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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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How I’d invest £250 a month to aim for a lifelong £52,876 passive income

| Harvey Jones

I'm hoping to have a ball in retirement after generating a regular passive income stream from my portfolio of FTSE…

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I’d buy 4,917 shares of this FTSE 100 bargain to target £1,000 a year in passive income

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane sets out how he could earn a four-figure passive income annually by investing more in this FTSE 100…

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When will the Rolls-Royce share price hit £4?

| John Fieldsend

The Rolls-Royce share price has flown past the £1 and £2 mark this year. Is the previous high of over…

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With a 9.6% yield, are M&G shares the FTSE 100’s best income buy?

| Alan Oscroft

M&G shares gain a little after H1 figures beat expectations, and the interim dividend rises by 5%. Forecasts say there's…

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Could the J D Wetherspoon dividend be about to come back?

| Christopher Ruane

As the pub chain gets set to announce its annual results in coming weeks, this writer explains why he thinks…

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Should I disregard the Lloyds share price and focus on the 7% dividend yield? 

| Kevin Godbold

City analysts predict chunky increases ahead for the Lloyds dividend, so does it even matter what happens to the share…

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Value Shares

3 reasons investors should consider buying Hargreaves Lansdown shares today

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Edward Sheldon believes Hargreaves Lansdown shares are undervalued right now and have the potential to provide attractive gains from here…

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Why the Tesla share price has increased 1,230% since 2018 (and how to find the next Tesla)

| Stephen Wright

The Tesla share price has surged over the last five years. Stephen Wright looks at why and what investors should…

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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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How investors can target a £1,000 second income from saving £5 per day

| Simon Watkins

Choosing high-quality, high-yielding stocks can enable investors to make a second income of £1,000 a month from just £5 per…

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Value Shares

Is Imperial Brands the best cheap stock on the FTSE 100?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

This FTSE 100 stock has a price-to-earnings ratio of six and a dividend yield of 8.3%. Do these metrics make…

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If I’d invested £3k in Centrica shares 3 years ago here’s what I’d have today

| Harvey Jones

Centrica shares have smashed the FTSE 100 performance norm in recent years, and they're still climbing. But is there a…

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Is it time to pile in to HSBC Holdings shares?

| Kevin Godbold

A stunning yield above 8% and robust forecast dividend increases ahead make HSBC Holdings shares worth consideration now.

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2 FTSE growth stocks I’d put £1,000 in today

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

These FTSE growth stocks have been hit hard during the 2022 correction. But the latest figures suggest better times are…

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Should I be rushing to buy these 2 FTSE 250 stocks?

| Charlie Keough

FTSE 250 stocks are a great way for investors to gain exposure to the UK market. Here, this Fools explores…

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At a 36% discount, is this the best FTSE 100 value stock right now?

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith writes about a large-cap value stock he's found hiding in plain sight that's sitting at a 36% discount…

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“My top emerging markets stock is…”

| The Motley Fool Staff

Emerging markets can represent decent 'hunting ground' for potentially outsized gains. British investors can get exposure through certain UK and…

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9% yields! 3 FTSE 100 dividend stocks to buy while they’re cheap?

| Alan Oscroft

These dividend stocks offer the biggest cash payments in the whole of the FTSE 100. But their share prices are…

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

| Alan Oscroft

Even after their surge, Rolls-Royce shares still look cheap by growth stock standards. Should I buy some before they climb…

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Can the HSBC share price hit new heights? Here’s what the charts say

| Dr. James Fox

The HSBC share price has been an index star, rising 18% over the past 12 months. Dr James Fox explores…

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Three red hot LSE shares I’d consider buying before the next stock market rally 

| Harvey Jones

I'm looking for shares that will lead the next stock market rally and recent performance suggests these three should all…

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One penny stock I’m having second thoughts about

| Muhammad Cheema

DermTech is a US company that has performed poorly in recent history. Let’s take a deeper dive below to see…

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Value Shares

A once-in-a-decade opportunity to buy UK shares before the next bull market

| John Choong

With UK shares trading at a considerable discount today, do they offer a once-in-a-decade opportunity for investors to see massive…

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No savings at 40? I’d invest £3 a day in an ISA for passive income of £7,925 a year

| John Fieldsend

A weighty passive income is one reason to invest in an ISA account. Here’s what £3 a day might lead…

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Down 16%, are Arm Holdings shares a no-brainer buy?

| John Fieldsend

Arm Holdings shares are on the market once again. Are they a no-brainer buy? Or should investors steer well clear…

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If I invest £5,000 in Lloyds shares, how much passive income could I get in 2024?

| Ben McPoland

Investors in Lloyds shares look set to receive generous dividends over the next couple of years as the bank gets…

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5 reasons I just bought BP shares

| Cliff D'Arcy

BP shares have soared since the lows of October 2020. But with the oil price racing upwards again, I couldn't…

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Down 44%, is the Keywords Studios share price a brilliant bargain?

| Royston Wild

On paper, the Keywords Studios share price looks like it could be too cheap to ignore. But does the threat…

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Is the BT share price undervalued? Here’s what the charts say

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith takes a look at three different charts to try and understand whether the BT share price is good…

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British American Tobacco shares: reasons to buy vs reasons to avoid

| Michael Que

Everyone seems to love British American Tobacco shares for their cheap price and strong dividends, but is there more under…

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Here’s how I’d aim for a million in a Stocks and Shares ISA

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer sets out the steps in a practical plan he believes could help him aim for a million using…

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If I’d bought BP shares 3 years ago, would I have cleaned up?

| Christopher Ruane

Over the past three years, investing in BP shares has been very lucrative. Why didn't this writer buy then --…

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Does the Kingfisher share price have further to fall?

| Christopher Ruane

The Kingfisher share price may look like a bargain. But Christopher Ruane isn't convinced that now's the time for him…

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Growth Shares

Ocado Group shares are up 80% in 3 months. Was I wrong about the stock?

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith swallows his pride and explains why Ocado Group shares have shot higher recently, but why investors need to…

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The Hargreaves Lansdown dividend is up again! Is it time to buy the shares?

| Kevin Godbold

Cracking results from Hargreaves Lansdown and a strong dividend record make the shares worth investors' consideration now.

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2 cheap dividend shares I’d buy for long-term passive income!

| Royston Wild

I'm hoping to use any surplus cash I have to buy top dividend stocks. These two UK shares are near…

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Is it time to buy this FTSE 100 mining giant for high passive income?

| Simon Watkins

With good recent data from key global buyer China, a good energy transition position, and high dividend yields, is it…

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8% yield! 1 of the top dividend shares to consider buying in September 2023

| Kevin Godbold

A top yield near 8% is rare enough, but this company has also been growing its shareholder dividends at almost…

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Discover the top 3 FTSE 100 shares I’m targeting for smart and secure growth in 2023!

| Oliver Rodzianko

Unearthing great growth and value with FTSE 100 shares, Oliver Rodzianko explores three investment opportunities, carefully navigating UK market risks.

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3 dirt-cheap dividend shares I’d love to buy right now

| Royston Wild

I think these UK dividend shares could deliver spectacular long-term returns. And what's more, I think at current prices they…

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Is easyJet the FTSE 250’s greatest value stock?

| Royston Wild

Today easyJet shares trade on rock-bottom earnings multiples and carry large dividend yields. Is the airline too good to miss…

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