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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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2 ‘super-safe’ dividend shares that have paid income for decades

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Zaven Boyrazian breaks down two dividend shares that have rewarded shareholders with higher payouts for more than 25 years.

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Rolls-Royce shares could reach £5 in 2025!

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Rolls-Royce shares have almost tripled in the last 12 months, but can this upward trajectory propel the stock above £5…

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90 FTSE 350 stocks offer a 5%+ dividend yield! Time to buy?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Around 25% of the FTSE 350 offers market-beating dividend yields! But which ones are sustainable in the long run? Zaven…

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Should I rush to buy this FTSE 100 giant currently near its 52-week low?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Zaven Boyrazian explores what’s happening with the collapsing Reckitt Benckiser share price and whether now's the time to buy the…

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Could buying NIO stock at just under $5 make me rich?

| Ben McPoland

Might investing in NIO stock at its current price make this Fool a fortune? Or are shares in this Chinese…

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As Aviva’s share price heads to £5 is there any value left in it?

| Simon Watkins

Aviva’s share price has risen following strong 2023 results, raising the issue for me of whether there's any value left…

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Should I buy more of this FTSE 100 dividend gem after stellar 2023 results?

| Simon Watkins

This FTSE 100 high-yield stock has risen on stellar 2023 results, but it still looks undervalued against its peers and…

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With the FTSE 100 nearing 8,000, UK shares won’t be cheap for long

| Mark Hartley

I'm considering a low-cap share that could benefit from the UK market recovery. With good financials and a solid balance…

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3 reasons this turnaround FTSE 100 stock has further to climb

| Ben McPoland

Our writer reckons Scottish Mortgage is a recovering FTSE 100 stock that still has room to run due to these…

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£5,000 in cash? Here’s how I’d aim for a second income worth £3,815

| Dr. James Fox

Millions of us worldwide invest in stocks for a second income. Here, Dr James Fox picks one stock he thinks…

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£10k in savings? Here’s how I’d target a £43,429 passive income with FTSE shares

| Royston Wild

Investing a lump sum in FTSE 100 shares can be a great way to generate long-term wealth and a healthy…

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Down 22%, I think this FTSE 100 share is now a brilliant bargain!

| Royston Wild

The Prudential share price has continued to slump despite strong trading news. Now could be the time to consider buying…

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Under £1,000 in savings? I’d use the Warren Buffett method to start investing now!

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer explains why he would learn from an investing master in trying to keep things simple if he was…

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2 of my top FTSE stocks to consider buying for passive income before April

| Ben McPoland

Here are two excellent FTSE dividend stocks this writer would like to pick up for very attractive levels of passive…

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10-year 20% annual returns! 2 stocks to buy for my portfolio

| Oliver Rodzianko

Oliver Rodzianko only wants to know which are the best stocks to buy in Britain. He says these two have…

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I’d consider these FTSE 100 shares now to harvest a chunky second income

| Kevin Godbold

I’d act now: the economy’s strengthening and that means we may see buoyant FTSE 100 share prices ahead, and lower…

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Can Rolls-Royce shares double from here?

| Dr. James Fox

Rolls-Royce shares have hit new heights in recent days with the share price exceeding 400p. But could we ever see…

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I expect big passive income from Big Yellow Group

| Oliver Rodzianko

With stellar growth over the past decade, this Fool thinks this passive income investment is set for further success. Let's…

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I’d buy 823 Unilever shares for £100 a month in passive income

| Stephen Wright

Stephen Wright thinks the UK’s largest consumer products company could be a great source of passive income, even without some…

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How I’d target a £3m portfolio with compound interest in a SIPP

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

There are thousands of SIPP millionaires in the UK today with more on the way! Zaven Boyrazian lays out his…

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With no savings at 40, I’d build wealth using Warren Buffett’s golden rules

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Warren Buffett has always followed his two golden rules of investing to achieve the market-beating returns that made him a…

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Are Lloyds shares about to surge by 50%?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Some analysts are predicting Lloyds shares could be about to erupt by 50%! Is this actually possible? And should investors…

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How I’d invest £300 a month to target a £1,500 monthly second income

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Zaven Boyrazian explains how to build a sizeable second monthly income by investing small lump sums regularly for the long…

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£5,000 of savings? Here’s how I’d aim for £22,795 in annual passive income

| Dr. James Fox

Thousands, if not millions of us, invest for passive income. Dr James Fox explains his strategy for building wealth and…

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This could be the best value FTSE 100 stock!

| Dr. James Fox

Investors often say the FTSE 100 is a great place to find value. However, doing so isn't always straightforward. But…

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2 stocks to kickstart a Stocks & Shares ISA

| Dr. James Fox

The annual deadline for the Stocks and Shares ISA is 5 April. This means if I want to take advantage…

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Scorpio Tankers: how world events can shape stock market success!

| Dr. James Fox

The stock market offers us exposure to a world of companies and opportunities. Today, I'm looking at a stock that's…

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£30k in savings? Here’s how I’d aim to turn that into a £32k annual passive income

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Zaven Boyrazian explains how he’d establish a tax-free, chunky passive income stream in the long run with a nice lump…

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Could Greggs ever gain promotion from the FTSE 250?

| Dr. James Fox

Greggs is a growth-focused company that appears to be excelling despite a tough market and prevailing trends. But could it…

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High earnings estimates and a cheap price leave me convinced this is a winning growth stock

| Oliver Rodzianko

This leading property platform looks like an exceptional growth stock to Oliver Rodzianko. Analysts are expecting the great results to…

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Up 37% in 6 months, this is my favourite FTSE 100 share

| Cliff D'Arcy

This 'secret' FTSE 100 share has beaten the market over one month, six months, a year and five years. But…

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This ETF could be a smart way to buy the best cybersecurity stocks

| Ben McPoland

Our writer looks at a potentially superior way to buy stocks that are benefitting from the booming global cybersecurity industry.

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Which should I buy, the FTSE 250 or the FTSE 100?

| Cliff D'Arcy

Both the mid-cap FTSE 250 and the blue-chip FTSE 100 have lagged far behind the US stock market in recent…

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1 cheap share I’d load up on now

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer has been looking for cheap shares to buy. He thinks this FTSE 100 stock could potentially fit the…

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This FTSE 250 share yields 8.1%. As its price falls, should I buy more?

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer already owns this high-yield FTSE 250 share. But with the price in decline, he would happily buy more.…

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2 FTSE REITs yielding over 5% I’d love to buy in April

| Sumayya Mansoor

Real estate investment trusts (REITs) can be a great way to secure an additional income stream. Our writer details two…

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1 UK stock I’d put 100% of my money into for passive income

| Kevin Godbold

Diversification can be key to smart long-term investing. But if I had to choose just one stock for passive income…

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I’d try to grow a £100K SIPP by 9% annually doing this!

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer thinks a slow and steady approach could help him build the value of his SIPP dramatically. Here he…

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How I’d target a £2k annual second income from my £20k Stocks and Shares ISA allowance

| Christopher Ruane

With the Stocks and Shares ISA contribution deadline looming, our writer's looking at stocks that could help him generate a…

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I’d follow Warren Buffett to earn passive income while I sleep!

| Christopher Ruane

Warren Buffett earns passive income by owning shares in companies that make sales around the clock. Our writer thinks he…

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