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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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2 unloved FTSE 100 shares I snapped up in August

| Ben McPoland

Our writer explains why he recently bought two FTSE 100 shares despite both of them badly underperforming over the last…

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8%+ yields! A pair of income shares I’d buy today to hold for decades

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane explains why he sees strong future dividend potential from a couple of income shares that both offer yields…

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Up 27% so far this year, could the easyJet share price keep soaring?

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer considers some factors weighing on the outlook for the easyJet share price after its strong performance so far…

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With this UK tech share price in pennies, is it doomed?

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane has been watching the S4 Capital share price tumble while deciding whether to sell or hold. What should…

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Are Games Workshop shares worth considering?

| Gordon

Games Workshop shares are up an impressive 44% in 2023 so far. But is there more room to grow? Gordon…

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The Prudential share price rises on H1 results. Time to buy?

| Alan Oscroft

The Prudential share price puts it on a high valuation for the sector. But the ambitious chase for Asian growth…

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Can Direct Line Insurance Group shares hit 300p again under the incoming chief?

| Kevin Godbold

Direct Line Insurance Group shares are charged with positive potential, but can the new chief make it happen for shareholders?

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Up 5% in a day! Are these 3 FTSE stocks the best shares to buy before the next rally? 

| Harvey Jones

I'm looking for the best shares to buy following the recent sell-off and yesterday's rebound highlighted three that may recover…

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Does the Marks & Spencer dividend forecast look tempting?

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane mulls the dividend forecast for Marks & Spencer and considers whether he ought to add the shares to…

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I’m loading up on cheap FTSE shares while I can

| Christopher Ruane

Although the headline FTSE 100 hit a high point this year, this writer reckons there are still bargain shares to…

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5 cheap shares I’m eyeing for September

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane outlines a handful of cheap shares he'd happily add to his portfolio in coming weeks if he had…

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Has there ever been a better time to buy Vodafone shares?

| Christopher Ruane

With Vodafone shares changing hands for pennies, Christopher Ruane explains what he likes about the shares -- and some of…

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Persimmon share price at 10-year low! Is it time to buy?

| Dr. James Fox

The Persimmon share price has fallen 30% over 12 months and 65% in the past two years. Dr James Fox…

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Down 25%, this FTSE 100 star looks like a passive income gem

| Simon Watkins

This FTSE 100 giant has been hit by China fears, but it generates huge earnings, pays a 9.3% yield, and…

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2 FTSE 100 shares I hope to keep until I die

| Cliff D'Arcy

I bought one of these FTSE 100 shares last July and added the second this month. But I regard both…

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A superb FTSE 100 dividend stock I’d buy for long-term passive income

| Matthew Dumigan

Looking for passive income opportunities? Our writer takes a closer look at a company with a long history of generous…

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How I’d aim for a £41,240 second income using dividend shares

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Building a large passive income using dividend shares could be a realistic prospect in the long run, even for investors…

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3 FTSE 250 stocks whose dividends can’t stop growing

| Paul Summers

Looking for passive income? Paul Summers picks three stocks from the FTSE 250 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) that can't stop throwing cash back…

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4 shares Fools think are destined for the FTSE 250

| The Motley Fool Staff

In this compilation post, four Fools make an argument for a stock that they believe will reside in the FTSE…

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Should I buy these FTSE 100 dividend stocks in September? Here’s what the charts say

| Royston Wild

These FTSE 100 stocks are brilliant buys for any income portfolio. Here's why I'll be buying more of them when…

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8%+ yields! 4 high-yield dividend stocks I’m looking at for September

| Royston Wild

These high-yield shares offer market-beating dividend forecasts. Here's why I'm aiming to buy one or more of them when I…

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3 key investing lessons that could help me build wealth

| Christopher Ruane

This trio of investing lessons help guide our writer when he chooses shares to buy for his portfolio. Here, he…

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Just released: August’s lower-risk, high-yield stock 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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5 things that could take high-flying Rolls-Royce shares to 600p

| Ben McPoland

Ben McPoland considers five big catalysts that could help push Rolls-Royce shares towards the £6 mark over the next few…

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Fundsmith looks like a no-brainer buy

| John Fieldsend

Fundsmith has offered outstanding returns in the last few years. Here’s why I think it’s a great buy for the…

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Yielding 5%, is this defensive stock perfect to boost passive income?

| Sumayya Mansoor

Sumayya Mansoor takes a closer look at whether this utility stock could be a good addition to her holdings for…

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How to earn a second income with just £250 a month!

| Charlie Carman

Investing regularly in the stock market can be a good strategy to earn a second income, especially when adopting a…

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I hold this FTSE 100 share for fat cash dividends

| Cliff D'Arcy

This FTSE 100 share has lost 20% of its value since its March highs. But I will hold this stock…

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Is now the time to sell my Persimmon shares?

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane owns shares in Persimmon. Given recent signals about the direction of the housing market, should he cut his…

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What’s wrong with the Tesla share price?

| Harvey Jones

The Tesla share price has fallen 10% in the last month as margins shrink and market competition grows. Is it…

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Looking for great shares to buy? 3 factors to consider

| Christopher Ruane

These three considerations help guide our writer's choices when he is choosing shares to buy for his portfolio. Below he…

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How I’d aim for a £40k second income using the Warren Buffett method

| John Fieldsend

The Warren Buffett method is a tried and tested way to build wealth in the stock market. Here’s how I’d…

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The Lloyds share price doesn’t make sense

| John Fieldsend

The Lloyds share price has fallen yet further. What is going on here? And is there an opportunity to buy…

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Up 78% in a year, have I missed the boat with this FTSE 100 stock?

| Sumayya Mansoor

Our writer looks at whether it’s too late to buy this FTSE 100 stock for her holdings after its excellent…

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Turning an empty ISA into extra income of £18,000 per year!

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane outlines how he would combine regular investment and a long-term horizon to target an £18,000 extra income each…

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Here’s how I’d start investing today with £500

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer sets out how he would start investing from scratch today if he had never bought shares before and…

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I just bought into this hedge fund on the cheap!

| Cliff D'Arcy

Usually, hedge funds are only available to the super-rich. But I bought the cheap shares of this leading asset manager…

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2 FTSE 250 stocks (including a 7.1% yield!) I’d love to buy in September!

| Royston Wild

The FTSE 250 is home to some of London's best value stocks to buy. Here are two I'll be looking…

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Here’s why this could be one of the best UK growth stocks to buy right now

| Alan Oscroft

With so many big dividend stocks looking cheap, it's easy to overlook our top growth stocks. This one just posted…

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Are BP shares undervalued? Here’s what the charts say!

| Dr. James Fox

The fluctuation of BP shares is highly correlated to the price of energy. But the stock trades at a discount…

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