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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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Is this the optimal moment to create passive income? Here’s what the charts say!

| Dr. James Fox

We'd all love a passive income. Here, Dr James Fox explains how it could be easier than ever to generate…

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At £2.08p, are Rolls-Royce shares overvalued? Here’s what the charts say!

| Dr. James Fox

Rolls-Royce shares are the recovery story of the year. With the stock trading above £2, Dr James Fox takes a…

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How many Lloyds shares do I need to buy to make a £1,000 passive income?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Lloyds shares are paying a near-6% dividend yield as earnings surge from rising interest rates. But is the bank actually…

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With interest rates at 5.25%, are Stocks and Shares ISAs still worth it?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Savings accounts are paying healthy levels of interest right now. However, Stocks and Shares ISAs offer higher returns over the…

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5.8%+ dividend yields! 2 FTSE 100 stocks for investors to consider

| Charlie Carman

Many FTSE 100 stocks offer big dividends, but these two beat the index average. Investors may wish to consider them…

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I’d buy 9,100 shares of this rising penny stock for £1,000 a year in passive income

| Ben McPoland

This penny stock in the pawnbroking industry has jumped 17% in 2023. Here's why I think it could deliver both…

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1 excellent FTSE 250 stock I’d buy in August without hesitation

| Ben McPoland

This writer is extremely bullish on one well-known FTSE 250 stock that has long delivered handsome returns for shareholders.

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Here’s the London Stock Exchange dividend forecast for 2023 and 2024!

| Royston Wild

Dividends from London Stock Exchange shares have soared in recent decades. Current forecasts suggest this trend is set to continue.

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Searching for a second income? I’d buy these top dividend stocks without hesitation

| Paul Summers

Generating a second income from the stock market isn't hard if you know what to look for. Our writer set…

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Second income for £10 a day? Here’s how

| Christopher Ruane

By putting aside a tenner each day, this writer reckons he could set up growing second income streams thanks to…

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5 steps to earn £500 in monthly passive income

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane explains a handful of steps he'd take to set up passive income streams in the stock market, with…

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I’d invest a £20K Stocks and Shares ISA today to target £10K in dividends over 5 years

| Christopher Ruane

This writer reckons that the current market offers some attractive long-term opportunities to invest a Stocks and Shares ISA for…

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No long-term savings? I’d use the Warren Buffett method to build wealth

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane draws some lessons from the mega-successful investing career of Warren Buffett when considering how to grow his own…

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Buying 10,810 cheap Tesco shares would give me dividend income of £1,200 this year

| Harvey Jones

Tesco shares combine a healthy dividend yield with growth prospects. The business has done well in a competitive market so…

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Scottish Mortgage holds Nvidia, Tesla and Amazon yet it’s still falling. Should I sell?

| Harvey Jones

Scottish Mortgage shares have suffered a torrid time despite the fund's exposure to resurgent US tech. Why did I even…

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How I’d invest £20k in a Stocks and Shares ISA to build long-term wealth

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Explore the battle between growth and dividend stocks to discover a good method for building long-term wealth in a Stocks…

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The Capita share price is near a 27-year low! Is this a rare chance to get rich?

| Charlie Carman

The Capita share price has sunk to lows not seen since 1995. Could this be a once-in-a-lifetime buying opportunity for…

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A hidden ex-penny stock to buy for the electric vehicle revolution

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

This ex-penny stock is quietly thriving in the electric vehicle industry and appears on track to keep capitalising on the…

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Should investors hurry to sell this amazing value stock?

| John Choong

Next shares have shone thus far in 2023. But with risks rising from lower inflation and higher rates, is it…

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Are Barclays shares undervalued? Here’s what the charts say!

| Dr. James Fox

Barclays shares are regularly cited as being among the cheapest on the FTSE 100. Dr James Fox takes a closer…

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No ISA savings? I’d follow these 3 Warren Buffett tips to get richer

| Ben McPoland

Warren Buffett has made an incredible fortune in the stock market. Ben McPoland explains how he'd tap into his accumulated…

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At 43p, is this the time to buy Lloyds shares?

| Dr. James Fox

Lloyds shares have great potential, but they're weighed down by investor pessimism. Dr James Fox takes a closer look at…

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What are the best shares to buy for the stock market rally in 2023?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

By chasing the latest trends in the stock market rally, investors will likely miss the best shares. Zaven Boyrazian explains…

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Turning a small ISA into a £200k portfolio (in less than 10 years)

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

With a regular savings plan and a smart investment strategy, it’s possible to build up significant wealth within an ISA,…

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UK shares to buy now: what I’d do with a £1,000 lump sum

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Zaven Boyrazian explains his strategy for investing a £1,000 windfall in the stock market and where to start searching for…

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How to unlock lifelong passive income by investing £20,000 in an ISA

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Zaven Boyrazian demonstrates how using an ISA could possibly leave investors £28,000 richer building a long-term passive income portfolio.

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2 FTSE 100 value shares I’d buy, and 1 I’d avoid!

| Royston Wild

These FTSE 100 shares offer eye-popping value for money. But one of them is still too risky at today's prices,…

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“The next new $1trn stock will be…”

| The Motley Fool Staff

There are a very select few stocks that have seen their market cap exceed $1trn. And those that bought shares…

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2 cheap FTSE 250 shares I’d buy during the summer sales!

| Royston Wild

I'm building a list of top stocks to buy when I next have spare cash to invest. Here are two…

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3 FTSE 100, FTSE 250 and AIM shares to own as the UK economy sinks

| Royston Wild

I'm looking for the best stocks to buy for these tough times. Here are a few contenders -- including one…

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3 penny stocks to buy now, before it’s too late?

| Alan Oscroft

Some penny stocks look like they might not be penny stocks for much longer. Here are three that I think…

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5 reasons why Legal & General shares are too cheap

| Cliff D'Arcy

Legal & General shares have been declining all year. Cliff D'Arcy explains why he thinks they are still a bargain.

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Learn the passive income secrets of the UK’s ISA millionaires

| Alan Oscroft

What's the best way to build up a passive income pot in an ISA? Well, who better to ask than…

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Close to its 52-week lows, this Warren Buffett stock looks like great value

| Stephen Wright

Down 16% this year, which Warren Buffett stock does Stephen Wright think is great value?

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Here’s why I bought this exciting penny share with its 4% payout

| Sumayya Mansoor

Sumayya Mansoor explains why she added this penny share, with its enticing dividend yield and exciting growth prospects, to her…

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Falling UK shares could be a great opportunity to boost wealth!

| Sumayya Mansoor

With UK shares trading at lower levels, our writer explains why and how she sees an opportunity to capitalise and…

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Why I’m making a second income from stocks at 52-week lows

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith outlines how he can buy stocks that have fallen in value and maximise the dividend potential as part…

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Is Rolls-Royce stock a buy after surging past £2? Here’s what the charts say

| Ben McPoland

Rolls-Royce stock has been on fire so far this year and has now gone above the £2 barrier for the…

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The BT share price has tumbled back to its 52-week low. Time to buy?

| Paul Summers

The BT (LON:BT-A) share price is struggling again, but is this now the perfect contrarian investment? Paul Summers takes a…

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Lifelong passive income for £25 a week? Here’s how

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith explains how to reap the benefits of passive income in the future by working hard and reinvesting even…

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