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Just released: the 3 best growth-focused stocks to consider buying in January [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 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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GlaxoSmithKline plc: next stop 1,700p?

| Rupert Hargreaves

Is growth at GlaxoSmithKline plc (LON: GSK) setting it on the way to 1,700p?

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Are dividends safe at International Consolidated Airlns Grp SA, Persimmon plc and Petrofac Limited?

| Roland Head

Should you be tempted by attractive dividend yields at International Consolidated Airlns Grp SA (LON:IAG), Persimmon plc (LON:PSN) and Petrofac…

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Should you sell ‘overvalued’ Unilever plc, Diageo plc and British American Tobacco plc?

| G A Chester

G A Chester shines the spotlight on Unilever plc (LON:ULVR), Diageo plc (LON:DGE) and British American Tobacco plc (LON:BATS).

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Will Royal Dutch Shell plc survive the oil crisis?

| Peter Stephens

Should you avoid Royal Dutch Shell plc (LON: RDSB) until the oil crisis is over?

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Should you sell the FTSE 100 in preparation for a Brexit vote?

| Prabhat Sakya

A vote to leave the EU could cause the FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) to crash. So should investors sell?

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Is J Sainsbury plc biting off more than it can chew with Home Retail Group plc?

| Dave Sullivan

This Fool runs the rule over J Sainsbury plc (LON SBRY). Does the acquisition of Home Retail Group plc (LON:…

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4 screaming buys for the summer? ASOS plc, Next plc, WM Morrison plc and Paddy Power Betfair plc Ord Eur0.09

| Paul Summers

Could fine weather and a summer of sport benefit ASOS plc (LON:ASC), Next plc (LON:NXT), WM Morrisons plc (LON:MRW) or…

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Will momentum continue for the FTSE 250’s newest members Metro Bank plc, CMC Markets plc and CYBG plc?

| Ian Pierce

From IPO to FTSE 250 (INDEXFTSE:MCX) in under a year: can Metro Bank plc (LON: MTRO), CMC Markets plc (LON:…

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Are Lloyds Banking Group plc and Ryanair Holdings plc ready to take off?

| Bilaal Mohamed

Bilaal Mohamed explains why it could be a good time to buy Lloyds Banking Group plc (LON: LLOY) and Ryanair…

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Are Aviva plc (-15%), Prudential plc (-16%) and Shire plc (-25%) set to make a fighting comeback?

| Harvey Jones

Now could be a good time to take advantage of share price falls at Aviva plc (LON: AV), Prudential plc…

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Why NOW could be the time to buy Imperial Brands plc, Old Mutual plc and BT Group plc!

| Royston Wild

Royston Wild explains why now could prove a great time to pile into FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) stars Imperial Brands…

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June is set to be a huge month for Xcite Energy Limited and Gulf Keystone Petroleum Limited

| Jack Dingwall

Will Xcite Energy Limited (LON:XEL) or Gulf Keystone Petroleum Limited (LON:GKP) survive the month?

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Is Johnson Matthey plc a better buy than BP plc?

| Prabhat Sakya

While BP plc (LON: BP) is suffering because of low oil prices, Johnson Matthey plc (LON: JMAT) is set to…

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Tesco plc, Lloyds Banking Group plc and Royal Dutch Shell plc: which will bounce back first?

| Paul Summers

The race to recovery is on for Tesco plc (LON:TSCO), Lloyds Banking Group plc (LON:LLOY) and Royal Dutch Shell plc…

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Should you forget the high valuations and buy FTSE 100 giants Diageo plc, Reckitt Benckiser Group plc and Smith & Nephew plc?

| Royston Wild

Royston Wild considers whether investors should pile into FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) stars Diageo plc (LON: DGE), Reckitt Benckiser Group…

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Can you beat the market with AstraZeneca plc, BAE Systems plc and ARM Holdings plc?

| Rupert Hargreaves

AstraZeneca plc (LON: AZN), BAE Systems plc (LON: BA) and Arm holdings plc (LON: ARM) could help turobocharge your portfolio's…

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Three surprise power plays: Direct Line Insurance Group plc, Smith & Nephew plc and Legal & General Group plc

| Harvey Jones

Direct Line Insurance Group plc (LON: DGL), Smith & Nephew plc (LON: SN) and Legal & General Group plc (LON:…

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Is the property market crash finally upon us?

| Harvey Jones

The property market could fall like a ton of bricks, says Harvey Jones.

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Lloyds Banking Group plc vs Vodafone Group plc: which is the best dividend stock?

| Royston Wild

Royston Wild considers the payout prospects of Lloyds Banking Group plc (LON: LLOY) and Vodafone Group plc (LON: VOD).

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Why Unilever plc and Reckitt Benckiser Group plc are for life – not just for Brexit

| Dave Sullivan

This Fool thinks Unilever plc (LON ULVR) and Reckitt Benckiser Group plc (LON RB) are sound investments for the long…

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There has never been a better time to buy Prudential plc, ARM Holdings plc and G4S plc

| Prabhat Sakya

Is it time to invest in Prudential plc (LON: PRU), ARM Holdings plc (LON: ARM) and G4S plc (LON: GFS)?

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Why Britain’s biggest banks won’t catch their American counterparts any time soon

| Ian Pierce

Why the UK's largest banks aren't about to turn the corner.

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A defensive line-up Roy Hodgson would envy: National Grid plc, Imperial Brands Group plc & Vodafone Group plc

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones reckons that National Grid plc (LON: NG), Imperial Brands Group plc (LON: IMB) and Vodafone Group plc (LON:…

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Which is the best oil play: Royal Dutch Shell plc, Cairn Energy plc or Genel Energy plc?

| Jack Tang

What are the advantages of buying oil stocks: Royal Dutch Shell plc (LON:RDSB), Cairn Energy plc (LON:CNE) or Genel Energy…

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Can Tesco plc (-16%), Burberry Group plc (-26%) & KAZ Minerals plc (-24%) stop the rot?

| Alan Oscroft

When will Tesco plc (LON: TSCO), Burberry Group plc (LON: BRBY) and KAZ Minerals plc (LON: KAZ) return to growth?

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Are gold, Berkshire Hathaway Inc. & Personal Assets Trust plc the only investments you need?

| G A Chester

Should you put your trust in gold, Berkshire Hathaway Inc. (NYSE: BRK.B) and Personal Assets Trust plc (LON:PNL)?

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3 overlooked income buys? Royal Bank of Scotland Group plc, ICAP plc & Carillion plc

| Roland Head

Roland Head explains why Royal Bank of Scotland Group plc (LON:RBS), ICAP plc (LON:IAP) and Carillion plc (LON:CLLN) could be…

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Why NOW could be the perfect time to sell Antofagasta plc, 88 Energy Limited and WM Morrison Supermarkets plc

| Royston Wild

Royston Wild explains why shrewd investors are shifting out of Antofagasta plc (LON: ANTO), 88 Energy Limited (LON: 88E) and…

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Ride the housing boom with Barratt Developments plc, Rightmove plc and Persimmon plc

| Prabhat Sakya

Barratt Developments plc (LON: BDEV), Rightmove plc (LSE: RMV) and Persimmon plc (LSE: PSN) are three worthy growth investments.

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How BT group plc and ITV plc could make you rich

| Rupert Hargreaves

Do BT group plc (LON: BT.A) and ITV plc (LON: ITV) hold the keys to riches?

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Will Tullow Oil plc, Enquest Plc and Premier Oil plc ever recover?

| Rupert Hargreaves

Have Tullow Oil plc (LON: TLW), Enquest plc (LON: ENQ) and Premier Oil plc (LON: PMO) run out of steam after…

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Could BHP Billiton plc, Goals Soccer Centres plc and Rolls-Royce Holding plc climb 50% within a year?

| Roland Head

Roland Head takes a fresh look at the turnaround prospects of BHP Billiton plc (LON:BLT), Goals Soccer Centres plc (LON:GOAL)…

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$50 oil drives Falcon Oil & Gas Limited, Petrofac Limited and Weir Group plc in different directions

| Harvey Jones

Falcon Oil & Gas Limited (LON: FOG), Petrofac Limited (LON: PFC) and Weir Group plc (LON: WEIR) have had mixed…

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Why Sirius Minerals plc, BP plc and Hurricane Energy plc could be great long-term investments

| Jack Dingwall

Will Sirius Minerals plc (LON:SXX), BP plc (LON:BP) and Hurricane Energy plc (LON:HUR) make you money?

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Are J D Wetherspoon plc, Greene King plc and Whitbread plc the best Brexit-proof shares?

| Ian Pierce

Not even domestic-focused J D Wetherspoon plc (LON: JDW), Greene King plc (LON: GNK) & Whitbread plc (LON: WTB) can…

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Are Unilever plc, BAE Systems plc & The Restaurant Group plc 3 dividend stars?

| Prabhat Sakya

Unilever plc (LON: ULVR), BAE Systems plc (LON: BA) and The Restaurant Group plc (LON: RTN) are three potential high-yield…

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Why GlaxoSmithKline plc and BTG plc are the perfect prescription for growth and income!

| Bilaal Mohamed

Bilaal Mohamed explains why GlaxoSmithKline plc (LON: GSK) and BTG plc (LON: BTG) could be a great pairing for investors…

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Strengthen your defence with these inflation-proof dividends from the FTSE 100!

| Bilaal Mohamed

Bilaal Mohamed reveals two low-risk defensive stocks with inflation-proof dividends from the FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX).

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Is Lloyds Banking Group plc at risk from a cyber attack?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Financial institutions around the world are being hacked. Is Lloyds Banking Group plc (LON: LLOY) safe?

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Should you sell Barclays plc and buy Aldermore Group plc or OneSavings Bank plc?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Fed up with the performance of Barclays plc (LON: BARC)? Check out Aldermore Group plc (LON: ALD) and OneSavings Bank…

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