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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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Over 55s can’t afford to ignore the stock market. Here’s why

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Investing in the stock market's one of the best ways to build and grow wealth. And it can be an…

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How much do you need in an ISA to aim for an extra £1,000 monthly retirement income?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Aim to secure a more comfortable retirement by investing intelligently with an ISA to build a £240,000 nest egg and…

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Here’s how many Unilever shares it takes to earn a £1,000-a-year second income

| Stephen Wright

Unilever is on a mission to boost sales. But is it a good choice for dividend investors looking to turn…

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Here’s what Warren Buffett says is “the worst sort of business” for investors

| Stephen Wright

Warren Buffett says the worst companies to invest in use a lot of cash at low rates of return. Which…

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Up 261% in 2025, this FTSE 100 stock has left Rolls-Royce in the dust

| Andrew Mackie

After a run that has seen this FTSE 100 stock more than quadruple in 18 months, this Fool explains why…

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How much do you need to invest in UK shares to aim for a million?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Dreaming of becoming a millionaire? Here’s how much money it takes to aim for a £1m portfolio using UK shares…

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Warren Buffett is buying shares in this secret AI stock that’s already up 7,450% since its IPO!

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Warren Buffett is making a big bet on AI infrastructure with this hidden US stock that could be perfectly positioned…

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£500 buys 4,363 shares of this skyrocketing penny stock!

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

This young oil & gas enterprise is sitting on massive growth potential with its shares already surging 375% in 2025!…

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If you’d invested £5k in a Stocks and Shares ISA 5 years ago, here’s what you could have now

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Discover how much money investors could have made with a Stocks and Shares ISA over the last five years as…

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A massive 9.1% yield at a 36.3% discount!? Should investors consider buying this passive income gem?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

This passive income stock has one of the highest dividend yields in the FTSE 100 that could also be significantly…

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Are the UK and US stock markets about to crash?

| Royston Wild

Talk is rising that stock markets may be about to tumble as tension rises. But what are the chances, and…

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Here’s why a SIPP could be the perfect place to put some of your savings

| Dr. James Fox

The SIPP, or Self-Invested Personal Pension, receives tax relief, meaning retirement savers can get a portion of their tax back.

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Up 115% in 2025, this is one of the UK’s hottest growth shares right now!

| Royston Wild

Discover one of the UK stock market's best performing growth shares -- and why it still looks dirt cheap at…

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Growth, value, and dividends! 3 top FTSE 250 shares to consider

| Royston Wild

These cut-price FTSE 250 shares offer a brilliant blend of growth and passive income potential, reckons our writer Royston Wild.

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2 UK shares I’m avoiding at all costs

| Stephen Wright

Many UK shares have good growth prospects and attractive valuations. But there are also some that investors should consider staying…

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How many Rolls-Royce shares would it take to earn a £1,000 annual passive income?

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones crunches the numbers to see if it's worth buying Rolls-Royce shares for income, on the assumption that the…

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Renewable energy: 1 analyst predicts a 51% rise for this FTSE 100 stock!

| John Fieldsend

More good news recently for one of the FTSE 100’s top renewable energy stocks. Is it time for our Foolish…

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I think this is the number 1 no-brainer buy on the FTSE 100 today! So I bought it

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones is putting his money where his mouth is. He decided this FTSE 100 stock is a no-brainer buy,…

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This 63p penny stock could rise 83%, according to City analysts

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

This penny stock crashed spectacularly a few years ago. However, it’s now rising again and analysts believe it can climb…

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If you invest £2,000 a year in a Stocks and Shares ISA, here’s how much money you could have by 2050

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Over the long run, a Stocks and Shares ISA can turn small amounts of money into large sums with a…

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Is there an income opportunity in this undervalued £138m stock with a 13% dividend yield?

| Mark Hartley

Mark Hartley explores whether Doric Nimrod Air 3’s huge 13% dividend yield and unique aircraft-leasing model make it a stock…

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Despite the NatWest share price rising 58% in a year, the stock’s still yielding 4.8%

| James Beard

The NatWest share price is higher than before it went ex-dividend in August. Today (12 September), eligible shareholders will receive…

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The ‘sleep easy’ portfolio? 5 FTSE dividend stocks that have never missed a payment in 20 years

| Mark Hartley

Mark Hartley looks at five FTSE dividend shares that haven’t missed a payment in two decades, with a deep dive…

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14% dividend yield! Will investors regret not buying this AI passive income stock?

| Stephen Wright

Sometimes, passive income opportunities that look too good to be true often are. But other times, investors need to be…

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7.9% dividend yield! Is this one of the best FTSE 250 stocks for passive income?

| Andrew Mackie

Constructing a portfolio of high-yielding, passive income-generating stocks remains this writer’s preferred way of building wealth. Here's one of his…

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3 reasons why I won’t touch Lloyds’ shares with a bargepole

| James Beard

Our writer doesn’t want to buy Lloyds shares even though the bank’s stock has been one of the best performers…

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Here’s how to start an ISA from scratch for a child

| Dr. James Fox

Dr James Fox explains how parents can leverage the power of a Stocks and Shares ISA to build wealth for…

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1 top S&P 500 stock to consider buying on a 31% dip

| Ben McPoland

Investors are worried that this S&P 500 stock may become a loser in the age of AI. But if it…

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2 top stocks to consider for a second income in 2025 and 2026!

| Royston Wild

Looking for ways to build a growing passive income? Here are two top UK shares to consider (including a FTSE…

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Just released: our 3 top small-cap stocks to consider buying in September [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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How much do you need in a Stocks and Shares ISA to retire comfortably in 2025?

| Stephen Wright

A Stocks and Shares ISA is a great way to earn tax-free passive income. But how much does it take…

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Fevertree Drinks’ share price soars 12% on strong US sales! Time to buy in?

| Royston Wild

Fevertree's share price has leapt after news of sector-beating US sales. Is the drinks maker a top buy as its…

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See how much you’d need in a SIPP to target a £2,500 monthly retirement income

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones does the arithmetic to see how much an investor needs in their SIPP to aim for a comfortable…

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How much passive income could you make from a £50k ISA pot?

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith talks through using an ISA to generate cash flow from dividend stocks, and provides a particular example for…

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NIO stock’s soared 64% in 2 months. What’s going on?

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane reckons that NIO stock's brilliant recent performance could potentially be a sign of things to come. But there…

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Will Rachel Reeves sink the Lloyds share price?

| John Fieldsend

The Lloyds share price has a couple of threats on the horizon. Are rough times coming for the Black Horse…

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Tesla stock’s up by more than half in just 1 year. Can it keep going?

| Christopher Ruane

The Tesla stock price has surged in the past year -- and the past decade. Our writer explores the prospect…

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Up 9% today, I reckon this FTSE AIM stock can push on

| Ben McPoland

Our writer thinks the turnaround in the Fevertree share price can continue, making this a FTSE AIM stock to keep…

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How much do investors need in an ISA to earn a £3,500 monthly passive income?

| John Fieldsend

The most active investors are saving decent amounts these days. What kind of passive income could they end up targeting…

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AI stocks: what will be the UK’s role in the AI revolution?

| John Fieldsend

On a recent visit to Britain, Nvidia CEO said some very nice things. Are his comments perhaps a sign to…

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