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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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Should I buy Shell shares after last week’s results?

| James Beard

Last week, the UK's largest company announced its best results for 115 years. But Shell's share price barely moved. Is…

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I’m following Warren Buffett’s advice for sustainable passive income

| Stephen Wright

Stephen Wright is looking for passive income opportunities in dividend shares. Is taking a risk for an attractive return worth…

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5% yield! 6% yield! 7% yield! 3 UK shares I’d buy today

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane looks at a trio of quarterly-paying dividend shares that offer yields of 5% to 7%. He'd happily buy…

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3 FTSE 250 dividend shares I’d buy as the UK avoids recession

| Royston Wild

I think these FTSE 250 income stocks could deliver terrific investor returns even as the UK economy splutters. Here's why…

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A cheap penny stock to buy in February

| Roland Head

This penny stock looks good and cheap, says Roland Head. With a valuable portfolio of brands, he thinks this specialist…

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As the FTSE 100 hits new highs, I’d snap up these 2 cheap shares

| Christopher Ruane

This week, the FTSE 100 index broke its previous record high. But Christopher Ruane reckons this FTSE 100 duo could…

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ChatGPT vs Bard: is now a great time to buy Alphabet stock?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Alphabet stock has fallen this month on the back of fears that Microsoft is winning the AI race. Is this…

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Should I buy Taylor Wimpey shares for 2023?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Taylor Wimpey shares have fallen due to the high level of economic uncertainty in the UK. Is this a good…

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Is this the best income stock to buy this month?

| Henry Adefope, MCSI

This income stock is an anomaly -- it pays higher income, and more regularly, than most bonds in the market.…

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2 dividend shares I’d buy today and hold for decades

| Harvey Jones

I'm looking for FTSE 100 dividend shares that I can pretty much buy and forget. These two look like great…

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Down 60%, is this growth stock finally a buy in February 2023?

| Gordon

Ocado had a difficult 2022 in the market, but does the recent drop in share price make it a great…

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If I’d invested £1k in Antofagasta shares 1 year ago, here’s how much I’d have now

| Mark Tovey

I could have made a pretty penny if I'd invested in Antofagasta shares a year ago. But should I invest…

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Is this the last chance to snap up Barclays shares at a bargain price?

| Roland Head

The Barclays share price has motored higher this year, but Roland Head thinks further gains are likely. He explains why…

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2 hated FTSE 100 shares I’ve been buying in February

| Paul Summers

Encouraged by the market's positive start to 2023, Paul Summers has been buying FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) shares in out-of-favour sectors.

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4 hot investment ideas for UK share investors!

| Royston Wild

This market expert reveals a handful of top investment strategies for 2023. Plus: here's how I plan to invest in…

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Warren Buffett holds a single FTSE 100 stock. Should I buy it?

| John Fieldsend

When it comes to investing in companies, Warren Buffet has an incredible track record. So should I open a position…

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3 FTSE 100 stocks I bought for long-term passive income

| Alan Oscroft

The FTSE 100 might be reaching new highs. But I still see plenty of cheap shares offering good long-term passive…

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Top British dividend stocks to buy for February

| The Motley Fool Staff

We asked our writers to share their top dividend stocks for February, including a fistful of financials and a couple…

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The Aston Martin share price has recently doubled. I’m stunned!

| Christopher Ruane

With the Aston Martin share price recently moving into the fast lane, why does this writer continue to exclude the…

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Earnings: why Unilever shares just keep on going

| Alan Oscroft

Unilever shares have had a steady few years, as the company adjusts to rising costs and changing focus. 2022 results…

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Should I buy this Bill Gates-backed penny stock?

| Mark Tovey

A green tech start-up, funded by Bill Gates, has signed an agreement with this penny stock mining company. Is this…

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60 years of dividend growth! This Warren Buffett stock could make me rich

| Charlie Carman

Warren Buffett has owned this dividend stock for 35 years. Here's why our writer invests in the company to help…

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3 FTSE 100 shares I’d buy to invest like Warren Buffett

| Stephen Wright

Top of Stephen Wright’s investing checklist is a business with an economic moat. And he thinks he has three FTSE…

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If I’d invested £3,000 in ITM Power shares 3 years ago, here’s what I’d have now

| Christopher Ruane

Would buying ITM Power shares in February 2020 have made our writer a paper profit or loss? The answer could…

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7.2% yield! Here’s the dividend forecast for Barratt Developments shares

| Royston Wild

Barratt Developments shares offer yields far north of the FTSE 100 average. But how realistic do current payout projections really…

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The British American Tobacco dividend is up 6%. Time to buy?

| Christopher Ruane

With a big increase in the British American Tobacco dividend announced today, shareholder Christopher Ruane considers his options.

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Earnings: why AstraZeneca shares are climbing

| Alan Oscroft

AstraZeneca shares have stormed ahead as the company's long-term rebuild is delivering revenue growth. Results for 2022 are here.

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I’m following Charlie Munger’s advice to target getting rich with UK shares

| Stephen Wright

The FTSE 100 has posted respectable returns over the last decade. But Stephen Wright is looking to do better by…

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I’d drip-feed £417 a month into a Stocks and Shares ISA to try for a million

| John Fieldsend

How long would it take to get to a million pounds saving £417 a month? With a Stocks and Shares…

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Is the Rolls-Royce share price heading back to pennies?    

| Christopher Ruane

After starting 2023 strongly, Christopher Ruane thinks the Rolls-Royce share price risks falling back to under a pound. Here's why…

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What will Scottish Mortgage shares be worth a decade from now?

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane explains why he would happily add Scottish Mortgage shares to his portfolio today in the hope of long-term…

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Earnings: can Redrow shares maintain their recovery?

| Alan Oscroft

Redrow shares have been regaining ground since October. And they remain steady after an encouraging start to the second half.

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How should I respond to a booming stock market?

| Christopher Ruane

This week's all-time FTSE 100 high has hit the headlines. But what does it mean practically for this writer's investment…

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The FTSE 250 has outperformed all blue-chip indexes this century. Should I back it?

| Henry Adefope, MCSI

2022 was officially a bear market for the FTSE 250, and the domestic outlook isn't great. Does the index still…

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Some US stocks will crash after ‘senseless’ rally! But how can I benefit?

| Dr. James Fox

Dr James Fox explains why he's expecting US stock to crash in the near future with the Nasdaq gaining 17%…

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How to earn passive income in 2023 with only £100 a month

| Charlie Carman

Making passive income from stocks is an achievable goal. Our writer outlines his strategy of saving regularly and buying dividend…

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Will FTSE 100 stocks crash in 2023?

| Harvey Jones

After a strong run investors may be wondering if FTSE 100 stocks are due a correction. It could happen, but…

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Should I invest more of my cash in these dirt-cheap income stocks?

| Royston Wild

The UK stock market has surged in 2023. Yet there are plenty of great bargains still out there. Here are…

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3 penny stocks I’d buy today and hold for 10 years!

| Royston Wild

I'm looking for the hottest growth shares for the next decade. Here are three penny stocks I'm looking to add…

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With the FTSE 100 climbing, I’d buy these shares now

| Alan Oscroft

Choosing which shares to buy when the FTSE 100 is rising can be harder than when we're in a slump.…

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