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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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2 value stocks with high dividend yields to buy in July

| Charlie Carman

Our writer examines two value stocks for his portfolio that marry low price-to-earnings ratios with high dividend yields.

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Could I double my money buying at today’s Scottish Mortgage share price?

| Christopher Ruane

The Scottish Mortgage share price has crashed. Does that mean now could be a rewarding moment for our writer to…

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Will the Lloyds dividend yield top 5%?

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer considers the outlook for the Lloyds dividend -- and what he should do about it.

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3 ways I’m protecting my FTSE 100 stock portfolio right now

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith writes about several different ways he's trying to plan for the future to try to make his FTSE…

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3 reasons I think the Aviva share price could double in 5 years

| Alan Oscroft

I'm not aiming to get rich quick, but today's Aviva share price makes me want to buy more and hold…

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The easyJet share price fell 10% last week. Here’s what I’m doing!

| Charlie Keough

Last week saw the easyJet share price continue its poor performance. Here, this Fool weighs up if this is an…

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Are Royal Mail shares a buy today?

| Charlie Keough

Royal Mail shares have experienced a drastic fall this year. In this article, Charlie Keough decides whether this is an…

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2 FTSE 100 shares for the new bull market

| Kevin Godbold

I think the FTSE 100 is home to some promising companies such as these two I'd consider owning shares in…

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How I’d invest £300 with 3 lessons from billionaire Warren Buffett

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer would use this trio of Warren Buffett tips, even though he's investing on a much smaller scale than…

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Down 39%, this FTSE 250 growth stock is a bargain buy!

| Charlie Carman

This FTSE 250 share has suffered in a tricky environment for growth stocks, but I think it has huge long-term…

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Up 14% in 2022, can the HSBC share price rise further?

| Charlie Carman

Recent HSBC share price gains make it the best-performing FTSE 100 bank this year. Our writer considers whether the stock…

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With inflation at 9%, here are the stocks I’d buy now

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Inflation is creating all kinds of problems in the global economy right now. But not all companies will be impacted…

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3 easy actions that could boost my stock market returns

| Paul Summers

The UK stock market is going through a sticky patch so this Fool is looking for ways to improve his…

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Boohoo shares: time for me to admit defeat?

| Paul Summers

This Fool is nursing heavy losses from his Boohoo Group (LON: BOO) shares. Should he sell up and move on?

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6% dividend yields! 2 cheap UK shares to buy in July

| Harshil Patel

Harshil Patel considers two cheap UK shares paying fairly high dividends. He'd consider them for his Stocks and Shares ISA.

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Secrets of the UK’s Stocks and Shares ISA millionaires

| Alan Oscroft

Is it really possible to become a millionaire using a Stocks and Shares ISA? Hundreds in the UK have already…

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Will Lloyds shares recover in 2022?

| Harvey Jones

Lloyds shares have struggled this year and the looming recession won't help. But I'd still buy them today.

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Can the stock market make me rich even now?

| Kevin Godbold

Here are three ways I'm coping with the stock market's recent bout of weakness and aiming to build wealth in…

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3 top investment trusts to buy right now

| Alan Oscroft

Investment trusts offer a wide range of options for investors. And in troubled times, they provide some safety through diversification…

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Why hasn’t the FTSE 100 crashed in 2022?

| Alan Oscroft

The catastrophic events of 2022 have left investors around the globe fearing the worst for stock markets. And some have…

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2 inflation-resistant FTSE 100 stocks to buy today

| Royston Wild

Soaring inflation could dent my returns if I don't take care. Here are two top inflation-resistant FTSE 100 stocks I'd…

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Why a bear market is an investor’s best friend

| Alan Oscroft

A bear market can certainly be scary. But any investor tempted to sell might benefit by looking at Warren Buffett's…

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The Rolls-Royce share price could be stuck below £1 for a while. Should I buy?

| John Choong

The Rolls-Royce share price has been trading at penny stock levels since April. Could the stock be a bargain at…

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I’m aiming to make £45,000 in passive income with UK shares and never work again!

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Investing regularly in UK shares can generate a substantial passive income over the long run. Zaven Boyrazian demonstrates how.

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Down 30%, are CRH shares a screaming buy?

| Roland Head

The CRH share price has slumped this year. Roland Head asks if this overlooked FTSE 100 share could be a…

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UK shares: the good, the bad, and the ugly

| Stephen Wright

Not every stock is a bargain just because it’s cheaper than it was a few months ago.

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How I’d invest £500 with 3 lessons from billionaire Warren Buffett

| Kevin Godbold

Warren Buffett is not afraid to invest against the crowd and often achieves outstanding results. Here's how I reckon he…

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2 promising penny stocks to buy on the dip

| Mark Tovey

As stock markets continue to correct, I am hunting for oversold penny stocks that I think could help turbocharge my…

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The Rolls-Royce share price is below 85p. Here’s what I’m doing!

| Charlie Keough

The Rolls-Royce share price has suffered this year. Trading for below 85p, this Fool decides whether this is an opportunity…

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4 dividend stocks to buy as inflation soars!

| Royston Wild

I'm hunting for the best dividend stock to invest in as global inflation soars. Here are several high-dividend-yield shares that…

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UK shares to buy now: 3 big fallers I’d snap up

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer thinks this trio of strong business performers could be attractive UK shares to buy now for his portfolio.

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Could a falling stock market help me get rich?

| Christopher Ruane

When the stock market falls, what does it mean for our writer's portfolio? Here's why it could be an opportunity.

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Should I buy these two 12%-yielding dividend shares for my Stocks and Shares ISA?

| Christopher Ruane

Do these double-digit dividend yielders offer our author the right balance of risk and reward for his Stocks and Shares…

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3 reasons to buy Lloyds shares at 43p

| Charlie Carman

Our writer outlines three factors that make him bullish on Lloyds shares, as well as one noteworthy risk facing the…

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How I’m investing my money in this bear market

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Bear markets can present amazing opportunities for long-term investors. But a cautious approach is sensible, says Edward Sheldon.

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Dividend shares are paying for my summer holiday!

| Michelle Freeman

Can owning dividend shares really pay for what you love? Yes -- and this is how I turned theory into…

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Why Tesco shares could be a bargain hiding in plain sight

| G A Chester

The question of a durable competitive advantage is key... Tesco shares pass my simple three-step test!

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Is the AstraZeneca share price still good value at £10?

| Roland Head

The AstraZeneca share price has been a top FTSE 100 performer in recent years. Roland Head asks if he’s too…

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3 FTSE 100 shares to buy in July

| Alan Oscroft

Looking for income, growth, or just good old-fashioned value? I think I'm seeing examples of all three among FTSE 100…

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How I’d target £1,000 per month in passive income

| Alan Oscroft

How can we learn about investing for long-term passive income? I think the best way is to examine how the…

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