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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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My defensive FTSE 100 stock picks for volatile markets

| James J. McCombie

Here are five FTSE 100 stocks that might help protect my portfolio when markets are choppy.

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Top FTSE growth shares to buy with just £500 today

| Alan Oscroft

Is £500 too little to invest in a top FTSE 100 growth share? I don't think so, and it's exactly…

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These were the top shares UK traders were buying and selling last week!

| George Sweeney (DipFA)

Here are the shares that were attracting the most buying and selling interest from UK investors on the FinecoBank trading…

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1 dirt-cheap penny stock to buy after its recent dip!

| Jabran Khan

This Fool identifies a penny stock with excellent growth potential and a dividend yield better than the FTSE 100 average!

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Should I buy the most expensive stock on the FTSE 100?

| Jabran Khan

Jabran Khan breaks down the most expensive stock on the FTSE 100 by price and decides whether he would buy…

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At 90p, is the Rolls-Royce share price the best FTSE 100 bargain?

| Suraj Radhakrishnan

After falling 5% today, the Rolls-Royce share price looks cheap. But does an investment pose too much of a risk…

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2 soaring FTSE 100 shares I’d buy and hold until 2027

| Charlie Carman

The FTSE 100 index has moved sideways in 2022, but these two UK stocks have outperformed with double-digit share price…

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Could the tumbling Scottish Mortgage Investment Trust share price be a long-term bargain?

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer thinks the Scottish Mortgage Investment Trust might keep falling in the short term. So why would he consider…

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Here’s how I’d invest £5K in FTSE 100 dividend stocks

| Dr. James Fox

There are some great passive income options on the FTSE 100. This is how I'd invest £5,000 in dividend stocks…

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Do Saga shares offer value at the current price?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Saga's share price has taken a massive hit recently. Is this a buying opportunity? Edward Sheldon takes a look.

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How I’d aim to set up passive income streams with a spare £800

| Christopher Ruane

With some spare money to invest, here's our writer's plan for setting up passive income streams.

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This FTSE 250 stock just jumped 9%! Should I buy?

| Dr. James Fox

This FTSE 250 company said full-year results were expected to "materially exceed" expectations on Tuesday, sending the share price soaring.

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19% dividend yield! Should I buy this high-yield share?

| Christopher Ruane

One high-yield share with an unusually rich dividend has caught our writer's eye. Here he considers whether it could fit…

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The Royal Mail share price is down 35% over the year! Should I buy now?

| Dr. James Fox

The Royal Mail share price has endured a tough year, down 35%. But is it now looking like a cheap…

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2 top FTSE 100 growth stocks I’d buy with £2,000 today

| Paul Summers

Volatile markets have thrown up some compelling opportunities. Paul Summers picks out two examples from the FTSE 100.

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Down 70%, I’m buying this growth stock in a heartbeat

| Stuart Blair

Growth stocks have been battered year-to-date, and this fintech stock is no exception. But after falling 70%, it seems like…

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Why I’m backing this FTSE 100 stock to recover from its 55% downfall and soar again!

| Renato Neves

This FTSE 100 stock has been crashing over the past year, although is still up by 620% since its IPO.…

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Here is a dirt-cheap FTSE 250 stock with a 20% dividend yield!

| Manika Premsingh

It is cheap and has a huge dividend yield. What’s the catch?

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Here’s 1 dividend stock to help me beat inflation!

| Jabran Khan

Inflation is eroding the value of my money sitting in the bank! I like this dividend stock to help me…

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The UK economy slows down — 2 FTSE 100 growth stocks I’d buy

| Manika Premsingh

The UK economy could slow down now, as evident from the latest growth numbers. But not all FTSE 100 stocks…

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1 defensive FTSE stock I’d buy and hold now!

| Jabran Khan

This Fool details a defensive FTSE stock he likes the look of for his holdings and explains why he’d buy…

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Are Rolls-Royce shares too cheap to ignore?

| Jabran Khan

Jabran Khan delves deeper into Rolls-Royce shares at current levels and decides whether he should add them to his holdings.

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The Aston Martin share price has fallen again! Should I buy?

| Dr. James Fox

The Aston Martin share price slid 6% on Monday after Goldman Sachs cut the group’s price target. Is it starting…

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The £1,000 passive income plan

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer thinks it is worth his time finding £1,000 to put this passive income plan into action. Here he…

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2 cheap shares to buy now for dividends

| Christopher Ruane

Looking for cheap shares to buy now for his portfolio, our writer is considering two income-generating UK penny stocks.

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1 top semiconductor growth stock to buy and hold

| Dr. James Fox

This semiconductor giant looks like a great growth stock for my portfolio. As the world's largest semiconductor manufacturer, I think…

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Here’s why the Barclays share price is down 25%

| John Choong

Bank stocks are meant to do better when interest rates go up, but the Barclays share price has been underperforming…

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How my side hustle makes me extra cash in passive income

| Cliff D'Arcy

Passive income is the extra cash I make without time or effort. Here’s how I grab this income -- and…

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This UK tech share has crashed 75%. Should I buy?

| Christopher Ruane

After this UK tech share shed three-quarters of its value in a year, is it a bargain buy for our…

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Should I buy 888 Holdings after today’s slide?

| Dr. James Fox

The 888 Holdings share price has been particularly volatile in recent days. As 888 falls today, should I buy it…

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How I’m boosting my tax-free passive income in a Stocks & Shares ISA

| Michelle Freeman

Happy New Tax Year! Here’s how I plan on using my Stocks & Shares ISA allowance in 22/23 for tax-free…

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2 top stocks I’d buy with £1k for fat dividends

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith outlines two of the top stocks -- in his opinion -- for dividend income, with both having yields…

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Here are two stocks to buy and hold in April

| Dr. James Fox

I think these two picks are some of the best stocks to buy and hold this April. Both shares offer…

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NIO stock has crashed 40% in 2022. There could be worse to come

| Paul Summers

The value of NIO stock has tumbled. Paul Summers reckons this news could push the share price even lower.

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Will Lloyds’ dividend soar with inflation surging?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Is the Lloyds dividend set to explode in 2022? Zaven Boyrazian investigates what the future might look like for income…

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Boohoo’s share price is back at 2016 levels. Here’s my move now

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Boohoo's share price has been crushed over the last year. Is this an incredible buying opportunity? Or a value trap?

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5 dividend shares paying 9% a year on average!

| Cliff D'Arcy

These five FTSE 100 dividend shares offer market-beating passive income to patient shareholders like me. Indeed, their average dividend yield…

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Should I buy IAG shares right now?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

IAG shares look cheap today. But there are several major risks that could drag the share price down, says Edward…

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Why I think the Scottish Mortgage share price could have a lot further to drop

| Andrew Mackie

With the recent sell-off, the Scottish Mortgage share price looks like a bargain. But appearances can be deceptive.

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NIO vs Tesla stock: is now the time to buy these EV shares?

| Stuart Blair

Both Tesla stock and NIO shares have suffered over the past year. But electric vehicles are the future, and therefore,…

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