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Just released: the 3 best growth-focused stocks to consider buying in January [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 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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Here are some lessons for young investors from Warren Buffett

| Dr. James Fox

Young investors can learn a lot from Warren Buffett, that's obvious. But one of the most important lessons is taking…

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How I’d invest £1,000 in FTSE 100 stocks as inflation cools

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

With inflation slowly easing, Zaven Boyrazian explains how he’d capitalise on discounted FTSE 100 growth stocks throughout October.

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How I’d aim to transform my monthly savings into a second income worth £5k annually

| Dr. James Fox

Many of us invest for a second income. Here, Dr James Fox explains the investing concept central to wealth creation…

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My Stocks and Shares ISA has slumped, but I’m loving it!

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Zaven Boyrazian holds a lot of growth stocks in his Stocks and Shares ISA that have been sold off. But…

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Could Lloyds shares double in value?

| Dr. James Fox

Lloyds shares have come under pressure in 2023 as interest rates have extended beyond optimal levels. But could they double…

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I’d aim for a million buying only 10 shares

| Christopher Ruane

By taking a long-term approach to investing in the stock market, this writer believes he could realistically aim for a…

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Here’s how I’d use £10 a day to try and build a £10,000 annual second income

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane explains how regularly putting aside a modest sum of money to invest could help him build a sizeable…

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Are cheap UK dividend shares a once-in-a-decade passive income opportunity?

| Matthew Dumigan

With their current affordability and promising yields, our writer explores whether now could be an ideal time to load up…

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Value stocks vs growth stocks: which should I buy for my ISA?

| Matthew Dumigan

In deciding whether to invest in value stocks or growth stocks, our writer looks at individual financial goals, risk tolerance,…

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2 beautiful FTSE 100 bargains I’m hoping to buy in November!

| Royston Wild

I'm building a list of brilliant cheap shares to buy for when I next have cash to invest. Here are…

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FTSE 100 shares have never looked so good! Have I missed the boat with this one?

| Sumayya Mansoor

Our writer explains why FTSE 100 shares are so attractive right now. But, is it too late to buy shares…

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Are we headed for a new stock market crash? Here’s what the experts say

| Alan Oscroft

Has anyone noticed that the experts are always predicting a new stock market crash, but mostly miss them when they…

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Why is the FTSE 100 down this week?

| Alan Oscroft

Why is the FTSE 100 up this week? Why is the FTSE 100 down this week? It gets asked all…

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Here’s what I’ll do if the Lloyds share price falls below 40p

| Harvey Jones

The Lloyds share price fell 2.26% yesterday, double the FTSE 100's drop of 1.17%. If it falls further, there's only…

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I just bought this FTSE 250 defence star as war breaks out

| Tom Rodgers

With conflicts breaking out in Europe and the Middle East, one FTSE 250 defence growth stock stands out above the…

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Yielding close to 4%, here’s one rock-solid passive income stock!

| Sumayya Mansoor

Sumayya Mansoor explains why she’s bullish on this passive income stock with its excellent fundamentals and solid yield.

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What’s going on with the boohoo share price?

| Gordon

Investor's in boohoo have had a rough ride in the last few years, but is the worst now over, or…

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Why the InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) share price has been soaring

| Kevin Godbold

Despite strong progress already, the clever business behind InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) could drive the share price higher. 

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If I’d invested £10k in Rolls-Royce shares at the start of 2023, here’s what I’d have today

| Muhammad Cheema

Rolls-Royce shares have been on a terrific run in 2023. Muhammad Cheema takes a look at how justified this is…

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2 exceptional FTSE 250 shares I’d buy to ride the next stock market boom

| Paul Summers

Paul Summers picks out two FTSE 250 (INDEXFTSE:MCX) stocks he thinks could deliver serious gains as and when market sentiment…

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5 world-class UK stocks I’d buy today and hold for decades

| Harvey Jones

Today's troubles present a great opportunity to buy cheap UK stocks with the aim of holding them for years. I…

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Are these FTSE 100 stocks too good to miss?

| Charlie Keough

This Fool has these three FTSE 100 stocks on his watchlist. As he considers buying them, are they simply too…

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Is now the time to buy cheap Rolls-Royce shares for dividend income?

| Royston Wild

City forecasts expect Rolls-Royce to start paying dividends again from next year and to grow them rapidly. Should I snap…

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Here’s the 2-year dividend forecast for easyJet!

| James Beard

easyJet has updated its policy for rewarding shareholders. Our writer considers what this means for the airline's dividend forecast.

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Forget gold! I’d follow Warren Buffett to try and retire early!

| Christopher Ruane

By learning from legendary investor Warren Buffett, this writer believes he could try to improve his wealth, investing in firms…

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Overlooked? Are Crest Nicholson shares the cheapest among housebuilders?

| Dr. James Fox

Crest Nicholson shares are among the worst-performing in the sector and that's saying something. However, I'm started to feel they're…

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How can I earn a £500 monthly passive income by investing in UK stocks?

| Matthew Dumigan

By focusing on dividend stocks and investing for the long term, our writer shares how they'd go about building a…

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Will Scottish Mortgage shares hit £10 again?

| Dr. James Fox

Scottish Mortgage shares have experienced an unfortunate fall from grace, halving in value. Will the stock ever see £10 again?

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Oil to $100? These FTSE 100 firms could be ready to surge

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith outlines some FTSE 100 stocks in the commodities space and some more unusual areas that could gain from…

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These growth stocks are geared for giant gains!

| Oliver Rodzianko

Oliver Rodzianko owns a portfolio largely driven by growth stocks. He discusses why these top picks are geared for greatness.

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Up 26% in a year, here’s a growth stock investors should consider snapping up

| Sumayya Mansoor

Sumayya Mansoor takes a closer look at this exciting growth stock. Its share price has been on the up recently…

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How I’d invest £250 per month to aim for a £10,600 second income

| Stephen Wright

Stephen Wright doesn't want to rely on the State Pension to fund his retirement. Instead, he’s looking to earn a…

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FTSE dividend hero alert! I think I can retire on these UK shares

| Tom Rodgers

Only a handful of FTSE companies meet my criteria to be called Britain's best businesses, says Tom Rodgers.

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Here are 2 dividend shares investors should consider buying before the market recovers!

| Sumayya Mansoor

Our writer outlines two great dividend shares that provide consistent and stable returns and could be bargain buys right now.

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3 value stocks I’d consider buying before markets jump in 2024

| Paul Summers

An abundance of bearishness means now could be a great time to go hunting for value stocks. Here are three…

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I’d buy 14,229 shares of this bank to generate £100 of monthly passive income

| Muhammad Cheema

With a dividend yield of 5.5%, Muhammad Cheema takes a look at how Barclays shares can generate a healthy monthly…

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Up less than 8% in 5 years, is the FTSE 100 a busted flush?

| Cliff D'Arcy

The FTSE 100 is up a mere 7.7% over five years. This has left the London market looking far too…

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I love the look of this FTSE 250 company for building a second income

| Gordon

There are plenty of companies in the FTSE 250 paying a high dividend, but few appear as undervalued as one…

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Dividend Shares

1 risky income stock to consider buying, and 1 I’d avoid

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith explains why he's keen to buy income stocks with a yield above 5%, but says that the risk…

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Is a 12% drop in the Rightmove share price the cue for investors to start buying?

| Stephen Wright

The Rightmove share price is under pressure as news of tougher competition is emerging. But Stephen Wright doesn’t think investors…

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