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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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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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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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Is British American Tobacco’s share price the FTSE 100’s greatest bargain?

| Royston Wild

The tobacco titan trades on an ultra-low P/E ratio and carries FTSE 100-smashing dividend yields. Is it too cheap for…

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Rolls-Royce shares have surged 107% in 2023! Will they soar even higher?

| Charlie Carman

Rolls-Royce shares are this year's top performers in the FTSE 100 index to date. Can investors expect further growth on…

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Is there a FTSE 100 crash coming? Here’s why I say no

| Alan Oscroft

It seems like we read a new headline talking up the chances of a FTSE 100 crash almost every day.…

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If I’d put £5k in Lloyds stock 3 years ago, how much passive income would I have now?

| Ben McPoland

Lloyds stock was languishing at 28p three years ago. Here's how much passive income I'd have today following a five…

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Value stocks are dead, right? No way, not for me!

| Cliff D'Arcy

Since 2009, value stocks have steeply underperformed growth shares. But all winning streaks must end -- and I see incredible…

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I’m buying this penny stock and believe it could be set to fly high

| Sumayya Mansoor

This Fool takes a closer look at a penny stock that operates in an industry that is booming and could…

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Should investors still consider Amazon shares despite strong 2023?

| Gordon

Amazon shares have been a winner in the market for a number of years, but is there more to come,…

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7.8% a year in passive income from 2 FTSE 100 stocks!

| Cliff D'Arcy

These two cheap FTSE 100 shares offer an average passive income of 7.8% a year. While one dividend is risky…

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If a stock market sell-off is coming, these are my best shares to buy!

| Paul Summers

Will the latest market wobble turn into a mass sell-off? Our writer has a list of the best shares to…

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Here’s one FTSE 250 stock I like as economic turmoil continues

| Sumayya Mansoor

Sumayya Mansoor breaks down this FTSE 250 stock that she believes could combat inflation and boost her holdings.

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Here’s why I think Aviva shares could be the FTSE 100’s best buy

| Alan Oscroft

Aviva shares rise on expectation-busting first-half results. But if the firm's refocus pays off, I could see a lot more…

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I’d snap up cheap BAE Systems shares at £10 today!

| Ben McPoland

BAE Systems shares have delivered handsome returns over the last year and are currently priced at £10. Here's why I…

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With the Admiral share price soaring, is the stock a buy after earnings?

| Stephen Wright

As the Admiral share price rises after its trading update, here’s why Stephen Wright thinks the FTSE 100 insurance company…

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5 actions I’d take with a stock market crash

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith explains various specific investment actions he'd take if a stock market crash unfolds at some point in the…

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Here are 2 dividend stocks yielding more than the inflation rate!

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith takes the current 7.9% inflation rate and offers some dividend stocks that have the ability to generate income…

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Are Glencore shares a no-brainer buy to turbo-charge passive income?

| Simon Watkins

Glencore shares have fallen 28% on China growth fears and mixed H1 results, but with solid fundamentals and a near-9%…

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9 shares that Fools have been buying!

| The Motley Fool Staff

Our Foolish freelancers are putting their money where their mouths are and buying these shares in recent weeks.

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How to turn a £20k ISA into a £17,423 yearly second income

| John Fieldsend

If I was starting from scratch with an ISA account, I think I'd aim to turn it into a useful…

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Inflation falls to 6.8%! Here’s what it means for investors

| John Choong

Inflation has fallen to its lowest level in over 17 months, but the FTSE 100 remains flat. Here's what this…

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With a spare £1,000, I’d boost my passive income with these FTSE 250 dividend stocks

| Stephen Wright

Stephen Wright thinks that two FTSE 250 REITs with 7% dividend yields look like great opportunities for investors looking for…

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I’d buy £1,750 of these dividend shares to gain triple-digit passive income for life

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Dividend shares play a critical role in an income investor’s portfolio. Zaven Boyrazian explores one cash-generative enterprise in the energy…

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Down 25% in August! Should I buy this 8% high income FTSE stock today? 

| Harvey Jones

This FTSE 100 income stock yields 8% a year and looks better value than it did after the recent crash.…

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Is NOW the time for me to finally buy Tesla stock? Here’s what the charts say!

| Royston Wild

The Tesla share price has shot through the roof this year. And investor interest remains strong. But is the company…

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One top FTSE 100 stock to buy for returns and growth

| Sumayya Mansoor

This Fool explains why she likes the look of this FTSE 100 information services business and would consider adding it…

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BAE Systems shares look dirt cheap!

| John Fieldsend

After its first-half update last week, BAE Systems shares got a small boost. Despite this, I think they’re still looking…

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Is HSBC one of the best FTSE 100 dividend stocks? Here’s what the charts say!

| Royston Wild

I think HSBC's near-6% dividend yield is worth serious attention right now. Here's why I'd buy the FTSE 100 stock…

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This is a value stock I don’t want to miss, with a 5% payout

| Sumayya Mansoor

Sumayya Mansoor explains why this banking giant falls into the value stock territory and could be a great opportunity.

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6% yield! This dirt-cheap stock is perfect for passive income

| Sumayya Mansoor

Looking to boost her passive income, our writer explains why this mining business could be perfect for her holdings.

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This is what Warren Buffett bought and sold last quarter

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith discusses the key stocks that Warren Buffett bought and sold recently, and what this indicates about his mindset…

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I just bought this FTSE 100 share for bumper income!

| Cliff D'Arcy

Although this FTSE 100 share has lost value over a year, I expect a much better performance to come. While…

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Up 61% in 2023, are Marks and Spencer shares about to rejoin the FTSE 100?

| John Fieldsend

It’s been a terrific year for Marks and Spencer shares and they're now closing in on the FTSE 100. Is…

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