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Just released: the 3 best growth-focused stocks to consider buying in January [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 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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Top British dividend stocks to buy for February

| The Motley Fool Staff

We asked our writers to share their top dividend stocks for February, including a fistful of financials and a couple…

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The Aston Martin share price has recently doubled. I’m stunned!

| Christopher Ruane

With the Aston Martin share price recently moving into the fast lane, why does this writer continue to exclude the…

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Earnings: why Unilever shares just keep on going

| Alan Oscroft

Unilever shares have had a steady few years, as the company adjusts to rising costs and changing focus. 2022 results…

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Should I buy this Bill Gates-backed penny stock?

| Mark Tovey

A green tech start-up, funded by Bill Gates, has signed an agreement with this penny stock mining company. Is this…

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60 years of dividend growth! This Warren Buffett stock could make me rich

| Charlie Carman

Warren Buffett has owned this dividend stock for 35 years. Here's why our writer invests in the company to help…

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3 FTSE 100 shares I’d buy to invest like Warren Buffett

| Stephen Wright

Top of Stephen Wright’s investing checklist is a business with an economic moat. And he thinks he has three FTSE…

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If I’d invested £3,000 in ITM Power shares 3 years ago, here’s what I’d have now

| Christopher Ruane

Would buying ITM Power shares in February 2020 have made our writer a paper profit or loss? The answer could…

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7.2% yield! Here’s the dividend forecast for Barratt Developments shares

| Royston Wild

Barratt Developments shares offer yields far north of the FTSE 100 average. But how realistic do current payout projections really…

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The British American Tobacco dividend is up 6%. Time to buy?

| Christopher Ruane

With a big increase in the British American Tobacco dividend announced today, shareholder Christopher Ruane considers his options.

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Earnings: why AstraZeneca shares are climbing

| Alan Oscroft

AstraZeneca shares have stormed ahead as the company's long-term rebuild is delivering revenue growth. Results for 2022 are here.

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I’m following Charlie Munger’s advice to target getting rich with UK shares

| Stephen Wright

The FTSE 100 has posted respectable returns over the last decade. But Stephen Wright is looking to do better by…

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I’d drip-feed £417 a month into a Stocks and Shares ISA to try for a million

| John Fieldsend

How long would it take to get to a million pounds saving £417 a month? With a Stocks and Shares…

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Is the Rolls-Royce share price heading back to pennies?    

| Christopher Ruane

After starting 2023 strongly, Christopher Ruane thinks the Rolls-Royce share price risks falling back to under a pound. Here's why…

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What will Scottish Mortgage shares be worth a decade from now?

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane explains why he would happily add Scottish Mortgage shares to his portfolio today in the hope of long-term…

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Earnings: can Redrow shares maintain their recovery?

| Alan Oscroft

Redrow shares have been regaining ground since October. And they remain steady after an encouraging start to the second half.

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How should I respond to a booming stock market?

| Christopher Ruane

This week's all-time FTSE 100 high has hit the headlines. But what does it mean practically for this writer's investment…

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The FTSE 250 has outperformed all blue-chip indexes this century. Should I back it?

| Henry Adefope, MCSI

2022 was officially a bear market for the FTSE 250, and the domestic outlook isn't great. Does the index still…

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Some US stocks will crash after ‘senseless’ rally! But how can I benefit?

| Dr. James Fox

Dr James Fox explains why he's expecting US stock to crash in the near future with the Nasdaq gaining 17%…

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How to earn passive income in 2023 with only £100 a month

| Charlie Carman

Making passive income from stocks is an achievable goal. Our writer outlines his strategy of saving regularly and buying dividend…

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Will FTSE 100 stocks crash in 2023?

| Harvey Jones

After a strong run investors may be wondering if FTSE 100 stocks are due a correction. It could happen, but…

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Should I invest more of my cash in these dirt-cheap income stocks?

| Royston Wild

The UK stock market has surged in 2023. Yet there are plenty of great bargains still out there. Here are…

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3 penny stocks I’d buy today and hold for 10 years!

| Royston Wild

I'm looking for the hottest growth shares for the next decade. Here are three penny stocks I'm looking to add…

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With the FTSE 100 climbing, I’d buy these shares now

| Alan Oscroft

Choosing which shares to buy when the FTSE 100 is rising can be harder than when we're in a slump.…

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At last, my Lloyds shares are up. But will it last?

| Cliff D'Arcy

Lloyds shares have jumped by almost 40% from their October lows. But after such a strong surge in their price,…

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14 UK stocks JPMorgan is betting will crash and burn!

| Mark Tovey

Finance giant JPMorgan is betting against these 14 UK stocks. Am I considering buying any of these shorted companies for…

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3 reasons I invest for retirement by buying FTSE 100 shares

| Christopher Ruane

To invest for retirement, this writer buys shares in blue-chip UK firms. Here he explains a trio of reasons he…

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Will the Rolls-Royce share price sink below 100p in 2023?

| Charlie Carman

The Rolls-Royce share price surged over £1 on 2023's first day of trading, and it's stayed there since. Will it…

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Down 20% in 5 years, are Centrica shares a no-brainer buy now?

| Alan Oscroft

Centrica shares have been climbing steadily since 2020, but they're still on a low fundamental valuation. And the cash is…

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9% yield! Should I buy this FTSE 100 dividend stock in February?

| Gordon

Dividend stock M&G is one of the highest-paying shares in the market at the moment, but is it worth buying…

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8.6% dividend yield! Is this the greatest FTSE 100 bargain?

| John Fieldsend

This FTSE 100 stock offers one of the highest dividend yields going. Am I looking at a fantastic bargain or…

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If I’d invested £5,000 in McDonald’s shares 5 years ago, here’s how much I’d have now

| Ben McPoland

McDonald's shares have outperformed the market for decades. But would I have made any money investing £5,000 in the stock…

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Does the Ocado share price fall finally make it a no-brainer buy?

| Alan Oscroft

The Ocado share price has crashed since its pandemic peak. And we're now facing inflation and recession. The perfect time…

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I’d buy 138 Unilever shares for £1,000 in passive income over 5 years!

| Charlie Carman

Unilever shares have a stellar dividend history. Here's how our writer would invest in the company for £1k in passive…

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Are BP shares still a dirt-cheap buy in February?

| Roland Head

The BP share price has doubled, but the company now plans to increase spending on oil and gas projects to…

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Earnings: why the Barratt share price is too cheap to ignore

| Roland Head

The Barratt Developments share price looks good value on a long-term view, says Roland Head. He's been reviewing the company's…

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Artificial intelligence is the hottest investment theme of 2023. Here are 3 AI stocks I’m looking at

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

AI stocks are flying right now thanks to interest in ChatGPT. Here, Ed Sheldon highlights three companies with expertise in…

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4 top stocks I feel could pay me passive income for life

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith explains why he's factoring in the dividend history of stocks, not just the current yield, when trying to…

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3 dirt-cheap dividend shares! Should I buy them today?

| Royston Wild

These dividend shares offer high yields and rock-bottom P/E ratios. But are they really top value stocks, or potential investor…

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1 top FTSE 250 stock on my best shares to buy now list

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Zaven Boyrazian explains why this FTSE 250 stock with a great brand and loyal customers could well be among the…

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2 UK shares that could deliver excellent long-term dividend growth!

| Royston Wild

I think these UK passive income shares could be great buys for long-term investors. Here's why I'll buy them if…

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