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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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3 reasons I think the Scottish Mortgage share price could keep rising

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane explains a trio of reasons he thinks the once-mighty Scottish Mortgage share price could be set to increase…

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Is this forgotten FTSE share about to make investors rich all over again?

| Mark Hartley

Not long ago, this FTSE share was all the rage before demand dropped off and things went south. Is it…

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I’d use these 5 Warren Buffett approaches to build wealth

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane outlines a handful of investing lessons from billionaire Warren Buffett that he thinks can help a small investor…

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Nvidia stock: 3 things investors need to know as it surges towards $150

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Nvidia is a stock that's had an extraordinary run in 2024. Edward Sheldon highlights some important things investors should know.

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The UK stock market is brimming with hidden value. Here are some top picks to consider in July

| Mark Hartley

I'm looking for the most promising shares on the UK stock market this month. Here are three that I think…

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What are the best UK shares to buy now?

| Stephen Wright

With interest rates still high, there’s still a chance for UK investors to buy shares in some quality companies at…

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Dividend up 10%! A rare small-cap stock to consider for passive income and growth

| Kevin Godbold

This retail rollout story offers expansion potential and a generous and growing dividend for passive income – should I buy?

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Retirement Articles

I just put £4k into my SIPP. Here’s where I’m going to invest it

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Edward Sheldon's been contributing to his SIPP to build wealth for retirement. Here’s a look at where he’s investing his…

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£10,000 in savings? That could become a second income worth £6,946

| Dr. James Fox

This Fool's already thinking about a second income for later life. With £10,000 of savings, here's how he'd get things…

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2 incredible growth stocks that AI could make even stronger

| Ben McPoland

Here are a pair of top growth stocks that have very wide and deep 'moats', with a few crocodiles thrown…

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£20,000 in savings? Here’s how I’d use it to target £880 of passive income each month

| Alan Oscroft

I wrote all the ways I could think of to earn passive income on pieces of paper. And then I…

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4 income stocks yielding 6%+ that Fools love for dividends

| The Motley Fool Staff

There's a double nomination for one UK-listed income stock, whose share price has been on the rise in recent weeks...

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2 dirt-cheap growth shares I might buy in July!

| Royston Wild

Looking for growth shares to buy at bargain prices? Royston Wild runs the rule over two he's considering for his…

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1 delicious penny stock I reckon can deliver juicy returns and growth

| Sumayya Mansoor

This food delivery penny stock has experienced a surge in performance and uptake recently. Our writer is excited by its…

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If I’d bought Rolls-Royce shares the day Tufan Erginbilgiç joined here’s what I’d have now

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones is startled by just how fast the Rolls-Royce share price has risen since its transformative CEO took over.…

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How much do I need to invest in Lloyds shares to earn income of £1,000 a year?

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones is getting income and growth from his Lloyds shares but wished he'd bought more of them. So he's…

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Down 75%! Will the Saga share price ever be loved again?

| Gordon

The last few years have been incredibly difficult for those watching the Saga share price. But what does the future…

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What kind of return could I expect by investing £100 monthly in a Stocks and Shares ISA?

| Mark Hartley

Using a Stocks and Shares ISA to avoid capital gains tax could grow a £100 monthly investment into a second…

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Can strong operational momentum keep the Informa share price rising?

| Kevin Godbold

FTSE 100 company Informa has been performing well, but this may be just the beginning of a multi-year trend for…

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What’s going on with the Britvic share price?

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith flags up why Britvic's share price is surging on Friday, but believes that the company is in a…

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Dividend Shares

2 super-cheap passive income shares I’m eyeing up right now

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith discusses two of his favourite passive income shares in the banking and property sectors, both featuring yields above…

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Up 37.5% in just 12 months, I think this is one of the FTSE 100’s best investments

| Oliver Rodzianko

Our author says this FTSE 100 company is likely to keep on capitalising on the AI and data boom. But…

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This UK share just spiked 15% on bid news. Can we bag a quick profit?

| Alan Oscroft

UK share prices are having a good 2024, so far, and this one's already up 39%. Two takeover bids in…

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I’m ‘blowing a raspberry’ at Raspberry Pi shares. Here’s why

| Paul Summers

Some early investors have made great profits from Raspberry Pi shares. But our writer's questioning whether the 'easy money' has…

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Dividend Shares

Here are brokers’ new price targets for Legal & General and National Grid shares

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

City analysts are generally very positive on National Grid shares. But they're not quite as bullish on the Legal &…

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Is Nvidia stock set for a massive crash?

| Alan Oscroft

Nvidia stock is up 3,500% in five years. So has AI fever sent it ridiculously high now, or are we…

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Turning a £20k ISA into a stunning £38,023 a year passive income

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones says investing regular sums in a Stocks and Shares ISA is a brilliant way of building up a…

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Growth Shares

Growth stock YouGov just fell 46%. Time to buy?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

YouGov’s share price just fell from 820p to 440p after a poor trading update. Is now a good time to…

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2 mouthwatering FTSE growth stocks I’d buy and hold for 10 years

| Sumayya Mansoor

Growth stocks purchased today could be the gateway to many years of capital growth and returns. Here are two picks…

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Can the IAG share price really be as dirt cheap as it looks?

| Alan Oscroft

While most shares have recovered since the Covid days, the IAG share price is staying stuck to rock bottom. Surely…

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BAE Systems shares are flying! Have I missed the boat?

| Sumayya Mansoor

Sumayya Mansoor looks into whether or not BAE Systems shares are still a good buy for her portfolio after the…

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1 heavyweight FTSE 100 share I’d buy as London retakes its crown

| Ben McPoland

Some Footsie firms are extremely large, but that doesn't mean they couldn't get even bigger. Here's one such FTSE 100…

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The FTSE 100’s newest member looks like a no-brainer to me!

| Sumayya Mansoor

This Fool explains why she sees the newest member of the FTSE 100 as a great opportunity after its recent…

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Empty Stocks and Shares ISA? Here’s how I’d start earning a second income from scratch

| Paul Summers

Like the thought of earning extra cash tax free? Our writer explains what he'd do to begin earning passive income…

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No savings at 25? I’d start by investing £3k in these 3 red-hot FTSE 100 shares

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones thinks these three FTSE 100 stocks would be a great way to kickstart a portfolio of UK shares.…

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Up 35% from this year’s low! Here’s where I think Lloyds shares are headed in H2 of 2024

| Mark Hartley

My Lloyds shares are already doing well this year but that’s not guaranteed to continue. What factors could turn the…

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Approaching £5, is there still growth ahead for the Rolls-Royce share price?

| Gordon

The Rolls-Royce share price has been flying in the last year. But is there more growth ahead or should investors…

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Could Raspberry Pi be a growth share to buy and hold?

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer explains why he thinks a newly-listed UK growth share could have a bright future -- and considers whether…

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Market Movers

The FTSE 100 jumps after the Bank of England meeting. Here’s what’s next

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith runs over the takeaways from the Bank of England meeting today and flags up which FTSE 100 stocks…

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How I’d start investing in great value UK shares with £10,000 today

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones can see a heap of UK shares he'd like to add to an ISA today. Many combine low…

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