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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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Scottish Mortgage shares have fallen to £7.40. Time to buy?

| Dr. James Fox

Scottish Mortgage shares are among the most followed on the FTSE 100. The stock's fallen from its highs in mid-2021,…

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Should I invest in the iShares Global Clean Energy UCITS ETF (INRG)?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

The iShares Global Clean Energy UCITS ETF provides diversified exposure to the renewable energy industry. Edward Sheldon's wondering if he…

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Are BT and Sainsbury shares top buys for income?

| G A Chester

Investors need to consider other things than yield alone. Here's my verdict on whether BT and Sainsbury shares are decent…

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I’d buy 3,000 shares of this stock for £60 a month in passive income!

| Dr. James Fox

Dr James Fox investigates how 3,000 shares in Direct Line Group could provide him with a monthly passive income.

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2 of the safest dividends on the FTSE 100!

| Dr. James Fox

The FTSE 100 has a wealth of dividend stocks offering some pretty attractive yields right now. And these are among…

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I’d buy cheap growth stocks this autumn to try and get rich!

| Dr. James Fox

Dr James Fox investigates two cheap growth stocks to buy In November with the aim of making some big returns…

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3 top dividend shares I’d buy for a tough 2023

| Royston Wild

The stormclouds are gathering over the global economy. But I believe these top dividend shares should continue to deliver big…

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Have I just made a terrible mistake in buying this FTSE dividend stock?

| Harvey Jones

This dividend stock was paying a 20% yield when I bought it. Did I make a rookie error by ignoring…

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Is this income share the key to a great 2023 portfolio?

| Gabriel McKeown

Gabriel McKeown highlights a potential new income share in the FTSE 350 that he is keen to include in his…

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I heeded Warren Buffett by buying 4 US growth stocks!

| Cliff D'Arcy

Warren Buffett loves buying stocks at bargain prices. He also loves betting on America. Following his advice, we bought these…

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At $10, are volatile NIO shares worth the risk?

| Dr. James Fox

Dr James Fox investigates whether NIO shares, now trading for around $10, are a bargain or something to be wary…

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Here’s why I didn’t buy Meta stock this week

| Cliff D'Arcy

Last Friday, Meta stock crashed to its 2022 low. But it has rebounded over 20% so far this week. The…

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Why this US growth stock is now my worst ever investment

| Ben McPoland

Nearly every portfolio contains one or two flops. But I have one investment that is now down a whopping 80%.…

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Could Lloyds shares hit £1 any time soon?

| Dr. James Fox

Dr James Fox investigates whether Lloyds shares could rally to £1 over the next few years after a decade of…

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

| Dr. James Fox

This EV producer has emerged as one of the most valuable companies in the world in recent years. But what…

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Up 15%, will Rolls-Royce shares keeping rising?

| Dr. James Fox

Rolls-Royce shares have surged in the past month -- up 15%. But what's next for this British engineering giant after…

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£1k to invest? I’d use Warren Buffett’s method to try and double my money by investing in shares

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Adopting Warren Buffett's investing principals could unlock higher portfolio returns in the 2022 stock market correction.

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Stock market correction 2022: a once-in-a-lifetime chance to build a £1m Stocks and Shares ISA?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

The 2022 stock market correction has created a rare opportunity to potentially grow a lucrative Stocks and Shares ISA.

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2 passive income ideas I’d use to try to make £500 a month

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

The stock market can open the door to an impressive passive income in the long run. Zaven Boyrazian explains how.

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£5,000 to invest? Here’s how I’d find the best UK shares to aim for a 100% return

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Investors buying UK shares today could unlock impressive long-term returns and potentially even double their portfolio's value.

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Has the stock market bottomed out?

| Stephen Wright

Positive inflation news from the US on Thursday sent share prices higher. Is the stock market ready for a recovery,…

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I’d buy 56,000 shares of this stock, for £100 in monthly passive income

| Alan Oscroft

Some investors go for growth shares, while others invest for dividends. It's the latter for me, aiming for long-term passive…

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I’d buy 1,194 shares of this UK dividend stock for £100 in passive income

| Stephen Wright

Aviva’s preferred stock has a 7% yield and a dividend cut is less likely than with the common equity. That’s…

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2 FTSE stocks I’ll ‘never’ sell!

| Dr. James Fox

I invest for the long run, but often there’s a time limit involved. However, that's not always the case. Here…

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How can I buy Woodbois shares when I don’t understand them?

| Harvey Jones

Woodbois shares are attracting a huge amount of interest from private investors but I'm worried they may be getting a…

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1 penny stock I’d buy for 2023 and beyond

| James J. McCombie

Saietta is a electric vehicle aligned penny stock, which although risky, might just pay off in my portfolio in the…

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I’d invest £20,000 in a Stocks and Shares ISA like this to earn passive income for life

| Christopher Ruane

By investing his Stocks and Shares ISA in this way, our writer hopes he can set up enduring income streams…

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Struggling to come up with ideas? I’m copying Warren Buffett’s approach

| Gabriel McKeown

Gabriel McKeown outlines a share he’d add to his 2023 portfolio, inspired by the advice of legendary investor Warren Buffett.

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4 of the smartest stock market investment ideas I have right now

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith reveals his favourite investment ideas for next year, focusing on what's hot now and what could do well…

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Down 74%, is the Aston Martin share price worth a nibble?

| Christopher Ruane

After losing nearly three-quarters of its value in a year, does the Aston Martin share price now make the stock…

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Should I buy renewable energy stocks now?

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith explores renewable energy stock options for both growth and income and explains where his focus is right now.

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This FTSE 100 stock can defy stagflation

| Henry Adefope, MCSI

This Fool is confident about stock picking his way out of the stagflation challenge. He highlights his best FTSE 100…

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Should I buy Lloyds shares?

| Harvey Jones

Lloyds shares have gone nowhere for a decade, but they're cheap and offer a high and rising dividend yield. I'm…

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Should I buy Diageo shares after their recent pullback?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Edward Sheldon already owns Diageo shares. But after a fall in the share price, he's wondering whether it's time to…

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If I buy 671 shares in this company, I’ll generate passive income of £1,000 a year

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Edward Sheldon explains how he could potentially generate substantial passive income by buying shares in this London Stock Exchange-listed company.

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I’d buy 3,367 shares of this stock for £67 in monthly passive income!

| Nathan Marks

After falling 18% in 12 months, this British insurance stock yields a very attractive 9.88% and could start generating passive…

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I’d buy these 2 FTSE 100 shares for my new year portfolio

| Gabriel McKeown

Gabriel McKeown identifies two FTSE 100 shares he plans to add to his 2023 investment portfolio as the year-end approaches.

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Will the FTSE 100 beat the S&P 500 once again in 2023?

| Ben McPoland

Save for an unlikely turnaround, the FTSE 100 is set to outperform the S&P 500 in 2022. Can the UK…

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I’d rather buy UK shares before the stock market rally than afterwards

| Harvey Jones

The stock market will rally at some point but I have absolutely no idea when, or why. Instead, I'm focusing…

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Rolls-Royce shares soar 29% in a month! Did I miss the bottom?

| Charlie Carman

A big bounce in Rolls-Royce shares means the company is no longer the worst FTSE 100 performer over five years.…

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