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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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The BP share price is up 73% in a year! Time to buy?

| Charles Archer

The BP share price is at its highest point since March 2020. With the price of oil rising fast, Charles…

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Could the Blue Prism share price rise more before a takeover?

| Christopher Ruane

With the Blue Prism share price having surged due to a takeover bid, could it go higher still? Our writer…

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4 of the best UK shares to buy if the market crashes

| Christopher Ruane

Whether or not there is a market crash, Christopher Ruane considers these four companies as UK shares to buy now…

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3 FTSE 100 stocks to buy for the long term

| Manika Premsingh

These FTSE 100 stocks are among the biggest gainers today, but this Fool reckons that their long-term prospects are good…

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Why I’d buy these 2 penny stocks this October

| Charles Archer

The usual October stock market volatility means that there might be opportunities to buy good penny stocks at low prices…

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After a 9% bounce, can the Lloyds share price keep rising?

| Cliff D'Arcy

The Lloyds share price has rebounded after recent weakness, climbing by 9% in just eight days. What might help the…

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What’s happening with the Royal Mail (LON: RMG) share price?

| Alan Oscroft

After the Royal Mail (LON: RMG) share price plunges, I'm once again back to wondering whether I should buy some…

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Here’s my verdict on the current IAG share price

| Jabran Khan

Jabran Khan delves deeper into the current IAG share price and offers his verdict on whether he would buy shares…

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The NASDAQ had its worst day since March! Is the tech bubble bursting?

| Jon Smith

Jonathan Smith talks through the reasons for the slump in the NASDAQ composite index yesterday, but doesn't think this is…

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Why is the UK stock market going nowhere?

| Cliff D'Arcy

The UK stock market's FTSE 100 index has fallen since mid-June. Also, it's barely moved over five years and since…

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Nasdaq tech stocks are getting crushed. Here’s my move now

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Nasdaq tech stocks such as Apple and Amazon are getting crushed as bond yields rise. Edward Sheldon looks at whether…

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The Nasdaq fall yesterday was its steepest drop since March! What’s going on?

| Charles Archer

The Nasdaq composite index lost 2.8% yesterday. Charles Archer considers why the index fell so hard, and whether there could…

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2 UK shares to buy now for growth

| Christopher Ruane

From his list of top UK shares to buy now for his portfolio, our writer considers two firms whose growth…

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Here’s why the falling BATS share price makes me want to buy

| Alan Oscroft

The British American Tobacco (LON: BATS) share price has collapsed over five years. Here's why I think it could be…

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Shell’s share price is rising. Should I buy the FTSE 100 stock now?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Shell's share price is moving higher as investors move back into reopening stocks. Here, Edward Sheldon looks at whether he…

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As the Next (NXT) share price is boosted by H1 results, should I buy?

| Alan Oscroft

The Next (LON: NXT) share price has soared over the past two years. H1 results look strong, but is the…

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Scottish Mortgage Investment Trust: bull vs bear

| The Motley Fool Staff

We believe that considering a diverse range of insights makes us better investors. Here, two contributors debate Scottish Mortgage Investment…

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This little growth stock could be a big winner in the long run

| Andy Ross

This growth stock with a market cap under £100m has a lot of room for future growth and I think…

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The best shares to buy now in the FTSE 100

| Rupert Hargreaves

Rupert Hargreaves explains why he thinks these are some of the best shares to buy today in the top-tier FTSE…

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What’s going on with the Go-Ahead share price?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

The Go-Ahead share price collapsed after losing a rail franchise, but is this as bad as investors think? Zaven Boyrazian…

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AstraZeneca (AZN) shares gain on acquisition news

| Alan Oscroft

AstraZeneca (LON: AZN) expands its presence in rare disease development with a further acquisition, sending its shares higher.

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As the Darktrace share price slumps, should I buy now?

| Rupert Hargreaves

Rupert Hargreaves explains why he thinks the recent fall in the Darktrace share price presents an opportunity for long-term investors.

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Is this one of the best stocks to buy for October?

| Andy Ross

Could an expected update in October from this high-growth property company make it one of the best stocks to buy,…

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The Moonpig share price is down 24% since June! Here’s what I’d do

| Manika Premsingh

The Moonpig share price has been sliding down since June this year, but is a turnaround in store? Or should…

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Top UK stocks to buy now for the recovery

| Kevin Godbold

There's potential for market recovery on two levels, but I'm also looking beyond mere recovery when building my hit list…

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As the Cineworld share price surges, is it too late for me to buy the stock?

| Rupert Hargreaves

Rupert Hargreaves tries to work out if the Cineworld share price still offers value at current levels after its recent…

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This FTSE 100 stock has crashed by 40% in the last 12 months. Here’s why I’d buy it now

| Nathan Marks

In the past year, while the FTSE 100 index has risen by 20%, Ocado (LSE:OCDO) has crashed by 40%. Here’s…

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Defence contracts could make the Rolls-Royce share price explode! Is it a buy?

| James Reynolds

The Rolls-Royce share price could be seriously undervalued, but will its new defence contracts with the U.S put it back…

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Here’s why I will continue to avoid easyJet shares

| Jabran Khan

Jabran Khan delves deeper into the current state of play with the easyJet share price and explains why he is…

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Why isn’t the Aston Martin share price moving up?

| Christopher Ruane

After a strong performance in the past year, the Aston Martin share price has stalled lately. Our writer assesses whether…

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2 FTSE 100 shares to buy in October

| Suraj Radhakrishnan

Given the turbulent market, I am looking at stable FTSE 100 investments in October. Here are two picks that I…

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Here’s why I prefer cheap UK shares over bonds any day

| Cliff D'Arcy

In this crazy, upside-down world, investors worldwide are paying to lend money to bond issuers. But I much prefer buying…

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2 penny stocks I’d buy before it’s too late

| Manika Premsingh

These penny stocks released their financial updates today, both of which bode well for the stocks, believes this Fool.

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1 FTSE 100 and 1 FTSE 250 stock I’d buy for my investment portfolio

| Manika Premsingh

The FTSE 100 and FTSE 250 stocks have both seen increases in share prices over the past year and over…

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How I’d build passive income streams for the cost of a pint

| Christopher Ruane

Instead of buying a pint or a coffee each day, here's how our writer would use the money to set…

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Is SSE the best renewable energy stock?

| Andy Ross

SSE is attracting the interest of an activist investor. Even without that, this Fool thinks it looks like a really…

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4 UK dividend shares I’d buy in October

| Christopher Ruane

Looking ahead to October, Christopher Ruane would consider adding these four UK dividend shares to his portfolio. Here's why.

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Are easyJet shares better value than Ryanair?

| Christopher Ruane

With aviation merger demand heating up, our writer considers whether Ryanair or easyJet shares could merit a place in his…

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The Rolls-Royce share price was the top riser on the FTSE 100 yesterday. Here’s why

| Charles Archer

The Rolls-Royce share price rose 10% yesterday due to a new contract with the US Air Force. Charles Archer considers…

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3 ways I’d look to realise profits from my long-term FTSE 100 investments

| Jon Smith

Jonathan Smith explains how he would look to tactically sell some of his FTSE 100 investments with the least friction…

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