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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 FTSE 100 takeover targets

| G A Chester

The FTSE 100 is on a tear, and so is takeover activity. Here are three Footsie firms where premium bids…

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Here’s where I see the Aviva share price ending 2024

| Charlie Keough

Insurance giant Aviva has been gaining momentum in recent times. But where could its share price end the year? This…

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

| Charlie Keough

A Stocks and Shares ISA acts as a great investment vehicle for investors looking to maximise their gains. Here, this…

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£11,185 in savings? Here’s how I’d target a £18,466 passive income with FTSE 100 stocks

| James Beard

Our writer describes how he’d seek to turn a lump sum into a five-figure passive income by investing in some…

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I’d buy 2,386 shares of this FTSE 100 dividend growth stock to aim for £3,612 a year in passive income

| Stephen Wright

After a 33% decline, Rentokil Initial shares could be a great choice for investors looking for a lifetime of reliable…

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After reaching another record high, are there still bargains on the FTSE 100?

| Charlie Keough

As the FTSE 100 continues to surge, are there still opportunities available for investors to pick up bargains? This Fool…

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2 top passive income shares to consider buying in May

| Royston Wild

Royston Wild thinks now's a great time to go shopping for UK passive income shares. Here are two of his…

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Are FTSE 250 shares still a bargain?

| Kevin Godbold

Here’s a FTSE 250 stock I’m considering right now for my portfolio because of its value and growth credentials –…

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Why the Diageo share price looks like a once-in-a-decade passive income opportunity

| Stephen Wright

The Diageo share price has fallen 14% as the FTSE 100 hits new highs. At its lowest price-to-sales ratio for…

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57 years of growth! Here’s one of my favourite dividend shares

| Royston Wild

Royston Wild is building a list of the best dividend shares to buy. Here's a dividend growth star he's hoping…

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Are Aviva shares in danger of a fresh price collapse?

| Royston Wild

Aviva shares have been on the march again in recent weeks. But is the FTSE 100 life insurer now at…

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This FTSE 100 share looks too cheap to ignore!

| Christopher Ruane

Selling for pennies and with a big dividend coming, this FTSE 100 share could be a value trap. Our writer…

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I’d stuff my ISA with bargains by looking for these 3 things!

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer explains how he aims to find real long-term bargain buys for his ISA by considering a trio of…

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Up over 50% in 2024, could this penny share keep going?

| Christopher Ruane

This penny share has more than tripled in a couple of years. Our writer sees some reasons to like it…

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Could the stock market keep rising in 2024?

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane reckons that although some stock market indexes have been doing well, he can still find potential bargains for…

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Could the Lloyds share price reach 60p in 2024?

| Charlie Keough

The Lloyds share price has got off to a strong start in 2024. But could it reach 60p by the…

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What’s going on with Tesla shares?

| Gordon

There's little doubt that Tesla shares are one of the most widely discussed and controversial on the market, but am…

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Growth Shares

Betting on the future: 3 AI stocks I’ve gone ‘all in’ on

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Edward Sheldon has built up large positions in these AI stocks as he feels that they're going to be good…

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1 big-cap stock to consider buying with the FTSE 100 above 8,000

| Kevin Godbold

The tide looks set to turn for this unloved FTSE 100 business and the stock may perform well in the…

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Up 20,000% in 10 years, has Nvidia stock run its course?

| Charlie Keough

Nvidia stock has proved itself an incredible investment over the last 10 years. But is there any more value left…

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The Rolls-Royce share price has stalled. Is now a chance to buy?

| Charlie Keough

After going on a tear, the Rolls-Royce share price seems to be slowing down. But could this present an opportunity…

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Dividend Shares

Vodafone shares: here’s how I saw the big dividend cut coming

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Vodafone shares will be paying less income this year. Here, Edward Sheldon explains how he saw the dividend cut coming…

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If I’d invested £5,000 in National Grid shares 5 years ago, here’s what I’d have now

| Charlie Keough

National Grid shares have outperformed the FTSE 100 over the last five years. But from £5,000, how much would this…

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HSBC’s share price of over £7 still looks a huge bargain to me

| Simon Watkins

Despite its recent rise, HSBC’s share price still looks very undervalued to me, pays a high dividend yield, and the…

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How much passive income would I make from 179 shares in this FTSE dividend star?

| Simon Watkins

This FTSE commodities giant pays a high dividend that could make me significant passive income and looks set to benefit…

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This FTSE 250 stock yields 9.5%. Should I buy it for passive income?

| Charlie Keough

After searching the FTSE 250, this stock's impressive dividend yield caught the eye of this Fool. But is its yield…

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I think these FTSE 100 stocks are amazing investments for powerful passive income

| Charlie Keough

The FTSE 100's full to the brim with stocks offering meaty dividend yields. Here, this Fool explores two he likes…

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3 penny stocks Fools actually love for the long term!

| The Motley Fool Staff

Many speculate on which penny stocks might rapidly soar in price. But it’s worth reiterating that our favourite holding period…

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Value Shares

2 dirt cheap UK stocks to consider buying as the FTSE 100 hits new all-time highs

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

The FTSE 100 index is on a tear at present. But there are still plenty of opportunities for those who…

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Why did the Phoenix Group share price jump 7% last week?

| Mark Hartley

Phoenix Group is a large-cap FTSE 100 insurance stock with a share price that saw some solid gains last week.…

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Is the J D Wetherspoon share price a bargain after the company’s latest trading update?

| Stephen Wright

The J D Wetherspoon share price is up 3% after the company’s latest trading update. Beyond the immediate issues, Stephen…

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If I invest £10,000 in Shell shares, how much passive income could I receive?

| Stephen Wright

With the company avoiding investing in solar and onshore wind generation, are Shell shares a viable choice for those seeking…

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2 magnificent dividend shares for passive income

| Cliff D'Arcy

In my ongoing journey to £150,000 a year in passive income, I have built a portfolio of high-yielding stocks. Here…

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Up 25% in 1 month this FTSE 100 stock has explosive potential

| Andrew Mackie

After struggling for traction over the last three years, this FTSE 100 stock is beginning to make a move. This…

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With its 7% dividend yield, I think this undervalued FTSE 250 stock is an opportunity not to miss

| Mark Hartley

This high-yield dividend payer is a solid FTSE 250 value share with decent growth potential. Not only that, but it's…

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2 cheap growth stocks to consider in May

| Royston Wild

These hot growth stocks have soared during 2024. But they still offer good value for money at current prices, says…

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With Nvidia leading the way in the AI space, these UK stocks have my interest

| Jesse Williamson

Are there any UK names to snap up with Nvidia’s stock up 70% this year? Jesse Williamson takes a closer…

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£9,000 in savings? Here’s what I’d do to turn that into a £1,220 monthly passive income

| Royston Wild

With the right strategy, it’s possible to create a substantial passive income with a portfolio of FTSE 100 and FTSE…

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Looking for top FTSE 100 value shares? Here’s one I’d buy without hesitation

| Royston Wild

There are still lots of FTSE 100 shares on sale despite the index's recent gains. Here's a top pharma stock…

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Up 37% in 2024, the Barclays share price is thrashing the market!

| Cliff D'Arcy

The Barclays share price has soared almost 50% since bottoming out on 13 February. At long last, this stock is…

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