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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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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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Should I buy Lloyds shares before the recession – or afterwards?

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer weighs some pros and cons of buying Lloyds shares for his portfolio before an economic slowdown, versus waiting…

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Retire early! I’d make every day a holiday by spending £180 a month on dividend shares

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer reckons it's possible to retire early by investing less than a couple of hundred pounds each month in…

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Should I buy this turnaround AIM stock?

| James J. McCombie

AIM stock Renold is in the midst of a turnaround that is lifting its share price. Can it continue to…

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A lifelong second income for £10 a week? Here’s how

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer is building a second income by investing spare money in dividend shares. Here, he explains the approach in…

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2 dividend stocks I’m buying in September to build long-term wealth

| Stephen Wright

Our author plans to buy dividend stocks and reinvest the cash they generate to build wealth over time. Here are…

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Forget gold! I’d buy UK shares now before the next stock market rally

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

The price is gold on the rise. But is investing in British shares the smarter move for the coming stock…

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I’d fight 18% inflation with these 2 chunky income shares

| Paul Summers

As prices look set to keep rising, our writer picks out two income shares he'd buy to ease the pain.

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Could this be the best stock to buy for big autumn gains?

| Dr. James Fox

This FTSE 100 firm could be among the best stocks to buy now for big gains over the next few…

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2 discounted FTSE stocks I’m buying for juicy, lifelong passive income!

| Dr. James Fox

Generating passive income is the core goal of my investment strategy. I might not need it now, but I'll want…

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When is the best time to start buying shares?

| Christopher Ruane

If our writer was planning to start buying shares, could now be a good time to do it? Here, he…

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Fundsmith isn’t performing. Should I be worried?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Fundsmith returned -11.8% for the first seven months of 2022. Here, Edward Sheldon looks at what's going on with the…

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3 dividend stocks that could climb in September

| Alan Oscroft

A number of UK dividend stocks have seen their prices falling in 2022. I'm wondering if the events of September…

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No savings at 30? I’d use Warren Buffett’s 4 key techniques to build wealth

| Christopher Ruane

If our writer wanted to begin investing in his thirties without money saved up already, he would apply these investing…

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How I’d invest £150 a month in FTSE shares to make an £10,000 passive income for life

| Harshil Patel

Our writer considers how he’d turn a modest monthly saving into a passive income for life by investing in a…

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These battered UK shares could explode when the stock market recovers

| Paul Summers

Many quality UK shares are in the doldrums. And that's when it's time for him to accumulate, says Paul Summers.

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Here’s why I’ve just bought these FTSE 250 shares

| Roland Head

These FTSE 250 shares are offering excellent long-term buying opportunities, says Roland Head.

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2 high-dividend stocks I’ve bought for passive income!

| Royston Wild

The London Stock Exchange is packed with top dividend stocks with strong yields. And I'm thinking of building my stake…

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2 FTSE 100 stocks I’m buying for their defensive qualities and global portfolios!

| Dr. James Fox

Amid recession forecasts around the world, I'm looking at FTSE 100 stocks with defensive qualities to help my portfolio grow.

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3 ways I’d imitate Warren Buffett during a stock market crash

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith explains the strategy points he can take away for uncertain times from looking at how Warren Buffett invests.

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Don’t ‘save’ for retirement! I’d buy UK value stocks for lifelong passive income

| Royston Wild

Savings rates still lag what I can expect to make with UK shares by a huge distance. Here's how I'm…

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Why I’ve bought FTSE 100 stocks to target £18,211 passive income for life!

| Royston Wild

Investing in FTSE 100 stocks can be the key to unlocking tremendous long-term wealth. Here's how I'm planning to build…

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My top shares to buy for autumn gains in an uneven stock market recovery!

| Dr. James Fox

The stock market has been pushing upwards in recent months, but that's not an indication of where it will go…

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1 beaten down growth stock to buy right now

| Stephen Wright

With shares down 32% since the beginning of the year, our author thinks that Salesforce is a growth stock now…

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Is the Lloyds share price headed back below 40p?

| Alan Oscroft

I'm starting to think the Lloyds share price might be headed even further downwards in the second half of 2022.…

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Why I’d buy investment trusts to try to beat inflation

| Alan Oscroft

I love investment trusts at the best of times. But when we're facing economic difficulties, that's when I think their…

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How I’d invest £10k in a Stocks and Shares ISA to aim for a million

| Harshil Patel

Getting a Stocks and Shares ISA to £1m sounds daunting. Our writer considers what it would take and which shares…

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My top FTSE 100 stock to buy this September

| James J. McCombie

If I had to pick just one FTSE 100 stock to add to my Stocks and Shares ISA right now…

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