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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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How to try and turn an empty portfolio into £3,271 of passive income a month!

| Dr. James Fox

Many of us are looking to generate passive income. In this article, Dr James Fox explains how he'd try to…

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Zero savings? I’d use Warren Buffett’s method to try and get rich

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

By applying Warren Buffett’s buy-and-hold investment strategy, investors can position their portfolios to unlock potentially strong long-term gains.

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At 42p, is now the time to buy Lloyds shares?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Lloyds shares continue to trade below 50p despite the bank posting £3.9bn in pre-tax profits. Is this a buying opportunity,…

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Top Stocks

“My largest FTSE 100 holding is…”

| The Motley Fool Staff

In this article, three Fools shine a spotlight on the biggest FTSE 100 position in their investing portfolios right now!

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2 UK dividend shares I’d love to buy for a growing second income!

| Royston Wild

I think these FTSE 100 and FTSE 250 shares are a great way for investors to make a second income.…

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3 reasons why I’d buy high-yield Aviva shares!

| Royston Wild

Aviva shares offer exceptional long-term investment potential. Here's why I'm hoping to buy the high-yield share when I next have…

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£20 a day invested in the stock market could create passive income of £43k a year!

| Ben McPoland

Investing just £15 a day in the stock market could create a massive passive income stream in future thanks to…

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Dividend Shares

Nearing 52-week lows, here’s what the charts say for Aviva shares

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith goes through a visual depiction of different financial metrics relevant for Aviva shares and interprets whether it's time…

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2 FTSE 100 shares I aim to buy next week

| Cliff D'Arcy

I've been waiting ages to buy these two undervalued FTSE 100 shares. I hope to make superior returns via both…

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Is easyJet’s share price the FTSE 250’s greatest bargain?

| Royston Wild

Our writer has been scouring the FTSE 100 and the FTSE 250 for the best value stocks to buy. Here's…

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Growth Shares

Should I buy Formula One shares?

| Gordon

Formula One shares have been flying since the company's IPO in 2017, but is there more growth around the corner?…

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9% from FTSE 100 shares! I’d build a high-yield portfolio right now

| Christopher Ruane

Current market opportunities give a chance to build a high-yield portfolio without moving beyond the FTSE 100. Christopher Ruane explains…

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I’d put £15,000 into FTSE 100 shares to target dividends of £1,000+ a year for life

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer explains how he'd buy a handful of blue-chip FTSE 100 shares at their current prices to try and…

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7%+ dividend yields! 2 cheap FTSE 250 stocks I’d buy for passive income

| Royston Wild

I'm searching for top value stocks to buy in August. Here are two from the FTSE 250 I'm aiming to…

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This Warren Buffett share yields 3%. Why does he own it?

| Christopher Ruane

Warren Buffett has held on to a share that yields less than headline interest rates and has fallen 3% in…

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5 cheap shares I’d buy with a spare £5,000

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane runs through a handful of cheap shares he'd happily add to his portfolio in today's market for their…

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The £3-a-day passive income plan I’d use

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane explains how he'd aim to build lifelong passive income streams by putting a few pounds a day into…

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How to turn a £20k ISA into a £9,386 yearly second income

| Harshil Patel

Dividends can offer a superb second income. Our writer outlines his thinking and what he’d do to try and make…

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Are these really the best stocks to buy right now?

| Alan Oscroft

What do most people think are the best stocks to buy in today's market? After 2022 tech stock falls, the…

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How to try and become a Stocks and Shares ISA millionaire by 2040!

| Christopher Ruane

Some key investing principles could improve our writer's (or anyone's) chance of becoming a Stocks and Shares ISA millionaire in…

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£2k to invest? 2 investments I’d make in a Stocks and Shares ISA this year

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Hunting for the best US and UK stocks to buy? Here are two industry leaders I’m tempted to buy in…

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Scottish Mortgage Investment Trust is underperforming. Should I get out now?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Scottish Mortgage Investment Trust hasn’t participated in the global tech stock rally this year. And Edward Sheldon is wondering if…

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Forget savings accounts! I’d buy penny stocks as inflation cools

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Penny stocks are notoriously volatile. But with economic conditions improving, some of these tiny enterprises may be set to skyrocket!

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Why the FTSE 100 looks poised to explode higher

| Kevin Godbold

The surprising truth about why the FTSE 100 could well blast above its all-time high of just over 8,000, and…

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Stock market recovery 2023: a rare opportunity to build a £1m ISA?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Capitalising on bargains during the 2023 stock market recovery could help investors propel their Stocks and Shares ISAs to new…

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When will RC365 shares crash?

| Dr. James Fox

RC365 shares have been a big investment story in recent weeks, up 531% in six months. Dr James Fox predicts…

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How to invest £200 a month in UK shares to target a £51,400 second income

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Investing in UK shares could unlock a lucrative second income to help establish a more lavish lifestyle, even starting from…

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How to turn an empty portfolio into £98,154 of additional income!

| Dr. James Fox

We'd all love an additional income, but it may seem unachievable. Here, Dr James Fox explains how to generate a…

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Should I buy FirstGroup shares?

| Stephen Wright

FirstGroup shares look like a good investment opportunity. But what’s the big red flag that’s putting Stephen Wright off the…

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How to take £5 a day and build passive income streams

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Zaven Boyrazian explains a simple three-step process to help start generating a passive income, even with as little as £35…

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I’d buy these 2 FTSE 100 stocks in August

| Charlie Keough

This Fool is on the lookout for FTSE 100 stocks he can add to his portfolio in August. Here he…

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The Aston Martin share price has doubled. Could it double again?

| Christopher Ruane

The Aston Martin share price has soared 123% in 2023. Here our writer considers whether there could be more gains…

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Could Ocado shares be a winning long-term investment?

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane considers whether putting Ocado shares in his shopping basket today could turn out to be a lucrative move…

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Can I still make a million from RC365 shares?

| Alan Oscroft

The chance to make a quick million doesn't come along very often. After soaring, could RC365 shares be the way…

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Here’s 1 unloved income stock I’m buying, with a 7% payout!

| Sumayya Mansoor

Sumayya Mansoor examines why this income stock could be ideal for passive income despite its chequered past.

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With a £216m debt cut planned, is now the time to buy Aston Martin Lagonda shares?

| Gordon

Aston Martin Lagonda shares have been flying in recent months. Gordon Best investigates whether new efforts to cut debt present…

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Generating a second income within an ISA

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Edward Sheldon highlights a simple strategy involving dividend stocks that investors can potentially use to create a second income.

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Here’s 1 recession-proof penny share I’d buy for growth and returns

| Sumayya Mansoor

This Fool explains why this penny share could experience growth and provide solid returns despite the gloomy macroeconomic picture at…

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Starting today, could I turn £100 into £1m with a Stocks and Shares ISA?

| James Beard

History tells me there's a chance that investing a small amount today in a Stocks and Shares ISA could growth…

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Investing For Beginners

With £1k to invest, here are 3 ways to find cheap shares

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith runs over a mix of some straightforward and some more complex methods to try and find cheap shares…

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