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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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8 shares that Fools have been buying!

| The Motley Fool Staff

Our Foolish freelancers are putting their money where their mouths are and buying these shares in recent weeks.

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Why a £1.8bn share buyback could send the Lloyds share price higher this month

| Stephen Wright

Stephen Wright thinks a £1.8bn buyback could be the catalyst that sends the Lloyds share price back towards 50p later…

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£13,900 invested in this FTSE stock could make me £1,000 in passive income!

| Sumayya Mansoor

Boosting passive income is this Fool’s core investment theme of 2024. She explains how this stock could help her bag…

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Here’s how many Unilever shares I’d need to retire early and live off the income

| Stephen Wright

Stephen Wright thinks Unilever is one of the best UK shares for passive income. But how much would it take…

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I’d need this many Lloyds shares to aim for passive income of £10k a year

| Alan Oscroft

Here's how we can build a passive income to retire early by investing in big cash-rich companies that pay regular…

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Down 50% from its high, this FTSE 100 company is a no-brainer buy for my portfolio

| Oliver Rodzianko

Oliver Rodzianko thinks these FTSE 100 shares are significantly undervalued with great financials. Will they make the cut for his…

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Is the Lloyds share price a wonderful bargain or a horrible value trap?

| Sumayya Mansoor

Lloyds has to be one of my story stocks of recent times. But does the Lloyds share price actually represent…

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How to invest a Stocks and Shares ISA like the legendary Warren Buffett

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Anyone can invest like Warren Buffett today. Here’s a look at how to employ his investment strategy within a Stocks…

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2 very different penny stocks investors should consider buying

| Sumayya Mansoor

Some penny stocks could be diamonds in the rough. Our writer details two picks investors should take a closer look…

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Is now the time to load up on Diageo shares, down 28% from their high?

| Mark Tovey

This Fool weighs up whether Diageo shares are a value trap or a bargain. He argues that, if stagflation hits,…

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3 FTSE 100 stocks I would avoid like the plague!

| Mark Hartley

Lots of FTSE 100 stocks are currently trading at a bargain but others are heavily overvalued. I’m analysing three shares…

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Down 39% in less than 2 months. Is the JD Sports Fashion share price doomed?

| Oliver Rodzianko

Oliver Rodzianko takes a close look at the latest JD Sports Fashion share price decline. Is it time for him…

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Here’s why I’d snap up this 4.2% yielding FTSE 100 stock without a second thought!

| Mark Tovey

This Fool explains why he's bullish on Shell, a FTSE 100 stock, and believes oil could bounce back in 2024…

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HSBC shares look ridiculously cheap to me

| John Fieldsend

HSBC shares are looking more and more underpriced. Is it time to buy in? Or are there too many risks…

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This FTSE 250 stock is down 60% and ripe for recovery! I’m ready to buy

| Mark Tovey

Analysts say Watches of Switzerland could rally 100% in just 12 months. Despite a run of bad news, I'm bullish…

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Apple vs Amazon: which is the best ‘Magnificent 7’ stock to buy today?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Apple and Amazon are both great companies. But is one stock a better investment than the other right now? Edward…

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Dividend Shares

With an 8.4% yield, I think this potentially undervalued dividend stock is fantastic

| Mark Tovey

ITV has begun ratcheting its dividend back up following a pandemic-era cutback. So, should I buy this tempting dividend stock?

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Unilever shares are on the rise. Is it time to buy?

| Charlie Keough

Unilever shares have impressed in 2024 after a poor performance last year. As such, this Fool thinks now could be…

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As the Gulf Keystone Petroleum (GKP) share price keeps falling, is it too cheap to ignore?

| Alan Oscroft

The Gulf Keystone Petroleum (GKP) share price has lost a massive 99% of its value since the happy days of…

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3 UK shares I love

| Paul Summers

As Valentine's Day approaches, Paul Summers reveals which UK shares he's particularly fond of and which he won't want to…

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Dividend Shares

Tesco is selling its bank. Here’s what it means for the share price

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Tesco just made a major announcement in relation to its banking operations. Will this development push the share price higher?

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Could this banking move boost Tesco shares?

| Christopher Ruane

Has the investment case for Tesco shares changed by news it plans to sell some of its banking business? Christopher…

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The Bellway share price is up 40%! Will this momentum continue in 2024?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

The real estate market's recovering, sending the Bellway share price surging. But is it too late to capitalise on the…

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Here’s how I’d use £200 a month to build a £3,417 second income – then double it!

| Christopher Ruane

With a spare £200 each month, our writer thinks he could set up a sizeable second income -- then more…

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2 no-brainer FTSE ‘beginner’ stocks I’d buy

| James Beard

Here are two FTSE stocks I think could help newbie investors -- looking to buy shares for the first time…

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Am I missing out if I don’t buy Nvidia stock?

| Charlie Keough

Nvidia stock was one of 2023's top performers. But will its impressive performance continue? If so, this Fool doesn't want…

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National Grid shares: debt heavy but with a bright future

| Andrew Mackie

Steady and reliable, National Grid shares provide this writer with a stable stream of income and exposure to the new…

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Can these things send the BT share price climbing again?

| Alan Oscroft

As the BT share price has fallen, I've been thinking the firm must surely cut its progressive dividend policy. I've…

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£8,000 in savings? Here’s how I’d try and double that while creating lifelong passive income

| Mark Tovey

I'd invest £8k into a healthcare REIT and a mining Investment Trust to try and create passive income that would…

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The Marks and Spencer share price is up on its turnaround success. Should I buy?

| Oliver Rodzianko

With the Marks and Spencer share price currently rallying, Oliver Rodzianko takes a look at whether it could be a…

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Is this exciting growth stock a no-brainer buy for 2024?

| James Beard

Our writer thinks he's found a growth stock that's likely to continue to benefit from the artificial intelligence revolution.

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2 FTSE value stocks that are simply too cheap to ignore!

| Ben McPoland

A pair of value stocks trading at bargain basement prices from the blue-chip and mid-cap indexes have caught this Fool's…

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2 penny stocks with enormous potential

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Edward Sheldon has been scanning the market for penny stocks with a lot of potential. And he believes these two…

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2 impressive growth stocks I’ve got my eye on in February

| Sumayya Mansoor

This Fool is looking for quality growth stocks with the potential to soar in the future and earmarks these two…

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1 dividend stock yielding 6% could turn my £20K investment into £1,226 passive income

| Sumayya Mansoor

Sumayya Mansoor explains how this dividend stock and its enticing yield could help her aims of building a second income…

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FTSE 100 earnings: why did the AstraZeneca share price fall 7%?

| Ben McPoland

Our writer considers the reasons for AstraZeneca's fall in the FTSE 100 today and explains why he isn't too worried…

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Can the Rolls-Royce share price repeat last year’s incredible success in 2024?

| Charlie Carman

The Rolls-Royce share price has become a growth machine recently, but can the FTSE 100 engineering giant continue outperforming the…

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I plan to retire early with the passive income I’m making today

| Charlie Keough

This Fool has plans of retiring early. Therefore, he's generating passive income today so that he's in a better position…

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The Anglo American share price is down 47% and looks in bargain territory

| Andrew Mackie

Despite witnessing a share price collapse, Andrew Mackie continues to focus on the long-term growth story for Anglo American.

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£13k in savings? Here’s how I’d aim to turn that into passive income of £1,487 a month

| Mark Hartley

Mark Hartley investigates how investors can set themselves up for early retirement with passive income from a portfolio of dividend…

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