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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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Selling for pennies, can the ITM Power share price hit £5 again?

| Christopher Ruane

With the ITM Power share price in pennies and some early signs of an improvement in business management, should this…

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Growth Shares

Which of these UK shares could be the first to join the $1trn club?

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith notes the newest US-listed member of the $1trn club, but debates whether a UK share could ever potentially…

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Are Diageo shares attractively priced?

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane would happily own Diageo shares. But is he ready to dip into his pockets today to buy stock…

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4 shares I’ve been buying for my ISA

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

They say investors should ‘sell in May and go away’. Edward Sheldon did the opposite and bought four shares for…

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Here’s why the Nvidia share price soared 30% in May!

| Charlie Keough

The Nvidia share price continued its strong performance in May. Here, this Fool explains why and looks at whether now…

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If I’d invested £5k in Ocado shares just one week ago here’s what I’d have today 

| Harvey Jones

At some point Ocado shares may fly and make some lucky investors rich. They'd have to be brave to buy…

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Could I become a millionaire by investing £5 a day in the FTSE 100?

| James Beard

One in 16 UK adults are millionaires. Could I become one of them by investing a small amount each day…

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3,529 ultra-high-yielding Barratt shares would give me £1,200 a year in passive income

| Harvey Jones

Barratt shares are among the cheapest on the FTSE 100 and offer an amazing passive income stream too. Yet there…

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I’d drip-feed £400 a month into dividend stocks to aim for millionaire status!

| Dr. James Fox

Investing regularly and using established dividend stocks can help us transform our portfolios. Dr James Fox explains how he'd target…

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3 FTSE 100 stocks I’d buy now without hesitation

| Paul Summers

Our writer thinks that now is as good a time as any to snap up some of the best FTSE…

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I’ve just bought 4,403 dirt cheap Lloyds shares for 45p each. What was I thinking?

| Harvey Jones

When the FTSE 100 dipped last week, I dived in and bought Lloyds shares for what I think is a…

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At under 345p, are Ocado shares London’s biggest bargain?

| Cliff D'Arcy

Ocado shares have had a wretched few years, plunging by 62% in 12 months and collapsing by 84% over three…

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Should I buy ASOS shares after reports of a £1bn takeover bid?

| Ben McPoland

Media reports suggest that suitors have been circling the struggling online fashion retailer. Could the shares be ready to surge…

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Why is the FTSE 100 struggling to hit 8,000 again?

| John Choong

Having hit a record high of 8,000 points in February, the FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) has now dropped back down to…

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Just released: the 3 best growth-focused stocks to buy now [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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This is how investing in FTSE 100 stocks could help me retire comfortably!

| Royston Wild

Investing in FTSE 100 stocks can be a great strategy to build long-term wealth. Here are the sort of returns…

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Directors are selling NatWest shares. Is that a bad sign?

| Christopher Ruane

Directors have been selling NatWest shares, including a couple of large sales in recent weeks. Our writer explains why he…

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Are growth stocks still a once-in-a-decade opportunity?

| Stephen Wright

Stephen Wright thinks growth stocks look expensive. But he’s more optimistic about the prospects for investors looking for passive income.

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10.8% and 4.8% yields! 2 cheap income shares for dividend-hungry investors!

| Royston Wild

These two income stocks offer terrific all-round value. Here our writer explains why they're great for investors seeking ultimate value…

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1 of the best AIM shares for investors to buy in 2023

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Edward Sheldon highlights one of his favourite AIM shares today. This company has strong growth, robust financials, and a rising…

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How many Tesco shares would I need to give up work and live on the passive income?

| Ben McPoland

Our writer explores how much he'd need to invest in shares of the UK's leading supermarket to live on the…

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Vodafone, British American Tobacco & Diageo: 3 FTSE 100 shares near 52-week lows

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

These 'blue-chip' FTSE 100 companies are trading near their lows of the last 12 months at the moment. Are they…

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Up 55% in 2023, is the CrowdStrike share price still a bargain?

| Gordon

With the world becoming increasingly digitised, cybersecurity is essential. But does the sector still have growth ahead? Gordon Best takes…

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Is Shell the FTSE 100’s greatest dividend bargain?

| Royston Wild

The Shell share price is rising again. But on paper the oil giant still looks like one of the FTSE…

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Down 11% since March, is it time to buy this star dividend stock?

| Simon Watkins

A 10% dividend last year, good growth plans, and ongoing speculation of a takeover make this star FTSE 100 dividend…

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My wife’s just left me! Time to buy easyJet shares?

| James Beard

Mrs Beard has gone on holiday for a week. I'm going to use my time alone to consider whether I…

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Dividend Shares

3 no-brainer FTSE 250 stocks to buy in June

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Investors often look towards the FTSE 100 for income opportunities. But there are several FTSE 250 stocks with impressive yields…

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Here’s why FTSE 100 stocks might be the best passive income idea around!

| Ben McPoland

Companies in the FTSE 100 have been churning out dividends for nearly four decades now. And the index shows no…

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Investing For Beginners

Buy-to-let? Investors should consider FTSE 100 shares instead

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Buy-to-let property is immensely popular. Yet investing in FTSE 100 shares is a far simpler and potentially more lucrative alternative…

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How I’d aim to turn my second income into my only income!

| Dr. James Fox

Dr James Fox explains how he'd build a portfolio that provides him with a substantial second income, one that could…

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Which are the best shares to buy now to target a million?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Here are two critical characteristics investors need to check when looking for the best shares to buy now to build…

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If I’d invested £1,000 in Lloyds shares in June 2018, here’s what I’d have now

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Lloyds shares are among the most popular UK stocks and yet their performance is far from perfect. But is the…

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If I’d invested £1,000 in Barclays shares five years ago, here’s what I’d have now

| Cliff D'Arcy

After peaking in early March, Barclays shares took a beating as the US banking crisis shook stocks. But how has…

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Why don’t I own shares in these 2 FTSE 100 giants?

| Cliff D'Arcy

These two FTSE 100 giants are global leaders in their fields, yet their shares have weakened recently. So why don't…

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Why this could be the best stock market dip to buy this year

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith writes about the fall in the stock market over the past few weeks, and why he feels this…

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Investing in these 3 super REITs could generate a second income

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Edward Sheldon highlights three REITs that have the potential to provide the winning combination of income and growth in the…

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3 smart investment ideas for £100k

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

With £100k to invest, investors have plenty of options today. Here, Edward Sheldon highlights three ideas for this kind of…

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How I’d aim to build a £1.4m pension pot starting at the age of 30

| Dr. James Fox

It's never too late to start contributing to a pension. Certainly not at the age of 30. Dr James Fox…

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How much do I need to invest in my ISA for a second income of £20,000 a year?

| Charlie Carman

Looking to earn a £20k second income from a portfolio of dividend stocks? Charlie Carman explores the amount he'd need…

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Dividend Shares

5.3% dividend yield! A UK share to buy in June and hold for a decade

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

This UK stock is quietly paying a steadily rising dividend yield that most have missed. Is it one of the…

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