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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’m following Warren Buffett and buying cheap dividend shares to build my wealth

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

I think this cheap dividend stock exhibits similar qualities to the companies Warren Buffett has in his investment portfolio.

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2 cheap FTSE 100 shares I’m buying during the dip!

| Andrew Woods

Andrew Woods explains that low P/E ratios and profitable businesses attract him to these two FTSE 100 shares.

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Down 45% in a year, is now the time to buy Scottish Mortgage shares?

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith explains why Scottish Mortgage shares appear to him to be good value given their post-pandemic fall.

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3 reasons why the stock market is falling today

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith explains several factors that are contributing to the stock market falling today, and his thoughts on them.

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2 stocks that are great long-term picks

| Stephen Wright

As recession fears weigh on share prices, our author has found two stocks with strong long-term prospects. He’s looking at…

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2 lesser-known penny stocks to buy now and hold for 10 years!

| Dr. James Fox

I’m currently looking at penny stocks that could help my portfolio grow over the next 10 years. Despite recent volatility,…

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Here’s 1 of the best stocks to buy for passive income

| Jabran Khan

Jabran Khan delves deeper into one of the best stocks to buy for passive income, which is a FTSE 100…

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IAG shares are down 15% amid travel chaos! Is now the time to buy?

| Dr. James Fox

IAG shares have collapsed over the past month. Shareholders had hoped for a strong Q2. But maybe this represents a…

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UK shares: 1 dividend stock I own to combat inflation

| Jabran Khan

This Fool is looking for quality UK shares to combat inflation through consistent and stable returns as well as growth…

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Here’s how I’m investing as stock market volatility soars!

| Royston Wild

2022 has seen an explosion in stock market volatility. But with the right approach I think ongoing choppiness could turbocharge…

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2 top FTSE 100 shares to buy before a new bull market

| Suraj Radhakrishnan

On my search for FTSE 100 shares to buy before the recovery, I have found two growth options that could…

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Scottish Mortgage shares: avoid, consider, shortlist, or buy?

| Kevin Godbold

Here's what I'm doing right now about popular Scottish Mortgage shares -- the outcome of my research surprised me!

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How I’d supplement my State Pension with £1,700 in passive income

| Charlie Carman

Our writer doesn't want to rely solely on the State Pension in retirement. Here's his plan to generate passive income…

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Can I get rich from my Stocks & Shares ISA?

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith explains how the process of time and good stock picks could enable his Stocks and Shares ISA to…

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Is the current Tesco share price a bargain?

| John Choong

The Tesco share price has seen a decline of 10% this year. But its performance is still better than its…

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2 FTSE companies that could prosper from a weaker pound!

| Dr. James Fox

Most of the FTSE 100's income doesn't come from the UK. So here are two stocks I'd buy that will…

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3 income stocks to build wealth!

| Dr. James Fox

I'm looking at income stocks that can help my portfolio grow over the long run. With share prices depressed, now…

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2 FTSE 100 shares I’d buy in July

| Charlie Keough

Here, this Fool explains why he's adding these two FTSE 100 shares to his portfolio, both for July and the…

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My top 4 tips for making the most of a stock market recovery

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith runs through his thoughts on how he's planning to take advantage of a potential stock market recovery.

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My top 2 dividend stocks to buy in July as FTSE 100 shareholder returns soar

| Andrew Mackie

As inflation begins to bite, Andrew Mackie examines the dividend stocks he believes will help grow his wealth.

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2 monster growth stocks to buy before the market rebounds

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Growth stocks have been hammered in 2022. Here are two that Edward Sheldon would buy now, before the market recovers.

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easyJet shares continue falling! Is now the time to buy?

| Finlay Blair

After its COO quit, EasyJet shares have been falling once again. Finlay Blair wonders whether now's the time for him…

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3 top stocks to buy today

| Royston Wild

I think these companies could be among the best stocks to buy right now. They might well provide big shareholder…

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A FTSE 250 dividend growth stock to buy right now!

| Royston Wild

I think buying defence stocks could be a good idea in the current geopolitical climate. Here's a top dividend growth…

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2 British shares to buy using the Warren Buffett approach

| Harshil Patel

Warren Buffett has offered many words of wisdom over the years. Our writer considers two British shares that could fit…

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Is this FTSE 100 stock the best housebuilder to invest in?

| John Choong

One FTSE 100 housebuilding stock has outperformed all of its industry peers by a big margin this year. Should I…

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2 cheap dividend growth stocks I’d buy as the economy sinks

| Royston Wild

I'm searching for the best bargains to buy following recent market volatility. Here are two top dividend growth stocks I…

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Here’s 1 FTSE stock primed to benefit from the current housing market!

| Jabran Khan

With the current housing market as it is, Jabran Khan explores a related FTSE stock that could provide stable and…

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Here’s why this AIM-listed stock could be one of the best shares to buy!

| Jabran Khan

This Fool is looking for the best shares to buy. Despite macroeconomic issues, this stock could be a great long-term…

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This penny stock could be set to soar! Should I buy shares?

| Jabran Khan

This Fool looks closely at a penny stock operating in an exciting growth market that could see its shares rise…

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The next stock market recovery looks imminent

| Kevin Godbold

As the stock market bear gives way to the bull, some stocks are already turning up and I'm ready to…

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2 dividend shares to protect me from soaring inflation

| Harshil Patel

Dividend shares can be an excellent way to keep up with inflation. Our writer explores several options to protect his…

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Is it time to buy Unilever stock?

| Nathan Marks

Unilever stock has underperformed in the last five years. But with its portfolio of powerful brands, should I buy now…

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A beaten-down UK share to buy as a global recession looms!

| Royston Wild

Recent stock market volatility means a lot of great stocks look oversold. Here's a beaten-down UK share that looks like…

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Are investment trusts worth the hype?

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith explains some of the characteristics that make investment trusts appealing for him as a potential investor.

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Stocks and Shares ISA in the red? Here’s how I’d react

| Christopher Ruane

After seeing the value of some holdings in his Stocks and Shares ISA crash, our writer reflects on how he…

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BP shares jump 3%! Is it too late to buy?

| Dr. James Fox

BP shares have performed well in 2022 despite the firm losing its Russian operations. The stock jumped another 3% today!

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No savings? I’d buy these income shares to build up my money

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith explains why he'd use income shares to help build up his savings, along with some examples of stocks…

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2 steps to earning £250 in monthly passive income

| Christopher Ruane

This is the approach our writer would take to invest in dividend shares as a way to try and boost…

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4 cheap UK stocks to buy in July!

| Dr. James Fox

I think UK stocks are a great place to look for bargains right now. Here are four top picks for…

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