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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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Growth Shares

Has the Rolls-Royce share price risen too far, too soon?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

The Rolls-Royce share price has soared spectacularly over the last year. Is this justified, or has the stock got a…

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At £28, this FTSE 250 gem still looks 70% undervalued to me

| Simon Watkins

This FTSE 250 food retailer overtook McDonald’s as the UK’s top takeaway breakfast provider, is set for strong growth and…

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At 17%, this dividend stock has the highest yield on the FTSE 250

| Mark Hartley

Grabbing high-yield stocks on the FTSE 250 is a great way to earn extra returns. But is the highest yield…

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Is this high-yield FTSE superstar also one of its biggest bargains?

| Simon Watkins

This FTSE heavyweight looks very undervalued to me, despite soaring profits last year and paying a high dividend that's forecast…

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1 fundamental reason Nvidia stock may continue to rise

| Dr. James Fox

Nvidia stock has surged over 600% since the start of 2023, but that doesn't mean it's overvalued. Dr James Fox…

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Is the Tesla share price becoming a joke?

| Dr. James Fox

The Tesla share price remains steady, but the company's earnings have gone into reverse. Our writer explains what's going on…

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2 FTSE 100 and FTSE 250 stocks to consider for generational wealth

| Royston Wild

Buying FTSE 100 and FTSE 250 stocks can be the key to unlocking long-term wealth. Here are two companies that…

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£20k to invest? 3 steps that could unlock a £36,941 passive income

| Royston Wild

Successful investing often comes down to following a handful of core principles. Here are a few I think could help…

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Here’s how buying FTSE 100 and FTSE 250 stocks can make investors wealthy

| Royston Wild

A balanced portfolio of shares from the FTSE 100 and elsewhere can help stock investors retire in comfort, data shows.

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10 stocks that Fools have been buying!

| The Motley Fool Staff

Our Foolish freelancers are putting their money where their mouths are and buying these stocks in recent weeks.

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£15K in savings? I’d use that to target £400 per week in passive income!

| Sumayya Mansoor

This Fool explains how she would create a passive income stream worth £400 per week through investing in FTSE shares.

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Could this FTSE 250 stock create generational wealth?

| Sumayya Mansoor

On the lookout for the next big story stock that could boost her wealth, our writer delves deeper into this…

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45% of my second income portfolio is in these 3 undervalued FTSE 100 stocks

| Ben McPoland

This Fool is banking on these three high-yield Footsie stocks to carry on delivering a second income inside his dividend…

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Is this the best dividend share in the FTSE 100?

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane digs into some of the pros and cons of a double-digit yielding dividend share he is eyeing for…

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This retail giant could be one of the best UK value stocks around!

| Sumayya Mansoor

Some value stocks don’t stick out as obvious choices. Sumayya Mansoor reckons this well-known retailer could be a savvy buy.

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Growth Shares

230p? These broker forecasts indicate the IAG share price could fly

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith takes a look at the current forecasts for the IAG share price and shares some fundamental reasons why…

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How long might it take the National Grid dividend to double?

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer likes the National Grid dividend yield of 6.4%. But can the payout per share double in the next…

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Rolls-Royce shares just dropped 5%! Time to buy the dip?

| Ben McPoland

This investor in Rolls-Royce shares looks at why the FTSE 100 stock lost altitude today and whether this might represent…

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Why are Nvidia shares crashing? And what happens next?

| Royston Wild

Nvidia shares are officially in correction territory! Royston Wild explores whether now could be a good time for dip buyers…

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Dividend Shares

Here’s how much passive income I’d get if I invested my entire £20k ISA into Tesco shares

| Paul Summers

Tesco shares look like a great pick for a second income. But would our writer feel comfortable investing all his…

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Up 69% in 2024! Could the Kodal Minerals share price still be a bargain?

| Christopher Ruane

Some good news further boosted the Kodal Minerals share price after a long run of strong performance. Is this writer…

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Dividend Shares

The Glencore dividend forecast for 2024 and 2025 may disappoint income investors

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

The Glencore dividend forecast suggests that investors shouldn't expect much passive income from the stock in the next few years.

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Operating profit up 9%: I’d consider buying this high-yielding dividend stock now

| Kevin Godbold

This dividend stock’s yielding almost 8% while the underlying business is optimising its assets for better returns.

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1 dividend star I’d buy over Lloyds shares without hesitation

| Simon Watkins

This high-yielding FTSE 100 star is more undervalued than Lloyds shares, has better growth forecasts, and can make much higher…

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Here’s how I’d aim to turn £20,000 in savings into £29,919 a year of passive income!

| Simon Watkins

A high annual passive income can be made over the long term by making smaller investments in the right shares…

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BAE Systems vs Rolls-Royce: which are the best shares to buy today?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Edward Sheldon compares shares in BAE Systems with those in Rolls-Royce. Which are cheaper? And which offer the better dividend…

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Does the 9.4% dividend yield justify buying shares in this UK investment giant?

| Mark Hartley

Mark David Hartley investigates the benefits and pitfalls of investing in a stock with one of the highest dividend yields…

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The Nvidia share price is soaring, but is it a trap?

| Oliver Rodzianko

Our author thinks the Nvidia share price is overvalued. But he thinks he may be able to invest at a…

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If I’d put £1,000 in National Grid shares 15 years ago, here’s what I’d have now

| Dr. James Fox

National Grid shares have been particularly volatile in recent weeks. Our Foolish writer believes it may be wise to keep…

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Wall Street loves this FTSE 100 stock!

| Dr. James Fox

Wall Street analysts are really getting behind this FTSE 100 stock. It's up 40% over two years and trades at…

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I’m searching for the best FTSE 100 stocks to build generational wealth. Have I found them?

| Mark Hartley

Investing in UK shares on the FTSE 100 can help parents pass down a significant chunk of cash to their…

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Just released: Share Advisor’s latest lower-risk, higher-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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How long would it take to earn £1,000 a month passive income from the FTSE 100?

| Alan Oscroft

Here's how investing in the FTSE 100 might be the best chance many of us have to earn a decent…

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A FTSE 100 stock that could create generational wealth

| Royston Wild

Since 2004, this FTSE share has delivered better returns than any other current UK blue-chip stock. Royston Wild thinks it's…

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£17,773 to invest? These 2 FTSE 100 shares could provide a £1,457 passive income!

| Royston Wild

Looking for ways to spend a large lump sum? These two FTSE 100 dividend shares might deliver a huge income…

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2 first-class dividend shares I rate highly!

| Sumayya Mansoor

Dividend shares are a great way to build a second income stream. Here are two picks I’d love to buy…

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Can this UK income share keep growing its dividend at 25%?

| Christopher Ruane

This income share has grown its dividend at a compounded annual rate of 23% since 2006. Should our writer buy…

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3 reasons the Raspberry Pi share price could soar in 2024

| Alan Oscroft

The Raspberry Pi share price has risen above its offer price, but it's down since the start of full market…

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These 2 FTSE 100 stocks are near 52-week highs. I’m backing them to continue rising

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

These two FTSE 100 shares are trending up right now. And Edward Sheldon believes they can provide attractive returns for…

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3 magnificent AI stocks I own that aren’t Nvidia

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

These AI stocks are some of Edward Sheldon’s largest portfolio holdings. He reckons they have enormous potential in the long…

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