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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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Here’s why the NatWest share price could be too low to ignore

| Alan Oscroft

The NatWest share price is unmoved, despite the bank beating market expectations with its first-quarter results. I think it's cheap.

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The Scottish Mortgage share price crashes to a 52-week low! Time to buy?

| Charlie Carman

After years of beating the market, the Scottish Mortgage share price has plummeted over 59% since late 2021. Is a…

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I’d snap up these cheap FTSE 100 shares before it’s too late

| Matthew Dumigan

Our writer highlights two high-quality FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) shares that may present significant value at their current prices.

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This is the best time of year to invest in a £20k Stocks and Shares ISA to build serious wealth

| Harvey Jones

Holding off until the end of the tax year to invest in a Stocks and Shares ISA can cost thousands…

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What second income could I earn from investing £20 a week?

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane sets out how he would invest in dividend shares over the long term as he aims to build…

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2 dividend shares near 52-week lows! A rare chance to get rich?

| Charlie Carman

After huge share price falls, could these two dividend shares be golden tickets to riches or are they investments to…

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7.8% yield! I’d snap up this FTSE 100 dividend share today for passive income

| Matthew Dumigan

Our writer highlights a high-quality FTSE 100 share as a potential buy in pursuit of building a long-term passive income…

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I’d buy this exciting FTSE 250 dividend stock that’s up 120% in a year

| Matthew Dumigan

Our writer highlights a high-quality FTSE 250 (INDEXFTSE:MCX) share that offers an attractive dividend yield on top of some serious…

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7.35% and 5.72% yields! Should I buy these 2 FTSE shares for passive income in May?

| Harvey Jones

I'm going shopping for shares and these two FTSE 100 stocks offer a great passive income stream. Should I buy…

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Is it too late to buy Meta shares?

| Stephen Wright

Shares in Meta Platforms are surging after a strong earnings report. But Stephen Wright is taking Warren Buffett’s advice when…

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Just released: our 3 top small-cap stocks to buy now [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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Should I buy Alphabet shares after a strong earnings report?

| Stephen Wright

With Google Cloud in profit and the company announcing a $70bn buyback programme, Stephen Wright thinks Alphabet shares are a…

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International Distributions Systems shares looks cheap!

| John Fieldsend

Since ditching the Royal Mail name, International Distribution Services shares have crashed. After a 51% fall, are they now too…

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I can get passive income of 8.4% a year from these shares

| Cliff D'Arcy

In my ongoing search for extra passive income, I found these five FTSE 100 shares. They offer combined cash yields…

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Can the Kodal Minerals share price generate the excitement investors once got from Tesla?

| Harvey Jones

Lithium miner Kodal Minerals and electric car maker Tesla are very different stocks that have one thing in common. The…

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If I’d invested £10k in Unilever shares five years ago, here’s what they’d be worth today

| Harvey Jones

Unilever shares have been on a bit of a bumpy ride in recent years, but I still think there's a…

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Up 50% in six months, are J Sainsbury shares still a buy?

| Alan Oscroft

J Sainsbury shares are off to a strong start in 2023, with full-year results just released. And the dividend looks…

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Will it soon be too late to buy cheap Barclays shares?

| Alan Oscroft

Barclays shares are on a low valuation right now. But dividends are rising, and we just saw a big jump…

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I’d buy FTSE 100 shares even in a recession

| Christopher Ruane

This writer isn't waiting for an economic recovery to load up his portfolio with FTSE 100 shares. Here's why he's…

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Is the US banking crisis a once-in-a-decade chance to buy FTSE 100 bank stocks?

| Harvey Jones

FTSE 100 bank stocks could fall sharply if we get another leg of the banking crisis. But they also look…

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3 FTSE 250 stocks I’ll be watching like a hawk in May

| Paul Summers

Paul Summers picks out three shares from the FTSE 250 (INDEXFTSE:MCX) that are all due to report next month. Can…

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Get rich slowly! The 3 keys to building wealth with UK shares

| Royston Wild

Patience is a virtue, as they say. Market expert Sarah Coles explains how taking a long-term approach to investing in…

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2 unique growth stocks Id buy in May

| Ben McPoland

Some of the best companies to invest in are those that are almost impossible to replicate. Here are two growth…

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Could an Alphabet dividend be on the way?

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane likes the long-term growth prospects for the owner of Google. But can he expect an Alphabet dividend any…

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Does Elon Musk’s latest move make Tesla stock a no-brainer buy?

| John Fieldsend

A 12% dip last week in the Tesla stock price looks like it might be a fantastic buying opportunity. Here’s…

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Is this star FTSE 100 stock set for take-off after Q1 results surprise?

| Simon Watkins

GSK is a star FTSE 100 stock whose price has fallen over 15% in the past year, but its Q1…

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Will the Persimmon dividend grow or shrink?

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane explains why he's upbeat about the long-term outlook for the Persimmon dividend, even after a massive cut last…

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2 fallen FTSE 250 stocks I’d snap up before it’s too late

| Mark Tovey

These battered FTSE 250 stocks have great growth potential. The self-storage industry boomed during Covid, but I think it has…

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2 top penny stocks I might buy in May!

| Royston Wild

Buying penny stocks can help supercharge an investor's capital gains. I think these two particular small-caps could be great long-term…

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Will it soon be too late to buy cheap easyJet shares?

| Alan Oscroft

easyJet shares have made a strong start to 2023. But might a real price surge just be holding off until…

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I invested £1.5k in Rio Tinto shares six months ago. Here’s what they’re worth today

| Harvey Jones

Rio Tinto shares have fallen this year and the dividend has been halved, but I still don't regret my decision…

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A multibillion-pound reason to buy Barclays shares!

| Dr. James Fox

Dr James Fox explains why he believes Barclays shares are a buy with the British banking giant due to publish…

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I’ll buy these 5 FTSE 100 shares in an ISA for a second income of £1,646 a year

| Harvey Jones

I’m hoping to max out my Stocks and Shares ISA allowance by investing in dividend-paying stocks to generate a tax-free…

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Bull vs Bear: IAG 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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The Vodafone share price looks weak, but I’d buy now

| Cliff D'Arcy

The Vodafone share price has lost 57% of its value over five years. Also, it's down 28% over one year.…

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8.5% and 7% yields! 2 FTSE 100 shares I might buy for passive income

| Royston Wild

I think these high-yield FTSE shares could be among the greatest for passive income investors. Here's why they're on my…

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5 reasons to buy Lloyds shares while they’re cheap

| Cliff D'Arcy

After diving over 15% from their February high, Lloyds shares have since bounced back. But even at current price levels,…

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3 cheap FTSE 100 shares to buy right now?

| Alan Oscroft

Associated British Foods might be an overlooked bargain among FTSE 100 shares these days. Here are some more I think…

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If I’d invested £500 in Rio Tinto shares 6 months ago, here’s how much I’d have now

| John Fieldsend

I’d say the last six months for Rio Tinto shares weren’t what anyone expected. Here’s how £500 invested in the…

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After losing 60%, surely Scottish Mortgage shares are a buy?

| Cliff D'Arcy

Scottish Mortgage shares have collapsed since their November 2021 peak. After their steep falls, I've put them on my watchlist…

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