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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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BUY AND HOLD spelled in letters on top of a pile of books. Alongside is a piggy bank in glasses. Buy and hold is a popular long term stock and shares strategy.
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Why buying FTSE 100 shares could be a one-way ticket to building wealth

| Charlie Keough

This Fool is keen to buy FTSE 100 shares today and hold them for the decades to come to build…

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Here’s why NatWest shares could be my top FTSE 100 buy in 2024

| Alan Oscroft

Who'll be buying up cheap NatWest Group shares if they're sold off this summer? I'll be in the queue for…

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Is this company a passive income dream?

| Gordon

A sustainable passive income can be a real game changer for personal finances. With a huge dividend of 8.7%, could…

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As takeover news sends the Redrow share price soaring, is there still a buying opportunity?

| Stephen Wright

Despite a 12.5% surge, could an imminent takeover mean the Redrow share price is still a bargain for investors looking…

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This is the best-performing FTSE 100 stock of the last 40 years

| Tom Rodgers

The best FTSE 100 stock of the last 40 years may surprise readers. To be able to retire, I want…

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I’d try to turn a £20k ISA into a £3,815 second income like this

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane explains how he'd aim to generate sizeable passive income streams by investing a £20k ISA into carefully-chosen dividend…

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Do FTSE 250 stocks still look cheap in 2024?

| Dylan Hood

FTSE 250 shares have generated near-flat returns in 2024. This Fool takes a look at whether now's the time to…

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No savings at 40? Here’s how I’d aim to retire with a second income of £23,379 a year!

| Royston Wild

People with 25-30 years left before retirement still have plenty of time to build a decent second income for retirement.…

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The J Sainsbury share price is up 60% in 16 months! Is that about to repeat?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

The J Sainsbury share price is on the move as management reveals a new three-year plan to overtake its rivals.…

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I missed out on these cheap shares last month, but I won’t in February!

| Charlie Keough

This Fool didn't buy these cheap shares in January and since then their prices have jumped. Here he details why…

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The Barratt Developments share price nosedives after its H1 earnings came with a big surprise

| James Beard

The Barratt Developments share price has fallen 40% since the pandemic. But the latest earnings report included a surprise announcement.

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Should I buy more after BP’s share price rises on Q4 results?

| Simon Watkins

BP’s share price rose on Q4 results, and it continues to operate well in a bullish trading space, offering good…

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With a 7% yield, I’m convinced this penny stock is selling at 25% off

| Oliver Rodzianko

Oliver Rodzianko thinks this penny stock is one of the best on the market. He breaks down the risks and…

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1 dividend giant I’d buy more of over Lloyds now

| Simon Watkins

Lloyds shares still look like a reasonable buy to me, but I think a high-yielding dividend superstar looks even better…

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Should I buy Aston Martin shares as the FTSE 250 firm seeks a new CEO?

| Ben McPoland

The Aston Martin share price has been on a rollercoaster ride over the last 12 months. Is the FTSE 250…

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Down 20% in a year, is the Lloyds share price a value trap?

| Cliff D'Arcy

The Lloyds share price is down a fifth in 12 months and 26% over five years. So am I a…

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Could I get rich from the Helium One share price, up 1,000% in a month?

| Tom Rodgers

The Helium One share price is the talk of the town in 2024. So why is the mining company up…

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2 cheap FTSE 100 and FTSE 250 dividend stocks I’d buy for my ISA today!

| Royston Wild

I think these FTSE 350 shares are brilliant bargains at current prices. Here's why they're near the top of my…

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2024 could be a lucrative year for stock market investors

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Edward Sheldon is expecting the stock market to deliver positive returns in 2024. Here, he explains why he’s bullish at…

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This superstar FTSE 100 stock has gained 221% in 5 years! Should I buy?

| Charlie Carman

No other FTSE 100 stock has matched this investment trust's returns over the past five years and it now trades…

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The best UK shares to buy? Find out why these top brokers recently upgraded their positions

| Mark Hartley

I’m looking for promising UK shares to add to my portfolio but I’m not entirely convinced by these recent broker…

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1 value stock yielding 6.9% I’d buy and hold for 10 years!

| Sumayya Mansoor

This Fool explains why she’s bullish on this value stock with its enticing passive income opportunity, as well as future…

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Here’s why I’m steering clear of Rolls-Royce shares

| Charlie Keough

Rolls-Royce shares have been one of the FTSE 100's top performers lately. However, this Fool isn't keen on the stock.…

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Dividend Shares

2 monthly income shares I’d buy and hold for the next decade

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith flags up two income shares with dividend yields in excess of 6% that pay out frequent money each…

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Down 10% in 2 months, this FTSE 100 stock seems like a no-brainer buy!

| Sumayya Mansoor

Our writer noticed this FTSE 100 stock has fallen. She explains why, and breaks down her investment case for snapping…

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Growth Shares

This UK stock’s just jumped 32%. But there could be more gains to come

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Edward Sheldon highlights an under-the-radar small-cap UK stock that's seeing strong revenue growth and share price action at the moment.

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After the BP share price hit 52-week lows, could now be the time to jump in?

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith talks through the spike in the BP share price following good results, and shares why he believes the…

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Is this FTSE 100 stock ready to bounce back?

| Stephen Wright

BP's been left behind by its FTSE 100 rival Shell over the last 12 months. But could a shift in…

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Is this FTSE 250 company about to make a move?

| Gordon

With interest rates now potentially peaking, many are looking to get back into the housing market. So can this FTSE…

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The Filtronic share price is up 170% in a year! Is it time to buy this penny stock?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

The Filtronic share price continues to beat investor expectations by securing new game-changing contracts with FTSE 350 customers.

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Up 1,373% in two weeks! What’s going on with the Helium One share price?

| John Fieldsend

It’s been an extraordinary couple of weeks for the Helium One share price. Here’s what happened, along with whether I…

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If I’d put £10,000 in Nvidia stock at the start of 2024, here’s what I’d have now

| Ben McPoland

Nvidia stock was the standout winner in 2023 as the AI chipmaker's profits surged quarter after quarter. It's also made…

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Lloyds shares: the best bargain out there right now?

| Charlie Keough

Lloyds shares have failed to get going this year. But this Fool thinks the bank could be one of the…

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Growth Shares

Brokers just raised their price targets on these top FTSE growth stocks

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

These FTSE growth stocks could produce strong returns over the next 12 months, according to analysts at leading brokerage firms.

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Here’s why the BP share price is rising

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

The BP share price has jumped on the back of its latest earnings. Zaven Boyrazian breaks down the results and…

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After BAE Systems’ 40% share price rise, is it too late for me to buy more?

| Simon Watkins

Despite BAE Systems’ share price rising 40%, there appears to be good value left in the stock, with a new…

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Selling at just 4.5 times earnings, is the Lloyds share price really good value?

| Oliver Rodzianko

Oliver Rodzianko says that although the Lloyds share price is lower than usual, its value isn't as straightforward as it…

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£9,000 in savings? Here’s how I’d try to turn that into £1,279 a month of passive income!

| Simon Watkins

Small investments in high-yielding shares can grow into big passive income, especially if the dividends are compounded.

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Yielding 8.5%, Legal & General shares are my top pick for passive income

| Andrew Mackie

This writer is a huge fan of investing for passive income, and, with its market-beating dividend yield, Legal and General…

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Would Warren Buffett say this company is selling at a 40% discount or more?

| Oliver Rodzianko

Oliver Rodzianko takes a look at whether a new company he's found would be considered undervalued by the great Warren…

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