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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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Is now the time to buy Lloyds shares?

| Royston Wild

The Lloyds share price continues to soar. Can it keep going? And should I invest in the FTSE 100 bank…

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3 top sectors to find generous dividends for passive income

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith explains the three areas that he's looking at when trying to find good stocks to include in his…

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42% profit growth! An S&P 500 stock I’d buy right now

| Stuart Blair

This S&P 500 stock has recently recorded 68% profit growth in its Q4 results. This is why I'd now add…

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£5000 to invest? 3 dividend shares with growth potential I’d buy now

| Harshil Patel

Dividend shares don’t have to be slow-growing. Harshil Patel considers three top picks that offer faster growth potential too.

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Is the Vodafone share price heading to penny stock territory?

| Christopher Ruane

Could the Vodafone share price mean the telecom company becomes a penny stock? Our writer considers the outlook.

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Here’s why the Tesla share price is falling today

| Roland Head

The Tesla (NASDAQ: TSLA) share price has fallen after boss Elon Musk said no contract had been signed for a…

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How I choose green shares to buy

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane explains his approach when it comes to finding and selecting green shares he would consider adding to his…

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4 FTSE 100 stocks to buy ahead of the Bank of England raising interest rates

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith explains which FTSE 100 stocks he's keeping an eye on ahead of the important Bank of England meeting…

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3 common investing mistakes I wish I’d known to avoid

| James Reynolds

James Reynolds reveals three of the common mistakes he wishes he'd known about when he first started investing.

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Why the Rolls-Royce share price fell in October

| Jon Smith

Jonathan Smith explains why the Rolls-Royce share price dipped 5% last month, and what the outlook could be going forward.

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BP reported massive losses today. Here’s why I’d buy it

| Manika Premsingh

The BP share price has corrected today after it reported a big headline loss. Here's why this Fool hasn't been…

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The GSK share price leaps 30% since February. Time to sell?

| Cliff D'Arcy

The GSK share price has surged by over 30% since hitting a low in late February. Following a strong set…

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Is this cheap stock too good an opportunity to miss right now?

| Jabran Khan

Jabran Khan decides if he would invest in this cheap stock or avoid the trap of buying a stock that…

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Why the IAG share price fell 8% in October

| Alan Oscroft

The International Consolidated Airlines (LON: IAG) share price suffered a reversal in October after a strong September. What will happen…

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Is iShares Global Clean Energy UCITS ETF a credible clean energy investment following the COP26 climate summit?

| Niki Jerath

Following the COP26 climate summit, I believe interest in clean energy investments is likely to increase and that this ETF…

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Two passive income ideas I’d consider now

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane highlights two UK dividend shares on the list of passive income ideas he would consider buying for his…

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2 top FTSE 100 shares to buy right now

| Suraj Radhakrishnan

Here are two FTSE 100 shares that operate in booming sectors that I think are excellent growth options for my…

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The THG share price is crashing again. Would I buy at £2?

| Cliff D'Arcy

The THG share price has dived 19% in the past five days and has crashed by over 70% in less…

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The Rolls-Royce share price is a steal at £1.33. Here’s why

| James Reynolds

James Reynolds explains why he's bullish on Rolls-Royce and thinks that newly-announced partnerships and deals mean the share price is…

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Renewable energy stocks: should I invest in the iShares Global Clean Energy ETF?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

The iShares Global Clean Energy UCITS ETF is one of the most popular ETFs in the UK. Edward Sheldon looks…

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Here’s why the Flutter Entertainment share price dropped

| Harshil Patel

The Flutter Entertainment share price dropped after a cut to earnings guidance. Harshil Patel takes a look at what the…

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BP share price drops on Q3 losses, while share buyback commences

| Alan Oscroft

Despite an underlying Q3 profit and a new share buyback programme, the BP (LON: BP) share price fell on Tuesday…

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This FTSE 250 stock rallied almost 50% in October after a takeover announcement. Is it time to buy?

| Dan Appleby, CFA

FTSE 250 stock Playtech has been the subject of a takeover offer. I can see the opportunity here, so will…

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The Darktrace share price plunges 30% in 10 days! Here’s what I’d do now

| Rupert Hargreaves

This Fool explains why he is looking past the Darktrace share price slump to concentrate on the firm's long-term growth…

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Is Tesla one of the best shares to buy right now?

| Rupert Hargreaves

The market thinks Tesla is one of the best shares to buy right now. However, this Fool is not convinced…

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Terry Smith finally buys Amazon stock for Fundsmith Equity! Here’s why

| Paul Summers

Fundsmith Equity manager Terry Smith has long avoided this online giant. So why has he added Amazon (NASDAQ:AMZN) stock to…

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Here’s what I think investors are missing about the Deliveroo share price

| Rupert Hargreaves

The market is spending too much time focusing on the negatives without considering the positives for the Deliveroo share price…

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3 top growth shares to consider buying in November

| Jon Smith

Jonathan Smith explains three top growth shares surrounding current news events such as COP26 and central bank meetings for interest…

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My guide to picking the very best penny stocks in 2022

| Harshil Patel

Finding the best penny stocks can be like searching for a needle in a haystack. Harshil Patel looks at how…

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£1,000 to spend? 3 penny stocks to buy today

| Royston Wild

I'm looking for the best UK penny stocks to buy as we head into 2022. Here are three mega-cheap shares…

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The Unilever share price is down. That’s why I’d buy it for passive income today

| Harvey Jones

The Unilever share price has underperformed lately but today's relatively low valuation and high dividend income yield look tempting to…

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Will IAG and Rolls-Royce shares pay dividends in 2022?

| Roland Head

Roland Head examines the outlook for IAG and Rolls-Royce shares and digs into the numbers. Can these businesses restart dividends…

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2 penny stocks to buy now

| Royston Wild

I'm searching for the best dirt-cheap UK shares to add to my shares portfolio. Here are two top-drawer penny stocks…

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10 of the best FTSE 100 stocks to buy for 2022

| Manika Premsingh

The past year has seen a 30% rise in the FTSE 100 index. But which of its constituent stocks can…

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Will the budget help the Wetherspoon share price get back to 1,700p?

| Nathan Marks

The Wetherspoon share price has been pummelled by the pandemic but could the autumn budget provide a buying opportunity for…

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Winter is coming for the FTSE 100 – but here’s one stock that may beat the odds

| Stephen Bhasera

The Bank of England is poised to raise interest rates, making it even tougher for FTSE 100 companies to be…

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Is the BT share price headed towards a recovery?

| Suraj Radhakrishnan

The BT share price looks like it is making a recovery. Here's why I'm considering an investment in the telecom…

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UK shares: 1 stock to buy with £1K

| Jabran Khan

Jabran Khan is on the lookout for the best UK shares to buy now for his portfolio. Here is one…

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These classy FTSE 250 growth stocks could be FTSE 100-bound

| Paul Summers

Making the jump to the FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) is no mean feat but Paul Summers thinks these two growth stocks…

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Will Shell split up to go green? How would it affect the share price?

| James Reynolds

James Reynolds considers whether a potential split up of Royal Dutch Shell would have a positive impact on the share…

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