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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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If I’d invested £10,000 in this Warren Buffett stock 5 years ago, I’d have over £45,000 today

| Stephen Wright

Owning shares in Apple has been tremendously rewarding for Warren Buffett. But Stephen Wright thinks the stock still has more to…

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A 7.5% yield but down 22%! Time for me to buy this FTSE 100 miner?

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith eyes up an attractive FTSE 100 share for dividend potential, with a dip in the share price boosting…

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Rolls-Royce shares: the mistake I’m not making again

| Stephen Wright

Stephen Wright made a mistake with Rolls-Royce shares back in 2022. Here’s how he plans to avoid doing something similar…

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Is Tesco’s share price rally coming to an end? Here’s what the charts say!

| Charlie Carman

Charlie Carman explores the factors behind the recent growth in the Tesco share price and whether the FTSE 100 supermarket…

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This FTSE 100 stock is rising rapidly. Yet no-one’s talking about it

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Over the last six months, this FTSE 100 stock has been the third-best performer in the index, delivering a gain…

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Is the Shell share price poised for take-off in 2024?

| Dylan Hood

The Shell share price has fallen so far in 2024. However, having just released results, could the shares be set…

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With a P/E ratio of 8 and a yield of 11.3%, what’s holding back the Vodafone share price?

| James Beard

Certain valuation metrics suggest that the Vodafone share price is in bargain territory. So why isn't the stock doing better?

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How I’d use UK shares to try to turn an empty ISA into £250k, starting in February

| Harvey Jones

UK shares have had a bumpy time lately, but at today's low valuations they offer a great opportunity to build…

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Why February could be a crucial month for the stock market

| Stephen Wright

Stephen Wright thinks the stock market is at an inflection point. With risks either side, what’s his strategy for investing…

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£12,000 of savings? Here’s how I’d aim to turn that into passive income of £30,000 a year 

| Harvey Jones

By investing in FTSE 100 dividend stocks for the long term, I'm hoping to generate a passive income that far…

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£15,000 invested in these cheap dividend shares could make me £1,185 in passive income!

| Royston Wild

FTSE 100 and FTSE 250 shares can be an excellent source of passive income for investors today. Here are two…

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Is Lloyds’ share price the FTSE 100’s greatest bargain this February?

| Royston Wild

With one of the lowest P/E ratios and highest dividend yields on the FTSE 100, is Lloyds' share price simply…

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Best British dividend stocks to consider buying in February

| The Motley Fool Staff

We asked our writers to share their top dividend stock for February, including a household name among UK energy companies.

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A magnificent passive income share I’d buy for my Stocks and Shares ISA in February!

| Royston Wild

This UK dividend share offers excellent all-round value. I'm hoping to buy it for my own Stocks and Shares ISA…

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At 305p, should I ‘snog, marry, or avoid’ Rolls-Royce shares?

| James Beard

I'm looking at the prospects for Rolls-Royce shares through the lens of short-term trading (snog) or long-term investing (marry)!

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No savings at 40? Here’s how I would aim to retire with £27,000 a year in passive income

| Mark Hartley

If I had no savings at 40, this is how I would aim to retire with an adequate amount of…

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3 FTSE 100 and FTSE 250 value stocks I’d buy for my ISA today!

| Royston Wild

These hot stocks are currently on sale! Royston Wild explains why he thinks they are too cheap to miss for…

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3i share price dips 3% despite impressive trading update released today

| Mark Hartley

Mark Hartley evaluates the 3i share price after today’s trading update and considers whether the £24bn FTSE 100 constituent has…

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3 checks I do before buying penny stocks, and 1 pick I own!

| Sumayya Mansoor

Penny stocks can be volatile, and come with added risk. Our writer breaks down three key elements she checks before…

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AI could drive the Tesla share price to $570 by 2030

| James Beard

Experts are predicting that AI will revolutionise the way we drive. It could also take the Tesla share price to…

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Could the Lloyds share price have further to fall?

| Stephen Wright

The Lloyds share price has been falling in January. But could rising loan defaults send the stock lower still?

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3 UK shares that could soar thanks to the Bank of England

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith runs through some UK shares that should benefit from higher customer demand and lower debt costs if interest…

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AG Barr shares rise AGAIN after new trading update! Is it the FTSE 250’s hottest growth stock?

| Royston Wild

AG Barr's share price continues to fizz as sales march steadily higher. Royston Wild explains why it could be one…

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Is the GSK share price too cheap to ignore?

| Dylan Hood

The GSK share price has risen 7% in 2024, but still looks cheap to me. This Fool takes a closer…

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Here’s how I’d start building lifelong passive income in February

| Charlie Keough

The dream for many investors is to build a portfolio that provides them with passive income. Here, this Fool details…

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Is the Scottish Mortgage share price too cheap to ignore?

| Dylan Hood

The Scottish Mortgage share price has almost halved since its 2021 highs. This Fool discusses why he thinks now might…

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The Airtel Africa share price climbs after a strong growth report: here’s what I’m doing

| Roland Head

Roland Head explains why he thinks the Airtel Africa share price still looks good value despite a steady increase, and…

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If I could only buy 2 FTSE 100 shares in February, it would be these

| Charlie Keough

Buying FTSE 100 shares is one of the simplest and most effective ways to build wealth. This Fool picks out…

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£3k to invest? I’d buy these 3 dividend giants in a Stocks and Shares ISA before April 

| Harvey Jones

A Stocks and Shares ISA is a brilliant home for a portfolio of income-generating FTSE 100 dividend stocks. Here are…

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AMD stock has risen to $168. But here’s where the share price could be in 5 years

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

AMD appears to have huge potential given its exposure to artificial intelligence. Here, Edward Sheldon looks at where the stock…

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A bunch of stocks the market hates

| G A Chester

WH Smith and Saga have just released updates with notable positive news. They're part of a whole bunch of unloved…

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Shell share price ticks up as energy giant beats expectations!

| Dr. James Fox

The Shell share price pushed upwards after the company easily beat profit expectations. What does this mean for potential investors?

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Up 10% so far, will the easyJet share price take off in 2024?

| Dylan Hood

easyJet shares are soaring, rising over 50% in the last three months. This Fool discusses whether he thinks this growth…

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£10k in savings? This juicy FTSE 250 stock could make me £1,400 in passive income

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith explains how he can filter for some FTSE 250 gems that others might miss for passive income that's…

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I think these 2 dividend shares look dirt cheap

| Charlie Keough

This Fool plans to build his nest egg by buying undervalued dividend shares. Here, he explores two he thinks are…

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Down 42% in six months, why are investors putting the boot into this FTSE 250 icon?

| James Beard

It's been six months since I last looked at the investment case for this FTSE 250 legend. Since then, its…

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After nearly tripling in a year, is there any value left in the Rolls-Royce share price?

| Simon Watkins

Despite almost tripling in price, there looks to be plenty of value left in the Rolls-Royce share price, and its…

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What’s next for the BT share price following its Q3 trading update?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

BT Group’s consumer segment is getting back on track, but is this enough to steer its share price back into…

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If I’d invested £10,000 in National Grid shares 20 years ago this is what I’d have today

| Tom Rodgers

Buying National Grid shares 20 years ago would have supercharged my wealth. But by how much? Here's how I'd have…

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How the share price of this FTSE 100 retailer could double in 2024

| James Beard

Only two members of the FTSE 100 -- Rolls-Royce and Marks and Spencer -- did it in 2023. But could…

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