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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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This FTSE 250 share used to yield 10%. Is now the moment to buy?

| Christopher Ruane

Here's one from the FTSE 250 that started the year with a double-digit dividend yield. Could buying it now offer…

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I’d aim to start earning passive income for £6 a day

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane explains how putting aside a few pounds a day to invest could lay the foundation for ongoing passive…

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5 Warren Buffett techniques to try and build wealth from zero

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane shares a handful of lessons from the career of billionaire Warren Buffett that he applies to his own…

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Investing For Beginners

How I’m investing in my ISA and SIPP at 40+

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Investing within a tax-efficient account such as an ISA aged 40+ is a savvy move. But what’s the best investment…

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3 cheap FTSE 100 stocks to consider buying in October

| Alan Oscroft

I'm looking forward to October, and updates from some of the FTSE 100 stocks that I think could prove to…

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I’d start targeting a £5,000 second income by investing £100 a month in UK shares

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

By saving and investing in UK shares each month, investors can potentially start adding to their main income. Zaven Boyrazian…

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How to build a 7%-yielding Stocks and Shares ISA in 2023

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Zaven Boyrazian explains how to structure a Stocks and Shares ISA using high-quality dividend shares to create a reliable passive…

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How a stock market crash may help investors retire early

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

A stock market crash isn’t a common occurrence. And capitalising on one can pave the way to a faster retirement.…

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My £3-a-day passive income plan for 2023 and beyond 

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Zaven Boyrazian explains how to start generating a passive income by setting aside a few pounds a day and investing…

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Are Rolls-Royce shares REALLY the FTSE 100’s greatest bargain?

| Royston Wild

Using one popular valuation metric, it seems Rolls-Royce shares might still be too cheap to miss. So should I buy…

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Buying 8,770 shares of this FTSE 100 dividend stock could get me a second income of £3,844 a year

| Alan Oscroft

Will 2023 turn out to be the best year ever for investing in stocks to bag a second income? I…

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How I’d invest in FTSE 100 shares to target a £9,386 yearly second income

| Harshil Patel

UK shares offer excellent opportunities to earn a second income. Our writer outlines a plan to fulfil this ambition.

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If I’d bought £1,000 of Aviva shares a year ago, here’s what I’d have today!

| Dr. James Fox

Aviva shares remain towards the bottom end of their 52-week range despite positive results. Dr James Fox takes a closer…

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Are cheap Lloyds shares now a no-brainer buy?

| Royston Wild

The Lloyds share price looks like excellent value at a current 44.4p. But is it really a brilliant stock to…

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Should I rush to buy these penny stocks with big dividend yields today?

| Alan Oscroft

Investors typically look for FTSE 100 shares when they want dividend income. But overlooking these penny stocks could be a…

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7 stock investing insights from the man who thrashed Warren Buffett

| Kevin Godbold

This investor delivered compound annual returns of just over 29% for 13 years, and that even beat Warren Buffett’s performance!

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I’d buy 10,000 shares of this FTSE 100 financial stock to aim for £1,000 a month passive income

| Alan Oscroft

UK share prices are still low and dividend yields are high. That sounds like paradise for passive income investors.

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I’ve just bought these seven magnificent FTSE 100 shares ahead of the next rally

| Harvey Jones

FTSE 100 shares look cheap right now and offer great dividend yields. I've been buying as many as I can…

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These 2 cheap shares yield 7% and trade at just 7 times earnings

| Harvey Jones

I love buying cheap shares with high yields and right now there are plenty to choose from. The following two…

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Lloyds shares could hit 60p as worst-case scenario likely avoided!

| Dr. James Fox

Lloyds shares pushed upwards this week after more positive inflation data. Dr James Fox explains why the worst may be…

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Could buying Tesla shares be a smart way to start investing?

| Christopher Ruane

Buying Tesla shares five years ago would have turned out very well. If our writer wanted to start investing now,…

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Was selling our GSK shares a big mistake?

| Cliff D'Arcy

GSK shares have had a good 12 months, easily beating the FTSE 100 index with an 18% gain. So was…

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No state pension? I’d drip-feed £100 a month into a Stocks and Shares ISA for a £20,793 second income

| John Fieldsend

A State Pension is looking less and less likely in the future. Here’s how to replace the income with the…

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A second income of £500 per month for £25 a week? Here’s how!

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane sets out a long-term approach to building a second income for himself that he thinks could prove lucrative.

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With its 7.6% yield, I’d buy this dividend share now

| Muhammad Cheema

Glencore has experienced a tough 2023 so far. However, this dividend share is still a great source to generate passive…

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Now IDS shares have recovered, do I dump Royal Mail?

| Cliff D'Arcy

IDS shares have been a roller-coaster ride, crashing hard due to strike action. But with Royal Mail back on track,…

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Investing For Beginners

4 reasons why the FTSE 100 is on the cusp of a bull market

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith puts the naysayers to one side and lays down several reasons why the FTSE 100 could be ready…

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What to watch for with Rolls-Royce shares ahead of the big Q4 event

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith flags up three key points that he's marked down for the Capital Markets day that could impact Rolls-Royce…

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If I’d invested £1k when the Rolls-Royce share price bottomed out, here what I’d have now!

| Dr. James Fox

The Rolls-Royce share price has exploded from its lows last year. Dr James Fox explores whether the stock has further…

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4 shares Fools wish they never sold

| The Motley Fool Staff

Ever sold shares in a company, only to regret it afterwards? Even the most highly regarded investors are constantly learning…

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Lloyds shares continue to fall. Are they a no-brainer buy now?

| Alan Oscroft

At 45p, Lloyds shares look like they could be the buy of the year right now. But can one Fool…

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2 cheap FTSE 100 and FTSE 250 stocks on my shopping list for October!

| Royston Wild

I've been scanning the FTSE 100 and other UK indexes for top value stocks to buy. Here are two I'm…

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7 steps to earn serious passive income from high-yielding FTSE 100 shares

| John Fieldsend

FTSE 100 shares offer big yields and a chance for serious passive income. Here are seven steps I’d follow if…

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If I buy £1,000 of Legal & General shares today, how much could I have in 3 years?

| John Fieldsend

Legal & General shares still look like a great buy with a tasty dividend. What kind of cash return could…

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If I’d spent £10,000 on Berkshire Hathaway shares a decade ago, here’s what I’d have

| Christopher Ruane

Buying Berkshire Hathaway shares five years ago would have left our writer firmly in the black. Here he explains the…

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Are British dividend shares really the screaming bargains they seem?

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane considers some of the unusually high yields currently offered by UK dividend shares. Could they really offer him…

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I’m preparing for a stock market correction this autumn

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane isn't trying to time the next stock market correction. Instead, he's putting in the hours now to try…

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Growth Shares

Why the JD Sports share price could accelerate to 200p

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith runs through the latest JD Sports Fashion results and explains why the outlook could help to materially boost…

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These factors look set to drive the Next share price higher

| Kevin Godbold

Next is winning the online race and building an entrepreneurial business that looks set to drive earnings and the share…

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With the M&G dividend rising again, should I buy?

| Christopher Ruane

M&G raised its dividend again this week, so shareholder Christopher Ruane explains why he'd be happy to buy more of…

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