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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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£5,000 in cash lying around? Here’s how I’d use that to target passive income

| Mark Hartley

Is it possible to turn even a small amount of spare cash into a vehicle for passive income? Our writer…

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3 stunning FTSE growth stocks I’m buying and holding for the long term

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones has bought these UK growth stocks over the last year and after a patchy start they're coming good.…

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These are my 3 top FTSE 100 dividend shares to consider buying right now

| Alan Oscroft

Despite a strong year for the UK stock market, we still have a large number of attractive Footsie dividend shares…

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I wish I’d known about this profitable stock market investing strategy 10 years ago

| Mark Hartley

Long-term data suggests this investment approach yields returns that surpass the performance of major stock market indexes.

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2 magnificent ETFs that could beat FTSE 100 and global tracker funds over the next 10 years

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

These ETFs have performed exceptionally well. And Edward Sheldon believes they could outperform FTSE and global index funds over the…

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Where might the BT share price go in the next 12 months? Here’s what the experts say

| Alan Oscroft

The BT Group share price has had a good few months, following a lengthy painful spell. The big question now…

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At a P/E ratio of 7, is this FTSE 100 stock as cheap as it looks? Here’s what the charts say

| Stephen Wright

BP shares are trading at a 52-week low. But Stephen Wright thinks investors should handle the apparently cheap valuation with…

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What does Warren Buffett see in Occidental Petroleum?

| Stephen Wright

Despite selling shares in Apple and Bank of America, Warren Buffett has been consistently buying Occidental Petroleum. Why?

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If I invest £5,000 in Lloyds shares, how much passive income would I receive?

| Charlie Carman

Lloyds shares have skyrocketed 31% in a year and offer a dividend yield that's higher than the average across FTSE…

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

| Ben McPoland

Our writer checks in on Tesco shares to see if he'd have made a market-beating return by investing in this…

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This FTSE 100 dividend stock has a PEG ratio of 0.3 and a 9.8% dividend yield!

| Royston Wild

This UK share offers a great blend of low earnings multiples and sky-high dividend yields. Here's why it might be…

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3 simple ways to target passive income in the stock market

| Ben McPoland

A passive income stream from the stock market can be a step towards greater financial freedom. Here are three strategies…

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Yields of up to 6.6%! 2 dividend stocks I’d buy to target a secure second income

| Royston Wild

I'm searching for ways to make a large second income even if the US and UK economies wilt again. Here…

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Up 385%! Where might the EUA share price go now?

| Christopher Ruane

After more than quadrupling in five years, can the EUA share price keep growing? Our writer weighs some pros and…

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This simple stock market ETF could turn £99 a week into £594,698

| Ben McPoland

While there are a few different strategies to build wealth through the stock market, this Footsie ETF may be the…

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2 FTSE stocks I’d stick in my Stocks and Shares ISA for the long haul

| Sumayya Mansoor

A Stocks and Shares ISA is a Foolish favourite as investment vehicles go. Our writer details two picks she’d buy…

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2 quality small-cap UK shares investors should consider buying

| Sumayya Mansoor

These two lesser-known UK shares may not possess the same brand power as others, but our writer reckons they’re worth…

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A beaten-down FTSE 250 stock with dividend growth! What’s the catch?

| Ken Hall

Our writer Ken Hall takes a deep dive into an under-pressure FTSE 250 stock with an ultra progressive dividend policy.

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Up 15% in 2 days but I think this oversold UK stock is still in deep bargain territory

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones is thrilled to see this bombed-out UK stock explode into life over the last couple of days. Should…

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£20k tucked away? I’d try to turn that into a second income worth £225 a week!

| Sumayya Mansoor

Dividend investing could be the key to unlocking and earning a second income, according to this Fool. She explains how…

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Can you start buying shares with only £300? Yes you can – here’s how!

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane explains how, were he a stock market novice, he'd start buying shares, even if he had just a…

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BT isn’t the only FTSE 100 stock hitting a 52-week high. But which would I buy now?

| Paul Summers

Holders of perennial underperformer BT finally have something to cheer. Would our writer buy today or does he prefer another…

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These 2 FTSE 100 stocks have been soaring! I’d buy them today

| Charlie Keough

This Fool has his eye on these two FTSE 100 stocks. After a strong 2024 so far, he thinks they…

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Nvidia stock is up 6% in a week! Is it time to buy?

| Charlie Keough

Even after its rise in the last week, this Fool plans to steer clear of Nvidia stock. Here he explains…

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UK or US: which are the best shares to buy this autumn?

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer has been looking for shares to buy for his portfolio. Here he explains why he thinks both sides…

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With a forward P/E of 7.9 and an 8.2% yield, is this the FTSE 100’s best value stock?

| Charlie Carman

On several metrics, this value stock looks very attractive, but there are question marks over the sustainability of its business…

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£10,000 stashed away? Here’s how I’d aim for a second income worth £15,434 a year

| Charlie Keough

If this Fool had a lump sum of savings, he'd start investing in the stock market to make a second…

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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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How I’d start investing today to aim to build a £1.3m portfolio from scratch

| Oliver Rodzianko

Our author isn’t banking on luck to achieve his wealth goals. Instead, he believes the smartest path to success is…

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Up 46%, are Barclays shares one of the best buys on the FTSE 100 right now?

| Charlie Keough

Barclays shares have been on a tear. But this Fool thinks they’ve a lot further to go. Here, he breaks…

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Here’s why the Diageo share price is up nearly 10% in just 3 weeks!

| Ben McPoland

This investor in Diageo is relieved to see the share price heading in the right direction for the first time…

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Struggling to find stocks to buy? Here’s some advice from Charlie Munger

| Stephen Wright

Finding stocks to buy when share prices are rising can be a challenge. But investors needn’t worry – Charlie Munger…

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2 UK growth stocks I’d stash in an ISA for the long haul

| Stephen Wright

Growth stocks that also pay dividends can be great investments. But investors should be aware of the tax implications if…

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8.6% dividend yield! Is this cheap FTSE 100 stock a ‘no-brainer’ buy for passive income?

| Paul Summers

Owning dividend-paying companies can be a wonderful way of making passive income. So, would our Foolish writer buy this top-tier…

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6.5% to 8.2% yields! These FTSE 100 and FTSE 250 dividend shares could generate a £1,480 passive income in 2025

| Royston Wild

If broker forecasts are accurate, these dividend shares from the top UK indexes will provide a blue-chip-beating second income next…

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Just released: September’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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Has the Diageo share price just reached a turning point?

| Christopher Ruane

The Diageo share price rallied early today after a trading announcement. Christopher Ruane considers whether things might keep getting better.

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1 UK growth stock that could soar 81%, according to select City analysts

| Ben McPoland

This investor takes a look at one under-the-radar growth stock that brokers in The City are bullish on. Is it…

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9% yields! I expect these 2 ultra-high income stocks to fly in the next bull run

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones added these 2 FTSE 100 dividend income stocks to his portfolio last year but so far they have…

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With a spare £20k I’d load up on cheap UK shares today in a bid to retire early

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones would love to have £20,000 to invest in UK shares today, because he can see bargains all over…

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Just how low can the BP share price go in 2024?

| Harvey Jones

The BP share price looked great value last week so Harvey Jones invested some money in it. After this morning's…

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