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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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Purplebricks: one of the best UK penny stocks to buy right now?

| Royston Wild

I'm searching for the best penny stocks to buy this August. Could Purplebricks be the top low-cost UK share I've…

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Renewable energy stocks: here’s where I’d invest £1,000 right now

| Jon Smith

With renewable energy stocks becoming increasingly popular, Jonathan Smith outlines some favourite shares from this area that he'd buy.

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Why has the Eurasia Mining (EUA) share price flopped?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

The Eurasia Mining (EUA) share price is on a downward trajectory, despite having enormous growth potential. Zaven Boyrazian investigates.

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3 reasons why the Rolls-Royce share price jumped 10% last week

| Jon Smith

Jonathan Smith explains several reasons behind the move higher in the Rolls-Royce share price last week, including the half-year results.

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3 of my top ideas to boost my Stocks and Shares ISA returns this year

| Jon Smith

Jonathan Smith talks through ideas for his Stocks and Shares ISA, including making use of idle cash and reinvesting dividend…

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What’s going on with the Meggitt share price?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

The Meggitt share price exploded last week following an acquisition offer. But this deal may not succeed. Zaven Boyrazian explains.

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The Kanabo share price is surging! Time to buy?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

After months of lacklustre performance, the Kanabo share price is finally on the rise. Zaven Boyrazian investigates what's behind this…

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2 FTSE 100 shares to buy

| Rupert Hargreaves

Rupert Hargreaves explains why he believes these are some of the best FTSE 100 shares to buy, considering their growth…

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Could this help the IAG share price take off?

| Rupert Hargreaves

Rupert Hargreaves explains why he thinks recent travel changes could help the IAG share price if travellers return to the…

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Can the Moderna share price keep rising?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

The Moderna share price has surged more than 450% in 12 months. But this explosive growth may soon be over.…

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Have Royal Mail shares passed their peak?

| Rupert Hargreaves

Royal Mail shares have been struggling recently and Rupert Hargreaves thinks he knows why the stock has started to underperform…

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Scottish Mortgage Investment Trust: is now a good time to invest?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Scottish Mortgage has had an incredible run, rising 330% over the last five years. Edward Sheldon looks at whether he…

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Best UK dividend stocks: 2 FTSE 100 shares I’d buy today

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

The London Stock Exchange is home to many income stocks. But not all are created equal. To find the best…

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Should I buy FTSE 100 bank stocks BARC, HSBA, LLOY, NWG and STAN?

| G A Chester

G A Chester runs the rule over the five recovering FTSE 100 bank stocks, Barclays, HSBC, Lloyds, Natwest and Standard…

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How I’d invest £10,000 in UK shares for passive income

| John Town

Don't we all want to make our money stretch that bit further? Here, John Town details how he would use…

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Here’s why this penny stock jumped almost 30% last week

| Paul Summers

Paul Summers reflects on a great week for a penny stock he's backed for years. This Fool reckons the share…

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How to start investing in stocks

| Harshil Patel

Investing for the first time? Harshil Patel looks at how he’d start investing in stocks and shares.

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3 high-risk, high-reward penny stocks

| Paul Summers

Penny stocks have the potential to deliver life-changing returns if picked well. Here are three high-risk plays that Paul Summers…

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Why I would buy these FTSE 100 stocks to hold for a decade

| Rupert Hargreaves

Rupert Hargreaves looks at the competitive advantages that could help make these FTSE 100 stocks good investments to buy and…

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Why has the Cairn Energy share price risen sharply?

| Andy Ross

The Cairn Energy share price is up 40% in just a week as it steps closer to resolving a major…

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The Rolls-Royce share price jumped this week. Would I still buy?

| G A Chester

Results this week have further boosted Rolls-Royce's rising share price. G A Chester reappraises his bullish view of the stock…

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4 ‘almost’ penny stocks I’d buy in an ISA

| Royston Wild

These four UK shares all trade just above the penny stock marker of 100p. Here's why I think they could…

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4 penny stocks I’d buy right now

| Royston Wild

I'm searching for some of the best low-cost UK shares to buy today. And I'm thinking of buying these four…

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As the Deliveroo share price surges should I buy the stock?

| Rupert Hargreaves

Investors have been flocking to the Deliveroo share price recently, but Rupert Hargreaves thinks the stock's performance could be short-lived.

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How I’d target passive income of £500 a month

| Christopher Ruane

UK dividend stocks are among our writer's favourite passive income ideas. Here is how he would use them to try…

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Will the HSBC share price break out of the £400-£450 bracket in 2021?

| John Town

HSBC have reported good profits in their second quarterly report. In this article, I examine what effects this may have…

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3 ‘nearly’ penny stocks to buy

| Royston Wild

I've been looking for the best UK penny stocks to buy for my ISA in August. Here are three slightly-more-expensive…

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Is this why the Lloyds share price keeps falling?

| Rupert Hargreaves

Rupert Hargreaves tries to figure out why the Lloyds share price keeps falling despite the firm's improving fundamentals and economic…

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Is Cineworld’s share price too cheap to miss?

| Royston Wild

So Cineworld's share price has collapsed from March's post-crash highs. But does this correction represent a fresh buying opportunity?

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3 cheap UK shares! Time to buy?

| Royston Wild

I don't need to spend an arm and a leg to try and build my wealth with British stocks. Here's…

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Rolls-Royce shares: 3 reasons why I’d buy

| Rupert Hargreaves

Rupert Hargreaves reviews the three reasons why he believes Rolls-Royce shares are a speculative buy at their current price.

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2 UK shares to help my portfolio beat rising inflation

| Andy Ross

UK shares could be hit if inflation rises to 4% and yet in both the short and long term these…

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The Wise share price is climbing. How much further will it go?

| Rupert Hargreaves

Rupert Hargreaves explains why he thinks the Wise share price may struggle to build on recent gains, considering its current…

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3 top UK shares to buy in August 2021

| Chris MacDonald

Motley Fool contributor Chris MacDonald considers three top UK shares with defensive attributes in this current environment.

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Dividend stocks: 3 best shares to buy 

| Manika Premsingh

Dividends are rising across FTSE 100 and FTSE 250 stocks. But one sector in particular is promising for Manika Premsingh.

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I’d invest £1,000 in this high growth stock

| Manika Premsingh

This AIM-listed stock has seen great growth over the past year and chances are that it can continue to look…

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3 FTSE 100 shares to buy in August

| Kevin Godbold

Strong trading and upbeat expectations are among the reasons I'd buy these FTSE 100 shares for August and beyond for…

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3 penny stocks I’d buy for income and growth

| Rupert Hargreaves

Rupert Hargreaves takes a look at three penny stocks he'd buy for his portfolio, considering their income and growth potential.

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How I’d start investing with £100,000 today

| Rupert Hargreaves

Rupert Hargreaves outlines the trusts, stocks and funds he'd buy if he was able to start investing with a big…

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The Ceres Power share price has more than doubled. Should I buy?

| Christopher Ruane

The Ceres Power share price has been falling lately but it's still doubled in the past 12 months. Christopher Ruane…

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