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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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Down 20%, are Rio Tinto shares a no-brainer buy?

| Dr. James Fox

Rio Tinto shares are down over the last year as profits have sunk. But maybe now is a good time…

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The IPF share price jumped by a third last week. Should I buy?

| Christopher Ruane

Strong dividend news boosted the IPF share price sharply last week. Our writer considers whether now is a good time…

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Could these top penny stocks be the new Amazon.com?

| Royston Wild

Buying small-cap stocks like Amazon once was can help supercharge an investor's wealth. Could these penny stocks also prove to…

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3 of the best UK growth shares to buy now

| Kevin Godbold

Growth shares are an important part of my diversified portfolio. InJuly I bought these three to hold for the years…

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Should I buy Haleon shares or GSK after the demerger?

| Charlie Carman

GSK has spun off its consumer health arm, making Haleon shares' debut Europe's biggest listing for a over a decade.…

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Warren Buffett: 3 key investing rules the world’s top investor follows

| Christopher Ruane

Warren Buffett uses a trio of well-established principles when buying shares. Our writer explains why he thinks they can help…

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Should I buy BP shares ahead of the earnings update?

| Dr. James Fox

BP shares have done well this year. But they haven't performed as well as peers after withdrawing from the Russian…

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Extra money! How I’m generating tax-free passive income in 2022

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Edward Sheldon explains how he's using dividend stocks to generate regular passive income within his Stocks and Shares ISA.

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4 ways I’m using UK stocks to beat the cost-of-living crisis

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith explains some of the different ways he can invest his money in UK stocks to get through difficult…

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Should I buy Aston Martin shares after the latest results?

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith talks through the latest results and mulls over whether the outlook has changed for Aston Martin shares.

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2 FTSE 100 dividend yields above 7%! Should I buy?

| Royston Wild

These FTSE 100 businesses both offer dividend yields well above the index average of 3.7%. Does this make them good…

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After diving 10% last week, are BT shares a steal?

| Cliff D'Arcy

BT shares have dropped roughly 10% over one week and 20% in a fortnight. But after reporting improved quarterly results,…

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Will the GSK share price soar above £20?

| Royston Wild

City brokers believe the GSK share price could be about to surge to multi-year highs. Could it? And should I…

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HSBC shares soar as profit falls! What’s going on here?

| Dr. James Fox

HSBC shares rose on Monday as the bank announced a 15% fall in pre-tax profits but lifted its key profitability…

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I didn’t buy Woodbois shares at 8p. So should I now buy them at 5p?

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer has watched the price of Woodbois shares slide from 8p to 5p in recent months. Here is why…

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I put £20k into a Stocks and Shares ISA to target passive income

| Cliff D'Arcy

British over-18s can invest up to £20,000 in a Stocks and Shares ISA for 2022-23. Here's how my wife and…

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Hochschild Mining shares are down nearly 50%. But is there a silver lining?

| Andrew Woods

Andrew Woods assesses whether the recent fall in Hochschild Mining shares now presents an attractive buying opportunity for him.

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3 top FTSE 100 fallers so far this year: should I buy them before a recovery?

| Roland Head

These FTSE 100 shares are hated by the market right now. But our writer reckons there could be some hidden…

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Why I think Lloyds Bank shares could be too cheap to ignore

| Roland Head

Lloyds shares (LON: LLOY) rose after last week's half-year results. Roland Head explains why he thinks further gains are likely.

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3 cheap income shares to buy in August

| Alan Oscroft

First-half results season is upon us, and we have news from a number of income shares coming our way in…

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Best British stocks to buy in August

| The Motley Fool Staff

We asked our freelance writers to share their ‘best of British’ stocks to buy for August, including recession-resistant businesses and…

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Is this the best time to start a Stocks and Shares ISA ever?

| Alan Oscroft

New investors might be scared to start their first Stocks and Shares ISA during gloomy times like the present. Here's…

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2 top FTSE 100 shares to buy before the market rebounds!

| Andrew Woods

Andrew Woods explains why a potential recovery in the stock market is prompting him to add these two FTSE 100…

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Here’s how I’d invest £1,000 into dividend stocks to generate passive income for life

| Stephen Wright

With money to invest in August, I’m looking at two dividend stocks to boost my monthly income. The first is…

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Will Lloyds shares keep falling in August?

| Cliff D'Arcy

Lloyds shares have lost a lot of ground since peaking at 56p in late January. But recent quarterly results look…

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How I plan to make passive income for life with just £15 a week

| Harshil Patel

With 13% dividend yields on offer, shares can be an excellent way to earn passive income. Our writer outlines a…

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Here’s why I just bought Paypal stock after it fell 70%

| Christopher Ruane

Paypal stock has plummeted in the past 12 months. But our writer likes the business model and has added the…

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How I’d invest £7,000 using the Warren Buffett method!

| Royston Wild

Billionaire investor Warren Buffett has made his name (and his fortune) by not following the herd. Here's how I'd spend…

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Down a third, eBay shares look cheap to me

| Christopher Ruane

After losing a third of their value in the past year, eBay shares have caught our writer's eye. Here he…

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2 UK shares to buy today for 8% dividends

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer has a list of UK shares to buy now for his portfolio. These two high-yielders make the list…

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What do falling share prices mean for an investor?

| Christopher Ruane

Are falling share prices important when it comes to investments? Our writer definitely thinks so. Here he explains why with…

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Is it time to buy cheap-looking Rank Group shares? 

| Kevin Godbold

Rank Group shares show tempting value credentials following a profit warning but a business recovery could be coming.

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3 of the safest real estate investment trusts (REITs) to buy now

| Paul Summers

Real estate investment trusts can be a great source of dividends. This Fool highlights what he considers to be three…

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How this FTSE 100 stock might benefit from inflation and Brexit deregulation

| Yuven Chetty

This FTSE 100 stock has remained unloved by investors for a very long time but there are potential catalysts that…

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Are you sleepwalking your way to poverty?

| Malcolm Wheatley

At first glance, the capital required to fund a comfortable retirement can look out of reach. But run the figures,…

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I’d invest £50 a week in a Stocks and Shares ISA for passive income

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Using a Stocks and Shares ISA can generate a passive income from only modest investments completely tax-free! Zaven Boyrazian explains…

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Should I buy more Rolls-Royce shares while they’re still under £1?

| Andrew Woods

Although Rolls-Royce shares have been volatile, Andrew Woods gives an insight into why he's prepared to add to his holding…

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3 cheap FTSE 250 shares to buy in August?

| Alan Oscroft

As we await results and trading updates from UK stocks in August, I take a look at three FTSE 250…

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Why I’d buy stocks to target £15,000 a year in passive income for life

| Royston Wild

The miracle of compounding means I could make a solid passive income from UK shares. Here's how I'd go about…

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How I’m investing £300 a month in top dividend stocks for income

| Andrew Woods

Andrew Woods explains how he'll aim to deploy £300 per month in dividend stocks for the specific purpose of deriving…

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