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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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Missed Nvidia? This biopharma AI growth stock could be next!

| Dr. James Fox

This growth stock relies heavily on AI, but its share price has been falling throughout the year, in contrast to…

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No savings at 30? I’m using Warren Buffett’s golden rule to build wealth

| Dr. James Fox

Warren Buffett has amassed a fortune worth over $120bn during his investment career. Here, Dr James Fox explains how to…

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Forget buy-to-let! I’d buy dirt-cheap UK stocks and hold them for decades

| Matthew Dumigan

Our writer explains why they think buying cheap UK stocks is the superior strategy when it comes to building a…

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Here’s why biotech could be the best FTSE investment

| Dr. James Fox

This could be one of the most exciting times to invest in biotech stocks. It could also be the most…

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How I’d invest £20k in an ISA for passive income in 2024!

| Dr. James Fox

We'd all love to earn a passive income. Here, Dr James Fox details how he'd split his portfolio when aiming…

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3 fantastic dividend investments to consider for a SIPP

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Looking to generate long-term income from dividends within a SIPP? Here are three great investment ideas to consider right now.

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If I’d invested £1k when the Centrica share price bottomed out, here’s what I’d have today!

| Dr. James Fox

The Centrica share price bottomed out around £30 per share in April 2020. Today it's trading above £150. Does it…

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If I’d put £1,000 in NIO shares 5 years ago, here’s what I’d have today

| Dr. James Fox

NIO shares have demonstrated considerable volatility since the IPO five years ago. Dr James Fox offers his thoughts on the…

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Is Direct Line Insurance Group the FTSE 250’s most exciting dividend stock?

| Royston Wild

The Direct Line share price has sunk in 2023, meaning dividend yields have shot through the roof. Should I buy…

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Best British shares to consider buying in October

| The Motley Fool Staff

We asked our writers to share their ‘best of British’ stocks to buy this month, including a trio of past…

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Why I’m sure this is the safest 8% dividend stock!

| Dr. James Fox

Few stocks have dividend yields above 5%, and even fewer have sustainable ones. So, this 8% yielding dividend stock looks…

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I’d buy 17,000 shares of this FTSE 100 dividend stock to aim for £602 a month passive income

| Alan Oscroft

Share prices are low, and forecasts say dividends could hit a new record high in 2024. I'd invest for passive…

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9% yield and a P/E of just 6. No wonder this is my favourite FTSE 100 stock 

| Harvey Jones

This FTSE 100 stock is really cheap and has a blockbuster yield. I've already bought it twice this year and…

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Are Arm Holdings shares an opportunity to join the AI rally?

| Muhammad Cheema

After the recent IPO of ARM Holdings shares, Muhammad Cheema takes a look at whether this British semiconductor company is…

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£500 to invest? I’d use the Warren Buffett approach and try and double it!

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane explains how he'd use some lessons from legend Warren Buffett in an effort to turn some modest savings…

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£8,000 of savings? Here’s how I’d aim to turn that into passive income of £500 a month!

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane explains how he could put some spare funds to work in the stock market today with an eye…

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Tesco shares are up 16%: is now the time to buy?

| Dylan Hood

Tesco shares have performed well so far in 2023. Dylan Hood takes a look at whether now is the time…

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A second income of £300 a month for just £25 a week? Here’s how!

| Christopher Ruane

Building a second income from dividend shares need not be complicated -- or very expensive. Our writer explains some of…

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How I’d aim to transform an empty ISA into a £7,000 second income!

| Dr. James Fox

Many of us invest for a second income. Here, Dr James Fox explains why regular savings and discipline are the…

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Here’s how I’d invest for the great 2024 stock market rally

| Alan Oscroft

Is a stock market rally coming, or a new crash? Some top investors are betting on share prices falling. But…

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How to start building passive income with just £10 a week

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

A common investing goal is to generate passive income. Zaven Boyrazian explains one proven method, investing in dividend-paying stocks.

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How I’d use a £20K Stocks and Shares ISA to target passive income of £1,800 in 2024

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer explains how he could use a Stocks and Shares ISA to try and target over £1,800 in annual…

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When will the Rolls-Royce share price hit £3?

| Dr. James Fox

The Rolls-Royce share price has seen the strongest growth on the FTSE 100 over the past year. Will it extend…

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If I’d put £10k into Lloyds shares 2 years ago here’s how much I’d have today!

| Dr. James Fox

Lloyds shares, once the darlings of the FTSE 100, have traded sideways in recent years. Dr James Fox details his…

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8 stocks that Fools have been buying!

| The Motley Fool Staff

Our Foolish freelancers are putting their money where their mouths are and buying these stocks in recent weeks.

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Here’s how I’d use the Warren Buffett method to target lifetime passive income

| Alan Oscroft

Warren Buffett follows the age-old value investing approach. And I say it's still the best way for long-term investors to…

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Looking for a second income? Here’s a dirt-cheap 13% yielding stock to consider buying

| Sumayya Mansoor

Creating a second income through dividend-paying stocks is possible! Our writer explains how this stock could be ideal with its…

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Should investors buy Aston Martin shares after they just raced 13% higher?

| Ben McPoland

Our writer looks at why Aston Martin shares have surged today and considers whether they might warrant a place in…

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How I’d invest £100 a month to aim for a passive income for £48,605 a year for life

| Harvey Jones

It's possible to generate a five-figure passive income by investing as little as £100 a month. The key is to…

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So many FTSE 100 stocks are overlooked! Here’s one to consider buying

| Sumayya Mansoor

Our writer explains how it’s easy to focus on well-known FTSE 100 stocks but there are other hidden gems on…

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This new ETF wins as day traders lose!

| Cliff D'Arcy

ETFs -- exchange-traded funds -- are booming, with over $10trn invested today. But this newly launched ETF is unlike any…

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3 FTSE 100 shares whose dividends keep growing

| John Fieldsend

A recent study shows that an increasing dividend is a sign a stock could beat the average handsomely. Here are…

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Will Shell CEO’s robust messaging fuel gains at FTSE 100 energy giant?

| Gaurav Sharma

Shell’s boss is determined to keep its oil and gas production stable until 2030. This approach may merit me buying…

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If I’d put £1,000 into Rolls-Royce shares 2 years ago, here’s what I’d have

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane reflects on how he missed out by not owning Rolls-Royce shares in the past two years -- and…

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I’m getting ready for a stock market crash

| Christopher Ruane

This writer doesn't know when the next stock market crash might happen. But that's not stopping him from getting ready…

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Could Premier African Minerals shares be a bargain buy?

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane thinks the prospect of cashflow generation is good news for Premier African Minerals shares. But what about the…

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Will the FTSE 100 crash in October?

| Paul Summers

Historically, next month has seen its fair share of stock market meltdowns. Are we days from seeing the FTSE 100…

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Which is the best value stock now: AstraZeneca or GSK?

| Kevin Godbold

There’s value in the pharmaceutical sector, but these two FTSE 100 stocks have quite different characteristics to consider.

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After a 20% drop this FTSE 100 stock looks like one of the best shares to buy in October

| Harvey Jones

I can't wait any longer. I reckon this popular growth stock is now one of the best shares to buy…

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Down 23% in a year, are Vodafone shares a busted flush?

| Cliff D'Arcy

Vodafone shares have lost almost a quarter of their value in 12 months, while more than halving over five years.…

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