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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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Could British American Tobacco shares actually provide a long-term second income?

| Stephen Wright

If next-generation products can replace lost cigarette earnings, then a FTSE 100 stock with an 8% dividend yield could be…

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Up 13% in a day, is this FTSE 250 stock set for a comeback?

| Stephen Wright

Shares in FTSE 250 footwear company Dr Martens jumped 13% on Thursday. But is an 18% revenue decline really something…

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These are the FTSE 100’s top dividend shares going into December

| Alan Oscroft

2024's given us a lot of high-yield dividend shares to choose from, and these are spurring my new year investment…

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An 8% yield and P/E ratio of 4.5! Surely this FTSE 250 stock deserves more attention?

| Mark Hartley

I recently bought shares in the lesser-known FTSE 250 bank stock OSB Group. Here's why I think it makes a…

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If I invest £5,000 in Greggs shares, how much passive income could I get?

| Ben McPoland

Our writer now has a bit of cash sat in his investing account. Here, he looks at how much income…

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1 mistake to avoid, according to Warren Buffett

| Ben McPoland

This writer is wondering if he's violating what Warren Buffett calls a "prime rule of investing" by hanging onto one…

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74% of this FTSE fund is in Nvidia and these 3 top AI stocks!

| Ben McPoland

I’ve been digging into a FTSE investment trust with an astonishingly high concentration in just a handful of AI growth…

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If I’d invested £5,000 in a FTSE 100 index fund 5 years ago, here’s how much I’d have now

| Royston Wild

The FTSE 100 has underperformed other major indexes recently. Royston Wild explains why investing in UK blue chips could still…

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Here’s the dividend forecast for IAG shares to 2026!

| Royston Wild

City forecasters think the dividends on IAG shares will soar over the next three years. Royston Wild digs into these…

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£2k in savings? Consider putting it here for maximum passive income

| John Fieldsend

Where’s the best place to park a £2k lump sum for maximum passive income? This Fool knows exactly where his…

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Where will the ITV share price go in 2025? Here’s what the experts say

| Alan Oscroft

The ITV share price has been heading up and down as the TV producer and broadcaster has been making the…

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3 rules I followed to start investing

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane shares a trio of considerations he used to start investing in the stock market -- and continues to…

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UK investors are obsessed with Nvidia stock! Here’s why

| Ben McPoland

This writer considers a few reasons why Nvidia stock has gone up so dramatically in recent years and whether he'd…

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Cheap FTSE 100 shares to consider buying after the Black Friday sales

| Alan Oscroft

Whatever bargains retailers are offering for Black Friday, stock brokers aren't joining in. I reckon I see enough cheap shares…

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P/E ratio of 6! Is the Centrica share price a bargain?

| Christopher Ruane

This writer reckons the current Centrica share price could be a real bargain. But as a former shareholder, will he…

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What sort of British companies has Warren Buffett invested in – and why?

| Christopher Ruane

Warren Buffett has fished on both sides of the pond over the decades in a hunt for bargain shares. Our…

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Here’s how I’m investing in dividend shares to aim for long-term wealth

| Mark Hartley

Our writer plans to turn investments in dividend shares into a retirement pot by implementing a structured, long-term approach.

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With their 7.2% dividend yield, are Aviva shares a bargain?

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer explains why the Aviva dividend outlook and its current valuation mean he sees it as a share investors…

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Up 179%, is this penny share about to break the £1 barrier?

| Christopher Ruane

Following strong interim results from this company in the middle of a price boom, our writer weighs whether the penny…

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What would it take for the Tesla share price to double – or halve?

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane considers sentiments and hard facts when trying to unpick what could move the Tesla share price up or…

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Should I pile into Greatland Gold (GGP) now the share price is just 7.25p?

| Kevin Godbold

The Greatland Gold (GGP) share price could take off on the back of "transformational" operational progress, but I'm hesitant.

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How much can I really make from UK stocks?

| John Fieldsend

This Fool was thrilled to discover a fascinating study on the long-term returns of UK stocks. Here's what it had…

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Direct Line shares rocketed 41% yesterday! What now?

| Paul Summers

Direct Line shares have smashed through the ceiling on news of a takeover bid from another UK insurance giant. Our…

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What are the best value shares for me to buy in December?

| Stephen Wright

Stephen Wright thinks shares in UK companies looking to streamline their operations could be attractive opportunities for value investors next…

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Is this FTSE 100 stock really the next Rolls-Royce?

| Stephen Wright

JP Morgan analysts suggest shares in FTSE 100 aerospace manufacturer Melrose could be set for some big gains. Stephen Wright…

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This Stocks and Shares ISA plan could reduce my investing stress

| Alan Oscroft

Does trying to decide what shares to buy in a Stocks and Shares ISA give you headaches? Maybe there's a…

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Is the S&P 500 heading for a correction?

| Ben McPoland

This writer wonders whether the S&P 500 might be due a sharp pullback, based on a recent chance conversation with…

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Aged 40? Here’s how skipping the daily coffee could build a £2.4m ISA!

| Royston Wild

With a tax-efficient Stocks and Shares ISA, UK investors have a chance to build long-term wealth for the price of…

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Here’s the dividend forecast for Greggs shares to 2026

| Royston Wild

Payouts at the FTSE 250 baker have rebounded in recent years. Is now the time to consider buying Greggs shares…

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Looking for Black Friday bargains? Here are 2 FTSE 100 value shares I’m considering today

| Royston Wild

These Footsie-listed stocks are on sale this Black Friday. Here's why they're at the top of my list of value…

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Just released: November’s small-cap stock recommendation [PREMIUM PICKS]

| Mark Rogers

We believe the UK small-cap market offers a myriad of opportunities across a wide range of different businesses and industries.

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The Barclays share price has soared 72% in 2024. Is it too late for me to buy?

| Alan Oscroft

I'm looking for a bank stock to buy in early 2025. The 2024 Barclays share price rise has made the…

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2 lessons from the HSBC share price soaring 159% in four years

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane looks at the incredible performance of the HSBC share price in recent years and learns some lessons for…

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After a 2,342% rise, could this FTSE 250 stock keep going?

| John Fieldsend

This FTSE 250 stock boasts a highly cash-generative business model and has been flying for years. Is it time to…

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It’s up 70%, but the experts expect the IAG share price to climb still further

| Alan Oscroft

Why didn't I buy when I was convinced the IAG share price was likely to soar? And is there still…

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2 UK stocks with recovering profit margins

| Ben McPoland

This writer considers a pair of UK stocks with very different share price trajectories following the pandemic. Would he buy…

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Will Trump’s tariffs squeeze this FTSE 100 giant’s profits?

| Ben McPoland

Our writer looks at how the latest news around US tariffs might impact FTSE 100 company Diageo. Should he be…

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Up 95%, is this FTSE winner the best high-yield star for me to buy now?

| Alan Oscroft

Do we have to choose between share price growth and high-yield dividends? In this case, over the past year, it…

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2 dividend-paying FTSE shares that could benefit from the AI revolution

| Mark Hartley

Our writer examines two dividend-paying FTSE shares and explains some of the opportunities and risks he sees in their exposure…

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Up 140% and rocketing out of the FTSE 250! Is it too late for me to buy this red-hot stock?

| Harvey Jones

Miniature war games hero Games Workshop has outgrown the FTSE 250 and is hammering at the door of the UK's…

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