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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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Are BT shares a thing of the past – or the future?

| Christopher Ruane

BT shares have been losing value lately. Christopher Ruane considers whether that makes them a possible candidate for his shares…

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3 UK stocks to consider for a recession

| James J. McCombie

High-quality UK stocks from defensive sectors might hold up better than others in a recession. Here are three I like.

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What I think a UK recession means for Rolls-Royce shares

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith writes about why he thinks Rolls-Royce shares are unlikely to underperform during the looming recession in the UK.

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After its latest results, where does NIO stock go next?

| Charlie Keough

NIO stock has failed to excite since its monumental 2020 rise. Here, this Fool weighs up if its a buy…

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Should I buy Shopify shares after they fell almost 80%?

| Christopher Ruane

Shopify shares have lost nearly four fifths of their value in just 12 months. Should our writer add them to…

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With the BP share price at 445p, should I fill up on these shares now?

| James Beard

BP shares are currently trading at around 445p, having risen by 33% since the start of 2022. Is the BP…

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I’m buying these 2 top income stocks to target long-term riches!

| Andrew Woods

Andrew Woods explains why he's looking to these two income stocks and their dividends to create an income stream over…

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I’m drip-feeding £200 a month into these 2 juicy growth shares

| Andrew Woods

Andrew Woods assesses the prospects of two interesting growth shares and formulates a long-term plan to manage his investment risk.

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Why I’d buy abrdn shares to help me retire early

| Alan Oscroft

Abrdn shares have fallen this year as investors keep away. But with dividend yields up above 9%, this could well…

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3 reasons to own Scottish Mortgage shares

| Christopher Ruane

Scottish Mortgage shares are a lot cheaper than a year ago. Christopher Ruane considers the appeal of adding them to…

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As Woodbois shares return to April lows, is now the time to swoop?

| Christopher Ruane

Woodbois shares are now trading where they were in April, before a big price jump. Is our writer tempted to…

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Will the Lloyds dividend ever get back to where it was?

| Christopher Ruane

The interim Lloyds dividend this year saw a big increase. What might that mean for the long term -- and…

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The UK’s ‘most popular stock’ is down 50% in a year. I still wouldn’t buy it

| Harvey Jones

This UK stock apparently triggers more internet searches than any other. But I'm struggling to see its appeal, despite a…

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Should I snap up Cineworld shares at under 5p?

| Roland Head

The Cineworld share price crash has triggered a surge in trading volumes, but this business is fighting bankruptcy. Roland Head…

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If I had a spare £500 to invest, I’d buy these 3 FTSE 100 shares

| Yasmin Rufo

Yasmin Rufo offers her thoughts on three FTSE 100 companies that she’d invest in right now that should provide long-term…

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No savings at 40? I’ve bought stocks like Warren Buffett to aim for a million

| Royston Wild

Warren Buffett has made billions by investing differently. Here is how his strategies could help investors make a million.

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Retire early with an extra £10,000 each year? Here’s how

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer thinks that by waiting to buy great shares when their prices are low, he can retire early. Here…

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Could this marketing firm be the perfect growth stock?

| Jabran Khan

This Fool delves deeper into a potential growth stock that specialises in marketing and customer engagement.

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What’s going on with the easyJet share price?

| Christopher Ruane

The easyJet share price has been encountering severe turbulence. Should our writer invest now and prepare for takeoff?

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2 strong buy stocks for September

| Stephen Wright

With a recession on the horizon, I’m focusing on high-quality investments. That’s why my two strong buy stocks for September…

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This penny stock is up 10% after releasing interim results! Should I buy shares?

| Jabran Khan

Jabran Khan takes a closer look at a penny stock that saw its shares jump after releasing positive interim results.

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Savings rates are rising but forget cash – I’m still buying FTSE 100 shares

| Harvey Jones

I'm pleased to see that savers are finally getting a decent return from cash, but I'm still investing my retirement…

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9% dividend yield! Should I buy Barratt shares today?

| Roland Head

The Barratt Developments share price is down by 45% so far this year. Roland Head thinks this FTSE 100 housebuilder…

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Rolls-Royce shares have fallen 75% in five years. I’d buy them today with one proviso

| Harvey Jones

Everybody loves a bargain but just because Rolls-Royce shares have fallen a long way does not automatically make them a…

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Why I bought Persimmon shares to help me retire early

| Alan Oscroft

Will Persimmon shares boost my retirement income? If I needed to sell them this year to provide cash, no. But…

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How to double my dividend income

| Christopher Ruane

Like many investors, our writer appreciates the dividend income potential of owning shares. Here's how he'd try to boost it.

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With a spare £500, I’d buy these two growth shares that have cratered 84%!

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane explains why he'd be happy to invest a few hundred pounds in each of these two beaten-down growth…

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How I’d use £3 a day to earn lifelong passive income

| Christopher Ruane

With a few pounds each day to spare, this is the passive income plan our writer would consider using to…

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Here’s my plan for building lifelong passive income!

| Charlie Keough

This Fool is looking to create a stream of passive income that can serve him for the future. Here's how…

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Can the Purplebricks share price recover from a big plunge?

| Hamish Cassidy

This UK real estate agent has seen a tough year so far. With the Purplebricks share price continuing to fall,…

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Forget savings accounts! I’m investing in these 2 hot UK shares instead

| Andrew Woods

Andrew Woods looks beyond savings accounts and investigates the possibility of adding two top UK shares to his long-term portfolio.

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3 FTSE 100 shares I’d buy to beat inflation

| Charlie Carman

Our writer picks a trio of FTSE 100 shares he'd buy to protect his portfolio from runaway inflation - currently…

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I’m investing £200 a month into these 2 top dividend shares

| Andrew Woods

Andrew Woods explains why he's decided to start a monthly investment in these two dividend shares to potentially derive a…

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5 of the best shares to buy for the next bull market

| Harshil Patel

In preparation for better times ahead, our writer considers several FTSE 100 shares to buy for his long-term portfolio.

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One stock market sector I am avoiding right now

| Anton Balint

Consumer discretionary is one stock market sector investors need to pay careful attention to during difficult economic times.

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I’d buy cheap UK shares with £500 a month to target a £250,000 nest egg

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer reckons investing regularly in carefully chosen, cheap UK shares could help him build his wealth, over time. Here's…

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4 reasons why Lloyds shares could hit 50p by December

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith explains several points that could allow Lloyds shares to move higher by the end of the year, while…

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How I’d invest £150 a month in FTSE 250 shares to target a second income

| Harshil Patel

FTSE 250 shares include many high-yielding dividend stocks. Our writer considers his best options for reliable passive income.

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After doubling in 2 weeks, are Cineworld shares now a buy?

| Alan Oscroft

Cineworld shares have taken an unexpected upturn this week, after investors had been fearing the worst. Is it time to…

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How can I aim to become a millionaire? Property or the FTSE 100?

| James Beard

With a view to planning for his retirement, James Beard considers whether investing in property or the FTSE 100 is…

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