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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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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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Do Rolls-Royce shares make sense for my SIPP?

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane weighs some pros and cons of adding Rolls-Royce shares into his pension after a stellar run over the…

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I’d buy 31,300 Lloyds shares for £1,000 a year in passive income

| Ben McPoland

This FTSE 100 stock looks poised to reward passive income investors over the next few years. Here’s why I'd invest…

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Legal & General vs Aviva: which is the best high-yield stock today?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Edward Sheldon analyses Legal & General and Aviva shares from an income investing perspective. Is one high-yield stock superior to…

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Stock market crash: time to get ready!

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer freely admits he doesn’t know when the next stock market crash will come. That’s precisely why he’s getting…

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At a 52-week low, this FTSE 100 stock looks like a buying opportunity to me

| Stephen Wright

Stephen Wright has been waiting patiently for a chance to buy Rightmove shares. So is the FTSE 100 stock falling…

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Don’t wait for a stock market crash: FTSE 100 stocks are already on sale

| Dr. James Fox

Some investors may be holding on to their cash waiting for a stock market crash. However, that can be a…

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Has the BAE Systems share price become too expensive?

| Dr. James Fox

The BAE Systems share price was among only a handful of stocks to push upwards on Friday 10 November. Has…

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If I’d put £10k into a FTSE 100 tracker fund 10 years ago, here’s what I’ve have now

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

UK investors love FTSE 100 tracker funds. But have these products actually been a good investment over the long term?…

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How I’d invest £5k in a SIPP to earn extra income for retirement

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

By investing in the right companies, a SIPP could establish lifelong passive income, drastically improving the quality of future retirement…

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Top 3 Warren Buffett tips to improve stock market returns

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Zaven Boyrazian explains what he sees as the three key lessons from legendary investor Warren Buffett when targeting market-beating returns.

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3 magnificent dividend stocks to generate passive income

| James Beard

As an income investor, I'm always looking for quality dividend stocks to add to my portfolio. I've found three that…

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How many Aviva shares would I need for a £2,000 second income?

| Dr. James Fox

Many of us invest for a juicy, dependable, second income. Here, Dr James Fox takes a closer look at FTSE…

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Looking beyond buy-to-let: 3 high-yield insurers for passive income

| Dr. James Fox

Many of us invest for passive income. Here, Dr James Fox details three highly-rated insurers with some of the largest…

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The Diageo share price has crashed. And I’m loving it!

| Paul Summers

On Friday, the Diageo share price suffered its steepest fall in 25 years. Paul Summers regards this as an opportunity…

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Here’s the dividend forecast for Airtel Africa shares through to 2026!

| Royston Wild

Airtel Africa shares offer above average dividend yields for the next three years. But just how robust are the FTSE…

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