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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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Just released: October’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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Empty Stocks & Shares ISA at 30? Here’s how I’d aim for riches

| Dr. James Fox

The Stocks & Shares ISA is an extraordinary vehicle for building wealth over the long run, allowing tax-free capital gains…

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I’d spend less than £12,000 on 434 of these UK shares for a £1,000 yearly passive income

| Christopher Ruane

A four-figure passive income each year by investing a one-off sum below £12,000? Christopher Ruane explains how he could target…

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3 reasons to consider selling Lloyds shares right now

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Despite surging profits, Lloyds shares are slowly revealing several concerning weak spots that might warrant selling in the long run.

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£10k in savings? Here’s how I’d target £20k in passive income!

| Dr. James Fox

Dr James Fox explores a few of the principles all investors should know if they're aiming to turn their capital…

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£10K in an ISA? I’d snap up these 5 cheap shares!

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer explains how, if he had a spare £10K in his ISA, he would spend it on a handful…

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Rolls-Royce shares: reasons to buy vs reasons to avoid

| Andrew Mackie

With the Rolls-Royce share price flying through clear skies, Andrew Mackie assesses the case both for and against buying it.

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£500 to invest? A 5.5% dividend yield gem I’d buy right now

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Zaven Boyrazian explores an out-of-favour FTSE 250 stock that continues to raise its dividend yield, despite rising pessimism from investors.

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I just put £3k in my SIPP. Here’s where I’m going to invest it

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Edward Sheldon is investing his SIPP in both growth funds and individual stocks in an effort to build up wealth…

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I’d buy 11,950 shares of this 6.3%-yielding FTSE 250 stock for £1k a year in passive income

| Ben McPoland

This FTSE 250 stock has a solid record of paying out rising passive income. Here’s why I would invest in…

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Nothing in the bank? I’d use Warren Buffett’s approach to start building wealth

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Warren Buffett’s investing strategy could help investors build substantial wealth, even starting from scratch. Zaven Boyrazian explains how.

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I’d stop saving and start investing, aiming for a £1m ISA with FTSE dividend stocks

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Zaven Boyrazian explains how a market correction offers investors countless buying opportunities among the UK’s flagship dividend stocks.

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Should I prepare my ISA for a stock market crash?

| Dr. James Fox

Could a stock market crash be on the cards? Dr James Fox explores whether this is a realistic probability and…

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If I’d invested £5k when the Scottish Mortgage share price peaked, here’s what I’d have now!

| Dr. James Fox

The Scottish Mortgage share price has collapsed since 2021. Here, Dr James Fox explores whether the stock is investable or…

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No savings at 40? Here’s how I’d target a second income worth £5k a year!

| Dr. James Fox

It may sound unlikely, but it's really possible to generate a second income even when starting with nothing. Dr James…

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If I’d put £10k into Tesla stock 5 years ago, I’d have this much now

| Alan Oscroft

Tesla stock is on the way back up after falling in 2022. Could we be in for another great five-year…

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3 cheap LSE dividend shares to consider buying in October

| Alan Oscroft

Income investors will be eagerly awaiting news from a number of top dividend shares in October. I think these could…

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Here’s the dividend forecast for BP shares through to 2025!

| Royston Wild

Oil giant BP offers dividend yields well above the FTSE 100 average, based on current forecasts. So should I buy…

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5 top investment themes for the next decade

| The Motley Fool Staff

As long-term investors here at The Motley Fool, it's natural for us to think about possible future investment themes in…

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If I’d invested £1k in Meta shares a year ago, here’s how much I’d have today

| Dr. James Fox

Meta shares are among the best-performing US stocks over the past 12 months, benefiting from positive investor sentiment, especially towards…

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Why looking at tobacco stocks makes me want to invest in Shell and BP shares

| Harvey Jones

BP shares and those of fellow FTSE 100 oil stock Shell should have been destroyed by net zero, but tobacco…

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Is this a rare chance to target a fortune from cheap shares as the FTSE rallies? 

| Harvey Jones

The FTSE 100 looks great value for investors who like buying cheap shares with high dividends. I'm making the most…

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One growth stock I’d avoid like the plague right now and one I’d buy in a shot

| Harvey Jones

Every investor dreams of buying a growth stock just before it roars into life, but this one's too risky for…

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1 dividend stock I’d avoid like the plague right now

| Paul Summers

FTSE 100 giant Vodafone's monster yield suggests its a perfect dividend stock. Our writer couldn't disagree more.

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At 10%, is this the best high-yield share money can buy?

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane owns this high-yield share, so cheered its latest dividend raise this week. Could he do better investing elsewhere?

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3 ways I’d aim to double the value of my Stocks and Shares ISA

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer puts on his thinking cap to come up with three ways he could radically boost the long-term value…

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If I’d invested in Tesla shares at its IPO, here’s what I’d have now

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith has been considering the performance of Tesla shares since 2010. But after their remarkable move higher, do they…

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This FTSE 250 share used to yield 10%. Is now the moment to buy?

| Christopher Ruane

Here's one from the FTSE 250 that started the year with a double-digit dividend yield. Could buying it now offer…

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I’d aim to start earning passive income for £6 a day

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane explains how putting aside a few pounds a day to invest could lay the foundation for ongoing passive…

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5 Warren Buffett techniques to try and build wealth from zero

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane shares a handful of lessons from the career of billionaire Warren Buffett that he applies to his own…

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How I’m investing in my ISA and SIPP at 40+

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Investing within a tax-efficient account such as an ISA aged 40+ is a savvy move. But what’s the best investment…

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3 cheap FTSE 100 stocks to consider buying in October

| Alan Oscroft

I'm looking forward to October, and updates from some of the FTSE 100 stocks that I think could prove to…

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I’d start targeting a £5,000 second income by investing £100 a month in UK shares

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

By saving and investing in UK shares each month, investors can potentially start adding to their main income. Zaven Boyrazian…

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How to build a 7%-yielding Stocks and Shares ISA in 2023

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Zaven Boyrazian explains how to structure a Stocks and Shares ISA using high-quality dividend shares to create a reliable passive…

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How a stock market crash may help investors retire early

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

A stock market crash isn’t a common occurrence. And capitalising on one can pave the way to a faster retirement.…

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My £3-a-day passive income plan for 2023 and beyond 

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Zaven Boyrazian explains how to start generating a passive income by setting aside a few pounds a day and investing…

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

| Royston Wild

Using one popular valuation metric, it seems Rolls-Royce shares might still be too cheap to miss. So should I buy…

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Buying 8,770 shares of this FTSE 100 dividend stock could get me a second income of £3,844 a year

| Alan Oscroft

Will 2023 turn out to be the best year ever for investing in stocks to bag a second income? I…

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How I’d invest in FTSE 100 shares to target a £9,386 yearly second income

| Harshil Patel

UK shares offer excellent opportunities to earn a second income. Our writer outlines a plan to fulfil this ambition.

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If I’d bought £1,000 of Aviva shares a year ago, here’s what I’d have today!

| Dr. James Fox

Aviva shares remain towards the bottom end of their 52-week range despite positive results. Dr James Fox takes a closer…

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Are cheap Lloyds shares now a no-brainer buy?

| Royston Wild

The Lloyds share price looks like excellent value at a current 44.4p. But is it really a brilliant stock to…

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