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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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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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2 FTSE 250 stock market bargains! Should I buy them in October?

| Royston Wild

The FTSE 250's recent fall leaves a lot of UK shares here looking too cheap to miss. Here are two…

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3 FTSE 100 stocks prospering from the plunging pound

| Paul Summers

Sterling has been hit hard and many FTSE 100 stocks have fallen in price. But Paul Summers thinks there may…

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The S&P 500 just hit levels not seen since 2020. Should I buy across the pond?

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith flags up the sharp fall in the S&P 500 and explains why he's keen to get some exposure…

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I’m buying these FTSE shares for a huge dividend return straight away!

| Jacob Ambrose Willson

Homebuilder Persimmon offers a huge dividend to investors. Jacob Ambrose Willson is taking advantage by buying up these FTSE shares.

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The Cineworld share price is steady after interim results

| Alan Oscroft

There's been little movement in the Cineworld share price as an improved first half was overshadowed by bankruptcy proceedings.

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Down 50%! Two growth shares I’d buy in October

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer identifies a pair of UK growth shares that have seen their prices halve in the past 12 months…

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Volatility alert! 3 ways I can still make money with the FTSE 100

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith explains how short-term volatility in the FTSE 100 isn't great, but that he can still find ways of…

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Is now a good time to invest in dividend shares?

| Kevin Godbold

Dividend shares can underpin an effective long-term investment strategy and here's why I think today is a good time to…

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Here’s why it’s finally time for me to consider buying Tesco shares

| Kevin Godbold

After a long wait, Tesco shares look attractive to me now because of one overriding reason and I'd consider buying…

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Should I buy Woodbois shares this October?

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer has been looking at the investment case for Woodbois shares -- but isn't ready to add them to…

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What’s going on with the Rolls-Royce share price?

| Christopher Ruane

The Rolls-Royce share price is down by over half in the past year. Christopher Ruane considers why this might be…

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3 cheap income shares to buy in October?

| Alan Oscroft

Heading into October, falling prices are making a lot of income shares look increasingly attractive. Here are three with news…

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How I’d invest a Stocks and Shares ISA today to target £2,000 in annual dividend income

| Christopher Ruane

Ill winds in the stock market could present an opportunity for our writer's Stocks and Shares ISA. Here's his plan…

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5 things to watch on the FTSE 350 on Friday 30 Sep 2022

| The Motley Fool

The FTSE 350 fell 2% on Thursday 29 September...

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What next for FTSE stocks after the mini-budget?

| G A Chester

These were the big FTSE winners and losers on mini-budget day. What should investors do now?

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8% dividend yield! Here’s the Vodafone dividend forecast through to 2024

| Royston Wild

Vodafone's share price dive this year has sent the dividend yield through the roof. Should I add the popular FTSE…

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With FTSE 100 shares on sale, I’m buying

| Christopher Ruane

Many FTSE 100 shares have tumbled in price -- but are the businesses less promising than before? Our writer is…

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Buy-to-let is in trouble so I’ll generate passive income from shares instead

| Harvey Jones

Buy-to-let is in for a torrid time as interest rates rise and mortgages are pulled. I'll generate a passive income…

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UK shares: is this consumer goods stock a no-brainer buy?

| Jabran Khan

Jabran Khan is hunting for the best UK shares and takes a closer look at this consumer goods hygiene company…

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Does the Admiral share price crash make it a no-brainer buy now?

| Alan Oscroft

The Admiral share price has fallen as part of an insurance sell-off. But when a sector is down, that can…

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The falling Direct Line share price has made it even more attractive!

| Jabran Khan

As the Direct Line share price continues to fall, this Fool explains why it is even more of an attractive…

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How much would I need to invest to live off dividend shares?

| Christopher Ruane

Could investing in dividend shares enable our writer to cover his living costs, either now or upon retirement? He thinks…

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

| Alan Oscroft

Rolls-Royce shares have fallen to under 70p. But what might happen in 10 years, once we get past the current…

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5 FTSE 100 stocks I’d still buy

| James J. McCombie

There are FTSE 100 companies that make sense for me now, given the weak pound and UK economic environment, and…

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The Next share price just fell 10%. Is it a no-brainer buy now?

| Alan Oscroft

The Next share price has fallen 40% over the past 12 months. First-half profits are up, but the second-half outlook…

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Could the Tesco share price defy a recession?

| Christopher Ruane

The Tesco share price has fallen over a fifth in 12 months. Christopher Ruane explains why a recession might hurt…

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Could the Deliveroo share price fall beneath 50p?

| Christopher Ruane

Having lost over 70% in one year, will the Deliveroo share price fall further? Christopher Ruane explains why he thinks…

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Why I’d add these 3 shares to my Stocks and Shares ISA

| Gabriel McKeown

Gabriel McKeown outlines the three shares he would add to his Stocks and Shares ISA as part of a long-term…

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Here’s how much passive income £5,000 could get me next year

| James Beard

James Beard considers how much passive income could be generated next year, from investing £5,000 in some of the UK’s…

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3 FTSE 100 shares that could have a nightmare October

| Paul Summers

Things might be about to get even worse for some FTSE 100 shares. Our writer casts his eye over three…

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Would investing £100 in Lloyds shares in January have earned me money yet?

| Christopher Ruane

If our writer had bought Lloyds shares at the start of the year, he'd now have a paper loss. He…

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2 stock market bargains to buy on the FTSE 100!

| Royston Wild

The London Stock Exchange is awash with bargains following recent volatility. Here are two from the Footsie index I'd buy…

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This dirt-cheap income stock yields a staggering 18%. I’m going to buy it!

| Harvey Jones

This FTSE 100 income stock offers a staggering yield at such a bargain price that I'm willing to take a…

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5 things to watch on the FTSE 350 on Thursday

| The Motley Fool

We've had wild swings on the FTSE 350...

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I reckon this week’s dip is a great time to buy UK passive income stocks

| Harvey Jones

Today's volatile markets are handing me a great opportunity to expand my portfolio of passive income stocks at reduced valuations.

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My top FTSE 250 stocks to buy for October and beyond

| Kevin Godbold

I think there's a lot of value in the FTSE 250 of mid-cap shares right now and here are some…

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I’m buying this penny stock in October for long-term growth and returns!

| Jabran Khan

Despite the current economic volatility, this Fool explains why he is buying shares in this penny stock.

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Does a weak pound mean I should sell my UK shares?

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer is not too concerned about the impact a declining pound might have on the UK shares he owns.…

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Can the Woodbois share price grow?

| James J. McCombie

The Woodbois share price soared then slumped. Now it rises again, but can it continue on the back of rising…

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I reckon today’s crisis is a great time to buy Lloyds shares

| Harvey Jones

Today's "dysfunctional" stock markets are hitting good companies through no fault of their own. I'm taking this opportunity to buy…

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