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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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Should I rush to buy these penny stocks with big dividend yields today?

| Alan Oscroft

Investors typically look for FTSE 100 shares when they want dividend income. But overlooking these penny stocks could be a…

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7 stock investing insights from the man who thrashed Warren Buffett

| Kevin Godbold

This investor delivered compound annual returns of just over 29% for 13 years, and that even beat Warren Buffett’s performance!

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I’d buy 10,000 shares of this FTSE 100 financial stock to aim for £1,000 a month passive income

| Alan Oscroft

UK share prices are still low and dividend yields are high. That sounds like paradise for passive income investors.

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I’ve just bought these seven magnificent FTSE 100 shares ahead of the next rally

| Harvey Jones

FTSE 100 shares look cheap right now and offer great dividend yields. I've been buying as many as I can…

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These 2 cheap shares yield 7% and trade at just 7 times earnings

| Harvey Jones

I love buying cheap shares with high yields and right now there are plenty to choose from. The following two…

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Lloyds shares could hit 60p as worst-case scenario likely avoided!

| Dr. James Fox

Lloyds shares pushed upwards this week after more positive inflation data. Dr James Fox explains why the worst may be…

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Could buying Tesla shares be a smart way to start investing?

| Christopher Ruane

Buying Tesla shares five years ago would have turned out very well. If our writer wanted to start investing now,…

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Was selling our GSK shares a big mistake?

| Cliff D'Arcy

GSK shares have had a good 12 months, easily beating the FTSE 100 index with an 18% gain. So was…

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No state pension? I’d drip-feed £100 a month into a Stocks and Shares ISA for a £20,793 second income

| John Fieldsend

A State Pension is looking less and less likely in the future. Here’s how to replace the income with the…

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A second income of £500 per month for £25 a week? Here’s how!

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane sets out a long-term approach to building a second income for himself that he thinks could prove lucrative.

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With its 7.6% yield, I’d buy this dividend share now

| Muhammad Cheema

Glencore has experienced a tough 2023 so far. However, this dividend share is still a great source to generate passive…

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Now IDS shares have recovered, do I dump Royal Mail?

| Cliff D'Arcy

IDS shares have been a roller-coaster ride, crashing hard due to strike action. But with Royal Mail back on track,…

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4 reasons why the FTSE 100 is on the cusp of a bull market

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith puts the naysayers to one side and lays down several reasons why the FTSE 100 could be ready…

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What to watch for with Rolls-Royce shares ahead of the big Q4 event

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith flags up three key points that he's marked down for the Capital Markets day that could impact Rolls-Royce…

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If I’d invested £1k when the Rolls-Royce share price bottomed out, here what I’d have now!

| Dr. James Fox

The Rolls-Royce share price has exploded from its lows last year. Dr James Fox explores whether the stock has further…

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4 shares Fools wish they never sold

| The Motley Fool Staff

Ever sold shares in a company, only to regret it afterwards? Even the most highly regarded investors are constantly learning…

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Lloyds shares continue to fall. Are they a no-brainer buy now?

| Alan Oscroft

At 45p, Lloyds shares look like they could be the buy of the year right now. But can one Fool…

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2 cheap FTSE 100 and FTSE 250 stocks on my shopping list for October!

| Royston Wild

I've been scanning the FTSE 100 and other UK indexes for top value stocks to buy. Here are two I'm…

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7 steps to earn serious passive income from high-yielding FTSE 100 shares

| John Fieldsend

FTSE 100 shares offer big yields and a chance for serious passive income. Here are seven steps I’d follow if…

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If I buy £1,000 of Legal & General shares today, how much could I have in 3 years?

| John Fieldsend

Legal & General shares still look like a great buy with a tasty dividend. What kind of cash return could…

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If I’d spent £10,000 on Berkshire Hathaway shares a decade ago, here’s what I’d have

| Christopher Ruane

Buying Berkshire Hathaway shares five years ago would have left our writer firmly in the black. Here he explains the…

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Are British dividend shares really the screaming bargains they seem?

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane considers some of the unusually high yields currently offered by UK dividend shares. Could they really offer him…

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I’m preparing for a stock market correction this autumn

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane isn't trying to time the next stock market correction. Instead, he's putting in the hours now to try…

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Why the JD Sports share price could accelerate to 200p

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith runs through the latest JD Sports Fashion results and explains why the outlook could help to materially boost…

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These factors look set to drive the Next share price higher

| Kevin Godbold

Next is winning the online race and building an entrepreneurial business that looks set to drive earnings and the share…

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With the M&G dividend rising again, should I buy?

| Christopher Ruane

M&G raised its dividend again this week, so shareholder Christopher Ruane explains why he'd be happy to buy more of…

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Investing For Beginners

3 shares to buy that can benefit from rising interest rates

| Jon Smith

As the Bank of England meets again, Jon Smith highlights several shares he'd like to buy that aren't suffering the…

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Why I think the Halma share price is a buying opportunity

| Stephen Wright

With the Halma share price falling, Stephen Wright sees a stock he'd buy as lower short-term M&A activity creates a…

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FirstGroup shares are hot in 2023. Should I buy some?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

FirstGroup shares are in a strong uptrend at the moment thanks to strong results. Are they worth buying? Edward Sheldon…

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Time for investors to consider this LSE giant for high passive income?

| Simon Watkins

With a 9% yield for high passive income generation, and bright core business prospects, is it time to buy this…

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Unless I’m crazy, these FTSE 100 shares are a steal!

| Cliff D'Arcy

I bought these two FTSE 100 stocks for their market-beating dividend yields. But I also see both shares are strong…

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Is this my once-in-a-decade-chance to buy Hargreaves Lansdown shares before they rocket?

| Harvey Jones

After a miserable few years, Hargreaves Lansdown shares are finally showing signs of life. Now could be a great time…

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Finance for the faint-hearted: disentangling financial ratios

| Malcolm Wheatley

You don’t ‘get’ all those numbers? You’re not alone: plenty of other investors don’t ‘get’ them either. Don’t be put…

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2 heroic dividend stocks I’d buy for a lifetime of passive income!

| Royston Wild

I think these dividend stocks could provide key planks in a winning UK shares portfolio. Here's why I'd buy them…

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Should I rush to buy more of these FTSE 100 shares near 52-week lows?

| Alan Oscroft

What should we do when we buy FTSE 100 shares and they turn into lemons? It's a problem I'm sadly…

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3 high-yield FTSE 100 stocks I’m hoping to buy in October!

| Royston Wild

I think these high-yield UK dividend shares could be too cheap to miss. This is why I'm considering adding all…

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Does the 9.7% dividend yield make Vodafone shares a no-brainer buy?

| Alan Oscroft

The Vodafone dividend yield is one of the biggest in the FTSE 100. So shouldn't the shares be a great…

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With an 8.5% dividend yield, I’d back this FTSE 100 stock for passive income in a recession

| Stephen Wright

Stephen Wright explains why Taylor Wimpey is his housebuilder of choice for investors looking for recession-resistant passive income.

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Investing For Beginners

2023 stock market: a once-in-a-decade opportunity to build wealth

| John Choong

The FTSE 100 has been trading sideways since the start of 2023. Could this be a lucrative opportunity to invest…

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2 FTSE 100 shares that pump out crazy cash!

| Cliff D'Arcy

I bought these two FTSE 100 stocks for their ability to return floods of cash to investors. One firm has…

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