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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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3 FTSE 250 shares to consider for a brand new Stocks & Shares ISA!

| Royston Wild

Looking to build a five-star Stocks and Shares ISA? A mix of FTSE 250 shares like these is worth serious…

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£30k to invest? Here’s one way to target a near-£65k second income in retirement

| Royston Wild

With some shrewd choices, here's how a UK investor could turn a large lump of cash into a life-changing second…

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Dividend Shares

£20k ISA? Here’s how that could generate £574 a month of passive income!

| Christopher Ruane

More than £500 each month of passive income from a single Stocks and Shares ISA with £20k invested in it?…

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Retirement Articles

3 high-yield shares that could help set a SIPP up for decades

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer explains how careful share selection, diversification, and compounding could potentially help an investor turn a £30k SIPP into…

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Here’s how a new investor could start buying shares with £50 a week

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer draws on his stock market experience to explain how a first-time investor could start buying shares on a…

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Value Shares

Aim for a million buying just a few shares? Here’s how!

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane explains how he hopes to aim for a million by taking a long-term approach to investing and buying…

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How could an investor use £20,000, an ISA, and 5 dividend shares to target annual income of £3,225?

| James Beard

Our writer describes how a relatively modest level of savings could be invested in a handful of dividend shares to…

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Here’s how an investor could use a Stocks and Shares ISA to target a four-figure second income

| James Beard

Our writer explains how investing the maximum annual amount in a Stocks and Shares ISA could generate a very healthy…

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Here’s how an investor could use £20,000 of savings to target £396 a month of passive income!

| James Beard

Our writer demonstrates how it’s possible to build an impressive level of passive income from a portfolio of FTSE 100…

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Down almost 10% from its highs, is this FTSE 100 stock a passive income no-brainer?

| Stephen Wright

Unilever shares have fallen from their recent highs. But with the business making rapid improvements, could this be a passive…

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2 FTSE 100 shares trading below book value

| Stephen Wright

Buying shares below book value can look like a recipe for successful investing. But as Stephen Wright points out, it…

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Investing £20,000 in an ISA could one day give an investor £1,564 monthly passive income for life

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones looks at how investors can use their Stocks and Shares ISA allowance to build a high and rising…

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An 11%+ yield? Here’s the dividend forecast for this top FTSE 100 income share

| Roland Head

Forecasts suggest this financial stock could soon offer an 11% dividend yield. Roland Head explains why he thinks this payout…

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Prediction: this FTSE 250 trust will beat Rolls-Royce shares over the next 5 years

| Ben McPoland

Our writer reckons this tech-driven FTSE 250 investment trust has what it takes to outperform Rolls-Royce shares between now and…

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Top Stocks

Down more than 20% in 2024, Fools think these 4 value stocks will recover (and then some) in 2025

| The Motley Fool Staff

Four Fools see value opportunities among these beaten-down shares in the UK stock markets!

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4 passive income shares with 9%+ dividend yields to consider today!

| Royston Wild

The dividend yields on these high-yield passive income stocks smash the FTSE 100 forward average of 3.6%. Come take a…

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Here’s how a stock market novice could start investing with under £1,000

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane explores some potential pros and cons of investing on a limited budget -- and explains how someone could…

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Dividend Shares

£500 or £5,000? Here’s how much passive income a £20k ISA could earn each year!

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer explains some principles that help determine how much passive income a £20k ISA might provide each year, in…

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How much should an investor put in a Stocks and Shares ISA to return £50 a day?

| Mark Hartley

This Fool is considering the passive income potential of a Stocks and Shares ISA and one stock he thinks is…

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It’s down 45% — but I’m buying this FTSE gem

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane's been adding to his holding of a well-known FTSE 100 share after a string of profit warnings sent…

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Are Legal & General shares just for the over 70s?

| Stephen Wright

Stephen Wright thinks Legal & General shares – like its products – aren’t that exciting, but those who think about…

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Here’s how one penny share soared 83% in a year

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane looks at why a former penny share has soared 83% in the past year and tries to learn…

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£15k to invest? 2 high-yield stocks to consider that could deliver a £1,565 passive income

| Roland Head

Roland Head looks at two FTSE 250 dividend shares operating in niche markets with the potential to provide a high…

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£10k invested in BP shares 10 years ago is now worth…

| Roland Head

BP shares are known for their big dividends, but has the stock rewarded long-term shareholders? Roland Head's crunched the numbers.

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The FTSE 100 hits new record highs — what do I do now?

| Stephen Wright

The FTSE 100 seems to show investors aren’t as worried about things like the economy, inflation, or interest rates as…

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£5,000 invested in Tesla stock 12 months ago is now worth…

| Stephen Wright

Tesla stock's up 95% over the last 12 months, but exchange rates mean UK investors who bought the shares a…

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Here’s how Warren Buffett’s No.1 lesson can help investors as they try to turn £1 into £1m

| Dr. James Fox

Warren Buffett's a billionaire investor, but his teachings might help even the most novice of investors become a millionaire through…

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2 cheap shares that could be takeover targets in 2025

| Dr. James Fox

These cheap shares may be takeover targets in 2025, and as such, potentially offer shareholders the chance to earn outsized…

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I asked ChatGPT to rate my FTSE 100 stocks and here’s what it said

| Dr. James Fox

ChatGPT wasn’t entirely supportive of my FTSE 100 holdings, but it shared some of my optimism. However, I wouldn’t recommend…

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My £3-a-day plan to build a second income in 2025

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane explains why he's putting aside a few pounds a day to build a second income -- and how…

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£20k to invest? 2 dividend stocks to consider for a £1,860 passive income this year!

| Royston Wild

A large investment spread across these big-paying UK dividend shares may be worth considering for potentially huge rewards, as Royston…

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If a 40-year-old invested in FTSE 250 growth stocks, here’s what they could have by retirement

| Royston Wild

Which would be the better way for investors to target large long-term returns -- buying a FTSE 250 fund or…

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2 top ETFs to consider for kickstarting an Individual Savings Account (ISA)!

| Royston Wild

Looking for a simple and effective way to start your investing journey? Here two great ETFs for Individual Savings Account…

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Moderna’s meant to be a red-hot growth stock. What on earth’s gone wrong? 

| Ben McPoland

Moderna's been anything but a high-flying growth stock in this investor's portfolio. So is it high time he gave up…

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I’m ready to buy more shares of this 10p penny stock!

| Ben McPoland

This penny stock in my portfolio looks more attractive after the company just released a promising trading update covering last…

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3 FTSE 100 shares to consider for kickstarting a Stocks & Shares ISA!

| Royston Wild

Looking for FTSE 100 stocks to buy to supercharge your returns? Here are three top blue-chips to consider for a…

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FTSE 100 stocks just set a new record!

| James Beard

Against a backdrop of sluggish economic growth, the index of FTSE 100 stocks hit an all-time high today (17 January).…

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Value Shares

3 mistakes to avoid when looking for shares to buy

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane explains a trio of mistakes he has learnt to try and avoid when looking for shares to buy…

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Why has the FTSE 100 just reached a new daytime high?

| Alan Oscroft

We're just a few weeks into 2025, and the FTSE 100 is already setting new records in spite of our…

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Can Rolls-Royce shares soar further in 2025?

| Ken Hall

Ken Hall takes a look at Rolls-Royce shares after a stellar few years. Can the aerospace and defence group's valuation…

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