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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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At £2.20, are Rolls-Royce shares still cheap?

| Dr. James Fox

Less than a year ago, Rolls-Royce shares traded as low as 64p. So with the stock now pushing above £2,…

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‘The Big Short’ is preparing for a stock market crash!

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Micheal Burry believes there’s still too much speculation and that a stock market crash is coming soon. Is he right?…

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How I’d aim to turn an empty ISA into a second income of £25k per year!

| Alan Oscroft

We all invest in the hope of some day drawing down a comfortable second income, don't we? I wish I'd…

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2023 recovery: a once-in-a-lifetime chance to build a £2m Stocks and Shares ISA?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

The 2023 recovery continues to provide investors with a rare opportunity to potentially build a multimillion-pound Stocks and Shares ISA.

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My top 2 UK growth stocks for the next decade and beyond

| Matthew Dumigan

Our writer shares their favourite British growth stocks and gives several reasons why they think they're among the best to…

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Saving for retirement? I’d rather buy cheap UK shares to build a better pension

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Investing in dirt cheap UK shares using a SIPP could be a far better way to build a chunky pension…

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I’d buy these top dividend shares to target a £50k yearly passive income

| Matthew Dumigan

In pursuit of building a sizeable passive income stream from dividend payments, our writer shares which UK income stocks they'd…

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A once-in-a-decade chance to snap up dirt-cheap FTSE 100 shares!

| Matthew Dumigan

With analysts saying the UK stock market looks cheap, our writer shares why they think now is an ideal time…

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If I’d put £10k in Lloyds shares 5 years ago, here’s what I’d have today!

| Dr. James Fox

Once the darling of the FTSE 100, today, Lloyds' shares trade for just a fraction of their pre-financial crash price.…

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Are Manchester United shares as undervalued as the media suggests?

| Dr. James Fox

On Tuesday, Manchester United shares experienced their worst day of trading since listing 11 years ago. Dr James Fox takes…

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Do RC365 shares live up to the hype? Here’s what the charts say

| Dr. James Fox

RC365 shares seems to be among the most hyped stocks listed in the UK this year. Dr James Fox explores…

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The Aviva share price hits a year low! Is it time to consider buying?

| Dr. James Fox

The Aviva share price has been on a steady downward trajectory in 2023. Dr James Fox explores whether the current…

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One penny stock I just can’t stop buying at 9p!

| Ben McPoland

This penny stock has fallen 40% over the past year despite eye-catching progress being made at the company in recent…

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8.8% dividend yield! Should I buy cheap Direct Line shares for passive income?

| Royston Wild

Direct Line's dividend yields are approaching double-digit territory. But would I be better off buying other cheap shares for passive…

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8% a year from the FTSE 100? Here’s how I hope to get 12% instead

| Harvey Jones

The FTSE 100 offers a great opportunity to build long-term wealth from UK blue-chip stocks. Here's how I plan to…

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With £2k to invest, I’d buy 201 National Grid shares for £116 in yearly income

| Kevin Godbold

National Grid looks well-placed for the energy revolution and the shares are attractive with an almost 6% dividend yield.

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One multi-billion dollar reason to buy Tesla shares

| John Fieldsend

What will the future be like for Tesla shares? I see one multibillion dollar reason that it might be very…

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Can I get rich by listening to Warren Buffett?

| John Fieldsend

Warren Buffett has spent a lifetime giving out simple yet thoughtful advice on investing. Could I use it to build…

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8% yield! Here’s one dividend stock investors should consider

| Sumayya Mansoor

Sumayya Mansoor breaks down this dividend stock with its enticing yield and decides whether or not she would buy some…

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2 FTSE 100 stocks investors should consider for juicy returns

| Sumayya Mansoor

Our writer takes a closer look at these two top FTSE 100 stocks with their excellent records of increasing shareholder…

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A 30% growth rate? Here’s the BP dividend forecast for 2024/25

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith calculates the dividend forecast for BP going forwards and notes how it could be a smart buy for…

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I’d invest £20,000 in these 3 shares to target a £3,650 annual second income

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane explains how a long-term approach to investing could hopefully help him generate £10 a day in second income…

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Diversify faster, with investment trusts

| Malcolm Wheatley

Tradable just like shares, investment trusts have long offered instant diversification and lower costs than funds. If trusts aren’t already…

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Should I buy high-flying penny stocks Costain and DX Group?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Edward Sheldon takes a look at two penny stocks that are having a great run in 2023. Could they be…

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3 reasons to consider buying the Apple stock dip now

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith notes the China headlines impacting Apple stock, but argues that there are several reasons why this is actually…

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Dividend Shares

BP shares look cheap. Should I buy them today?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

BP shares currently sport a low valuation and offer an attractive dividend yield. Are they worth Edward Sheldon buying though?

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I’d buy shares in Legal & General to generate annual passive income

| Muhammad Cheema

Legal & General shares have performed poorly over the last year. However, they're still a great way to generate passive…

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5 top passive income ideas: here’s what the experts say

| Alan Oscroft

Even if we stick to the stock market to build up a passive income, there are still a number of…

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Should I buy BAE Systems shares at £10? Here’s what the charts say

| Harshil Patel

BAE Systems shares are approaching an all-time-high. Our writer considers what's next for this established defence stock.

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How I’d create a bumper second income from an empty Stocks and Shares ISA

| Matthew Dumigan

Starting out with an empty ISA, our writes explains how they'd invest in dividend stocks to build a sizeable yearly…

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If I’d invested £5k in Taylor Wimpey shares 5 years ago here’s what I’d have now

| Harvey Jones

Taylor Wimpey shares look like a terrific bargain today, but I'm wondering whether longer-term investors have made money.

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How I’m preparing for a stock market crash

| John Fieldsend

The signs are a stock market crash might be heading our way. But I'm not worried. Here’s how I’ll be…

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If I’d bought £1k of Centrica shares at the start of 2023, here’s what I’d have now

| Paul Summers

Centrica shares have continued to absolutely thrash the market and prove our writer wrong. Is he finally ready to buy?

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Is the RC365 share price a world-class opportunity to lose lots of money fast?

| Harvey Jones

Early bird investors have made fortunes from the RC365 share price and good luck to them. I have no fear…

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4 FTSE 100 and FTSE 250 stocks I’d buy for long-term passive income!

| Royston Wild

These Footsie and FTSE 250 stocks could be a great way for UK share investors like me to target a…

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“My top stock market sector for 2024 (and beyond) is…”

| The Motley Fool Staff

Where would you begin looking in the stock market for 'the next big thing' from a long-term buy-and-hold investing perspective?

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2 FTSE 100 dividend stocks I’m avoiding like the plague this September!

| Royston Wild

These cheap FTSE 100 stocks are tipped to pay dividends that could supercharge my passive income. But I'd still rather…

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Here’s how I’m capitalising on the current stock market volatility!

| Sumayya Mansoor

This Fool explains how she’s attempting to make the most of the recent issues facing the stock market to buy…

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14% yield! Is this income stock an opportunity or one to avoid?

| Sumayya Mansoor

Our writer takes a closer look at this income stock with its high dividend yield and decides whether or not…

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British American Tobacco shares: bad for my health but great for my wealth

| Georgia Tivadar

British American Tobacco shares have shed 23% this year and lost a significant market, but I see more than a…

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