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Just released: the 3 best growth-focused stocks to consider buying in January [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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Investing Articles

Recently released: December’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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Investing Articles

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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Investing Articles

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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Investing Articles

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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US Stock

Why NIO stock fell 13% in November

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith flags up a couple of key factors that he believes contributed to the fall in NIO stock over…

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Which of these UK stocks is the better bargain in December?

| Stephen Wright

Stephen Wright thinks Diageo and Senior are very different UK stocks with very similar prospects. But which one offers better…

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Mistakes to avoid when investing in the FTSE 100!

| Dr. James Fox

The FTSE 100 offers great near-term valuations and dividend yields, but Dr James Fox believes investors should be wary when…

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Here’s why the Scottish Mortgage share price jumped 9.2% in November

| Ben McPoland

The Scottish Mortgage share price has been outperforming indexes over recent weeks. Ben McPoland digs into some reasons why.

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Investing For Beginners

Why the IAG share price rocketed 24% in November

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith explains why the IAG share price did so well last month, citing three factors at work that helped…

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I think Tesla stock’s overpriced. So why not short it?

| Stephen Wright

Our author thinks Tesla stock has got ahead of itself since the US election. So why not put his money…

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Investing Articles

Here are the dividend forecasts for 2 passive income stocks to consider this December

| Mark Hartley

These passive income stocks offer some of the highest dividends on the FTSE at almost double the market average! Is…

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£5,000 of 9.2%-yielding Legal & General shares could make me £599 a month in passive income over time!

| Simon Watkins

Legal and General shares remain a top passive income stock in my core portfolio holdings, with a 9.2% yield and…

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With a 10.4% yield, P/E ratio of 9.9, and a P/B of 0.37, is this FTSE 100 stock a no-brainer buy for me?

| James Beard

Using a range of popular valuation measures, this FTSE 100 stock appears to offer tremendous value for money. So is…

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Down nearly 18% from its 52-week high, is the Lloyds share price now a screaming buy for me?

| James Beard

In recent weeks, the Lloyds share price has under-performed the wider market. Could this be the buying opportunity that I’m…

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Investing Articles

As BAE Systems’ share price drops 14% should I buy more?

| Simon Watkins

FTSE 100 defence giant BAE Systems recently reiterated strong growth guidance, leaving its share price looking significantly undervalued to me.

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After an 18% jump on its 2024 results, is it too late for me to consider buying this FTSE 100 hidden gem?

| Simon Watkins

This FTSE 100 technology firm unveiled very strong 2024 results recently and a big share buyback, but is it too…

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Investing Articles

£5,000 invested in Rolls-Royce shares in 2023 would have made this much by now

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Rolls-Royce shares have been one of the best-performing UK FTSE 100 investments over the last two years. But how much…

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£5,000 invested in Lloyds shares in 2023 would be worth this much now

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Lloyds shares and other banking stocks have thrived in 2024, but has it been a good investment for shareholders who…

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Why are investors blowing a raspberry at this FTSE 250 stock?

| James Beard

After a successful IPO, the share price of this FTSE 250 stock's fallen. Our writer looks at the reasons and…

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Investing Articles

Here are my favourite growth shares to buy today

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Zaven Boyrazian highlights two long-term UK growth stocks he’s recently bought ahead of 2025 from his 'best shares to buy…

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A 7% dividend yield but down 16%! Is this mining giant a no-brainer?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

This FTSE 100 mining titan has taken quite a tumble, but the dividend yield's now high, and long-term tailwinds might…

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Investing Articles

3 S&P 500 stocks that could surge under Donald Trump as US president

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

These three S&P 500 companies are all set to benefit from Trump’s planned policies, so they might be set to…

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£5,000 invested in a FTSE 250 index fund during Covid would be worth this now

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Zaven Boyrazian looks at the FTSE 250 index’s performance since the pandemic ravaged the world. Has an index fund been…

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£5,000 invested in the FTSE 100 at the start of 2024 would be worth this now

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

The FTSE 100's up by double-digits, but it’s Britain’s banks that are stealing the show. Here’s how much profit investors…

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Investing Articles

2 high-yield dividend shares to consider for a BIG second income in 2025

| Royston Wild

Looking for ways to make a market-beating second income next year? You might want to take a look at these…

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Investing Articles

2 FTSE 100 and FTSE 250 value stocks to consider in December!

| Royston Wild

Searching for the best FTSE 100 and FTSE 250 bargain shares? Here, Royston Wild picks out two of his favourites…

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Investing Articles

3 mega-cheap small-cap stocks to consider in December!

| Royston Wild

These small-cap stocks are on sale right now. Royston Wild thinks they merit serious attention, even from investors chasing passive…

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Growth Shares

Based on these oil price forecasts, the BP share price could have a tough 2025

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith explains why he thinks a stagnant oil price could be a problem for the BP share price over…

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Investing For Beginners

This AI penny stock could be set to explode higher in 2025

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith spots a penny stock that's secured a couple of large contracts recently and that he thinks could be…

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Growth Shares

Up 100%+ in a year, here’s an unsung growth stock for investors to consider

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith talks through a growth stock that's been on a one-way trip to the stratosphere in recent months, thanks…

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Investing Articles

Here’s why the Lloyds share price faltered in November

| Stephen Wright

The threat of unspecified car loan liabilities kept the Lloyds share price in check during November. But is the market…

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Investing Articles

Here’s 1 cheap UK share I wouldn’t touch with a bargepole!

| James Beard

Despite attracting the attention of two major investors and trading at a discount to its book value, our writer doesn’t…

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Growth vs value investing: time for value to shine?

| Andrew Mackie

Since the global financial crisis, growth has trounced value investing; but, this Fool argues, this is unlikely to be the…

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How investors can build a second income dividend shares portfolio with £10k

| Kevin Godbold

£10k could kickstart a dividend shares portfolio for second income, so here's how investors could consider allocating their money now.

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Investing Articles

Here’s why the Persimmon share price fell 14% in November

| Stephen Wright

November wasn’t a great month for UK house building companies. But the Persimmon share price indicated it has problems the…

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Investing Articles

Warren Buffett just invested in Domino’s Pizza! Should I buy it too?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Warren Buffett's bought shares in Domino’s Pizza, but should investors follow in his footsteps? And can UK investors lock in…

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Investing Articles

Investing £5 a day could unlock a £3,000 second income! Here’s how

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Regularly drip-feeding money into a portfolio can potentially build a five-figure portfolio with a four-figure second income in just 12…

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Investing Articles

Is this dividend-growth stock in my SIPP ready to explode in 2025?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

I’ve just bought more of this dividend-growth stock in my SIPP as its growth potential in 2025 continues to heat…

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Investing Articles

Here’s a pair of UK shares I think could outperform in 2025

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Zaven Boyrazian highlights his two favourite discounted UK shares in the technology sector that could be terrific buys to consider…

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Investing Articles

US growth stocks are on fire! Here’s one I’ve just bought in my Stocks and Shares ISA

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

The S&P 500 is up 26% since 2024 began, yet there are still plenty of growth opportunities to consider in…

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These 2 high-yield shares could deliver a £1,000 passive income

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

These dividend stocks offer some of the biggest passive income in the FTSE 100 that’s more than double the market…

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Investing Articles

2 cheap penny stocks to consider in December!

| Royston Wild

These penny stocks trade on rock-bottom price-to-earnings (P/E) ratios. Royston Wild explains why he thinks they're too cheap not to…

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Investing Articles

Best British dividend stocks to consider buying in December

| The Motley Fool Staff

We asked our writers to share their top dividend stock for December, including two Share Advisor 'Ice' recommendations!

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Investing Articles

Why has the Unilever share price shot up 23% this year?

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane explains why, although he likes the investment case for consumer goods giant Unilever, he isn't crazy about the…

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