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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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I’d start investing £1,000 a month from July for £60,000 passive income!

| Dr. James Fox

Dr James Fox explains how to capitalise on tax-free investment allowances in order to earn a life-changing passive income.

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Starting from scratch at 40? I’d use Warren Buffett’s golden rule to build wealth

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Warren Buffett’s golden rule could be the key that unlocks tremendous wealth for long-term investors, even when starting later in…

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Would the Lloyds share price be higher if the bank was listed in the US?

| Dr. James Fox

The Lloyds share price has surged since the beginning of the year, but it still trades at a huge discount…

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How to turn a £20k ISA into a monthly second income

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

By leveraging the power of an ISA, investors can start earning a tax-free second income from their investment portfolio. Zaven…

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£20k in a Stocks and Shares ISA? Here’s how I’d aim to turn it into £100k

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

With the right game plan, a £20k Stocks and Shares ISA can be transformed into a six-figure nest egg in…

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This explosive UK stock has hiked dividends by 14.6% a year for a decade. Time to buy?

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones was blinded by the low yield on this UK stock and didn't realise it was one of the…

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Is this FTSE 100 behemoth about to make investors rich all over again?

| Dr. James Fox

This FTSE 100 stock recently unveiled plans to almost double revenue to $80bn by 2030. Our writer explores what this…

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Here’s where I think the National Grid share price will end 2024

| Dr. James Fox

The National Grid share price has pulled back after the company announced a rights issue. Here's what our writer thinks…

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If I had a spare £2,000 in an ISA, I’d rush to buy this bargain FTSE 100 stock

| Ben McPoland

This Fool reckons two grand invested in this high-quality FTSE 100 share today could pay off handsomely a few years…

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I like dividends but I’m avoiding National Grid shares. Why?

| Christopher Ruane

National Grid shares have a yield over 6% and the business has little competition. So why does this writer have…

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£8,900 in savings? I’d aim to turn it into a £280 monthly passive income like this

| Christopher Ruane

By investing under £9,000 in the right way over the long term, this writer could hopefully earn hundreds of pounds…

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This FTSE 250 company’s shares still look dirt-cheap to me

| Gordon

The FTSE 250 index has long been a gold mine for investors willing to do some research. I think I've…

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Here’s how I’d target £1,580 in passive income next year using a £20k Stocks and Shares ISA

| Christopher Ruane

A Stocks and Shares ISA can be a platform to generate ongoing sizeable passive income streams. Our writer illustrates how…

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Is it better to start buying shares with £5,000 or £500?

| Christopher Ruane

Does it make sense to start buying shares with more money, or less? Our writer shares his take on some…

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Is Legal & General the best FTSE 100 stock to buy for passive income now?

| Alan Oscroft

The Legal & General share price has been flat for a few years, despite chunky dividend forecasts. I check its…

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Are BP shares a bargain after a 15% fall?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

There are signs BP shares are cheap right now. But investors need to be aware of the risks associated with…

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No savings? Here’s how I’d aim for a second income of £7,120 by 2024

| Stephen Wright

Earning a second income doesn’t require huge savings or an ability to time markets. What it needs is patience, discipline,…

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Is the Rolls-Royce share price overvalued? Here’s what the charts say!

| Charlie Keough

While the Rolls-Royce share price continues to fly, this Fool's concerned it could be overvalued. Here, he explains why.

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The Raspberry Pi share price soared 53% in 4 days! Is it too late to buy?

| James Beard

The Raspberry Pi share price rocketed after the company’s IPO was over-subscribed. But is there any value left in the…

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Here’s the 2024-2027 dividend forecast for one of the FTSE 100’s most reliable income stocks

| James Beard

Following publication of updated guidance, our writer’s been looking at the Legal & General dividend forecast for the next four…

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I’d aim for a million buying just a few FTSE shares

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

These FTSE shares have turned long-term investors into multi-millionaires! Zaven Boyrazian breaks down the winning traits to look for.

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At 16.5%, this dividend stock has the highest yield in the FTSE 350

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

High-yield dividend stocks can generate impressive levels of passive income if they're sustainable. Is this 16.5% payout too good to…

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Why’s the Rolls-Royce share price getting so expensive?

| Dr. James Fox

The Rolls-Royce share price is nearing £5, and the stock's looking increasingly expensive. Our writer believes we need to look…

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Will this penny stock be the next Nvidia?!

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Nvidia shares have exploded 29 times in value since 2019, but can this semiconductor penny stock do the same? Zaven…

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The great stock market recovery is under way!

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

A new bull market's here, and UK stocks are already surging in double digits! But even with this momentum, there…

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4 new stocks I’ve bought for my ISA and SIPP in 2024!

| Ben McPoland

This Fool highlights four very different shares he's added to his SIPP and Stocks and Shares ISA portfolios so far…

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£1,000 to invest? Here’s how I’d hunt the best UK shares to try and double my money

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

There are lots of different strategies to double our money using UK shares, but Zaven Boyrazian breaks down one of…

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Which is the best second income stock? National Grid vs Nordic American Tankers

| Dr. James Fox

Millions of Britons invest for a second income, but sometimes it's hard to find the right stocks to make it…

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Saving £300 each month? Here’s how I’d aim for a £56k passive income

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Many of us put aside money each month. But by investing this capital instead of saving, it’s possible to unlock…

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Lloyds’ share price is up 20% in a year so have investors missed out? Here’s what the charts say

| Charlie Keough

In the last year, Lloyds has been a top Footsie performer. But is there still value left in its share…

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If I’d put £1,000 in Nvidia stock when CUDA was released, here’s what I’d have now

| Dr. James Fox

Nvidia stock's rise is phenomenal and its 2007 programme is part of the reason. Our writer takes a closer look…

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Investor Michael Burry has 10% of his portfolio in these 2 dirt-cheap value stocks

| Ben McPoland

Contrarian investor Michael Burry has taken large stakes in these two well-known value stocks. Which one would I rather buy?

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Here’s how Stocks & Shares ISA millionaires could have made their fortunes!

| Royston Wild

This report shows how Stocks and Shares ISA investors may have made £1m or more since 1999. Could it help…

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This 10.6% yielder beats every dividend share on the FTSE 100. Can it last?

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones couldn't resist the double-digit yield on offer from this FTSE 100 stock. Now he'd like to get some…

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With the FTSE 100 flying, I love the look of this company

| Gordon

The FTSE 100 index has been in rally mode over the last few months, but I think one of it's…

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17% of my Stocks and Shares ISA is invested in these 2 UK shares

| Stephen Wright

Stephen Wright looks to focus on investments in companies that have strong competitive advantages. And two UK shares stand out…

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

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones bought Lloyds shares last year and is kicking himself for failing to buy even more of them. The…

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Apple is still my favourite company in the S&P 500, here’s why

| Gordon

Apple recently unveiled a lot of new software at a developer conference. Here's why the tech giant is still my…

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5 great value UK companies I’d buy in a Stocks and Shares ISA and aim to hold for decades 

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones is getting to work on his Stocks and Shares ISA. He thinks these five firms have solid income…

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Are GSK shares a bargain after falling 11%?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

GSK shares have taken a hit in recent weeks due to Zantac uncertainty. Here, Edward Sheldon looks at whether they’re…

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