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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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Is now the time to buy these FTSE 100 shares for passive income?

| Royston Wild

Recent share price weakness leaves these UK blue-chip shares with gigantic dividend yields. Could they be a great way to…

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Here’s how I’d start buying shares with a spare £500 – and why

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane outlines why, if he was a stock market novice, he would happily start buying shares with a few…

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3 cheap shares with risks I can accept

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane digs into a trio of high-yield cheap shares he thinks could offer an attractive balance of risk and…

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Dividend Shares

2 top UK dividend stocks to consider buying in October

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

These FTSE 100 dividend stocks have relatively low valuations and sport attractive yields. Edward Sheldon believes they're worth a closer…

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After securing a deal, are Metro Bank shares the bargain of the year?

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith talks through the problems impacting Metro Bank shares, but outlines why the stock is flagging up as undervalued…

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Down 5% this year, are Barclays shares a buy at 154p?

| Dylan Hood

Barclays shares have fallen over 5% so far in 2023. In the turbulent UK banking landscape, this Fool assesses whether…

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Investing For Beginners

Will the FTSE 100 crash before Christmas?

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith reviews the potential causes for a sharp move lower in the FTSE 100 in coming months and weighs…

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The YouGov share price rises over 10% on good results, but is the stock still a buy?

| Kevin Godbold

YouGov’s earnings growth and falling share price have met in a sweet spot for the valuation and I think the…

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I’d buy 10,000 shares of this high-yield FTSE 100 share to aim for a £10,000 second income

| Christopher Ruane

Can this writer really aim for a £10k annual second income by investing less than £20k in this high-yield share?…

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Could Shell be the first FTSE 100 stock to achieve a £1trn valuation?

| James Beard

James Beard considers whether Shell could be the first FTSE 100 stock to achieve a market cap in excess of…

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Does the Treatt share price reflect its long-term potential?

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane likes this ingredients business. But is a strong trading statement enough to turn him sweet on the Treatt…

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BUY AND HOLD spelled in letters on top of a pile of books. Alongside is a piggy bank in glasses. Buy and hold is a popular long term stock and shares strategy.
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A 10.2% yield but down 16%! This looks a FTSE passive income gem to me

| Simon Watkins

Down 16% from March, but with a strong core business, a high yield, and undervalued to its peers, this stock…

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Is Mike Ashley the next Warren Buffett?

| James Beard

Mike Ashley has been busy building stakes in a number of companies. Is he trying to emulate Warren Buffett's Berkshire…

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We’re due a stock market crash. These 3 steps mean I’m ready for it

| Harvey Jones

Even if we do get a stock market crash in October, I'm not worried. I've seen plenty of them before…

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Is it time to buy the three worst-performing FTSE 100 shares of the year?

| Harvey Jones

I prefer to buy FTSE 100 shares when they're falling and therefore cheaper. But are the three I'm looking at…

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2 mega-cheap FTSE 100 shares! Which should I buy right now?

| Royston Wild

These FTSE 100 shares offer exceptional all-round value for money. Here's why I'll buy them for my portfolio when I…

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What on earth is going on with the Ocado share price in 2023?

| Ben McPoland

The Ocado share price has displayed extreme volatility lately. Our writer looks at the reasons why and considers whether he…

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Just released: the 3 best growth-focused stocks to buy in October [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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Could the Games Workshop share price double in the next five years?

| Christopher Ruane

The Games Workshop share price has tripled in the past five years. Christopher Ruane wonders whether it could double in…

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2 FTSE 100 value stocks! Which should I buy in 2024?

| Royston Wild

Which of these blue-chip value stocks would look better in my portfolio next year? Or should I consider snapping up…

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Here’s why this impressive FTSE 250 stock could soar to new heights

| Sumayya Mansoor

Our writer explains why she believes this FTSE 250 stock, which just recorded impressive results, could be on the cusp…

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Forget bond yields! These 3 LSE dividend stocks now yield more than 8%

| Harvey Jones

Bond yields are rising, but these three dividend stocks all pay more generous income and offer superior capital growth prospects.

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At 19%, can the Diversified Energy dividend yield really last?

| Christopher Ruane

The Diversified Energy dividend means that the shares offer an unusually high yield. Christopher Ruane considers whether it might last.

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Should I snap up Imperial Brands shares for the 8.6% dividend yield?

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane runs his slide rule over Imperial Brands shares and explains why he prefers to invest in a rival…

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BP shares were down last week, so is now a good time to buy?

| Dylan Hood

BP shares have had a solid run in the last 12 months, rising over 7%. Given the stock is down…

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If I’d bought 1,000 Aviva shares a year ago, would I have made money?

| Christopher Ruane

How have Aviva shares performed over the past year? Our writer considers the data and ponders whether he ought to…

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Here’s my 30-year passive income plan

| Charlie Keough

This Fool plans to use streams of passive income to assist him in later life. Here, he details his plan…

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A dirt cheap UK banking stock I’d buy today, and it’s not Lloyds!

| Royston Wild

I'm looking to buy Banco Santander shares when I next have cash to invest. It could be one of the…

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Is the big stock market crash finally happening?

| Gordon

There's no shortage of fear in the stock market at the moment. But is it an overreaction, or is a…

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11% yield! Should I buy more of this FTSE stock for passive income in 2024?

| Ben McPoland

Some FTSE stocks are carrying huge dividend yields today. This one is in double digits. But does that make it…

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Value Shares

UK stocks near 52-week lows: 2 I’d buy and one I’d avoid

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Edward Sheldon has been scanning the market for stocks trading near their 52-week lows and he's identified a couple of…

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Down 33%, is the Croda share price now too good to miss?

| Stephen Wright

The Croda share price is falling as inventories built during the pandemic remain at high levels. Stephen Wright thinks there’s…

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Small-Cap Shares

Hargreaves Lansdown’s investors have been piling into this 55p penny stock. Should I buy too?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

This penny stock tanked last week and Hargreaves Lansdown’s investors capitalised on the share price weakness, buying it for their…

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Buy this FTSE 100 artificial intelligence (AI) stock, says Goldman Sachs

| Ben McPoland

Goldman Sachs is bullish on this FTSE 100 share and expects generative AI to strengthen its competitive advantage. But should…

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Dividend Shares

2 high-yield stocks with eye-watering income potential

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith points out two high-yield stocks with a current dividend of above 10% he believes could be sustainable going…

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Is it too late for investors to consider buying this FTSE 100 star?

| Simon Watkins

This FTSE 100 powerhouse posted great 2022 results, is well positioned for rising oil prices, and is still very undervalued…

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Dividend Shares

How I’m targeting a £500k SIPP from dividend stocks

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith runs through how to make use of a SIPP and how a regular contribution to the pension can…

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With FTSE 250 shares on sale, I’m buying!

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Many FTSE 250 shares have tumbled in price, but some businesses look even more promising than before! Zaven Boyrazian explores…

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Should I buy this FTSE 100 housebuilder for returns and growth?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Zaven Boyrazian takes a closer look at this FTSE 100 stock to see if the housebuilder is secretly in the…

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I’d use these Warren Buffett methods to build wealth!

| Charlie Keough

This Fool often uses Warren Buffett as a source of inspiration for his investments. If he had to start today,…

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