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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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I’d invest £5k in these top UK shares

| Rupert Hargreaves

Rupert Hargreaves explains why he thinks these UK shares are some of the best on the market to buy today…

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Why I’m buying cheap UK shares now to hold for a decade

| Jon Smith

By having a long-term mindset, Jonathan Smith explains why buying cheap UK shares now can help to boost his returns…

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3 top stocks to buy in August

| Manika Premsingh

This Fool’s top stocks to buy in August are from among those companies that will release their results next month. 

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1 tech stock I’d buy with £1,500 right now

| Jon Smith

When looking for exciting tech stocks to invest in, Jonathan Smith looks in detail at Roku, a streaming and hardware…

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Should I buy Vodafone shares just for the 7% dividend yield?

| Nadia Yaqub

Vodafone shares pay an attractive level of income. But is this the only reason why I should buy the stock?…

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The FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) rose last week. Can it continue?

| Charlie Keough

After a 2% rise last week, here, Charlie Keough assesses what the rest of 2021 and beyond may hold for…

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The Boohoo share price is below 300p. Is now a buying opportunity?

| Nadia Yaqub

The Boohoo share price has fallen in 2021 so far. So should I buy now? Here I look at the…

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4 of the best penny stocks to buy in an ISA

| Royston Wild

I think these four penny stocks could be considered too good for me to miss. Here's why I'd buy the…

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The Darktrace share price is over 700p. Can it rise further?

| Stuart Blair

The Darktrace share price has risen over 100% since its IPO. Does this mean that it's the time to bank…

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Why the Unilever (#ULVR) share price could continue to struggle

| Andy Ross

Recent results have the #ULVR share price lower and Andy Ross thinks the share price could dip further, even as…

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These are my best stocks to buy now from sectors well placed to benefit!

| Jabran Khan

Jabran Khan details some of his best stocks to buy now within sectors that have flourished since the pandemic began…

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8% dividend yields! 2 of the best FTSE 100 stocks to buy

| Royston Wild

These FTSE 100 stocks offer dividend yields of between 7.2% and 8% today. Here's why they could be some of…

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The best FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) shares to buy in August

| Alan Oscroft

As the FTSE 100 has been having a shaky July, which stocks should I buy for August and beyond? I…

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Is now a good time to buy UK shares?

| Jabran Khan

Jabran Khan looks at some UK shares across the FTSE index and examines if now is a good time to…

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Should I buy Cineworld shares now?

| Jabran Khan

Jabran Khan examines if now is the time to buy beleaguered Cineworld shares after freedom day last week and if…

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Is the Barclays share price cheap at 167p?

| Jon Smith

Jonathan Smith looks at both sides of the coin regarding the valuation of the Barclays share price based on current…

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Are Darktrace shares worth buying now?

| Nadia Yaqub

Darktrace shares have been rising since its public listing. But I’m concerned over the recent news relating to the stock.

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The best penny stocks to buy this August!

| Royston Wild

I'm scouting for some of the best UK shares to buy for my investment portfolio. Here are three top penny…

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Here are the most popular stocks that young UK investors are buying

| Jon Smith

Jonathan Smith shares his key takeaways after looking at the most popular stocks currently being bought by younger investors.

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Fundsmith’s Terry Smith would buy stocks like this to beat inflation

| Paul Summers

Fundsmith Equity manager Terry Smith doesn't seem too concerned about rising inflation. Paul Summers looks at why this might be.

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Will the Barclays and Lloyds share prices recover in 2021?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

The share prices of Barclays and Lloyds are rising. Zaven Boyrazian takes a closer look at these bank stocks and…

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This under-the-radar FTSE 250 stock looks great value to me

| Paul Summers

Paul Summers takes a closer look at a tasty slow-and-steady growth stock from the FTSE 250 (INDEXFTSE:MCX) that has just…

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3 ways I’m trying to beat the FTSE 100 this year

| Jon Smith

From seeking added returns from dividend income to actively picking stocks within the FTSE 100, Jonathan Smith tries to beat…

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Here’s why the DiDi share price is crashing

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

The DiDi share price continues to crash following rumours of incoming legal penalties from Chinese regulators. Zaven Boyrazian investigates.

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The BT share price could rise after this key investment

| John Town

In this article, Motley Fool contributor John Town examines what this latest investment might mean for the BT share price.

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3 penny stocks to buy in an ISA in August

| Royston Wild

I'm scanning UK share markets for some of the best low-cost stocks to snap up. Here are three top penny…

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I’d avoid the Rolls-Royce share price and buy this FTSE 100 stock instead

| Rupert Hargreaves

Rupert Hargreaves explains why he believes this FTSE 100 stock could be a much better buy than Rolls-Royce shares.

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Why did the Ultra Electronics share price explode last Friday?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

The Ultra Electronics share price exploded following a potential acquisition offer. Zaven Boyrazian takes a closer look at the potential…

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FTSE 100 stocks: 2 to buy

| Rupert Hargreaves

Rupert Hargreaves explains why he'd buy these two FTSE 100 stocks for his portfolio today, considering their growth potential.

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Is this FTSE 100 bank stock worth buying?

| Charles Archer

The Bank of England has just lifted restrictions on UK banks paying dividends. Is now the time for me to…

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FTSE 250 stocks: 2 to buy

| Rupert Hargreaves

Rupert Hargreaves explains why he'd buy these two FTSE 250 stocks for his portfolio as a way to invest in…

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I’d buy this dirt-cheap FTSE 250 stock right now

| Nadia Yaqub

This FTSE 250 stock delivered an encouraging trading update. I can’t ignore the cheap valuation so here’s why I’d buy…

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I’d buy this FTSE 100 stock now that it’s paying a special dividend

| Nadia Yaqub

This FTSE 100 stock just delivered another fantastic trading update. It’s also paying a special dividend. Here’s why I’d buy…

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What’s going on with the Aviva share price?

| Paul Summers

After a strong 12 months, the Aviva plc (LON:AV) share price has been flagging in recent weeks. Would Paul Summers…

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The Darktrace share price has more than doubled! Should I buy?

| Paul Summers

The Darktrace plc (LON:DARK) share price has exploded since its IPO. Paul Summers weighs up the pros and cons of…

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Forget the Lloyds share price! I bought this FTSE 100 stock instead

| Royston Wild

Is the Lloyds share price REALLY too good to miss? Here's why I decided to buy this other FTSE 100…

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2 FTSE 100 shares to buy in August

| Roland Head

This Fool’s been looking for FTSE 100 shares to buy in August. These companies provide exposure to growth at home…

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

| Royston Wild

I'm looking for some of the best low-cost UK stocks to buy this August. Here are a few top penny…

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Can the IAG share price hold out until the end of 2021?

| Alan Oscroft

The IAG share price has been in a slump since March, as Covid continues to devastate the travel business. How…

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3 top UK shares to buy for August

| Royston Wild

I'm searching UK share markets for some of the best stocks to buy in August. Here are three top British…

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