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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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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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3 penny shares to buy in December?

| Alan Oscroft

The economic outlook for 2023 isn't exactly sparkling. But could that mean cheap penny shares to buy for December and…

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2 high-yield dividend stocks I’m buying again in 2023

| Ben McPoland

Here are two dividend stocks I think are reliable enough to build my retirement portfolio around. I'm adding to both…

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I’m following this Warren Buffett technique to create generational wealth

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith looks at how Warren Buffett picks his value stocks and how he can copy this to build his…

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Should I buy Rolls-Royce shares in December?

| John Choong

Rolls-Royce shares have been enjoying a flurry of positive news lately. So, should I buy its stock this month after…

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How I’d target £50k in passive income from just a dozen stocks

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith explains his portfolio idea of owning just a dozen stocks focused on passive income generation to beat the…

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Will the Thungela Resources share price keep rising in December?

| Roland Head

Shares in Thungela Resources have risen by 270% this year and boast a forecast dividend yield of 48%. Roland Head…

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Where next for Scottish Mortgage shares in 2023 and beyond?

| Ben McPoland

Scottish Mortgage shares have lost half their value in 12 months and are among this year's worst FTSE 100 performers.…

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2 cheap income stocks I’d buy this December!

| Royston Wild

I'm searching for top income stocks to stuff into my Christmas stocking. Here are two UK dividend shares I think…

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Best British small-cap stocks to buy for December

| The Motley Fool Staff

We asked our freelance writers to share their best British small-cap stocks to buy in December, including a couple of…

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A better place to hunt for bargains in the FTSE indices

| Malcolm Wheatley

Right now, the UK's two leading indices’ performances have markedly diverged. For real bargains, look in the FTSE 250.

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I’d buy 79 shares a week of this property stock for £1,000 a year in passive income

| Ben McPoland

A lifetime of growing passive income can be achieved with small but consistent investments. I'd buy this real estate stock…

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3 cheap UK shares I’d buy in December

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer explains why he would add this trio of cheap UK shares to his portfolio in coming weeks if…

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With £866 to invest, I’d buy 40 shares of this UK stock

| Stephen Wright

Halma’s competitive position, balance sheet, and cash generation make it a great UK stock. Down 31% this year, I’m looking…

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The Prudential share price is climbing. Can it continue in 2023?

| Alan Oscroft

The Prudential share price has had a poor five years, as the whole sector has suffered. But might it be…

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What’s going on with the Renalytix share price?

| Christopher Ruane

The Renalytix share price rose sharply yesterday but has still lost 90% in a year. Christopher Ruane looks into why…

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Could a December sales boost help Tesco shares?

| Christopher Ruane

With the busiest shopping season of the year upon us, should our writer add Tesco shares to his basket? He…

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The Helium One share price is rising. Here’s what you need to know

| Alan Oscroft

The Helium One share price is up since flotation in 2020, though it's been a roller-coaster ride. We should see…

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Here’s why the Saga share price looks set to recover

| Kevin Godbold

It's been a long wait for shareholders but the Saga share price now has strong reasons to move higher as…

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Is the Lloyds share price the bargain it seems?

| Christopher Ruane

The Lloyds share price is close to where it was a year ago, while profits are falling. Is it a…

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Up 14% in November, can Rolls-Royce shares hit £1 in December?

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer digs into why Rolls-Royce shares have performed strongly in November and what the business outlook means for his…

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New to investing? 2 FTSE 250 dividend shares I’d buy for a tough 2023

| Royston Wild

The FTSE 250 is packed with stocks that should thrive, even during a tough 2023. Here are two whose cheap…

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I bought these 6.6% yielding dividend shares this month

| Christopher Ruane

In November, our writer bought more dividend shares for his portfolio. Here he explains the investment rationale behind one of…

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5.6%+ dividend yields! 2 cheap FTSE 100 shares that could supercharge my passive income

| Royston Wild

I'm searching the FTSE 100 for the best income stocks to buy to boost my dividend income. Here are two…

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I’m investing £3,000 into this growth stock with tremendous potential!

| John Choong

Growth stocks have been hammered this year due to sky-high inflation. However, a rally could be on the cards for…

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1 FTSE 100 stock to buy in December

| Stephen Wright

With inflation at 11%, Stephen Wright is looking to protect himself in December by buying a FTSE 100 stock that…

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With no savings at 40, I’d start buying cheap UK shares to build wealth

| Christopher Ruane

Buying UK shares is part of Christopher Ruane's approach to building wealth. Here's why he thinks such investing could improve…

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3 reasons to buy Lloyds shares for 2023?

| Alan Oscroft

Despite recession and high inflation, Lloyds shares have held up over 12 months. Might banking sector sentiment finally be shifting?

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Here’s why I think December is a good month to start investing

| Christopher Ruane

As we head towards the final month of the year, our writer explains why he would be happy to start…

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Is a dividend yield too good to be true? 3 things to watch

| Christopher Ruane

What does a high dividend yield tell an investor? The answer is not always the same, according to our writer.…

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Is this UK stock the best in the airline industry?

| John Fieldsend

A healthy balance sheet and a strong post-pandemic recovery could make this UK airline stock an enticing option for me.

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IDS shares and its 7.1% dividend yield could be in trouble

| John Choong

IDS shares are historically known for their generous dividends. However, this could be in jeopardy in the near term. Here's…

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easyJet shares fall as losses narrow! Time to invest?

| Royston Wild

Revenues are soaring and losses are narrowing. Earnings during the last quarter even hit record levels! So should I finally…

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Up 40% in two months, can IAG shares keep soaring?

| Christopher Ruane

The IAG share price has rallied strongly in recent months. Christopher Ruane considers what's driving this -- and what his…

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To retire early, I’d invest £100 each week in FTSE 100 shares

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer outlines why he would make regular investment in FTSE 100 shares part of his financial strategy to try…

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Should I buy boohoo shares near 40p for the recovery?

| Kevin Godbold

Management's efforts to optimise operations and turn the business around could work wonders for boohoo shares in the years ahead.

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3 reasons to buy Rolls-Royce shares for 2023?

| Alan Oscroft

Rolls-Royce shares keep threatening to pick up and keep climbing. As we approach the end of 2022, are we getting…

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A top penny stock I’d buy in December to hold for 10 years

| Royston Wild

I'm searching for the best penny stocks to buy to boost my long-term returns. Here is one I think could…

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I’d buy these three stocks for passive income in 2023

| Matt Cook

Matt Cook wants to generate passive income from his portfolio in 2023. Here are the shares he is planning to…

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Spilling the beans on successful investing

| Owain Bennallack

You never have to wait long very for a crisis in investing.

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2 of the best stocks to buy during this recession

| John Choong

The UK is set to fall into a recession next year. With that in mind, here are two great stocks…

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