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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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Value Shares

3 super cheap shares to consider buying in October

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Right now, it’s a good time to be a stock picker. Here, Edward Sheldon highlights three shares that appear to…

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£10,000 in savings? Here’s how I’d follow Warren Buffett to aim for reliable dividends

| Ben McPoland

If I had 10 grand to invest today, I'd consider following Warren Buffett in order to target regular dividends for…

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Value Shares

Shell and BP shares tanked in September: is it time to consider buying?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Shares in BP and Shell have slumped on the back of plummeting oil prices. Is this a buying opportunity or…

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The Greggs share price falls as sales keep growing. What’s going on here?

| Stephen Wright

The company’s sales might be up, but the Greggs share price is not. Stephen Wright looks at whether or not…

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Up 28% in 3 months, the IAG share price is starting to take off. But will it last?

| James Beard

The International Consolidated Airlines Group (LSE:IAG) share price is now 58% above its 52-week low. There's a number of reasons…

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£17k to spare? Here’s one way to try and turn it into a passive income of £1,199 a month

| John Fieldsend

Little decisions can have a big impact. Here’s one that could lead to a rather large passive income some years…

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£9,000 in savings? Here’s how I’d aim to turn that into an annual passive income of £17,668!

| Simon Watkins

Very high passive income can be made over time from smaller initial investments in high-yielding stocks, especially if dividend compounding…

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Growth Shares

Should I buy Applied Nutrition shares in or after the IPO?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

An Applied Nutrition IPO could take place in the next few months. Edward Sheldon is wondering if he should apply…

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At 3.1x earnings and with a 7.6% dividend yield, all investors should know this FTSE 250 stock

| Dr. James Fox

This FTSE 250 stock isn't as well known as it should be. Dr James Fox explains why investors should be…

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Here’s the dividend forecast for Lloyds shares through until 2026

| James Beard

Based on predictions prepared by analysts, dividends from Lloyds shares are expected to grow steadily over the next three years.

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The Chinese stock market is surging! Here’s what I’ve bought

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith notes all of the commotion regarding China and explains why he feels the stock market over there could…

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I’d buy 3,442 Shell shares to generate an extra £300 of monthly passive income

| Muhammad Cheema

Shell shares currently have an eye-catching dividend yield of 4.3%. This makes them a great investment option to make some…

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I’d aim for a million targeting Warren Buffett’s “baffling” stocks

| John Fieldsend

Warren Buffett’s quote on how stocks can be “baffling” contains wise words for anyone looking to achieve a big goal…

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Down 13%, is BAE Systems’ share price too much of a bargain for me to miss?

| Simon Watkins

BAE Systems’ share price has dropped recently leaving the stock undervalued, despite strong earnings growth forecasts and a bulging order…

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Up 33% in a year, where next for the share price of this FTSE 100 retailer?

| James Beard

Our writer explains why he recently bought the stock of a FTSE 100 company that’s one of the UK’s best…

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Just released: Share Advisor’s lower-risk, high-yield stock 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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BP, Rolls-Royce: here’s what FTSE 100 investors bought last week

| Dr. James Fox

BP and Rolls-Royce were among the most purchased FTSE 100 stocks on the Hargreaves Lansdown platform last week. Dr James…

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10.5% yield! Here’s the dividend forecast for Phoenix Group shares through to 2026

| Royston Wild

Phoenix shares have proved a great way to generate a passive income for years. Should I add the FTSE 100…

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6.2% yield! Should I buy this FTSE 100 dividend stock in October?

| Royston Wild

BP shares offer one of the largest yields on the Footsie. But do the risks of buying this dividend stock…

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Here’s where I think the FTSE 100 will be in 5 years

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Edward Sheldon examines returns from the FTSE 100 over the last 20 years and projects where the blue-chip index could…

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A top dividend share and an income-generating ETF to consider in October!

| Royston Wild

This FTSE 250 dividend share carries yields around 8% for the next two years. Royston Wild thinks it deserves attention…

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I’d spend £5k on either of these 2 cheap growth shares in October!

| Royston Wild

These FTSE 100 and FTSE 250 growth shares are tipped to deliver explosive near-term earnings growth. And right now they're…

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2 brilliant UK shares I’d buy today

| Charlie Keough

This Fool thinks UK shares look like brilliant value for money right now. He likes these two gems. If he…

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2 shares I’d love to buy from the FTSE 100 for passive income!

| Charlie Keough

This Fool wants to buy FTSE 100 stocks that provide meaty income. If he had the cash, he'd snap these…

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This FTSE 100 stock looks like a certified bargain to me!

| Ben McPoland

Our writer highlights three main reasons why he likes this high-quality FTSE 100 stock and why he'd buy it for…

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7% yield and a P/E of 10.1! Is the Aviva share price a steal?

| Charlie Keough

This Fool thinks the Aviva share price looks like a bargain. Here he explains why he's a fan of the…

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Which is better for UK investors, the FTSE 100 or the S&P 500?

| Alan Oscroft

Despite being home to mostly international companies, the FTSE 100 has a valuation that's very different from the US stock…

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Diageo shares have rebounded in September. Time to buy this FTSE 100 dog?

| Paul Summers

When expectations are on the floor, it doesn't take much to move a stock's price upwards. Our writer thinks this…

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Can buying penny shares really make me rich?

| Alan Oscroft

Are penny shares a route to quick riches, or a pit for investors to throw all their money into? Or…

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Surely the Rolls-Royce share price can’t keep rising?

| Charlie Keough

The Rolls-Royce share price is flying. But what could be next in store for the FTSE 100 giant? This Fool…

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Here’s the growth forecast for Nvidia stock investors through to 2026

| Ben McPoland

Should I buy Nvidia stock while it's at $121? Here are my thoughts after taking a look at Wall Street's…

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The Tesla share price rockets 24% in one month! Is this just the start?

| Paul Summers

The Tesla share price has gone gangbusters in September and our writer believes this might continue next month and for…

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Here’s the Taylor Wimpey dividend forecast from 2024 to 2027

| John Fieldsend

Taylor Wimpey now pays the highest yield of any housebuilder on the FTSE 100, but what does the dividend forecast…

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This FTSE 100 stock looks good to me and I’d consider buying it now

| Kevin Godbold

This business operates in a steady sector and the dividend has a been compounding annual growth of 14%. Is it…

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After its share price crashed 27% in a day, is Aston Martin a bargain FTSE 250 stock?

| Ben McPoland

This writer considers whether he should invest in Aston Martin after shares of the James Bond carmaker plummeted in the…

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Market Movers

The Aston Martin share price is down 22% today! What’s going on with this growth share?

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith explains why the Aston Martin share price has plummeted following the trading update and talks through the outlook…

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I’m with analysts, this 6.4%-yielding passive income stock could surge 30% in a year

| Oliver Rodzianko

Oliver says that Diamondback Energy shares are worth considering as a smart hedge against geopolitical uncertainties. They also offer a…

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If I’d put £5,000 in BP shares at the start of 2024, here’s what I’d have now

| Ben McPoland

Our writer takes a look at the year-to-date performance of BP shares and considers whether he'd purchase any at today's…

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Anto vs Anglo: which are the best mining shares for me to buy in October?

| Mark Hartley

Mark Hartley considers what shares to buy between Antofagasta and Anglo American. Which are cheaper and have the most promising…

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3 rock-solid FTSE dividend stocks yielding over 5%

| Paul Summers

There's no sure thing when it comes to dividend stocks. But payouts from these FTSE firms have been more reliable…

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