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Recently released: December’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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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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If I’d invested £3k in Hargreaves Lansdown shares 3 years ago, here’s what I’d have now

| Harvey Jones

After a rocky ride for Hargreaves Lansdown shares, investors are seriously out of pocket. This might just be an opportunity.

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3 hot FTSE 250 stocks to consider buying for 2024

| Alan Oscroft

There's a lot of news from FTSE 250 companies right now. Will we see a mid-cap stock surge, when the…

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I’d aim to get rich during the next stock market crash!

| Oliver Rodzianko

Many investors lose money during a stock market crash, but this Fool knows how to profit. Wise judgement, cash reserves…

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Should I buy Rio Tinto shares for a second income from dividends?

| Kevin Godbold

Is Rio Tinto’s huge 6.6% forecast dividend yield enough to entertain the shares for inclusion in a second income portfolio?

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Here’s why I plan to buy UK shares if stock markets crash!

| Royston Wild

The chances of a stock market crash are rising as investor confidence steadily erodes. So I'm building a list of…

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Investing For Beginners

Larry Fink: investors should have 80% of their money in the stock market and hard assets

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Larry Fink, the CEO of BlackRock, believes that investing in the stock market is the key to not running out…

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2 magnificent growth stocks to consider buying before the next stock market boom

| Paul Summers

Growth stocks are unloved at present. And that's why our writer is searching for the UK's best of the best…

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As the THG share price climbs 6%, is it a best-buy growth stock?

| Alan Oscroft

Could shareholders be set to profit from a new bull run for the THG share price? Here's a look at…

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Are IAG shares about to take off?

| Dylan Hood

IAG shares remain well below their pre-pandemic highs. This Fool looks at the possibility of another near-term rise and whether…

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Investing For Beginners

How I can start to invest for retirement with just £500

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith outlines how much £500 could be worth in a few decades' time if he starts to invest for…

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This news could drive the Rolls-Royce share price back to recent highs

| Kevin Godbold

An update on 17 October looks set to keep the Rolls-Royce share price bubbling as the turnaround in the business…

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Dividend Shares

Should I buy Glencore shares after a 14% fall?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Glencore shares have fallen this year and currently look quite cheap. Are they worth buying? Edward Sheldon provides his take.

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Rio Tinto shares are dirt cheap and yield 7.88%. Are they a screaming buy?

| Harvey Jones

Now looks like a good time for me to buy Rio Tinto shares but I do have one question. Exactly…

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Investing For Beginners

This FTSE 250 stock just fell 11% to 52-week lows! Time to consider buying?

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith offers his opinion on the trading update from Jupiter Fund Management and why it has sparked a fall…

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With zero savings, I’d use the Warren Buffett method to build my wealth

| Harvey Jones

Following Warren Buffett's advice can make investors richer. But they have to use some investing common sense of their own…

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Up 10% in a week! What’s driving the BP share price?

| Harvey Jones

I'm sad to say I've missed out on the recent blistering BP share price recovery. Is there still an opportunity…

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An 8.9% yield but down 19%! This FTSE star looks a passive income gem

| Simon Watkins

Down 19% this year, but with a strong core business, a high yield, and undervalued to its peers, this stock…

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These FTSE 100 shares could be some of the best to consider buying now

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Here are two FTSE 100 shares that could offer some impressive long-term growth and dividend potential despite being relatively boring…

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A bull market is coming! Will the Aviva share price rocket?

| Harvey Jones

I've been tempted by the Aviva share price for ages. If I delay my purchase until after the next stock…

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Is now the time to buy Manchester United shares?

| Dr. James Fox

Manchester United shares plummeted on Monday despite UK billionaire Jim Ratcliffe buying 25% of the club at a considerable premium.

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3 ‘super safe’ dividend stocks I’d buy for passive income

| Paul Summers

Our writer thinks that some dividend stocks have been so reliable that they're great candidates for the majority of passive…

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7.7% dividend yield! Is Glencore one of the best FTSE 100 shares for passive income?

| Royston Wild

Glencore shares offer one of the highest forward dividend yields on the FTSE 100. So is it a buy to…

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Just released: October’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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Here’s a falling FTSE 250 stock that could be a bargain buy right now!

| Sumayya Mansoor

This Fool wants to know if this falling FTSE 250 stock is a potential bargain or one to avoid amid…

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Forget buy-to-let! I’d rather buy these 2 dividend shares

| Royston Wild

These dividend shares could provide better long-term passive income than buy-to-let. Here's why I'll buy them when I have spare…

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Should I buy this FTSE 100 defensive stock with its 4% yield?

| Sumayya Mansoor

Sumayya Mansoor delves deeper into this FTSE 100 stock with its defensive traits, enticing passive income opportunity and cheap valuation.

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3 easy steps to aim for £50k+ a year of passive income in a SIPP

| Ben McPoland

Who wouldn't want a second income in the tens of thousands of pounds? I know I would. Here are three…

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2 UK stocks I’d buy if the biggest crash since 2001 is on the way

| Stephen Wright

The US bond market is selling off like it’s the 2001 dot-com crisis all over again. But Stephen Wright is…

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As Shell shares hit a record high, am I too late to buy?

| Cliff D'Arcy

Shell shares have surged to an all-time peak, driven upwards by a rising oil price. And with war raging in…

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Time to get ready for a stock market crash?

| Charlie Carman

Preparing for a stock market crash is a key part of portfolio management. Charlie Carman explores four steps investors could…

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Is Shell one of the best FTSE 100 stocks to buy for passive income?

| Royston Wild

Shell's share price has ripped higher again in start-of-week trading. Could it be one of the best dividend stocks to…

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Up 118% in a year, is the Centrica share price an opportunity?

| Sumayya Mansoor

Our writer takes a closer look at the Centrica share price. After a good period, are Centrica shares a buying…

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2 UK shares I own for huge cash payouts

| Cliff D'Arcy

Among UK shares, five of the 10 highest-yielding FTSE 100 stocks are in the financial sector. But these two dividend…

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Are these slumping FTSE 100 shares now too cheap to miss?

| Royston Wild

I'm on the lookout for the best FTSE 100 bargains to add to my shares portfolio. Could these fallers be…

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Could Manchester United shares benefit from this tech mogul’s prediction?

| Mark Tovey

Scott Galloway, a professor and entrepreneur, predicts massive profits for investors in football clubs. So, should I buy Manchester United…

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Is Diageo stock the ultimate recession-proof investment to buy now?

| Mark Tovey

Diageo's strong brand portfolio makes it a wonderful buy at a fair price, I feel. I'm bullish on its ability…

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Investing For Beginners

Index funds vs ETFs: what’s the best choice for my Stocks and Shares ISA?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Tracker funds can be a good choice for a Stocks and Shares ISA as they offer diversification at a low…

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Below 44p, is the Lloyds share price the biggest bargain on the FTSE 100?

| Charlie Keough

With the Lloyds share price at almost 44p, this Fool senses value. Here, he explores the stock further and assesses…

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Is this FTSE small-cap company about to crack the American market?

| Kevin Godbold

Exciting FDA approval could help this FTSE business grow in the US and drive the stock higher on the back…

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When will the Aviva share price hit £5?

| Dr. James Fox

The Aviva share price has demonstrated some volatility this year, but it's looking cheap. Should investors gear up for a…

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