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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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Dividend yields up to 11.1%: 3 FTSE 100 passive income shares to consider

| Royston Wild

Looking for ways to make a market-beating return? These popular FTSE 100 dividend shares might be the wisest you can…

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Here’s why I think FTSE 250 shares are dirt cheap now

| Alan Oscroft

After a couple of years of falls, I reckon there are some overlooked growth stock bargains hiding away in the…

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Growth Shares

This FTSE 100 stock has DOUBLED the index return in the past year

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith flags up a FTSE 100 stock that has gained over 17% in the past year, aided by lower…

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A FTSE 250 share I’d buy to target a 500% return!

| Royston Wild

This FTSE 250 share has leapt from 676p in 2004 to £98.20 today. Our writer Royston Wild explains why it…

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Should I be watching the easyJet share price this summer?

| Gordon

With the summer holidays in full swing, many investors will be thinking about the easyJet share price, so is there…

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

| Mark Hartley

Investors loved this FTSE 100 stock just a few years ago, but things took a turn for the worse. This…

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Passive income powerhouses! 3 FTSE stocks I’d consider buying for rising dividends

| Paul Summers

Our writer picks three under-the-radar UK shares that boast excellent records of returning increasing amounts of passive income to their…

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I reckon Scottish Mortgage shares could be one of the best bargains on the FTSE 100!

| Charlie Keough

Scottish Mortgage shares are warming up, but this Fool still thinks they look like great value. He's keen to add…

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4 reasons Lloyds’ share price may crash!

| Royston Wild

The Lloyds Banking Group share price is starting to head lower again. Could this be the beginning of a correction…

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With the BT share price soaring, where does the Footsie stalwart go next?

| Charlie Keough

BT was one of the FTSE 100's top performers in May. But with its share price gaining momentum, where's it…

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How long does it take to become a millionaire using a Stocks and Shares ISA?

| Stephen Wright

The average Stocks and Shares ISA has returned 9.64% a year over the last decade. That turns a £1,000 monthly…

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1 exciting growth stock to buy for the long run in June

| Ben McPoland

Shares of Moderna have more than doubled since mid-November. Here's why this writer thinks it's now a stock to buy…

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Are NatWest shares really the bargain they seem on paper?

| Charlie Keough

While NatWest shares look cheap as chips, is this really the case? This Fool reckons so and here, he explains…

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3 UK shares that have sneakily trebled in 5 years!

| Ben McPoland

Our writer takes a look at three UK shares that have absolutely soared in recent years. What's been going so…

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Warren Buffett’s company has 50% of its portfolio invested in Apple! Should I do the same?

| Oliver Rodzianko

Warren Buffett is a big investor in Apple. But the company's growth might not be as high as over the…

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Up 580% over 10 years but currently down 43%! Is this FTSE 100 stock worth my cash?

| Oliver Rodzianko

Our author thinks this FTSE 100 stock offers great value in a rebound moment. However, he wants to know if…

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Beware of value traps when it comes to dividend shares!

| James Beard

Some of the yields quoted for dividend shares can be misleading. But our writer thinks he’s found a steady and…

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Will going nuclear drive the Rolls-Royce share price even higher?

| James Beard

Our writer considers how the UK government’s desire for greater nuclear power capacity might impact the Rolls-Royce share price.

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FTSE 100 shares are rising but these 2 still look like great bargains!

| Charlie Keough

This Fool has his eye on these two cheap FTSE 100 shares. Here, he explains why and digs deeper into…

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£11,000 in savings? That could become a second income of £19,821 a year

| Charlie Keough

This Fool's already thinking about his second income for retirement. With some savings, here's how he'd get the ball rolling.

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£11,000 in savings? Here’s how I’d aim to turn that into a £28,220 annual passive income!

| Simon Watkins

Reinvesting the dividends from high-yielding stocks into more of those shares can generate big passive income over time from much…

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Even around £4.60, Rolls-Royce shares still look extremely undervalued to me

| Simon Watkins

Despite their stellar price rise, Royce-Royce shares are still undervalued on key metrics and could go much higher on continued…

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2 dirt cheap FTSE 100 growth shares to consider right now

| Royston Wild

Looking for the best Footsie growth shares to buy at knockdown prices? Here are two that Royston Wild thinks merit…

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3 reasons to think FTSE 100 shares are still dirt cheap

| Alan Oscroft

The old adage to "Sell in May and go away" seems like real nonsense this year, with so many FTSE…

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2 dividend stocks this Fool reckons can help her build a passive income stream!

| Sumayya Mansoor

Dividend stocks that offer consistent payouts are a great way to build a second income stream. Our writer details two…

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3 dividend stocks I’d buy to target a £1,620 passive income!

| Royston Wild

Looking for the best FTSE 100 dividend stocks to buy? Here are three whose dividend yields sail past the index's…

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£20K in savings? Here’s how I’d invest that and bag a second income worth £1.5k a month!

| Sumayya Mansoor

Investing a lump sum and regular monthly amounts could unlock a lucrative second income for our writer to enjoy in…

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Despite the mini FTSE rally in 2024, quality UK stocks are still on sale!

| Sumayya Mansoor

2024 has been decent so far for the Footsie. Despite this mini-resurgence, this Fool reckons some UK stocks are still…

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Could this 25%-yielding stock help me turn £20,000 of savings into £3,402 a month of passive income?

| James Beard

Our writer considers whether investing £20,000 in this high-yielding stock could generate a four-figure monthly passive income.

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At a 52-week low, this FTSE 100 stock looks like a big opportunity

| Stephen Wright

Discount retail is a big theme for investors at the moment. And the FTSE 100 has one of the best…

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2 no-brainer UK shares I wish I’d known about when I started investing

| Mark Hartley

When starting out in the investing world, it can be scary. Here are two stable UK shares to consider for…

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Should I buy Shein shares after the IPO?

| Jesse Williamson

Jesse Williamson looks at whether Shein shares could be a good investment with an IPO imminent.

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2 dirt-cheap dividend shares I’d buy for long-term passive income

| Gordon

In today's uncertain economy, having a reliable passive income can be a real game changer. I've found two dividend stocks…

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I’m an income-hunter and this dividend stock with a 9% yield looks juicy

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith flags up a more unusual dividend stock that specialises in debt and credit but has a very high…

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Rolls-Royce shares have tripled in a year! Here’s why

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane digs into why Rolls-Royce shares have done so well lately, whether he thinks they could keep going --…

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Billionaire Warren Buffett owns this stock with a 60% dividend yield!

| Charlie Keough

Warren Buffett's stake in Coca-Cola pays him a handsome amount of passive income every year. This Fool explains how.

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At 72p, is the Vodafone share price really a bargain?

| Charlie Keough

With the Vodafone share price sliding, is it really as cheap as it looks on paper? This Fool doesn't think…

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Is it time to consider this beaten-down stock for an ISA?

| Charlie Keough

An ISA is a great investment vehicle that many use to maximise gains. This Fool thinks he's found a stock…

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As Ocado says goodbye to the FTSE 100, here comes LondonMetric Property!

| James Beard

As part of the latest quarterly reshuffle, Ocado will leave the FTSE 100 and a rapidly-growing real estate investment trust…

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As the Eurasia Mining share price crashes, is it now a bargain?

| Christopher Ruane

The Eurasia Mining share price has had a brilliant few days -- but has now fallen heavily. Our writer looks…

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