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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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Synthomer shares tank 12%! Is this a big dividend buying opportunity?

| Dr. James Fox

Synthomer shares took a hammering on Tuesday after the earning update disappointed investors. But maybe now is the time to…

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Should I buy Rolls-Royce shares for passive income?

| Royston Wild

City brokers expect Rolls-Royce shares to begin producing dividends again from next year. Should I think about buying the stock…

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How interest rates could affect your investments

| Alan Oscroft

Interest rates are climbing as inflation soars. And that's creating stock market uncertainty as the cost of debt rises. Here's…

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2 top value stocks to buy right now with 8%+ dividend yields

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer already owns this pair of high-yielding UK value stocks. Here he explains why he would happily buy more…

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How I’m copying Warren Buffett to try and turn £1k into £10k now

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith explains some of the points that he's imitating from Warren Buffett that he feels can help to increase…

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Tesla shares are up over 25%. Here’s what I’m doing!

| Charlie Keough

After a poor start to the year, Tesla shares are making a comeback. So, is now the time for this…

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How I’d invest for retirement income of £2,000 each month

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer digs into his plan to invest for retirement by applying a trio of well-established but powerful investing principles.

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Down 25%, Greggs’ shares, not sausage rolls, are tempting me! But I have concerns

| Dr. James Fox

Greggs shares gained on Tuesday morning after a positive earnings report that highlighted soaring sales, despite a tough operating environment.

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How much could I get in dividend payments by investing £5,000 in these 2 income stocks?

| Andrew Woods

Andrew Woods calculates how much he could get paid merely by holding these two income stocks and whether it's in…

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Does a flat Legal & General share price mean I shouldn’t own the stock?

| Christopher Ruane

The Legal & General share price stands almost exactly where it did a year ago. Christopher Ruane explains why he…

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Should I buy Fresnillo shares amid recession forecasts?

| Dr. James Fox

Fresnillo shares tanked on Tuesday after its earnings report. But maybe I should consider buying this precious metals miner as…

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How I’d invest £10k in a new Stocks & Shares ISA

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith details the reasons why and how he'd use a Stocks and Shares ISA as an investment tool for…

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Should I snap up Haleon shares at £3?

| Roland Head

Haleon shares could provide a reliable stream of dividends for many years, says Roland Head.

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What the stock market might need is a good recession

| Alan Oscroft

Is the US economy in recession? Is the UK economy destined to follow? Long-term stock market investors shouldn't really care.

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Which FTSE 100 companies pay the best dividends right now?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Edward Sheldon takes a look at the FTSE 100 companies with the highest dividend yields and discusses whether he would…

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2 irresistible FTSE 250 investment trusts to buy before the market recovers

| Paul Summers

Paul Summers picks out two investment trusts from the FTSE 250 (INDEXFTSE:MCX) he'd buy before markets start firing again.

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3 reasons Scottish Mortgage shares could explode in a stock market recovery

| Charlie Carman

Scottish Mortgage shares are down 34% in 2022, but could they be a great buy as global stock markets show…

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2 top FTSE 100 shares to buy in August for big dividends

| Charlie Carman

Our writer considers a pair of FTSE 100 shares with dividend yields over 5% that he'd buy for his passive…

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7.2% and 9.1% yields! 2 cheap stocks to buy with big dividends

| Royston Wild

These ultra-cheap stocks carry mighty dividend yields as well as low P/E ratios. Here's why I think they're top buys…

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Why I’m buying these 2 beaten-down growth stocks before the market recovers

| Andrew Woods

Andrew Woods highlights two growth stocks that he's buying at low levels in advance of a potential stock market recovery.

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I’d drip feed £500 a month into UK shares as I aim to retire in comfort

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Worried about retirement? I think investing in UK shares can help an investor like me build a comfortable nest egg.

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6% and 8.4% dividend yields! Should I buy these FTSE stocks?

| Royston Wild

I'm searching for the best FTSE index shares to boost my passive income. Should I buy these falling big-caps for…

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Is the Lloyds share price low enough to buy now?

| Michelle Freeman

At 43p, the Lloyds share price looks like good value. But with large challenges ahead, can it return to being…

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Did I blunder buying Royal Mail shares last month?

| Cliff D'Arcy

Royal Mail shares have almost halved over the past 12 months, losing over 44% of their value. I bought some…

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Could these unusual Asian shares help my investing returns?

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer has been looking for Asian shares he can add to his portfolio. Here he explains how one fund…

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12.6% yield! Should I buy this FTSE 100 share for its dividend forecast?

| Royston Wild

Today, Persimmon's dividend forecast remains super attractive. But does the company's sinking share price suggest it should be avoided at…

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I can’t buy this FTSE share and it’s driving me nuts! 

| Kevin Godbold

Lack of funds keeps me watching this tempting FTSE stock opportunity from the sidelines, but I'd buy it now if…

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Is this the best time ever to buy UK shares?

| Alan Oscroft

I think I'm seeing increasing signs that UK shares are undervalued right now, and 2022 could be turn out to…

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2 dirt-cheap FTSE 250 shares for big dividends

| Cliff D'Arcy

The prices of these two FTSE 250 shares have crashed over the past year. Following recent falls, I bought both…

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3 bargain stocks to buy before the market recovers!

| Dr. James Fox

I'm always on the lookout for bargain stocks to add to my portfolio. And with the market still down, I…

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Are National Express shares one of the best travel stocks to buy?

| Jabran Khan

Jabran Khan wants to know if National Express shares could be a good travel stock to add to his holdings…

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The pros and cons of buying penny shares

| Alan Oscroft

Is it wise to buy penny shares to try to strike it rich? It's easy to lose money, but I…

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Could falling Rank Group shares be primed for recovery?

| Jabran Khan

Jabran Khan takes a closer look at Rank Group shares to determine whether the shares could be a good buy…

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Is the Cineworld share price a screaming bargain in plain sight?

| Christopher Ruane

The battered Cineworld share price sits in pennies. But the company has some great assets. So, should our writer invest?

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Why is the BP share price up 39% in a year?

| Christopher Ruane

The BP share price has jumped almost two-fifths in a year. Christopher Ruane looks at the main reason and explains…

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3 of the best dividend shares to buy ahead of a stock market recovery

| Harshil Patel

Now could be the time to snap up high-yielding dividend shares. Our writer considers his best options right now.

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This defensive REIT is a great stock to buy for growth and dividends!

| Jabran Khan

This Fool delves deeper into a REIT with defensive capabilities he would buy for his holdings to boost passive income…

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Are Rolls-Royce shares worth a buy in August?

| John Choong

Rolls-Royce shares saw a 9% increase last month. With a stock market recovery possibly on the cards, are its shares…

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Could 2022 be the turnaround year for easyJet shares?

| Christopher Ruane

The easyJet share price has fallen heavily in recent years. Our writer explains why he thinks it might start to…

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Why did the International Consolidated Airlines (IAG) share price climb 10% in July?

| Alan Oscroft

Is the International Consolidated Airlines (IAG) share price finally set for a long-term recovery on the back of a second-quarter…

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