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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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Here’s why I think the BT share price is a steal at 114p

| Dylan Hood

With the BT share price at just 114p at the time of writing this Fool takes a closer look at…

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Is Pets at Home a FTSE 250 stock worth buying after its Q3 update?

| Ben McPoland

This FTSE 250 pet stock is down slightly today after the company released a mixed trading update. Is this now…

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Could these 4 events crash the stock market?

| Cliff D'Arcy

After a great start to this year, global stock markets are looking rosy. But I worry that investors may be…

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£13,000 in savings? Here’s how I’d try to turn that into £158 a month in passive income

| Stephen Wright

Stephen Wright thinks Forterra shares will be a great source of passive income. It might not be steady each year,…

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What’s going on with the Lloyds share price?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

The Lloyds share price tumbled as regulators kicked off a new scandal investigation that may land the British bank with…

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I’d buy these cheap FTSE 100 shares for passive income before the next bull market

| Paul Summers

Buying quality shares when they're temporarily cheap makes even more sense to our writer when they offer great dividends for…

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Here are 2 passive income stocks yielding more than 10%!

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Zaven Boyrazian's on the hunt for passive income opportunities, but are these double-digit-yielding FTSE income stocks too good to be…

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Just released: Share Advisor’s latest lower-risk, high-yield stock 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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Here’s how I’d target a five-figure income from my SIPP in retirement

| Christopher Ruane

By making regular contributions to his SIPP, our writer hopes to build it up and generate a sizeable dividend income…

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£1K would buy me 51 shares in one of the best income stocks around!

| Sumayya Mansoor

Sumayya Mansoor is looking for income stocks and explains how she could buy this tobacco stock with its excellent reputation…

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A FTSE 100 stock I’d buy as profit warnings boom!

| Royston Wild

I think this FTSE 100 company is an exceptional stock to buy for these tough times. It's why I already…

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How I’d turn £10 a day into £50k passive income

| Tom Rodgers

Using small amounts of cash to make £50,000 of passive income is perfectly possible, says Tom Rodgers. And investors don't…

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Mega-profit Shell could be the FTSE 100’s best value stock

| Tom Rodgers

The UK's best value stock also has record profits, rising dividends and a massive growth market for its biggest earning…

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This FTSE 250 stock is falling but I reckon it’s a no-brainer buy!

| Sumayya Mansoor

Despite falling sharply since its initial public offering, this FTSE 250 incumbent could still be a shrewd investment, our writer…

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Lloyds’ share price is down 12% this month! Here’s why I think it’s a great time to buy

| Mark Hartley

The Lloyds share price is down 12% and nearing a one-year low. I’m jumping on this opportunity to buy it…

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£20,000 invested in these cheap FTSE 250 dividend shares could make me £1,430 in passive income!

| Royston Wild

These top dividend shares are on sale right now! Royston Wild explains why they could be a great way for…

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These Warren Buffett tips are key to building wealth in 2024 and beyond

| Charlie Keough

There's plenty that investors can learn from Warren Buffett. Here, this Fool picks out some key tips he's using to…

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Here’s how long it might take to double my money via the stock market

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

The stock market's a powerful wealth-creation machine. But how long might it take to double one's capital with shares? Edward…

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Here’s how I’d drip feed £95 a week into high-yield shares to target an £8k+ second income

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane explains the approach he'd take to build significant passive income streams by buying high-yield shares.

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Here’s why I think BP shares are a screaming buy

| Charlie Keough

This Fool takes a closer look at BP shares and explains why, at their current price, he thinks they're a…

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Will the Marks and Spencer share price rise another 120% in 2024?

| Dylan Hood

The Marks and Spencer share price had a tremendous run in 2023, more than doubling. This Fool wonders if the…

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The Diageo share price fell 23% in 2023: is now the time to buy?

| Dylan Hood

The Diageo share price had a bumpy 2023. But with a strong dividend track record, this Fool takes a closer…

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If I’d put £10k into Greggs shares 5 years ago, here’s how much I’d have now

| Ben McPoland

Greggs shares have done incredibly well over many time frames. But is this well-known FTSE 250 stock still worth buying…

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If I’d invested £5k in Glencore shares a year ago, here’s what I’d have now

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Glencore shares have delivered poor returns over the last year, even when dividends are factored in. Here, Edward Sheldon looks…

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A 9.75% yield but down 19%! Should I buy more of this hidden FTSE 100 gem?

| Simon Watkins

This FTSE 100 insurer pays one of the highest dividends in the market, is undervalued against its peers, and is…

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With a 12% yield, I think this potentially undervalued dividend stock is amazing

| Oliver Rodzianko

Oliver Rodzianko has been looking for a hidden dividend stock. He's found one he thinks could be undervalued, too. Will…

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I’d aim to transform an empty portfolio into a £560,900 nest egg with the FTSE 250!

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

The FTSE 250 may offer better potential growth opportunities than the FTSE 100. Zaven Boyrazian explains how he’d leverage the…

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If I’d put £1k in the FTSE 250 at the start of 2023, here’s how much I’d have now!

| Charlie Carman

Charlie Carman looks at the FTSE 250 index's recent performance and whether UK mid-cap stocks are worth considering in 2024.

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Cheap shares vs gold: which is the better investment right now?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Gold remains a 'safe haven' in the face of volatility. But in the long run, buying cheap shares could be…

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Is this 28%-yielding passive income stock stuck in a doom loop?

| James Beard

Our writer examines the reasons why this passive income stock is yielding nearly 30%. And asks whether now's the time…

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How to build wealth with zero savings like Warren Buffett

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Some 99% of Warren Buffett’s wealth was built after he turned 50, proving that even when starting late, investors can…

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How rich would I be if I’d invested £1,000 in a FTSE 100 index fund 10 years ago?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

FTSE 100 index funds are popular investment vehicles. But have they provided investors with decent returns, or is stock picking…

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Is buying cheap UK shares right now the key to financial freedom?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

UK shares are still recovering from the stock market correction, with leading indexes already rising faster than historical averages.

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Rolls-Royce isn’t the only FTSE 100 stock that could keep rising in February

| Paul Summers

Can last year's winning FTSE 100 stocks keep beating the competition in February? Paul Summers thinks it's possible. But risks…

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£7,000 to invest? I’d consider these stocks in the FTSE 100 right now

| Kevin Godbold

Like a resurgent Rolls-Royce, multiple FTSE 100 businesses can sometimes deliver decent returns for investors over a reasonable timescale.

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I’d like to buy these 3 world-class FTSE 100 shares in an ISA before the market rallies

| Harvey Jones

The FTSE 100 is home to top companies with global clout. I think these three will lead the charge when…

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Down 81% since going public, could this iconic FTSE 250 company be a January bargain?

| Oliver Rodzianko

Oliver Rodzianko takes a look at Dr. Martens from the FTSE 250 to see if this could be an opportune…

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I’d buy 7,027 shares of Legal & General stock for £1,500 in yearly passive income

| Ben McPoland

This writer thinks Legal & General is still one of the very best dividends around for generating ultra-high-yield passive income…

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3 things to know about Tesla stock as it crashes out of the Magnificent 7

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Tesla is not performing like the other Magnificent Seven tech stocks at the moment. Here, Edward Sheldon looks at what…

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On this measure, these could be the FTSE 100’s best value stocks right now

| Alan Oscroft

When it comes to picking our favourite value stocks, I say each investor should tailor it to their chosen strategy.…

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