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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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2 magnificent FTSE 100 and FTSE 250 dividend stocks I’d love to buy!

| Royston Wild

These FTSE 350 shares offer exceptional all-round value for money. And Royston Wild thinks they could significantly boost his long-term…

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Rivers of cash? Here’s how much Lloyds shares have paid out in dividends since 2019

| Ben McPoland

Our writer takes a look at how much Lloyds shares have returned in dividend payouts over the last few years…

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

| Ben McPoland

The FTSE 100 hasn't done all that well lately but Tesco shares have bucked this trend to deliver some very…

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Is there any value left in Rolls-Royce Holdings stock for 2024?

| Kevin Godbold

Can Rolls-Royce Holdings’ leaner and focused business create value to drive the stock higher despite previous gains?

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Why wait for April? I’d start building wealth in a Stocks and Shares ISA now!

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane explains why he would rather act now than wait until the annual contribution deadline to invest his Stocks…

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This FTSE 250 share sells for pennies and has a 7.9% dividend yield. Time to buy?

| Christopher Ruane

With its juicy yield and legendary brand, this FTSE 250 share has caught our writer's attention. But is he ready…

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No savings at 30? I’d fill an empty ISA with cheap shares and aim to retire early 

| Harvey Jones

The right cheap shares can turbocharge a portfolio for the years to come and even help investors towards a comfortable…

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How to build wealth in 2024? I’m using the Warren Buffett method

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane explains why he’s following some simple investment principles used by the legendary investor Warren Buffett.

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I’d buy 9,832 Legal & General shares to target a £2,000 yearly passive income

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane outlines how he’d spend under £25,000 to try and set up an annual passive income stream of £2,000…

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A 9.4% yield but down 50%! Is this dirt cheap share an unmissable FTSE buy?

| Harvey Jones

This cheap share catches the eye by offering a brilliant headline dividend yield. Harvey Jones goes digging for hidden nasties…

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3 top FTSE shares for beginner investors to consider buying in 2024

| The Motley Fool Staff

The FTSE markets might seem like the Wild West when you're just starting out. A handful of our writers highlight…

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Starting with nothing, here’s how I’d aim for a £10k annual passive income

| Alan Oscroft

When's the best time to start investing for long-term passive income? Now! What's the best strategy? UK stocks and shares,…

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Here are 2 cheap dividend shares I’d buy in a heartbeat

| Charlie Keough

This Fool plans to snap up dividend shares to generate some extra income. Here he details two he'd buy without…

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With £1,000 to invest, I’d buy 27 shares of this FTSE 100 income stock

| Stephen Wright

Stephen Wright thinks there’s a great opportunity in an income stock hiding in plain sight for investors with cash to…

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Never mind buy-to-let, I’d aim for a million with a SIPP!

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Zaven Boyrazian explores the advantages of investing with a SIPP to build a substantial retirement pension pot versus owning rental…

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Is this ex-penny stock set for huge growth and dividends?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Zaven Boyrazian explores an ex-penny stock in the electronics sector to uncover explosive long-term potential for both growth and dividends.

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Will I lose out if I don’t buy these FTSE 100 shares right now?

| Charlie Keough

This Fool is on the lookout for a bargain and senses an opportunity to snap up these FTSE 100 shares…

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Stock market rally: how I’d invest £5k in British shares right now

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Regularly investing money in British companies for the long run could allow an investor to capitalise on any looming stock…

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Is Rolls-Royce’s share price about to surge to 431p?

| Royston Wild

The Rolls-Royce share price is tipped to rise almost 50% from current levels! So is our writer, Royston Wild, preparing…

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Why isn’t anyone talking about the dividend forecast for Rolls-Royce shares?

| James Beard

The recent surge in the Rolls-Royce share price has captured the headlines. But nobody's discussing the dividend forecast. I wonder…

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One exciting growth stock I reckon could fly high!

| Sumayya Mansoor

This Fool explains why this FTSE AIM growth stock could be on the cusp of soaring and whether she would…

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Forget Barclays and Lloyds shares, this could be my new top FTSE 100 stock

| Alan Oscroft

Here's why NatWest might just be beating both Barclays and Lloyds shares in the search to find my next FTSE…

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Looking for cheap shares? This 8% yielding pick looks unmissable to me!

| Sumayya Mansoor

Sumayya Mansoor is hunting for quality cheap shares and explores this FTSE 250 giant she reckons is too good to…

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This is how much I’d have now if I’d bought 500 shares of this FTSE 100 company a year ago

| Mark Hartley

2023 was not a year for growth, with most FTSE 100 companies ending the year down. However, this one stock…

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This FTSE 250 stock jumped today! Here’s why!

| Sumayya Mansoor

Our writer breaks down the events that have led to this FTSE 250 incumbent seeing its shares spike today and…

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My £20-a-week second income plan for 2024

| Christopher Ruane

By putting aside £20 each week to invest in the stock market, this writer reckons he could set up a…

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3 boring stocks to buy that could save my portfolio this year

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith shows how boring can be beneficial when it comes to stocks to buy to help him ride out…

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Which is more likely: the Lloyds or Rolls-Royce share price to double by 2030?

| James Beard

After a stellar 2023, could the Rolls-Royce share price double over the next six years? Or will a dark horse…

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Down $14! I’d buy fallen Apple shares and hold for a decade!

| John Fieldsend

US tech firms enjoyed a terrific 2023 and their dominance looks set to continue. Here’s why I think Apple shares…

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BP shares are near 52-week lows. Should investors consider buying?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

BP shares have crashed from 550p to 450p in the space of a few months. Is this a great buying…

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Here’s how I’d target £7,300 of extra income annually, by investing £200 in the stock market!

| Christopher Ruane

With a spare couple of hundred pounds a month, this is the approach our writer would take to try and…

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Profit up almost 35%. No wonder this UK stock is rising!

| Kevin Godbold

This UK stock delivered a great performance in 2023 and its record of success suggests more to play for in…

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These 2 income stocks’ yields have jumped more than 50%!

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith outlines a couple of income stocks he's researched that have seen a large jump in the dividend yield…

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I’d use a spare £890 today to generate a second income (or a third one!)

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane thinks that with less than £900, he could set up a second income now and hopefully see it…

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More passive income every year? These have been the best stocks to buy

| Paul Summers

Paul Summers takes a closer look at which dividend stocks have been particularly good at returning increasing amounts of passive…

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Dividend Shares

Retirement income: 3 under-the-radar dividend stocks with yields of over 6%

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

These dividend stocks offer yields higher than savings account rates. So they could be a great way to generate income…

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I’m trying for a million from value stocks starting January

| John Fieldsend

Is January the perfect time to target a million-pound portfolio from value stocks? Our writer explains the reasons it might…

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If I’d bought £1,495 JD Sports shares 1 month ago, here’s what I’d have now

| John Fieldsend

JD Sports shares have ridden the wave of athleisure in recent years, but 2024 has delivered previously happy investors a…

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Here are 2 very different penny stocks. Should I buy them?

| James Beard

Our writer looks at two penny stocks with different characteristics. But when it comes to deciding which to buy, he…

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

| Alan Oscroft

The Barclays share price has had a terrible five years. And the previous five years were even worse! Things must…

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