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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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£10,000 of savings? Here’s how I’d try to turn that into a £42,624 passive income with FTSE 100 shares

| Royston Wild

Investing in FTSE 100 shares has proved to be an excellent wealth builder for countless Brits. It's a tactic Royston…

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I’d ignore the volatility and snap up cheap UK shares to boost my wealth!

| Sumayya Mansoor

When external headwinds hurt markets, it’s easy to become cautious about buying UK shares. Our writer explains why she's looking…

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2 top income stocks for beginner investors to consider buying

| Sumayya Mansoor

Investing in income stocks to garner a second income can be daunting. Our writer details two great picks she thinks…

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Are dividend forecasts for abrdn shares in danger following today’s update?

| Royston Wild

FTSE 250-quoted abrdn is still expected to pay huge dividends despite its ongoing troubles. But how realistic are dividend forecasts…

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A 7.5% yield but down 16%! This FTSE hidden gem looks a bargain to me

| Simon Watkins

This FTSE 100 heavyweight has a good yield, is well-positioned in its core markets, and should benefit if China's economic…

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1 dividend giant I’d buy before Lloyds shares for February onwards

| Kevin Godbold

To capture dividend income, I want to share my money between several stocks like this one while avoiding Lloyds Banking…

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If I’d put £10,000 in Tesla stock 6 months ago, here’s how much I’d have now

| Ben McPoland

Tesla stock doubled in 2023 as tech shares rebounded strongly. But it hasn't had the greatest start to 2024. What's…

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My 3 predictions for the stock market in 2024

| Gordon

2023 was another great year for the stock market. But as we approach the end of January, I'm making three…

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How I’d invest £6,000 a year into a Stocks and Shares ISA to aim for £1,000 a month in passive income

| Mark Hartley

In this article, Mark David Hartley explains how he would go about investing in a Stocks and Shares ISA to…

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How I’d invest £200 a month in shares to target a £2,495 monthly passive income

| John Fieldsend

Make money without lifting a finger? Sounds pretty good to me. Here’s one way to earn passive income even starting…

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I’m buying cheap shares to build my wealth

| Charlie Keough

This Fool plans to buy cheap shares today in the hope of building his wealth in the years to come.…

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No savings at 40? Here’s how I’d aim to build a second income of £10,653 a year

| John Fieldsend

Starting at 40 years old makes investing tricker, but it’s still more than possible to reach a sizable second income…

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Why Fresnillo’s share price could bounce back as headwinds ease

| Roland Head

FTSE 100 miner Fresnillo is unloved, but profits are expected to recover in 2024. Roland Head reckons the share price…

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2 penny stocks for confident investors to consider buying

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith outlines two penny stocks that are up over the past year and have the potential to keep rising…

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The Wetherspoons share price has doubled in just over a year. Could it double again?

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane is upbeat about the outlook for the Wetherspoons share price. Does a trading update from the company change…

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Could NIO stock rise 1,000% in 10 years?

| Oliver Rodzianko

NIO stock is one of the highest-risk, highest-reward public investments our author knows of at the moment. Is it right…

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Dividend yield over 30%, shares down 60%: is Diversified Energy too risky?

| Gaurav Sharma

With a tanking share price, Diversified Energy’s dividend yield is ridiculously high. But I am holding firm with my investment…

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Why the easyJet share price is rising despite a first-quarter loss of £126m

| Kevin Godbold

Beneath easyJet’s headline figures, positive momentum is happening in the business and it’s driving the share price higher.

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What’s going on with the abrdn share price?

| Dr. James Fox

The abrdn share price dropped further on Wednesday 24 January after the firm announced £12bn of net outflows and that…

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Is following Warren Buffett’s investing tip to Jeff Bezos a chance to get rich?

| John Fieldsend

Warren Buffett is famous for his investing tips and one he gave in a conversation with Jeff Bezos might be…

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Nvidia stock sits at $599. But here’s where it could be in 5 years

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

If artificial intelligence chip designer Nvidia can keep growing its sales at a high rate, the stock could also move…

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Could the Ceres Power share price soar in ’24?

| Christopher Ruane

The Ceres Power share price has slumped in early trading after a market update that contained mixed news. Christopher Ruane…

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Where will the Aviva share price be in 5 years’ time?

| Alan Oscroft

The past five years haven't been good for the Aviva shares price. But I reckon the next five could make…

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3 FTSE 100 growth stocks I’d buy for an empty ISA in a heartbeat

| Harvey Jones

I'm on the hunt for FTSE 100 growth stocks that can turbo-charge my portfolio. I can't believe I haven't bought…

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Instead of saving, I’d buy UK value stocks for lifelong income

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Savings accounts are offering higher payouts in 2024, but I think they still fall short of the potential long-term returns…

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A new bull market is coming, and I’m desperate to buy the best FTSE 100 stocks before they surge!

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

The FTSE 100 is full of undervalued top-notch companies right now, and I’d start buying them before the next stage…

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At 43p is the Lloyds share price an unmissable bargain or UK’s biggest value trap?

| Harvey Jones

The Lloyds share price is really, really cheap and keeps threatening to recoup its lost value. Unfortunately, it never manages…

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£10,000 in savings? Here’s how I’d try to turn that into a monthly second income of £531!

| Royston Wild

The miracle of compounding could help me make a good second income, but I need to pick my stocks carefully…

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5 stocks Fools think could outperform Rolls-Royce shares in 2024

| The Motley Fool Staff

Rolls-Royce topped the Footsie last year in terms of share-price gains across 2023. What company could emulate and exceed that this…

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One top growth-focused stock to consider buying before the end of January

| Kevin Godbold

Growth businesses are quite rare on the UK stock market, but right now I’m keen to consider this one as…

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2 FTSE 100 shares I’d buy to try and become a Stocks & Shares ISA millionaire!

| Royston Wild

I think these high-performing FTSE 100 shares could help me make a million with my ISA by the time I…

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Where will the Lloyds share price be in 5 years’ time?

| Alan Oscroft

The Lloyds share price has disappointed investors for years. But might the next five make all the difference for those…

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Up 33% in 3 months! Can this leading FTSE 250 stock keep climbing?

| Mark Hartley

I’m considering whether shares in this leading FTSE 250 company have more space to grow, or will it all come…

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Is now an opportunity to shop for FTSE shares?

| Charlie Keough

FTSE shares have disappointed in recent years. But this Fool thinks that could change in 2024. Here he explains why…

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Is this FTSE 100 banking stock a shrewd buy right now?

| Sumayya Mansoor

With economic turbulence causing havoc for FTSE 100 banking stocks, is this well known bank a possible opportunity for our…

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One 7% yielding penny stock I like for passive income!

| Sumayya Mansoor

This Fool explains how this penny stock could offer her the opportunity to capitalise on dividends via one pick in…

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3 ‘hidden’ FTSE value stocks I’d buy for my Stocks and Shares ISA today

| Paul Summers

Paul Summers is looking to add to his Stocks and Shares ISA portfolio. And these brilliant businesses are among those…

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I think now is the ideal time to buy undervalued UK shares

| Charlie Keough

UK shares have been neglected in recent times. But this Fool senses an opportunity. Here he explores why its a…

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Forget Primark, 51% of Associated British Foods shares’ sales come from other businesses!

| Royston Wild

Exceptional depth of brand talent makes Associated British Foods shares a top FTSE 100 company, according to our writer Royston…

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After a tough year, is this overlooked FTSE 250 stock set to climb?

| Alan Oscroft

This FTSE 250 share price has stayed way down, while others in the same sector have been climbing back. Is…

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