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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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Will the American consumer lead the way to economic recovery again? If so, this is the UK stock to buy

| Michael Hawkins

Given the volume of negative economic news dominating our headlines, placing faith in the American consumer via this UK stock…

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

| Paul Summers

Rolls-Royce shares continue to be popular despite performing poorly in 2022. Our writer takes a fresh look at the stock.

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Woodbois shares have halved. Should I jump in now?

| Christopher Ruane

Woodbois shares have plummeted in value in recent months. They still don't tempt our writer though. Here's why.

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How I’d invest £250 a month in FTSE 100 shares to earn a second income

| Harshil Patel

Many FTSE 100 shares pay chunky dividends. Our writer considers how to make regular investments to target income instead of…

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Best British shares to buy in September

| The Motley Fool Staff

We asked our writers to share their ‘best of British’ stocks to buy this month, including defensive plays and distributors…

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Why the collapse of Cineworld shares was predictable

| G A Chester

How Cineworld became a horror movie for shareholders.

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2 top dividend shares to buy in September

| Andrew Woods

Andrew Woods explains his best dividend shares for September, while detailing how the respective businesses are handling the broader economic…

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5 dividend stocks for September

| James J. McCombie

Here are five dividend stocks I'd consider buying on the basis of high yields, good dividend cover and historical growth.

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Time to take your shot to get rich

| Owain Bennallack

In Time’s Arrow – a mind-bending novel by Martin Amis – time runs backwards. Everything that happens proceeds from what we’d consider…

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Here’s why I’m buying more Lloyds shares as economic forecasts worsen!

| Dr. James Fox

Lloyds shares are often seen as a reflection of the health of the UK economy. But with interest rates rising,…

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Growth shares: 3 hot indicators I’m looking for

| Christopher Ruane

Hunting for growth shares that could leave their peers standing, our writer looks for this trio of characteristics as part…

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How I’d invest £20k in a Stocks and Shares ISA to target a 4-figure dividend income

| Christopher Ruane

These are the practical steps our writer would take to try and turn his Stocks and Shares ISA into an…

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Could I double my money with discounted Rolls-Royce shares?

| Dr. James Fox

Despite the firm's size, reputation and importance, Rolls-Royce shares have been very volatile in recent months. So should I buy…

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2 UK shares to buy now at massive discounts

| Christopher Ruane

These two UK companies have seen dramatic share price falls. Our writer explains why he views both as promising shares…

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If the market drops 20%, these are the FTSE 100 stocks I’ll buy

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith discusses the FTSE 100 stocks he'd buy if we see a sharp downward move in the index at…

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How I’d build passive income streams starting with £30 a week

| Christopher Ruane

Buying shares that pay dividends can be an affordable way of growing passive income streams. Christopher Ruane explains the approach…

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11.6% yield! A high-dividend FTSE share to buy now

| Andrew Woods

Andrew Woods explains why investing in this FTSE stock could be a great way for him to derive income through…

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Why Scottish Mortgage shares could help me during a market crash

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith talks through some of the reasons why he thinks Scottish Mortgage shares could do well in choppy markets.

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The best UK stocks I’d buy if the market melts down

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith outlines some of the best UK stocks he's focused on that could help to protect his overall portfolio.

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How I’m generating passive income WITHOUT dividend stocks

| Stephen Wright

Our author plans to boost his passive income by focusing on companies that return cash to shareholders by buybacks, rather…

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1 penny stock with huge potential for growth!

| Jabran Khan

This Fool delves deeper into this mining penny stock that could experience growth if its lithium mine yields positive results.

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Here’s 1 diverse REIT that could boost my passive income!

| Jabran Khan

Jabran Khan is looking to boost his passive income stream and identifies this REIT to help him do just that.

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My plan for an annual passive income of £12,000

| James J. McCombie

Here's my plan to set up a £12,000 passive income stream by investing £275 month in a Stocks and Shares…

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Why this dirt-cheap FTSE 100 stock could outperform in a recession

| Peter McMullan

This FTSE 100 energy company is as cheap as chips and should continue to take market share from its competitors…

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Forget savings! I am buying this FTSE 100 stock to triple my money

| Dylan Hood

I think this FTSE 100 airline stock could yield huge returns in the future, and hence I am looking to…

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Is this 17% yielding FTSE 250 share worth owning?

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer owns a FTSE 250 share with a mouth-watering dividend yield of 17%. But its business faces problems. Should…

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As the BP share price hits a new year high, can it keep rising?

| Christopher Ruane

The BP share price hit a new one-year high point on Tuesday morning. Christopher Ruane thinks it may continue rising…

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Here’s a top EV stock hiding in plain sight in the FTSE 100

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith writes about a top EV stock that he feels hasn't been appreciated enough for future growth potential in…

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Should I snap up BT shares at 153p?

| Dylan Hood

BT shares have been falling in 2022. However, with a low price-to-earnings ratio and a good dividend, I think it…

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If I had £1,500 to invest, here are the top FTSE shares I’d buy now

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer would happily put £500 today into each of these three FTSE 100 shares. Here, he explains his enthusiasm…

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4 top dividend shares to help me battle 18% inflation

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith runs over a few of his current favourite dividend shares that can help him fight against inflation erosion.

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Could the stock market crash in September?

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer explains why he's hopeful there won't be a stock market crash this autumn -- but is prepared in…

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Scottish Mortgage shares are down 36%: should I buy now?

| Dylan Hood

The bursting of the tech bubble has dragged Scottish Mortgage shares down drastically. This Fool assesses if now is the…

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With Rolls-Royce shares in pennies, is now the time to swoop?

| Christopher Ruane

Rolls-Royce shares have tumbled 30% in the past year alone. Our writer explains why he's been buying -- and what…

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2 top FTSE 100 shares to buy for a market correction

| Andrew Woods

Andrew Woods discusses two FTSE 100 companies he thinks could provide opportunity in a falling market.

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Here are two beaten-down growth stocks I like the look of today

| Dylan Hood

Inflation and interest rates have been wreaking havoc with markets, pushing down valuations. This Fool looks at two stocks to…

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Happy birthday, Warren Buffett! The world’s best investor’s wisest words

| Cliff D'Arcy

Warren Buffett, the Oracle of Omaha, turns 92 today. He aims to donate 99% of his $100bn fortune to charity.…

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I think easyJet shares are about to surge! Here’s why

| Dylan Hood

easyJet released some encouraging results as airline footfall keeps climbing. I think now could be a great time to buy…

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Ocado shares dumped 19% last week. Time to buy?

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith reviews the latest slump in Ocado shares and tries to understand if it's finally approaching a bottom.

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Why I’m ignoring a Cash ISA and investing in growth stocks instead

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith explains several key reasons why he wants to stick to growth stocks over alternatives to help generate real…

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