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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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5% dividend yields! 2 winning FTSE 100 shares to buy today

| Harshil Patel

The FTSE 100 is home to many high-flying dividend shares. Our writer considers two top picks that provide both income…

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Here’s how a £500 passive income plan could help me retire early

| Suraj Radhakrishnan

Here’s how I'm looking to supercharge my simple £500-a-month passive income strategy to earn £1,000 a month

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Here’s how I would aim to build a second income by investing £100 a week in dividend shares

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer thinks investing regularly in dividend shares could help him build a second income. Here he explains the details…

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Rolls-Royce shares are in hyper innovation mode! Should I buy?

| John Choong

Rolls-Royce just announced a flurry of exciting news. Should I buy the shares while the firm has so many developments…

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I’ve bought these 6 cheap stocks for big dividends

| Cliff D'Arcy

After recent price falls, I bought these six cheap UK stocks for their bumper dividend yields. But which of these…

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Should I buy this penny share with its 7% dividend yield?

| Jabran Khan

This Fool looks at a penny share with an excellent track record as well as an enticing yield that would…

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1 of my best shares to buy now boosts my passive income and has defensive traits!

| Jabran Khan

Jabran Khan looks closer at one of his best shares to buy that pays a consistent dividend and operates in…

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Here’s how I’m preparing for the stock market recovery!

| Dr. James Fox

The stock market recovery is coming, it's just a matter of when. So here's how I'm preparing my portfolio for…

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My Stocks and Shares ISA isn’t looking pretty! Here’s what I’m doing next

| Dr. James Fox

The Stocks and Shares ISA is a great vehicle for investing. However, mine isn't doing too well this year. Here's…

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Aviva shares now yield over 7%. Should I load up?

| Christopher Ruane

Aviva shares now offer a dividend yield of over 7%. Is that enough to tempt Christopher Ruane to add the…

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Down a third! Should I buy this 9%+ yielding investment trust?

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer looks into an investment trust with a yield of over 9% that has seen its share price tumble.…

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I look for income shares with these 3 characteristics

| Christopher Ruane

Looking for income shares to buy now? So is Christopher Ruane -- and this trio of things he looks for…

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2 top tips for finding hot growth shares

| Christopher Ruane

Looking back on some lessons from investing history, our author shares a couple of things he looks at when hunting…

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Is it time to buy Netflix shares?

| Stephen Wright

A strong earnings report is pushing the Netflix share price higher. But our author thinks that there’s an opportunity to…

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A FTSE 100 stock that I’d buy to try and double my money in the long run!

| Dr. James Fox

Can this FTSE 100 stock supercharge my portfolio and maybe even double my money? I think it can. Here's why…

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What next for ASML shares after revenue guidance is cut?

| Dr. James Fox

Stock in the world's largest producer of lithography machines jumped on Tuesday. So what's next for ASML shares after its…

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2 top ways to invest for retirement

| Michelle Freeman

Investing for retirement isn't dull when it lets me live the life I want. Here are my two top tips…

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Royal Mail shares slump 5%! What’s going on here?

| Dr. James Fox

Royal Mail shares slumped on Wednesday morning after the group released disappointing trading data. So what's next for the postal…

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Should I buy Fevertree shares today?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Fevertree shares recently fell after the company posted its half-year update. Edward Sheldon looks at whether this is a buying…

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Here’s the Rio Tinto dividend forecast for 2022 and 2023

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Last year, Rio Tinto paid out a monster dividend to shareholders. Here's a look at the divi forecasts for this…

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How I’m following Warren Buffett when buying stocks!

| Charlie Keough

Here, this Fool explains two tips he takes from legendary billionaire investor Warren Buffett when buying stocks.

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At 180p, is the BT share price cheap?

| Henry Adefope, MCSI

The BT share price has had a couple of good years, but is there any long-term upside for a growth-oriented…

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3 top FTSE 100 stocks to buy now

| Andrew Woods

Andrew Woods takes an in-depth look at these three FTSE 100 companies to see if they've got the potential to…

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Is this 14% high-dividend-yield portfolio too good to be true?

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith considers whether the reward outweighs the risk of investing in an ultra-high-dividend-yield selection of stocks.

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No savings? I’d invest £150 a week in cheap UK shares in an ISA to aim for a million

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Investing in cheap UK shares regularly could unlock enormous wealth, even with no savings. Zaven Boyrazian explains how.

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Payouts are down 25%! Here’s how I’d aim to get rich with UK dividend shares in 2022

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Some £5.2bn of dividends have been wiped out so far this year, but is this actually a buying opportunity? Here's…

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7.1% dividend yield! Will this FTSE stock keep winning in 2022?

| Royston Wild

This FTSE dividend stock has soared in value this year. That's in spite of the worsening macroeconomic outlook. Can investors…

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Is the Lloyds share price really the bargain I think it is?

| Andrew Woods

Andrew Woods uses P/E ratios to better understand whether the current Lloyds share price presents a unique and cheap buying…

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13% yield! But how safe is Persimmon’s dividend?

| Roland Head

The Persimmon dividend provides the FTSE 100's highest yield. Our writer asks if this jumbo payout is too good to…

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5 reasons I own Rolls-Royce shares

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer owns Rolls-Royce shares. Here he explains a handful of plus points he sees in the engineer -- and…

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My 3-step passive income plan for £30 a week

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer would use this passive income plan if he wanted to start earning dividends from shares while investing on…

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Is 2022 a good year to start buying shares?

| Christopher Ruane

Lots of people wonder when is the best time to start buying shares. Our writer already invests and shares the…

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Here’s why I bought this FTSE 100 stock for dividends and growth!

| Jabran Khan

This Fool explains why he added a FTSE 100 stock to his portfolio with a specific focus on returns and…

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Should I buy this global manufacturing penny stock?

| Jabran Khan

This Fool looks at whether he should buy a penny stock with an enviable position in the manufacturing sector.

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

| Dr. James Fox

Shell shares have performed well over the past year, going from strength to strength amid soaring oil prices. But will…

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Is this FTSE 250 stalwart a no-brainer buy for consistent returns?

| Jabran Khan

Jabran Khan delves deeper into a FTSE 250 that has provided a consistent dividend since the late 1980s. Is it…

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Should I buy Royal Mail shares before its earnings results?

| John Choong

Royal Mail shares have had a tough time this year. But its upcoming earnings results could turn fortunes around. So,…

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Haleon shares tank after GSK spin-off! Is this a buying opportunity?

| Dr. James Fox

Haleon shares fell on Tuesday having been listed on LSE on Monday. The stock is a spin-off from GSK's consumer…

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My investment portfolio tanked in the first half of 2022. Here’s what I’m doing now

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Edward Sheldon's investment portfolio has taken a big hit in 2022 as stock markets have declined. So what's the best…

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Which UK lithium shares are producing and which aren’t?

| Alan Oscroft

Despite growing demand for the metal used in electric vehicle batteries, UK lithium shares have been through a bit of…

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