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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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How I’d invest £1,000 in high yield stocks for passive income in 2023

| Stephen Wright

With share prices falling in 2022, high yield dividend stocks look attractive. Stephen Wright looks at the kind of return…

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Here’s how I’d invest a £5,000 Stocks and Shares ISA to target a 7% yield

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane explains how he'd boost his passive income streams by using a £5,000 Stocks and Shares ISA to generate…

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Yields of up to 8.8%! 3 cheap FTSE 250 dividend stocks I’d buy to hold until 2050

| Royston Wild

Buying dividend stocks could be the best way to make healthy investor returns in 2023. Here are three top income…

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3 cheap FTSE 100 shares I’d buy to own for a decade or more!

| Royston Wild

Our writer is searching for the best FTSE 100 value shares to add to his Stocks and Shares ISA in…

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3 phenomenal stocks I’m buying for my Stocks & Shares ISA

| Ben McPoland

The market continues to be volatile heading into 2023. But that's not going to stop me adding these three shares…

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The Aston Martin share price jumped 19% last week. What’s going on?

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith explains why the Aston Martin share price has been rallying over the past month and why it could…

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How I’d invest £20,000 in an ISA to get passive income for life

| Kevin Godbold

Here’s my plan for building a portfolio of stocks and shares investments in an ISA, targeting lifelong passive income from…

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Here’s how my stock market predictions for 2022 have fared

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

It's fair to say that this year has been an interesting one for stocks. Here, Edward Sheldon revisits his stock…

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If I’d invested $1,000 in Berkshire Hathaway shares 10 years ago, here’s how much I’d have now!

| Dr. James Fox

Dr James Fox investigates how much money he’d have made investing in Warren Buffett-run Berkshire Hathaway shares a decade ago.

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With nothing to my name at 30, I’d use the Warren Buffett method to try and get rich

| Dr. James Fox

Dr James Fox explores how he could channel Warren Buffett's teachings to build wealth over the long run from a…

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How I’d build a growing four-figure income spending £10,000 on income shares

| Christopher Ruane

By investing in these four income shares, our writer thinks he could earn £1,000 each year in dividends. Here's how…

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Should this FTSE 250 stock be my Christmas Number 1?

| James Beard

Our writer considers whether he should include a FTSE 250 fund -- seeking to take advantage of the growth in…

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Are IAG shares about to fly with a potential dividend announcement?

| John Choong

IAG shares have recovered remarkably from its bottom this year. With a potential return to dividend payments, can the stock…

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2 growth stocks that could beat the market over the next 5 years

| Paul Summers

Growth stocks have been heavily out of favour in 2023. But our writer thinks these two shares will outperform the…

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Best British investment funds for 2023

| The Motley Fool Staff

As 2022 closes out, a number of Fool.co.uk's writers have revealed their top investment funds for 2023.

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1 monopoly stock I will likely never sell

| Henry Adefope, MCSI

There’s buying for the long term, then there’s buying to hold. The London Stock Exchange Group is certainly the latter…

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I’m buying cheap shares in 2023 to invest like Warren Buffett

| Stephen Wright

Stephen Wright is looking for the best cheap shares to buy in 2023. And there’s one that he thinks is…

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Lloyds shares are down 9% this year! Will they recover in 2023?

| Charlie Carman

Lloyds shares have posted a negative return this year to date. Will 2023 mark the start of a recovery for…

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3 of my top dividend shares to buy in 2023!

| Royston Wild

Buying dividend shares might be the best way to try and make positive returns in the New Year. Here’s a…

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As Tesla slumps, should I buy NIO shares?

| Dr. James Fox

Dr James Fox explores whether he should buy NIO shares as industry leader and peer Tesla trades at its lowest…

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I’d buy 2,000 National Grid shares to target £1,000 a year in passive income

| Ben McPoland

Investing in stocks is a great way to start generating a passive income stream. Here's what I'd buy to aim…

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Without savings, I’d build wealth using this Warren Buffett approach

| Christopher Ruane

By learning from legendary investor Warren Buffett, our writer believes he can grow his wealth. Here's how he'd go about…

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Stock market correction: a once-in-a-decade chance to get rich?

| Dr. James Fox

Dr James Fox explains how he could use the recent stock market correction to his advantage, creating long-term wealth.

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How I’d invest just £5 a day in income stocks to try and get rich!

| Dr. James Fox

Dr James Fox explores how he'd use as little as £5 a day to build wealth in the long run…

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A multi-billion dollar reason to buy Rolls-Royce shares!

| Dr. James Fox

Dr James Fox explores a multi-billion dollar deal that makes Rolls-Royce shares a must-buy for him. So, why is the…

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BT shares are down 33% this year. Should I buy them for 2023?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Edward Sheldon looks at the investment case for BT shares, which are down heavily this year. Are they worth buying…

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Up 42%, can BP shares push further in 2023?

| Dr. James Fox

Dr James Fox investigates whether BP shares can continue their bull run after gaining a huge 42% over the past…

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How I’m using the Warren Buffett method to aim for £750 a month in dividend income 

| Kevin Godbold

The Warren Buffett method may help investors generate worthwhile passive income from stocks, even when on an average salary.

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FTSE 100 to surge above 8,500 in early 2023? 2 cheap stocks to buy before the recovery

| Dr. James Fox

Dr James Fox explores two cheap FTSE 100 stocks that he's already bought as forecasts suggest the index could push…

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Without any investments at 30, I’d buy cheap shares and aim for millionaire status!

| Dr. James Fox

Dr James Fox explains how he'd aim for a million by investing in cheap shares, taking inspiration from one very…

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108% returns! Can this FTSE stock push higher in 2023?

| Dr. James Fox

Dr James Fox takes a closer look at one of his most successful investments, a FTSE 250 stock that has…

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I’d aim for a million by buying just a handful of UK stocks!

| Dr. James Fox

Dr James Fox explains how he'd aim for millionaire status by buying just a few UK stocks, taking inspiration from…

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10% dividend yield! Here’s the Direct Line dividend forecast for 2022 and 2023!

| Royston Wild

I've been scouring the FTSE 250 for the best-paying income stocks. Should I buy this insurance giant for its big…

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My best passive income idea for 2023

| Harshil Patel

Dividend shares could be the best way to earn passive income next year. Our writer explores how and why he…

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How I’d invest a £20,000 Stocks and Shares ISA for a 7% dividend yield in 2023

| Harshil Patel

Dividend shares can offer reliable passive income if picked well. Our writer considers how best to structure his Stocks and…

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With interest rates at 3.5%, I’m buying this FTSE 100 stock

| Stephen Wright

With no significant debt and low growth costs, Stephen Wright thinks this FTSE 100 stock is well protected from the…

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The FTSE 100 could hit 8,000 in 2023. Should I buy these bargains now?

| Henry Adefope, MCSI

The FTSE 100 outperformed global peers this year. I expect no different throughout 2023, and these are the stocks I’m…

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Why did this non-exec director buy £200k of Lloyds shares?

| Dr. James Fox

Dr James Fox speculates as to why a non-executive director has bought some 424,113 ordinary Lloyds shares. Should he do…

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FTSE 100 stocks in focus: should I buy Hargreaves Lansdown or abrdn?

| Dr. James Fox

Dr James Fox investigates two financial services companies and decides which to buy more of as he deep-dives into the…

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Growth stock crash: is now the time to buy Scottish Mortgage shares?

| Dr. James Fox

Dr James Fox investigates whether now’s the right time to invest in growth-stock-focused Scottish Mortgage shares after its slump.

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