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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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If I’d invested £1,000 in Tesla shares 4 years ago, here’s how much I’d have now

| Dr. James Fox

Dr James Fox takes a closer look at Tesla shares following their well-publicised collapse and assesses where the share price…

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FTSE 100 shares in focus: Hargreaves Lansdown to soar on higher interest rates?

| Dr. James Fox

Dr James Fox looks closely at Hargreaves Lansdown as he explores FTSE 100 shares that can provide him with dividends…

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AIM shares: 4 income stocks I’d buy for long-term rewards

| Royston Wild

Exploring the AIM market helps find the best growth shares out there. It can also give me the opportunity to…

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53% of UK share investors expect to make a profit in 2023! Here’s what I’m doing

| Royston Wild

The global economy faces major obstacles in the New Year. But I think these strategies could still help investors make…

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How I’d invest £20k in a Stocks and Shares ISA in 2023 to aim for a million

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Maximising a Stocks and Shares ISA each year and stcking with it can put an investment portfolio on the fast-track…

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Yields of up to 8%! Should investors buy these FTSE 100 dividend shares in February?

| Royston Wild

These dividend shares all offer market-beating yields at current prices. But does the prospect of huge dividends make them good…

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These 2 FTSE 100 stocks yield 7% and 9% and I can’t wait to buy them 

| Harvey Jones

FTSE 100 stocks may be trading around their all-time highs, but I can still see plenty of value on the…

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Dividend forecasts: 3 FTSE 100 stocks with 6%+ yields

| Roland Head

The FTSE 100 still offers plenty of choice for income investors. Roland Head looks at dividend forecasts for three high-yield…

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How I’d invest a £20,000 Stocks and Shares ISA right now

| Kevin Godbold

I'd use this approach to invest my Stocks and Shares ISA and aim to build wealth by compounding income and…

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If I’d invested £1k in Direct Line shares 2 years ago, here’s how much I’d have now

| Roland Head

Direct Line's falling shares price has left investors sitting on painful losses. Roland Head crunches the numbers and wonders if…

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As I near 50 without enough savings, what would Warren Buffett say to 17-year-old me?

| James Beard

As he approaches his 50s with insufficient savings, our writer considers what Warren Buffett would have told him 33 years…

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Lloyds shares: last chance to snap up a bargain?

| Roland Head

Lloyds' share price has been rising in this year's market rally. Is there still time for value hunters to buy…

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3 dividend shares I’m backing to outperform in 2023!

| Dr. James Fox

Dr James Fox explores three dividend shares he's backing to outperform the market in 2023, based on economic forecasts and…

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I’m investing like Warren Buffett after the FTSE correction!

| Dr. James Fox

Dr James Fox explains how the FTSE correction is aiding his value investing strategy. But what else can he learn…

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How I saw the bull run in JD Sports shares coming

| Henry Adefope, MCSI

This Fool was bullish about JD Sport’s shares when the chips were down last May. Can the comeback story continue…

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Cheap shares: is Persimmon worth the risk?

| Dr. James Fox

Dr James Fox is always on the lookout for cheap shares to add to his portfolio. But is Persimmon cheap…

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If I’d invested £500 in Apple shares 2 years ago, here’s how much money I’d have now

| Dr. James Fox

Apples shares are one of Warren Buffett's favourite investments. But how much money would I have now if I'd invested…

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Scottish Mortgage shares could be rewarding. How’s the risk?

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer thinks buying Scottish Mortgage shares for his portfolio might turn out to be rewarding. But he also sees…

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How I’d invest £200 a month in UK shares to make a £20,570 passive income for life

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Investing a small amount of money each month can lead to a surprisingly large stream of passive income in the…

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Can investors afford to miss this future FTSE 100 5% yielder?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

This boring FTSE 100 business is delivering double-digit dividend growth. And it seems investors haven't taken notice.

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Why I’d ditch buy-to-let and follow Warren Buffett’s investment tips instead

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Following the recent tax changes, adopting Warren Buffett's investing strategy in 2023 could generate better returns than buy-to-let.

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A surging ex-penny stock I’d buy for the electric vehicle revolution

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

This under-the-radar business is quietly surging on the back of the booming EV market. So much so, it's no longer…

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No savings at 40? Target a million by investing £165 a week in cheap UK shares

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Investing money in cheap UK shares regularly can significantly boost a retirement fund. It could even build a million pound…

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The Rolls-Royce share price is climbing! Could I double my money?

| Alan Oscroft

The Rolls-Royce share price has had a cracking few months. Is it the start of a sustainable bull run, or…

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9 shares that Fools have been buying!

| The Motley Fool Staff

Our Foolish freelancers are putting their money where their mouths are and buying shares in these equities in recent weeks.

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Warren Buffett: TSMC stock is set to be his biggest winner

| John Choong

Warren Buffett recently invested in a large chunk of TSMC stock. So, here's why I think it'll be his biggest…

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Should I add the VUSA ETF to my Stocks and Shares ISA?

| James J. McCombie

Adding the VUSA ETF to my Stocks and Shares ISA would give it exposure to US stocks, in particular, big…

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How investors can make a passive income with just £7 a day!

| Royston Wild

Investors don't need to break the bank to make decent returns. Even a handful of coins saved each day can…

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Ocado shares have halved. Why am I still not buying?

| Christopher Ruane

Today, Ocado shares are half the price of a year ago. But Christopher Ruane explains why he isn't adding them…

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If I’d invested £1,000 in BAE Systems shares 1 year ago, here’s how much I’d have now!

| Gordon

After the most geopolitically tense year in recent memory, Gordon Best explores the return he'd have made from buying BAE…

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If inflation has peaked, these are the FTSE 100 stocks I’ll snap up

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith mulls over the recent inflation data release and identifies some FTSE 100 stocks that should benefit this year.

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Rolls-Royce’s share price has rocketed! Have I left it too late to buy?

| Royston Wild

The airline industry's recovery has powered Rolls-Royce's share price to its highest since early 2022. But can it continue to…

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VUSA shares: why I’d buy this ETF today

| Roland Head

VUSA shares provide UK investors with exposure to the US S&P 500 index. Roland Head explains why he's keen to…

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2 cheap UK shares I’d buy now for a second income in 2023

| Charlie Carman

Dreaming of a second income? Our writer examines two FTSE 100 shares in his portfolio that offer index-beating dividend yields.

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Dividend yields of up to 7.4%! Should I buy these FTSE 100 shares for income in 2023?

| Royston Wild

These UK blue-chip shares all offer dividend yields above the 3.7% FTSE 100 average. Are they too good for investors…

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If I’d invested £1,000 in Glencore shares a year ago, here’s how much I’d have now

| Dr. James Fox

Dr James Fox examines whether investing in Glencore shares would have rewarded him over the year and asks where will…

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Is BP still one of the best dividend stocks on the FTSE? I’m not so sure

| Harvey Jones

The FTSE 100 is packed full of top dividend stocks offering generous yields, and this threatens oil giant BP's status…

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Alphabet shares: why I’m buying more in 2023

| Matt Cook

Matt Cook thinks the future is bright for Alphabet shares and wants to up his investment in 2023.

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Where next for the Lloyds share price? Here are 3 scenarios

| Christopher Ruane

This writer thinks the current Lloyds share price might end up offering him good value. So what's holding him back…

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Why I’m preparing now for a 2023 stock market correction

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer doesn't know when the next stock market correction will be. That's precisely why he's preparing a shopping list…

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