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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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This stock could be the best bargain-basement deal on the FTSE 250!

| Ben McPoland

Ben McPoland explains why he'll invest in this high-quality FTSE 250 stock today and hold it for at least the…

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Redrow’s share price rises 4% following full-year update. Time to buy in?

| Royston Wild

The Redrow share price is gaining fresh momentum after a positive reaction to full-year results. Should I snap up the…

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If I’d invested £5k in Marks and Spencer stock while it was on the FTSE 250, here’s what I’d have today

| John Fieldsend

Marks and Spencer stock is on the up and rejoined the FTSE 100 last month. Here’s what I could have…

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Dividend Shares

Building a retirement portfolio? 4,545 Legal & General shares could deliver income of £970 a year

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Legal & General shares sport a huge dividend yield at the moment. So they could be a cash cow for…

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Investing For Beginners

Doing these 5 things could land me a £1m Stocks & Shares ISA

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith explains five practical but strategic points he believes will enhance the returns on a Stocks & Shares ISA.

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Is this super-high-yielding bank the biggest bargain in the FTSE 100?

| Simon Watkins

Is this state-backed bank that had great H1 results and is undervalued on P/E and DCF measures the greatest bargain…

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Why I’d buy dirt cheap dividend shares in this stock market recovery

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

British dividend shares trading at cheap prices could offer a potent blend of capital gains and passive income in this…

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These 2 growth stocks may be huge winners in the next decade and beyond

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Growth stocks often carry explosive potential to boost an investor’s wealth. Zaven Boyrazian shares two he thinks could do just…

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Lloyds shares look like a screaming buy at 42p, so I’ve just bought more

| Harvey Jones

Lloyds shares keep getting cheaper and I keep buying them. I think they offer terrific income prospects. One day, they…

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2 FTSE 100 dividend stocks! Which should I buy for a second income?

| Royston Wild

These UK blue-chip shares are both popular dividend stocks with investors seeking a market-beating second income. Which should I buy…

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7.3%+ dividend yields! 4 FTSE 100 and FTSE 250 shares I’d buy for a second income

| Royston Wild

I'm looking to make a big second income from UK shares. And I'm expecting these top stocks to deliver big…

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Which will be worth more by 2030: Tesla or Tesco shares?

| Alan Oscroft

Tesla and Tesco shares have had a very different ride in the past few years. And they need to be…

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Which will be worth more by 2030: BP or BT shares?

| Alan Oscroft

These two FTSE 100 stocks face potential pitfalls between now and the end of the decade. So would I go…

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Does the cheap Aviva share price make it today’s best FTSE 100 buy?

| Alan Oscroft

The Aviva share price slumped in early 2023, and there's no sign of it coming back yet. Could this be…

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6.6% dividend yield! Should I buy high-yield Lloyds shares to boost my passive income?

| Royston Wild

I'm searching for the best high-yield UK shares to buy. Could this FTSE 100 bank be what I've been looking…

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Investing For Beginners

Here are Warren Buffett’s best tips to eventually generate £200 in monthly passive income

| John Choong

Warren Buffett's investments have made him one of the richest people alive. And he's shared many tips to help others…

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One FTSE 100 stock with explosive potential

| Muhammad Cheema

JD Sports shares haven’t been on a great run recently. This Fool details why he thinks this FTSE 100 stock…

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Should I buy, hold or sell Rolls-Royce shares at 225p?

| Ben McPoland

Rolls-Royce shares have risen another 8.5% in the past month alone. Now this Fool is wondering what to do with…

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5.8% dividend yield! Should I buy Persimmon shares for passive income?

| Royston Wild

Housebuilder Persimmon offers one of the biggest forward dividend yields on the FTSE 100 today. So is it a stock…

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Investing For Beginners

£10k of savings? Here’s how I’d use FTSE 100 stocks to try and double it

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith explains how he'd take £10k and try to double it in the next decade via a mix of…

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Investing For Beginners

Are Stocks and Shares ISAs a good investment in 2023?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Edward Sheldon explains how Stocks and Shares ISAs work and looks at some of the investment options available within these…

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As its share price surges 6% in early trading, Associated British Foods (ABF) is a buy for my portfolio

| Andrew Mackie

Posting another set of strong numbers, Andrew Mackie is becoming increasingly bullish on the Associated British Foods (ABF) share price.

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Down 14%! Should I buy the dip in the AstraZeneca share price?

| Ben McPoland

The AstraZeneca share price has been falling in recent weeks and oil giant Shell has quietly regained the FTSE 100…

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Growth Shares

Why the ASOS share price looks cheap at 400p

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith considers how the ASOS share price looks good value due to its business financials and notes other savvy…

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Dividend Shares

10 years away from retirement? Here are 3 top dividend stocks to consider today

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Edward Sheldon believes these three dividend stocks are well suited to those looking to build wealth in the lead up…

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The FTSE 100’s best bargain? Barclays shares expected to gain 57%

| Georgia Tivadar

Barclays has a chorus of analysts giving the stock a 'buy' rating and a solid dividend. So why is the…

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How little could I invest to make £1,000 a month in second income?

| Simon Watkins

Through well-chosen, high-yielding FTSE 100 stocks, saving just £11 a day over five years could see me making an eventual…

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I’m aiming to turn an empty £20k ISA into passive income of £38,313 a year

| Harvey Jones

I could generate an exceptional passive income stream by investing just one year's ISA allowance. I wouldn't stop there though.

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Can the RC365 share price soar past 200p?

| Alan Oscroft

The RC365 share price chart could have us laughing or crying, depending on whether we bought. Are there happy smiles…

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Are IAG shares the greatest bargain on the FTSE 100?

| Charlie Carman

IAG shares still trade well below where they were before the pandemic. So is the airline group one of the…

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Just released: September’s high-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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6.4% and 5.7% yields! 2 top dividend shares I’d buy before the end of 2023

| Royston Wild

I think these dividend shares are top buys for long-term passive income. Here's why I'll be looking to buy them…

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How I’d find the best passive income stocks to buy today with £20k

| Alan Oscroft

I want to earn some extra income to top up my State Pension. To do that, I need to find…

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Which of these 6% FTSE 100 yields should I buy? Here’s what the charts say!

| Royston Wild

These FTSE-listed shares are on sale this September! Here's why I think they could be too cheap for lovers of…

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Trading for under 10p, could this penny stock be set to fly high?

| Sumayya Mansoor

Sumayya Mansoor breaks down this seemingly dirt-cheap penny stock and looks at some exciting growth developments.

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2 top investment trusts for a beginner Stocks & Shares ISA

| Ben McPoland

Our writer explains why he would look at these two FTSE 250 trusts if he were just starting to construct…

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One FTSE 100 company I think Warren Buffett should buy

| Stephen Wright

Stephen Wright thinks Admiral’s competitive advantages mean the FTSE 100 insurer would be a great addition to Berkshire Hathaway’s insurance…

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Small-Cap Shares

Where will the RC365 share price be in 1 year?

| John Choong

The RC365 share price has seen a stellar rise akin to many AI stocks this year. As more firms adopt…

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Yielding 5.5%, this stock is a great way to boost passive income

| Sumayya Mansoor

Our writer is looking to boost her passive income and takes a closer look at this real estate investment trust…

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The Lloyds share price continues to fall. Is it now too cheap to ignore?

| Charlie Keough

At 41p the Lloyds share price looks cheap. Here, this Fool explores whether at this price, the stock it too…

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