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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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I’d aim for a million buying just a few shares

| Christopher Ruane

This writer hopes to reach a million by taking a disciplined, rigorous approach when searching for shares to buy for…

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1 penny stock under 25p that I’d buy today

| Charlie Carman

After a massive share price fall, this AIM-listed company is trading deep in penny stock territory. But our writer sees…

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2 cheap income stocks to help fight inflation!

| Charlie Keough

This Fool is on the lookout for some cheap income stocks that he'd buy to mitigate rising inflation. Here are…

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How I’d invest £4,000 today for long-term passive income

| Stephen Wright

The first thing Stephen Wright would do when investing £k is claim a 25% bonus. After that, it’s a diversified…

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I’m piling up cheap shares in 2023 while I can

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane explains why he's been hunting for cheap shares to buy and what he looks for when assessing their…

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Could the Lloyds dividend be a long-term goldmine?

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane considers the prospects for the Lloyds dividend over the coming decade. Does the balance of risk and reward…

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I’d use £20,000 in the next stock market crash to build wealth

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane explains why he’s not worrying about a stock market crash, but instead is proactively preparing to use one…

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How I’d invest £20k in an ISA to earn a second income of £1,650 a year

| Harvey Jones

I'm looking to generate the maximum possible second income by investing in FTSE 100 dividend stocks. Here are five I'd…

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Value Shares

Could the recent Clubcard changes spell trouble for Tesco shares?

| John Choong

Tesco shares have been on the rise since the start of the year, but could changes to its loyalty scheme…

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After steep falls, these FTSE 100 shares look dirt cheap to me

| Cliff D'Arcy

While the FTSE 100 has dropped 3.7% this month, these five Footsie flops have crashed as much as 23.5%. But…

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Are these the 2 best dividend stocks in the UK?

| James J. McCombie

After running a screen and having a think, Shell and RWS Holdings are my two prime UK dividend stock picks…

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Dividend Shares

How I’d invest £5 a day in an ISA to earn tax-free passive income for life

| Harvey Jones

Investing little and often in dividend-paying FTSE 100 shares can help me generate the passive income I need to enjoy…

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Only 5 days left to open a Stocks and Shares ISA!

| Cliff D'Arcy

The 2022/23 tax year ends on 5 April, while the 2023/24 season starts on 6 April. Both are key dates…

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I’m looking for once-in-a-decade opportunities in the stock market recovery

| Stephen Wright

The stock market is inherently unpredictable. But Stephen Wright has three stocks he’s not expecting to see at these prices…

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Dividend Shares

Was buying bank shares my biggest mistake?

| John Choong

Bank shares have been tumbling on the back of SVB's collapse. With fears of a contagion event, have I made…

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3 reasons to start buying shares this week

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane thinks that right now is a great time to start buying shares, or to buy more as an…

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If I’d invested $1,000 in Meta stock 5 years ago, here’s how much I’d have now!

| Charlie Carman

The past half-decade has been turbulent for investors in Meta stock. Our writer explores the return delivered by Mark Zuckerberg's…

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This big 8% dividend makes me want to buy Glencore shares

| Alan Oscroft

Glencore shares have been up and down over the past decade, and the dividend has done the same. But right…

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2 dividend shares to buy in April for 6%+ yields

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer has identified two shares to buy for his portfolio in the coming month, both with juicy yields and…

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5 reasons the market might be undervaluing this FTSE 250 stock

| James J. McCombie

FTSE 250 stock Marks and Spencer looks cheap based on earnings multiples and other qualitative factors. Is the market overlooking…

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Value shares – or value traps?

| Christopher Ruane

When are value shares not the bargain they may initially seem? Christopher Ruane outlines some of the factors he considers…

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This UK stock soared 156% in 5 years. Can it keep going?

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer looks at a UK stock that has had an explosive track record of creating shareholder value. Can it…

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At 14.5%, is this share a high-yield bargain?

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer considers some pros and cons of a high-yield share with an innovative business model. Is he persuaded enough…

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The Petrofac share price just jumped 60%. Time to buy?

| Alan Oscroft

Don't you love it when a stock soars unexpectedly? That's what just happened to the Petrofac share price, and it…

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Are Lloyds shares cheap buys at under 48p?

| Charlie Carman

Lloyds shares tumbled recently amid a global banking crisis that has claimed several victims. Is the UK lender now a…

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3 great FTSE 100 shares I’d buy in April

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer examines a trio of FTSE 100 shares to buy for his portfolio in April. He thinks they offer…

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Should Tesco shares be in my ISA shopping basket?

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane likes this leading supermarket business. But does it make sense for him to add Tesco shares to his…

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2 stocks paying me passive income in 2023

| Charlie Carman

Looking for passive income ideas? Our writer shines a spotlight on two FTSE 100 shares that he owns with index-beating…

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Here’s how I’d invest a Stocks and Shares ISA to build generational wealth

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer sets out the approach he takes to trying to use his Stocks and Shares ISA as a vehicle…

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Alphabet stock is over $100 again. Should I buy?

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane explains why he thinks Alphabet stock is undervalued, despite recent investor worries over advertising spend and AI.

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3 top share ideas for an ISA

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

The 2022/2023 ISA deadline is less than a week away now. Here, Edward Sheldon provides three share ideas for this…

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Here’s the Rolls-Royce dividend forecast for 2023 and 2024

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Edward Sheldon looks at the Rolls-Royce dividend forecast for the years ahead. Are payments to shareholders on the cards now…

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Better travel stock buy: easyJet vs Marriott International

| Duelling Fools

Today, the long-term investing case for two travel stocks is put forward by a couple of our Foolish contributors.

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Down 95%, is Aston Martin’s share price too cheap to miss?

| John Fieldsend

The Aston Martin share price has fallen disastrously since its IPO. But does recent success make the stock look like…

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I’d buy while the S4 Capital share price suffers

| Christopher Ruane

Is the strong revenue growth revealed yesterday enough to boost the flagging S4 Capital share price? Shareholder Christopher Ruane considers…

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Growth Shares

With IAG shares stalling, is now the time to buy?

| John Choong

The hot streak IAG shares enjoyed in the New Year has cooled and the stock has been on a steady…

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

| Alan Oscroft

The past couple of years have been rough on boohoo shares, and they crashed hard. But they've started climbing back…

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3 top dividend shares to consider buying for April and beyond

| Kevin Godbold

A record of growing annual dividends tends to go hand in hand with other value indicators, such as those found…

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Here’s how I’m diversifying with UK shares to aim for stunning returns!

| Royston Wild

Investing in UK shares remains an effective way for individuals to diversify their portfolios. I've chosen to buy FTSE 100…

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3 cheap dividend stocks to buy in April?

| Alan Oscroft

It looks like 2023 might deliver a new record for stock market income. There's news from a few of our…

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