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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 UK shares to buy now with a spare £500

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer is eyeing a couple of UK shares for his portfolio that he thinks could benefit from long-term commercial…

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Are the Woodbois share price gains sustainable?

| Charlie Carman

Sustainability is at the core of this African timber business, but big recent gains and high volatility raise questions about…

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Could the Helium One (HE1) share price roar higher this year?

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith explains why speculation about future prospects could push the Helium One (HE1) share price higher, but risks still…

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Is now a good time to start buying shares?

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer explains how he approaches the question of when to start buying shares.

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I bought Pinterest stock and here’s why

| John Choong

After losing all of its pandemic momentum, Pinterest stock is now down 75% from its peak. So, here's why I…

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2 penny stocks I’d buy now and hold for 10 years!

| Dr. James Fox

I'm looking at penny stocks that could help my portfolio grow over the next decade. Despite the current volatility, now…

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Down 65% in 12 months, is the Deliveroo share price set to climb now?

| Alan Oscroft

The best time to buy is often when everyone else is selling. The Deliveroo share price fall is inspiring the…

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2 big income stocks that just took a pounding!

| Dr. James Fox

Income stocks are a great source of passive revenue. I'm taking a closer look at these two dividend-paying shares that…

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Are Royal Mail shares the best bargain buy in the FTSE 100?

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith considers whether the fall in Royal Mail shares over the past year warrant buying now as an undervalued…

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3 stocks to buy after the market sell-off

| Andrew Woods

Andrew Woods asks whether these three companies could be good stocks to buy following a prolonged period of falling markets.

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Here’s why JD Sports shares tanked today!

| Dr. James Fox

JD Sports shares fell as much as 9% on Thursday morning. Britain's biggest sportswear retailer is now trading for less…

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The secret passive income strategy I’m using to try to 3x my returns!

| Suraj Radhakrishnan

Investing for passive income is an important investment tool. But what if I combine the power of compounding returns to…

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Why I’d ignore buy-to-let and buy UK shares!

| Royston Wild

The pressure on buy-to-let investors is growing, which is why I prefer to get access to the residential rentals market…

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3 ways I’d invest like Charlie Munger

| Christopher Ruane

What nuggets of wisdom can our writer glean from Charlie Munger, the business partner of Warren Buffett?

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2 ‘recession shares’ I’d buy with dividend growth potential

| Christopher Ruane

Here are a couple of 'recession shares' our writer would consider for his portfolio that he thinks might keep growing…

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3 FTSE 250 stocks I’m buying after this market correction

| Andrew Woods

Many FTSE 250 stocks have been caught up in the recent market correction. I've found three companies that I think…

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Is the crumbling boohoo share price a value trap?

| Christopher Ruane

The boohoo share price is now deep in penny stock territory. Should our writer consider adding more to his portfolio?

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At 900p, are ASOS shares a slam-dunk buy?

| Roland Head

The ASOS share price has plummeted. Roland Head looks at what’s happening and wonders whether this online fashion retailer is…

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Stock markets might crash. What should I do?

| Royston Wild

It could be argued that the chances of another stock market crash are growing. Here's how I'm preparing for a…

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Is AstraZeneca the best FTSE 100 stock to buy for future growth?

| Charlie Carman

FTSE 100 stock AstraZeneca was in the spotlight during the pandemic, but there's more to the pharma giant's business than…

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Here’s why I’m finally buying Scottish Mortgage Trust shares!

| Dr. James Fox

Scottish Mortgage Trust shares have been on a downward track this year as growth stocks tanked. But I see the…

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How long do bear markets last on average?

| Alan Oscroft

The S&P 500 is in bear market territory, though the FTSE 100 is holding up. But what should investors do…

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3 cheap growth stocks to buy today

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

A lot of UK growth stocks currently look very cheap. Here are three bargains Edward Sheldon would snap up today.

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£10,000 to invest! 2 top penny stocks to buy right now

| Royston Wild

Buying penny stocks can be a great way to turbocharge the growth potential of an investor's portfolio. These two low-cost…

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With an 8%+ yield, is this investment trust for me?

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer considers what might come next for this investment trust's dividend -- and if it could be a good…

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With £3,000 to invest, here are the top UK shares I’d buy now

| Kevin Godbold

My top UK shares include a large-cap, a mid-cap and a small-cap diversified by sector and all paying useful dividends.

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Should I buy more Shell shares?

| Roland Head

Is the Shell share price about to peak? Roland Head explains why he thinks it’s important to focus on the…

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The FTSE 100 is set for record share buybacks. Time to buy?

| Alan Oscroft

Why do FTSE 100 companies buy back their own shares rather than handing over spare cash as extra dividends? And…

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2 cheap shares I bought to try to earn extra income

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer is trying to earn extra income by owning two dividend shares. Here, he explains his approach.

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Could I double my money with easyJet shares?

| Alan Oscroft

I usually don't buy airline stocks as the business is so tough. But after the easyJet share price fall, I'm…

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Should I invest in the stock market right now?

| Kevin Godbold

The stock market may be volatile, but one analyst thinks a recession is far from inevitable and the recent falls…

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Inflation is attacking my Stocks and Share ISA. Here’s how I protect it

| Michael Wood-Wilson

With UK inflation at 9%, I need my Stocks and Shares ISA to grow at a similar rate or I…

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Should I buy more boohoo shares, down 80% in the past year?

| Andrew Woods

With results due tomorrow, could boohoo shares have further to fall or will this be the very beginning of a…

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Should I buy one of the most expensive stocks on the FTSE 250?

| Jabran Khan

This Fool looks at one of the most expensive stocks on the FTSE 250 index based on share price and…

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How I’d invest £50 a week to target passive income for life

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer explains how an approach based on regular investing could hopefully set him up with long-lasting passive income streams.

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Here’s what star stock picker Cathie Wood bought after the market correction!

| Dr. James Fox

Our writer takes a look at what Cathie Wood, the CEO and co-founder of ARK Invest, has been buying this…

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How I’d build a dividend portfolio with £5,000

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer discusses a handful of UK shares he would buy to set up a dividend portfolio.

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Why FTSE 100 stocks are outperforming in 2022

| Stephen Wright

Why has the FTSE 100 held up better than the S&P 500 this year? And can it continue? Our author…

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Can the Deliveroo share price recover from penny stock levels?

| John Choong

Can the Deliveroo share price recover from penny stock levels, with soaring high inflation and pandemic tailwinds gone?

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This green energy penny stock is trading for 1p! Should I buy it now?

| Jabran Khan

Jabran Khan looks at whether he should add this dirt-cheap penny stock to his holdings with the current focus on…

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