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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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Why Lloyds’ share price could make it a top dividend buy

| Roland Head

Lloyds share price has fallen below 50p again, but Roland Head expects strong dividend growth and is considering buying the…

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Why is the ASOS share price falling?

| Royston Roche

The ASOS share price dropped after the recent trading update. Royston Roche analyses the stock to see if it is…

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Where will the BT share price go in July and beyond?

| Rupert Hargreaves

This Fool thinks the fundamentals supporting the BT share price are improving, which is why he'd buy the stock for…

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6.7% dividend yields! 3 FTSE 100 shares to buy

| Royston Wild

These FTSE 100 shares offer some of the biggest dividend yields in the business. Here's why I think they're among…

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5 UK stocks I’d buy to start investing in August

| G A Chester

G A Chester would want a solid base from which to build out his portfolio. Here are the five UK…

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Why I plan to buy Wise shares

| Rupert Hargreaves

Rupert Hargreaves explains why his love for this company's product means he’s planning to buy Wise shares in the very…

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How I’d earn a passive income for the price of a daily coffee

| Paul Summers

Getting paid for nothing is actually easier than one might think, says Paul Summers. It just requires a small sacrifice…

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5 freedom day shares to buy

| Christopher Ruane

With 'freedom day' fast approaching, Christopher Ruane considers five UK shares to buy now for the benefit of his portfolio.

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How I’d invest £500 if I could only buy one UK stock for life

| G A Chester

G A Chester discusses the options available to him if he had to invest £500 in one UK stock and…

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3 high-yield stocks paying 8%+ to consider buying

| Rupert Hargreaves

Rupert Hargreaves explains why he'd buy these high-yield stocks -- with their 8% dividend yields -- for his portfolio right…

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2 stocks I’d buy over Rolls-Royce

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Right now, UK investors are piling into Rolls-Royce shares. Edward Sheldon isn't convinced that's a good idea. Here are two…

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Why has the FTSE 100 index fallen below 7,000?

| Manika Premsingh

The FTSE 100 index has fallen below 7,000. Why is this happening and what can happen next?

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2 British penny stocks to buy

| Rupert Hargreaves

Rupert Hargreaves explains why he'd buy these two British penny stocks for his portfolio to profit from the UK's economic…

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Apple isn’t the only Warren Buffett stock I’d buy right now

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Edward Sheldon sees Warren Buffett's largest holding, Apple, as a 'buy'. But this isn't the only Buffett stock he'd buy…

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The Cineworld share price is down 50%: time to buy?

| Roland Head

The Cineworld share price has fallen hard since March. Roland Head revisits this turnaround stock and explains why he's turning…

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Top small-cap stocks for July

| The Motley Fool Staff

We asked our freelance writers to share the top small-cap stocks they’d buy this month. Here’s what they chose: Rupert…

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HSBC or Barclays shares: which one would I buy?

| Manika Premsingh

Both HSBC and Barclays have seen a gradual tumble over the past few months. Will it continue? Or is one…

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Could Kanabo be the best share to buy for me for the long-term?

| Manika Premsingh

The Kanabo share price has fallen to less than half its post-listing highs. But can the company’s recent progress reverse…

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4 FTSE 100 shares to own for 10 years

| Royston Wild

These FTSE 100 shares could be some of the best stocks to buy in the UK today. I think they…

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3 FTSE 100 shares to buy today

| Christopher Ruane

Learn what our writer considers to be three shares to buy today for his portfolio, drawn from the ranks of…

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Best stocks to buy now: 2 growth shares

| Rupert Hargreaves

Rupert Hargreaves explains why he believes these are some of the best stocks to buy now for his portfolio of…

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Passive income ideas I’d use with £50 a week

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane explains why some of his favourite passive income ideas are UK shares - and highlights three he would…

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Stock market crash: 3 things that could sink share prices

| Cliff D'Arcy

With US stocks at all-time highs, a lot of optimism is baked into share prices. But what if these three…

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Stocks to buy: here’s where I’d invest £1,000 right now

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer considers how he would invest £1,000 in UK shares now, highlighting two companies as stocks to buy now…

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2 UK shares to buy today at a discount

| Christopher Ruane

With a value investor hat on, Christopher Ruane identifies two UK shares to buy today for his portfolio which trade…

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Here’s how I’d invest £5,000 in the top UK stocks now

| Harshil Patel

Harshil Patel considers the top UK stocks for investing £5,000 in a Stocks and Shares ISA.

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1 mining stock to buy now

| Charles Archer

Bacanora Lithium is a growth mining stock with several potential risks. Charles Archer explains whether he thinks the risks balanced…

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Top meme stock to buy in July

| Charles Archer

Blackberry is a serious investment in the technology of tomorrow. Charles Archer believes the company's pivot from hardware sales to…

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2 of the best dividend shares to buy now

| Roland Head

Roland Head looks at two defensive consumer businesses he thinks could be among the best UK dividend shares on the…

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How I’d invest £100 a month to make £1,000 a year in dividend income

| Jon Smith

Jonathan Smith shows that by setting a realistic investment goal for dividend income, he can plan and forecast better how…

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3 FTSE 250 dividend shares I’d buy for my Stocks & Shares ISA today

| Alan Oscroft

FTSE 250 dividend yields are looking better after 2020's slump. I examine three possibilities for my 2021 Stocks & Shares…

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FTSE 100 stocks: best and worst performers by share price in 2021

| Jabran Khan

Jabran Khan explores the best and worst performers on the FTSE 100 index in 2021 to date, based on share…

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Are Aviva shares the best passive income buy in the FTSE 100?

| Jon Smith

When reviewing the outlook for Aviva shares, Jonathan Smith notes the attractiveness of a 5%+ dividend yield for income investors.

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3 UK shares to buy now

| Rupert Hargreaves

Rupert Hargreaves explains why he would buy these three UK shares that are all experiencing sales growth as the economy…

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Here’s how I think Warren Buffett would invest £1,000 in FTSE 100 stocks right now

| Jon Smith

Jonathan Smith looks at some points legendary investor Warren Buffett has made over the years and applies them to his…

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2 penny stocks to buy right now

| Rupert Hargreaves

Rupert Hargreaves explains why he'd buy these penny stocks for his portfolio today, considering their recovery potential.

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Best stocks to buy now: 2 income shares

| Rupert Hargreaves

Rupert Hargreaves explains why he thinks these are the best stocks to buy now for income to beat inflation and…

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The Gym Group’s share price is rising. Should I buy the stock now?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

The Gym Group's share price has has a great run since November. Edward Sheldon believes it may have climbed too…

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Why did the Avast share price explode this week?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

The Avast share price exploded this week following news of a potential takeover. Zaven Boyrazian takes a closer look at…

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Shares to buy: 2 UK stocks I’d snap up today

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Shares have had a great run over the last year. However, Edward Sheldon is still seeing buying opportunities. Here are…

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