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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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One FTSE 250 stock investors should consider buying for long-term returns and growth

| Sumayya Mansoor

This Fool explains why this FTSE 250 stock could be ideal for growth and boosting passive income once market sentiment…

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Just released: our 3 top income-focused stocks to buy before November [PREMIUM PICKS]

| The Motley Fool Staff

Our goal here is to highlight some of our past recommendations that we think are of particular interest today, due…

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The stock market is ready to crash, warns this expert

| Ben McPoland

One specialist in stock market bubbles reckons the S&P 500 could crash 63%. That would be one of the worst…

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If I could buy just one FTSE 100 dividend share for life, I’d choose this

| Harvey Jones

I'm free to buy as many dividend shares as I like, but what if I was only allowed to buy…

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Yielding 8%, this income stock could be primed to soar!

| Sumayya Mansoor

Sumayya Mansoor breaks down this income stock with its enticing yield and explains why the business could be set for…

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Rolls-Royce shares are falling! Is this my chance to buy them?

| Harvey Jones

Rolls-Royce shares smashed the FTSE 100 over the last year and eventually became too expensive for me to buy. Are…

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2 sinking FTSE 100 dividend shares! Are they brilliant bargains or terrible traps?

| Royston Wild

I'm following Warren Buffett's advice to "be greedy when others are fearful." So should I increase my stakes in these…

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10 years from now, I might regret not buying more of this FTSE 100 stock

| Ben McPoland

Our writer thinks one FTSE 100 stock looks too cheap right now. But there are a few things stopping him…

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Will the next BP CEO convince me to buy more of this dividend stock?

| Gaurav Sharma

BP’s timid share price gains have flattered to deceive. But a new CEO may unlock the true value of this…

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2024 threatens market turmoil! I aim to secure passive income with these two growth stocks

| Mark Hartley

One Fool UK contributor has two British growth stocks on his radar, both harnessing technology in very different fields.

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Will Lloyds shares recover or are they dead money?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Lloyds shares are currently locked in a nasty long-term downtrend. Is there a rebound on the horizon or is there…

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With gold prices soaring, is now the time to buy Endeavour Mining shares?

| Mark Tovey

Endeavour Mining shares are on my radar as the West Africa-focused gold producer is riding serious tailwinds. But will the…

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A 9.9% yield but down 26%, this FTSE 100 stock looks a bargain to me

| Simon Watkins

This FTSE 100 heavyweight looks a bargain to me. It has a dynamic core business, is undervalued against its peers,…

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No passive income at 30? I’d use these Warren Buffett tips to build wealth

| Ben McPoland

If I were entering my thirties with no second income, I'd use the wise words of Warren Buffett to picks…

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What’s going on with the AstraZeneca share price?

| Mark Tovey

The AstraZeneca share price took a nasty nosedive last week. That came after bad news about a lung cancer drug…

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1 FTSE small-cap stock I’m buying before the next bull market!

| Ben McPoland

This writer has identified a FTSE share to add to his ISA after the firm has been cleared to start…

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Is this dirt cheap FTSE 100 stock a can’t-miss opportunity?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Zaven Boyrazian explores a FTSE 100 company trading at a valuation that might be too cheap to pass up! Is…

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Forget buy-to-let! I’d invest in the FTSE 250 while it’s still cheap

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

The FTSE 250 is offering investors good value that may pave the way to superior long-term gains. Zaven Boyrazian explains…

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Saving for retirement? I’d snap up cheap shares instead

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Investing in high-quality cheap shares could build vast amounts of wealth in the long run, far ahead of any savings…

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9% income! But how risky are Taylor Wimpey shares?

| Harvey Jones

Taylor Wimpey shares are cheap but that doesn't mean they won't fall further. Yet I still think they're a buy…

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This FTSE 100 company made four times as much money as Tesla last year. Its shares trade at a third of the price

| Stephen Wright

With Shell making more money than Tesla and trading at a fraction of the price, Stephen Wright thinks the FTSE…

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2 cheap high-yield stocks I’d buy to target a market-beating second income!

| Royston Wild

These UK stocks are trading at bargain-basement prices following recent share price weakness. I think they're brilliant ways to make…

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1 risky consumer staples stock to consider buying, and 1 to avoid

| Stephen Wright

Shares in businesses that enjoy steady demand can be great stocks to buy. But as Stephen Wright points out, there…

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Hot growth stocks: how to invest in Wegovy and other GLP-1 weight-loss drugs

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Interested in investing in new weight-loss drugs like Wegovy, Ozempic, and Mounjaro? Here are the key growth stocks to know…

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Stock market beginner? Here’s how I’d start a Stocks and Shares ISA today

| Alan Oscroft

Does the idea of starting a Stocks and Shares ISA sound like a challenging task and one only for experts?…

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£10k in savings? Here’s how I’d aim to turn it into a second income of £500 a month

| Alan Oscroft

Would I prefer to spend a lump sum now, or invest it to try to secure a long-term second income?…

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Here’s how I’d invest £1,000 in dividend stocks for lifelong income

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

With money to invest in October, Zaven Boyrazian explains where he might find the best dividend stocks to build a…

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Why I still want this zero income stock in my Stocks and Shares ISA

| James Beard

Most of the holdings in my Stocks and Shares ISA are in companies that pay generous dividends. But I'm still…

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I’m still buying top-notch businesses as stock markets continue to dip

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Instead of panicking, Zaven Boyrazian has been busy capitalising on stock market volatility to add top-notch shares to his portfolio…

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19.5% dividend yield! One of the best British shares to buy today?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

This UK energy stock has one of the highest sustainable-looking dividends yields on the London Stock Exchange! But it might…

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How to follow Warren Buffett’s example and target a £500 passive income

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Warren Buffett has some terrific passive income investments in his multibillion-dollar portfolio, but how did he find them? Zaven Boyrazian…

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Here’s how I’d try and turn £10k of savings into £500 a month in passive income!

| Dr. James Fox

By using the tax-efficient ISA wrapper, investors in the UK can turn their savings into a reliable source of passive…

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If I’d put £10k into Scottish Mortgage shares 2 years ago, I’d have this much now

| Alan Oscroft

I don't buy growth stocks very often. But right now, I think Scottish Mortgage shares might be just too cheap…

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Is this 9.3%-yielding income stock a value trap?

| James Beard

I'm keen to learn more about a FTSE 100 income stock that offers a near double-digit yield. Could it be…

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6.5% yields! Here’s the dividend forecast for Hargreaves Lansdown shares through to 2025

| Royston Wild

This FTSE 100 stock offers dividend yields far above the average for UK blue-chip shares. Is it currently too cheap…

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A FTSE 100 stock with near-7% dividend yields! Should I buy it today?

| Royston Wild

The dividend yields on Land Securities shares smash the broader average of 3.8% for FTSE 100 stocks. Is the company…

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Forget cash, gold and bonds! I’d rather buy red hot LSE dividend stocks

| Harvey Jones

Yields on FTSE 100 dividend stocks have shot up again and I think they look far more tempting than almost…

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Are these 3 of the best stocks to buy as markets fall?

| Harvey Jones

Stock markets sagged last week and I'm wondering which are the best shares for me to buy to take advantage.…

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Down 15% in a month, this FTSE 100 share pays 11.6% a year!

| Cliff D'Arcy

While the FTSE 100 is down under 4% in a month, this Footsie stock has dived by 15%. This has…

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The BT share price is crashing! Is now finally time to buy?

| Tom Rodgers

With the BT share price around £1, and a hefty 6.5% yield on offer, is there a bargain buy here?…

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