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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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Why the BP share price might be the FTSE 100’s biggest bargain right now

| Alan Oscroft

The BP (LON: BP) share price has recovered well in the past 12 months. But is it one of the…

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6% dividend yield! 2 UK shares I’d buy in February and hold for 10 years

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

As the market continues to tumble, Zaven Boyrazian explores potential long-term buying opportunities for income and growth investors.

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2 top AIM shares I’d buy today

| Dan Appleby, CFA

I’ve been screening for companies to add to my portfolio recently. Here are two quality AIM shares I’m bullish on…

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3 passive income ideas I’d use with £1,500

| Christopher Ruane

If he had £1,500 to invest in passive income ideas, our writer shares three he would consider using right now.

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2 FTSE 100 stocks I’d buy before the ISA deadline for a starter portfolio

| Roland Head

These FTSE 100 stocks offer a tempting mix of growth and income, argues Roland Head. He explains why he'd buy…

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2 stocks I’d buy before the Stocks and Shares ISA deadline

| Dan Appleby, CFA

I’ve been looking at which companies I should buy before the Stocks and Shares ISA deadline. Here are the two…

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Watch out! Here’s why the Rolls-Royce share price could fall again

| Andy Ross

The Rolls-Royce share price has struggled so far this year, so will a trading statement this week help lift the…

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This share grew 5,000% in 12 years! Why I focus on long-term investing

| James Reynolds

Long-term investing can be difficult to wrap one's head around, but our writer believes the potential benefits far outweigh any…

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Shares to buy now: here’s how I’d invest a £2,000 lump sum

| Kevin Godbold

The market is changing, and yesterday's leading stocks could be replaced by new winners with different characteristics for the next…

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Which of these 10 FTSE 100 monster shares would I buy today?

| Cliff D'Arcy

These 10 FTSE 100 giants have market values ranging between £55bn and almost £150bn. But which of these mega-cap shares…

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UK shares to buy now: here’s how I’d invest £20,000 before the ISA deadline

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

With the deadline for Stocks and Shares ISA fast approaching, Zaven Boyrazian explores the best UK shares to buy right…

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2 UK shares I’ll look to buy if market volatility continues!

| Royston Wild

Here are two UK shares I'll be looking to buy if market volatility continues. I think I could snap them…

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The FTSE 100 index could touch 8,000 soon. Here’s why 

| Manika Premsingh

The FTSE 100 index has risen a lot over the past year, but Manika Premsingh believes the best is still…

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2 of the best cheap FTSE 250 shares to buy right now!

| Royston Wild

I'm searching for the very best FTSE 250 shares to spend my hard-earned cash on. Here are two dirt-cheap UK…

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Best shares to buy now: 2 stocks I’m investing £1,000 in!

| Andrew Woods

With £1,000 to spend, a travel firm and precious metals miner could be among the best shares for this Fool…

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I am listening to Warren Buffett and buying cheap UK shares

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer is applying the Warren Buffett method when hunting for cheap UK shares he could hold in his portfolio.…

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7.1% and 5% dividend yields! 2 of the best cheap dividend shares to buy today

| Royston Wild

I'm searching for the best dividend stocks to buy right now. I think these big-yielding and cheap UK shares could…

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The Cineworld share price could soar if this happens

| Andrew Woods

Increased footfall and a low P/E ratio make me think the Cineworld share price could soon soar.

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Why this might be one of the best ETFs for investing in UK shares

| Niki Jerath

I’m looking at why a FTSE All-Share ETF could be one of my best ways of investing in the UK…

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Why the GlaxoSmithKline dividend makes me nervous

| Christopher Ruane

The current GlaxoSmithKline dividend yield is over 5%. Our writer explains why, despite that, he will not be adding it…

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Is this 8% dividend yield stock worth buying in February?

| Hamish Cassidy

Imperial Brands has an 8% dividend yield. With rising inflation rates, is now the perfect time for me to add…

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The ITM share price: exciting venture or looming disaster?

| Andrew Woods

While some have cast doubt on hydrogen power, are recent results indicating that the ITM share price could surge?

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The Lloyds share price is up 6% in 2022. Buy now while it’s cheap?

| Cliff D'Arcy

The Lloyds share price hit 56p earlier this year, but is now only 6% up in 2022. With the shares…

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How I would target £200 a month in dividend income

| Christopher Ruane

With a monthly target of £200 in passive income, our writer explains how he would aim to achieve the goal…

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Do I buy FTSE 100 stock NatWest’s cheap shares after 2021’s £3bn profit?

| Cliff D'Arcy

FTSE 100 bank NatWest made nearly £3bn of profit in 2021. Is this stock far too cheap today? And should…

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1 FTSE 100 dividend stock I’d spend £1,000 on for a passive income

| Royston Wild

I'm searching for the best FTSE 100 stocks to buy to help me generate a passive income. Here's a proven…

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My top 3 UK income stocks

| Rupert Hargreaves

This Fool explains why these are some of his favourite income stocks to buy on the UK market today, considering…

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My ‘one hour a week’ plan to build £250 a month in passive income

| James Reynolds

Passive income is, in many ways, the key to financial freedom, but it can feel difficult and stressful for first-time…

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2 penny stocks I’d buy to hold until 2032

| Rupert Hargreaves

These penny stocks have attractive income and growth credentials, which could make them great investments for the next decade.

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If I’d invested £1,000 in easyJet shares in 2020, here’s how much I’d have today

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

easyJet shares are heading in an upward trajectory, but can this performance continue and restore the stock to its former…

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2 penny stocks I’d buy before the Stocks and Shares ISA deadline

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

With the Stocks and Shares ISA deadline fast approaching, Zaven Boyrazian explores two penny stocks that could be set to…

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What’s going on with the Clipper Logistics share price?

| Christopher Ruane

The Clipper Logistics share price has surged by more than half in a year, Christopher Ruane explains why -- and…

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How I’d invest to generate £1k a month in dividend income

| Rupert Hargreaves

This Fool explains how he would invest over the next decade to generate a dividend income of £1,000 a month…

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UK shares are rising. Here are 2 stocks I’d buy now

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

The UK stock market is having a good run in 2022, and outperforming other markets such as the US. Here,…

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5 UK oil stocks to consider as energy prices skyrocket

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Oil prices are surging due to rising demand, low inventories, and underinvestment in rigs. Ed Sheldon highlights five UK oil…

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Can Meta stock outperform the S&P 500?

| Stuart Blair

Meta stock has fallen around 40% over the past month to $200. After this recent crash, can this tech stock…

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Invest in shares like Warren Buffett in the event of a stock market crash

| Andy Ross

Warren Buffett is a proven stockpicker with an amazing track record and this is how our writer thinks his success…

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Cathie Wood’s ARK Innovation ETF (ARKK) has crashed 60%. Time to buy?

| Cliff D'Arcy

Cathie Wood's ARK Innovation fund (ARKK) has lost nearly 60% of its value since its February 2021 peak. Should I…

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3 FTSE 100 stocks that could significantly grow my wealth by 2030!

| G A Chester

Despite exciting growth prospects, these three FTSE 100 stocks are currently on offer at discounts of up to 33% to…

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Here’s where I think the Rolls-Royce share price is headed next

| Dan Appleby, CFA

The Rolls-Royce share price is underperforming the FTSE 100 this year. Dan Appleby looks at where the stock might go…

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