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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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At just 80p, is now the time to buy Centamin shares?

| Dr. James Fox

In a year in which mining stocks have gone from strength to strength, Centamin shares have slumped. So, is this…

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Are Scottish Mortgage shares a bargain at £7?

| Christopher Ruane

Scottish Mortgage shares have been falling and now trade close to £7. Our writer explains why he would consider adding…

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Here are 2 top UK shares to buy with a spare £1,000

| Andrew Woods

I have a spare £1,000 to invest, so why do I think an airline and a mining firm are among…

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Zero savings? How I’d use the Warren Buffett approach to start building wealth

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer explains how he would try to start growing his wealth from a standing start by learning from Warren…

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Should I buy fallen BP shares?

| Dr. James Fox

BP shares are down 15% over the past week. But maybe the dip represents a good opportunity to buy the…

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At 157p, is the Barclays share price now too low to miss?

| Andrew Woods

Andrew Woods asks if rising interest rates and low P/E ratios outweigh an uncertain economic environment with regard to the…

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Is now the time to be buying Lloyds shares?

| Charlie Keough

With Lloyds shares struggling to take off in 2022, this Fool weighs up if now would be a good time…

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Down 54%, is the Royal Mail share price now a screaming buy?

| Andrew Woods

The Royal Mail share price has plummeted over the last year, but does the broader economic environment make it less…

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Euromoney shares surge! Am I too late to buy?

| Dr. James Fox

Euromoney shares jumped around 25% on Monday morning and the stock has outperformed the market in recent months. Is this…

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When will the stock market go up again?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Global stock markets have been falling for a while now. So when are they going to rise again? Edward Sheldon…

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Should I buy more Deliveroo shares at 86p?

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith considers whether he should buy more Deliveroo shares given the 66% fall over the course of the past…

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NIO stock is rising: should I buy now?

| Dylan Hood

NIO stock has surged on news of the release of its new SUV. With the share price up, is now…

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Should I buy Alphabet shares now?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Technology shares have fallen in 2022 and Google owner Alphabet is no exception. Edward Sheldon looks at whether this is…

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Should I buy Taylor Wimpey shares today?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Taylor Wimpey shares look cheap and pay a big dividend. But there are risks I need to be aware of,…

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Is BT stock a no-brainer buy at 180p?

| Dylan Hood

BT stock has climbed almost 10% so far in 2022, while the FTSE 100 has fallen 6%. This Fool wonders…

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Will growth stocks lead the next market rally?

| Kevin Godbold

Growth stocks have been popular but yesterday's big winners may not be the best shares to own for the next…

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5 top shares to buy now in the stock market dip

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith points out a handful top shares that he might buy now from areas including finance and utilities.

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Why the FTSE 250 could be one of the best places to invest for the next bull run

| Kevin Godbold

There are many growing businesses in the FTSE 250 index and I reckon it's a good place to look for…

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A FTSE 100 stock I’d buy to try and double my money in a new bull market

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Can this FTSE 100 stock generate strong returns for me in the years ahead? Here's why I think the answer…

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The best UK income shares for passive investing

| Kevin Godbold

In the current stock market weakness, here's why I'd choose to focus on income shares such as these for long-term…

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How I’d invest in a £20,000 Stocks and Shares ISA to target over £1,500 of annual dividend income

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer thinks buying these eight companies in his Stocks and Shares ISA could potentially boost his passive income streams.

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3 top penny stocks to buy today!

| Royston Wild

There are plenty of great penny stocks I'd buy today despite the uncertain economic outlook. Here are three I'm considering…

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Down 14% so far this year, can Lloyds shares recover?

| Christopher Ruane

Lloyds shares have fallen since the start of 2022. Our writer considers why -- and whether the chance of price…

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Rolls-Royce shares sell for pennies. Should I buy more?

| Christopher Ruane

As Rolls-Royce shares continue to trade for pennies, our writer examines the case for increasing his holding.

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A 22% yielding dividend stock to buy for passive income

| Stuart Blair

Dividend stocks are increasing in popularity due to inflationary pressures. Here's a US-listed one with a yield of over 20%!

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Down 85%, here’s an unbelievably cheap UK share to buy

| Stuart Blair

The stock market has not made pretty viewing in the past few months. Here's a UK share, down 85%, which…

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5 top tips for a lifetime of passive income

| Alan Oscroft

Our shaky economic outlook right now is strengthening my focus on maintaining a long-term, passive income investment strategy.

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I’d follow Peter Lynch’s advice and buy this bargain growth stock

| Stuart Blair

Peter Lynch has managed to establish himself as a superstar investor. Therefore, I'm following his advice and buying this growth…

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2 cheap FTSE 250 dividend stocks to buy!

| Royston Wild

I think stock market volatility provides a great opportunity to nab a bargain. So I've been searching for the best…

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2 FTSE 100 shares I’d buy as the economy sinks

| Royston Wild

I think the FTSE 100 remains a great place for me to invest my capital. That's even though the economic…

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FTSE earnings preview: Berkeley, DS Smith, Safestore

| John Choong

A company's earnings can indicate whether it's doing well. So, here are this week's biggest FTSE firms reporting results, and…

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Will the stock market crash in 2022?

| Alan Oscroft

In these days of increasing fear, with doom-mongers banging on about a stock market crash almost every day, those with…

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Does the Scottish Mortgage (SMT) share price make it a no-brainer buy now?

| Alan Oscroft

The Scottish Mortgage Investment Trust (LON: SMT) share price has taken a hammering in 2022, as investors have deserted tech…

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3 income shares I’d buy for extra dividends

| Cliff D'Arcy

While searching for the best income shares, I found these three FTSE 100 stocks that offer dividend yields of 9%…

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The Scottish Mortgage share price is down 45%. Here’s why I’d buy and hold!

| Charlie Keough

After a strong performance in recent years, the Scottish Mortgage share price has suffered this year. Here, this Fool looks…

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My Stocks and Shares ISA is losing value. Should I sell?

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane explains how he is responding to falls in the value of his Stocks and Shares ISA.

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I’d follow this Warren Buffett advice to buy cheap UK shares

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer explains how inspiration from Warren Buffett is helping him hunt for cheap shares to buy for his portfolio.

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This UK growth share has crashed 60%. I’m buying more!

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane explains why he has been stocking up on a growth share after its price plummeted.

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1 top FTSE 250 dividend stock to buy as interest rates rise

| Charlie Carman

The Bank of England just hiked interest rates for the fifth time in a row. Our writer examines a FTSE…

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My £3 per day passive income plan

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer thinks this passive income plan could help him earn extra cash by investing regularly.

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