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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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This might be the best FTSE 100 stock right now

| Muhammad Cheema

Aviva has lagged the market by quite some distance in 2023. Let’s see why it's still considered a top FTSE…

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The curse of October: I’m still investing despite growing fears of a stock market crash

| Andrew Mackie

As recessionary indicators abound, this Fool outlines how he’s positioning his portfolio in the event of a stock market crash.

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Should I snap up these FTSE 250 stocks in October?

| Charlie Keough

This Fool is searching the market and has targeted FTSE 250 stocks. Here, he explores two he'd consider buying this…

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Rolls-Royce shares are considered undervalued, but should I buy them?

| Oliver Rodzianko

Rolls-Royce shares are popular at the moment, but Oliver Rodzianko analyses how the company fundamentals fail to live up to…

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Small-Cap Shares

3 high-risk, high-reward stocks I’ve bought for my ISA

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Edward Sheldon has bought these exciting UK and US growth stocks for his ISA in an effort to generate explosive…

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Investing For Beginners

Watchlist alert! 3 FTSE stocks currently trading at 52-week lows

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith flags up some FTSE stocks that he has on his watchlist to consider buying after they fell to…

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Will rising oil prices make FTSE 100 shares tank?

| James Beard

Oil prices are rising again. Our writer considers what the impact might be on FTSE 100 shares if this trend…

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2 defensive dividend shares to help protect wealth

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Zaven Boyrazian highlights two dividend shares with impressive track records that may be the perfect addition to defensive portfolios.

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1 FTSE growth stock I’d buy in 2023 to boost my ISA

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Zaven Boyrazian just bought shares in this FTSE 250 growth stock he believes has the potential to deliver explosive gains…

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£20k in an ISA? Here’s how I’d aim to turn it into a £12k yearly second income

| Ben McPoland

With the right long-term mindset, it's possible to build up a huge portfolio that could throw off a very sizeable…

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Best British growth stocks to consider buying in October

| The Motley Fool Staff

We asked our freelance writers to reveal the top growth stocks they’d buy in October, which included two relatively new…

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2 FTSE 100 dividend shares! Which should I buy for passive income?

| Royston Wild

These UK blue-chip shares have proven to be brilliant buys for passive income. But which of them would be the…

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2 dividend shares investors should consider buying in October

| Sumayya Mansoor

Our writer breaks down two dividend shares investors should consider buying to bolster their passive income through juicy dividends.

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No savings at 30? Here’s how I’d aim for passive income of £3,000 a month

| Charlie Carman

Charlie Carman explains how he'd aim for a long-term target of £36k a year in tax-free passive income if he…

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6%+ dividend yields! 3 high-yield UK shares I’d buy for a second income

| Royston Wild

I think these UK shares could be a great way to make better-than-average dividend income. Here's why they're on my…

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Here’s how I’d get my Stocks and Shares ISA ready for a stock market crash

| Alan Oscroft

Stocks and Shares ISA took a pounding in 2020? I'm thinking about how to prepare in case UK share prices…

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Should investors consider buying this soaring FTSE 100 stock?

| Sumayya Mansoor

Sumayya Mansoor takes a closer look at whether investors should consider snapping up this flying FTSE 100 stock.

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Are Rolls-Royce shares REALLY the FTSE 100’s best bargain?

| Royston Wild

Rolls-Royce shares look like one of the best value stocks available to UK investors today. But could the FTSE 100…

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Growth Shares

Wizz Air vs easyJet shares – which is the better buy?

| John Choong

easyJet and Wizz Air shares were flying in early 2023, but have since dropped. John Choong lays out which airline…

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Dividend stocks: a once-in-a-decade passive income opportunity?

| Stephen Wright

With interest rates at their highest level in more than a decade, Stephen Wright thinks dividend stocks are a great…

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Forget dividend investing? Here’s the Warren Buffett method for building wealth over time

| Stephen Wright

Dividend stocks are a great choice for investors looking for passive income. But when it comes to building wealth, Warren…

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Why has this FTSE stock shot up over 100% in two weeks?

| Sumayya Mansoor

This Fool noticed that a FTSE stock has soared in the past couple of weeks. What’s happening and is now…

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Will the stock market crash in October 2023?

| Charlie Carman

The month of October has produced some severe stock market crashes over the past century. Will history repeat itself in…

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Growth Shares

Here’s a 10p penny stock that has the potential to reach £1

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith details a penny stock that's pushing ahead in the cellular agriculture space that really could be the next…

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I’d aim for a million targeting Peter Lynch ’10-baggers’

| John Fieldsend

Could I aim for a million following the investment strategy of Peter Lynch? By taking on a higher risk, higher…

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I love the look of this FTSE 250 stock

| Gordon

The UK market is full of bargains at the moment, and I've found one in the FTSE 250 I'm getting…

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I rate the Persimmon share price as dirt cheap, but for how long?

| Alan Oscroft

The Persimmon share price has fallen by more than half over five years now. But forecasts show earnings and dividends…

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Growth Shares

Should I rush to buy this FTSE 100 growth stock in case it hits £7?

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith explains why a particular growth stock in the FTSE 100 could be ready for another rally as sector…

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Will litigation news help to move the AstraZeneca share price?

| Kevin Godbold

Can the removal of uncertainty over litigation issues get the AstraZeneca share price moving higher in the coming weeks?

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Should I buy Greggs shares after the Uber Eats link-up?

| Ben McPoland

This Fool wonders whether Greggs shares finally warrant a place in his portfolio after the Newcastle-based baker delivered another solid…

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Small-Cap Shares

XP Power shares just fell 51%. Should I buy?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

XP Power shares just fell back to levels they were trading at a decade ago. Is this a great opportunity…

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Dividend Shares

Should I buy Shell shares as oil prices surge?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

With oil trading above $90 per barrel, Shell shares are on the rise. Are they a good investment today? Edward…

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Already in pennies, could the boohoo share price fall even further?

| Christopher Ruane

After weak interim results were published, this writer worries things could yet get worse for the boohoo share price. Should…

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With a 5.6% yield but down 20%, are Lloyds shares too cheap to ignore?

| Simon Watkins

With great H1 results, a strong core business, and a high yield that's predicted to go higher, Lloyds shares look…

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Value stocks are my most lucrative investments. Here’s my top pick

| Oliver Rodzianko

Value stocks are the primary focus of Oliver Rodzianko’s investment strategy. He shares why it works and his current top…

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I’ve just bagged myself a FTSE 100 bargain!

| James Beard

There are a number of FTSE 100 stocks that are currently in bargain territory. Here's why I've just gone and…

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Some FTSE 100 shares are near their highest in a year! Time to buy?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Many FTSE 100 shares are on fire, delivering staggering double- and even triple-digit returns for patient investors. But is there…

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Is this the most overvalued stock on the FTSE AIM?

| Dr. James Fox

As investors, we're constantly trying to steer clear of stocks with unattractive valuations. So should I avoid this FTSE AIM…

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Best US stocks to consider buying in October

| The Motley Fool Staff

We asked our freelance writers to reveal the top US stocks they’d buy in October, which included tech and TASERs...

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One FTSE 250 stock I’d snap up with its 8% yield!

| Sumayya Mansoor

Our writer explains why she’s bullish on this FTSE 250 stock with favourable trading conditions and an enticing yield on…

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