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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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The FTSE 100’s full of undervalued gems. Are these 2 UK stocks primed for a strong recovery?

| Mark Hartley

Lots of FTSE 100 shares have hit new highs this year, but some are lagging behind. Considering them while they're…

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9%+ yields! 2 dividend stocks to consider to target a £1,870 passive income

| Royston Wild

These dividend stocks could be an effective way to generate passive income now and in the future. Here's why.

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3 resilient British stocks for weathering economic storms

| The Motley Fool Staff

Diversifying into British-listed stocks or sectors that are resilient during economic downturns can help spread risk across a portfolio.

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A FTSE 100 share that could create generational wealth

| Royston Wild

Investing in FTSE shares can help individuals pass down a significant chunk of cash to their children and grandchildren, data…

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Here’s what the BT share price could mean for passive income investors

| Alan Oscroft

The BT share price has been falling for years, but that might be about to change. And dividends could be…

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At £4.76, is the Aviva share price a steal? Here’s what the charts say!

| Charlie Keough

Aviva has outperformed the Footsie over the last year. But is there still value in its share price? This Fool…

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Does a 43% price drop make this undervalued UK stalwart one of the best cheap shares to buy now?

| Mark Hartley

After losing a third of its value of the past five years, this might be one of the most undervalued…

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My top 3 picks today for a £20,000 Stocks and Shares ISA

| Ben McPoland

Here are three very different investments to consider for a Stocks and Shares ISA, covering both the UK and US…

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The Darktrace share price has been surging — and it could climb higher

| Oliver Rodzianko

I think the Darktrace share price could have more room to run. Despite the competitive AI industry, the firm looks…

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With its 7% dividend, should I be watching the Aviva share price?

| Gordon

Dividend investors will struggle to find many companies with a yield above 7%, so should the Aviva share price be…

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Could this be one of the FTSE 100’s best cheap dividend shares?

| Royston Wild

Looking for the best dividend growth shares to buy? Our writer Royston Wild thinks this FTSE 100 housebuilder might well…

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Is this FTSE 100 passive income superstar also its best bargain right now?

| Simon Watkins

This FTSE 100 gem still looks to me like one of the best bargains in the index. It appears very…

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If I’d put £10,000 into Meta stock at the start of 2024, here’s what I’d have now

| Ben McPoland

Our writer looks at the year-to-date performance of Meta stock and considers whether he'd consider buying this magnificent tech share.

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Investing £5 a day in this dividend giant can make me a £14,067 annual second income!

| Simon Watkins

This FTSE 100 high-yield star can make me a major second income, supported by a strong business outlook and an…

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Taylor Wimpey shares yield a fabulous 6.41%, but is the dividend safe?

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones has enjoyed plenty of growth and income after buying Taylor Wimpey shares last year. But is today's high…

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1 FTSE lithium stock I think could be ready to rocket

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith explains why the lithium price could be due a rally, and why shares of one related FTSE stock…

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This growth stock that Warren Buffett owns just hit 52-week lows. Should I buy?

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith flags up a high-profile US stock that the great Warren Buffett bought back in 2020 but which has…

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Could the UK general election be bad news for this FTSE 250 energy producer?

| James Beard

The country is due to vote in the general election on 4 July. Our writer looks at the possible implications…

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Should we buy cheap FTSE 100 shares now, before it’s too late?

| Alan Oscroft

The FTSE 100 is up 5% so far in 2024 and hit an all-time high in May. That means the…

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Here’s why I think the Lloyds share price could hit a 5-year high in 2024

| Alan Oscroft

It's up 13.5% so far in 2024, and reaching new highs. But where might the Lloyds Bank share price go…

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If I’d put £15k into this FTSE 250 stock in 2008, I’d have over £1.26m today

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

This multi-billion-pound business has created plenty of millionaires over the last 16 years, but can it repeat this performance?

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3 dividend shares I’ve bought for the next decade!

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

I think these UK dividend shares can amplify my long-term passive income, and could even be on track to becoming…

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

| Ben McPoland

Scottish Mortgage shares have staged a recovery lately, powered by the public and private growth stocks held in the portfolio.

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9.9% dividend yield! Is this FTSE 100 stock a brilliant bargain?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

This leading British enterprise looks like a delicious deal for passive income, trading at a low multiple while offering a…

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If I’d put £5k in a FTSE 100 tracker fund 5 years ago, here’s what I’d have now

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Investing in a FTSE 100 index fund is a terrific way to start building wealth passively with minimum effort. But…

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What’s going on with the Scottish Mortgage share price now?

| Dr. James Fox

The Scottish Mortgage share price is up 30% over the past 12 months, outperforming the index. Our writer explains why…

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Here’s how investing £10 a day could create passive income of £27,573 a year!

| Charlie Carman

Charlie Carman explains how he'd build a sizeable passive income portfolio over time by investing a tenner a day in…

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If I’d invested £10k in Greggs shares two years ago here’s what I’d have today

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones wishes he'd bought Greggs shares two years ago and wonders whether the FTSE 250 stock still offers the…

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How I’d aim to turn an empty ISA into a £1m portfolio by targeting cheap shares

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones is trawling the FTSE 100 for cheap shares to add to his Stocks and Shares ISA, in the…

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I’d start investing by buying shares with these 3 characteristics

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane explains how he would start investing if he was beginning from scratch, using a trio of key principles…

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£3 a day now could earn me £5 a day of extra income in future. Here’s how.

| Christopher Ruane

By putting aside a few pounds each day, within 15 years our writer could be earning a fiver of extra…

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As the Raspberry Pi share price soars, is it set to be a great UK growth success?

| Alan Oscroft

What’s a super successful UK stock market IPO? It’s one we’ve just had, as the Raspberry Pi share price reaches…

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3 stocks that could create lasting passive income

| Stephen Wright

When it comes to passive income, the most important thing is buying shares in companies that can keep performing well…

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Just released: June’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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Down 50%, this FTSE dividend stock looks like a steal to me

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

This FTSE stock’s been crushed if not quite left for dead. However, Edward Sheldon believes it's capable of a big…

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Where is the next millionaire-maker Nvidia stock?

| Ben McPoland

It is very hard to spot the next big winner like Nvidia stock. But this Fool thinks there are some…

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Down 10% in a week! What’s wrong with the Legal & General Group share price?

| Harvey Jones

The Legal & General Group share price has fallen yet again. Harvey Jones is tempted to respond by loading up…

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With a forward P/E of 3.28x, could this FTSE 250 stock make me rich?

| Dr. James Fox

This FTSE 250 stock is one of the cheapest stocks on the index. Our writer explores why this is and…

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5 simple steps to build a £1,000 a month passive income portfolio

| Ben McPoland

Our writer sets out an actionable five-step plan to generate £12k a year in passive income through investing in high-quality…

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Here’s how to invest £60k in a SIPP to target a 7% yield in 2024

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Zaven Boyrazian explains how to capitalise on the power of a SIPP to generate a sustainable, lucrative, passive income stream…

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