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5 small-cap stocks Fools think will soar in the next bull market

| The Motley Fool Staff

Finding the 'next big thing' in the stock market is no easy feat. However, some of our Foolish writers think…

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Just released: our 3 best dividend-focused stocks to buy 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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Best British value stocks to consider buying in December

| The Motley Fool Staff

We asked our freelance writers to reveal the top value stocks they’d buy in December, including one 'Fire' and one…

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Best British shares to consider buying in December

| The Motley Fool Staff

We asked our writers to share their ‘best of British’ stocks to buy this month, including two 5%+ yielders!

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Just released: the 3 best growth-focused stocks to buy 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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Best US stocks to consider buying in December

| The Motley Fool Staff

We asked our freelance writers to reveal the top US stocks they’d buy in December, which included three well-known names...

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Best British growth stocks to consider buying in December

| The Motley Fool Staff

We asked our freelance writers to reveal the top growth stocks they’d buy in December, which included retailers and real…

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Best British dividend stocks to consider buying in December

| The Motley Fool Staff

We asked our writers to share their top dividend stock for December, including two Share Advisor 'Ice' recommendations!

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BUY AND HOLD spelled in letters on top of a pile of books. Alongside is a piggy bank in glasses. Buy and hold is a popular long term stock and shares strategy.
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An 8.4% yield but down 27%! This FTSE 250 hidden gem looks cheap to me

| Simon Watkins

Recently demoted to the FTSE 250, this high-quality business has good growth prospects, pays big dividends, and is undervalued compared…

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Could the Diageo share price hit new highs in 2024?

| Mark David Hartley

With the Diageo share price in a slump this year, I’m wondering if a recovery in 2024 could make this…

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I’m targeting huge dividends like Warren Buffett

| John Fieldsend

One of Warren Buffett’s investments earns over 50% in dividends on his original stake. Here’s how I’m targeting similar cash…

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How average savers can turn £180 a month into a lifelong second income

| John Fieldsend

A lifelong second income might seem unattainable, but here’s how average savers could achieve it even if saving only £180…

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How to try and turn £180 a month into £31,500 lifelong passive income with UK shares

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

Investing in UK growth shares can be an excellent way to build lifelong wealth and eventually generate a sizable second…

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How I pick shares to try and beat the FTSE 100

| Oliver Rodzianko

A FTSE 100 tracker fund is not the best place to invest for long-term price increases. Our writer tells us…

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The British American Tobacco share price has plummeted 6%! Is this a rare chance to buy?

| Charlie Keough

The British American Tobacco share price took a hit as its full-year update failed to meet investor expectations. But is…

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Which of these is the best dirt cheap FTSE 100 stock to buy for 2024?

| Royston Wild

I'm building a list of the greatest FTSE 100 stocks to buy for the long term. But are these UK…

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What’s on the cards for the BT share price in 2024?

| Sumayya Mansoor

After a turbulent few years, could the BT share price experience a better year ahead and how? This Fool investigates.

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Lloyds shares could reach £1.50 in 2024

| John Fieldsend

Lloyds shares rising from 43p to £1.50 in 2024 sounds like a tall order, but here is how the unloved…

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Should investors rush to buy Aviva shares before the end of the year?

| Stephen Wright

The 7.5% dividend yield on Aviva shares is attractive. But Stephen Wright thinks a different FTSE 100 insurer is a…

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2 UK stocks for value investors to consider buying before the end of the year

| Stephen Wright

Exploiting cyclical downturns can be a great way for value investors to find stocks to buy at bargain prices. Stephen…

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I’d earn £1,260 in passive income by investing a £20k Isa in these 3 ultra-high-yield stocks

| Harvey Jones

I'm on the hunt for passive income and I reckon the following FTSE 100 stocks should help me generate it…

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Could these beleaguered FTSE 100 stocks stage a turnaround?

| Sumayya Mansoor

Could these FTSE 100 stocks be primed for recovery after difficult times? Sumayya Mansoor takes a look at what could…

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Is this FTSE 100 giant one of the best income stocks out there?

| Sumayya Mansoor

Our writer takes a closer look at this medical business as a potential income stock for her portfolio, even though…

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£2k in a Stocks and Shares ISA? One top stock I’d buy before the New Year!

| Ben McPoland

Here's one US stock this writer thinks could grow for a long time to come and deliver attractive returns in…

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How I’d invest £4k in my SIPP with the aim of doubling my money

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith talks through how he'd use dividend growth stocks to grow a SIPP pot consistently to achieve strong long-term…

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£3 a day vs £30 a day passive income plan

| John Fieldsend

What’s the difference between a £3 a day and £30 a day passive income plan? More to the point, how…

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Is the British American Tobacco (BAT) share price NOW too cheap to miss?

| Royston Wild

The BAT share price has sunk again after another chilly market update. But is the company now a brilliant bargain…

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I’m using December to snap up cheap shares!

| Charlie Keough

This Fool is keen to use this month to add some cheap shares to his portfolio. Here he examines one…

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Could Rolls-Royce retain its share price gain and more?

| Gaurav Sharma

The Rolls-Royce share price has impressed in 2023. I particularly like management’s fresh impetus on quadrupling profits and sustainable aviation…

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Best British value stocks to consider buying in December

| The Motley Fool Staff

We asked our freelance writers to reveal the top value stocks they’d buy in December, including one 'Fire' and one…

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No real savings? I’d use the Warren Buffett method to target financial freedom

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

Zaven Boyrazian highlights some of the core investing principles Warren Buffett uses to build and maintain his multi-billion-dollar fortune.

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Better FTSE bank buy for 2024: NatWest or Lloyds?

| Simon Watkins

Both of these heavyweight FTSE shares look like good potential buys to me, but one looks like an especially attractive…

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If my Dad had invested £500 in Rolls-Royce shares when I was born, here’s what I’d have now

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith considers how an investment in Rolls-Royce shares would have performed against other potential ideas from the 1990s.

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Could buying this EV stock be like buying Tesla in 2016?

| Dylan Hood

Popular EV stock NIO is currently priced around the same level as Tesla in 2016. This Fool assesses if now…

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Is the low easyJet share price a steal?

| Oliver Rodzianko

Our writer breaks down whether the easyJet share price is an opportunity he’s interested in. He wants to know if…

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9.4% and 7.1% yields! Which of these FTSE 100 dividend shares should I buy for 2024?

| Royston Wild

These FTSE 100 stocks have excellent records when it comes to delivering passive income. But which would be the best…

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Should I invest in a FTSE 100 ETF in 2024?

| Ben McPoland

This investor weighs up the pros and cons of choosing to invest in a fund that will passively track the…

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Why the FTSE 250 looks an incredible bargain

| Cliff D'Arcy

While all the attention is on the elite FTSE 100, the mid-cap FTSE 250 index looks unbelievably cheap. I don't…

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Here’s my plan to make the most of juicy UK shares ahead of 2024 and beyond!

| Sumayya Mansoor

Our writer reckons there hasn't been a better time to snap up quality UK shares. She explains how she's planning…

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Here’s how many Lloyds shares I’d need to buy for a £100 monthly income!

| Charlie Carman

Offering a higher dividend yield than the average across FTSE 100 stocks, are Lloyds shares worth buying for passive income…

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Up 27% in 2023, what next for the Tesco share price in 2024?

| Cliff D'Arcy

The Tesco share price has had a great 2023, rising 27% while the FTSE 100 was flat. But what might…

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FTSE 250? No, I’d buy this index fund instead

| Oliver Rodzianko

Investing in index funds can be a profitable enterprise. Our author has been exploring the different options to determine the…

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This 4% yielding FTSE 100 giant is dirt-cheap and perfect for passive income!

| Sumayya Mansoor

Looking for a mammoth business with shares trading at discount levels and offering an excellent passive income opportunity? Our writer…

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Here’s how I’d use dividend shares to try and turn £5,000 of savings into passive income of £900 a year

| Stephen Wright

With dividend shares at today’s prices, Stephen Wright thinks there are two ways to turn a £5,000 investment into something…

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After a recovery that Lazarus would have been proud of, is the easyJet share price worth a look?

| Stephen Wright

With its dividend restored and its balance sheet repaired, the easyJet share price looks like a bargain. But Stephen Wright…

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Are Rolls-Royce shares REALLY about to pay a dividend?

| Royston Wild

Rolls-Royce shares are expected to start paying dividends in the near future. But how realistic are the company's current forecasts?

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This FTSE 100 stock could continue to soar but it still looks undervalued!

| Sumayya Mansoor

Our writer explains why she thinks this FTSE 100 stock looks attractive despite its share price rising, thanks to its…

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Here are 3 Warren Buffett lessons I’m taking into 2024

| Charlie Keough

Warren Buffett is a source of inspiration for many. As we head towards 2024, this Fool is using the great…

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