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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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This UK growth stock is 48% off its highs. I plan to buy more

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Edward Sheldon highlights a UK growth stock that looks very cheap right now. Given that management has 'skin in the…

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If I’d invested £1,000 in this Warren Buffett stock 5 years ago, here’s what I’d have now!

| Charlie Carman

Warrren Buffett doubled his holdings in this US tech stock in 2017, and today it's his largest position. Our writer…

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2 FTSE 250 stocks that may now be screaming buys

| Andrew Woods

Andrew Woods believes these two FTSE 250 companies could have strong growth potential and thinks he'll invest in both of…

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If I’d invested £300 in Centrica shares 3 years ago, how much would I have now?

| Dr. James Fox

Centrica shares have soared this year, despite an uncertain environment for both consumers and businesses. So is this stock still…

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Could Rolls-Royce shares plunge to 0p?

| Dr. James Fox

Dr. James Fox explores what's next for Rolls-Royce shares. The stock has experienced continued turbulence in 2022 as debt weighs…

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No savings at 31? I’d use the Warren Buffett method to build wealth

| Christopher Ruane

Even if he was starting to invest from scratch in his thirties, our writer reckons this trio of Warren Buffett…

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3 FTSE 100 shares to buy with £3,000 today, to help survive 2023

| Alan Oscroft

FTSE 100 shares could be heading into 2023 surrounded by gloom. For long-term investors, that could present buying opportunities.

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Start generating passive income with £2.50 a day? Here’s how I’d do it

| Stephen Wright

With just £2.50 per day, could an investor generate significant passive income? Here’s how our author would go about doing…

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If I’d invested £500 in Shell shares 5 years ago, here’s how much I’d have now!

| Dr. James Fox

Shell shares have been among the best performers on the FTSE 100 this year. But what about the longer term,…

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I’m holding these 3 dividend shares to help me survive 2023

| Alan Oscroft

I like dividend shares at the best of times. And right now, I rate them as my best hope of…

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10%+ dividend yields! Should I buy these cheap UK shares for a second income?

| Royston Wild

Dividend yields have leapt across the London Stock Exchange while P/E ratios have tumbled. Could these FTSE 100 and FTSE…

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FTSE earnings preview: Entain, Hays, YouGov

| John Choong

Earnings releases are a key moment for stock prices. Here are the earnings previews from three big FTSE firms reporting…

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Why the current Lloyds share price may be a slam-dunk buy

| Andrew Woods

The Lloyds share price has fallen in recent weeks, and Andrew Woods explains why he thinks the stock might be…

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Should I buy Tesco shares?

| Stephen Wright

Tesco dominates the UK supermarket sector. It has a 27% market share and over 3,000 stores. But should our author…

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With the Tesco share price down 20% in a month, is it now time to put the stock in my shopping trolley?

| James Beard

The Tesco share price has fallen by 21% over the past month. James Beard looks at the company’s recent results…

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Down nearly 90%, is the Naked Wines share price scraping the barrel yet?

| Christopher Ruane

Down almost 90% in a year, could the Naked Wines share price go lower? Christopher Ruane fears so and explains…

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3 things that could make or break Lloyds shares

| Charlie Carman

With macroeconomic uncertainty rising, Charlie Carman analyses three key factors that could determine the future direction for Lloyds shares.

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Down 10%, the most valuable stock on the FTSE 100 is starting to look cheap!

| Dr. James Fox

Dr James Fox investigates whether the FTSE 100's most valuable stock, AstraZeneca, looks like a good buy after its 10%…

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Should I buy this dirt-cheap FTSE 100 growth stock for recovery and returns?

| Jabran Khan

Jabran Khan takes a closer look at this FTSE 100 stock which has come under pressure in recent months due…

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How I’d invest £500 monthly in shares to target £56,000 passive income for life

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Consistently investing small sums of money in the stock market can lead to a substantial passive income. Zaven Boyrazian explains…

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Here’s how I’d invest £500 in UK shares right now

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

This is how I'd invest a small lump sum in UK shares today in order to maximise long-term returns in…

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What’s next for the Polymetal share price as the Ukraine war enters a new phase?

| Dr. James Fox

The Polymetal share price collapsed after Russia invaded Ukraine. So is this gold miner a diamond in the rough? Dr…

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The Scottish Mortgage share price is below 800p! Is it time to buy?

| Charlie Keough

The Scottish Mortgage share price has plummeted this year. Here, this Fool explains why he thinks the stock could be…

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Could these 2 FTSE 100 stocks be about to soar?

| Andrew Woods

In the middle of a market sell-off, Andrew Woods has identified two FTSE 100 stocks that he thinks could soon…

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3 reasons to buy Rolls-Royce shares today

| Alan Oscroft

Rolls-Royce shares have picked up from their low point, but they're still well down. I see three financial factors that…

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3 FTSE 100 value stocks to buy right now!

| Royston Wild

These top FTSE 100 stocks currently look too cheap for me to miss! Here’s why I’m considering buying them for…

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FTSE director dealings: Tesco, Legal & General, Next

| John Choong

Insider transactions can indicate whether a company's doing well. So, here are this week's biggest director dealings at three FTSE…

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With no savings today, I’d use the Warren Buffett method to build wealth

| Alan Oscroft

Investing for the very long term is undoubtedly best. But even starting later in life, I'd still do my best…

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Using the Warren Buffett method led me to this dominant FTSE stock

| Ben McPoland

Warren Buffett has been sharpening his investing skills for 70 years. Here's how I tapped into his deep knowledge to…

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Here’s the BP dividend forecast for 2022 and 2023!

| Royston Wild

Current dividend forecasts give BP a yield comfortably above the FTSE 100 average. But does this make the oil giant…

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Should I buy REITs for sustainable passive income?

| Stephen Wright

The price of shares in REITs has been coming down lately. But is this a good time to buy or…

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How I’d invest £1,000 in UK dividend shares right now to start generating passive income

| Stephen Wright

The falling pound means that our author is sticking close to home with his investments. Here are the two UK…

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Are BT shares in further trouble?

| John Choong

BT shares were initially holding up well this year, but have since collapsed by 35%. Could the stock be in…

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Could this defensive business be the ideal dividend stock?

| Jabran Khan

This Fool takes a closer look at this utilities business with its defensive traits. Could it be a dividend stock…

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What’s going on with the BP share price?

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer runs his slide rule over the BP share price and considers why it has been rising. Could now…

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Here’s why I’m buying this income stock for juicy dividends with a 6% yield!

| Jabran Khan

Jabran Khan explains why he likes this income stock to bolster his holdings with dividend payments and an above-average yield.

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5 steps to earn £1,000 per month in passive income

| Charlie Carman

Our writer outlines his simple 5-step plan to make £12,000 a year in passive income by regularly investing in dividend…

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If I’d invested £1,000 in Lloyds shares 5 years ago, how much would I have now?

| Stephen Wright

How much would a £1,000 investment in Lloyds shares have returned over the last five years? Our author looks at…

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No savings at 30? I’d act on these 3 tips from Warren Buffett

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith explains how a lack of savings need not stop him from investing profitably by copying Warren Buffett.

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3 reasons I think Tesco shares are too dangerous to buy

| Royston Wild

Tesco's share price continues to collapse as worries over margins escalate. Royston Wild explains why he's avoiding the supermarket like…

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