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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 buy this penny stock for long-term growth and returns?

| Sumayya Mansoor

This Fool takes a closer look at whether or not this penny stock could be a shrewd addition to her…

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3 reasons I just bought BP shares

| Cliff D'Arcy

With the oil price leaping to $90, BP shares are on the rise once again. But we bought them in…

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I’d buy 7,200 shares of this rare FTSE 250 stock for £1,000 a year in passive income

| Ben McPoland

The FTSE 250 is packed with stocks that offer investors the prospect of both growth and income. Here's one priced…

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2 bargain FTSE 100 shares under £3 right now

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith reviews two FTSE 100 shares that he believes are cheap for different reasons and that could rally over…

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If I’d bought £5k of Glencore shares 5 years ago, here’s what I’d have

| Cliff D'Arcy

Glencore shares have been under pressure since they peaked in January. Yet they've been one of the FTSE 100's star…

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2 FTSE 100 shares I bought for huge cash rewards

| Cliff D'Arcy

With bumper dividend yields of 8% and 10% a year, I just had to buy these two FTSE 100 shares.…

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Dividend Shares

How to turn a Stocks and Shares ISA into a source of passive income

| John Choong

Can building a diversified portfolio of dividend stocks and funds within a Stocks and Shares ISA generate a steady stream…

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Down 47%, but is the Entain share price about to rocket? 

| Kevin Godbold

Despite past problems, the FTSE 100’s Entain looks like it’s moving into a growth phase that could drive the share…

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Here’s why the Ashtead share price dipped 5% today

| Ben McPoland

The Ashtead share price dropped 5% today after the plant hire group posted its Q1 results. Does this dip represent…

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Is it time to buy Ocado shares ?

| Michael Que

Ocado shares have fallen over 70% from their highs. As the company rapidly expands its technology solutions, should I take…

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What’s going on with the Helium One share price?

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith reviews the recent company updates regarding drill progress and points out why the Helium One share price has…

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3 absurdly cheap dividend shares yielding 7%+ I’d buy in September

| Paul Summers

Paul Summers highlights three bargain dividend stocks that could all generate huge amounts of passive income for risk-tolerant investors.

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At just under 42p, is Lloyds’ share price a prime FTSE 100 bargain?

| Simon Watkins

Lloyds’ share price at just under 42p looks a bargain, with the bank having good fundamentals and dividends, but it…

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What’s going on with the Diageo share price in 2023?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

The Diageo share price has fallen more than 10% this year. So, what has driven this fall? And can the…

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Down 42% in 2023, this FTSE 100 stock is a bargain in plain sight

| Andrew Mackie

Jam-packed with bargains in the FTSE 100, Andrew Mackie explores why he recently added this beaten-down stock to his portfolio.

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5 dirt cheap UK stocks I’d buy right now in a SIPP

| Harvey Jones

Top UK stocks are trading at bargain prices after recent market volatility. Here's five I'd pop in to my self…

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If I’d put £10k in Fundsmith Equity and Scottish Mortgage 5 years ago I’d have this much now

| Harvey Jones

Fundsmith Equity and Scottish Mortgage have suffered in recent stock market volatility. Do they still merit their huge popularity?

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Which will be worth more in 2030? IAG or easyJet shares?

| Stephen Wright

According to Ryanair CEO Michael O’Leary, change is coming for European air travel. Stephen Wright looks at what this means…

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Best British shares to consider buying in September

| The Motley Fool Staff

We asked our writers to share their ‘best of British’ stocks to buy this month, including one household name and…

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

| Royston Wild

The Rolls-Royce share price still looks like a brilliant bargain despite further strength. So should I be adding it to…

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2 value stocks I’d love to buy in September to try and get rich!

| Royston Wild

I'm aiming to snap up these UK value stocks when I next have cash to invest. Here's why I think…

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This top FTSE 100 share turned £5k into £2m+! Should I invest in its spin-off?

| Ben McPoland

Ashtead Technology (LSE: AT.) appears to be following in the footsteps of its former FTSE 100 parent. Does this make…

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Just released: the 3 best growth-focused stocks to buy in September [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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Up 150% in 5 years, should I buy this growth stock?

| Sumayya Mansoor

This Fool digs deeper into this growth stock which she noticed has been soaring for several years. Is now a…

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Up 18% in a week! Is the boohoo share price set to make investors fortunes again?

| Harvey Jones

The boohoo share price is finally showing signs of life for reasons that quickly become clear. It could be a…

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With a 4% payout, here’s a cheap FTSE 250 stock I like the look of

| Sumayya Mansoor

Sumayya Mansoor breaks down a FTSE 250 stock she’s eyeing up for her holdings with its passive income opportunity and…

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I’d buy this FTSE 100 stock whether we see a stock market crash or not

| Sumayya Mansoor

Some believe a stock market crash could happen soon. Whether or not it does, our writer details a FTSE 100…

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At 115p, are BT shares a screaming value buy?

| Kevin Godbold

BT shares have a forward-looking dividend yield near 6.5%, but is the telecoms giant good value and as cheap as…

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Where will Alphabet stock be in 1 year?

| John Choong

Alphabet stock has been on a tear this year as AI advancements continue to benefit the shares. So where will…

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Down 94%! Is penny share WANdisco now ridiculously oversold?

| Ben McPoland

Now a penny share priced at 78p, WANDdisco (LON:WAND) appears to be down if not yet out. So could this…

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How I’d start an ISA to target a second income of £40,803 per year

| Simon Watkins

With a little saving early on, investment in high-yielding stocks, and reinvestment of dividends, I could generate a second income…

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£10k to invest? This 3-stock portfolio could generate over £700 passive income per year

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Edward Sheldon explains how a £10k investment in UK shares could potentially generate a significant amount of passive income every…

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Should I rush to buy this FTSE 100 giant currently at 52-week lows?

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith presents reasons for and against buying the stock of a well-known FTSE 100 company with a struggling share…

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Are Imperial Brands shares the greatest bargain in the FTSE 100?

| Paul Summers

Should the dreadful performance of Imperial Brands shares be overlooked due to the exceptionally low valuation? Paul Summers runs the…

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1 top-notch FTSE 100 stock to buy in September while it’s on sale

| Ben McPoland

This Footsie share is more than 50% below its all-time high. But it looks set to eventually recover and could…

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Forget gold! I’d buy dirt cheap shares now and hold them for decades

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

While gold remains a popular refuge from volatility, investing money in top-notch, dirt cheap shares for the long run could…

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1 absurdly cheap FTSE 250 stock I’d buy today

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

This FTSE 250 stock has been one of the best performers over the last decade, yet it continues to trade…

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10.3% yield! 1 FTSE 100 dividend share to buy in September?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

While hunting for the best FTSE 100 dividend shares, Zaven Boyrazian explores a firm currently offering one of the highest…

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3 reasons why I’m rushing to buy more Scottish Mortgage shares for my ISA

| Paul Summers

Scottish Mortgage shares have continued to fall in 2023. So why on earth is our writer keen to buy more…

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Hargreaves Lansdown investors are still buying this FTSE 100 value stock. Should I?

| Paul Summers

The Legal & General share price has lagged the FTSE 100 in 2023. But this isn't stopping investors from piling…

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