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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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3 ‘expensive’ FTSE 100 shares I’d buy today

| Paul Summers

Our writer picks out three FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) shares he fancies to rebound strongly when the economy recovers.

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Unmissable 6.45% yield! I’ll buy this dirt-cheap FTSE stock for passive income in 2023 

| Harvey Jones

I'm investing in FTSE 100 stocks to generate a growing passive income in retirement. I think I've just spotted a…

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Bull vs Bear: Howden Joinery shares

| Duelling Fools

At the Fool, we believe that considering a diverse range of insights makes us better investors. Here, two contributors debate…

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Meta stock is down 66%! Time to buy?

| Christopher Ruane

Meta stock has plummeted. Christopher Ruane digs into the reasons why -- and whether this is a buying opportunity for…

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Should I buy BT Group shares for passive income?

| Royston Wild

The telecoms giant offers dividend yields that smash the FTSE 100 average. Does this make it a great way for…

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

| John Choong

Apple is one of the world's most traded stocks. With that in mind, are its shares considered cheap and would…

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I’d buy 600 shares of this stock, for £100 in monthly passive income

| Alan Oscroft

I'm taking a close look at this progressive UK dividend stock, to help generate cash for my long-term passive income…

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Should I pounce on Scottish Mortgage shares now – or keep waiting?

| Christopher Ruane

Scottish Mortgage shares have almost halved in value in one year. Christopher Ruane thinks they may fall more -- but…

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How I’d invest £1,000 per month in income stocks to aim for a million using the Warren Buffett method

| Stephen Wright

By investing in strong companies and avoiding risk, Stephen Wright plans to turn £1,000 per month into £1,000,000 while investing…

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3 dividend stocks to warm investors up (including a FTSE 100 bargain)!

| Royston Wild

Renewable energy stocks could be a great way for investors to make exceptional long-term extra income. Here are a few…

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The BAE share price is up 50% in a year! 2023 could be even better

| Harvey Jones

The BAE share price is one of the fastest growing on the FTSE 100 this year and there could be…

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Tesla stock has halved this year. Here’s what I’d do

| Harvey Jones

Tesla stock has crashed this year and Elon Musk faces a string of outsize challenges. But tune out the noise…

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2 growth stocks for the next 10 years and beyond

| Alan Oscroft

If I buy growth stocks, I'm not looking for quick profits. I buy with the aim of holding forever, or…

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Stock market crash 2023? How I aim to take advantage for supercharged returns!

| Ben McPoland

The dawn of a brand new year is a time when predictions are made. And while some are fearing a…

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Should I stuff my pension with cheap FTSE shares?

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane owns quite a few FTSE shares in his pension. Is this a good move? Here he explains some…

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2 FTSE 100 shares I’d buy this December — for less than a year ago!

| Christopher Ruane

These two FTSE 100 shares have both lost value in the past 12 months. So why would our writer add…

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I think these are the 10 best shares to buy for 2023

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith outlines his best shares to buy for the coming year including healthcare providers and manufacturing firms.

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If I’d invested £1,000 in Tullow Oil shares at the start of 2022, here’s what I’d have now

| James Beard

Our writer examines how Tullow Oil shares have performed over the past year and considers whether the time has come…

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No savings at 40? I’d follow Warren Buffett in buying these top stocks

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith runs through three of the top stocks that Warren Buffett has owned for several years and explains why…

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Will 2023 be a rewarding year to own Rolls-Royce shares?

| Christopher Ruane

Rolls-Royce shares are cheaper than they were a year ago -- but our writer thinks the company is in better…

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3 high-growth AIM stocks I’m backing for 2023

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Edward Sheldon highlights three AIM stocks he owns going into 2023. All are profitable and growing at a fast pace.

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

| John Fieldsend

A Stocks and Shares ISA can be used to build a tax-free second income stream. Our author shares how he…

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5.4% dividend yield! A top UK share to buy in an ISA today

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

While many investors panic over the muddy economic outlook, this UK share continues to thrive, maintaining an impressive dividend yield.

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Are easyJet shares at a Christmas discount?

| John Choong

easyJet shares are now trading below their pandemic lows, despite the firm's improving performance. So, could the stock be this…

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Forget gold! Start hunting fallen FTSE 100 shares to buy for an earlier retirement

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

With stock prices falling, bargain buying opportunities among FTSE 100 shares have emerged that may deliver far better returns than…

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How I’d use a £20k Stocks and Shares ISA to earn over £1,000 a year in passive income

| Ben McPoland

I think a Stocks and Shares ISA is the perfect vehicle to start a second income stream. Here's how I'd…

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This penny stock delivered a 1,650% return in 5 years. I think there’s more to come

| Henry Adefope, MCSI

One of the best performing penny stocks of recent times is capable of another sensational bull run. Here's why I…

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I’d act now to set up a 2023 passive income — for just £5 a day!

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane explains how starting to put aside a fiver a day now to buy dividend shares could generate passive…

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£3k to invest? 3 UK shares to buy in a Stocks and Shares ISA in 2023

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Volatility breeds opportunity for investors with a Stocks and Shares ISA. Could these be the best investments in 2023 and…

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2 FTSE 100 shares I’m keeping well away from!

| Royston Wild

The London Stock Exchange is packed with bargains following recent market volatility. But I'd avoid these two cheap FTSE 100…

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7 excellent UK shares I bought for my ISA in 2022!

| Royston Wild

Like Warren Buffett, I like to capitalise on stock market volatility by buying top stocks at a discount. Here are…

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Yields of up to 12.3%! 4 dividend shares I’d buy to hold for 20 years

| Royston Wild

I'm searching for the best dividend shares that could boost my long-term passive income. Here are several on my radar…

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4 Warren Buffett investing lessons for 2023

| Stephen Wright

Stephen Wright thinks investors can learn from the year gone by via two simple Warren Buffett principles. What are they…

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7.4% yield! Here’s the abrdn dividend forecast for 2022 and 2023

| Royston Wild

The sinking abrdn share price means dividend yields are now DOUBLE that of the FTSE 100. Should I buy the…

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How I’d build reliable passive income with just £20 a week

| Harshil Patel

A diversified group of high-quality dividend shares can offer consistent passive income. Our writer explores his options.

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No savings at 40? I’d invest in a Stocks and Shares ISA to build wealth and retire early

| Harshil Patel

Investing in high-quality businesses could be the route to grow via a Stocks and Shares ISA. Our writer considers a…

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Are Tesco shares a no-brainer buy for 2023?

| Alan Oscroft

Tesco shares have fallen in 2022, and they're way down from their pandemic peak. I'm trying to decide whether to…

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Is the current stock market a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity?

| Stephen Wright

Lower share prices mean better opportunities for investors. Stephen Wright sets out his plan to take advantage of stock market…

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Just released: the 3 best dividend-focused shares to buy in December 2022 [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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I’d buy Alphabet stock today for the coming decade

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer takes a look at the long-term outlook for Alphabet stock -- and likes what he finds. Here's why…

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