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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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Forget gold! Here’s why I prefer cheap shares

| Christopher Ruane

As the gold price nears a record high, Christopher Ruane is shunning the yellow metal and bargain hunting for cheap…

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If I’d invested £1k in HSBC shares 5 years ago, here’s how much I’d have now!

| Charlie Carman

HSBC shares have made a promising start to 2023, but what return did shareholders in the FTSE 100 bank make…

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Are Lloyds shares the bargain they seem?

| Christopher Ruane

Even after a strong first quarter, this writer has no plans to add Lloyds shares to his portfolio. He thinks…

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Here’s how spending £100 monthly on FTSE 100 shares can help me build wealth

| Christopher Ruane

With an eye on buying and holding stakes in blue-chip companies, our writer explains his long-term strategy when it comes…

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The boohoo share price is crashing again! Is now the time to buy?

| Andrew Mackie

As an existing shareholder, I have seen the value of my boohoo holding collapse recently. As its share price languishes…

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3 FTSE 100 and FTSE 250 value stocks I’d buy right now

| Royston Wild

The London Stock Exchange is packed with top value stocks offering low earnings multiples and big dividend yields. These three…

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Investing a £20k ISA in dirt cheap BP shares would give me £1,320 a year passive income

| Harvey Jones

Oil giant BP is set to yield 6.6% this year, making it one of the most exciting sources of passive…

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Should I use my last £1k to buy Tesla stock today?

| Harvey Jones

I'm tempted to buy Tesla stock after its stunning start to the year. It looks like the right share to…

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Are Rolls-Royce shares about to turn?

| Christopher Ruane

After a trading update this week, our writer shares what he thinks is in store for Rolls-Royce shares -- and…

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Here’s why Warren Buffett reckons there are great opportunities in today’s stock market

| Christopher Ruane

Legendary investor Warren Buffett shared some wisdom last weekend that has motivated this writer to hunt for bargain shares to…

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Should I buy cheap Lloyds shares now for the coming bull market?

| Kevin Godbold

Lloyds shares are popular with private investors, and I’d consider them now, but perhaps not for the reasons some might…

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How I’d invest a £12,000 Stocks and Shares ISA to target £1,000 every year

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer runs through the principles of how he'd target a four-figure annual dividend income by investing £12,000 in a…

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7.3% dividend yield! A dirt cheap FTSE 250 income stock I’m targeting

| Royston Wild

I think ITV's share price decline represents a dip-buying opportunity for lovers of value stocks. Here's why I'd buy the…

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7.4% and 7.6% yields! Should I buy these 2 dividend shares to try and get rich?

| Charlie Carman

Investing in high-yield dividend shares can be a great way to earn passive income. Could these two stocks turbocharge our…

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How to generate a second income worth £2,000 a month!

| Dr. James Fox

Dr James Fox takes a closer look at how he'd could go about generating a sizeable second income worth £24,000…

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Will self-driving vehicles send Tesla shares into hyperdrive?

| Dr. James Fox

Dr James Fox explores what's next for Tesla shares after the EV giant's price pushed down below $170. Perhaps this…

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How I’m investing in the ChatGPT-led AI revolution

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

ChatGPT has woken all of us up to the power of artificial intelligence. Here, Edward Sheldon explains how he’s investing…

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Here’s how I’d start earning passive income by spending £5 a day

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer thinks he could turn a spare fiver a day into passive income streams by investing in blue-chip businesses.…

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7.4% and 6% yields! A FTSE 100 dividend stock I’d buy and one I’d avoid

| Royston Wild

These FTSE stocks offer huge dividend yields and trade on rock-bottom earnings multiples. But I'll only buy one when I…

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I’d follow Warren Buffett and take advantage of the ‘eighth wonder of the world’

| Ben McPoland

Most of the wealth that Warren Buffett has amassed is due to this powerful investing force. Here's how I'd start…

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Why the stock market will never be boring

| Ben McPoland

The stock market is a gigantic wealth-making machine if used correctly. But it's also extremely unpredictable and entertaining.

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UK stocks: how to turn £10,000 into £2,000,000

| Stephen Wright

Stephen Wright is aiming for a 15% average annual return. Inspired by one of the best investors of all time,…

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Bull vs Bear: Admiral shares

| Duelling Fools

At the Fool, we believe that considering a diverse range of insights makes us better investors. Here, two contributors debate…

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Is Rolls-Royce’s share price too cheap to ignore?

| Royston Wild

Rolls-Royce's share price currently commands a rock-bottom PEG ratio. But is the FTSE 100 firm still too risky to buy…

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How I’d invest £20,000 today for a £1,119 passive income

| Stephen Wright

Inspired by Warren Buffett and Sir John Templeton, Stephen Wright thinks the property sector could be the place to investor…

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3 penny stocks I’d buy to hold for the next 7 years!

| Royston Wild

I think these top-class penny stocks could deliver huge returns over the next several years. Here's why I'll buy then…

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As demand for EV infrastructure soars, these UK shares look set to charge ahead

| Matt Tandy

As EV adoption continues to rise, I've been looking for an opportunity in the EV charging space. These UK shares…

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What’s going on with the Polymetal share price?

| John Fieldsend

The Polymetal share price has been on a rollercoaster ride in recent months. What’s happened with it, and should I…

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10 FTSE 100 dividend shares to buy today, with yields up to 10%?

| Alan Oscroft

I reckon there's rarely been a better time to build a portfolio of cheap UK dividend shares than right now.…

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The British American Tobacco share price looks like a bargain. Am I buying?

| John Fieldsend

A recent drop in the British American Tobacco share price makes the company look cheaper than it's been for years.…

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If I’d invested £500 in Airtel Africa shares a year ago, here’s what I’d have now!

| Dr. James Fox

Airtel Africa shares dipped on Thursday after the company announced its first-quarter results. Dr James Fox explores what's next for…

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I’m buying shares in this dividend stock to build a second income

| Muhammad Cheema

Realty Income is a real estate investment trust based in the US. Let’s see below why I like this share…

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Why now is the time for me to buy gold stocks (and which ones I like)

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith notes the recent jump in the gold price and explains why he feels it could go further, along…

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I’d target £200 in monthly extra income like this

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer uses principles from his own investing to explain how he'd target a regular extra income by building a…

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FTSE 100 dividend stocks: How I’d aim for passive income of £130 a month

| Matthew Dumigan

Our writer shares how they'd aim to build a passive income of £130 per month by buying high-quality FTSE 100…

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This is the first FTSE 100 stock I’ll buy in the next stock market crash

| Harvey Jones

I don't know when the next stock market crash will come, but I'm drawing up my shopping list just in…

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Could Direct Line be the FTSE 250 comeback kid?

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane weighs some pros and cons when considering if he ought to add FTSE 250 insurer Direct Line to…

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Should I buy this cheap UK dividend share?

| Royston Wild

This cheap UK share has slumped in value during the past few months. So is now the time for fans…

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A bull market is coming: 3 cheap shares I want to buy before they surge!

| Charlie Carman

Stock market cycles can present excellent opportunities to buy cheap shares. Our writer identifies three stocks he'd buy before the…

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If I’d invested £1,000 in Eurasia Mining (EUA) shares 5 years ago, I’d be up thousands of pounds!

| Christopher Ruane

Eurasia Mining shares have collapsed since the start of 2022. But what does the longer-term picture look like? Our writer…

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