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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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A once-in-a-decade chance to buy Persimmon shares near a 10-year low?

| Charlie Carman

Persimmon shares have fallen 70% from their 2020 peak as soaring mortgage rates hurt the FTSE 100 housebuilder. Is this…

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Here’s why I’m buying cheap UK shares ahead of a bull run

| Sumayya Mansoor

Our writer explains why she is adding cheap UK shares to her holdings now during market volatility with a potential…

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Yielding 7%, I’m buying this penny stock for juicy returns!

| Sumayya Mansoor

This Fool explains why she is adding this penny stock to her holdings with an enticing yield and great growth…

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With a 3% payout, this value stock could be set to soar to new heights

| Sumayya Mansoor

Sumayya Mansoor explains why this value stock could be primed for huge growth in the future and how it could…

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Dividend Shares

I keep buying FTSE 100 shares. Am I crazy?

| Cliff D'Arcy

Overall, FTSE 100 shares have been a disappointment in the past five years. But here's why I think this losing…

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9.5% yield! Are British American Tobacco shares too cheap at £25?

| Roland Head

The recent performance of British American Tobacco shares has been poor. But with a new CEO in charge, I've been…

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Investing For Beginners

4 reasons to buy the stock market dip after 7 days of losses

| Jon Smith

After the stock market edged back from a losing streak, Jon Smith explains why this could still be the time…

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Is the GSK share price a FTSE 100 bargain? Here’s what the charts say!

| Royston Wild

I'm searching for the best FTSE 100 value stocks to buy in September. Right now, the GSK share price looks…

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BP shares are tempting, but I’d buy these FTSE 100 stocks instead

| Paul Summers

BP shares scream value and offer a tidy income stream. So why is our writer reluctant to buy? And which…

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With a dividend of 8.1%, are Taylor Wimpey shares a buy?

| Gordon

With an impressive dividend of 8.1%, and increasing demand for new homes, are Taylor Wimpey shares now getting interesting?

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Dividend Shares

Here are 5 LSE dividend stocks with yields over 8%

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

A lot of dividend stocks on the London Stock Exchange offer attractive payouts right now. These five sport yields between…

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Growth Shares

Is it worth buying the likely 4 promoted FTSE 100 shares?

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith runs through the likely candidates for upcoming promotion to the FTSE 100 next week and ponders whether to…

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Here are 2 of my best stocks to buy for passive income

| Charlie Keough

Raging inflation has this Fool looking to generate extra cash through passive income. Here, he highlights two stocks on his…

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After a week of FTSE 100 falls, is it time to buy the dip?

| Alan Oscroft

We don't often get a solid week of stock market falls. But if I think the Footsie is cheap, I…

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Is this government-backed FTSE 100 bank a buy for high passive income?

| Simon Watkins

This FTSE 100 ‘Big Four’ bank paid a stunning 11.4% dividend last year, has implicit government backing, and posted excellent…

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How to target a £500 a month passively with dividend shares

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Using dividend shares, it’s possible to build a second income of £6,000 a year, even starting from scratch with minimal…

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I’m tempted by the dirt cheap Shell share price, but I’ll buy Rio Tinto first

| Harvey Jones

The Shell share price looks good value to me, but I'm also tempted by another cheap FTSE 100 stock that…

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Should I buy the 2023 dip in FTSE 100 stocks? Here’s what the charts say

| Ben McPoland

FTSE 100 stocks have fallen quite heavily this year. Ben McPoland takes a look at the charts to see whether…

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How I’d invest £3 a day in an ISA to get a second income of £37,957 for life

| Harvey Jones

It's possible to build a five-digit second income for retirement by investing relatively small sums. But it pays to start…

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RC365 share price crashes: it may have further to go! Here’s what the charts say

| Dr. James Fox

Dr James Fox takes a closer look at the RC365 share price after its inevitable pull back. Does the stock…

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Small-Cap Shares

I’d buy 10,000 shares of this growing penny stock to quadruple my money!

| John Choong

This penny stock at 59p has the potential to grow my wealth exponentially. Here's why I'd invest £10k in this…

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Should I buy Glencore shares for a second income? Here’s what the charts say

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith runs over some key charts (including the payout ratio) when considering whether to buy Glencore shares for dividend…

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2 top penny stocks I’d buy to hold until 2033!

| Alan Oscroft

I see plenty of attractive penny stocks that I'd buy today. But to commit to holding for at least a…

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Here’s one of my best stocks to buy for returns and growth!

| Sumayya Mansoor

This Fool is on the hunt for the best stocks to buy for her holdings and identifies one stock she…

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I’d buy 10,228 shares of Legal & General stock for £2,000 in yearly passive income

| John Fieldsend

Legal & General is looking better than ever as a dividend stock. Here’s how I’d target a £2,000 passive income…

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Should I buy this dividend stock with its 4% yield?

| Sumayya Mansoor

Our writer explains why this financial services business could be the ideal dividend stock to boost her passive income.

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Here’s one stock to buy for passive income with a 6.5% payout

| Sumayya Mansoor

Sumayya Mansoor is looking to boost her passive income and details this dividend stock with its enticing yield and future…

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I’d buy 368 shares of this high-yield FTSE 250 stock for £1,000 a year in passive income

| Ben McPoland

The FTSE 250 is struggling due to its links with the British economy. However, the index contains quality dividend stocks…

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Which are the best UK shares for artificial intelligence (AI)?

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith notes some of the big AI players from the US but tries to find some UK shares closer…

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10.8% yield! Is something wrong with Vodafone shares?

| Roland Head

Vodafone shares are trading at prices not seen for 25 years. Roland Head explains what's happening and why he thinks…

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How I’d try and turn £50k in savings into a £1m Stocks and Shares ISA

| John Fieldsend

Thousands of people have reached the million mark in a Stocks and Shares ISA. Is it possible to join them…

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Will these FTSE 100 shares crash in September?

| Paul Summers

With market activity likely to pick up as traders return to their desks, Paul Summers picks out two FTSE 100…

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What’s going on with BT shares?

| Gordon

BT shares have been falling in recent months, plagued by a number of issues. But is this now a bargain,…

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3 shares I’m buying for my Stocks and Shares ISA

| Gordon

A Stocks and Shares ISA is an incredibly powerful way of growing wealth. Here are the three stocks I'm buying…

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BHP Group shares are down 20% in six months. Time to buy?

| Alan Oscroft

Mining stocks are dropping as metals and minerals prices fall, and BHP Group shares have dipped in 2023. Here's what…

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Down 80%, is it time to reconsider Wood Group shares?

| Dr. James Fox

Wood Group shares surged in morning trading after the engineering firm raised guidance as it reported better-than-expected revenue in H1.

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I’d invest £10 a day in cheap FTSE 100 shares to aim for a million-pound ISA

| Harvey Jones

The FTSE 100's packed with top UK shares trading at low valuations. Now's a brilliant time to start building long-term…

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Dividend Shares

What’s gone wrong with the BP share price?

| Harvey Jones

The BP share price has hardly shifted over the last decade and is falling again. But does the dividend income…

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£10k invested in Rolls-Royce in the Covid crash would be worth this much now

| Alan Oscroft

Rolls-Royce shares tell one of the biggest recovery stories since the early days of the pandemic. Investors will want more.

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I’m tempted by the IAG share price but I’ll buy these 2 dirt cheap FTSE shares first

| Harvey Jones

Covid lockdowns are a fading memory as people start flying again and the IAG share price soars. Yet I see…

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