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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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3 FTSE 100 ‘super stocks’ that investors can’t afford to ignore

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Over the long run, these three FTSE 100 companies have made investors a lot of money thanks to their high…

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A FTSE 100 retail stock to consider as Wilko collapses

| G A Chester

Here's what's happened at discount chain Wilko, and where it went wrong. What does its collapse mean for other value…

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Should I load up on Esperion Therapeutics shares under $2?

| Gordon

Esperion Therapeutics shares have been climbing over the last few days after it presented positive clinical data. So is now…

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How I’d build the ultimate beginner portfolio with £5k and 9 FTSE shares

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith splits up his theoretical £5k into areas targeting growth, income and wild card picks, all from the FTSE…

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3 ways to invest for £500 in monthly passive income!

| Charlie Carman

Charlie Carman outlines three different approaches stock market investors could take to earn £6,000 a year in passive income.

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Should I buy an 8% yield share or a growth stock with a 50% potential gain?

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith weighs up whether it's better for him to invest in a high potential return from a growth stock,…

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These UK stocks jumped in August. Is there more to come?

| Paul Summers

Not every stock in the market had a bad time last month. Paul Summers picks out three winners from August…

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Up 175% in a year! Rolls-Royce shares have gone too far, too fast but I’ll still buy them 

| Harvey Jones

I've been wary of adding to my holdings of Rolls-Royce shares in case they peak and crash but now I…

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£5 could be the turning point for TUI shares

| John Fieldsend

Even though TUI shares keep falling, forecasts suggest that the current share price of less than £5, might be a…

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When will the Vodafone share price reach £1 again?

| James Beard

The Vodafone share price last closed above £1 on 6 March. Our writer's been crunching some numbers to assess when…

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I’d try to turn a £20k Stocks and Shares ISA into income of £15,180 a year for a life in the sun

| James Beard

Our writer explains how he wants to use his Stocks and Shares ISA to generate a healthy five-figure income and…

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Warren Buffett is buying housebuilders. Should I do the same?

| James Beard

Regulatory filings show that housebuilders are attracting the attention of Warren Buffett. Our writer asks whether they should be on…

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If I’d invested £10k in BP shares 3 years ago, here’s what I’d have today

| Harvey Jones

BP shares have enjoyed a nice climb in recent years, but the dividend isn't what it was. So should I…

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Best British value stocks to buy in September

| The Motley Fool Staff

We asked our freelance writers to reveal the top value shares they’d buy in September, including a double nomination for…

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Here’s what the charts say about these top FTSE 250 value stocks

| Royston Wild

These top FTSE 250 shares are on sale! Here's why I'd snap them up in my Stocks and Shares ISA…

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2 cheap FTSE 100 shares I’m considering buying in September!

| Royston Wild

These UK blue-chip stocks offer large dividend yields and rock-bottom P/E ratios. Here's why I think they're great buys for…

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Just how high could the Nvidia share price go?

| Alan Oscroft

The Nvidia share price has trebled in just a year, when tech stocks in general have looked a bit weak.…

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These 4 shares just got dumped from the FTSE 100!

| Cliff D'Arcy

From 18 September, these FTSE 100 shares will be demoted to the FTSE 250 index. They include two financial firms,…

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Just released: August’s small-cap stock recommendation [PREMIUM PICKS]

| Mark Rogers

We believe the UK small-cap market offers a myriad of opportunities across a wide range of different businesses and industries.

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Should I rush to buy ASOS shares while they’re still under £5?

| Ben McPoland

ASOS shares have crashed 92% over the last five years. Should I invest in the fast fashion firm now in…

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7%+ yield! I’d buy this FTSE 250 share today

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane sets out his reasoning for buying into a FTSE 250 share that sells for pennies despite a strong…

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I wish I’d never bought this FTSE 100 share!

| Cliff D'Arcy

I bought this FTSE 100 share last July after it plunged in 2022. Unfortunately, the share price kept on falling,…

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A once-in-a-decade chance to buy Hargreaves Lansdown shares near a 10-year low?

| Charlie Carman

Hargreaves Lansdown shares currently trade near levels not seen since early 2013. Is this a rare chance for me to…

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Looking for quality stocks to buy? Here’s one with a 5% yield

| Sumayya Mansoor

Sumayya Mansoor is looking for the best stocks to buy for her holdings and breaks down this real estate investment…

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Up 36% in a year, here’s a FTSE 250 stock set to soar further!

| Sumayya Mansoor

Our writer takes a closer look at this FTSE 250, which has been on a great run recently, and there…

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2 dividend stocks I’m eyeing for September

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer explains why this pair of dividend stocks has caught his eye as potential additions to his portfolio in…

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5 investing lessons from Warren Buffett as he turns 93

| Cliff D'Arcy

Investing guru Warren Buffett turned 93 this week. Here are five investing lessons from a man who has $120bn, even…

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Why I think the Lloyds share price could be the FTSE 100’s best bargain

| Matthew Dumigan

On the hunt for the best UK stock market bargains? Our writer shares three reasons why they think the Lloyds…

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M&S shares are back in the FTSE 100! Time to buy?

| Alan Oscroft

Here's why this could be the best time to buy Marks and Spencer (M&S) shares in the past 20 years,…

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Is this the best UK value share to buy right now?

| Christopher Ruane

This British value share has caught our writer's attention. He already owns and it would happily buy more. Here's why…

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Here’s why I’ve got my eye on Ferrari shares

| Gordon

Ferrari shares have been racing to new highs since entering the market in 2015. But is there more growth around…

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Should I buy Scottish Mortgage shares after Nvidia surge?

| Dr. James Fox

Nvidia is Scottish Mortgage's fourth largest holding. After the US stock's surge, should we paying Scottish Mortgage shares more attention?

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Is the Kainos share price set for a golden decade?

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane considers the latest news from software provider Kainos -- and the long-term outlook for the share price.

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Is the Kodal Minerals share price heading for a fall?

| Christopher Ruane

The Kodal Minerals share price has soared and crashed in the past few months. What’s going on -- and should…

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Down 32% this year, is it time to buy this high-yield LSE stock?

| Simon Watkins

Its H1 results pushed this high-yield stock lower, but the business looks solid, the growth plans look exciting, and it…

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Will the Rolls-Royce share price hit £6?

| Dr. James Fox

Rolls-Royce shares ticked upwards last week after UBS suggested the British engineering stock could triple in the coming years.

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If I’d put £5k in Greggs shares 10 years ago, here’s how much I’d have now

| Ben McPoland

Greggs shares have generated some tasty returns for shareholders since 2013. But can they keep on delivering for the next…

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This monthly dividend stock is at a 52-week low. I’d buy it today for lifelong passive income

| Stephen Wright

Stephen Wright has a REIT at a 52-week low on his buy list. With 25 years of growth and monthly…

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A lifelong second income for just £3 a week? Here’s how I’d do it

| Harvey Jones

Generating a second income from UK dividend shares is a brilliant way of funding a comfortable retirement. This is my…

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Here’s how much I’d need to invest in dividend stocks for £500 in monthly passive income

| Paul Summers

Investing in the stock market is one of very few ways of generating truly passive income, according to our writer.…

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