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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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Why the abrdn share price plummeted 29% in August

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith writes about the sharp fall in the abrdn share price and points out two main factors that contributed…

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If I’d put £5k in B&M shares during the 2020 Covid crash, would I have £10k now?

| Ben McPoland

The UK stock market crashed in 2020 as the world faced up to a once-in-a-century pandemic. How have B&M shares…

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5 world-class FTSE 100 dividend shares I’ve been buying

| Harvey Jones

Recent stock market volatility has made FTSE 100 dividend shares look cheaper and their yields even bigger than before. I'm…

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£25k of savings? Here’s how I’d turn that into passive income of £12k a year 

| Harvey Jones

By investing in FTSE 100 shares at today's low prices I hope to generate a five-figure passive income stream by…

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Is this 4.8%-yielding penny stock a bargain?

| Christopher Ruane

This penny stock looks cheap, has a dividend yield approaching 5%, and is profitable. Is that enough to tempt our…

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With £1,000 to invest in September, I’d buy 35 shares of this FTSE 100 stock

| Stephen Wright

Bunzl is a FTSE 100 stock that doesn’t always get the attention it deserves. Stephen Wright thinks it’s time to…

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How I’d transform a £20k ISA into a second income worth £50k annually

| Dr. James Fox

A second income could be life-changing, and it's easier to achieve than many people think. Dr James Fox explains how…

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3 seriously underrated investment trusts to consider buying

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith runs through investment trust ideas, ranging from US small-caps to privately-listed companies, all of which he thinks could…

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How long will it take for FTSE 250 newcomers Persimmon and abrdn to return to the FTSE 100?

| John Choong

Former FTSE 100 mainstays Persimmon and abrdn were recently demoted to the FTSE 250. How can they make a return…

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My top FTSE 100 growth stock to buy in September

| Stephen Wright

Stephen Wright thinks Experian’s lagging share price is a great opportunity to add a top FTSE 100 growth stock to…

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Best AIM stocks to buy in September

| The Motley Fool Staff

We asked our writers to share their best AIM-listed stocks to buy for September, featuring one past Hidden Winners recommendation.

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14.5% dividend yield! Should I buy this FTSE 250 income stock?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

A double-digit dividend yield is usually a red flag. But is this income stock an exception, granting investors a massive…

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No savings at 30? Here’s how Warren Buffett built his wealth

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Warren Buffett has shared tremendous knowledge throughout his investment journey to becoming a billionaire. Here are his most useful tips.

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Are Lloyds shares the greatest bargain on the FTSE 100?

| Dr. James Fox

The Lloyds share price just doesn't make sense to me. Currently, it's trading for just 42p. So is this the…

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£10,250 invested in this Dividend Aristocrat could net me £1k in passive income in 2024

| Ben McPoland

Ben McPoland looks at a FTSE 100 Dividend Aristocrat that is currently sporting a massive dividend yield and assesses whether…

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How to try and turn a £10k ISA into a £4,025 yearly second income

| Harshil Patel

Dividends can help investors to build a second income. Our writer explores how he’d do so and which shares he’d…

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Are these dirt cheap FTSE 100 shares brilliant buys for September?

| Royston Wild

The FTSE is packed with excellent bargains following heavy volatility in 2023. Should value investors snap up these blue-chip shares…

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Are Lloyds shares the greatest bargain on the FTSE 100?

| Royston Wild

The price of Lloyds shares has fallen 9% since the beginning of the year. Does this mean a bargain buying…

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10.4% yield! Here’s the 3-year dividend forecast for Vodafone shares

| Royston Wild

The Vodafone share price has toppled by more than a third and driven dividend forecasts higher. Is this a dip-buying…

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Down 33% over 1 month, are RC365 shares an unmissable steal?

| Dr. James Fox

RC365 shares are among the most volatile stocks listed in the UK. Now down 33% over one month, is this…

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I’d invest a £20K Stocks and Shares ISA like this to target £1,600 in yearly dividends

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane outlines his plan to put a £20,000 Stocks and Shares ISA to work in today's market and target…

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Here’s how I could turn an empty ISA into £115k of passive income annually!

| Dr. James Fox

We'd all love to generate a passive income. But if we don't have capital, we need to accept it'll take…

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I’d target a £250 monthly passive income by investing £30,000 like this

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer sets out how he would aim to build ongoing passive income streams by investing in quality blue-chip companies…

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Warren Buffett got rich doing this

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane considers one simple investment principle from Warren Buffett that he thinks can help him build up his own…

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The 3 biggest holdings in my SIPP are…

| Paul Summers

Taking a risk-on approach, Paul Summers has a large proportion of his SIPP invested in only a few funds. Here's…

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3 dirt-cheap shares to buy in September

| John Choong

The FTSE 100 is still in negative territory in 2023 with several stocks trading on a discount. Here are three…

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2 cheap income stocks under £2 right now

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith identifies two income stocks he feels look cheap below £2 and that both have dividend yields around the…

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Could this UK-listed AI stock replicate the surge in Nvidia shares?

| Dr. James Fox

The rise in Nvidia shares has arguably been the biggest investment story of the year. Dr James Fox explores whether…

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FTSE 100 to top 8,000 again within a year? Here’s what the charts say

| Dr. James Fox

The FTSE 100 hasn't been the most rewarding index for investors in recent years. But it could be on its…

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I’d put £20,000 in these 3 stocks, for a £4,435 annual second income

| Alan Oscroft

I reckon investors seeking a second income from UK shares have one of the best opportunities that we've seen in…

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3 superb value stocks to consider before the next bull run!

| Dr. James Fox

Value stocks have the capability to transform our portfolios, but we could be waiting a long time. Dr James Fox…

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Building the ultimate beginner investment portfolio with £10k (and 7 top stocks and funds)

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

If Edward Sheldon was building a beginner investment portfolio today, he’d spread his capital over a range of funds and…

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I’d aim for a £1m portfolio with just a few UK shares

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Investors can build a £1m with index funds given enough time. But Zaven Boyrazian explains some tactics to accelerate this…

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Is RC365 the best penny stock to buy today?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

The RC365 share price is up more than 300% since the start of 2023. But can this penny stock maintain…

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Mike Ashley’s been buying ASOS shares. Should I?

| James Beard

Frasers Group, which is 70% owned by Mike Ashley, has been busy in August buying ASOS shares. Is this something…

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How to aim for a £1m Stocks and Shares ISA with just £270 a month

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Becoming a Stocks and Shares ISA millionaire is an ambitious financial goal, but it’s not as impossible as many might…

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How to turn an empty ISA into a £10k yearly second income

| Matthew Dumigan

By harnessing the power of compound returns, our writer shares what their approach would be for building a second income…

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2023 stock market correction: a once-in-a-decade chance to get richer?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Zaven Boyrazian explains how the ongoing stock market correction presents investors with a rare opportunity for market-beating returns.

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My top 3 dividend stocks to buy in September

| Stephen Wright

Stephen Wright’s top dividend stocks for September include a FTSE 100 insurer, a FTSE 250 healthcare REIT, and a food…

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3 things investors need to know about the Lloyds share price

| Stephen Wright

Stephen Wright looks into the Lloyds share price -- and what it shows about how investors are thinking about the…

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