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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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2 British growth stocks I’d stash away in an ISA for the long run

| Ben McPoland

Our writer highlights two excellent UK growth stocks that he'd feel very comfortable buying today to hold for the long…

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Up 79% in a month, is Angle a penny stock worth considering?

| Ben McPoland

Angle (LON:AGL) is a penny stock that exploded higher over the past few weeks. What has sent this share rocketing?

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How many BT shares would I need to earn a £10,000 second income?

| Stephen Wright

A 5.76% dividend yield is attractive, and if BT manages to bring down its costs, it might be a great…

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Dividend Shares

Here are 2 of my top shares to buy if we get a stock market crash this summer

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith reveals two stocks on his watchlist of shares to buy if we see the market move lower in…

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All-time high! Could putting £900 a month into FTSE 100 shares make me a millionaire?

| Christopher Ruane

By putting under £1,000 each month into carefully chosen FTSE 100 shares, this writer thinks he could become a millionaire…

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Dividend Shares

A 12% yield? Here’s the dividend forecast for a hot income stock

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith considers a FTSE 250 income stock that has a clear dividend policy with the aim of paying out…

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£5,000 in savings? Here’s how I’d try and turn that into a £308 monthly passive income

| Charlie Carman

It's possible to create a lifelong passive income stream from a well-chosen portfolio of dividend shares. Here's how I'd invest…

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Value Shares

This £3 value stock could soar in the AI boom

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

This under-the-radar value stock could do well on the back of the huge global build-out of data centres in the…

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Growth Shares

Should I invest in Darktrace shares as they rocket towards £6?

| Gordon

Darktrace shares are up nearly 75% in 2024 as the cybersecurity sector rallied, but is it too late to invest?…

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Up 33% in 3 months but Lloyds shares still look undervalued to me

| Harvey Jones

Lloyds shares are finally in demand after a tough few years. While they're more expensive than they were, Harvey Jones…

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The ‘dinosaur’ FTSE 100 index is starting to roar

| Charlie Carman

The FTSE 100 index has often been derided in recent years, but UK large-cap stocks are beginning to show encouraging…

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I’d consider buying these FTSE 100 growth stocks for 2024 and beyond

| Alan Oscroft

I've been looking for growth stocks with low PEG valuations, and I'm finding plenty. But they're not at all where…

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Minimal savings? Here’s how I’d start investing with a Stocks and Shares ISA

| Mark Hartley

A Stocks and Shares ISA is an ideal way for investors to get the most out of their hard-earned money…

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The Rolls-Royce share price frenzy is finally over. Is now the perfect time to buy?

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones thinks the Rolls-Royce share price has risen too far, too fast. As investors start to calm down, a…

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1 popular FTSE 100 share I wouldn’t touch with 2 bargepoles!

| James Beard

Hoping to get myself a bargain, I’m always keen to buy FTSE 100 shares after they’ve fallen in value. But…

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Here’s why I’m staying well clear of Rivian stock

| Gordon

Electric vehicles have excited investors for years now, but can be hit or miss. Here's why Gordon Best will be…

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A 6%+ yield but down 24%! Time for me to buy more of this hidden FTSE 250 gem?

| Ben McPoland

After a rapid share price fall, this FTSE 250 stock's dividend yield has risen, leaving me wondering whether I should…

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The United Utilities share price is recovering after mixed earnings report and sewage spill

| Mark Hartley

Is a mild increase in revenue and slightly boosted dividend enough to save the United Utilities share price in light…

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Dividend Shares

Here’s why the Legal & General share price looks super attractive to me

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith flags up an important characteristic about the Legal & General share price that makes it appealing to him…

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To aim for £1,000 a month in passive income, should I buy growth shares or value shares?

| Mark Hartley

Deciding which shares are the best to invest in is important when considering long-term passive income. However, there are several…

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Here’s why I think AMD stock should be higher

| Gordon

The semiconductor sector has been on a tear lately, but here's why Gordon Best thinks AMD stock still has plenty…

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Here’s what investors need to know about the latest Warren Buffett stock

| Stephen Wright

The mystery stock Warren Buffett has been buying has been disclosed to be Chubb – an above-average business at a…

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The Sage share price slides on half-year results: is it time to buy?

| Roland Head

Sage’s share price has slipped on an uncertain outlook. But the company’s results suggest it’s still making good progress, says…

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Despite receiving zero passive income, I reckon these are the happiest shareholders on earth!

| James Beard

One of the ways I judge a stock is by the level of passive income it offers. But some investors…

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£146m in net cash – I think the easyJet share price is ready for lift-off

| Kevin Godbold

Today’s interims from easyJet are positive, and the growing net cash pile and holidays division may help drive the share…

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Is Glencore’s share price looking overvalued as it nears £5?

| Simon Watkins

Despite Glencore’s share price rise, it still looks undervalued to me, and has flagged that current conditions bode well for…

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This blue-chip FTSE 100 stock could return 25% over the next year… if analysts are right

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Over the next 12 months, this FTSE 100 stock could reward investors with both double-digit share price gains and healthy…

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If I’d put £3,000 in Nvidia stock 18 months ago, here’s what I’d have now

| Charlie Carman

Nvidia stock's been one of the hottest AI investments since late 2022. Our writer takes a closer look at the…

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£9,000 of savings invested in abrdn shares could make me a £12,826 a year second income!

| Simon Watkins

abrdn appears set for strong growth, looks undervalued, and pays a very high dividend yield that can make me a…

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As the BT share price jumps 10% on FY results, is it time to buy?

| Alan Oscroft

The BT share price just got a welcome boost from what might turn out to be a transformational set of…

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Will a longer-term mortgage jeopardise your retirement?

| Malcolm Wheatley

Monthly stock market investments, over the long term, can build up a portfolio designed to pay off those mortgages on…

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Warren Buffett’s stockpiling cash. Is this a warning sign for the UK stock market?

| James Beard

Warren Buffett’s been converting shares into cash. I wonder what the implications are for an investor in the UK stock…

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£5,000 in savings? Here’s how I’d begin investing with a Stocks and Shares ISA right now

| Kevin Godbold

Here’s how a risk-first approach to investing in a Stocks and Shares ISA could help to deliver decent long-term gains.

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If I was retiring tomorrow, I’d buy these 2 ultra-high yield FTSE dividend shares today

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones is thinking ahead and wondering which dividend shares he would buy to kickstart his retirement income. These two…

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Up 25% in six months, where next for Scottish Mortgage shares?

| Ben McPoland

This investor's relieved to see a positive turnaround in Scottish Mortgage shares in recent months. Could they now power even…

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Top Stocks

4 stocks Fools love with a long history of increasing dividends

| The Motley Fool Staff

Familiar with REITs? You may want to be after reading this, with two of the four dividend stocks falling under…

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4 magnificent FTSE 100 and FTSE 250 value shares to consider!

| Royston Wild

The London stock market is jam-packed with excellent value shares despite the recent bull run. Here are four I think…

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8% dividend yield! Buying these UK dividend shares could provide a £1,600 second income

| Royston Wild

The dividend yields on these UK shares soar above the FTSE 100 and FTSE 250 averages. Here's why Royston Wild…

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With an 8% dividend yield, I think this cheap FTSE 250 stock could be one not to miss

| Alan Oscroft

FTSE 250 stocks include a lot of potential passive income candidates right now, with even more 8%+ yields than the…

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No savings at 30? Here’s how I’d start investing in a Stocks and Shares ISA

| Charlie Carman

Charlie Carman explains why it's never too late to start investing in a Stocks and Shares ISA, even if it…

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