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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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Up over 50% in a year, these top UK stocks could keep going!

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith eyes up some attractive top UK stocks that have rallied hard over the past year but could have…

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Investing lessons from the Glacier Express

| G A Chester

How the stock market can help you reach your desired financial destination through investing.

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Down 38%, Scottish Mortgage shares are in bargain territory!

| Dr. James Fox

Scottish Mortgage shares have collapsed over the past year, and there are several reasons for this. But right now, the…

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A second income from a spare £3 a day? I like this plan!

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer thinks some loose pocket change could be converted to a second income through regular saving and investment. Here…

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3 simple stock to buy with £1,000 right now

| Dr. James Fox

We're going through some testing economic times right now. And that's why I'm looking at three simple stocks to buy…

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If I’d invested £5,000 in easyJet shares at the start of 2022, here’s how much I’d have now

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

easyJet shares were tipped to make a big recovery in 2022 as travel bounced back. However, the airline stock has…

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My stock of the week: Hochschild Mining

| Andrew Woods

Andrew Woods explains why a strong earnings record and mining expansion makes this precious metals firm his stock of the…

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Is it time to buy cheap Rolls-Royce shares?

| Charlie Keough

After plummeting in recent times, this Fool thinks Rolls-Royce shares look cheap. Here, he weighs up whether it's time to…

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2 simple dividend stocks to fight back against raging inflation!

| Dr. James Fox

Dividend stocks form the core part of my portfolio, and right now I want as much income as possible. So…

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A dirt-cheap ‘almost’ penny stock I’d buy for the renewable energy revolution

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

I think this little-known penny stock is set to surge as the renewable energy industry continues to evolve over the…

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How I’d invest £500 a month to build a passive income that beats the State Pension!

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Investing in UK shares for the long term could build a substantial nest egg that generates a passive income much…

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Forget saving cash! I’d buy UK shares now in a Stocks and Shares ISA

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Investing within a Stocks and Shares ISA while the UK stock market is in a downturn could produce higher returns…

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2 no-brainer UK shares to buy now with just £100

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

With the stock market being very volatile, plenty of UK shares are trading at dirt-cheap prices. But are these the…

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A stock market rally is nearing! How I’d find the best UK shares to buy today

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Inflation is dropping, yet shares continue to fall. Is this the last chance to buy high-quality shares before the stock…

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With £10,000, I’d buy these 10 FTSE 100 shares and hold for 10 years

| Alan Oscroft

Is this a great time to start investing in FTSE 100 shares? I say it is, especially for investors looking…

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Forget buy-to-let, I’d buy real estate investment trusts

| Alan Oscroft

Which is better, buy-to-let or a real estate investment trust? I like both, and they both have their advantages and…

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Here’s why I am buying this automotive penny stock for growth and returns!

| Jabran Khan

Jabran Khan explains why he is planning on buying this penny stock for his holdings despite current headwinds that have…

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UK shares: should I buy this beaten-down retailer for long-term growth?

| Jabran Khan

Many UK shares have fallen due to macroeconomic headwinds. Could a long-term recovery be on the cards for this beleaguered…

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1 cheap FTSE 250 growth stock I just can’t stop buying!

| Ben McPoland

This FTSE 250 stock has a chance of breaking into the FTSE 100 before too long. Here's why I'm adding…

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How to aim to become a millionaire by investing £250 a week in FTSE shares

| James Yianni

Einstein once said that compound interest is the eighth wonder of the world. I’m looking at how investing in FTSE…

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Banking stocks battle: should I buy Barclays or Lloyds shares?

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith looks at two top banking stocks that he's thinking of buying for both income and growth potential at…

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Should I buy Rolls-Royce shares for pennies hoping to sell them for pounds?

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer owns Rolls-Royce shares. He explains why he thinks their price could increase -- and why his plan is…

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

| Roland Head

AstraZeneca has been a top-performing FTSE 100 share in recent years. Roland Head wonders if this FTSE 100 pharma firm…

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3 reasons we could avoid a UK stock market crash

| Alan Oscroft

It's seemed like we might be heading for another stock market crash for months now. Here's why I think it's…

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If I’d invested £1,000 in boohoo shares 5 years ago, here’s how much I’d have now!

| Charlie Carman

boohoo shares were a poor investment over the past five years, but will the next five prove more promising for…

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How I’d invest £10,000 in UK dividend shares to earn a second income

| Harshil Patel

Juicy FTSE 100 dividends! Our writer considers which high-yielding-but-reliable dividend shares he’d add to his portfolio.

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How I’d invest £20,000 in a Stocks and Shares ISA to generate extra income for life

| Christopher Ruane

How would our writer try to boost his income by investing in a Stocks and Shares ISA? He'd start by…

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5 things to watch on the FTSE 350 on Friday

| The Motley Fool

The FTSE 350 is steadying, as we approach the end of the week...

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Is the Rolls-Royce share price a bargain?

| Stephen Wright

Is the Rolls-Royce share price a bargain? The company is profitable again, but its debt might be too much for…

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If I’d invested £1,000 in easyJet shares 5 years ago, here’s how much I’d have now

| Stephen Wright

Investing in easyJet shares five years ago wouldn’t have worked out well so far. But our author wonders whether the…

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

| Jabran Khan

This Fool takes a closer look at a prominent FTSE 100 stock that has seen its shares come under pressure.…

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BT shares look cheap and I’m finally ready to buy them

| Harvey Jones

I have been putting off buying BT shares for ages but today's low valuation and improving prospects means it's soon…

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2 stocks I own to boost my passive income with dividends!

| Jabran Khan

This Fool notes two current UK shares he owns for the purpose of boosting his passive income stream through dividend…

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Hurry, we’ve only 6 months left to use our 2022 Stocks & Shares ISA allowance!

| Alan Oscroft

Every year, thousands of investors forget about their Stocks and Shares ISA until the last minute. I say it's never…

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I’d invest £1,000 in these cheap UK shares this September

| Yasmin Rufo

Volatile market movements have presented a host of cheap UK shares. These are the stocks I’d add to my portfolio…

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Why has the Ocado share price crashed? And is it a buy now?

| Alan Oscroft

The Ocado share price has fallen to a fraction of its all-time high. Does that mean investors have a fresh…

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My 6-step guide to making passive income during a bear market

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith explains his plan for making passive income from dividend stocks even if the UK market nosedives in the…

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2 hot growth stocks I’m buying during the market dip

| Andrew Woods

Andrew Woods explains why he's snapping up these two growth stocks amid strong earnings and solid balance sheets.

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2 FTSE 250 shares I’d buy now to ride a long-term trend

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer thinks a long-term trend could boost one sector. That is why he would happily own two FTSE 250…

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With a spare £500, I’m buying these 2 top dividend shares

| Andrew Woods

Andrew Woods explains why these two dividend shares and their potential income streams could be a good way for him…

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