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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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5 cheap shares I’d buy for the stock market recovery

| Paul Summers

We may just be at the beginning of a new bull market. Our writer has already started buying cheap shares…

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Is penny stock Cineworld a cheap buy at under 5p?

| Charlie Carman

The Cineworld share price has collapsed by 88% over the past 12 months. Should I add this beaten-down penny stock…

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Income stocks: a once-in-a-decade chance to get rich

| John Fieldsend

The 2022 market correction was the longest since 2008. So, with stocks looking cheap, are income stocks my best bet…

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FTSE 100 today: market movers on Tuesday 7th February

| Sam Robson

What happened in early trade today, across the FTSE 100, FTSE 250, and AIM indices?

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3 cheap shares I bought for high passive income

| Cliff D'Arcy

My favourite form of passive income is share dividends. But while not all UK companies pay cash dividends, these three…

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Marks and Spencer shares: future dividend darlings

| John Choong

Marks and Spencer shares are expected to perform well in 2023. With a return to dividend payments around the corner,…

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I’m not working forever! How I aim to build £20k a year passive income from UK shares

| Harvey Jones

I plan to generate a rising passive income in retirement by investing in a portfolio of FTSE 100 stocks. Now…

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This 6.5% yield is one of the FTSE 100’s best. So what’s stopping me from buying this stock?

| Harvey Jones

The FTSE has a heap of wonderful dividend stocks, including this one. But I'd like a shot at a little…

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The forecasts were right! Now, can the FTSE 100 hit 8,500? And what should I do?

| Dr. James Fox

Dr James Fox explores where the FTSE 100 will go next after closing at an all-time high on Friday. And…

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Alphabet stock: short-term pain for long-term gains

| John Choong

Alphabet stock sank after yet another poor set of results. Despite 2023's outlook not looking great, I'm buying for long-term…

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1 AIM stock under 8p with huge potential upside!

| Ben McPoland

One broker thinks this AIM stock should be valued as a £1bn tech unicorn. That gives it massive potential upside…

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Down 75%, does the Polymetal share price make it a buy now?

| Alan Oscroft

The recent Polymetal share price rise gave the Russia-based gold miner a boost. But what's in store for its stock…

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Should I sell my FTSE 100 shares and bank profits?

| Ben McPoland

'Buy low and sell high' goes the old investing motto. So should I sell my FTSE 100 shares and cash…

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Should I buy these FTSE 100 value shares?

| Royston Wild

I'm looking for the best FTSE index value shares to buy following last week's rally. Are these two low-cost stocks…

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Why the ITV share price looks set to move higher

| Kevin Godbold

Despite the ITV share price being down, I'm tempted by the stock because the underlying business looks set to grow,…

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2 UK stocks I own for big dividends

| Cliff D'Arcy

When looking for new stocks to buy, I'm often drawn to shares paying high dividends. These two big UK businesses…

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Buying these 4 cheap shares could mean I never have to work again

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith outlines how buying cheap shares that have upward price and dividend potential could help him to pack in…

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Best British small-cap stocks to buy for February

| The Motley Fool Staff

We asked our writers to share their best UK small-cap stocks to buy in February, including a cinema chain and…

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FTSE 100 stocks are still dirt-cheap! 3 bargain shares I’d buy today

| Royston Wild

I'm searching the FTSE 100 for the best bargain stocks to buy. Here are three I think are too cheap…

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The FTSE 100 just hit all-time highs! Here’s why I’m not sitting on my hands

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith explains the disconnect between the UK economy and the FTSE 100 and why this allows him to continue…

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FTSE correction: a once-in-a-decade chance to outdo Warren Buffett?

| Dr. James Fox

Dr James Fox explores value buying opportunities on the FTSE in light of Warren Buffett's apparent wariness of the British…

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How I’d invest a £20k ISA to target £1,500 a year in passive income

| Dr. James Fox

Dr James Fox explains how he'd use the entirety of his ISA allowance to invest in dividend stocks to achieve…

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I’d invest £250 a month in a Stocks and Shares ISA to target a £34k second income

| Harshil Patel

Regularly investing in a diversified Stocks and Shares ISA could be the route to a comfortable retirement. Our writer considers…

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Have I just missed a once-in-a-lifetime chance to get rich from dividend stocks?

| Harvey Jones

A host of FTSE 100 dividend stocks have rocketed in recent months. Luckily, there are still plenty of high-yielding bargains…

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I’d buy cheap FTSE 100 shares today to try and become an ISA millionaire!

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Stock market corrections and bear markets are the perfect time to load up on FTSE 100 shares at bargain prices…

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6% dividend yield! A UK share to buy in February and hold for 10 years

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

I'm not concerned about the short-term economic outlook. I reckon this UK share could be a brilliant addition for my…

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Taylor Wimpey shares: my top passive income buy

| John Choong

UK housebuilders don't have a rosy outlook in the near term. Even so, I believe Taylor Wimpey shares are still…

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2 dividend shares for the lucrative green revolution!

| Dr. James Fox

Dr James Fox details two dividend shares he believes could outperform the market due to their positioning within renewables.

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2 FTSE 250 stocks I’d buy for massive passive income

| Paul Summers

The stock market can be a great source of passive income. Our writer picks out two FTSE 250 (INDEXFTSE:MCX) stocks…

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2 reasons why Lloyds’ share price is so cheap!

| Royston Wild

I'm searching for the best FTSE 100 value shares to buy for my portfolio. Lloyds' share price is cheap but…

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My boring way to try and get rich from a Stocks & Shares ISA

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith explains his idea for making his Stocks and Shares ISA pot grow over time by putting his money…

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The FTSE 100 is at a record high. So will I keep buying?

| Cliff D'Arcy

The FTSE 100 hit a record high on Friday, beating the previous peak of May 2018. The index looks cheap,…

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How passive income could help me make a million from shares

| Roland Head

Roland Head explains how he's using a patient passive income strategy to try to build himself a seven-figure retirement portfolio.

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2 FTSE shares I’d buy as the index hits record highs!

| Royston Wild

The FTSE index soared above 7,900 points for the first time on Friday. Here are two brilliant blue-chips I'm considering…

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Should I buy these forgotten FTSE 100 stocks in February?

| Dr. James Fox

Dr James Fox takes a closer look at some FTSE 100 stocks that could well be overlooked by retail investors.…

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Got £1,000 to invest during this stock market correction? I would buy FTSE 100 shares with this feature

| Gordon

FTSE 100 shares have been volatile in recent months, but companies that have flexibility with pricing might be positioned to…

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1 ex-penny stock that could become a ‘money fountain’

| Ben McPoland

Britain's master investor Jim Mellon thinks that global agriculture is going to be disrupted. This former penny stock is a…

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These stocks are valued at half the FTSE 100 index average!

| Dr. James Fox

Dr James Fox explores several FTSE 100 stocks that trade at considerable discounts versus the index average, using the P/E…

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Rolls-Royce shares are still cheap despite the recent rally

| Dr. James Fox

Dr James Fox explains why he think Rolls-Royce shares are still strong buys, despite them surging since their nadir in…

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Want exposure to fast-growing India? Here’s what I’m doing for big returns

| Dr. James Fox

Dr James Fox details ways to gain exposure to one of the world's fastest growing economies as he searches for…

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