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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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Down 87%, should I snap up this UK fashion stock for only 53p?

| John Fieldsend

After falling 87% in three years, a pound coin just about gets me two shares in this UK fashion stock.…

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It’s St Patrick’s Day! Which of these Irish stocks should I buy for a second income?

| James Beard

I'm looking for shares that will give me a second income. On St Patrick's Day, I've identified three stocks in…

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How I’d invest £350 monthly in dividend stocks to afford a Ferrari

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith explains how he could invest his way to buying a supercar using a strategy involving reinvesting income from…

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As fears of a stock market crash grow, are Santander shares a buy?

| Gordon

Collapsing US banks caused major global sell-offs and fears of a stock market crash. But do cheaper Santander shares offer…

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Why I’d look for passive income opportunities before the stock market recovers

| Stephen Wright

Lower share prices mean higher dividend yields. Stephen Wright has a plan for earning passive income from stocks while also…

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How would Warren Buffett handle a 2023 stock market crash?

| Alan Oscroft

The last time we had a FTSE 100 crash, investors dumped their shares and ran for the hills. Warren Buffett…

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3 cheap stocks to buy now, before it’s too late?

| Alan Oscroft

With a focus on the financial world, are we missing some overlooked bargains? I see some cheap stocks to buy…

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3 dirt cheap dividend shares to buy today

| Alan Oscroft

Share prices are tumbling again, so what does that mean? For me, it's more dividend shares on unusually low valuations.

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In case of potential systemic financial crisis: break glass

| Owain Bennallack

These simple steps will prevent the majority of financial crises becoming the next Great Depression. But every disaster is different.

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1 penny stock under 38p that I’d buy today

| Charlie Carman

Penny stocks are risky, but they can offer the potential to deliver huge windfalls. Our writer examines one he'd buy…

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1 exceptional stock to consider buying in this latest market sell-off

| Kevin Godbold

In this latest market set-back, why not forget the volatile banks and buy enduring quality stocks like this one to hold…

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If I’d invested £1,000 in Unilever shares at the start of 2022, here’s how much I’d have now

| John Fieldsend

A stock market correction and a cost-of-living crisis made 2022 a rough year for many stocks. How would £1,000 in…

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UK stocks are tanking. Is now a great time to buy shares?

| Cliff D'Arcy

After an 8% fall in the FTSE 100, there are plenty of bargains to be had among London shares. I'd…

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Is this beaten-down FTSE 250 stock the buy of a lifetime?

| Mark Tovey

The FTSE 250 is home to three dirt-cheap mining companies. I decided to run the numbers to find the very…

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The FTSE 100: should I catch a falling knife?

| James J. McCombie

Should I panic and run for the hills when a market like the FTSE 100 is falling? Or should I…

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Get ready for a FTSE 100 crash

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer explains why he is not trying to anticipate the timing of the next FTSE 100 crash, but is…

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2 growth stocks that should beat the market over the next 10 years

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer owns this pair of growth stocks in his portfolio. He'd happily buy more at today's price for their…

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Alphabet stock is still below $100. Can it last?

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane has been loading up on Alphabet stock. Here he explains why he sees it as a bargain and…

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3 crash-resistant FTSE shares to buy today?

| Alan Oscroft

If we suffer a stock market crash, some FTSE shares will surely handle it better than others. Finding them is…

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What on earth’s going on with Sainsbury’s dividend?

| Kevin Godbold

Something’s wrong with the case for investing in Sainsbury’s for its shareholder dividend, but the stock still has its attractions.

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1 UK stock to buy and one to avoid as the FTSE falls

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith looks past the sea of red in the stock market this week and focuses on a UK stock…

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How I’d invest £12k in high-yield ISA shares to generate income of £70 a month

| Harvey Jones

High-yield FTSE 100 stocks looked great value last week. Following the banking crisis meltdown, their yields are even more generous.

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How I’d buy just a few cheap shares to aim to make a million

| Matthew Dumigan

Investing in cheap shares represents a solid strategy for Matthew Dumigan in order to strive to build wealth over the…

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£1 for 60p. Is this the top stock to buy in March?

| Henry Adefope, MCSI

ICGT may be an ideal stock to buy amid this unpredictable market. But the widening discount on the shares is…

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3 magnificent dividend shares I’d buy in the FTSE sell-off

| Harshil Patel

Stock market panic can create investing opportunities. Our writer considers his top dividend shares that appear to be on sale.

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Will this high-yield dividend stock run out of puff?

| James Beard

British American Tobacco is a dividend stock that is one of the highest yielding in the FTSE 100. But is…

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Here’s why FTSE 100 shares are crashing

| John Choong

FTSE 100 shares have been on a steady decline since the index hit an all-time high last month. Here's why…

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Will the FTSE 100 ever hit 8,000 again?

| James Beard

The collapse of two banks in the US sent the FTSE 100 tumbling this week. Our writer wants to know…

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6 cheap shares I’d buy for high passive income

| Cliff D'Arcy

I'm a huge fan of the passive income that comes from share dividends. Not all UK stocks pay out cash,…

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If I’d invested £1k in Shell shares three years ago, here’s what I’d have today

| Harvey Jones

Shell shares have seen a lot of ups and downs lately. The FTSE 100 oil giant remains a top income…

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Better banking stock buy: Lloyds vs Barclays

| Duelling Fools

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

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As the market tumbles, here’s my Stocks and Shares ISA hit list

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith thinks there's time to squeeze in more purchases before the Stocks and Shares ISA deadline, and reveals his…

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Here’s why Scottish Mortgage shares could be too cheap to miss

| Alan Oscroft

I reckon Scottish Mortgage Investment Trust shares are cheap. And thanks to the latest US panic, they just got even…

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Why a stock market correction could be a golden opportunity to get rich

| Stephen Wright

Stock market corrections are where investing fortunes can be made. Stephen Wright looks at the opportunities for investors right now.

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Are Lloyds shares undervalued?

| Stephen Wright

With strong returns on equity and a price below 50p, are shares in Lloyds Banking Group undervalued? Stephen Wright looks…

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2 cheap UK dividend stocks I might buy as stock markets sink!

| Royston Wild

I think these UK passive income stocks are brilliant bargains following recent share price falls. Here's why I'd buy them…

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3 things that could tank the Rolls-Royce share price

| Alan Oscroft

The Rolls-Royce share price is doing well in 2023. But I think it would be complacent for us to assume…

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AJ Bell investors are buying these UK stocks! Should I join in?

| Royston Wild

These FTSE 100 stocks have proven extremely popular with retail investors of late. Should I buy these UK stocks for…

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Does the BT stock fall make it a no-brainer buy now?

| John Fieldsend

A further 4% fall in recent days puts BT stock down 86% from all-time highs. Is now finally the time…

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Is the Avacta share price dip a buying opportunity?

| James J. McCombie

I would buy Avacta at its current share price if I was comfortable with the risk inherent in its developmental…

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