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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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I bought these 4 US growth stocks for a tech recovery

| Cliff D'Arcy

I'm usually a value investor, but I bought these four US growth stocks for their recovery potential. Each firm is…

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Is now a good time to buy FTSE 100 shares? 

| Harvey Jones

I reckon there's still plenty of value in the FTSE 100, despite its recent strong run, and I'm picking out…

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How I’m building a new second income for 2023

| Cliff D'Arcy

I'm looking to build a new second income in 2023 to last me for life. I have plenty of options,…

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I’m listening to Warren Buffett and loading up on cheap shares

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer is looking for cheap shares he can add to his portfolio. To do so, he is focussing not…

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2 FTSE 100 shares to buy now at 52-week lows

| Roland Head

These FTSE 100 shares are looking bombed out and unloved to me, but they could be good contrarian buys, says…

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With a 5.7% ITV dividend yield, I’m buying!

| Christopher Ruane

There was good news this week about the ITV dividend. Shareholder Christopher Ruane has been increasing his stake. Here, he…

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Forget buy-to-let, investors should buy these dividend stocks!

| Dr. James Fox

Dr James Fox explains why he's staying away from bricks and mortar while focusing on dividend stocks to enhance his…

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No savings at 30? I’d aim for lifelong passive income with just £333 a month

| Charlie Carman

If I was starting my investing journey at 30 with no savings, here's how I'd use a little-known ISA trick…

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How can I invest like Warren Buffett in uncertain times?

| Dr. James Fox

Dr James Fox takes a closer look at Warren Buffett's teaching amid an increasingly hard market to understand. What can…

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2 income stocks investors should buy in the banking sector!

| Dr. James Fox

Dr James Fox details two bank income stocks he thinks investors should be buying for steady growth and attractive dividend…

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7%+ yield? Here’s the Aviva dividend forecast for 2023 and 2024

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith takes a look at the Aviva dividend forecasts and weighs up whether the potential yield is realistic for…

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I’d target a £500 monthly passive income the Warren Buffett way

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer wants to boost his income streams. He could aim to do this by investing in brilliant businesses he…

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Down 37%, this forgotten FTSE oil stock has a 40% potential upside!

| Dr. James Fox

Dr James Fox takes a closer look at FTSE 250 oil company Tullow. The Africa-focused firm has seen its share…

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Investors should buy these FTSE 100 stocks before they surge!

| Dr. James Fox

Dr James Fox takes a closer look at FTSE 100 stocks that are still trading below their previous valuations. Will…

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Rolls-Royce shares spike, but here are some red flags I’ve spotted

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith explains that despite all the recent enthusiasm around Rolls-Royce shares, there are some points that concern him for…

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How I’d aim for a million starting from scratch

| Cliff D'Arcy

If I were starting out again as a young investor, here are four simple steps I'd take to aim for…

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3 Warren Buffett stocks I will ‘never’ sell

| Ben McPoland

This writer has a few stocks that he just cannot imagine himself parting ways with. Here's three that are also…

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3 top value stocks I’d buy to hold for 10 years!

| Royston Wild

Buying value stocks can help supercharge an investor's wealth over the long term. Here are three UK shares I believe…

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Here’s how much I’d need to invest in Lloyds shares to generate a £100 monthly income

| Harvey Jones

Lloyds shares have struggled for years, but I believe the bank will recover its former status as a dividend income…

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Best British dividend shares to buy for March

| The Motley Fool Staff

We asked our writers to share their top dividend picks for March, including two flooring companies with high ceilings!

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How to target a million from UK dividend shares

| Alan Oscroft

Fancy the idea of making a million from stock market investing? Here's why I think going for dividend shares is…

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A once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to invest like Warren Buffett

| Stephen Wright

Warren Buffett is known for buying shares when they’re cheap. But which of Buffett’s stocks does Stephen Wright think is…

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With no savings at 36, I’d use the Warren Buffett approach to build wealth

| John Fieldsend

Investing in stocks can be a brilliant way to build long-term wealth, and I think Warren Buffett has the best…

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Who would buy ‘dying’ UK stocks? I would!

| Cliff D'Arcy

UK stocks are among the most unloved and unwanted on earth. Yet within the FTSE 100 lie dozens of high-quality,…

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Why this UK growth stock looks set to double

| Stephen Wright

Stephen Wright thinks that the investments J D Wetherspoon has been making since 2020 make it a growth stock that…

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With the FTSE 100 at record highs, is now a good time to buy UK shares?

| Stephen Wright

Even with the FTSE 100 at its highest ever levels, Stephen Wright thinks that there are opportunities for investors who…

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1 FTSE 250 dividend stock I’d buy now for passive income

| Charlie Carman

Our writer has been searching the FTSE 250 index for stocks that produce regular income. Here's one dividend share he'd…

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2 penny stocks that could hit 100p before year end

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith talks through a lithium hotshot and a 'human capital' specialist as two penny stocks he feels could gain…

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Up almost 20% in a year, why the Unilever share price may keep rising

| Kevin Godbold

An improving growth profile, steady trading and a fair-looking valuation may all help to drive the Unilever share price higher.

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Could the Lloyds dividend survive a housing market crash?

| Christopher Ruane

After a recent 20% annual increase, the Lloyds dividend has caught this writer's eye. But how likely is the payout…

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Growth Shares

Tesla shares have almost doubled this year! Time to jump on the bandwagon?

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith explains why Tesla shares have done so well recently, but offers a warning about why he feels caution…

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I’d aim for a million buying blue-chip shares

| John Fieldsend

If I focus on investments to help me in my aim for a million-pound nest egg, I think buying blue-chip…

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Dividend Shares

Can HSBC shares unlock a special passive income stream?

| John Choong

HSBC shares are already up 15% this year. With a dividend yield of 4.4%, the stock could be a passive…

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Are Thungella Resources shares going to yield 45% this year?

| James Beard

Thungella Resources shares are presently yielding around 45%. Our writer wants to know whether the company's huge dividend is sustainable.

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I’d buy 45 shares a week of this high-yield stock for £1k a year in passive income

| James Beard

Our writer believes he's discovered an energy stock that will generate a very attractive level of passive income for many…

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If I’d invested £100 in NIO shares 3 years ago, here’s what I’d have now!

| Dr. James Fox

Dr James Fox takes a closer look at NIO shares. The stock is among the most promising EV companies, but…

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My Rolls-Royce shares are up 75% in 4 months. Should I sell, hold, or buy more?

| Harvey Jones

Rolls-Royce shares are flying and for once I got my timing just right. Now I'm wondering what I should do…

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3 dividend shares for UK investors to consider in March

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Dividend shares are getting a lot of attention from investors right now. Edward Sheldon highlights three he likes on the…

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I’d buy 500 GSK shares to make £303 in annual passive income

| Kevin Godbold

GSK shares are backed by a renewed global biopharma business with R&D-driven growth ambitions and a modest-looking valuation.

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1 UK dividend share from the FTSE 100 I might buy soon

| Royston Wild

I don't have limitless cash to use to buy UK shares. But here's one from the FTSE 100 I'd happily…

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