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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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Will the Boohoo share price ever return to 400p?

| Roland Head

Roland Head explains why he thinks Boohoo's recent share price crash may be overdone -- and why he might buy…

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Forget Lloyds’ share price! I’d rather buy other cheap FTSE 100 stocks

| Royston Wild

The Lloyds share price looks incredibly cheap on paper. But I think the FTSE 100 bank costs little for a…

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How should I invest my £10k Cash ISA?

| Rupert Hargreaves

Rupert Hargreaves explains the approach he'd use to invest a lump sum of £10,000 from his Cash ISA in the…

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How I invest in dividend stocks and one pick I’d buy now

| Roland Head

Roland Head explains what he looks for in a good dividend stock and provides an example of a FTSE 100…

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The FTSE 100 soars to 19-month peaks! 3 cheap Footsie shares I’d buy today

| Royston Wild

The FTSE 100 has just soared to its most expensive since February 2019. Here are three top-quality blue chips I…

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ASOS vs Boohoo! Which stock should I buy?

| Jabran Khan

The ASOS share price and the Boohoo share price have dipped in recent weeks. Jabran Khan explains which stock he…

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How I’d start investing in stocks with £5,000

| Harshil Patel

Harshil Patel discusses how he’d start investing in stocks with £5,000 to achieve long-term returns.

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3 UK penny shares I’d buy and hold

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane looks at the investment case for three UK penny shares he would currently consider buying for his portfolio.

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2 cheap FTSE 100 stocks with double-digit dividend yields 

| Manika Premsingh

Few stocks offer double-digit dividend yields, and there are even fewer that are cheap and offer capital gains. It doesn't…

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ASOS shares: bull vs bear

| The Motley Fool Staff

We believe that considering a diverse range of insights makes us better investors. Here, two contributors debate ASOS shares.

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This FTSE 100 stock has plunged 13% today! Is it a buy on dip?

| Manika Premsingh

This FTSE 100 stock crashed by 13% after it released its trading update. But is the update really that bad?…

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7 things I need to know before buying Lloyds shares

| Jon Smith

Jonathan Smith runs through several points he notes that are relevant to discuss before deciding whether to buy Lloyds shares.

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What is happening with the TSMC share price?

| James Reynolds

James Reynolds investigates TSMC and considers whether the Taiwanese manufacturer is a fit for his portfolio.

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Lloyds share price goes up 13% in six months, but I won’t be buying it

| James Reynolds

James Reynolds discusses what he thinks is really behind the Lloyds share price rally and whether it will make a…

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As the FTSE 100 recovers, this stock still looks like an incredible bargain to me

| Paul Summers

The FTSE 100 may be setting post-pandemic highs, but Paul Summers thinks this high-yielding heavyweight offers compelling value.

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FTSE 100 hits 19-month high: is it too late to buy cheap stocks?

| Roland Head

Roland Head explains why the FTSE 100 is rising and highlights three dirt-cheap stocks he's been buying for his share…

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My top 5 FTSE 100 shares to buy

| Rupert Hargreaves

Rupert Hargreaves explains why he thinks these are some of the best FTSE 100 shares to buy considering other opportunities…

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Is the Deliveroo share price a bargain ahead of next week’s update?

| Paul Summers

The Deliveroo share price is down 15% over the last month. Will next week's statement help the stock get back…

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Why did the QinetiQ share price crash on Thursday?

| Alan Oscroft

News of a supply chain problem sent the QinetiQ (LSE: QQ) share price tumbling on Thursday. I think I see…

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Should I buy Arrival shares for my portfolio?

| Rupert Hargreaves

Rupert Hargreaves runs the rule over Arrival shares and explains why he thinks the company could earn a place in…

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3 reasons why I think the Ocado share price could fall next year

| Jon Smith

Jonathan Smith explains that with increased competition and an elevated valuation, the Ocado share price could struggle into 2022.

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Why has the Oxford Nanopore share price just jumped 10%?

| Alan Oscroft

The Oxford Nanopore Technologies (LON: ONT) share price has now soared 50% since IPO after a full-year guidance upgrade.

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At a 50% discount, is the THG share price too cheap to ignore?

| Stuart Blair

The THG share price has struggled since its capital markets day earlier this week. But after a 10% rise yesterday,…

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How I’d use £500 a month to create passive income investments

| Harshil Patel

Harshil Patel explains how he would create a passive income from a basket of the best dividend shares.

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3 sinking penny stocks I’d buy today to hold for 10 years!

| Royston Wild

I think these penny stocks are top buys following recent price falls. Here's why I'd buy them today and hold…

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The Cineworld share price has turned a corner

| Rupert Hargreaves

Rupert Hargreaves explains why he thinks the outlook for the Cineworld share price is improving as theatregoers return to splash…

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FTSE 100 index just touched 2-month highs! Here are the top gainers

| Manika Premsingh

The FTSE 100 index crossed 7,200 today for the first time in two months. These levels were last seen before…

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This penny stock is up almost 20% in 2 days! Here’s why it could rise more

| Manika Premsingh

The penny stock has been struggling for the past few months, but this Fool believes that fortune may be about…

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2 common traits in the best FTSE 100 stocks over the past year

| Jon Smith

Jonathan Smith explains some of the areas that have performed well this year, and looks forward to what could be…

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Here are 3 fast-growing FTSE 250 stocks. Would I buy them?

| Manika Premsingh

These FTSE 250 stocks just reported robust trading updates, even though the broader economy is slowing down. Are they good…

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Auto Trader could be a monster stock in the making 

| Hermione Taylor

With new car shortages on the cards and news reports of soaring demand for electric cars, is Auto Trader one…

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Which are my best stocks for beating inflation in 2021?

| James J. McCombie

Inflation is coming. Here are a couple of FTSE 100 stocks that might have the potential to beat it.

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This FTSE 250 stock has reported impressive FY results and an acquisition today!

| Jabran Khan

Jabran Khan delves deeper into a FTSE 250 stock which today reported excellent full-year results and a new acquisition to…

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Why did the IAG share price lead the FTSE 100 on Thursday?

| Alan Oscroft

The International Consolidated Airlines (LON: IAG) share price is heading up this month. Is there further to go before the…

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With its share price soaring, is this one of the best shares to buy?

| Jabran Khan

This Fool delves deeper into a stock who’s share price is soaring. Could it be one of the best shares…

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2 ‘must watch’ FTSE 350 renewable stocks

| James Reynolds

James Reynolds is passionate about the green transition, but knows the sector poses some great risks. In this article he…

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The Diageo share price (LSE: DGE) is up 35% in a year. Peak or pause?

| Cliff D'Arcy

The Diageo share price has soared by 35% in the past year and hit a record high last month. But…

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Despite a share price drop, this penny stock’s potential is too good to miss out on!

| Jabran Khan

This Fool delves deeper into the volatile nature of penny stocks and details one pick he likes despite recent difficulties.

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The Hut Group (THG) shares: bear vs bull

| The Motley Fool Staff

We believe that considering a diverse range of insights makes us better investors. Here, two contributors debate The Hut Group…

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What’s holding the Aston Martin share price back?

| Alan Oscroft

After an early surge, the Aston Martin (LON: AML) share price has steadily lost ground in 2021. What will it…

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