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Recently released: December’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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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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Forecast: here’s how high the BT share price could rise by 2030

| Alan Oscroft

The BT share price has surged in the last 18 months, as the company has turned the corner on broadband…

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Yet another all-time high! What’s going on with the FTSE 100?

| Christopher Ruane

As the FTSE 100 index goes from strength to strength, our writer explains why he thinks it might yet go…

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Forecast: here’s what £20,000 in Palantir stock could be worth by 2026

| Ben McPoland

A £20,00 investment in Palantir stock has already grown to more than £200,000 in just two years! What about the…

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Get ready for a possible AI growth stock crash

| John Fieldsend

Our Foolish author feels the AI-mania has signs of a bubble. Here is his plan of action in case an…

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6%+ yield! Is the ITV share price still a possible long-term bargain?

| Christopher Ruane

The ITV share price is up by a third over the past five years -- and has a 6.2% dividend…

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How much do you need in an ISA to aim for a £250 weekly passive income?

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones says that generating a passive income in retirement from a spread of FTSE 100 shares is a brilliant…

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Take a look at the latest dividend forecast for Lloyds shares

| James Beard

Our writer considers how much income might be generated over the next three years from holding Lloyds Banking Group shares.

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Could this legendary UK dividend share be turning the corner?

| Christopher Ruane

Few blue-chip shares can match Bunzl's dividend growth record. Its recent price performance has been less impressive. Might things be…

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£3,000 in savings? Here’s how that could be used to start investing today

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane explains how someone with a few thousand pounds to spare could start investing in the stock market.

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Could the JD Sports dividend soar in coming years? I think so!

| Christopher Ruane

Today's announcement of another share buyback by JD Sports has got our writer thinking about what could happen to the…

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Move over Tesla, NIO stock might be about to surge

| Alan Oscroft

The NIO stock price has been climbing as broker forecasts reflect more bullish sentiment based on new electric vehicle offerings.

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Gold’s soaring yet the Hochschild Mining share price tanks 16%. What’s going on?

| James Beard

Despite the price of gold being close to its 52-week high, our writer wants to know why the Hochschild Mining…

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Where might the BP share price go from here?

| Christopher Ruane

BP's share price performance over the past five years seems strong at first glance. Taking a wider viewpoint though, is…

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The Prudential share price falls despite a growth in profit. Time to buy?

| Andrew Mackie

After posting a solid set of numbers, this writer investigates the long-term growth drivers that could help push the Prudential…

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Stock market volatility looming? Here’s how I’m getting ready

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer continues to see bargains in the current stock market. Nonetheless, he's also got an eye on the potential…

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Investing For Beginners

How much do you need in a Stocks and Shares ISA to target a £1k monthly income?

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith explains the key factors that go into building a generous income from a Stocks and Shares ISA, and…

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Just released: August’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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The JD Sports share price is up despite a mixed sales picture

| James Beard

After the first hour of trading today (27 August), the JD Sports share price was up around 5% following the…

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Here’s how many Greggs shares an investor needs to earn £1,000 a year in passive income

| Stephen Wright

Greggs shares are down 43% since the start of the year, but the company is still growing. So is the…

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How I’m dealing with this red flag that suggests we could be due a stock market crash

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith acknowledges concern from some investors about the risk of a stock market crash in the US, but talks…

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Growth Shares

Down 45%, this new penny stock is a great value purchase to consider

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith points out a company that has just become a penny stock and trades at 3p, but might not…

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33% down from its 7 October high, is Glencore’s share price set to soar on stunning earnings growth forecasts?

| Simon Watkins

Glencore’s share price has fallen a lot this year, but analysts forecast that earnings growth will be supercharged this year…

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Here’s how investors could target £2,338 in dividend income from 353 shares in this FTSE giant…

| Simon Watkins

This FTSE 100 heavyweight delivers a good dividend yield that's forecast to rise substantially, and it also looks very underpriced…

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Are the FTSE 100’s banks really cheap at the moment?

| James Beard

Our writer takes a look at the FTSE 100’s five banking stocks and considers whether the sector currently offers good…

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How to use dividend stocks and an ISA to target a £12,000 second income

| Mark Hartley

Discover how dividend stocks in a Stocks and Shares ISA could build a £12,000 second income through compounding and tax-free…

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Building a retirement fund: why AI stocks might power a SIPP

| Mark Hartley

Could artificial intelligence stocks boost a SIPP? With tax perks, compounding and global exposure, here’s how investors might benefit.

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As UK shares soar, is it time to consider selling?

| Alan Oscroft

After the US stock market has been through a bit of a growth stock wobble, I wonder if UK shares…

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I asked ChatGPT which high P/E growth stock was worth it

| John Fieldsend

Sometimes the growth stocks with weighty valuations end up being some of the best. Can ChatGPT help our Foolish author…

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Here’s why retail stocks sold off heavily in the FTSE 100 today

| Ben McPoland

The share prices of Kingfisher, Associated British Foods, and Games Workshop all fell in the FTSE 100 index today. What's…

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Is this the FTSE 250’s best ‘unicorn’ stock?

| John Fieldsend

The London Stock Exchange isn’t packed to the brim with what some call ‘unicorn’ stocks, but this FTSE 250 biotech…

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Here’s how many British American Tobacco shares it takes to earn £1,000 a year in dividends

| Stephen Wright

Despite a strong track record, Stephen Wright is concerned about what a focus on dividends over buybacks means for British…

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Dividend Shares

2 REITs that could give an investor high, long-term passive income

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith highlights two real-estate-focused trusts with dividend yields in excess of 7% he believes can offer sustainable passive income.

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New £47m SpaceX order! Is Filtronic worth considering for a Stocks and Shares ISA?

| Ben McPoland

This UK small-cap flew 8% higher today after bagging yet another order with SpaceX. Does this make it a candidate…

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3 FTSE 250 dividend growth stocks to consider for long-term passive income

| Paul Summers

Passive income hunters might wish to consider dividend growth stocks over those offering monster yields. Our writer picks three from…

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This FTSE 250 stock offers a huge 12% dividend yield. Can we afford to miss it?

| Alan Oscroft

The FTSE 250 is home to a couple of stocks with double-digit forecast dividends. Analysts think this one could have…

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3 investing mistakes from Warren Buffett that I want to avoid

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith flips the script when trying to learn from Warren Buffett and instead decides to look at his investing…

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Growth Shares

Here are the latest analyst forecasts for the BT share price

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith explains the reasons for the mixed forecasts and targets for the BT share price, and adds his own…

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The Bunzl share price jumps 4% on H1 results. Is it ready for a resurgence?

| Alan Oscroft

A profit warning in April hammered the Bunzl share price. But just a few months later, the company's suspended share…

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Up 37% in less than 2 weeks! Is NIO stock set for a stunning comeback?

| Ben McPoland

NIO (NYSE:NIO) stock’s been rising quietly over the past year, though it still has some way to go to reclaim…

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My top FTSE 100 stock to consider for a SIPP

| Ben McPoland

Our writer explains why he thinks this growth-oriented investment trust from the FTSE 100 is a potential match made in…

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