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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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Growth Shares

Down 44% in a year, is this US growth stock screaming to be bought?

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith flags up an interesting growth stock from across the pond that has missed out on the broader market…

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With 8% yields, can these two FTSE 100 dividend shares stay cheap?

| James Beard

These two FTSE 100 dividend shares -- from the same sector -- are currently yielding a chunky 8%. Are these…

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Is it too late to buy the FTSE 100’s best-performing stock of the past 12 months?

| James Beard

This FTSE 100 stock has beaten all others in the index over the past year. But does this mean I’ve…

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A bargain FTSE 100 share I’d buy without hesitation!

| Cliff D'Arcy

This FTSE 100 share produces huge cash flows, earnings and well-covered dividends. Yet it's down 8% in five years. I…

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How to use income shares to target £500 a month

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Zaven Boyrazian outlines how to start earning hundreds of pounds each month through dividends by carefully selecting top-notch income shares.

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BP shares just got 15% cheaper. Should I buy?

| James Beard

BP shares have disappointed over the past few weeks. Our writer looks at the oil price to understand why, and…

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£7,500 of savings? Here’s how I’d turn that into £594 a month of passive income!

| Simon Watkins

Investing the average UK savings account balance in carefully selected high-yielding FTSE 100 stocks could make me £594 a month…

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Just released: November’s high-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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One FTSE 100 stock I’d look to snap up ahead of a bull run

| Sumayya Mansoor

As volatility continues to impact FTSE 100 stocks, our writer explains why she would buy shares in this contract catering…

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Should I buy this high-yield FTSE 250 share for a passive income?

| Royston Wild

I'm seeking some top-quality shares to buy to boost my passive income. Is this former FTSE 100 stock what I've…

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Is this green energy penny sock about to soar?

| Christopher Ruane

This UK penny stock has lost over four fifths of its value. But recent developments have given our writer cause…

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How I’d start a passive income portfolio today with £1,000

| Stephen Wright

Stephen Wright is looking at two UK stocks with dividend yields over 7% that look like a great opportunity to…

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Could the Tesla share price reach $1,290?

| Stephen Wright

HSBC’s analysts think the Tesla share price overvalues the company, but Elon Musk thinks the stock could be worth $4trn.…

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Looking for dividend stocks? Here’s one 7% yielding share I own!

| Sumayya Mansoor

Dividend stocks like this real estate investment trust (REIT) are helping this Fool boost her passive income.

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Is this one of the best stocks to buy ahead of any economic recovery?

| Sumayya Mansoor

As stock markets continue to struggle, Sumayya Mansoor wonders if this is one of the best stocks for her to…

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Already yielding 8%, the Imperial Brands dividend forecast looks even better!

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer considers the Imperial Brands dividend forecast for coming years, and explains how it affects his decision whether to…

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2 dirt cheap, high-yield FTSE 100 shares I’d love to buy right now

| Royston Wild

These high-yield FTSE 100 shares have slumped in value this year. Here’s why I’d buy them in my Stocks and…

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Why did FTSE 250 stock Kainos just crash 20%?

| Ben McPoland

This FTSE 250 software stock plummeted today after a mixed earnings report. Is this an opportunity for me to invest?

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FTSE 250 stocks on sale! British Land is worth considering today

| Kevin Godbold

The British Land business is recovering but the share price may be lagging events, so I’d focus on the FTSE…

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I’d spend £8K on income shares today to target £500 in monthly dividends

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane explains how he’s reacting to some of the high yields currently offered by UK income shares. Can he…

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With no savings, I’d use £50 a week to start buying shares

| Christopher Ruane

Is £50 a week enough to start buying shares -- and how might one go about it? Our writer gives…

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Here’s how much I’d need to invest in shares for a weekly second income of £200

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane explains some of the practicalities of building a weekly second income in the hundreds of pounds by buying…

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Could buying these green energy UK shares today be like investing in Amazon in 2013?

| Mark Hartley

This Fool UK contributor is looking at green energy UK shares for long-term gains. These two stocks are firmly on…

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My 3 best-performing stock market investments in 2023

| Ben McPoland

The stock market has been full of fear and volatility in 2023. Yet some US-listed growth stocks have still performed…

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Growth Shares

5 ‘moonshot’ growth stocks I’ve bought for my Stocks and Shares ISA

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Ed Sheldon has taken positions in five high-risk, high-reward growth stocks within his Stocks and Shares ISA in the hope…

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2 dirt cheap value stocks with P/E ratios below 9

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith talks through two value stocks that look cheap to him, when he takes into account the share price…

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I’ll be ready if there’s a stock market crash in 2024

| Charlie Keough

Despite the challenges of a stock market crash, this Fool sees it as an opportunity. Here he details the step's…

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Up by 61%! Can this FTSE 250 stock make me richer?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

This FTSE 250 stock is surging right now as rising infrastructure spending is blowing powerful tailwinds. But is a 60%…

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I’d start snapping up quality cheap shares before stock prices start rising!

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Zaven Boyrazian explains how he’s hunting down bargain buying opportunities among cheap shares – and why he isn’t hanging around…

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Is this 10.1% dividend yield too good to be true?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

This emerging market investment firm is losing billions in assets! But is this secretly the perfect time to snap up…

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Is now the best time to invest in the FTSE 100?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

The FTSE 100 is on the rise! Is it too late to grab bargains, or is the recent growth just…

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Is this the best bargain in the FTSE 100?

| Simon Watkins

This FTSE 100 commodities trading giant looks undervalued to its peers and pays a very healthy dividend to generate high…

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The easyJet share price continues to fall. Is it a no-brainer buy?

| Charlie Keough

The easyJet share price has been on quite a journey. However, with it falling, this Fool explores whether now is…

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Is now the time to jump on the bandwagon and buy ASOS shares?

| James Beard

Despite falling 44% since November 2022, ASOS shares remain popular with Some larger investors. I wonder what's the appeal of…

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Invest in TikTok? This FTSE 100 share could be worth considering in 2024

| Ben McPoland

This unique FTSE 100 share gives investors exposure to some world-changing businesses that are yet to list on the public…

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Which FTSE 100 stocks could rally like Rolls-Royce shares?

| Dr. James Fox

In summer 2022, Rolls-Royce shares were described as being 'woefully mispriced' before rising 160%. Which of these FTSE 100 stocks…

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Could buying Lloyds shares at 42p, be like buying Rolls-Royce shares in autumn 2022?

| Dr. James Fox

Lloyds shares are trading at a fraction of where they were a decade ago. Dr James Fox explored whether this…

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Why I just bought 238 shares of this FTSE 250 REIT

| Stephen Wright

FTSE 250 companies might be smaller than their FTSE 100 counterparts. But Stephen Wright thinks there’s nothing undersized about this…

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Rocketing 200%+ in one year, I wish I’d bought these UK shares for my ISA

| Paul Summers

Some market minnows have delivered outstanding gains despite the gloomy economic headlines. Is there more upside ahead for these UK…

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Why I’d ignore Lloyds shares and buy this dirt cheap FTSE 250 bank instead!

| Royston Wild

I'm looking past Lloyds shares and seeking to buy this low-cost bank when I next have spare cash to invest.…

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