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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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6% dividend yield! 1 UK share I’d buy in my ISA for 2023 

| Kevin Godbold

Several UK shares look attractive to me right now, but I'd go for this one for its strong fundamentals and…

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Amazon stock has fallen to pre-pandemic levels. Time to buy?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Amazon stock has come crashing down this year and is back at 2019 levels. Is this a great buying opportunity?…

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How I’d invest £1,000 today if I was starting a portfolio from scratch

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Edward Sheldon has been thinking about how he'd invest £1k if he was starting out on his investment journey today.…

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Can high-yielding Tesco shares supercharge my portfolio after Xmas sales surge?

| Dr. James Fox

Dr James Fox investigates whether he should buy Tesco shares for his portfolio. The supermarket giant has seen sales surge,…

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5.8% yield! Here’s the National Grid dividend forecast for 2023 and 2024

| Royston Wild

At current levels, the National Grid share price carries yields far above the FTSE index average. But how robust are…

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Where will the Lloyds share price go by Christmas 2023?

| Alan Oscroft

It's that time of year when we wonder where things might go in the next 12 months. Here are a…

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These are the 3 cheapest FTSE 250 stocks. Are they buys for 2023?

| Roland Head

These FTSE 250 stocks trade on bargain-basement valuations, but do they deserve to be cheap? Roland Head investigates.

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Tesla stock: will the EV giant ever be worth $1trn again?

| Ben McPoland

Tesla stock is down an incredible 65% so far this year. Will Elon Musk's company ever rejoin the trillion-dollar club?

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3 Warren Buffett rules I’m following to make me rich!

| John Choong

Warren Buffett is known for being the greatest investors of our time. So, here are three of his rules I'm…

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My £3 a day passive income plan for 2023

| Christopher Ruane

Using a few pounds each day, our writer explains how we would try to set up growing passive income streams…

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Did I make a mistake selling my Lloyds shares?

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane sold all his Lloyds shares this year despite seeing strengths in the business. Why -- and what does…

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Could this investment strategy help Scottish Mortgage shares soar?

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer has been eyeing Scottish Mortgage shares as a possible addition to his portfolio. Here's why he likes its…

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All I want for Christmas is NIO shares! Here’s why

| Dr. James Fox

Dr James Fox explains why he's confident NIO shares will bounce back after a tough year for the China-based Tesla…

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If I’d invested £500 in Hargreaves Lansdown shares 3 years ago, here’s how much I’d have now!

| Dr. James Fox

Dr James Fox explores how successful he'd have been if he'd invested in Hargreaves Lansdown shares a little while before…

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As postal strikes wreak havoc, is now the time to buy IDS shares?

| Dr. James Fox

Dr James Fox explores whether now is the time to buy IDS shares as the embattled postal firm faces widespread…

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Stock market correction: a once-in-a-decade chance to buy high-yielding dividend stocks!

| Dr. James Fox

Dr James Fox explores how he could use this year's stock market correction, by buying cheap dividend stocks for his…

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I’d aim for a million, buying just a handful of income stocks

| Dr. James Fox

Dr James Fox explains how he'd aim for millionaire status by investing in as few as 10 income stocks and…

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How I’d start investing just £5 a day in 2023 for lifelong passive income!

| Dr. James Fox

Dr James Fox explains how he'd invest just £5 a day to build wealth over the long run and generate…

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2 FTSE 250 dividend stocks I never want to sell!

| Royston Wild

I buy UK shares to hold for many years, in some cases even decades. Here are two from the FTSE…

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5 reasons to buy (and not buy) Rolls-Royce shares for 2023!

| Royston Wild

The Rolls-Royce share price could remain volatile next year. But should investors still buy the FTSE 100 firm in the…

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How I plan to invest like Warren Buffett in 2023

| Stephen Wright

With Berkshire Hathaway shares outperforming the market this year, Stephen Wright is making a plan to invest like Warren Buffett…

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2023 dividend forecasts: Unilever, Persimmon & Next

| Roland Head

Roland Head looks at the latest dividend forecasts from these popular FTSE 100 income stocks. Can investors expect a pay…

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Is Microsoft stock a cheap buy? Here’s what the charts say

| John Choong

Microsoft is one of the market’s most traded stocks. John Choong looks into whether the shares can be considered cheap…

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4 of the best dividend stocks out there

| Gordon

Dividend stocks are a fantastic way for investors to build income alongside portfolios. Let's look at four of the best…

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2 passive income stocks for Stocks & Shares ISA investors in 2023!

| Royston Wild

London's stock market is a great place to invest for dividend income. Here are two top income shares for Stocks…

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Why I’d buy GSK shares in 2023

| Charlie Keough

GSK shares have underperformed in 2022. However, this Fool is looking ahead, and thinks the New Year could be the…

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Can this FTSE 100 luxury stock yield me big gains in 2023?

| John Choong

Up almost 10% this year, this FTSE 100 stock has outperformed the winder index by quite some margin. Can it…

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Should I buy a FTSE 100 tracker fund for 2023?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Edward Sheldon weighs up the pros and cons of buying a FTSE 100 tracker fund for 2023. Could it be…

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A dirt-cheap FTSE 100 dividend stock on my watchlist for 2023!

| Royston Wild

The FTSE 100 is packed with brilliant stocks to boost investors' dividend income. Here's one I'm keeping a close eye…

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Middle-aged and no savings? I’d use the Warren Buffett method to build wealth

| Alan Oscroft

Warren Buffett has always been a patient investor, especially as he's getting older. That might be the most important lesson…

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Is Netflix stock a cheap buy? Here’s what the charts say

| John Choong

As a FAANG stock, Netflix is one of the market’s most traded stocks. With that in mind, are its shares…

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Will Scottish Mortgage Investment Trust be 2023’s unmissable growth stock?

| Charlie Carman

Scottish Mortgage Investment Trust shares have fallen over 44% this year. Could the fund's global growth stock portfolio return to…

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Offering a 9% dividend yield, are Taylor Wimpey shares a buy in 2023?

| Andrew Mackie

Taylor Wimpey has been one of the worst performing shares in the FTSE 100 in 2022. Andrew Mackie assesses it…

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Barclays shares look better value than Lloyds over the long run. Here’s why

| Henry Adefope, MCSI

The most likely beneficiaries of rising interest rates should be banks. And this Fool believes Barclays shares could offer him…

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How I’d invest my Stocks and Shares ISA allowance in 2023

| Gordon

2023 is going to be a big year for the stock market. Here's how I'd build a Stocks and Shares…

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Are Rolls-Royce shares at a Christmas discount?

| John Fieldsend

As tinsel is going up on the trees, Rolls-Royce shares are still significantly down from all-time highs. Is now the…

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Are REIT shares a gift-wrapped Christmas treat?

| G A Chester

Share prices have fallen and dividend yields have risen in the Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT) sector.

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3 Warren Buffett stocks to buy in 2023

| John Choong

Known for beating the market, Warren Buffett has made an array of excellent stock picks over the years. So, here…

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My plan to generate passive income in 2023, starting with £2 per day

| Stephen Wright

Stephen Wright is looking for passive income in 2023. But how does he plan to achieve anything meaningful with an…

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7.9% and 9.3% dividend yields! Should I buy these FTSE 100 income shares?

| Royston Wild

These FTSE 100 stocks are loved by investors seeking to generate healthy passive income. But how realistic are current dividend…

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