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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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If I’d invested £1k in BP shares 5 years ago, here’s how much I’d have now!

| Dr. James Fox

BP shares have gained considerably over the course of the past 12 months, despite a massive writedown on its assets…

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Should I buy Lloyds shares while they’re still under £1?

| Alan Oscroft

The banking sector might finally be back on the road to long-term health. I'm thinking of buying more Lloyds shares…

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Using the price-to-earnings metric to find the cheapest UK shares to buy now!

| Dr. James Fox

There’s certainly no shortage of value UK shares right now. I'm finding the cheapest stocks for my portfolio using the…

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Stock market recovery: my top 2 FTSE 100 shares to buy this month!

| Dr. James Fox

The UK index might be trading above 7,500, but many FTSE 100 shares still haven't recovered. In fact, plenty trade…

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4 of my best shares to buy for an autumn stock market bounce

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith explains which are his best shares to buy depending on different scenarios behind a potential market rally.

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Is the GSK share price good value after the 13% fall last week?

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith considers the reason behind the sharp fall in the GSK share price last week, and wonders if now…

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At under 5p, are Woodbois shares a no-brainer buy now?

| Alan Oscroft

I didn't buy Woodbois shares when they were up over 8p. Now they've fallen back, I'm wondering if I'm seeing…

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Are we about to see a raging bull market for shares?

| Kevin Godbold

Investor sentiment looks like it's changing and we could be in the early stages of a bull market for shares…

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I’m investing just £5 a day in income stocks to aim for £8,000 a year in passive revenue!

| Dr. James Fox

Income stocks form the core part of my portfolio, offering me passive income with minimal effort. But I'm reinvesting my…

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3 dividend hero stocks for a monthly passive income

| Henry Adefope, MCSI

This Fool discusses the investment trusts capable of paying him a lifetime of growing passive income to supplement his portfolio…

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PayPal shares are rising again. Is now the time to buy?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

After a massive fall, PayPal shares are starting to recover. Edward Sheldon looks at what's going on and discusses whether…

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Is now the perfect time to start buying AIM stocks?

| Paul Summers

Might it be worth taking on extra risk and buying AIM stocks for the recovery? One of our writers, though…

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1 top British growth stock I’d buy now

| Roland Head

This growth stock has tripled since October 2020. Roland Head explains why he still wants to buy this quality business.

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Should I buy Aviva shares for the dividend in 2022 and 2023?

| Royston Wild

Aviva shares have soared in value. Yet at current prices the insurer's dividend yields still smash the market average. Should…

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Forget income bonds! I’d buy these 2 high-yield UK dividend shares

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

These two UK dividend shares offer significantly more attractive passive income than boring bonds, in my opinion.

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11% dividend yield! 1 FTSE 100 dividend share to buy today

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

I'm hunting for the best dividend shares in the FTSE 100 and this industry leader could be one of my…

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How I’d invest in UK dividend stocks to generate passive income for retirement

| Yuven Chetty

How I plan use the iShares UK dividend fund to invest in high-yield stocks in the UK to generate passive…

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GSK shares plummet 15% in a week! What’s going on here?

| Dr. James Fox

GSK shares had a bad time last week. They're down 15% as investors' sentiment soured ahead of litigation proceedings in…

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How I’d invest £290 a month in UK shares for a passive income that beats the State Pension

| Harshil Patel

UK shares can offer a lucrative path for passive income. Our writer considers a plan to double his State Pension.

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3 of the best shares to buy now with £2,000

| Kevin Godbold

I reckon the best shares to buy now have strong growth in earnings and recent good news flow, such as…

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How I’m aiming for £500 a month in income from dividend stocks 

| Kevin Godbold

Here's my three-step plan for achieving a growing income from dividend stocks and three companies I'd use to help execute…

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UK shares are cheap! So why is Warren Buffett ignoring them and should you too?

| Ben McPoland

Many British shares are trading cheaply and pay dividends. This is normally the hunting ground for Warren Buffett, yet he's…

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How I’ve increased my passive income by 600%

| Stephen Wright

Finding the right opportunities can bring spectacular results. Here’s how our author has managed to increase his monthly passive income…

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Could lithium shares make my Stocks and Shares ISA a goldmine?

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer is considering buying lithium shares for his Stocks and Shares ISA. Here, he outlines the decision process he…

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Is now a great time to start buying penny shares?

| Alan Oscroft

Are stock markets set for a rebound? If they are, there are plenty of penny shares around that might be…

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Can the Lloyds dividend survive a recession?

| Christopher Ruane

The Lloyds dividend has been growing strongly. But its history is more alarming. Christopher Ruane explains why he sold his…

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I’m buying this under-the-radar income stock with explosive growth potential

| Stephen Wright

Our author thinks he’s found a winning lithium stock that’s flying under the radar. It’s a steady income stock that…

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Are Rolls-Royce shares finally about to climb?

| Alan Oscroft

Rolls-Royce shares have been falling again. But I can't see that much has changed, and the full-year outlook still appears…

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When should I sell my Scottish Mortgage shares?

| Alan Oscroft

Buying some Scottish Mortgage shares was an easy decision for me. But I've never been any good at knowing when…

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3 top shares for the ongoing stock market recovery

| Kevin Godbold

Although messy, I think the stock market recovery is beginning and that's why I'm now buying shares such as these.

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5 UK shares I bought for income of 9.5% a year

| Cliff D'Arcy

We recently bought these five cheap UK shares for their generous dividend yields. These cash payouts range from nearly 7%…

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Is there still time to buy Scottish Mortgage shares?

| Royston Wild

The Scottish Mortgage share price has risen strongly in recent weeks. Should I pile into the FTSE 100 momentum stock…

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Why I’d start buying shares with £250 today not £20,000 in future!

| Christopher Ruane

Is it worth waiting to start buying shares until one has more money to invest? Our writer doesn't think so…

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I’ve bought Diageo shares to boost my long-term passive income!

| Royston Wild

I plan to hold on to my Diageo shares well into retirement. Here's why I think it's a top stock…

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3 UK dividend stocks with yields over 10%

| Roland Head

These dividend stocks are the highest yielders on the UK market, says Roland Head. But how safe are these generous…

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I’d start buying shares for passive income with this pair

| Paul Summers

Our writer is looking to earn passive income via investing, and here are two leading stocks he might buy.

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Here’s the Shell dividend forecast through to 2024

| Roland Head

The Shell dividend is still nearly 50% below 2019 levels. Will the oil giant use record profits to rebuild its…

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3 FTSE 100 stocks I think Warren Buffett might love!

| Royston Wild

Warren Buffett made his fortune thanks to the success of US shares. But here are three FTSE 100 stocks I…

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Down 75%, has the Deliveroo share price bottomed?

| Charlie Keough

The last 12 months have been torrid for the Deliveroo share price. But does this open an opportunity to grab…

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Is now FINALLY the time to buy Lloyds shares?

| Royston Wild

Lloyds shares have leapt in value as market confidence has improved. Should I buy the FTSE 100 bank before it…

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