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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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5.5% yield! Should I buy this FTSE 250 dividend growth stock for 2023?

| Royston Wild

This FTSE 250 income share offers yields well above the index average. So should I buy it to boost my…

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Renewable energy stock: why I’ve bought ITM Power shares

| Ben McPoland

Down 86% inside two years, ITM Power shares have well and truly crumbled. Here's why I still think they have…

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Can Moderna stock triple my money this year?

| John Choong

Moderna stock has been plummeting. But with new treatments, one analyst is predicting a 300% jump. So, should I buy…

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The 10 best UK dividend shares for 2023?

| Alan Oscroft

With so many share prices down and dividend yields up in 2022, could 2023 be a great year for building…

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Fundsmith review: is it a good investment for 2023?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Fundsmith Equity hasn't produced great results for investors recently. Here, Edward Sheldon provides a review of the fund for 2023.

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Prudential shares: 5 reasons to buy (or not buy) in 2023

| Royston Wild

Is Prudential a top FTSE 100 stock to buy following its share price fall in 2022? The view among City…

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I’d buy shares in this FTSE 100 company right now

| Muhammad Cheema

JD Sports is a FTSE 100 business that has great potential. Let’s take a deeper dive below to see why…

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3 reasons to buy abrdn shares in 2023

| Roland Head

The abrdn share price has surged since October. So does that mean this asset manager is on the verge of…

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9%+ dividends! 3 high yield UK shares I’d buy today

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane introduces a trio of high-yield UK shares he'd add to his portfolio today to boost his passive income…

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Should I buy battered AMC Entertainment shares in 2023?

| Ben McPoland

AMC Entertainment shares had a terrible 2022, plummeting more than 85%. But have they now become an opportunistic buy for…

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How I’m going to be greedy when others are fearful with the FTSE 100

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith explains why he's imitating Warren Buffett when it comes to making investment decisions with the FTSE 100 this…

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I’d start buying shares this month with £500. Here’s how

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer explains why, if he was a stock market novice, he'd be happy to start buying shares this month…

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I bought Rolls-Royce shares in 2022. What happened next?

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane looks at why Rolls-Royce shares lost a fifth of their value last year -- and explains why he…

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One UK share I’d buy in December and hold for 10 years

| Tom Hennessy

The UK share whose sound business practice tees it up for an exciting decade.

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If I’d invested £800 in Tesla shares last January, here’s how much I’d have now

| Christopher Ruane

Was our writer's decision not to buy Tesla shares at the start of last year a wise one? How about…

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2 UK REITs to buy now for my Stocks & Shares ISA

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith explains why commercial REITs can be a good source of reliable income for his Stocks and Shares ISA…

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3 catalysts for Tesco shares to rise in 2023

| John Choong

Tesco shares had a bad year in 2022, dropping 23%. So, can the supermarket make a comeback with these catalysts…

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Best British small-cap stocks to buy for January

| The Motley Fool Staff

We asked our freelance writers to share their best British small-cap stocks to buy in January, including fashion firms and…

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Yielding 7.5%, Aviva shares are among my top dividend stocks for 2023

| Andrew Mackie

As a likely economic storm brews during 2023, Andrew Mackie is looking for reliable dividend stocks to add to his…

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Down 31% last year, is it time to buy Apple stock?

| Matt Cook

With its successful diversification in recent years, Matt Cook thinks now might be the right time to add Apple stock…

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Here’s the next FTSE 100 stock I’m going to buy

| Ben McPoland

This FTSE 100 stock is down 28% over the last 12 months. Here's why I'm taking the opportunity to add…

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5 reasons why Apple stock could surge in 2023

| John Choong

Apple stock didn't have the best 2022, but it still outperformed most of its tech peers. Can it do it…

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After the SSE share price’s 20% jump, am I too late to buy?

| Cliff D'Arcy

The SSE share price has surged by a fifth since its 2022 low in early October. But would I buy…

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Will AMC Entertainment rescue the Cineworld share price?

| Cliff D'Arcy

The Cineworld share price jumped on Tuesday after the group decided to sell its entire estate. Could US rival AMC…

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Down 70%, is the Tesla share price a bargain?

| Stephen Wright

Stephen Wright think that the Tesla share price got out of hand in 2021. But after a year of coming…

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How I’d start investing in 2023 with £5 a day

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane explains the approach he could take to start investing for the first time, based on his personal budget…

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3 investing lessons from 2022

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Investing wasn't easy in 2022 as many stocks fell 20%, or more. Here, Edward Sheldon provides three takeaways from last…

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Hargreaves Lansdown investors are buying Polarean Imaging shares. Should I buy too?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Polarean Imaging shares are being snapped up by investors after a big announcement from the company in late December. Ed…

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If I invest £1,000 in Rolls-Royce shares now, what could my return be this year?

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith takes a look at the past performance of Rolls-Royce shares and adds in his outlook to decide whether…

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Yields of 6.2% and 5.7%! Should I buy these dirt-cheap FTSE 100 dividend shares for 2023?

| Royston Wild

Investing in dividend shares could be the most effective path to solid returns next year. So should I buy these…

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Tesco shares lost 24% last year. Should I buy in January?

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane considers a threat to supermarket profits and explains why he would still consider adding Tesco shares to his…

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3 catalysts for Lloyds shares to rip higher in 2023

| John Choong

Lloyds shares didn't have the best 2022, despite rising interest rates. So, can the stock do better with these catalysts…

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How to invest £3,000 in high-yield stocks to earn a second income

| Roland Head

Roland Head explains how to invest in high-yield FTSE stocks for income and highlights three shares offering cash payouts of…

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2 dividend stocks I’m running a mile from

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith notes down two dividend stocks he thinks carry high risk at the moment, based on the outlook for…

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3 reasons to invest in the FTSE 100 in 2023

| Ben McPoland

The FTSE 100 was the world's best-performing major stock index in 2022. Here's why I think it remains a sound…

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This Warren Buffett stock rose 100%! Should I buy?

| John Choong

Warren Buffett's most successful bet last year was his stake in Occidental Petroleum. So, should I be buying the stock?

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I’d buy 33 shares a week of this FTSE 100 stock for £1,000 a year in passive income

| Ben McPoland

The UK stock market is full of shares that pay attractive dividends. Here's one I'd buy right now to start…

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3 investments trusts I’d buy and hold for 10 years

| Ben McPoland

Investment trusts offer an excellent avenue into the stock market. Here's three I'd buy and hold for the next decade.

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Why the stock market in 2023 could offer me once-in-a-generation returns

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith talks through why the lacklustre stock market returns from 2022 actually represent an opportunity for him now.

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4 exciting penny stocks for investors in 2023!

| Royston Wild

Penny stocks can be volatile. But they can also be a great way to bolster investors' long-term wealth. Here are…

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