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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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Stock market recovery: why I’m buying UK shares now before it’s too late!

| Dr. James Fox

The FTSE 100 might be nearing 7,500, but many shares on the UK stock market are still trading far below…

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2 top lithium stocks with eyebrow-lifting potential

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith outlines two small-cap ideas that could offer him huge returns if the projects the top lithium stocks are…

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My top 2 UK shares to buy before the forecast recession!

| Dr. James Fox

UK shares have had a rough ride in 2022, and the economic forecast doesn't look too positive either. But here…

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Up 130%+, is this the best UK stock to buy in August?

| Henry Adefope, MCSI

This Fool checks on whether a soaring FTSE All-Share company remains one of the top UK stocks to buy, despite…

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Down over 25%, here’s a bargain FTSE 100 stock I’m buying 

| Stuart Blair

Many companies are struggling with inflationary pressures and recession risks. Here's a FTSE 100 stock I'd snap up in the…

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

| Dr. James Fox

Lloyds shares haven't been universally popular in recent years, amid external pressures. But I'm backing the British bank to succeed.

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8 reasons why the FTSE 100 could hit 7,672 points by December

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith explains multiple points he thinks might help to support the FTSE 100 in hitting fresh year-to-date highs.

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How to make passive income from UK shares

| Roland Head

Buying dividend shares is one of the best ways to generate passive income, says Roland Head. He explains how he's…

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If I’d invested in Centrica shares a year ago, here’s how much I’d have now

| Paul Summers

Centrica shares have performed brilliantly in recent times. Is there still time for this Fool to buy or should he…

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Is another stock market crash on the way?

| Cliff D'Arcy

The US stock market has already crashed in 2022, losing 25% of its value at its June low. However, UK…

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A 6.2% FTSE 100 dividend stock I’d buy to boost my income

| Royston Wild

This FTSE 100 dividend stock offers a yield well above the index average. Here's why I'd buy it to supercharge…

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3 top UK shares for August 2022 and beyond

| Kevin Godbold

I've been buying top UK shares since late June such as these three companies that look attractive right now.

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FTSE 100 live: the Footsie closes on 7,500

| Dr. James Fox

The Footsie, like many other global markets, has been pretty volatile in recent months, but today it almost closed above…

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High-dividend stocks! Should I buy Royal Mail’s shares for its 7.3% yield?

| Royston Wild

The Royal Mail share price carries a dividend yield twice as large as the average for UK shares. Does this…

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UK shares: should I buy this oil and gas infrastructure stock?

| Jabran Khan

Jabran Khan is looking for the best UK shares for his holdings. Could this oil and gas infrastructure provider fit…

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This REIT could be the perfect stock to supercharge my passive income stream!

| Jabran Khan

Jabran Khan is looking for stocks to boost his passive income through dividend payments. He identifies one REIT to help…

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Should I buy this FTSE 250 property stock for consistent returns?

| Jabran Khan

This Fool is looking to supercharge his returns and delves deeper into the FTSE 250 property stock that focuses on…

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If I’d invested £1k in Hargreaves Lansdown shares a year ago, here’s how much I’d have now!

| Dr. James Fox

Hargreaves Lansdown shares had been among the worst performers on the FTSE 100 this year. But Friday's earnings report has…

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8.6% yield! Here’s the Admiral dividend forecast for 2022 and 2023

| Royston Wild

The Admiral Group dividend forecast means it offers yields far above the FTSE 100 average of 3.7%. Does this make…

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Worried about interest rates? Here are my top defensive shares to buy

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith explains that even though he's worried about interest rates, he has several ideas of good shares to buy…

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How I’d invest £500 a month in a Stocks and Shares ISA to aim for a million

| Harshil Patel

Achieving a £1m Stocks and Shares ISA might sound like a dream. But our writer discusses his plan to reach…

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Can I invest better than Warren Buffett – by learning from his mistakes?

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer explains how he is following Warren Buffett's investment approach but hopes he can avoid one of the Sage…

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5 steps to passive income for the cost of just £20 a week

| Kevin Godbold

Passive income need not cost the earth and I'd aim to get it by following these five easy steps right…

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Is this FTSE 100 pharma giant a growth stock in disguise?

| Dr. James Fox

Growth stocks are companies that are expected to increase sales and earnings faster than the market average. But they're often…

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I think now is the time to buy this FTSE 100 growth stock!

| Dylan Hood

Rolls-Royce recently turned a profit for the first time in years. Here's why I think the growth stock could be…

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I’m aiming for millionaire status via income stocks and the miracle of compounding!

| Dr. James Fox

Income stocks are an important part of my portfolio. But I rarely take my dividend payments. Instead, I reinvest them…

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5 dividend stocks with 5%+ yields I’d buy now

| Roland Head

These dividend stocks should deliver reliable yields of between 5% and 8%, which means they appeal to Roland Head.

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2 ‘irresistible’ FTSE stocks to buy before the market recovers!

| Dr. James Fox

For me, the FTSE is the most attractive index to invest in. Valuations are low and yields are high. So…

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Is NIO stock a buy at $20?

| Dylan Hood

NIO stock has been pretty volatile over the past few months. Here, Dylan Hood takes a look to see if…

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I’m buying more Lloyds shares at 45p! Here’s why

| Charlie Carman

Lloyds shares look cheap to our writer at present. Charlie Carman outlines the factors behind his decision to invest more…

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When will the Rolls-Royce share price recover?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

The Rolls-Royce share price may be down, but cash flows are surging! Zaven Boyrazian explores how long it could be…

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1 dirt-cheap FTSE 100 stock I think could TRIPLE my money!

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Demand for lithium is forecast to surge by 42 times, enabling this FTSE 100 stock to potentially supercharge its profits…

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2 of the safest dividend stocks on earth

| Stephen Wright

Dividend stocks can be risky. When a company cuts its dividend, its share price can dive. Here are two stocks…

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Should I invest in the FTSE 100 – or try to beat it?

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer has the option of investing in a FTSE 100 tracker fund. So why does he choose to buy…

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£1,500 to invest in a Stocks and Shares ISA? Here’s how I’d do it

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer has been investing in his Stocks and Shares ISA. Here he details how he could put £1,500 in…

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2 top FTSE 100 shares I’d buy before the market rebounds!

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane identifies a pair of FTSE 100 shares that have both tumbled in the past year and that he…

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Here’s why the next bull market may have already begun

| Kevin Godbold

The UK stock market has taken the Bank of England's interest rate hike in its stride and green shoots suggest…

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No contest! Here’s my stock of the week

| Paul Summers

An update from this company offered some relief from the economic gloom. It's this Fool's stock of the week.

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Scottish Mortgage shares are back on the rise: is now the time to jump onboard?

| Dylan Hood

Scottish Mortgage shares have risen over 25% in the past 30 days. This Fool takes a look at why and…

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Why do Lloyds shares seem so cheap?

| Christopher Ruane

Lloyds shares have been losing ground and now look cheap on some valuations. So why has our writer removed the…

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