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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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Stock market crash in 2022? Here’s how I’m preparing for it

| Paul Summers

Will there be a stock market crash in 2022? Lacking a crystal ball, Paul Summers is preparing for the worst.

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3 UK shares under £5 that I’d buy

| Royston Wild

I don't think investors like me need to spend a fortune to build a great stocks portfolio. Here are three…

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5%+ dividend shares I’d buy for an ISA today

| Rupert Hargreaves

Rupert Hargreaves explains why he would buy all five of these dividend shares for his ISA today, considering their income…

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3 reasons why this might not be the beginning of a stock market crash

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith considers how the current situation is different from the stock market crash last year, but notes the uncertainty…

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My 2022 passive income plan using £50 a month

| Christopher Ruane

In three simple steps, here is how our writes hopes to use £50 a month to start generating passive income…

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Best British shares for December

| The Motley Fool Staff

We asked our freelance writers to share their best British shares for December, including Safestore, Restaurant Group and Auto Trader.

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BT shares are one of the best opportunities in the FTSE 100

| Rupert Hargreaves

Considering their growth and income potential, this Fool believes BT shares are one of the best investment opportunities in the…

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Could the FTSE 250 index touch 25,000 in 2022?

| Manika Premsingh

The FTSE 250 index has seen a continued pick up in 2021, but is the momentum enough to take it…

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How I could make a million in the stock markets starting with £10,000

| Manika Premsingh

It sounds daunting, but it is possible to make a million even by starting out with £10,000 today. Here’s how…

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I’d do this now to welcome a FTSE crash rather than fear it

| Harvey Jones

Today's FTSE crash may panic some, but as an investor who adopts a far-sighted view of building wealth, I'm not…

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UK stock market today: two 9%+ yielding bargains I’d snap up

| Christopher Ruane

With big falls seen in the UK stock market today, our writer identifies two shares now yielding 9% or more…

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2 hot penny shares to buy now

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer looks at two UK penny shares he reckons are currently priced at an attractive level to increase his…

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No savings? No problem. Here’s how I’m building passive income with just £100 a month

| James Reynolds

James Reynolds reveals his plan to build a passive income portfolio by investing just £100 a month into UK dividend…

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3 FTSE 100 stocks under £3 to buy today

| Manika Premsingh

These FTSE 100 stocks are the next best thing to penny stocks. All three of them are priced below £3…

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2 actionable Warren Buffett moves for a stock market crash

| Christopher Ruane

Legendary investor Warren Buffett has plenty of wisdom to share on market crashes. Our writer considers two nuggets he applies…

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2 cheap UK shares to buy if stock markets crash in 2021

| Royston Wild

Royston Wild will go shopping if another stock market crash happens before the end of 2021. Here are two of…

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3 great FTSE 100 stocks for me to buy today

| Manika Premsingh

Today’s FTSE 100 market is as much of a textbook reaction to pandemic fears as they come. For Manika Premsingh…

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Can the IAG share price end 2021 on a high?

| Alan Oscroft

The IAG share price has been dropping as we approach the end of 2021. Will we see any life in…

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This is how I’d aim to generate £1,000 in passive income

| Dan Appleby, CFA

Dividend investing is a great way to build a passive income stream. Dan Appleby explores how he would construct his…

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Can the Nike share price continue its impressive form?

| Charlie Keough

After what has been a solid year for the Nike share price, Charlie Keough looks at whether now is a…

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I’m eyeing up 5 top UK stocks with high dividend yields

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith runs through several top UK stocks in different sectors that could offer him good income opportunities via dividends.

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This FTSE 100 stock has increased its dividend for 42 consecutive years!

| Jabran Khan

Jabran Khan explores a FTSE 100 dividend stock that has increased its payout for 42 years in a row. Is…

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Should I buy shares now for a 2022 stock market boom?

| Christopher Ruane

Instead of a crash, could there be a stock market boom in 2022? Christopher Ruane considers the idea -- and…

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Why I’d buy this crashing FTSE 100 stock on a dip now

| Manika Premsingh

The FTSE 100 stock has seen a big fall in the past year, but according to Manika Premsingh, it is…

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Is this exciting UK stock a buy after its IPO?

| Dan Appleby, CFA

Dan Appleby looks at a UK stock that recently came to market via an IPO. It looks exciting, but is…

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Black Friday sales are set to rise: should I buy this FTSE 100-focused exchange traded fund to benefit?

| Niki Jerath

With UK sales over Black Friday set to rise this year, can a FTSE 100 exchange traded fund be a…

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The FTSE 100 plunges 3%. Is this the start of a major stock market crash?

| Stuart Blair

Due to news of a new, serious COVID variant, the FTSE 100 slumped 3% today. But is this the start…

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2 FTSE 100 dividend stocks to buy if stock markets crash again

| Royston Wild

I'm searching for the best FTSE 100 stocks to buy in the event of another stock market crash. Here are…

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Are we about to see another once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to buy cheap UK shares?

| Kevin Godbold

Does the news of a new Covid-19 variant mean it's time to shop for UK shares or is there a…

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3 UK shares to buy today with £3k

| Rupert Hargreaves

Rupert Hargreaves takes a look at the three UK shares he would acquire for his portfolio today as uncertainty grows.

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Stock market crash: I’m still buying FTSE shares despite ‘horrific’ new Covid warnings

| Harvey Jones

Today's stock market falls have been triggered by the emergence of a new mutant Covid variant, but I don't see…

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How I’d invest in the FTSE 100 in a stock market crash

| Rupert Hargreaves

Rupert Hargreaves takes a look at the FTSE 100 equities he would buy in a stock market crash as uncertainty…

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Will stock markets crash before 2021 ends?

| Manika Premsingh

Stock markets have started the day on a difficult note as a new coronavirus variant emerges. This raises the question…

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2 penny stocks that could be great recovery plays for 2022 

| Manika Premsingh

These penny stocks were badly impacted by last year’s stock market crash. But as the recovery continues in 2022, these…

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Diageo’s share price has risen to 3,800p. What’s the best move now?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Diageo's share price has surged as the world has reopened after the pandemic. Edward Sheldon looks at whether he should…

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Stock market crash: 3 shares I’ve added to my watchlist today

| Harshil Patel

As the FTSE 100 tumbles on virus fears, Harshil Patel considers what he’d do in a stock market crash and…

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The FTSE 100 is down 3% today! Here’s what’s going on

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith talks through the impact of the new variant, B.1.1.529, and what it's doing to the FTSE 100 as…

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Why I think buying Starbucks shares could be a smart move for 2022

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith talks through the growth and new projects at Starbucks, which leads him to think that the shares could…

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2 ‘dirt-cheap’ penny stocks to buy for 2022

| Harshil Patel

The UK stock market is home to dozens of penny stocks. Harshil Patel considers two favourites for his ISA.

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Is Lloyds Bank a UK stock to hold for the long term?

| Kevin Godbold

I don't consider Lloyds a decent dividend opportunity. And it isn't a growth opportunity either. So what kind of stock…

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