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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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Could I become a millionaire within 20 years investing in a Stocks and Shares ISA?

| Ben McPoland

Is it possible to build a seven-figure Stocks and Shares ISA portfolio inside two decades? This writer thinks so. Here's…

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If AI thrives, these FTSE 100 stocks could too

| Ben McPoland

The rise of AI threatens the status quo in many industries. But these FTSE 100 stocks could reap the benefits…

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Up 77%! 1 red-hot penny stock I’d buy in June

| Ben McPoland

Shares of Billington Holdings (LSE: BILN) have been on fire over the last few months. Here's why I don't think…

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Best British shares to buy in June

| The Motley Fool Staff

We asked our writers to share their ‘best of British’ stocks to buy this month, including one previous Share Advisor…

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I’d use these Warren Buffett methods to build wealth!

| Charlie Keough

By learning from legendary investor Warren Buffett, this Fool hopes to replicate the Oracle of Omaha's success and build long-term…

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Are we betting intelligently on our artificially brainy future?

| Owain Bennallack

If Artificial Intelligence is set to wipe out journalists’ livelihoods, then the hacks are making hay while the sun shines.…

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8.8% yield! This FTSE 100 share now looks dirt cheap

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane already owns this FTSE 100 share. But a recent price fall has led him to consider adding more…

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3 smart Warren Buffett investing rules I follow

| Christopher Ruane

Can investing like Warren Buffett help this investor build wealth? He hopes so. Here are three principles he follows, inspired…

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How I’d aim to build a £750k pension pot, starting at age 45

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Edward Sheldon calculates that if he saved £1,000 a month into a pension starting at the age of 45, he…

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Turning a £20k ISA into £1,000 of passive income a month!

| Dr. James Fox

We'd all love to earn passive income, right? Here, Dr James Fox details his strategy for turning an ISA allowance…

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5 super investment funds for an ISA

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Edward Sheldon highlights five investment funds with excellent long-term performances. He sees them as great choices for an ISA.

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2 of the best shares to buy in June for a potential recession

| Stephen Wright

With the UK having the highest inflation of any G7 country, a recession seems likely. Stephen Wright sees this as…

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Are we in the middle of a once-in-a-lifetime chance to buy cheap UK shares?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Interest rates may soon start to tumble, paving the way for a new bull market. So time could be running…

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Will the stock market surge in 2023?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

New economic forecasts point to a new bull market as inflation gets under control, suggesting the stock market might be…

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How to target a passive income of £59,000 a year to never work again!

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

By investing regularly in UK dividend shares, investors can unlock a passive income of nearly £60,000 a year. Zaven Boyrazian…

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I’d drip-feed £450 a month into a Stocks and Shares ISA to target a million

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Investing £450 a month consistently can elevate a Stocks and Shares ISA into millionaire territory in the long run. Zaven…

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Best US stocks to buy in June

| The Motley Fool Staff

We asked our freelance writers to reveal the top US stocks they’d buy in June, which included two whose products…

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2 stocks to buy in June for sustainable passive income

| Stephen Wright

With commodities prices falling while demand stays strong, Stephen Wright is looking to the mining sector for passive income stocks…

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2 cheap FTSE 100 shares I’d love to buy this June!

| Royston Wild

The FTSE 100 is packed with brilliant bargains following recent volatility. I'm looking to add these top cheap shares to…

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This ‘nearly’ penny stock has crashed 36% in a month! Should I buy?

| Charlie Carman

Penny stocks are volatile investments. This lithium mining company has seen its share price collapse after growing rapidly in recent…

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These 3 FTSE 100 shares have bombed, but I’d buy one now

| Cliff D'Arcy

These FTSE 100 shares have dived between 23% and 33% in the past three months. I already own one, plus…

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The Vodafone share price is tumbling. Time to buy?

| Cliff D'Arcy

The Vodafone share price has tumbled by over 17% in the past month and crashed by almost 39% over one…

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The Dechra share price holds a lesson for all investors!

| Christopher Ruane

The Dechra Pharmaceuticals share price has soared of late. But this writer thinks the reason for that is a timely…

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My Lloyds shares have been a flop. Time to sell?

| Cliff D'Arcy

Lloyds shares have dived by around 17% since hitting their 2023 peak in early February. They may be undervalued, but…

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Best British dividend stocks to buy in June

| The Motley Fool Staff

We asked our writers to share their top dividend stocks for June, with all the yields over 4.5%!

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A 4-figure monthly passive income? Here’s how

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer sets out how he'd aim to build a monthly passive income of £1,000 or more over the long…

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2 amazing value stocks I bought for growth and returns!

| Sumayya Mansoor

Buying value stocks can be an exciting prospect for long-term gains. Sumayya Mansoor covers two great options she added to…

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Scottish Mortgage owner Baillie Gifford just bought 8.7m shares of this growth stock

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Regulatory filings show that investment firm Baillie Gifford, which runs the Scottish Mortgage Investment Trust, just made a huge bet…

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This FTSE 100 stock is rising. Investors should consider buying now before it gets away

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

This FTSE 100 stock is rising as the market falls. Ed Sheldon expects it to continue, but says investors may…

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Growth Shares

The Nvidia share price has doubled! Is this the best AI stock to buy now?

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith explains why the Nvidia share price has been rocketing higher and why he still feels that it has…

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Investing For Beginners

How to target a £500 monthly second income from the stock market

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith runs through how to achieve the goal of generating a second income from the market via a mix…

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Bank of England to Britain: “Don’t ask us, we’re clueless”

| Malcolm Wheatley

The Bank of England’s rare talent for finding banana skins has struck again – twice. Accept that we’re poorer? No…

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How I’d aim to turn £10,000 into £5,494 a year of passive income

| James Beard

If I was lucky enough to have a lump sum of £10,000 to invest, I'd implement a simple plan to…

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My Rolls-Royce shares are up 75%! Should I bank my profit or buy more?

| Harvey Jones

Rolls-Royce shares have thrashed the FTSE 100 over the last year, and I've really enjoyed the ride. Is it now…

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I’d buy Marks and Spencer shares before it returns to the FTSE 100

| John Fieldsend

Marks and Spencer shares ripped higher after its earnings last week. Is this a stock that I could buy and…

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Here’s how I’d invest in FTSE 100 shares to earn a £1,000 second income

| John Fieldsend

Huge FTSE 100 firms post billions in profit every year, so here’s how I can own these shares to hopefully…

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Can Alphabet stock now trump Microsoft shares?

| John Choong

Having played second fiddle to Microsoft for most of 2023, Alphabet stock has made a comeback. Does that make it…

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Are Rolls-Royce shares one of the best buys in the FTSE 100 right now?

| Charlie Carman

Rolls-Royce shares have soared 46% in 2023, but after such rapid growth is the FTSE 100 aerospace and defence stock…

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What’s the best FTSE 100 stock to buy in June?

| Stephen Wright

After the index fell 4% in May, which FTSE 100 stock does Stephen Wright think offers the best value at…

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If I had £5,000 to invest, here’s the top UK stock I’d consider buying now

| Kevin Godbold

This business may be storing up potential to surge as the economic recovery gathers pace and it’s the top UK…

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