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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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3 cheap UK shares I’d buy to help protect my portfolio in a recession

| Charlie Carman

Defensive UK shares can outperform in challenging economic conditions. Our writer explores three stocks he'd buy in a recession.

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Why did Warren Buffett sell his TSMC stock?

| James J. McCombie

Yesterday, TSMC stock slid over 5% on news that Warren Buffett had drastically cut his position. Our writer considers possible…

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7%+ yield and a booming share price! Should I scoop up Taylor Wimpey shares?

| Christopher Ruane

With Taylor Wimpey shares gaining fast and offering a juicy dividend yield to boot, could now be the moment for…

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I’d buy 6,477 shares of this stock for £100 in monthly passive income

| John Fieldsend

This stock has one of the highest dividend payouts on the entire FTSE 100. Here’s how I’d take advantage and…

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These UK lithium shares have jumped over 50% already in 2023! Time to buy?

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane has been hunting for lithium shares to buy for his portfolio. Could this penny stock with some exciting…

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Lloyds shares are up over 10% in 2023! Is it time to buy?

| Charlie Keough

Lloyds shares have had a strong start to 2023. Here, this Fool explains why he's looking to add to his…

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If I’d invested £500 in easyjet shares 3 years ago, here’s what I’d have now

| Christopher Ruane

If our writer had bought easyjet shares three years ago this week, a recent price rally wouldn't have been enough…

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Earnings: time to buy Centrica shares after bumper profits?

| Alan Oscroft

After a few years of falling profits, Centrica shares have been on an upwards run. That's now been cemented by…

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Can the London Stock Exchange share price multi-bag again?

| Kevin Godbold

During my investing career, the London Stock Exchange share price has multi-bagged twice. Can it do so again from today's…

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Growth Shares

2 reasons why IAG stock could hit 200p this year

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith explains how both lower costs and higher revenue could boost IAG stock due to larger profits being generated…

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3 cheap FTSE 100 shares with 7%+ yields

| Christopher Ruane

As the leading UK stock index hits new highs, Christopher Ruane highlights a trio of FTSE 100 shares with generous…

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Down 28%! Could Scottish Mortgage shares turn around in 2023?

| Christopher Ruane

Scottish Mortgage shares have had a bruising year. Christopher Ruane explains why he thinks they offer value and would happily…

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Warren Buffett has just bought or sold these 4 stocks. What should I do?

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith reviews the latest actions from Warren Buffett, noting a surprising share sale and also his buying more of…

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As the FTSE breaks 8,000, here’s how I’m sniffing out cheap shares

| John Fieldsend

The FTSE 100 hitting its all-time high doesn’t mean shares are overvalued. Here’s how I’m looking for cheap shares to…

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Down 8% in a day! What’s going on with the Barclays share price?

| James Beard

The Barclays share price crashed 8% yesterday. Our writer examines the reasons behind the fall, and considers whether he should…

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The FTSE 100 has just reached 8,000! When will it hit 9,000?

| James Beard

Yesterday, for the first time, the FTSE 100 broke through the 8,000 barrier. Here's why I think the rally still…

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I’ve been loading up on Alphabet stock while it’s cheap

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane has been buying Alphabet stock for his portfolio lately. Here's why he reckons it could turn out to…

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2 bargain-basement growth stocks I’m thinking about buying

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith runs through two growth stocks that have fallen significantly over the past year into potentially undervalued territory.

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1 FTSE 250 dividend stock I’d buy today!

| Ben McPoland

This top FTSE 250 fund hasn't reduced its payout since 1938. Here's why I'd buy it today to aim for…

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These three FTSE 100 stocks have huge upside

| Ryan Hogg

Ryan Hogg identifies a trio of FTSE 100 stocks that not only pay a dividend yield of more than 2%…

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I had £1,890 available to invest for passive income. Here’s what I did next!

| Royston Wild

I just invested in a high-performing investment fund to help supercharge my passive income. Here's why I think I'm onto…

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Dividend Shares

Stock pick: Tesco vs Sainsbury’s

| John Choong

With supermarket stocks rebounding from their 2022 lows, I’ll be assessing whether Tesco or Sainsbury's is the better pick for…

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Here’s how I try to find the right stocks to buy for my pension

| Christopher Ruane

When investing for retirement over a long time frame, how does our writer filter for possible stocks to buy? Here…

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How I’d invest a £20K ISA to target £1,000 in annual passive income

| Harvey Jones

Investing in FTSE 100 shares is a great way to build a rising passive income for my retirement. Here's where…

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9%+ yield! The M&G dividend forecast has caught my eye

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer thinks the M&G dividend forecast is appealing, offering him close to a double-digit yield. Here he considers what…

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The FTSE 100 just hit 8,000. But it’s still cheap!

| Cliff D'Arcy

On Wednesday, the FTSE 100 broke past 8,000 points for the first time. It has now made gains over periods…

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3 FTSE 100 shares paying very high yields

| Cliff D'Arcy

In my hunt for quality companies whose cheap shares offer high yields, I found these three Footsie firms. They offer…

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This controversial UK stock now yields 7.6%! Time to buy?

| John Fieldsend

This controversial UK stock offers a fantastic 7.6% yield, the fifth-highest annual payout on the entire FTSE 100 index. Is…

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Are boohoo shares a screaming buy right now?

| Alan Oscroft

boohoo shares have turned from booming growth to near wipeout in just two years. Might buying now be throwing good…

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3 penny stocks I’d buy for my Stocks & Shares ISA today!

| Royston Wild

I'm searching for ways to make big long-term returns from my investment portfolio. I think these penny stocks could be…

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The FTSE 100 is touching all-time highs! Will it crash now?

| Harvey Jones

The FTSE 100 has had a blazing start to the year but could just as easily fall rather than climb…

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Does the Persimmon share price make it a high-yield bargain?

| Christopher Ruane

A tumbling Persimmon share price has boosted the builder's dividend yield. A change is coming, so should our writer invest…

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I’d invest £300 each month to target a £20,000 second income

| Christopher Ruane

By putting aside a few hundred pounds each month, our writer thinks he can build a sizeable second income. Here's…

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A top-level FTSE director just invested £200k in this stock

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Edward Sheldon just spotted a substantial director purchase within the FTSE 100 index. Should he follow the 'insider' and buy…

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Earnings: why Hargreaves Lansdown shares are falling

| Alan Oscroft

Hargreaves Lansdown shares reached overheated valuations in the past. But after a fall, and on H1 results, they just might…

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Earnings: why the Barclays share price just fell 10%

| Alan Oscroft

The Barclays share price had been recovering, as the FTSE 100 keeps setting new records. But it's just suffered a…

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3 reasons the stock market could keep surging in 2023

| Charlie Carman

The stock market has made an explosive start to 2023. Our writer explores three factors that suggest a bullish outlook…

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Earnings: are Glencore shares bargains hiding in plain sight?

| Roland Head

Glencore's share price has risen more than 350% from its March 2020 lows. The firm has just reported record profits.…

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Up 27% in a year, could the Centrica share price keep rising?

| Christopher Ruane

The Centrica share price has been rising strongly, but still sits far below where it was a decade ago. Our…

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2 UK shares that could be set for big gains as the economy recovers

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith reveals two of his favourite UK shares from banking and property that he feels will outperform as the…

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