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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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Should I buy into the fossil fuel stocks hype?

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith considers the strong performance of fossil fuel stocks in 2022 so far, but is cautious when looking ahead.

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Can dirt-cheap Rolls-Royce shares help me build generational wealth?

| Ben McPoland

Rolls-Royce shares are trading for pennies. Could scooping them up at these low levels help me create generational wealth?

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At 46p, is the Lloyds share price a bargain not to be missed?

| Andrew Woods

Referring to P/E ratios and rising interest rates, Andrew Woods explains why he thinks the Lloyds share price may be…

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Will the stock market be open on the Queen’s State Funeral bank holiday?

| Sam Robson

For those investors who are wondering about the status of the stock market on 19 September, we're here to help…

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Can carbon credits send the Woodbois share price soaring?

| Alan Oscroft

The Woodbois share price has soared, crashed, and is starting to climb again. What's it all about, and where are…

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5 things to watch on the FTSE 350 on Tuesday

| The Motley Fool

The FTSE 350 has made a positive start to the week...

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Trying to protect capital amid high inflation? I’m using these 2 simple moves

| Christopher Ruane

Aiming to protect capital while the real value of money is shrinking, our writer explains why he is employing these…

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Is this the best time to buy FTSE 250 shares ever?

| Alan Oscroft

The FTSE 250 has been more volatile than the FTSE 100, but with better growth prospects. Here's why I'm looking…

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This is what my Stocks & Shares Isa starter portfolio would look like

| Harvey Jones

If I was a newbie investor starting from the beginning I would buy the following five FTSE 100 stocks to…

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3 unmissable income shares to buy in September?

| Alan Oscroft

Share prices are down, and dividend yields are rising. Has there ever been a better time to invest in long-term…

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Should I buy this cheap investment trust for its 9% dividend yield?

| Christopher Ruane

With a dividend yield close to double digits, this investment trust has caught our writer's eye as a possible addition…

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Is a stock market crash good or bad for new investors?

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer would not be worried by the prospect of a stock market crash as a novice investor. Handled the…

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1 under-the-radar growth stock to buy in September

| James J. McCombie

YouGov is a bonafide growth stock that I think is escaping investors' attentions and thus can be bought at a…

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I’d buy this top FTSE stock to generate a passive income for life

| Harvey Jones

The best FTSE stocks combine a rising share price and passive income from regular, sustained dividends. This company offers both…

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Extra income for life with £5 a day? Here’s how!

| Christopher Ruane

Is £5 a day really enough to lay the foundations of an extra income? Our writer thinks so. Here he…

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Could I double my money with Rolls-Royce shares?

| Alan Oscroft

A good few investors have suffered as their Rolls-Royce shares crashed in value. What's the chance of seeing the reverse…

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3 passive income ideas for £100 a month

| Kevin Godbold

Here's how I'd invest £100 each month to earn wealth-generating passive income from three diverse high-income shares.

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How I’d use £5,000 a year to invest for retirement

| Christopher Ruane

How would our writer invest for retirement? Here he lays out a trio of sound principles that shape his investing…

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The Fevertree share price is down 70% this year. Has the fizz run out?

| Henry Adefope, MCSI

I am on the hunt for low-priced gems. Though the Fevertree share price looks cheap, I believe its growth story…

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Buy-to-let faces new tax attacks! That’s why I’d invest in FTSE 100 shares instead

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

The outlook for FTSE 100 shares is improving while landlords face the pressure of new taxes. Is the stock market…

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With £1k, here’s how I’d copy Warren Buffett to try and double my money

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith outlines a few points he's observed from Warren Buffett that should be able to help him boost his…

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I’d buy dividend stocks to bag some bargains before the next stock market rally

| Harvey Jones

Dividend stocks are trading at incredibly low valuations and I'd be missing a trick if I didn't take advantage of…

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Why I’d buy gold stocks for a looming recession

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith outlines the reasons why he thinks gold stocks could be a smart buy at the moment, as well…

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Should investors trust in Truss?

| Owain Bennallack

What would we press new Prime Minister Liz Truss to get on with?

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Forget gold! I’d buy dirt-cheap shares before it’s too late

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Investing in dirt-cheap shares before the next stock market recovery will produce higher long-term returns than gold, in my view.

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2 FTSE 100 stocks I’ll never buy, even with free money

| Paul Summers

Despite tumbling in value, you couldn't pay our writer to snap up these FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) stocks.

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8%+ dividend yields! 2 high-dividend shares I’d buy for passive income

| Royston Wild

Investing in dividend shares can be a great way to generate a substantial second income. Here are two UK income…

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2 cheap FTSE 100 dividend stocks I’d buy to hold for 10 years!

| Royston Wild

I'm searching for ways to boost my long-term passive income. And I think these low-cost FTSE 100 shares could be…

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5 things to watch on the FTSE 350 on Monday

| The Motley Fool

The FTSE 350 looks set for an uncertain start to the week...

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15.6% dividend yield! Is this FTSE 100 stock too good to be true?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

A double-digit dividend yield is often a warning to stay away. But can this homebuilder actually maintain its enormous payout?

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With no savings, I’d follow the Warren Buffett approach to getting rich

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane considers a trio of lessons from the career of investor Warren Buffett that he thinks can help increase…

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3 REITs I’d buy to generate a second income from property

| Roland Head

REITs provide an affordable way to invest in commercial property, says Roland Head. He reveals his three top UK real…

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A 9.3% dividend yield from a FTSE 100 stalwart! Should I buy?

| Dr. James Fox

This FTSE 100 stalwart has demonstrated plenty of volatility in recent weeks. But I think the dividend big-hitter is a…

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2 high-dividend stocks to buy for £23,168 of passive income

| Royston Wild

Buying dividend stocks can be a great way to make a lifetime of robust passive income. Here are several shares…

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3 steps to passive income for just £40 a week!

| Dr. James Fox

For me, passive income is the Holy Grail of investing. I want to maximise my income and it's even better…

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Forget saving. I’m buying Rolls-Royce shares to build wealth!

| Dr. James Fox

Rolls-Royce shares have continued downwards in recent months despite several positive indicators for the business. Here's why I'm buying.

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If I’d invested £10k in my Stocks and Shares ISA 10 years ago, here’s how much I’d have now!

| Harshil Patel

As a Stocks and Shares ISA investor, our writer looks at stock market gains achieved by FTSE 100, FTSE 250…

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I’d rush to buy Lloyds shares while they’re still under 50p!

| Charlie Keough

With a strong dividend yield and low valuation, this Fool explains why he'd buy Lloyds shares their current price.

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2 dividend stocks I’d buy as AIM payouts surge!

| Royston Wild

The Alternative Investment Market (AIM) is packed with top-class dividend stocks to buy. Here are two I think could deliver…

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2 growth stocks that could be big winners in the next decade and beyond!

| Dr. James Fox

I think these two growth stocks could be solid additions to my portfolio over the next decade and even further…

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