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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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“The last FTSE 100 stock I’d sell in a recession is…”

| The Motley Fool Staff

It's well worth considering some recession-resiliant stocks as part of a diversifed portfolio. Here, our free-site writers offer up their…

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A cheap stock to consider buying as the FTSE 100 hits all-time highs

| Roland Head

Roland Head explains why the FTSE 100 probably isn’t expensive and highlights a cheap dividend share to consider buying today.

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If I were retiring tomorrow, I’d snap up these 3 passive income stocks!

| Sumayya Mansoor

Our writer was recently asked which passive income stocks she’d be happy to buy if she were to retire tomorrow.…

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As the FTSE 100 hits an all-time high, are the days of cheap shares coming to an end?

| Alan Oscroft

The signs suggest that confidence and optimism are finally getting the FTSE 100 back on track, as the index hits…

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Which FTSE 100 stocks could benefit after the UK’s premier index reaches all-time highs?

| Sumayya Mansoor

As the FTSE 100 hit all-time highs yesterday, our writer details which stocks could be primed to climb upwards.

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Down massively in 2024 so far, is there worse to come for Tesla stock?

| Paul Summers

Tesla stock has been been stuck in reverse gear. Will the latest earnings announcement see the share price continue to…

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These 2 dividend stocks are getting way too cheap

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith looks at different financial metrics to prove that some dividend stocks are undervalued at the moment and could…

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Is the JD Sports share price set to explode?

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane considers why the JD Sports share price has done little over the past five years, even though sales…

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The Anglo American share price dips on Q1 production update. Time to buy?

| Alan Oscroft

The Anglo American share price has fallen hard in the past two years, after a very tough 2023. But I…

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£9,000 in savings? Here’s how I’d aim to turn that into a £12,300 annual passive income

| Charlie Keough

This Fool explains how he'd target thousands of pounds in passive income every year by investing in high-quality businesses.

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Why is the FTSE 100 at all-time highs?

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith flags up two reasons for the jump in the FTSE 100 over the past week, also pointing out…

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The Taylor Wimpey share price rises on housing market ‘stability’. Time to consider buying?

| Paul Summers

The 2024 Taylor Wimpey share price hasn't been in great form, so far. But Paul Summers remains cautiously optimistic for…

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The FTSE 100 reaches an all-time high! Here are 2 of its best stocks to consider buying

| Charlie Keough

With the FTSE 100 soaring in 2024, this Fool thinks investors should consider buying these two stocks. Here he breaks…

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Here’s why I see cheap UK shares soaring in the years ahead

| Charlie Keough

UK shares look undervalued and this Fool plans to take advantage of it. Here he details one stock he's keen…

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Is Legal & General the best stock to buy in the FTSE right now?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

UK investors have been piling into Legal & General in recent weeks. But are there better FTSE shares to buy…

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With no savings at 40, I’d buy and hold these 2 FTSE 250 stocks to retirement

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith outlines two FTSE 250 stocks that he believes offer long-term value for an investors that's looking to build…

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£9,000 in savings? Here’s how I’d try to turn that into £7,864 every year in passive income

| Simon Watkins

Investing a relatively small amount in high-yielding stocks and reinvesting the dividends paid can generate significant passive income over time.

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Is Aviva’s share price a bargain now it’s trading well below £5?

| Simon Watkins

Aviva’s share price has slumped to well below £5, but even before that it looked a bargain to me, with…

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Rolls-Royce shares: tapped out at £4 or poised to climb further?

| Mark David Hartley

Rolls-Royce shares are finally showing signs of faltering after months of gains. Can they still climb further or is a…

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Up 30%, this FTSE 100 stock has been my best buy in 2024

| Mark David Hartley

I’m considering the prospects of my best-performing FTSE 100 stock this year. Can this major UK bank continue to make…

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The M&G share price looks far too low to me!

| Cliff D'Arcy

The M&G share price has dived by nearly 16% since peaking on 21 March. But with a near-10% dividend yield,…

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A lot of people use Trustpilot, but should I trust the investment for my Stocks & Shares ISA?

| Oliver Rodzianko

Oliver thinks Trustpilot offers a potentially high-growth opportunity for his Stocks and Shares ISA. But he's noticed some risks, too.

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How the IDS share price could leap 15%+ from here

| Cliff D'Arcy

On Wednesday, 17 April, the IDS share price soared as news of a takeover bid hit newswires. This offer has…

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2 overlooked cheap shares I’m tipping to eventually soar

| Sumayya Mansoor

These two cheap shares may not be obvious bargains, but our writer explains the investment case behind buying them for…

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1 no-brainer pick I’d love to buy for my Stocks & Shares ISA!

| Sumayya Mansoor

A Stocks & Shares ISA is a great investment vehicle for our writer. Here she explains why, and one stock…

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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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Will the Rolls-Royce share price keep rising in 2024?

| Charlie Keough

With the Rolls-Royce share price going on a surge, this Fool wants to look forward to where it could potentially…

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£10k in an ISA? Here’s how I’d target a regular £30k+ second income stream

| Ben McPoland

Reliable dividends can help provide a lot more financial freedom. Here's how I'd aim for a substantial second income inside…

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Lloyds share price hanging on to 50p ahead of Wednesday’s Q1 earnings report. Where to now?

| Mark David Hartley

Down in April and with low earnings expected this week, Mark David Hartley investigates where the Lloyds share price might…

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Everyone’s talking about AI! Here’s 1 FTSE stock to consider buying for exposure

| Sumayya Mansoor

A hot topic right now is artificial intelligence (AI). This Fool explains how this FTSE stock could offer investors an…

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1 penny stock I’d buy today while it is 99p

| Ben McPoland

Ben McPoland highlights Windward (AIM:WNWD), a fast-growing penny stock that could benefit from the artificial intelligence revolution.

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This forgotten FTSE 100 gem could be the best bargain on the stock market

| Charlie Keough

The FTSE 100 is full to the brim of high-quality businesses. But this Fool has his eye on this 'forgotten'…

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Here’s a FTSE 250 stock I’d put 100% of my money into

| Charlie Keough

If this Fool could buy just one stock from the FTSE 250, Games Workshop would be his choice. Here, he…

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2 reasons Warren Buffett might love this stock, and 1 reason he might avoid it like the plague

| Charlie Keough

Warren Buffett's one of the best stock pickers of all time. But would he approve of Barclays shares? This Fool…

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Down 28% in a week! What’s going on with the share price of this FTSE 250 British icon?

| James Beard

There’s one stock in the FTSE 250 that took a bit of a battering last week. But I’m not surprised,…

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At around £28.50, Shell’s share price looks cheap to me

| Simon Watkins

Shell’s share price still looks undervalued against its fossil-fuel-focused rivals to me, despite it pushing back its carbon reduction targets.

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433 shares in this FTSE 100 dividend superstar could make me £18,803 in annual passive income!

| Simon Watkins

This overlooked FTSE 100 gem has one of the best yields in the index, looks undervalued, and makes me big…

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2 under-the-radar investment trusts I’d buy for a new Stocks and Shares ISA

| Ben McPoland

Here are two fantastic trusts that I'd happily snap up today if I were building a Stocks and Shares ISA…

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If I’d put £1k in Games Workshop shares 5 years ago, here’s how much I’d have now!

| Charlie Carman

Games Workshop shares have proved to be a stellar investment in recent years. Charlie Carman examines whether this trend can…

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With the Middle East in crisis, will the BP share price soar?

| Cliff D'Arcy

The BP share price has leapt by a sixth, surging 16.7% since the lows of late January. Will it gush…

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If I’d put £5,000 into Santander shares 1 year ago, here’s how much I’d have now

| Ben McPoland

Santander shares have outperformed over the past 12 months, leaving this Fool wondering if he should add the bank stock…

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