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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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Here’s why the Scottish Mortgage share price has dipped 10% so far in August

| Ben McPoland

The Scottish Mortgage share price has been falling in August. What has been weighing on the stock and is it…

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3 FTSE 250 shares I bought for a 7.1% yearly income

| Cliff D'Arcy

These three FTSE 250 firms pay cash yields of between 6% and 8% a year. I'll gladly collect this passive…

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Looking for dividend shares? Here’s one with a 6% yield!

| Sumayya Mansoor

This Fool is on the hunt for dividend shares and details one utility stock that fits the bill with its…

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Should I buy these 2 former stock market darlings in a Stocks and Shares ISA?

| Harvey Jones

After a bumpy summer for investors, now looks like a good time to load up a Stocks and Shares ISA.…

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I bought this growth stock and I’m up 35%!

| Sumayya Mansoor

Sumayya Mansoor explains why she added this growth stock to her holdings and also explains how her investment has done…

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Is it too late to buy this FTSE 100 stock, up 76% in 2023 so far?

| Paul Summers

This FTSE 100 stock has massively outperformed the blue-chip index without fanfare. Will this momentum continue?

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Can the boohoo share price end the year on a high note?

| Alan Oscroft

The boohoo share price fall has made a lot of investors poorer, including me. But it has to turn around…

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How to turn a stock market crash into passive income paradise

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith notes down the risks that a market crash presents, but also how it can be a great opportunity…

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Why Nvidia shares could be overvalued right now

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith explains that even though he's a big fan of Nvidia shares in the long run, he thinks the…

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This small-cap UK stock just crashed 20%. Time to buy?

| Alan Oscroft

Looking for a UK stock with big growth potential but going through a downturn due to stock market weakness? This…

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I wouldn’t ‘save’ for retirement, but I’d invest in dirt cheap FTSE 100 shares today

| Harvey Jones

I believe FTSE 100 shares will generate a far superior return to cash over the longer run. Especially at today's…

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I’d rush to buy these 2 value stocks right now!

| Charlie Keough

Current macroeconomic conditions have this Fool on the hunt for value stocks. Here he signposts two he'd buy today.

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I’d buy these 5 stocks in an empty £20k ISA to target a 5-figure passive income for life

| Harvey Jones

I'm taking advantage of FTSE 100 falls to generate maximum passive income from a portfolio of shares. These are my…

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Is this a new entry point after the BAE share price fell?

| Dr. James Fox

Dr James Fox takes a closer look at the BAE share price after the defence contractor acquired Ball Aerospace last…

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Down 12% in a week. What’s going on with the JD Sports share price?

| James Beard

Even though the company hasn't announced any bad news, the JD Sports share price has fallen 12% in a week.…

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£10k invested in easyJet shares in the crash would be worth this much now

| Alan Oscroft

In a stock market crash, just buy any fallen stock and wait for the recovery, right? Hmmm. Welcome to the…

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At 200p, should I buy cheap Rolls-Royce shares before it’s too late?

| Matthew Dumigan

With the Rolls-Royce share price more than doubling in under a year, our writer looks at whether the shares could…

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How to get rich by just investing £1,000 per month in dividend stocks

| John Choong

With the UK stock market in shambles today, is it possible for investors to get rich by just investing £1,000…

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Should I buy these cheap FTSE 100 and FTSE 250 shares in September?

| Royston Wild

August's mini stock market crash provides an excellent buying opportunity for investors to pick up cheap, quality UK shares.

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Should I buy this surging FTSE 100 stock?

| John Fieldsend

Among stocks on the FTSE 100, this hospitality firm looks like it might have excellent momentum and be an attractive…

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2 relentless UK stocks thrashing the FTSE 100!

| Ben McPoland

These world-class FTSE 100 heavyweights are investing heavily for future growth. Shareholders are benefiting as both stocks continue to outperform.

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A once-in-a-lifetime chance to buy these 2 cheap shares

| Sumayya Mansoor

Sumayya Mansoor details two cheap shares she feels could be a great opportunity not to be missed right now.

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I’m taking advantage of this rare opportunity to buy quality penny shares

| Sumayya Mansoor

This Fool explains why she’s targeting fallen penny shares after recent market volatility and explains how they could fly high.

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If I’d invested £5k in Tesla shares during the pandemic, here’s what I’d have today

| John Fieldsend

Tesla stock started to kick into gear just as the pandemic hit. How good would the returns have been if…

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Is there still time to buy Scottish Mortgage shares before it’s too late?

| Alan Oscroft

US tech stocks have been regaining lost ground. But Scottish Mortgage shares remain stubbornly low. That can't go on forever,…

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Are London Stock Exchange shares a better AI buy than Nvidia?

| Paul Summers

Returns from London Stock Exchange shares may be dwarfed by those of Nvidia. But is the FTSE 100 company actually…

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The hidden downside to using investment platforms

| Malcolm Wheatley

Investment platforms have revolutionised investing, enabling millions to take the plunge. But in terms of enabling shareholder participation and monitoring,…

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Should I buy Harbour Energy shares for their 7.8% dividend forecast?

| Alan Oscroft

Harbour Energy shares offer a high dividend forecast, and the company is past the high debts of its early days.…

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Nvidia share price surges but is it overvalued? Here’s what the charts say

| Dr. James Fox

The Nvidia share price soared in after-hours trading following the tech stock beating earnings expectations. Revenue in Q2 doubled.

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Should I buy these 7 stocks due to be promoted to the FTSE 250?

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith reveals the likely contenders to be promoted next week to the FTSE 250 and mulls over what to…

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I’d aim to turn an empty ISA into £3,057 monthly passive income

| John Fieldsend

An empty ISA? If that was my starting point, I’d look to invest in stocks to create a superb passive…

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These 2 FTSE 100 heavyweights could make me £2,050 in second income!

| Simon Watkins

These FTSE 100 stocks have strong balance sheets and solid businesses. They pay stellar dividends, and could make me a…

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Lloyds shares to 80p? Here’s what the top bank analysts are forecasting

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith reviews the current forecast for Lloyds shares from the other major banks, including the rationale behind it.

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Could RC365 shares be a ‘pump and dump’?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

RC365 shares shot up spectacularly earlier in the year but are now falling hard. Could the stock have been a…

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Near 52-week lows, are Persimmon shares a good buy for income and growth?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Persimmon shares have been hammered over the last year. Could they provide attractive returns for long-term investors from here?

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How to try and turn a £20k ISA into a £16,400 annual second income

| Alan Oscroft

If I were starting today and looking to build a nice second income, here's how I'd go about it using…

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3 Warren Buffett quotes every Stocks and Shares ISA investor should know

| Alan Oscroft

In need of guidance for investing in a Stocks and Shares ISA? Here's some from an ace investor who's not…

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Investing a £20k ISA in this FTSE 100 value stock could give me income of £2,000 a year

| Harvey Jones

This FTSE 100 value stock offers an incredible yield of 10% a year. Can such a dizzying level of dividend…

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Will the Lloyds share price ever recover?

| Harvey Jones

I think the Lloyds share price looks like an unmissable bargain. But I've been saying that for years and it…

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A once-in-a-decade opportunity to buy cheap FTSE 100 shares?

| John Fieldsend

FTSE 100 shares are undeniably at a low ebb right now. Is it time to take this opportunity to buy…

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