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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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Should I sell Rolls-Royce shares and invest my 90% profit in BT Group?

| Harvey Jones

My Rolls-Royce shares have been flying but is now the time to plough my profit into the next big FTSE…

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FTSE 100 or US stocks: which should I buy now?

| Cliff D'Arcy

Bucking 2023's strong trend, the FTSE 100 index has easily beaten the S&P 500 over the past two weeks. But…

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Below 74p, are Vodafone shares now the bargain of the century?

| John Fieldsend

Vodafone shares are now at a bargain basement price and offer one of the FTSE 100’s best dividends. Are they…

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Is this under-the-radar value stock a buy this summer?

| Gordon

With passenger numbers returning to near pre-pandemic levels, Gordon Best takes a closer look at a value stock that may…

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What are the best stocks to buy for the second half of 2023?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

The stock market is performing well in 2023 and Ed Sheldon sees further upside ahead. Here are some of his…

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Buying cheap income shares today could be a once-in-a-lifetime chance to retire early

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane has been buying FTSE 100 income shares with what he sees as unusually high yields. Here's why he's…

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My once-in-a-decade chance to fill a Stocks and Shares ISA with cheap FTSE stocks

| Harvey Jones

UK equities still look cheap despite this week's market rebound and I'm looking to buy a heap of them inside…

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Is the Persimmon share price set to soar from here?

| Alan Oscroft

The Persimmon share price has responded well to lower-than-expected June inflation figures. But the pain might not be over yet.

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£40K in savings? Here’s how I’d aim to turn that into a second income of £20K a year!

| Christopher Ruane

Could this writer earn a £20,000 second income by investing £40,000 wisely today and taking the long-term view? He thinks…

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How I turned my Stocks and Shares ISA around and started building wealth

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Edward Sheldon highlights five simple moves that have helped him generate better long-term investment returns within his Stocks and Shares…

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This top savings account pays 6.15% a year! But I’d rather buy Aviva shares

| Harvey Jones

Aviva shares have had a disappointing year, but they've still delivered a total return of 10%, something no bank deposit…

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These FTSE 100 stocks could now be brilliant bargain buys

| Paul Summers

Positive news on inflation has pushed the FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) back up. Our writer picks out two stocks he…

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Warren Buffett thinks it’s time to buy the UK stock market

| James Beard

In 2001, Warren Buffett proposed a way of assessing whether stock markets are fairly valued. His measure suggest the UK…

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Income opportunity of the decade? I’ve just bought this FTSE 100 stock for its 10% yield

| Harvey Jones

This FTSE 100 stock offers one of the highest yields around, and I think there's a good chance it could…

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I’d use these methods for targeting a lifetime of passive income!

| Charlie Keough

Building a passive income is a smart way to put money to work, especially with high inflation. Here, this Fool…

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How Persimmon shares could make me a passive income of £560!

| Royston Wild

Persimmon's share price is recovering. But current dividend yields still suggest the FTSE 100 share could be a great stock…

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Why buying dividend stocks could be a no-brainer for passive income

| Alan Oscroft

We all have our own ideas on how to invest to generate some long-term income. Here, I explain why I…

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Is this a once-in-a-decade opportunity for FTSE 100 investors?

| Alan Oscroft

Dividends and share buybacks look strong, and inflation has slowed more than expected. That's got to be good for the…

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How Aviva shares could make me a second income of £910!

| Royston Wild

Aviva's shares could really help me to boost the second income I make from UK shares. Here's why I'm aiming…

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If I’d put £5,000 into RC365 Holding shares 16 months ago, would I have over £100k today?

| Ben McPoland

The RC365 Holding (LSE:RCGH) share price has gone stratospheric since June. Have I missed the boat here or could there…

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Can easyJet shares make me rich?

| Kevin Godbold

easyJet’s third-quarter update shows the business is performing well, but can the shares make a good long-term investment now?

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Spotlight on FTSE 100 stock Barratt Developments

| G A Chester

Barratt Developments has just released the first trading update from one of the big volume builders since April. Here's what…

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Value Shares

I’ve just missed a brilliant chance to buy cheap Taylor Wimpey shares. Will I get another?

| Harvey Jones

Taylor Wimpey shares have been flying in recent days as markets anticipate peak interest rates. Are they still good value?

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The Scottish Mortgage share price looks like a no-brainer buy for me

| Alan Oscroft

The Scottish Mortgage share price is on the up a bit now, but the discount is still huge. I probably…

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I’ve been buying ‘hated’ UK shares for weeks. Now they’re flying

| Harvey Jones

Top UK shares have been trading at rock-bottom valuations in recent months, so I bought as many as I could…

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Up 12% in a week! Is this my once-in-a-decade chance to buy Persimmon shares?

| Harvey Jones

Persimmon shares trade at similar levels to 10 years ago but now could be a great time to buy them…

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3 reasons to buy British American Tobacco shares today

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane offers a trio of considerations that help explain why he recently added more British American Tobacco shares to…

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Nvidia stock: time to sell and bank some profits?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Edward Sheldon has been very bullish on Nvidia stock recently. However, he just sold some of his shares in the…

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2 lithium penny stocks to consider holding for 10 years

| James Beard

I've been researching how I can start investing in lithium. Two penny stocks have recently caught my attention. But am…

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8% dividend yield! Is this FTSE 250 share a brilliant bargain?

| Mark Tovey

FTSE 250 firm NextEnergy Solar Fund is offering an 8% dividend yield. In addition, the company has a compelling growth…

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Now’s the time to invest in the FTSE 100’s best value stocks

| James Beard

I think the best value stocks in the FTSE 100 can currently be found in the housebuilding sector. Here's why…

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With an 8% yield but down 22%, Glencore shares look a bargain to me

| Simon Watkins

Glencore shares have lost 22% from January, but with an 8% yield, great trading operations, and earnings set to exceed…

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9% dividend yield! 1 FTSE 100 dividend stock to consider right now

| Kevin Godbold

There’s no denying this FTSE 100 stock has a high dividend yield now, but is the payment sustainable and will…

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“If I could buy just one Warren Buffett stock, it would be…”

| The Motley Fool Staff

We asked our contract authors which of Warren Buffett's many stocks they deem to be the star that shines brightest…

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3 shares I’d buy as the FTSE 100 soars

| Cliff D'Arcy

The FTSE 100 leapt on Wednesday, after UK inflation unexpectedly cooled. Despite this rise, I see these three Footsie stocks…

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9.3% and 6.1% dividend yields! 2 FTSE 250 stocks to buy for passive income

| Royston Wild

These FTSE 250 dividend stocks are on sale! I think they could be great ways to make a second income,…

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7.7%+ dividend yields! Are these the best stocks to buy for passive income?

| Royston Wild

I've been scouring the FTSE 100 and FTSE 250 indices for great stocks to buy for a second income. Are…

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If I’d invested $1k in Nvidia stock 10 years ago, here’s how much I’d have now!

| Charlie Carman

Propelled by the AI revolution, Nvidia stock has rallied nearly 232% in 2023 and shareholder returns over the past decade…

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Could buying Burberry shares at £21 be like investing in LVMH in 2016?

| John Fieldsend

LVMH stock is up five times in value since 2016. Could the current price of £21 Burberry shares present a…

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UK recession: a once-in-a-decade passive income opportunity?

| Stephen Wright

The UK seems more likely to enter a recession than the US or Europe. Stephen Wright thinks this could mean…

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