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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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Why now could be the time to buy dirt cheap GSK shares!

| Royston Wild

The GSK share price provides excellent all-round value at current levels. I'm looking to add it to my own portfolio…

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Reckitt raises its dividend, is now a good time to invest in the shares?

| Kevin Godbold

Fast-moving consumer goods business Reckitt defies its doubters and edges towards growth, but the shares remain steady, for now. 

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Dividend Shares

2 dividend shares for August that aren’t banks or mining stocks

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith turns his mind to the month ahead and finds two dividend shares. He believes now could be the…

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Here’s why British American Tobacco shares could be the FTSE 100’s best buy

| Alan Oscroft

British American Tobacco shares have been in a decline. But the latest first-half results have given them a modest boost.

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Now over $530,000, should I buy more Berkshire Hathaway shares?

| Gordon

With Class A Berkshire Hathaway shares now over half a million dollars each, Gordon Best considers whether there is still…

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Rolls-Royce shares rocket higher, but are they still a good investment?

| Kevin Godbold

This turnaround is turning, but this is only the beginning and there’s likely to be more to play for with…

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A 10% dividend, but down 12%, this high-yield star looks cheap to me

| Simon Watkins

With a strong core business and a high-yield dividend that would allow investors to double their money in 10 years,…

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Lloyds profit surges, but will the share price ever follow?

| Alan Oscroft

So profits rise again, but the Lloyds share price falls. Business as usual, then. But banking sector gloom must end…

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Will this be the last time we see THG shares below £1?

| John Fieldsend

THG – formerly The Hut Group – shares are on the up and up. At just below £1, are they…

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Reach shares leap on reassuring update, are they still a bargain?

| Kevin Godbold

The situation isn’t perfect, but I think I’m seeing good value in Reach shares and a business that looks set…

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9% yield! I’d buy Legal & General shares for big dividend income

| Harshil Patel

Legal & General shares have a long history of growing dividends. Our writer looks at the past, present and future…

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10%+ yields! Here are the top 7 highest dividend yield stocks in the FTSE 100

| John Fieldsend

The FTSE 100 has been sliding lately, which has resulted in some tasty dividend payouts. Here are the seven companies…

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These under-the-radar UK shares have been flying. Are they still worth buying?

| Paul Summers

Our writer picks out two lesser-known UK shares that have been vastly outperforming the market. Is there more to come?

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I’m buying cheap FTSE shares before the next stock market rally to aim for a million

| Harvey Jones

We've just had one small stock market rally, and I'm hoping we will have another one soon. I'm getting ready…

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I’d buy these 5 FTSE shares to turn an empty £20k ISA into a second income of £5,701 a year

| Harvey Jones

Dividend-paying FTSE 100 stocks are a brilliant way to generate the second income I need for my retirement. Here's what…

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5 shares that Fools own for passive income

| The Motley Fool Staff

Here at The Motley Fool, we believe owning some dividend-paying stocks for passive income is crucial to ensuring you have…

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2 FTSE 100 shares I’d buy in a heartbeat!

| Cliff D'Arcy

The FTSE 100 has leapt 6% since 7 July, yet many of its stocks look incredibly cheap. Here are two…

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Glencore shares seem cheap but something looks wrong

| Kevin Godbold

I’m tempted by Glencore shares because of the cheap-looking valuation but this one thing bothers me – am I being…

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10.2% yield! Here’s the British American Tobacco dividend forecast to 2025

| Royston Wild

British American Tobacco shares offer gigantic dividend yields based on current forecasts. But do they make the FTSE 100 share…

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Turning an empty ISA into a tax-free second income of £30k a year!

| Charlie Carman

Using a Stocks and Shares ISA to invest for a second income has notable advantages. Here's how our writer would…

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At last, is this the turning point for the Vodafone share price?

| Cliff D'Arcy

The Vodafone share price has plunged by over 40% in the last 12 months. But a positive trading update has…

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6% dividend yield! Should I buy high-yield Rio Tinto shares for a second income?

| Royston Wild

I'm searching the FTSE 100 for the best high-yield stocks to buy for my portfolio. Could Rio Tinto shares be…

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Is this 4% dividend-yielding stock ideal for passive income?

| Sumayya Mansoor

Sumayya Mansoor takes a closer look at a passive income stock. Should she buy or avoid the stock for her…

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Could Hargreaves Lansdown shares be turning a corner?

| Christopher Ruane

This writer sees reasons for optimism in a recent trading update. So is he ready to put money into Hargreaves…

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1 cheap FTSE 100 stock to buy for growth and returns

| Sumayya Mansoor

Sumayya Mansoor examines a FTSE 100 stock she believes could be a great addition to her holdings for growth and…

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How I’d turn a £0 Stocks & Shares ISA into a £10k second income

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith explains how he'd start from £0 and build a Stocks & Shares ISA pot that can pay him…

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No savings at 30? I’d invest £5 a day in an ISA to target £22k yearly in passive income

| Harvey Jones

When I retire, I want to look forward to a heap of passive income. I think the best way to…

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Are Games Workshop shares still the FTSE’s best growth buy?

| Alan Oscroft

Games Workshop shares have made a few investors into millionaires, after a superb run. But how much further growth is…

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Down 26% in 2023, is the Dr Martens share price a screaming buy signal?

| Mark Tovey

I think the Dr Martens share price slip is temporary. The company has a stock buyback programme under way, strong…

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Are Croda International shares a Warren Buffett-style opportunity right now?

| Kevin Godbold

Quality business Croda International just reported fallen sales and profits with cash flow up, but the shares may bounce back.

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Great products and dividends make this FTSE 100 stock look cheap to me

| Simon Watkins

Down 9% from its high this year, but with new product approvals and good dividends, this FTSE 100 heavyweight now…

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Giving up my £5 daily coffee can create lifelong passive income from dividend stocks!

| Ben McPoland

Sacrificing a daily habit that costs a small amount of money and redirecting the savings into dividend stocks could help…

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My Unilever shares are up 5% as sales soar! Yet they’re still cheap and I’m buying more

| Harvey Jones

Unilever shares have struggled for years but today investors like me have something to celebrate. They still look good value…

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Our summer holidays are up in flames. Will easyJet shares get burned?

| Harvey Jones

Investors in easyJet shares have had a bumpy ride in recent years. Now they have a new worry as heatwaves…

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If I had an empty ISA I’d start filling it up by investing in National Grid shares today

| Harvey Jones

National Grid shares will never smash the markets, but with luck should deliver reliable income and growth for years to…

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3 FTSE shares I’ll be watching like a hawk in August

| Paul Summers

Paul Summers picks out three FTSE shares that he'll be checking in with next month as they release updates to…

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If I’d invested £5k in FirstGroup shares 3 years ago here’s what I’d have today

| Harvey Jones

FirstGroup shares have smashed the FTSE 250. Now I'm wondering is this a flash in the pan or a sign…

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Turning an empty portfolio into £1,510 a week using FTSE 250 stocks!

| Dr. James Fox

The FTSE 250 may offer the potential for higher returns compared to the FTSE 100. Here, Dr James Fox explains…

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2 growth stocks I wouldn’t touch with a hazmat suit

| Mark Tovey

When it comes to selecting growth stocks, not all that glitters is gold. Here's why I'm bearish on fintech firm…

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£15K in savings? Here’s how I’d aim to turn that into a second income of £5K+ a year!

| Ben McPoland

Could this writer earn a £5,000 second income by investing £15,000 today with a long-term mindset? Here, he explains why…

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