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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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2 growth stocks for the next 10 years and beyond

| Paul Summers

They might be expensive to buy but our writer thinks these growth stocks have excellent long-term outlooks so they're on…

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As interest rates rise to 3%, is a stock market crash now inevitable?

| Andrew Mackie

Rising interest rates are stoking fears that a stock market crash is imminent. However, this Fool argues that there are…

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If I’d invested £1,500 in Lloyds Bank shares 12 months ago, I’d have this much now

| James Beard

Against a backdrop of rising interest rates, James Beard considers how much £1,500 invested in Lloyds Bank shares a year…

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2 of the safest dividend stocks on Earth

| Ben McPoland

Dividend Aristocrats can be some of the safest stocks to invest in. Here are two income-generators that I'd consider adding…

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With the Woodbois share price under 3p, would I be mad not to buy?

| James Beard

The Woodbois share price has fallen by a third since the start of 2022. James Beard asks whether now is…

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After this FTSE 100 giant’s Q3 results, should I invest?

| James Beard

BP has just released its results for the third quarter of 2022. Our writer takes a look, and considers whether…

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2 FTSE 100 stocks screaming to be bought in November!

| Ben McPoland

These two FTSE 100 stocks are both down heavily this year. Yet each one is far from broken, leaving them…

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PayPal stock drops below $70! Should I buy?

| John Choong

The PayPal stock price has dropped to a five-year low. With that in mind, could this be a buying opportunity…

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Why I’d buy this stock in 2023 using Warren Buffett’s advice

| Gabriel McKeown

Gabriel McKeown outlines a share he’d add to his portfolio next year, inspired by the advice of investment icon Warren…

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Are these dividend shares the best stocks to buy now?

| Stephen Wright

I’ve got my eye on two dividend shares at the moment. Neither has a huge yield, but both are growing…

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Which FTSE 100 stocks should I buy in November?

| Stephen Wright

Our author is looking for FTSE 100 stocks to buy in November. His top pick has been growing its earnings…

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3 FTSE 100 dividend stocks I’d buy in November

| Alan Oscroft

With a bit of cash to invest for generating income, I'm weighing up some dividend stocks with the best long-term…

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1 share I plan to buy in 2023 for stable passive income

| Gabriel McKeown

Gabriel McKeown outlines a share in the FTSE 350 that he wants to add to his income portfolio for monthly…

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2 of the most popular UK stocks right now, according to investors

| Gabriel McKeown

Gabriel McKeown identifies two of the most searched-for UK stocks in the market right now and considers whether he would…

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Is this UK share’s 25% dividend too good to be true?

| Gabriel McKeown

Gabriel McKeown outlines whether this UK share’s incredible dividend yield is a brilliant opportunity or simply too good to be…

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Here’s why I’d start a Stocks & Shares ISA in November

| Alan Oscroft

A Stocks and Shares ISA might not be the most pressing thing for many people right now. But there are…

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The Jupiter dividend yield could sink. Here’s why

| Christopher Ruane

This shareholder reckons the Jupiter dividend could plummet next year under a new policy. Here's why he isn't selling his…

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Should I buy Sainsbury’s shares in November?

| Roland Head

Sainsbury's share price may now be in bargain territory, but there's one problem investors should remember, says Roland Head.

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Hargreaves Lansdown investors are buying Meta stock. Should I buy it too?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Meta stock has fallen a long way in 2022 and this is attracting value hunters. Is the tech stock worth…

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Warren Buffett owns these 6 stocks. Should I copy him?

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith reviews some of the top stocks that Warren Buffett currently owns and compares his own viewpoint on them.

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I’d buy 1,850 shares of this FTSE 100 monopoly stock for £1,000 in annual passive income

| Ben McPoland

Not all dividends are made equal. Some are less resilient than others. But I reckon I can hang my hat…

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How I’d invest £3,000 in FTSE 100 shares to boost my income

| Harshil Patel

The FTSE 100 is home to dozens of high-quality dividend shares. Our writer looks at top picks he’d buy for…

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Rolls-Royce shares leap 28% from their low. What next?

| Cliff D'Arcy

Rolls-Royce shares have surged by 28% since hitting their 2022 low on 28 September. But the FTSE 100 firm carries…

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I’d add this FTSE 250 share to my portfolio for 2023

| Gabriel McKeown

Gabriel McKeown identifies one FTSE 250 share that has struggled this year and reveals why he’d add it to his…

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Should I buy IAG shares following excellent news?

| John Choong

British Airways' parent company recently released a positive set of Q3 results. With that in mind, should I buy IAG…

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If the stock market drops, here’s what I’d snap up with £400

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith runs through his game plan for some spare cash if we see the stock market diving lower in…

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Are BP shares about to crash? 

| Harvey Jones

This year's energy crisis has been a boon for BP shares but the company's success has also made it a…

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This dirt-cheap UK stock yields 14% and I’ll buy it ASAP

| Harvey Jones

This UK stock has been hit by global recession fears. But it now looks like a brilliant time to lock…

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After doubling in days, should I load up on Cineworld shares?

| Christopher Ruane

Cineworld shares have more than doubled in recent days. Could this be a horror movie or should our writer consider…

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Are Lloyds shares dirt-cheap or a nasty value trap?

| Cliff D'Arcy

Lloyds shares have slid over 18% in the last 12 months. After recent price falls, is this stock deep into…

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Best British shares to buy in November

| The Motley Fool Staff

We asked our writers to share their ‘best of British’ stocks to buy this month, including insurers and housebuilders.

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2 Warren Buffett-like stocks! Should I buy them this November?

| Royston Wild

Following the ideas of successful investors like Warren Buffett can be an effective investing strategy. So should I buy these…

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Is the Greggs share price worth a bite?

| James J. McCombie

At around 2,000p, the Greggs share price looks tempting. It's below its all-time high, and the company has a track…

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Down 63% in a year! Should I now buy AFC Energy shares?

| Christopher Ruane

AFC Energy shares have crashed. But the battery provider's unproven business model means our writer still has no plans to…

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Why are these FTSE 100 shares so incredibly cheap?

| Cliff D'Arcy

After falling 27% since their 2022 peak, these FTSE 100 shares look far too cheap to me. Also, they offer…

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2 cheap FTSE 100 stocks I’m avoiding like the plague!

| Royston Wild

The FTSE 100 is packed with stocks that are dirt-cheap for a reason. Here are two investment traps I'm steering…

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3 Warren Buffett quotes for today’s stock market

| Stephen Wright

With stocks falling this year, what should I do? I’m following Warren Buffett and three of the principles that helped…

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I’d rather buy this FTSE 100 dividend stock than a buy-to-let

| Harvey Jones

Buy-to-let looks less and less attractive as house prices fall. I reckon I could get a much better total return…

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9%+ dividend yield! A FTSE 250 dividend stock I’d buy this November

| Royston Wild

This FTSE 250 dividend stock offers yields far above the index average. Here's why I'd buy it for my Stocks…

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Directors have been buying Amaroq shares. Should I?

| Christopher Ruane

Directors bought Amaroq shares in a recent fundraising round by the gold miner. But our writer will not be investing.…

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