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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 investors ought to aim for a long holding period

| Sam Robson

Here at The Motley Fool, to paraphrase the great investor Warren Buffett, our favourite holding period is ideally "forever".

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Is the Woodbois share price a bargain at 4p?

| Christopher Ruane

At the current Woodbois share price, our writer could pile into the name for just pennies. So why does he…

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A FTSE 100 stock that Warren Buffett might love!

| Royston Wild

Buffett has recently built a big stake in the oil industry. And I think he might like the look of…

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Should I buy this FTSE 250 financial tech stock?

| Jabran Khan

This Fool digs deeper into this FTSE 250 stock which offers the financial services sector infrastructure technology.

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Should I buy Meta stock?

| Stephen Wright

Meta is a profitable business with a strong balance sheet trading at a P/E ratio of 11. But with Apple…

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Why Netcall shares could be a genuine London-listed growth opportunity

| Kevin Godbold

Fast growth in earnings is driving Netcall shares as the company builds its cloud-based offering to transform the potential of…

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3 high-dividend REITs that could deliver a lifetime of passive income!

| Royston Wild

Investing in REITs is an effective way that investors can create a considerable second income. Here are three I think…

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If I invest £1,000 in Lloyds shares, how much could they be worth in 10 years?

| Alan Oscroft

Lloyds shares have had a disappointing 10 years, with crisis following on from crisis. But things must surely get better,…

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2 stocks I think will weather a stock market crash

| Yasmin Rufo

A stock market crash doesn’t have to be all doom and gloom. Our writer explains how she’s using the opportunity…

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2 top growth shares I think could help me retire early!

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith outlines two top growth shares he likes that operate in sectors he thinks could grow strongly over the…

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Is now the time to buy Scottish Mortgage shares?

| John Choong

Scottish Mortgage shares have dropped 40% this year. So, this could be an opportunity for me to buy shares in…

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Does the Tesco share price slump make it a no-brainer buy now?

| Alan Oscroft

The Tesco share price has remained steady after the supermarket giant released first-half results. Are we looking at a long-term…

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Is Legal & General the best FTSE 100 dividend stock?

| Royston Wild

The FTSE 100 is packed with top income stocks that could give me a healthy passive income. Could Legal &…

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5 FTSE 100 shares that I think could finish 2023 in the black

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith has one eye already on 2023 and reveals his current watchlist for FTSE 100 shares that he feels…

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5 steps to earn £500 in monthly passive income

| Christopher Ruane

With the goal of earning hundreds of pounds each month in passive income, our writer explains how he would try…

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Stock market sale! 3 dividend shares I’d buy for jumbo yields

| Harshil Patel

With stocks potentially on sale, our writer looks for some bargain dividend shares he can add to his Stocks and…

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The bond vigilantes are back

| Owain Bennallack

Vladimir Lenin, the revolutionary founder of the USSR, once said: “There are decades where nothing happens; and there are weeks…

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Netflix shares are rising again. Should I buy them?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Netflix shares have risen about 40% since mid-July. Edward Sheldon looks at whether he should buy the stock for his…

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Tesla stock is down 40% from its highs. Should I buy it?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Tesla stock has come down a long way in 2022. Edward Sheldon is wondering whether it's finally time to invest…

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

| Paul Summers

BT shares have had a tricky year so far. Our writer takes a look at the merits (and drawbacks) of…

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With the FTSE 100 back above 7,000 should I buy a tracker fund?

| Kevin Godbold

Optimism has propelled the FTSE 100 higher but, for me, it's always time to buy a tracker fund to hold…

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Are Unilever shares a good inflation hedge?

| John Choong

Inflation continues to erode consumer spending. However, could Unilever shares be a good inflation hedge given the nature of its…

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UK shares bounced higher, but is it too late to buy?

| Kevin Godbold

Here's why I really do think that yesterday's bounce could be the beginning of an enduring move higher for many…

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Hargreaves Lansdown investors are piling back into Rolls-Royce shares!

| Royston Wild

Rolls-Royce shares are back in high demand as confidence recovers across the London Stock Exchange. Is it time for me…

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5 things to watch on the FTSE 350 on Wednesday 5 Oct 2022

| The Motley Fool

The FTSE 350 regained ground on Tuesday, as US markets climbed...

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Is the falling easyJet share price bad news for investors?

| Stephen Wright

Since the start of the year, easyJet shares have fallen by over 50%. So why does our author think that…

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How I’d invest £1,000 in October for lifelong passive income

| Royston Wild

Stock investing is a great way for me to try and generate a solid passive income. Here are top shares…

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2 FTSE 100 shares to buy in the UK stock market crash

| Charlie Carman

Following the mini budget, FTSE 100 shares took a beating as the index sank below 7,000. Our writer picks two…

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A big Chinese investor just acted on the Aston Martin share price. Should I?

| Christopher Ruane

A major Chinese company clearly likes the Aston Martin share price, buying a big stake in the firm. Should our…

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Saxo’s top 5 stocks to watch this week

| Sam Robson

Market strategist Jessica Amir has included Tesco among the five stocks that she will be watching in this first week…

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3 reasons UK shares could avoid a crash in October

| Alan Oscroft

The possibility of a fresh collapse of UK shares seemed very real just a few days ago, and it could…

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Lloyds’ share price is rebounding! Time to buy in?

| Royston Wild

The Lloyds share price is recovering strongly from late September's heavy falls. But on paper it still looks like one…

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No savings? I’d start building passive income streams with these dividend stocks

| Stephen Wright

Here’s how I’d use dividend stocks to build a portfolio of investments from scratch that could boost my income starting…

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Here’s 1 growth stock you probably haven’t heard of!

| Jabran Khan

Jabran Khan delves deeper into a growth stock which could experience major growth linked to the energy sector.

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2 FTSE shares that are cheapest in their sector

| Gabriel McKeown

Gabriel McKeown identifies two FTSE shares that are the cheapest in their sector, and determines whether he should add them…

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Should I buy this boring FTSE 100 stock for growth and returns?

| Jabran Khan

Not all FTSE 100 firms offer exciting products and services. This Fool is considering adding this stock to his holdings.

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Will this investment trust maintain its 10%+ dividend?

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane looks at an investment trust with a double-digit yield and considers whether now might be the time to…

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I’m buying FTSE 100 shares to try and become a stock market millionaire!

| Royston Wild

Many FTSE 100 stocks now trade at rock-bottom prices. Here's why buying them today could boost my chance of making…

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If I’d invested £1,000 in Persimmon shares 10 years ago, I’d have this much today

| Alan Oscroft

After this year's fall, how would an investment in Persimmon shares a decade ago have fared? A lot better than…

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2 inflation-resistant stocks to buy now!

| John Choong

Inflation continues to run rampant in the UK. So here are two inflation-resistant stocks I'm looking to buy for my…

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