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Recently released: December’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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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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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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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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