100?

| Paul Summers

Do today's half-year results underline the case for investing in this FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) giant?

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Neil Woodford has ditched half his FTSE 100 holdings!

| G A Chester

Is Neil Woodford making the biggest conviction bet of his career?

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Is now (finally) the right time to buy Lloyds Banking Group plc?

| Roland Head

Roland Head looks at the pros and cons of investing in Lloyds Banking Group plc (LON:LLOY).

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Do today’s results make Inspired Energy plc a better buy than Centrica plc?

| G A Chester

G A Chester puts Inspired Energy plc (LON:INSE) and Centrica plc (LON:CNA) under the spotlight.

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3 shares you should have bought in August

| Alan Oscroft

Which shares were the winners in August and does Alan Oscroft think they're worth buying in September too?

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Investing in strange times

| Malcolm Wheatley

Brexit and other events continue to throw up stock market bargains.

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Is it time to buy these two undervalued FTSE 100 champions?

| Rupert Hargreaves

These two FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) champions look attractive after recent declines, but is it time to buy?

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Are these the 3 most solid yields on the FTSE 100?

| Harvey Jones

Sometimes the biggest dividend isn't the most beautiful, says Harvey Jones.

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ARM Holdings plc and Berkeley Group Holdings plc set for FTSE 100 exit

| G A Chester

ARM Holdings plc (LON:ARM) and Berkeley Group Holdings plc (LON:BKG) are set to be ejected from the FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX)…

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5 investing strategies of the rich

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Edward Sheldon looks at key strategies that high net worth investors use to build their wealth.

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There has never been a better time to buy ITV plc, British Land Co plc and Carillion plc

| Prabhat Sakya

This is why it could be a great time to buy ITV plc (LON:ITV), British Land Co plc (LON:BLAND) and…

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The 3 biggest risks facing BP plc

| Jack Tang

Should you be tempted by BP's 7% dividend yield?

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Should you buy these 3 stocks despite their low yields?

| Harvey Jones

Sometimes stocks on lower yields can offer greater long-term potential, says Harvey Jones.

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Dividends are now the only game in town

| Harvey Jones

Forget cash and feel the dividend, says Harvey Jones

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Should you buy these climbers after today’s results?

| Alan Oscroft

Has Friday turned up a couple of unmissable bargains?

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How safe is GlaxoSmithKline plc’s dividend?

| Kevin Godbold

Are dividends built to endure at GlaxoSmithKline plc (LON: GSK), or is trouble ahead?

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2 quality FTSE 250 stocks to buy after today’s results?

| Roland Head

Should you buy these cash-generating FTSE 250 (INDEXFTSE:MCX) stocks?

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3 Neil Woodford bargain picks

| G A Chester

Here are three Woodford blue chips on cheap earnings ratings.

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Why I would sell Lloyds Banking Group plc to buy Diageo plc

| Rupert Hargreaves

In this Fool's opinion, Diageo plc (LON: DGE) is a better investment than Lloyds Banking Group plc (LON: LLOY). Here's…

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Should you buy these mid-cap shares after today’s news?

| Alan Oscroft

Could these these smaller companies provide overlooked bargains?

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