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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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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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Am I too late to buy Shell shares?

| Michael Hawkins

Shell shares have responded positively to some excellent company results. It is human nature to assume the best time to…

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2 FTSE 100 bargains on my list of stocks to buy in November

| Stephen Wright

I think that there are two screaming bargains in the FTSE 100 right now. I’m planning to buy them before…

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Should I buy Wizz Air shares today?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Wizz Air shares have fallen since the Russia-Ukraine war kicked off and Edward Sheldon is wondering if they're worth buying…

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If I’d invested £1,000 in SSE shares at the start of 2022, here’s how much I’d have now

| Roland Head

As energy prices have soared, have SSE shares provided a windfall for investors? Roland Head takes a look at the…

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The ITV share price is climbing again. Here’s why I’d buy

| Alan Oscroft

The ITV share price has had a disappointing 12 months, but it has started gaining again. And the stock offers…

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Aston Martin’s share price sinks 15% following Q3 update! Time to buy in?

| Royston Wild

Aston Martin's share price has crashed again on news of delivery issues and growing losses. But should long-term investors consider…

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Should I buy National Grid shares for 2023 and beyond?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

National Grid shares currently offer a dividend yield of over 5%. Edward Sheldon looks at whether they're worth him buying…

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With the Marks and Spencer share price near 110p, should I buy the stock?

| Kevin Godbold

The Marks and Spencer share price is still near its lows but the directors have growth firmly on the agenda.…

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Are Rio Tinto shares worth snapping up with a 12.5% dividend yield?

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith takes a look at the very high dividend yield currently on offer when buying Rio Tinto shares and…

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If I’d bought Tesco shares a year ago I’d be in the red. Why buy now?

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer sees Tesco's falling share price as an opportunity to add it to his shopping list. What's the attraction?

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Why is the Cineworld share price soaring?

| Alan Oscroft

After the Cineworld share price has trebled, is the troubled cinema chain back from the dead? And are the shares…

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Here’s how investing £300 monthly in shares could earn me £1,200 in annual passive income!

| Christopher Ruane

For a few hundred pounds a month our writer thinks he can set up a four-figure annual passive income in…

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Does this news mean I should sell Fundsmith shares?

| Paul Summers

Holders of Fundsmith Equity shares have endured an awful 2022. But this isn't why our writer is considering selling his…

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Could a New Cold War drive the Rolls-Royce share price higher?

| Ben McPoland

Many foreign policy analysts now think the world has entered a New Cold War. Could this soon be reflected in…

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1 dividend share I’d buy after a tough 2022

| Gabriel McKeown

Gabriel McKeown identifies a dividend share that he'd add to the income portion of his portfolio next year after a…

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Forget a Cash ISA! Here’s how I’d target £650 a month for lifetime passive income

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith explains why upside potential from dividend stocks makes them far more appealing to him than a Cash ISA…

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Earnings preview: can Rolls-Royce shares recover?

| John Choong

Rolls-Royce shares have been below £1 since April. With the company set to report its Q3 earnings this week, can…

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I’d buy this FTSE share that recently hit its year low

| Gabriel McKeown

Gabriel McKeown highlights a FTSE share that has recently hit its one-year low price and whether he would add it…

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2 shares I’d add to my Stocks and Shares ISA in 2023

| Gabriel McKeown

Gabriel McKeown outlines two names he'd add to his Stocks and Shares ISA next year as part of a long-term…

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3 FTSE 100 stocks I’d buy for my ISA in November

| Roland Head

These FTSE 100 stocks include a family firm and a 6% dividend-yielder. Roland Head explains why he's tempted to add…

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4 of my best dividend stocks with yields over 4%

| Stephen Wright

I think there are some great opportunities for me as an investor in dividend stocks right now. Here are four…

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Best British growth stocks to buy for November

| The Motley Fool Staff

We asked our freelance writers to reveal the top growth shares they’d buy in November, which included a double nomination…

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Down 35%! Is this famous growth stock a bargain in plain sight?

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer has been considering adding this well-known growth stock into his portfolio after it shed over a third of…

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3 reasons I’m avoiding Lloyds shares in November!

| Royston Wild

It's true that the Lloyds share price looks terrifically cheap on paper. But I still consider the bank far too…

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As interest rates rise I’m still looking at UK stocks

| James J. McCombie

I'm looking at value, consumer staples, and healthcare stocks, as well as banks and insurers, for long-term buys as interest…

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Here’s why the Cineworld share price just jumped 200%+

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

The Cineworld share price just rose from around 2.4p to near 9p in the blink of an eye. Edward Sheldon…

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Here’s why I will buy this FTSE 100 stock in November

| Harvey Jones

This FTSE 100 stock has fallen out of favour in recent years but I think today's low valuation and high…

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Are BP shares the best buy for dividend investors?

| Roland Head

BP shares are up, but the company's dividend is still well below 2019 levels. Roland Head explains what's happening and…

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2 cheap UK dividend shares I’d buy in November!

| Royston Wild

These dividend-paying UK shares both look undervalued by the market today. Here's why I think they could be unmissable buys.

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At a year high, can the BP share price keep rising?

| Andrew Mackie

As the BP share price continues its march higher, this Fool argues its shares still offer tremendous potential in the…

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A sustained rally for UK stocks is likely coming and here’s how I’d play it

| Kevin Godbold

The stock market looks bullish today, but there's much more to come for US and UK stocks according to a…

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Here’s how I’d invest £100 a week in income shares to start earning passive income

| Christopher Ruane

By putting some money regularly into income shares, Christopher Ruane aims to build his passive income streams. Here he explains…

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How I’d aim for a million by investing £25 a day in shares

| Christopher Ruane

By putting money aside regularly to invest, our writer thinks he could aim for a million within three decades. Here's…

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Near 25p, is the Capita share price a bargain?

| Kevin Godbold

Earnings look set to rise by 34% in 2023, yet the Capita share price continues to languish despite the first…

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