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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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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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Looking for high yields? Here’s one stock with an 8% payout!

| Sumayya Mansoor

This Fool explains the lure of high yields as well as reviewing one stock that currently has an 8% dividend…

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Growth Shares

If I’d invested £1k in Marks and Spencer shares at the start of 2023, here’s what I’d have now

| Paul Summers

Marks and Spencer shares have massively outperformed the UK stock market year-to-date. Can this form continue?

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Could MasterBrand shares be a bargain under $15?

| Gordon

MasterBrand shares have been climbing steadily over the last year since spinning off. But are they still a bargain under…

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Are NIO shares a hidden gem in the electric vehicle space?

| Gordon

Nio shares were a favourite of the market in 2021, but after falling heavily since, are they now a potential…

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These 2 UK dividend shares look cheap! Here’s why I’d buy

| Charlie Keough

Dividend shares are a great way to generate passive income, more so given racing inflation. Here, this Fool targets two…

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Value Shares

Is this high-flyer the biggest bargain on the stock market?

| John Choong

The UK stock market is filled with bargains. With this stock down 60% down from its pre-pandemic levels, is this…

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Beware the RC365 share price bubble

| James Beard

I believe the RC365 share price is showing all the signs of an unsustainable bubble. But it might take a…

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Is the BP dividend safe?

| Kevin Godbold

Is BP’s almost-5% dividend yield as safe as it seems, or could there be trouble ahead for the big oil…

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Is Fundsmith Equity a screaming buy for my Stocks and Shares ISA?

| Harvey Jones

Investors love Terry Smith's Fundsmith Equity but lately it's had a disappointing run. Does it belong in my Stocks and…

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Is Hargreaves Lansdown the most undervalued stock on the FTSE 100?

| Dr. James Fox

This FTSE 100 stock has slumped as interest rates have risen, despite an intriguing tailwind. Dr James Fox takes a…

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Is this the cheapest tech stock on the NYSE? Here’s what the charts say

| Dr. James Fox

Technology stocks notoriously trade with very high multiples, but this NYSE-listed social media firm doesn't. Dr James Fox explores.

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5 dirt cheap FTSE shares I’m buying today for passive income

| Harvey Jones

As the FTSE 100 dips, this is a brilliant time to buy more of my favourite dividend shares to generate…

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2 top penny stocks I’d buy to hold to 2030!

| Royston Wild

Penny stocks can be highly volatile. But they also have the potential to deliver spectacular long-term returns. Here are two…

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Near a 52-week low, this FTSE 100 stock looks like a buy to me

| Stephen Wright

Halma shares are close to their 52-week lows after an earnings wobble. But Stephen Wright thinks this FTSE 100 stock…

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Here’s one of my best stocks to buy and hold for 10 years

| Sumayya Mansoor

Sumayya Mansoor explains why this could be one of the best stocks to buy with a view to holding it…

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36% discount! Here’s the next FTSE 100 stock I’m buying in August

| Ben McPoland

Ben McPoland sets out the case for investing in this unique FTSE 100 company run by a famous US billionaire…

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As UK shares struggle, here’s one top pick to buy for my holdings

| Sumayya Mansoor

Our writer explains the recent troubles of UK shares and breaks down one opportunity that has come up due to…

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One soaring penny stock I’d buy today under 45p

| Charlie Carman

This penny stock is a pioneer in developing solid state batteries, which could have the potential to surpass lithium-ion technology.

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Dividend Shares

A 15% yield? Is this FTSE 250 dividend forecast achievable?

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith notes the dividend forecast for a UK banking stock, but questions if it's too good to be true…

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1 Warren Buffett tip that’s helped me build wealth

| John Fieldsend

People travel across the world to hear Warren Buffett give out tips on investing at his company’s meetings. Here’s perhaps…

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5 stocks to buy for a second income before it’s too late?

| Alan Oscroft

Looking for a second income from investing in UK shares? I reckon there are so many top value choices now,…

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4,000 ISA millionaires! Here’s how I’d target a £1.4m Stocks and Shares ISA today

| John Fieldsend

The number of UK citizens who have reached £1m in ISA accounts now stands at 4,000! Here’s how I’d aim…

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Dividend Shares

Here’s how I’d invest my first £1k in high-yield stocks

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith breaks down what makes a high-yield stock a viable investment and outlines some specific examples he could buy…

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Could ITM Power shares keep moving up?

| Christopher Ruane

After the hydrogen energy firm struck a positive forward-looking note in its final results, should this writer buy ITM Power…

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7 FTSE 100 superstocks

| G A Chester

Despite a challenging economic backdrop, a number of FTSE 100 stocks have reached all-time highs in recent months. Here are…

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Who’d bet $1.6bn on a stock market crash?

| Alan Oscroft

The headlines are full of stock market crash fears right now. And one big US investor just put a lot…

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How much could I earn from £1,000 from Lloyds shares over 3 years?

| John Fieldsend

Lloyds shares look like one of the biggest dividend payers for the next three years. How much could I earn…

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How the Marks and Spencer share price could double within two years

| Kevin Godbold

This turnaround is working and the Marks and Spencer share price is responding well. Here’s why I’d buy it now,…

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The discounted Aviva share price offers a potential dividend bonanza

| Simon Watkins

The Aviva share price is trading at a discount. But the firm offers high dividends and consistently profitable growth, making…

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Are miners the FTSE 100’s best value stocks?

| James Beard

With all of them experiencing share price falls over the past six months, are the FTSE 100's miners currently the…

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Value Shares

Quick! 3 incredibly cheap shares investors should consider now

| John Choong

With many FTSE 100 stocks trading below their historical averages, here are three cheap shares to consider buying before it's…

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Are BP shares a good investment for my ‘green’ portfolio?

| Oliver Rodzianko

BP is contending for its shares to be ‘green’ and ESG-friendly, but there are stronger candidates in my portfolio with…

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Rolls-Royce shares and Ocado are smashing the FTSE 100. Can they still make me rich?

| Harvey Jones

Investors holding Rolls-Royce shares and Ocado Group have made small fortunes lately. So have I left it too late to…

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10.1% yield! This could be the very best dividend share on the entire FTSE 100

| Harvey Jones

This dividend share pays the highest income on the FTSE 100 and I think there's a pretty strong chance it…

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Are National Grid shares a screaming buy as the FTSE 100 dips?

| Harvey Jones

The FTSE 100 is sliding and National Grid shares are falling too. They look cheaper than for some time, so…

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The FTSE 100 index could hit 8,000 again in 2023

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

The FTSE 100 has struggled in 2023. However, Edward Sheldon believes the index is still capable of generating solid returns…

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2 UK dividend shares I’d buy for a second income of £1,140!

| Royston Wild

I think these two shares alone could help investors to make a four-figure second income. Here's why I'd buy them…

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A deeply misvalued FTSE 250 stock! Here’s what the charts say

| Dr. James Fox

Morgan Advanced Materials is a FTSE 250 global engineering company that trades at a significant discount to its peers. Dr…

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