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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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Below 1.4p, is this penny stock one helluva bargain?

| James Beard

Our writer considers whether the discovery of helium in Tanzania will transform the fortunes of this popular penny stock and…

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3 heavily-shorted UK stocks that investors should consider avoiding

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Sophisticated institutional investors are betting these UK stocks are going to fall. So Edward Sheldon believes it’s sensible to avoid…

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Why I’m keen to buy the dip after the Aviva share price fell in April

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith explains why investors shouldn't be spooked by the fall in the Aviva share price last month and explains…

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UK shares look way too cheap to ignore right now

| Charlie Keough

UK shares look cheap as chips and this Fool plans to go shopping. Here he explores one stock in which…

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A 10% yield but down 38%! This FTSE 250 dividend superstar looks a hidden gem to me

| Simon Watkins

After demotion from the FTSE 100, this stock dropped off the radar for many investors, but this FTSE 250 high-yield…

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2 FTSE 100 shares I’d buy for the artificial intelligence (AI) boom!

| Charlie Carman

Many investors overlook FTSE 100 companies when seeking exposure to the artificial intelligence sector, but these British AI stocks are…

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£10k in savings? This REIT could turn that into a £3,625 second income

| Stephen Wright

Stephen Wright thinks shares in a real estate investment trust with 5,308 houses and a 6.25% dividend yield could generate…

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If I’d invested £10k in IAG shares three months ago this is what I’d have today

| Harvey Jones

IAG shares are finally flying again, and investors can look forward to a dividend in 2024. Harvey Jones is annoyed…

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The investing question that many don’t ask

| Malcolm Wheatley

Being diversified means looking at different sectors, and different countries: London is just 3% of the global equity market.

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The Standard Chartered share price jumps 6.5% as Q1 profits surge. Here’s what I’ll do

| Harvey Jones

After today's impressive leap in the Standard Chartered share price, Harvey Jones is looking at this hidden FTSE 100 gem…

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Has Alphabet stock become a great passive income choice?

| Muhammad Cheema

After Amazon announced its first-ever dividend, Muhammad Cheema takes a look at whether the stock can generate a good passive…

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Best British growth stocks to consider buying in May

| The Motley Fool Staff

We asked our freelance writers to reveal the top growth stocks they’d buy in May, which included a Share Advisor…

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3 legendary FTSE 100 dividend stocks I’d buy for passive income today

| Roland Head

With at least 30 years of continuous dividend payouts, these FTSE 100 stocks look like good choices for passive income,…

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With three new value-boosting strategies in place, BP’s share price looks a bargain to me

| Simon Watkins

A major valuation gap between BP’s share price and its key rivals could close due to three new strategies being…

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At 415p, has the Rolls-Royce share price become a bit of a joke?

| James Beard

I think investing should be taken seriously. But has the recent surge in the Rolls-Royce share price turned the engineering…

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How Warren Buffett got rich (and how to aim for something similar)

| Stephen Wright

Warren Buffett’s success is partly the result of good fortune. But even without this, investing in the stock market can…

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£10k in cash? Here’s how I’d aim to turn that into annual passive income of £27,000

| Mark Hartley

Our writer explains how he'd invest £10k into dividend shares via an ISA with the goal of building up a…

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Down over 15% this year, but is boohoo a buy at today’s share price?

| Kevin Godbold

Should I buy boohoo now while the share price is low and aim to sell high later if the business…

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2 dirt cheap growth stocks with heaps of potential!

| Dr. James Fox

These two growth stocks are currently trading some way below their highs, but they've also got bags of potential. Dr…

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3 of the best FTSE 100 stocks to consider in May

| Royston Wild

FTSE stocks are back in fashion as investors look for undervalued shares. Here are some our writer Royston Wild thinks…

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£7,000 in savings? Here’s what I’d do to turn that into a £1,160 monthly passive income

| Royston Wild

With some careful consideration, it's possible to make an excellent passive income for life with UK shares. This is how…

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If I’d invested £1k in Amazon stock when it went public, here’s what I’d have today

| Muhammad Cheema

Amazon stock has been one of the biggest winners over the last couple of decades. Muhammad Cheema takes a look…

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If I’d put £5,000 in Nvidia stock 5 years ago, here’s what I’d have now

| Charlie Keough

Nvidia stock has been a great success story in the past few years. This Fool breaks down how much he'd…

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Could investing in a Shein IPO make my ISA shine?

| Christopher Ruane

With chatter that London might yet see a Shein IPO, our writer shares his view on some possible pros and…

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The FTSE 100 reached record highs in April! Here’s what investors should consider buying in May

| Charlie Keough

The FTSE 100 continues to impress in 2024 as last month it reached new highs. Here are two stocks investors…

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Despite hitting a 52-week high, Coca-Cola HBC stock still looks great value

| Ben McPoland

Our writer reckons one flying UK share that has been participating in the recent FTSE 100 bull run remains a…

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Is this the best stock to invest in right now?

| Roland Head

Roland Head explains why he likes this FTSE 250 business so much and wonders if it could be the best…

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With impressive 7% dividend yields, I’d seriously consider these 2 popular British shares to buy in May

| Mark Hartley

Picking the right dividend shares to buy can result in spectacular returns. This Fool is weighing the prospects of these…

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It might not be an aristocrat but Legal & General is still a class dividend stock!

| James Beard

For each of the past 14 years, this FTSE 100 dividend stock has either maintained or increased its payout. Our…

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After rising 176%, is there still value left in the Rolls-Royce share price for investors?

| Charlie Keough

Rolls-Royce has been one of the stock market's best performers in the last 12 months. But does its share price…

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Here are 2 of my best buys from the FTSE 250 for passive income

| Charlie Keough

The FTSE 250 is full to the brim with businesses offering attractive dividend yields. Here are two of this Fools…

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What’s going on with the GSK share price as Q1 profit falls?

| Dr. James Fox

The GSK share price pushed upwards in early trading on Wednesday despite the pharmaceuticals giant registering falling profits in Q1.

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3 heavily discounted UK shares to consider buying in May

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

These three UK shares have been beaten-down and Edward Sheldon believes they trade at very attractive valuations as we enter…

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Here’s what could be in store for the Lloyds share price in May

| Charlie Keough

The Lloyds share price experienced volatility in April and this Fool expects more of the same in May. Here's why…

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£20,000 in cash? Here’s how I’d aim for £10,000 in annual passive income!

| Charlie Carman

Our writer explains how he'd maximise his investment allowance in a Stocks and Shares ISA to target £10k in tax-free…

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How I’d invest £1,000 in a Stocks and Shares ISA in May

| Stephen Wright

Stephen Wright is looking for opportunities to add to his Stocks and Shares ISA this month. Two UK stocks are…

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Everyone’s talking about passive income! Here’s how investors could start making it today

| Charlie Keough

Passive income has been a hot topic over the last few years. This Fool explains how investors could potentially go…

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These 2 FTSE 100 stocks have ‘transformative profit potential’, according to a top UK fund manager

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Portfolio manager Nick Train believes these two FTSE 100 technology companies have the potential to get much bigger in the…

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£20,000 in savings? Here’s how I’d try to turn that into a £10,739 second income every year!

| Simon Watkins

Generating a sizeable second income can be done from relatively small investments in high-yielding stocks if the dividends are reinvested.

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A 9.9% yield but down 17%! Is this FTSE dividend superstar also its best bargain right now?

| Simon Watkins

This FTSE stock pays a very high dividend yield, looks very undervalued to me, and seems set for strong growth.

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