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Just released: the 3 best growth-focused stocks to consider buying in January [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 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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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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3 top penny stocks I’m considering buying in March!

| Royston Wild

Buying penny stocks can help investors generate spectacular capital appreciation. I think these particular small-cap stocks are excellent buys.

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3 cheap stocks to buy in March

| Stephen Wright

Which shares are cheap at the moment? Stephen Wright has three examples of stocks to buy in March while they’re…

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4 FTSE 100 value shares. Should I buy them in March?

| Royston Wild

These FTSE 100 shares all trade on low earnings multiples. But do the risks of owning make them UK blue-chips…

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Investing £10k in this stock could generate passive income of £800 per year

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Generating passive income is easy with dividend stocks. Here, Edward Sheldon shows how a £10k investment could deliver income of…

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3 FTSE 100 dividend gems I’d invest £100 in to kick off March

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith runs through a few of his favourite FTSE 100 stocks for the coming month that he feels can…

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3 stocks that could drive Scottish Mortgage shares higher in 2023

| Charlie Carman

Scottish Mortgage shares are linked to the value of stocks in the investment trust's portfolio. Our writer identifies three with…

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If I could only own 1 stock for the next 10 years, this would be it

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

If Edward Sheldon was forced to pick one stock to own for the next decade, he’d go with this innovative,…

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The ‘secret sauce’ that makes Warren Buffett richer and richer

| Stephen Wright

In his annual shareholder letter, Warren Buffett revealed the secret to his investing success. What is it and can Stephen…

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3 investments I’m building my Stocks and Shares ISA around

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

These three big names form the foundation of Edward Sheldon’s Stocks and Shares ISA. He plans to hold on to…

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3 hot investment ideas for March

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Looking to build wealth over the long term but unsure where to invest? Here are three ideas to consider right…

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How much would I need to invest to live off dividends?

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer crunches some numbers to consider what it might take for him to live off dividends -- and outlines…

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Best British shares to buy in March

| The Motley Fool Staff

We asked our writers to share their ‘best of British’ stocks to buy this month, including a couple of well-known…

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Could this UK stock be the dividend star of 2024?

| Christopher Ruane

This well-known UK stock has had a sudden fall from grace with income investors. Does that present an opportunity for…

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4 good reasons I’m avoiding Lloyds shares at all costs!

| Royston Wild

At first glance, Lloyds' share price might look too cheap to miss. But I believe the business remains too risky…

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The latest pearls of wisdom from ace investor Warren Buffett

| Alan Oscroft

Warren Buffett's latest, and eagerly-awaited, letter to Berkshire Hathaway shareholders is out. What does the sage have to say this…

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Does the 13%+ Diversified Energy dividend yield mean I should buy?

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane thinks a potentially lucrative business model might support a rising Diversified Energy dividend -- but is not totally…

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I’m keen to buy this top FTSE 100 income and growth stock in March

| Harvey Jones

This FTSE 100 stock has had its troubles lately but it's now on the comeback trail. I'd like to buy…

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Here’s how I’d invest my £20,000 Stocks and Shares ISA for a supercharged second income

| John Fieldsend

By following a few simple steps, I think I could use the tax benefits of a Stocks and Shares ISA…

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4 bargain shares I own for powerful passive income

| Cliff D'Arcy

I get almost all of my passive income from investing in shares paying high dividends. Here are four cheap stocks…

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7%+ dividend yields! 2 FTSE 250 dividend stocks I’d buy for passive income

| Royston Wild

These dividend stocks carry yields far above the 3.1% average for FTSE 250 shares. Here's why they're on my watchlist…

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Will the Rolls-Royce share price crash in 2023?

| Alan Oscroft

The Rolls-Royce share price might have soared on the back of FY22 results, but that doesn't mean its problems are…

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7%+ yield and growing dividends! 2 FTSE shares I bought to hold

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer explains why he plans to keep owning a pair of FTSE dividend shares that both have been growing…

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Is penny stock Cineworld a cheap buy at under 4p?

| John Fieldsend

The Cineworld share price has been in freefall since the pandemic decimated the cinema sector. Is this penny stock now…

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What sets brilliant growth shares apart?

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane explains a number of factors he considers when searching for growth shares he hopes can be the next…

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What to expect when Greggs reports earnings next week 

| Kevin Godbold

Has the upcoming Greggs full-year earnings report got the potential to move the share price because of its update on…

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Earnings: why Ocado shares are nosediving today

| Ben McPoland

Ocado shares are plunging today after the online grocer released its latest earnings report. Should this writer now buy the…

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3 cheap UK shares on my March shopping list

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer looks at a trio of UK shares he thinks offer him attractive value right now, considering their long-term…

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Is the Persimmon share price a bargain hiding in plain sight?

| Ben McPoland

The Persimmon share price looks attractive after a 50% drop in a little over a year. But should I add…

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Why red devil investors should buy Manchester United stock!

| Dr. James Fox

Dr James Fox explains why he believes Manchester United stock is a good buy, as the EFL Cup-winning football club…

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Up 75% over 2 years, can Shell shares deliver more for investors?

| Kevin Godbold

Shell shares could serve investors well over a multi-year timeframe, but there’s a big factor to keep an eye on…

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These 3 FTSE 100 firms are dividend dynamos!

| Cliff D'Arcy

These three FTSE 100 firms should pay out between £5.6bn and £6bn in cash to shareholders in 2023. I own…

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3 FTSE 100 stocks I’ll be watching like a hawk in March

| Paul Summers

Our writer picks out a trio of FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) stocks that look likely to hit the headlines next month.…

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2 cheap dividend shares hiding in plain sight

| Paul Summers

Paul Summers picks out two under-the-radar dividend shares he'd load up on before the stock market really starts to rally…

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With the De La Rue share price in pennies, should I buy?

| Christopher Ruane

The De La Rue share price has declined sharply. Christopher Ruane considers whether now is the time for him to…

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This penny stock has soared 55% in 2023! Time to buy?

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer looks at a UK penny stock that has jumped by more than half already this year. Could it…

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Here’s a FTSE 100 share I’m avoiding like the plague!

| Royston Wild

The Scottish Mortgage share price continues trading at a discount to its NAV. But here's why I'd rather buy other…

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Will the Lloyds share price crash in 2023?

| Alan Oscroft

The market reacted unenthusiastically to the latest full-year results. Might that tip the Lloyds share price downwards this year?

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I reckon these are the two best income stocks to buy in March 

| Harvey Jones

The FTSE 100 is full of great income stocks and many are still cheap despite the recent rally. Here are…

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If I’d invested $1,000 in Berkshire Hathaway shares 25 years ago, here’s how much I’d have now!

| Charlie Carman

Berkshire Hathaway shares are arguably the ultimate long-term investment for Warren Buffett fans. Here's how they have fared over the…

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2 FTSE 100 dividend stocks I’m considering buying more of!

| Royston Wild

These FTSE 100 stocks are among the key holdings in my Stocks and Shares ISA. Here's why I think they'll…

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