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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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I bought these 3 FTSE 350 shares for high dividends!

| Cliff D'Arcy

Earlier this week, I bought these three FTSE 350 for extra passive income. Their dividend yields of up to 13%…

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3 UK shares I’d buy to help protect myself from a recession!

| Royston Wild

Investors like me need to take precautions as Britain lurches towards recession. Here are three UK shares I'm thinking of…

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Here’s why Pinterest stock popped 10%!

| John Choong

Pinterest announced its Q2 results after the US market closed on Monday. The next day, its stock popped by more…

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Will the Rolls-Royce share price hit £1 or 50p first?

| Christopher Ruane

The Rolls-Royce share price is in pennies. Is that a bargain for Christopher Ruane, or could the aerospace stock keep…

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Are Games Workshop shares a classic Buffett-style investment?

| Christopher Ruane

Applying investing principles used by the Sage of Omaha, our writer runs the slide rule over Games Workshop shares as…

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Barclays shares dive 25% since January. Time to buy more?

| Cliff D'Arcy

Barclays shares have lost around a quarter of their value since their January highs. But after falling so far, are…

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Does the lower BT share price mean it’s time to buy?

| Kevin Godbold

The BT share price has been frustrating, but value could be building for the long term as the company rolls…

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Will the Scottish Mortgage share price keep on soaring?

| Royston Wild

The Scottish Mortgage share price has continued to claw back ground amid improving risk appetite. Can it continue? And should…

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Can I find recession-proof shares this August?

| Christopher Ruane

Is hunting for recession-proof shares doomed to fail? Our writer sees risk in all shares, but thinks the concept could…

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The Deliveroo share price has crashed to pennies. So what?

| Christopher Ruane

The Deliveroo share price has lost 70% of its value in just one year. But our writer still has no…

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Could this global media business be one of the best shares to buy now?

| Jabran Khan

This Fool looks closer at a digital media business that could be one of the best shares to buy for…

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UK shares: 1 stock to buy for long-term growth and returns!

| Jabran Khan

Jabran Khan is looking for UK shares to bolster his holdings with growth stocks to provide consistent and stable returns.

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Here’s why I’d invest £10,000 in FTSE 100 shares right now

| Alan Oscroft

It's been a poor century so far for FTSE 100 shares, if actually stronger than it appears. But I think…

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Booming profits! Is the Centrica share price set to climb higher?

| Hamish Cassidy

The Centrica share price has been rising and with the firm reporting monster profits last month, I wonder if it's…

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Is the Haleon share price set to soar? Its directors certainly seem confident

| Dr. James Fox

The Haleon share price has fallen around 5% since its listing last month. But maybe this is a buying opportunity?…

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Will the BP share price continue to soar after strong Q2 earnings?

| Finlay Blair

The BP share price has risen 40% in the last year. Will a strong set of second-quarter earnings boost it…

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4 income shares I’d look to for retirement dividends

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith writes about several FTSE 100 stocks that he feels could realistically be income shares for decades to come.

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Financial Independence, Retire Early can still succeed in a recession

| Sam Robson

Many might doubt the credentials of Financial Independence, Retire Early (or F.I.R.E) during a recession. Not the majority of Fools,…

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3 China-dependent stocks that I’m backing to bounce back!

| Dr. James Fox

China-dependent stocks are having a bit of a rough time right now as the world's second largest economy struggles to…

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The stock market crash of 2022: have we seen the bottom?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

After a crash in the first half of 2022, global stock markets rebounded in July. Has the bottom been reached…

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As the Taylor Wimpey share price gains on rising dividends, here’s why I’d buy

| Alan Oscroft

The Taylor Wimpey share price has fallen 25% over the past 12 months. First-half results make me believe the market…

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Does the lower Royal Mail share price mean it’s time to buy?

| Kevin Godbold

The Royal Mail share price has been frustrating, but value could be building and changes in the business may be…

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Down 70%, Ferrexpo shares are certainly cheap. But are they worth the risk?

| Dr. James Fox

Ferrexpo shares have collapsed this year after Russia's invasion of Ukraine. But it's still operating despite the war.

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Five steps to aim for £500 in passive income every month

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer thinks it’s possible to earn substantial passive income each month by making a handful of moves. Here they…

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A 3-step way to help crush the market with this investment trust 

| Kevin Godbold

This investment trust's amazing track record has been driven by a simple strategy that can be distilled into 3 simple…

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Should I buy Meta Platforms (Facebook) shares today?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Meta Platforms stock has tanked over the last year, losing more than 50% of its value. Edward Sheldon looks at…

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Should I buy Legal & General shares before the market recovers?

| Dr. James Fox

Legal & General shares have remained fairly steady over the past two years. That's not great, but it does offer…

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How I’m investing £200 a month in these 2 FTSE 100 shares

| Andrew Woods

Andrew Woods explains why he finds these two FTSE 100 firms so appealing and how he's starting the practice of…

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How I’d invest £20,000 in a Stocks and Shares ISA to target £100 in monthly income

| Andrew Woods

Andrew Woods explains how he'd use his Stocks and Shares ISA to achieve a decent level of income in the…

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2 beaten-down FTSE 250 stocks that could soon take off!

| Andrew Woods

Andrew Woods looks at how the pandemic hit these two FTSE 250 stocks and explains why he thinks they could…

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2 cheap UK shares I bought for extra passive income

| Cliff D'Arcy

Last week, I bought these two UK shares after their stock prices dropped. One now offers a dividend yield of…

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What are the top 5 FTSE 100 shares?

| Michelle Freeman

The FTSE 100 is a popular hunting ground for shares to buy -- but what really makes a share top…

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5.6%+ yields! Could these FTSE 100 dividend stocks supercharge my income?

| Royston Wild

Stock market volatility in 2022 has left many top dividend stocks packing giant yields. Should I buy these beloved income…

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2 bargain stocks to buy today

| Paul Summers

A nasty year so far for markets means there are bargain stocks aplenty. Paul Summers picks out two he'd be…

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How I’m aiming for a £1,000 monthly dividend income using Warren Buffett’s method

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

I believe investing using Warren Buffett's method can unlock significant monthly dividend income, even when starting from scratch.

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Best British growth stocks for August

| The Motley Fool Staff

We asked our freelance writers to reveal the top growth shares they’d buy in August, which included technology stocks and…

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Best British dividend shares for August

| The Motley Fool Staff

We asked our freelance writers to share the top income stocks they’d buy in August, which included big companies, smaller…

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Is the BT share price a bargain or value trap?

| John Choong

Having outperformed the FTSE 100 for large parts of the year, the BT share price is now down 5%. So,…

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Falling FTSE 100 shares: 1 to buy in August… and 1 to avoid

| Stephen Wright

Two falling FTSE 100 shares have been catching our author’s eye at the start of August. One looks like an…

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2 ‘no-brainer’ shares to buy before the market rebounds

| Harshil Patel

A stock market rebound can occur at any time. In anticipation, our writer considers which shares to buy for his…

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