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Recently released: December’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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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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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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Top Stocks

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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Market Movers

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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This LSE stock could rise 55%, according to City analysts

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Edward Sheldon highlights an under-the-radar LSE share that could be set to provide investors with big returns... if City analysts…

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Growth Shares

This FTSE 250 stock is at 27-year lows! I think it’s time to buy

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith spots a FTSE 250 share that dropped 22% last week to levels not seen since 1996. Yet he…

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7 steps to earn a £20,000 second income

| Charlie Carman

Want to earn a £20k second income by investing in dividend stocks? Charlie Carman explains how to approach this goal…

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Which shares has Warren Buffett been buying and what does it say about the stock market?

| Stephen Wright

Warren Buffett looks to be betting on the housing market, with investments in DR Horton, Lennar, and NVR. Should UK…

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An 8% yield but down 23%, is this FTSE 100 stock now a major bargain?

| Simon Watkins

This high-yielding FTSE 100 stock’s H1 results had many good parts, but the shares fell further, so I wonder if…

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Dividend Shares

Is this high-yield dividend stock a mouth-watering buy?

| John Choong

With an attractive 7.8% dividend yield, is this high-yield FTSE 100 stock a buy for investors seeking passive income today?

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Here’s how much I’d need to invest for a £10,000 second income

| Stephen Wright

Looking to earn a second income? Stephen Wright outlines the risks and rewards associated with dividend stocks, as well as…

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I want to buy more Lloyds shares but first I’ll grab this ultra-high-yield FTSE 100 stock

| Harvey Jones

Lloyds shares look great value today, which is why I've been buying them. But I think another FTSE 100 stock…

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What’s wrong with the Aviva share price?

| Harvey Jones

The Aviva share price hasn't gone anywhere in decades, but investors still pile in. Why is it struggling and when…

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If I’d invested £5k in this hated FTSE 100 share 3 years ago here’s what I’d have now

| Harvey Jones

Everybody hates this FTSE 100 share but its performance has been so impressive that they could soon learn to love…

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Passive income stock: 4 reasons why I’d buy Aviva shares today!

| Royston Wild

I'm building a list of passive income stocks to buy when I have cash to invest. The 8%+ yield on…

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Shareholder perks: still out there, still worth having

| Malcolm Wheatley

Some companies offer shareholder benefits beyond the dividend. It varies from company to company, but such benefits can be well…

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What’s going on with Manchester United shares?

| Gordon

Since club owners announced a potential sale last year, Manchester United shares have been on a wild ride. So what's…

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Here’s a growth stock I want to buy with defensive traits!

| Sumayya Mansoor

Sumayya Mansoor explains why she likes this growth stock with its defensive characteristics as well as a passive income opportunity.

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Dividend Shares

3 UK bank income stocks whose dividends keep growing

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith runs over the case to buy income stocks from the banking sector, thanks to their increasing dividend per…

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Just released: August’s high-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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This penny share would boost my passive income with an 8.5% yield

| Sumayya Mansoor

This Fool explains why this penny share is ideal for passive income and why there is room for growth in…

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Is this 14% yielding dividend share too good to miss?

| Sumayya Mansoor

Our writer breaks down this FTSE 250 dividend share -- with its 14% yield -- and decides if she would…

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