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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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The RC365 share price is on fire. Could investors get burned – or rich?

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane thinks RC365 could yet become a successful company. But he sees a risk that the share price could…

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Are Rolls-Royce shares a steal at 150p?

| Alan Oscroft

Rolls-Royce shares have been stuck for months, but could they be poised to take off again when we get August's…

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How safe is the Lloyds dividend? Here’s what the charts say

| Ben McPoland

An investment in Lloyds is centred around the prospects of rising income from the dividend. But is it reliable? Our…

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How I’d invest £146 a month in UK shares to target a substantial second income

| John Fieldsend

If I was looking to earn a second income, then I think drip-feeding £146 monthly into UK shares could get…

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Should investors buy Watches of Switzerland shares amid strong demand for Rolex?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Watches of Switzerland shares are currently trading almost 50% below their highs. Is this a great buying opportunity for long-term…

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Down 6% from March, this high-yield star looks cheap to me

| Simon Watkins

High-yield star abrdn must keep shareholders happy with good payouts. But it also has sound growth plans and trading 6%…

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BP shares looks cheap. But are they a buy?

| Charlie Keough

BP shares have taken a hit this year. And as such, they looks cheap. Here, this Fool explores if now…

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Which is better value, the Persimmon or Barratt share price?

| Alan Oscroft

Barratt Developments has fallen, and the Persimmon share price has suffered even more. I put the two head to head…

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5 reasons Fools are still bullish on the stock market despite recent volatility

| The Motley Fool Staff

Year to date, the stock market chart resembles a mountain range, with peaks and troughs. But our writers remain focused…

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6.1% dividend yield! Are Lloyds shares a ‘no-brainer’ buy at 45.8p?

| Royston Wild

Lloyds' share price offers terrific all-round value on paper. But should this cheap FTSE 100 share still be avoided at…

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Forget gold! I’d buy FTSE 100 dividend stocks to earn a second income

| Charlie Carman

Investing in gold has a certain allure, but it won't generate a second income. Our writer explains why he prefers…

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Here’s the dividend forecast for FirstGroup shares to 2026!

| Royston Wild

Soaring investor demand has driven FirstGroup's share price through the roof. Should I buy the FTSE 250 firm based on…

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3 FTSE 100 and FTSE 250 shares I’d buy to protect myself from the climate emergency

| Royston Wild

I'm searching for the best safe stocks to buy as global warming intensifies. Here are three stocks (including a couple…

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How many Tesco shares would I need to buy for £500 a month in passive income?

| Ben McPoland

Ben McPoland explores how much money he'd need to invest in Tesco shares to receive a sizeable second income from…

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The Darktrace share price just surged 20%. Time to buy?

| Alan Oscroft

The Darktrace share price is way down from its early soaring peaks, as the cybersecurity firm has faced plenty of…

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What investors can learn from the ending of Russia’s Ukraine grain deal

| Kevin Godbold

Investors may not realise that the Ukraine grain deal could be linked to world methane emmisions – a notorious greenhouse…

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The BAE share price is down 11% in 3 months. Time to buy?

| Alan Oscroft

I kicked myself when I saw the BAE share price soar in 2022, having watched the stock for years. Is…

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Should investors consider buying as the Diageo share price sits near 52-week lows?

| Ben McPoland

The Diageo share price has drifted lower in 2023 as three dark clouds hang over it. Should investors look beyond…

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Which is better value, the BT or Vodafone share price?

| Alan Oscroft

I've found the both the Vodafone and the BT share price to be frustrating over the years. Today, I put…

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If I’d invested £5k in 3i Group shares three years ago here’s what I’d have today

| Harvey Jones

3i Group shares are among the best-performing on the FTSE 100 in recent years, and it's about time I added…

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1 of my top investment ideas for the second half of 2023

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Edward Sheldon has been thinking about good stocks to own for the second half of 2023 (and beyond). Here’s one…

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Down 38% from January, this FTSE 100 dividend star looks cheap to me

| Simon Watkins

This FTSE 100 mining giant is a heavyweight commodities markets player, pays high dividends and is down sharply so looks…

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Savvy insiders are buying this FTSE 250 stock

| James Beard

Insiders are spending thousands on this FTSE 250 stock. But, perhaps more significantly, another retailer is joining in too. What's…

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2 high-yield FTSE 100 stocks! Should I buy them for long-term dividend income?

| Royston Wild

I'm searching for the best UK shares to buy for passive income. But could these high-yielding stocks end up costing…

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At last, this popular FTSE share is getting exciting!

| Cliff D'Arcy

Soon after I bought this FTSE 250 share, it turned into an utter dog. However, it has soared by over…

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2 penny stocks I’d buy to hold for 10 years!

| Royston Wild

I'm searching for the best penny stocks to own for the next decade. Here are two I'll be looking to…

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If starting from scratch with stock market investing, this is what I’d do first

| Kevin Godbold

If I could start again with stock market investing I’d aim to mitigate risk and build things up by following…

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Just released: July’s high-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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Is FTSE 100 company Hargreaves Lansdown a no-brainer stock for dividend investors?

| Mark Tovey

I'm on the hunt for a high-paying FTSE 100 dividend stock. Could Hargreaves Lansdown power my portfolio with passive income?

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£10 a day invested in cheap LSE shares could create a second income of £31,750 a year!

| Ben McPoland

Investing a tenner a day in dirt cheap UK stocks could lock in high returns and secure a very attractive…

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The Santander share price is up 12% in a month! Should I buy this bank instead of Lloyds?

| Harvey Jones

The Santander share price has smashed most banking stocks over the last year and it offers a terrific yield, too.…

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Are National Grid shares a no-brainer buy for dividend investors?

| Alan Oscroft

Investors often rate National Grid shares very highly for building up a long-term passive income portfolio. Are they right to…

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2 FTSE 100 stocks that look tempting as they fall!

| Ben McPoland

FTSE 100 stocks are out of favour and valuations appear extremely cheap. Here are two Footsie shares that look enticing…

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A once-in-a-decade opportunity to buy dirt cheap LSE shares?

| Alan Oscroft

Since investors dumped LSE shares in the wake of the Covid crisis, the London stock market has looked very sick…

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How I’d invest my windfall money if inheritance tax is abolished

| Kevin Godbold

Many people could be in for a windfall if inheritance tax is abolished and here’s how I’d invest the extra…

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Forget a stock market crash! Here are 5 reasons shares can keep rising in 2023

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Could we see a stock market crash in the second half of 2023? Possibly. However, Edward Sheldon believes shares are…

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3 stocks to buy before it’s too late!

| James Beard

Stock market bargains don't usually hang around for very long. I've identified three stocks to buy before it's too late.…

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Are Oxford Nanopore shares set to soar?

| Alan Oscroft

Oxford Nanopore shares have fallen since IPO just a couple of years ago. But this medical tech pioneer might have…

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5 reasons why dividend shares can be good for our wealth

| Alan Oscroft

Does it matter whether we invest in dividend shares or growth shares? I buy both, but I've come to like…

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Should investors buy AstraZeneca shares after a 16% pullback?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Several recent developments have pushed AstraZeneca shares down. Is this an excellent buying opportunity for long-term investors?

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