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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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How I’m targeting lifelong passive income with these top UK shares

| Hamish Cassidy

Building a second cash stream is top priority for many investors. These are the UK shares I'm looking at for…

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Should I buy BAE Systems shares today?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

BAE Systems shares have risen around 40% over the last year. Edward Sheldon looks at whether they're worth buying today.

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How I’d use £3 a day to set up lifelong passive income streams

| Christopher Ruane

Can a few pounds a day really be enough to set up ongoing passive income streams? Our writer thinks so…

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Hargreaves Lansdown investors are buying BT shares

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

After a big fall, BT shares are being snapped up by value hunters. Edward Sheldon looks at whether he should…

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If I’d invested £1,000 in Scottish Mortgage shares 5 years ago, I’d have this much now

| Andrew Woods

Andrew Woods looks at the five-year performance of Scottish Mortgage shares, wondering whether they now present an exciting buying opportunity.

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Stuck for ideas? Here’s how I’d invest £1,000 in my Stocks & Shares ISA

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith discusses the current go-to areas and specific companies he's thinking of adding to his Stocks and Shares ISA.

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7.2% dividend yield! Here’s the HSBC dividend forecast through to 2023

| Royston Wild

HSBC's share price looks dirt-cheap right now. I particularly like the bank's huge dividend yields. But how far can I…

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5 things to watch on the FTSE 350 on Wednesday

| The Motley Fool

The FTSE 350 is slipping, as eyes are focused on interest rates...

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Is now FINALLY the time to buy Rolls-Royce shares?

| Royston Wild

The Rolls-Royce share price continues to struggle for momentum as market jitters persist. But could the engineer's shares be on…

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Could this storage business be a great growth stock to buy?

| Jabran Khan

Jabran Khan takes a closer look at this FTSE 250 growth stock specialising in warehousing and storage solutions.

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What would it take for Lloyds shares to climb in value?

| Alan Oscroft

Lloyds shares are edging back towards 50p again. What would it take for them to break through it and carry…

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Should I invest in renewable energy stocks?

| James J. McCombie

I'd rather invest in a growing industry. The renewables energy industry is growing, so I'd like to invest in renewable…

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How much should I invest in FTSE 100 shares to target monthly income of £300?

| Christopher Ruane

If our writer wants to earn a few hundred pounds every month in passive income from dividends, how much should…

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The boohoo share price is in pennies. Is it a steal?

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer has been shopping in the bargain basement for his portfolio. The boohoo share price has collapsed -- and…

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Here’s why this 5.2% yielding stock is ideal to boost my passive income!

| Jabran Khan

Wanting to boost his passive income stream, this Fool takes a closer look at this real estate investment trust.

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

| Roland Head

Abrdn shares have been a dire investment in 2022. Do rumours of a £500m shareholder return change the picture? Roland…

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With £10,000, I’d buy these 10 penny shares and hold for 10 years

| Alan Oscroft

Are there 10 penny shares out that that I'd consider buying with £10,000 today? Yes, there are, and it's a…

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With £10,000, I’d buy these 10 FTSE 250 shares and hold for 10 years

| Alan Oscroft

With the FTSE 250 falling back again, I think this is a great time for investors to get started buying…

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A high-dividend FTSE 100 REIT I’m avoiding like the plague!

| Royston Wild

This FTSE 100 property stock offers dividend yields well above the index average. But I believe the risks facing this…

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Retire early thanks to a stock market crash? Here’s how

| Christopher Ruane

A stock market crash can actually help boost investment returns, depending on how one responds. Our writer explains why he…

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2 growth shares to buy now at big discounts

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer identifies a couple of growth shares to buy now for his portfolio that are trading at a notably…

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2 dirt-cheap high-dividend shares I’d buy to hold for 10 years

| Royston Wild

I think these high-dividend shares could be a great way to boost my passive income over the next decade. Here's…

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Down 40%, should I nibble on the Scottish Mortgage share price?

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane is eyeing the Scottish Mortgage share price that's down substantially in 12 months. Does this offer an opportunity…

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2 no-brainer value stocks I think I’ll buy for Q4

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith reveals two value stocks that he's thinking of buying to boost his portfolio performance as we go into…

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One FTSE 100 stock with the potential to explode

| Muhammad Cheema

This FTSE 100 stock has seen its shares plunge recently, but is this justified? Let’s take a deeper look to…

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I’d forget buy-to-let and buy these 5 REITs for passive income!

| Royston Wild

Here's a handful of REITs I'd buy to make passive income over the long term. They'd give me exposure to…

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Am I stupid for thinking Aston Martin shares might be good value?

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith explains why he acknowledges the spiral lower in Aston Martin shares but sees some reasons to be optimistic.

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Could the Wizz Air share price take off in 2023?

| Dan Coates

The Wizz Air share price is down over 60% from its peak. Does the company’s aggressive cash flow management make…

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How to buy £1 for 85p

| Owain Bennallack

Investment trusts may trade at a discount for many reasons – often at once – but it’s mostly centred on…

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Director dealing: abrdn, Vistry Group, Alpha FX

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Edward Sheldon has been looking at director dealing across the UK stock market. Here's some notable buying activity.

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Should I buy Next shares while they’re below £65?

| Kevin Godbold

Next shares remain below their highs, but there's a decent shareholder dividend and potential for upside surprises.

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Here’s the National Grid dividend forecast through to 2025

| Roland Head

The National Grid dividend hasn't been cut in 26 years. Roland Head looks at the latest forecasts and asks if…

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9.7% dividend yield! Hargreaves Lansdown investors are piling into Glencore shares

| Royston Wild

FTSE 100 mining stock Glencore continues to report impressive demand for its shares. So should I buy this momentum stock…

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5 things to watch on the FTSE 350 on Tuesday

| The Motley Fool

Where will the FTSE 350 go this week, as we await an interest rate update?

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Should I buy Barclays shares while they’re below 200p?

| Kevin Godbold

I reckon Barclays shares look set to continue their recovery and City analysts predict solid dividend rises ahead.

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Hargreaves Lansdown investors are piling into Lloyds shares! Should I join in?

| Royston Wild

Demand for Lloyds Bank's shares has rocketed since the beginning of the month. Is now the time to buy the…

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With no savings at 30, I’d use Warren Buffett’s 5 tips to build wealth

| Kevin Godbold

If I'd learnt about these five Warren Buffett tips at the age of 30, I'd likely be a lot richer…

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2 battered FTSE 100 stocks that could explode when the market recovers!

| Dr. James Fox

The UK index is pretty volatile right now, but that's only half the story. Today, I'm looking at two depressed…

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2 UK shares with an average dividend yield of 12.5%! Should I buy?

| Dr. James Fox

These two UK shares are offering huge dividend yields, but are they right for my portfolio? Let's take a closer…

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3 passive income stocks trading at knockdown prices!

| Dr. James Fox

Passive income is a core objective of my investment strategy. But with areas of the market down, I'm looking at…

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