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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 timeless lessons for more successful investment

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane sets out a trio of time-tested lessons he hopes can improve the long-term results he gets from stock…

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The ZIM Integrated dividend yield is over 100%! What’s going on?

| Christopher Ruane

With the ZIM Integrated dividend yield in triple digits on an historical basis, what comes next? Christopher Ruane considers scenarios…

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2 high-yield shares I’d buy now

| Christopher Ruane

These two shares both have dividend yields over 9%. Here's why our writer would add these high-yield investments to his…

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FTSE 250 bear market: 1 stock I bought on the dip

| Ben McPoland

The FTSE 250 plunged into a bear market earlier this year. One of my stocks got hammered, giving me the…

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Big Tech stocks like Amazon and Alphabet have tanked. Here’s what I’m doing now

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

After years of strong gains, the Big Tech stocks have fallen in 2022. Edward Sheldon discusses how he's playing this…

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With almost no savings at 30, I’d use the Warren Buffett method to try to get rich!

| Dr. James Fox

Dr James Fox explains how he can use the Warren Buffett method to build wealth in the long run and,…

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How to invest £20k in an ISA in 2023 to capitalise on the stock market rally

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Investing in high-quality shares before a stock market rally is a proven strategy to propel wealth to new heights.

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UK shares: here’s what can be done with a £1,000 lump sum

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

What can be done a if a cash windfall lands on the doorstep? Zaven Boyrazian explains how investing in UK…

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How to make £29,800 in passive income by investing £500 a month in stocks

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Consistently investing capital into the stock market can build a substantial passive income over time. Here's how.

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FTSE 100 stocks in focus: should I buy Barclays with a P/E of just 4.2?

| Dr. James Fox

Dr James Fox explores one of the cheapest FTSE 100 stocks using the price-to-earnings metric. Is it a buy for…

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I’d buy 760 shares of this FTSE 100 stock for £140 of passive income a year!

| Dr. James Fox

Dr James Fox explores how 760 shares in FTSE 100 giant Legal & General could provide him with a monthly…

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Bull vs Bear: B&M 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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3 dividend stocks I’m buying in December

| Stephen Wright

Stephen Wright is looking to give his passive income a boost in December. Here are the three dividend stocks he’s…

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How 2023 could be a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to invest in the stock market

| Harshil Patel

The stock market is going through a turbulent time this year. Our writer looks ahead to 2023 and considers his…

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I’d buy 1,000 shares of this stock, for £300 in monthly passive income

| Alan Oscroft

Can I build up a decent passive income portfolio for retirement? That's my long-term goal, through buying high-dividend stocks.

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3 dividend shares paying bumper cash yields!

| Cliff D'Arcy

These three FTSE 100 dividend shares offer cash yields ranging from 9.5% to 17.9% a year. But I regard only…

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UK shares still look cheap despite the stock market rally. I’d buy these 2 now

| Harvey Jones

I think top UK shares listed on the FTSE 100 still look good value despite the recent recovery and I…

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Here’s where I see the FTSE 100 going in 2023

| Cliff D'Arcy

The FTSE 100 index has ranged between 6,700 and 7,700 points in 2022. But with recession looming, what might happen…

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Are Tesco shares a bargain buy or a busted flush?

| Cliff D'Arcy

Tesco shares have ranged from above 300p to below 195p in 2022 so far. But after leaping by over 20%…

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3 reasons why GSK’s share price is a brilliant bargain!

| Royston Wild

I'm looking for the best FTSE 100 value stocks to buy in December. And I think the sinking GSK share…

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2 shares perfect for the Warren Buffett approach to build wealth

| Tom Hennessy

Two undervalued growth shares picked by learning from iconic investor Warren Buffett’s approach.

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9.4% dividend yield! Should I buy this FTSE 100 stock for passive income?

| Harvey Jones

Earning a passive income of nearly 10% a year from a FTSE 100 stock is hugely tempting, but it also…

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Should I buy Sainsbury’s shares to boost my passive income?

| Royston Wild

Sainsbury's shares offer some of the biggest dividend yields on the FTSE 100 today. But can I rely on it…

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1 penny stock I’d buy for 2023 and hold for a decade

| Ben McPoland

This under-the-radar penny stock looks like a smart buy to me. In fact, I'd hold it for a decade to…

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With a spare £3,000 I’d build a growing second income like this

| Christopher Ruane

With a few thousand pounds to spare, our writer would try to start generating a second income by investing in…

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Here’s how I’d invest £20,000 in a Stocks and Shares ISA to build long-term wealth

| Christopher Ruane

By thinking carefully about what to do with his Stocks and Shares ISA, our writer hopes to improve his financial…

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House builder stocks are on the rocks. Opportunity knocks?

| G A Chester

Barratt, Persimmon and Taylor Wimpey have been rising, despite a gloomy outlook. Here, I cover valuing house builder stocks and…

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Aim for a million: 4 tips on timing the stock market

| Dan Coates

It can be tempting to try and “buy the dip” when markets plunge. But it’s important to stay rational to…

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Is now really the time to buy FTSE shares?

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane has been buying FTSE 100 and FTSE 250 shares for his portfolio even though the economy is losing…

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1 reason to sell Lloyds shares, 1 reason to buy

| Ben McPoland

Calling the bottom on Lloyds shares over the years has often been a fool's errand. Still, I'm tempted to invest,…

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I’d buy these shares for £500 a year in passive income

| Cliff D'Arcy

I've been investing since the 1980s. But if I was starting from scratch, here's how I'd methodically build a portfolio…

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3 high yield dividend shares I’d buy today

| Alan Oscroft

It can be hard to believe we're in a recession when I look at some of the high yield FTSE…

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Start generating extra income by investing £5 a day? Here’s how!

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane explains how, with a modest daily saving target, he would try to build extra income streams that could…

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Am I wrong about the boohoo share price?

| Christopher Ruane

Even as the boohoo share price collapsed, Christopher Ruane has hung on to his holding in the retailer. Here's why…

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Are these 3 high-dividend renewable energy stocks no-brainer buys now?

| Alan Oscroft

Can we earn sustainable passive income from renewable energy stocks? I think so, and I'm eyeing up some green investment…

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Why I’m looking at Rolls-Royce shares for 2023

| Matt Cook

The price of Rolls-Royce shares has stagnated since the start of the pandemic. Here’s why Matt Cook will be keeping…

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Scottish Mortgage shares are half the price of a year ago. Here’s what I’m doing

| Harvey Jones

I've wanted to buy Scottish Mortgage shares for years, but they always looked too expensive. They've now crashed by half…

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How I’d aim for £500 in monthly income from FTSE dividend stocks 

| Harvey Jones

Dividend stocks look good value at the moment and I'm wondering how much I need to invest to generate the…

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How drip-feeding £400 a month into the FTSE 100 could make me £200k

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith explains how the economic cycle works and why this can help him build his wealth over time via…

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Should I buy British American Tobacco shares?

| James Beard

With the UK economy now in recession, I'm on the lookout for defensive stocks. With this in mind, should I…

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