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Recently released: December’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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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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Is this FTSE 100 stalwart the perfect buy for my Stocks and Shares ISA?

| Stephen Wright

As Shell considers leaving London for a New York listing. Stephen Wright wonders whether there’s an undervalued opportunity for his…

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3 things I’d do now to start buying shares

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane explains three steps he'd take to start buying shares for the very first time, if he'd never invested…

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Investing £300 a month in FTSE shares could bag me £1,046 monthly passive income

| Sumayya Mansoor

Sumayya Mansoor explains how she’s looking to create an additional income stream through dividend-paying FTSE stocks to build wealth.

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£10K to invest? Here’s how I’d turn that into £4,404 annual passive income

| Sumayya Mansoor

This Fool explains how using a £10K lump sum can turn into a passive income stream worth thousands for her…

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1 magnificent FTSE 100 stock investors should consider buying

| Sumayya Mansoor

This Fool explains why this FTSE 100 stock is one for investors to seriously consider with its amazing brand power…

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Investing For Beginners

2 under-the-radar FTSE 100 stocks under £2

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith identifies two FTSE 100 stocks that he believes are getting a lack of attention from some investors but…

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£8,000 in savings? I’d use it as a start to aim for £30k a year in passive income

| Alan Oscroft

Here's how regular investing in the UK stock market, over the long term, could help us build up some nice…

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Down 16% in a month! Can this FTSE 100 stock recover in April?

| Mark Hartley

Grabbing low-priced shares with long-term growth potential is an investor's dream. I think this FTSE 100 share may be an…

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Warren Buffett is an investing genius. But what might he buy if he were British?

| Mark Hartley

I'm wondering what investing legend Warren Buffett would pick for his portfolio if he had been born on this side…

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Retirement Articles

If I was approaching retirement, I’d buy these 3 dividend stocks for passive income

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Edward Sheldon highlights three UK dividend stocks he’d snap up if he was getting his investment portfolio ready for retirement.

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Market Movers

Why the stock market is down 1.4% today

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith runs through several reasons for the fall in the stock market today, with examples of stock that are…

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At a 10-year low, here’s what the charts say for this FTSE 100 stock!

| Charlie Carman

Legal troubles, compliance issues, and dismal sales have sent this FTSE 100 stock tumbling, but could a share price recovery…

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1 dividend superstar I’d buy over Lloyds shares right now

| Simon Watkins

I sold my Lloyds shares recently and have used some of the proceeds to buy more of this high-yielding dividend…

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£20,000 in savings? Here’s how I’d try to turn that into a £43,960 annual passive income!

| Simon Watkins

Investing a relatively small amount into high-yielding stocks and reinvesting the dividends can generate significant passive income over time.

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Could I make shedloads of dividend income from 8,025 Kingfisher shares?

| James Beard

Some shares are better than others when it comes to earning dividend income. So how does this FTSE 100 do-it-yourself…

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Are Thungela Resources shares brilliant for passive income?

| James Beard

There’s one share that’s recently been an excellent source of passive income. But ethical investors won’t want to touch the…

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1 growth stock to consider buying at $1 that could be the next Nvidia

| Ben McPoland

Attempting to find the next great growth stock may be like searching for a needle in a haystack. Still, here's…

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Should I buy these UK shares for my portfolio?

| Jesse Williamson

This Fool has been searching for ways to capitalise on the commodity moves via UK shares. Here’s what he’s watching.

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Just released: April’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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£9,000 in savings? Here’s a FTSE 100 stock I’d buy to target a £30,652 annual second income!

| Ben McPoland

Our writer highlights one top FTSE 100 share that he thinks could help create a portfolio large enough for a…

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62% down! Is the Ceres Power share price now a green energy bargain?

| Christopher Ruane

Annual results from the green energy firm showed a company on the cusp of doubling sales. So why has the…

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3 mid-cap UK defence shares to consider buying in 2024

| Mark Hartley

Defence budgets are soaring as global conflicts increase the threat landscape, so I'm examining the value proposition of three defence-related…

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Hargreaves Lansdown investors have been buying dividend stocks BP and Shell. Should I?

| Paul Summers

Cherished dividend stocks BP and Shell have outperformed the FTSE 100 index so far in 2024. Paul Summers takes a…

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Dividend Shares

A 5% yield? Here’s the 3-year dividend forecast for Tesco shares

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith flags up the positive momentum for Tesco shares following the release of the full-year results and looks at…

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Yields up to 12.3% 3 top shares investors should consider for a second income

| Royston Wild

Searching for ways to make a market-beating second income? These popular dividend stocks are worth serious consideration, says Royston Wild.

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Is this UK stock a no-brainer buy for passive income after its recent update?

| Sumayya Mansoor

This UK stock possesses an enticing investor rewards policy, and an attractive level of return. Is it a shrewd investment…

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3 FTSE 100 shares I’d love to buy for powerful passive income!

| Sumayya Mansoor

Some FTSE 100 shares possess attractive returns prospects. Our writer breaks down three picks she reckons are screaming buys!

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2 tempting cheap shares to consider buying for long-term returns and growth

| Sumayya Mansoor

These cheap shares are being held back by wider market issues. Buying some now could be a shrewd move ahead…

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Could Premier African Minerals be a millionaire-maker penny stock?

| Ben McPoland

Shares of Premier African Minerals (LSE:PREM) have crashed over the past year. Is this a golden opportunity for me to…

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Which FTSE defence stock should I buy? Here’s what the charts say

| Ben McPoland

FTSE shares like BAE Systems have been flying higher over the last couple of years as the geopolitical situation has…

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Here’s why investors should consider buying Scottish Mortgage shares today

| Charlie Keough

After a steady rise in recent times, this Fool thinks Scottish Mortgage shares could be worth considering. Here he explains…

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Growth Shares

This FTSE 250 stock keeps blowing broker forecasts out of the water

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith considers the ever-increasing share price targets for a FTSE 250 stock that has risen by 120% in the…

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Marks and Spencer shares could rise 29%, according to this broker

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Marks and Spencer shares currently sport a P/E ratio of just 10, and one well-known City broker believes the company…

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2 of the best FTSE 100 beginner stocks to consider buying

| Charlie Keough

The Footsie offers people just beginning their investment journey some of the best stocks to buy. Here are two to…

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Here’s why the Aviva share price suddenly dived

| Cliff D'Arcy

The Aviva share price suddenly dropped by over 6% the other day. But there's a simple explanation for this sudden…

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With no savings, I’d listen to Warren Buffett to aim for long-term wealth

| Stephen Wright

Warren Buffett looks for "1-foot bars" to step over, not "7-foot bars" to jump. Stephen Wright looks at what this…

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Is a comeback on the cards for this FTSE 250 stock?

| James Beard

An 11%  increase in its share price over the past three months and a mega merger should see this FTSE…

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Rolls-Royce shares look cheap to me after its investment-grade ratings clean sweep

| Simon Watkins

Despite recent gains, Rolls-Royce shares look great value to me, as it moves into its next phase of growth spurred…

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A 10.5% yield but down 16%! Time for me to buy more of this FTSE hidden gem?

| Simon Watkins

This FTSE 100 insurer pays one of the highest dividends in the index, looks set for continued strong growth, and…

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How I find quality growth stocks

| Paul Summers

Owning high-quality stocks has delivered great returns for investors over the years. Paul Summers explains how he's using this strategy…

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