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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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With Lloyds shares in pennies, is now the time to pounce?

| Alan Oscroft

Lloyds shares have plunged below 50p again, and it looks like there might be more pain to come. But I'm…

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Rolls-Royce stock’s problems in 5 charts

| James J. McCombie

Debt and reliance on large engines that power long-haul flights help explain why the Rolls-Royce stock price remains grounded.

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How I’d use £10,000 to target a £760 passive income

| Roland Head

By investing in high-dividend-yield shares, Roland Head explains how he'd target a passive income that's double the FTSE 100 average.

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A second income for £5 a day? Here’s how

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer is building a second income by investing regularly in dividend shares. Here's the approach he'd take, even with…

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2 of the safest dividend shares I plan to buy

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith talks through two dividend shares with a rich history in paying out income. He's thinking of buying them…

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The Lloyds share price could end the year way up and here’s why!

| Dr. James Fox

The Lloyds share price has been pretty volatile over the past month. But I'm backing the stock to keep rising…

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Here’s the Centrica dividend forecast for 2022 and 2023

| Royston Wild

Centrica is tipped to grow dividends strongly after resurrecting its payout policy this year. Should I buy the FTSE 100…

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2 FTSE 100 stocks I’d buy for the long run!

| Charlie Keough

This Fool is on the lookout for FTSE 100 stocks that he can buy today and that might serve him…

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3 growth stocks on my buy list

| Paul Summers

As a long-term investor, Paul Summers has been busy compiling a list of growth stocks to buy in these troubled…

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3 super cheap FTSE 100 shares to buy right now?

| Alan Oscroft

There are some very low FTSE 100 P/E valuations out there at the moment. And some top stocks offer big…

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Top dividend stocks: how I’d invest for £500 income a month!

| Dr. James Fox

Dividend stocks form the core part of my portfolio. But how can I use them to deliver £500 or more…

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These 5 FTSE 100 shares pay income of over 8% a year

| Harshil Patel

Against soaring inflation, our writer considers several FTSE 100 dividend payers for his Stocks and Shares ISA that have 8%+…

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Eurasia Mining shares cost under 5p. What should I do?

| Christopher Ruane

Eurasia Mining shares have lost over 80% of their value in just 12 months. They still don't tempt our writer…

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Is this housebuilder a good income stock to buy?

| Jabran Khan

This Fool delves deeper into a housebuilder and its credentials as a potential income stock to boost his holdings.

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Why ignoring investment fads can boost your wealth

| Malcolm Wheatley

A year ago, investors couldn’t unload fossil fuel stocks fast enough. Now, they’re buying them back. The moral: beware investment…

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Down a quarter this week, are Darktrace shares a steal?

| Christopher Ruane

The Darktrace share price fell sharply this week after a potential bid for the company was aborted. Our writer still…

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Rolls-Royce shares: bargain or value trap?

| Christopher Ruane

Rolls-Royce shares have lost almost 30% of their value in the past year. Why has Christopher Ruane has been buying…

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Should I buy this dividend stock with its 7%+ yield?

| Jabran Khan

Jabran Khan takes a closer look at this potential dividend stock with its enticing yield to see if he could…

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Trading for pennies, can the Deliveroo share price recover?

| Christopher Ruane

The Deliveroo share price has crashed by nearly three quarters over the past year. Could that be an opening for…

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Two UK shares I’m buying before the market bounces back

| Jacob Ambrose Willson

If the new Prime Minister can spark the stock market back into life, here’s two UK shares Jacob Ambrose Willson…

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Is the Cineworld share price a risky but perhaps rewarding bargain?

| Christopher Ruane

With the Cineworld share price in pennies, our writer considers prospects for the firm -- and explains why he won't…

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Here’s how I’d invest in a Stocks and Shares ISA now to help pay school fees in future

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer thinks a Stocks and Shares ISA could be a good vehicle for him to generate future income. Here's…

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Here are 2 underrated passive income stocks to buy

| Yasmin Rufo

Yasmin Rufo explains the two dividend stocks she’d add to her portfolio if she wanted to get generate a sustainable…

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Here’s why I just bought more ITV shares

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer has bought additional ITV shares recently to boost his existing holding. Here he explains his investment rationale.

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Down over 30% in a year, which of these 27 FTSE 100 shares should I buy?

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith takes a look at the FTSE 100 shares that have taken a large tumble in the past year,…

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2 FTSE 100 dividend shares I’d buy to earn a second income

| Paul Summers

Our writer highlights two defensive, top-tier stocks he'd buy for passive income in these difficult economic times.

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1 FTSE 100 stock that should continue to outperform long term

| Ian Benfield

The pharmaceutical company AstraZeneca is a FTSE 100 stock that stands out amongst Footsie companies for both its consistent growth…

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3 reasons the stock market could crash in September

| Alan Oscroft

What if the stock market should fall again in September? It will just mean more cheap shares to buy. But…

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If I’d invested £1,000 in Tesco shares a year ago, here’s how much I’d have now

| Stephen Wright

Tesco shares are trading lower than they were a year ago. But why does our author think that this is…

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Ceres Power shares have halved. Time to buy?

| Christopher Ruane

A sharp decline in the value of Ceres Power is making Christopher Ruane wonder whether now could be the moment…

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With £2,500, I’d invest like Warren Buffett to try and get rich

| Stephen Wright

Stephen Wright thinks that the best way to invest like Warren Buffett is to buy Berkshire Hathaway. Here’s why our…

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If I’d invested £1k in Darktrace shares 1 year ago, here’s what I’d have now

| Roland Head

The Darktrace share price has crashed after takeover talks collapsed. Roland Head asks if the shares are a bargain buy…

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With the boohoo share price down 84%, will I shed a few tears if I don’t buy now?

| James Beard

The boohoo share price has fallen by 84% over the past 12 months, leaving its shareholders blubbing. Is this an…

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Free money for life! How I’d target £100 each month in dividend income

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer looks at the idea of investing in shares to get free money in future in the form of…

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

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith explains the performance this year of IAG shares, and outlines what he feels the rest of the year…

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Could this FTSE building stock be primed for long-term growth and returns?

| Jabran Khan

This Fool delves deeper into this FTSE 250 stock to see if it could boost his holdings through long-term growth.

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2 stock market bargains I’d buy to boost my passive income!

| Royston Wild

A weak stock market in 2022 has driven the dividend yields of many top companies higher. Here are two cheap…

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I’d invest £50 a week in a Stocks and Shares ISA to try to make a million

| Alan Oscroft

Is 2022 a good year to start investing in a Stocks and Shares ISA? Any time is surely good, but…

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Should I buy this REIT to boost my passive income with its 6%+ yield?

| Jabran Khan

Jabran Khan is looking to boost his passive income stream and takes a closer look at this real estate investment…

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Is the Jupiter dividend yield of 17% sustainable?

| Christopher Ruane

The Jupiter dividend yield is an eye-watering 17%. Shareholder Christopher Ruane considers whether that's a warning or a buying opportunity.

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