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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 value stocks I’d love to buy following the mini crash!

| Royston Wild

These three UK blue-chip shares are brilliant buys at current prices, according to our writer. Here's why he wants to…

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Down 20%+, 2 cheap dividend shares I’m looking to buy following the mini market crash!

| Royston Wild

I'm searching for the best dividend shares to buy for my portfolio as summer draws to a close. Here are…

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A rare chance to build a £100k Stock & Shares ISA as the market dips! Here’s what the charts say

| Dr. James Fox

The FTSE 100 is a prime hunting ground for value investors. Dr James Fox explains why this could be a…

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At a 52-week low, is the British American Tobacco share price too cheap to ignore?

| Stephen Wright

The British American Tobacco share price is at its lowest point this year. But does a 9% dividend yield justify…

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How to turn a 20k ISA into a £12,805 yearly second income!

| Dr. James Fox

UK residents can take advantage of the tax-efficient ISA wrapper to earn a sizeable second income. Dr James Fox explains…

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This FTSE 250 stock is up 100%! Can it rise more?

| John Choong

This stock has risen admirably over the past year and has been one of the FTSE 250's main winners. Should…

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4 steps to earn £1,000 a month in passive income!

| Dr. James Fox

We'd all love to earn a passive income. Here, Dr James Fox outlines the steps that could create a second…

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AI: Should I buy RC365 shares instead of Nvidia shares? What do the charts say?

| Dr. James Fox

RC365 shares have surged since a recent announcement about an AI project. Dr James Fox explores whether they're better value…

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Near a 52-week low, is Rio Tinto the FTSE 100’s best value stock?

| Charlie Carman

Rio Tinto shares trade near a 52-week low, but do the company's fundamentals mean it could be the best value…

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When will the Lloyds share price reach £1 again?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Is the Lloyds share price on track to hit the magic £1 threshold in 2023? Or should investors steer their…

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How I’d use Warren Buffett’s tactics to aim for a £500 monthly dividend income

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

The Warren Buffett method of investing is simple, but effective. And investors can use it to make a chunky dividend…

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2 top FTSE 100 stocks to buy during a sell-off

| Stephen Wright

While the stock market battles with wage growth fuelling inflation, Stephen Wright has two of the FTSE 100’s best businesses…

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Will the stock market crash next week?

| Harvey Jones

We seem to be on the brink of a stock market crash right now, as economic problems mount. Here's what…

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9% yield! My once-in-a-decade chance to buy this dirt cheap FTSE 100 dividend stock

| Harvey Jones

This ultra-high yielding FTSE 100 dividend stock is trading at a similar level to a decade ago and I'm all…

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5.5% yields! Here’s the dividend forecast for Admiral shares for 2023 and 2024

| Royston Wild

Admiral shares still offer FTSE 100-beating dividend yields at current prices. So should I buy the insurance giant for my…

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Down 70% to 62p! Is this unloved penny stock set for a massive rebound?

| Ben McPoland

This 62p penny stock has been crushed recently due to the Hollywood strikes. But they won't last forever and this…

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“The next new £1bn UK stock will be…”

| The Motley Fool Staff

Three of The Motley Fool UK's contract authors put forward their case for the next UK stock to see its…

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Is now the right time to invest a Stocks and Shares ISA?

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane explains why he is putting spare cash in his Stocks and Shares ISA to work in the dog…

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Zero savings? I’d use these 3 key Warren Buffett techniques to build wealth

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane outlines a trio of investing lessons from the career of Warren Buffett that he hopes can improve his…

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My £5 a day second income plan

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer explains how he'd use a spare £5 each day to invest in blue-chip companies and earn dividends to…

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Here’s how I’d aim to start earning £100 in weekly passive income

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane explains how he'd drip-feed money into dividend shares to target a long-term passive income.

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I’m taking advantage of this rare opportunity to buy FTSE 100 stocks

| Charlie Keough

Given that FTSE 100 stocks look cheap, this Fool plans to capitalise and snap up some undervalued stocks. Here's how…

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Dirt cheap UK dividend shares to buy before it’s too late?

| Alan Oscroft

I see a lot of cheap dividend shares in all sorts of market sectors. Here are some I think might…

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How to target £1m by investing £750 a month in a Stocks and Shares ISA

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Investing money regularly through a Stocks and Shares ISA can lead to major wealth in the long run, potentially even…

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Investing in penny stocks? 3 critical metrics to watch closely

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Zaven Boyrazian highlights how he filters out mediocre penny stocks from consideration and what red flags to look for when…

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This dividend stock has humungous comeback potential! Should investors buy today?

| John Choong

This dividend stock used to be the FTSE 100's biggest, but has fallen due to a weak housing market. Can…

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I don’t care if the stock market crashes in 2023. I’m buying bargain shares today

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Jeremy Grantham is predicting a new stock market crash. But should investors ignore his warnings and keep investing anyway? Zaven…

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7% dividend yields! 2 FTSE 100 shares I’m considering buying following the recent mini-crash

| Royston Wild

These FTSE 100 shares offer spectacular all-round value. Here's why I'm aiming to snap them up for my portfolio when…

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At 42p, Lloyds shares look cheap! Here’s what the charts say

| Dr. James Fox

Lloyds shares have fallen further in recent weeks as the market prices in more interest rate rises. Dr James Fox…

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Start hunting for bargain UK shares before the stock market recovers

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

The time to buy UK shares is when they’re cheap, not expensive. And there are plenty of bargains in the…

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How to make a passive income with just £300 a month in 2023

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Deploying this long-term passive income strategy may help investors to build a sizeable income stream, even starting with small sums.

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Here’s one value stock I’d snap up today!

| Charlie Keough

This Fool is on the hunt for value stocks. Here, he delves deeper into one he's been tracking and explains…

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Is Rolls-Royce’s share price too cheap to miss? Here’s what the charts say!

| Royston Wild

This FTSE 100 engineer is 109% more expensive than a year ago. But are Rolls-Royce shares still a strong buy…

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2 superb FTSE 100 stocks to buy before the next bull market!

| Ben McPoland

Thinking about which stocks to buy this summer? Our writer explains why he's buying these two FTSE 100 shares ready…

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4 FTSE 250 value stocks I’d buy without delay!

| Royston Wild

I think these FTSE 250 stocks are too cheap to miss right now. Let me explain why I'm aiming to…

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Is Lloyds’ share price too cheap to ignore? Here’s what the charts say!

| Royston Wild

The Lloyds share price has slumped in recent months. Does this represent a great chance for investors to grab a…

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Is BAE Systems’ share price a brilliant FTSE 100 bargain? Here’s what the charts say!

| Royston Wild

The BAE Systems share price looks cheap compared to those of its industry rivals. So should I add the FTSE…

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3 ‘boring’ shares I was excited to buy!

| Cliff D'Arcy

On my list of shares to buy, these three stocks are perhaps the least thrilling. But I have high hopes…

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With just a 2% payout, here’s why I rate this dividend stock highly!

| Sumayya Mansoor

Sumayya Mansoor explains why she thinks this dividend stock is a good option for her holdings, to boost passive income.

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I just bought these FTSE 100 shares for juicy income!

| Cliff D'Arcy

These FTSE 100 shares have all tumbled in the market downturn since 31 July. I've happily snapped them up for…

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