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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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2 green dividend stocks that tick all my boxes right now

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith tries to marry up generating passive income with saving the planet via two green dividend stocks with yields…

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2 UK shares to aim to double my money in 2023

| Harshil Patel

Super-performing UK shares can be hard to find. But our writer considers two of his top picks that stand the…

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How I’d invest £300 a month to make a £23,687 passive income for life

| Harshil Patel

A diversified selection of quality shares invested over time can result in a chunky passive income. Our writer considers which…

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Will the stock market crash in 2023?

| Charlie Carman

Fears of a stock market crash are responsible for many sleepless nights in the investment community. Our writer assesses the…

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When cheap shares go badly wrong!

| Cliff D'Arcy

I bought these two cheap shares for their high dividend yields and recovery potential. Sadly, both share prices slumped, leaving…

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UK shares: 3 cheap stocks to buy in February

| John Choong

UK shares yielded a strong performance in January. So, here are three cheap stocks to buy in February before they…

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2 top penny stocks I’ll be looking to buy in February

| Royston Wild

Investing in penny stocks can be a great way for share pickers to turbocharge their returns. Here are two on…

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Earnings: Vodafone shares unmoved by big dividend prospects

| Alan Oscroft

Vodafone shares have had a weak year, despite the stock offering a dividend yield of 8%. Q3 trading sheds some…

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3 stocks to generate a second income

| Ben McPoland

Investing in dividend shares is a perfect way to generate a second income. Here's three stocks that have major potential…

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2 UK dividend stocks I’d buy today

| Kevin Godbold

I think the growing stream of income from these two UK dividend stocks would sit well in my diversified portfolio…

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These were the FTSE 100’s biggest flops in January!

| Cliff D'Arcy

The FTSE 100 index had a good January, rising by 4.3%. While the shares of 86 Footsie firms rose last…

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2 FTSE 100 shares I’d buy right now

| Kevin Godbold

All though there are some risks, I think these two FTSE 100 shares could potentially deliver decent returns in the…

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I’d buy 7 shares a week of this FTSE 100 stock for £1 a day in passive income

| Charlie Carman

FTSE 100 stocks often offer investors high dividend yields. Here's one I'd buy to target a regular passive income stream…

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Earnings: are GSK shares a buy after a big earnings rise?

| Alan Oscroft

Do GSK shares provide one of the FTSE 100's most reliable dividends right now? Full-year 2022 results show steady progress.

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4 key themes affecting the Scottish Mortgage share price

| Charlie Carman

The Scottish Mortgage share price is directly linked to the sectors to which the investment trust is exposed. These are…

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Here’s how I’d invest £3,000 in dividend shares to earn a second income

| Harshil Patel

Our writer considers his top dividend shares for reliable passive income. The search is on for chunky yields, and stable…

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A FTSE director just invested £306k in this stock

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

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

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This stock is 7% of Warren Buffett’s portfolio. Should I buy it?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Edward Sheldon takes a look at one of Warren Buffett’s top holdings. Is the stock worth buying for his own…

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Artificial intelligence has arrived! Here are the AI stocks I’ve bought for 2023 and beyond

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Artificial intelligence is already getting a lot of attention in 2023. Here's a look at some AI stocks Edward Sheldon…

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With no savings in January, I’d build passive income in these 2 ways now

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith explains that even after a patchy January, he can still make passive income in 2023 by being smart…

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FTSE 100 today: market movers on Wednesday 1st February

| Sam Robson

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

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Lloyds shares are on a roll. Is this a trap?

| Cliff D'Arcy

Lloyds shares are up 12% in January and have jumped 17% in six months. After this recent strength, could the…

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Growth Shares

Rolls-Royce shares: are they still cheap enough to buy in February?

| John Choong

Rolls-Royce shares are up a staggering 60% from their low point last year. But with the stock now above £1,…

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3 reasons why Stocks and Shares ISA demand might rocket!

| Royston Wild

The popularity of tax-efficient products like Stocks & Shares ISAs could be about to soar. Here are several reasons why…

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How I’m aiming for life-changing gains in my Stocks and Shares ISA

| Kevin Godbold

These four investing gurus agree on this approach to investment strategy and for my Stocks and Shares ISA, I'm following…

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Down 27% in a year, this FTSE 100 stock is ringing alarm bells for me

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith flags up a big-name FTSE 100 stock around which he thinks there are some worrying signs and explains…

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Could Cineworld shares come storming back in 2023?

| Christopher Ruane

After a dismal 2022, Cineworld shares have had an encouraging start to 2023. Christopher Ruane explains why he still won't…

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Best British shares to buy in February

| The Motley Fool Staff

We asked our writers to share their ‘best of British’ stocks to buy this month, including a brick manufacturer and…

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Could a UK house price crash destroy the FTSE in 2023?

| Harvey Jones

A housing market meltdown looked baked in at the start of the year but optimism is returning and that's good…

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I’d love to buy this investment trust in February for its 4.37% dividend yield, but there’s one thing stopping me

| Harvey Jones

So what's the best way to get a top dividend yield? Buy FTSE 100 stocks or leave the job to…

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Should I buy this FTSE 100 gold stock?

| Ben McPoland

The price of gold surged to an 8-month high in January. Should I buy this FTSE 100 miner in case…

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My Rio Tinto shares are soaring, but are still cheap!

| Cliff D'Arcy

Rio Tinto shares have soared by more than 40% since hitting their 2022 low on 31 October. But even after…

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I love these 5 forms of passive income

| Cliff D'Arcy

Passive income is a fantastic thing, because this money rolls in without work or effort. Here are my top forms…

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Earnings: why ITM Power shares are climbing

| Alan Oscroft

After a painful boom and bust, are ITM Power shares on a sustainable upwards growth run with hopes for eventual…

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The CRH share price is climbing. Is it too late to buy?

| Alan Oscroft

The CRH share price has grown strongly over five years. But can it continue if we face a construction sector…

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Analysts love these 2 FTSE 100 stocks. Should I buy them in February?

| Harvey Jones

I've been looking at two FTSE 100 stocks that are widely admired by City analysts. I'd buy one of them,…

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3 UK shares I’d happily buy to hold for the next 10 years!

| Gordon

Gordon Best is looking for all-weather companies to hold for the long term. Here’s a handful of UK shares that…

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After 888 shares crash, here’s what investors need to know

| Alan Oscroft

After seeing a 30% tumble in less than two days, anyone with 888 Holdings shares in their portfolio will want…

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I’m buying 272 shares of this top stock for £1,000 in passive income

| Matt Cook

Matt Cook wants to increase the passive income he receives when he retires in over a decade. He’s going to…

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These 3 bombed-out FTSE 100 shares look grim

| Cliff D'Arcy

These three FTSE 100 shares are the index's worst performers over the past 12 months. I already own one of…

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