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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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With 8%+ dividends, how long can these FTSE 100 passive income stocks stay cheap?

| Alan Oscroft

Investing in UK stocks for passive income? I am, and I see so many big yields out there I'm spoiled…

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Is the HSBC share price undervalued below 600p?

| Charlie Carman

The HSBC share price remains anchored below £6 as the FTSE 100 bank misses City profit expectations, but unveils a…

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This beaten-down FTSE 250 growth stock just jumped 25%. Time to buy?

| Alan Oscroft

Growth investors haven't really had much to shout about in 2023. But could this FTSE-leading share price spike change all…

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Can this 7% yielding passive income stock boost my wealth?

| Sumayya Mansoor

Our writer is looking for juicy dividends from passive income stocks to grow her wealth. Can this investment trust help?

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Rolls-Royce share price correction! Timely chance to buy the dip?

| Ben McPoland

This writer is wondering whether the Rolls-Royce share price stumble is presenting the perfect opportunity to top up his position.

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Would investing £1,000 in Imperial Brands shares a decade ago have made me money?

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane considers a decade's worth of performance by Imperial Brands shares. Looking forward, does he plan to buy into…

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Up 29% this year, can this UK growth stock keep going?

| Christopher Ruane

After its latest trading update, Christopher Ruane steps back to consider a long-term view of a UK growth stock.

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The downtrodden Pearson share price is on the way up. Time to buy?

| Alan Oscroft

With earnings growth and cash flow looking better, I wonder if the Pearson share price could be set for a…

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At 449p, is the Glencore share price a no-brainer for dividends?

| Ben McPoland

The Glencore share price has been under pressure this year. But the miner's latest production numbers look solid. So should…

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One 5%+ yielding FTSE 250 investment trust I’d consider buying this November

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer looks at a FTSE 250 investment trust he thinks could be a welcome addition to his portfolio at…

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Airtel Africa shares have been falling as the business booms. Time to buy?

| Christopher Ruane

After the telecoms company issued its interim results, Christopher Ruane revisits the long-term investment case for Airtel Africa shares.

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Up, down or flat? The Vodafone dividend forecast has got me thinking

| Christopher Ruane

As a shareholder in the telecoms giant, Christopher Ruane has been considering the Vodafone dividend forecast. Here's his current thinking.

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I’d use this Warren Buffett approach to finding cheap UK income shares

| Christopher Ruane

By learning from the investment approach of the 'Sage of Omaha', our writer hopes to identify income shares to buy…

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Extra income before Christmas? Here’s how!

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane explains how he could aim to build extra income streams before this Christmas that might earn him money…

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Down 42% this year! Is this now the best bargain in the FTSE 100?

| Simon Watkins

This FTSE 100 stock’s share price growth lags that of its earnings per share. It's undervalued to its peers, and…

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I’d copy Buffett and start hunting cheap shares to buy now!

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Zaven Boyrazian explains how investors can apply Warren Buffett’s strategy to try to unlock superior returns in the long term…

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1 of the best FTSE 250 shares in the UK today?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Zaven Boyrazian explores one FTSE 250 potentially-undervalued growth stock that looks perfectly positioned to thrive in the long run.

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Id stop saving and start investing in the FTSE 100, aiming to build a £1m portfolio

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

The ongoing economic storm has created breathtaking buying opportunities within the FTSE 100. They might even help investors build a…

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Is Ozempic a danger to the McDonald’s share price?

| Ben McPoland

This Fool is wondering whether a new class of weight-loss treatments presents a real risk to the long-term health of…

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I’d buy these dividend shares for lifelong second income

| Paul Summers

Our writer thinks the stock market offers the most convenient way of generating a second income for the rest of…

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5 things to watch on the stock market this week

| Ben McPoland

Our writer is watching a handful of things this week, each of which could have an impact on the stock…

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The surging BAE share price looks unstoppable! Should I buy?

| Charlie Carman

The BAE share price has staged a relentless rise since Russia invaded Ukraine. Will the defence stock keep climbing as…

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Stock markets are struggling but I’m buying beaten-down shares to retire early

| Paul Summers

Dreams of early retirement look dashed as stock markets head lower. But this is just the time to go shopping,…

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How to start investing in shares with just £500

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane explains why he'd be happy to start investing for the first time with a few hundred pounds --…

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I’d buy 11,000 shares of this FTSE 100 financial stock to aim for £1,000 a month second income

| Alan Oscroft

What's the secret to earning a second income to help fund our retirement? For me, it's all about buying good…

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Stock market side hustle! How I’m building passive income in 2024 from cheap UK shares

| Ben McPoland

Our writer explains how dirt-cheap UK shares have opened up an unbelievable opportunity to build a portfolio of dividend stocks.

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I’d aim for a million by buying just 10 shares

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane sets out his thinking on why, to aim for a million, he’d make fewer, not more, stock market…

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I’d buy 13,700 shares of this £1 renewable energy stock for £1k a year in passive income

| Ben McPoland

This green energy stock looks great value to me after its recent share price fall. Its high yield could provide…

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Should Rolls-Royce shares be on my November shopping list?

| Christopher Ruane

After a very good run for Rolls-Royce shares, our writer explains why he thinks the price could still be cheap.…

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2 top FTSE 250 stocks I’ve been buying in my Stocks and Shares ISA

| Ben McPoland

Here are two very different investments listed on the mid-cap index that this writer has recently added to his Stocks…

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With inflation at 6.7%, here are 2 FTSE dividend stocks I’d buy today

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

UK inflation is proving stubborn, but can these two dividend stocks help investors stay ahead in the current financial climate?…

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If I could only buy 3 stocks for my SIPP, I’d pick these winners

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

These three companies have substantial growth potential and Edward Sheldon believes they could help him grow his SIPP over the…

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Should investors be preparing for a stock market crash?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

A-list investors are warning of a looming stock market crash. How can investors prepare for the worst? And is there…

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How to invest £10k for a 7% dividend yield before 2024

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

There are more than 50 companies in the FTSE 350 offering a dividend yield greater than 7%! But not all…

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How to invest £3,000 like Warren Buffett in 2023

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Zaven Boyrazian explains how he’d take a patient and simple approach when building an investment portfolio to follow in Warren…

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If I’d put £1,000 in Aviva shares 2 years ago, here’s how much I’d have now!

| Dr. James Fox

Aviva shares are among the most watched by retail investors. The insurer is a much more attractive investment proposition today…

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£5k in savings? Here’s how I’d aim for £60k of passive income within 30 years

| Dr. James Fox

Our investments have the ability to compound year after year. So, let's make time do the hard work. Here's how…

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Are FTSE 100 banks oversold?

| Dr. James Fox

FTSE 100 banks, notably Barclays and Lloyds, suffered over the past week. Dr James Fox highlights why this could represent…

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5%+ dividend yields! 3 of the greatest REITs UK investors can consider buying today

| Royston Wild

REITs are rock-solid stocks that can generate mountains of passive income. Here are a few high-yield ones on my shopping…

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3 dirt cheap, high-yield FTSE 100 stocks on my wishlist today!

| Royston Wild

I'm hoping to buy these brilliant UK blue-chip shares when I next have cash to invest. I think each could…

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