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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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How I’d turn a £20k ISA into a £10k yearly second income

| Harshil Patel

UK and US dividend stocks offer excellent opportunities for investors to build a long-term second income. Our writer explores his…

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1 cheap consumer defensive stock to consider buying now

| Kevin Godbold

It looks like a good time for investors to appraise fallen defensive stocks like this one for passive income from…

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Growth Shares

If the stock market crashes I’d buy these cheap shares

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith runs over some of his favourite ideas for the cheap shares he'd buy if the stock market suddenly…

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A once-in-a-decade chance to buy a FTSE 100 stock near a 10-year low?

| Charlie Carman

This FTSE 100 stock is sinking toward lows last seen over a decade ago but does the colossal 9.1% dividend…

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Market Movers

Why the Diageo share price is down 13% today

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

The Diageo share price has just registered a double-digit fall. Is this a great buying opportunity? Edward Sheldon provides his…

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This FTSE 100 share is soaring, but still looks cheap to me

| Cliff D'Arcy

This FTSE 100 share has leapt over 13% since its recent October low. And following a positive trading update, it…

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£20k for a Stocks & Shares ISA? Here’s how I’d aim to turn it into passive income of £1,200 a month!

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane explains how today's market might help him build sizeable passive income streams from a Stocks and Shares ISA…

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Should I buy more of this FTSE 100 stock for SpaceX exposure?

| Dr. James Fox

This FTSE 100 stock is the only company on the index that can provide exposure to Elon Musk's SpaceX Corp.…

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I’m hunting for top dividend shares. Should I buy high-yield Taylor Wimpey?

| Royston Wild

Taylor Wimpey offers dividend yields way above the 3.8% FTSE 100 average. So is it one of the index's best…

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Just released: our 3 top small-cap stocks to buy in November [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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I’d buy 4,300 shares of this FTSE 100 financial stock to aim for £1,000 a month passive income

| Alan Oscroft

There are many ways to earn a passive income. But there's only one way for me, and that's putting my…

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I won’t wait for a stock market crash: this stock is on sale NOW!

| Sumayya Mansoor

This Fool isn’t hanging around waiting for a stock market crash. She’s looking for cheap FTSE stocks now to boost…

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Are Rolls-Royce shares the biggest FTSE 100 bargain right now?

| Stephen Wright

Rolls-Royce is the top-performing FTSE 100 stock of 2023, but analysts think there’s more to come. Stephen Wright looks at…

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These cheap shares are a great source of passive income!

| Cliff D'Arcy

In my search for £50,000+ a year in passive income, I have been busily buying cheap UK shares. And these…

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The Auto Trader share price doubled in under a decade. Can it happen again?

| Christopher Ruane

The Auto Trader share price is up 158% in under a decade. With business remaining strong in the past six…

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Here’s how I’m following Warren Buffett to capitalise on market volatility

| Sumayya Mansoor

Our writer explains how following legendary investor Warren Buffett and his advice has helped her shape her investment approach recently.

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Looking for cheap shares? Here’s one 5% yielding stock to consider buying!

| Sumayya Mansoor

Sumayya Mansoor is hunting for quality cheap shares and breaks down this real estate investment trust she reckons won’t stay…

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Could this once high-flying UK share crash to zero?

| Christopher Ruane

This UK share has lost over 90% of its former value -- and just gave shareholders more bad news. Should…

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Which 2 FTSE 100 stocks are going through the roof in 2023?

| Kate Leaman

One of these FTSE 100 stocks has seen triple-digit gains in 2023, and the other isn't far behind. Let’s explore…

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If I’d put £5,000 into Santander shares 3 years ago, here’s how much I’d have now

| Ben McPoland

Santander shares have risen by around 23% this year. But how much would I have today if I’d invested five…

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Is the worst performing FTSE 100 company now one to consider?

| Gordon

Fresnillo shares now sit at the bottom of the FTSE 100 performance table in 2023. Gordon Best considers whether the…

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Will FTSE 250 stock Wizz Air ever soar again?

| Dr. James Fox

Wizz Air disappointed investors as it cut its guidance for the full year ending in March 2024. Can the FTSE…

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Dividend Shares

4 smart stock picks from the FTSE 100 to consider for a chunky second income

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith reveals several top stocks he likes at the moment -- from property and telecommunications -- for second income…

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With an 8.5% dividend, is the Taylor Wimpey share price set to surge?

| Alan Oscroft

The Taylor Wimpey share price is recovering, but the dividend yield is still massive. I'm looking at locking in some…

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Growth Shares

Flutter Entertainment shares plunge 11%. What’s going on?

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith runs through the latest financial results that have caused a sharp sell-off in Flutter Entertainment shares so far…

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Down 15%! Should I buy the dip in the National Grid share price?

| Ben McPoland

The National Grid share price has been in the doldrums for the past six months. Could this be an opportunity…

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Is the Tesco share price too cheap to ignore?

| Muhammad Cheema

The Tesco share price has been on a great run over the last year. Muhammad Cheema takes a look at…

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Does the AstraZeneca share price scream value?

| Dr. James Fox

Dr James Fox takes a closer look at the AstraZeneca share price following the company's Q3 results. Is this growth-focused…

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Thinking about buying BP shares after the 15% drop? Here are 3 things to know

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

BP shares look cheap right now. But those looking to buy should be aware that the oil giant is facing…

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An 8.9% yield but down 31%! This FTSE 250 stock looks cheap to me

| Simon Watkins

FTSE 250 investment manager abrdn saw an automatic devaluation when it was relegated from the FTSE 100 but it looks…

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Is the Scottish Mortgage share price dirt cheap under £7? Here’s what the charts say

| Charlie Carman

Charlie Carman considers whether the Scottish Mortgage share price is undervalued today as the investment trust struggles to build momentum.

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If I’d invested £10k in Marks & Spencer shares a year ago here’s what I’d have now

| Harvey Jones

Marks & Spencer shares have smashed it over the last 12 months in a blistering return to form. Where will…

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Could this FTSE 250 housebuilder be a growth AND income stock?

| James Beard

The FTSE 250's largest housebuilder has released its latest trading update. Our writer takes a look and considers whether it's…

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These FTSE growth stocks look like hidden gems to me

| Paul Summers

These growth stocks have been doing well for investors, but our writer thinks the best is yet to come and…

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I’d build a second income from dividends to target £1k a month in retirement

| Oliver Rodzianko

Investing isn’t just about share price rises. Oliver Rodzianko breaks down his strategy to build a healthy second income from…

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8.3% and 7.6% dividend yields! These magnificent FTSE 100 shares are on sale

| Royston Wild

The FTSE 100 is jam-packed with brilliant bargains following heavy volatility in 2023. Here are two on my shopping list…

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Guidance upgrades from a host of UK stocks

| G A Chester

10 out of 20 FTSE 350 companies have just upgraded their full-year expectations. We might just be seeing the first…

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Is this the ultimate Warren Buffett stock?

| Charlie Carman

Want to invest like Warren Buffett? Investors may wish to consider buying this stock if they admire the Oracle of…

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Here are 2 top FTSE 100 shares on sale now!

| Sumayya Mansoor

Amid market volatility, our writer details two FTSE 100 shares trading at discount levels that she thinks could boost her…

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Here are 2 of my favourite FTSE 100 and FTSE 250 stocks for 2024!

| Royston Wild

I think these top UK shares (including a FTSE 250 property giant) could be brilliant buys even if the global…

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