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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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11% yield! This passive income FTSE 100 share might not be cheap for long

| John Fieldsend

The biggest FTSE 100 yield now stands at over 11%. Is this a no-brainer buy? Or is there danger lurking…

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At 29p, boohoo shares are my top penny stock

| Andrew Mackie

Down 93% from its all-time high, Andrew Mackie makes the case for why investors should consider buying boohoo shares.

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FTSE 100 stocks have never looked so good! Here’s one I like

| Sumayya Mansoor

This Fool explains why FTSE 100 stocks have never looked so good and details one popular retailer she likes the…

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If I’d invested £10k in Tesla shares in 2017, here’s what I’d have now

| Ben McPoland

How much would this investor have now from a ten grand investment made in Tesla shares when the firm released…

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The Darktrace share price falls 5%! Is it time to buy the dip?

| Alan Oscroft

The Darktrace share price is recovering well from its big crash, as annual revenues are growing nicely. But the rise…

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How I’d invest £269 a month to aim for lifelong passive income

| Stephen Wright

Stephen Wright looks at the prospects for earning passive income by investing just 10% of the median UK household’s disposable…

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Investing For Beginners

After hitting 52-week lows, should I buy the dip in this UK tobacco stock?

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith explains why a large UK stock in the tobacco sector could be a smart buy when considering both…

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Why the easyJet share price looks set to grow

| Kevin Godbold

The surprising truth about the easyJet share price and the business is that both are doing well and there’s likely…

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Why the JD Wetherspoon share price could double

| G A Chester

Here are my key takeaways from Wetherspoon's recent results, and why the share price could double.

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Growth Shares

3 reasons why the Wise share price could be primed to soar

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith reviews the latest trading update and notes several reasons why it's a positive for the Wise share price,…

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With the Aviva share price over £4, should investors consider buying?

| Simon Watkins

Despite rising above £4 per share, FTSE 100-star Aviva is undervalued to its peers, has great growth prospects, and I…

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How many Imperial Brands shares would I need for £1k a year in passive income?

| Ben McPoland

This Fool wonders whether the generous passive income on offer from Imperial Brands shares right now is really worth the…

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Investors should consider this share in the event of a stock market crash

| Muhammad Cheema

During times of economic instability, a stock market crash is always possible. Muhammad Cheema discusses one share he thinks will…

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Second income of £10k a year for just £3 a day? Here’s my plan

| Harvey Jones

Dividend-paying FTSE 100 shares are a brilliant way of generating a second income for my retirement. But there's no time…

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Investing a £20k ISA in these 5 dividend shares would give me £1,500 income in year 1

| Harvey Jones

I think today's a brilliant time to load up on dividend shares as stock prices fall and yields go through…

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No savings? I’d follow Warren Buffett’s method to target lifetime passive income

| Matthew Dumigan

By investing in undervalued companies and holding for the long term, our writer shares how they'd follow Warren Buffett's method…

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£0 in an ISA? Here’s how I’d aim to turn it into a second income of £500 per month

| Matthew Dumigan

Our writer shares how they would invest in high-yield income stocks in an attempt to turn an empty ISA into…

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One penny stock under 50p investors should consider snapping up

| Sumayya Mansoor

This Fool explains why this penny stock looks like an attractive option and could experience excellent growth in the coming…

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Should I buy Rolls-Royce shares at £2 today?

| Alan Oscroft

Rolls-Royce shares have stormed ahead in 2023, and there are profit rises on the cards for the next few years.…

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2 slam-dunk income stocks investors should consider buying

| Sumayya Mansoor

Sumayya Mansoor details two top income stocks that could provide consistent and stable dividends to boost any passive income stream.

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Here’s why I’d buy FTSE 100 financial stocks right now, to target long-term income

| Alan Oscroft

Among FTSE 100 financial stocks, banks and insurers have taken a hammering. But that can often be the best time…

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8.7% yield! Is this dividend stock a brilliant bargain or an investor trap?

| Royston Wild

Imperial Brands shares offer one of the biggest forward dividend yields on the FTSE 100. Is now the time to…

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UK REITs: a rare passive income value opportunity right now

| Mark Tovey

I’m eyeing up UK REITs, a sector that has taken a serious beating. Morgan Stanley says it’s a value play,…

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Buy the dip? Down 10% this year, here’s a FTSE 100 stock to consider buying

| Sumayya Mansoor

Our writer explains why this FTSE 100 stock looks more attractive than ever after its recent share price drop.

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Is Marston’s a stock to buy for recovery alongside JD Wetherspoon?

| Kevin Godbold

The turnaround in Marston’s business is working but the stock has yet to recover. Is this an opportunity for investors…

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Did Rishi Sunak just kill tobacco stocks?

| John Fieldsend

Rishi Sunak’s latest move might ruin tobacco stocks, or it might present a precious opportunity to pick up bargain basement…

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Are these FTSE 100 and FTSE 250 shares NOW too cheap to miss?

| Royston Wild

The Footsie and FTSE 250 indices are packed with fallen angels following recent market volatility. Are these UK shares trading…

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I’d invest £4.47 a day to earn passive income for life

| John Fieldsend

Could I build lifelong passive income for the cost of one pint of beer a day? Let’s look at how…

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Growth Shares

Alphabet stock is near 52-week highs. But it still looks cheap

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

This year, Alphabet stock has climbed from $89 to around $140. But it still offers value even after this jump,…

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Start investing with just £100? Why not?

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane explains why, if he'd never bought shares before, he'd still be willing to start investing with only £100…

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£5,000 in savings? I’d buy 5 FTSE 100 shares to target £50 per week in passive income!

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer explains why putting £5,000 into a handful of carefully selected FTSE 100 shares in today's market could hopefully…

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£20k in a Stocks and Shares ISA? Here’s how I’d aim to turn it into £100k

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

With a regular savings plan and a solid investment strategy, turning £20k in a Stocks And Shares ISA into £100k…

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Should I buy Tesla stock in October?

| Dylan Hood

Tesla stock is up 143% in 2023, rewarding investors who've held on throughout a volatile period. This Fool assesses whether…

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Dividend Shares

How I could make £500 a month by copying Warren Buffett

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith take a look at the dividend stocks in Warren Buffett's current portfolio and figures out how much income…

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A 9% yield but down 32%, this FTSE financial stock looks cheap to me

| Simon Watkins

Recently demoted from the FTSE 100, this is still a high-quality business, with good growth prospects. It's undervalued to its…

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2 FTSE 100 shares for a second income

| Cliff D'Arcy

In my search for ever-more second income, I now own 20 different FTSE 350 stocks. Here are two that I…

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How to find the best growth stocks in 2023

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Zaven Boyrazian explains what he thinks are the most important factors for identifying winning growth stocks for his portfolio today.

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The best FTSE dividend shares to buy with £5,000 today?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Zaven Boyrazian explores which types of British dividend shares could be the best long-term investment for £5,000 in 2023 to…

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Is a stock market crash just around the corner?

| Matthew Dumigan

After observing several potential triggers of a stock market crash, our writer explores whether a major sell-off could be imminent.

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2 US stocks I think have fallen too far

| Cliff D'Arcy

While mega-tech firms have driven the S&P 500 higher, these two US stocks have lagged far behind. But I'd happily…

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