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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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As the Lloyds share price rises, I’d still consider buying

| Christopher Ruane

Why has the Lloyds share price jumped this week? Christopher Ruane shares his analysis of the FTSE 100 banking stock…

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2 FTSE 100 shares I’d look to buy and hold until 2024

| Andy Ross

These two FTSE 100 shares should reward shareholders with share price growth and income, right through to the next UK…

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The HSBC share price could be fuelled by recent cracking results

| Andy Ross

Does a 79% in pre-tax profit mean the HSBC share price, which has been performing well recently, could rise further…

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UK shares to buy today: 2 FTSE 100 stocks I’d acquire right now

| Rupert Hargreaves

Here are two UK FTSE 100 growth champion shares this Fool would add to his portfolio today to play the…

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Where will the IAG share price go next?

| Paul Summers

The International Consolidated Airlines Group, SA (LON:IAG) share price has more than doubled since October. Is there more upside ahead?

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The Saga share price is up 69%! I still think the stock’s cheap

| Rupert Hargreaves

This Fool explains why he'd still buy the Saga share price, based on its potential, even after the stock's recent…

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3 UK reopening stocks I’d buy and look to hold for 10 years

| Royston Wild

As UK share prices are back on the rise, here are three top reopening stocks I'm thinking of buying for…

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ISA investing: this is what I’m doing about the Next share price right now!

| Royston Wild

The Next share price has leapt by almost two-thirds over the last year. Should I buy the FTSE 100 firm…

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These UK share prices are soaring! Should I buy these stocks in my ISA in May?

| Royston Wild

These UK shares continue to surge in price. Can they continue to rise in May? And should I buy them…

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State Pension worries? I’m buying UK shares in an ISA to try to retire comfortably

| Royston Wild

I'm not going to be complacent about my future by relying just on the State Pension. Here's what I'm doing…

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5 top UK shares to buy now

| Christopher Ruane

Learn about five UK companies in the FTSE 100 that Christopher Ruane would include on his list of shares to…

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FTSE 100 shares: 3 I’m considering for my ISA

| Dan Peeke

There are three FTSE 100 shares that Dan Peeke has been considering for his ISA. But which does he think…

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Why is the Smith & Nephew share the biggest FTSE 100 gainer today?

| Manika Premsingh

The Smith & Nephew share is up by 6% even as the FTSE 100 index stays flat. Why is this…

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As the GSK share price limps along, should I sell my GlaxoSmithKline stock?

| Cliff D'Arcy

The GSK share price is £1 lower today than it was at Xmas 1997. With such awful long-term performance, is…

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Best stocks to buy now: this FTSE stock is high on my list!

| Jabran Khan

Jabran Khan revisits his best stocks to buy now list and looks at this FTSE stock he really likes and…

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Which of these 3 FTSE 100 ‘safe stocks’ would I buy now?

| Manika Premsingh

These FTSE 100 shares have seen softening share prices as investor attention turned to cyclicals and Covid-19 impacted their sales.

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The Reckitt Benckiser share price falls after sales leap. Do I buy Reckitt?

| Cliff D'Arcy

Despite decent quarterly sales growth, the Reckitt Benckiser share price is falling. But Reckitt is on a journey and there…

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Warren Buffett is an investment genius. But these UK fund managers have beaten him

| Harvey Jones

Warren Buffett may be the world's most respected investor but a host of UK-based managers have beaten his performance over…

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2 reopening stocks I’d buy in my Stocks and Shares ISA today

| Royston Wild

I'm scouring UK share markets for companies to add to my Stocks and Shares ISA. Here are two great reopening…

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The Barclays share price is up nearly 30% in 2021. Is it the bank to buy?

| Alan Oscroft

The Barclays share price has stormed ahead of its UK sector rivals. Ahead of Q1 results, I take a look…

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The Rolls-Royce share price is falling: should I buy now?

| Royston Roche

The Rolls-Royce share price is down 5% in the past year. Will the stock drop further or rise? Royston Roche…

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Here’s how I avoid these 5 big mistakes when looking for the best shares to buy

| Harvey Jones

When I go looking for the best shares to buy, I remind myself to avoid these simple mistakes that could…

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The Aviva share price is up 20% in 2021. Should I buy some more?

| Alan Oscroft

After a painful crash in 2020, the Aviva share price has come storming back. Is it a good buy for…

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Are Standard Chartered and NatWest shares a buy for me now?

| Manika Premsingh

Standard Chartered shares and Natwest shares are headed in opposite directions today. But their future trajectories may not be that…

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Why the Avacta share price is due another strong run in May

| Andy Ross

The Avacta share price has had a great 12 months, but I think it could start to fly once again…

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2 shares to buy for the FTSE 100 recovery

| Paul Summers

As the FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) climbs above 7,000 again, Paul Summers picks out two stocks he'd buy for the ongoing…

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The Lloyds share price is up again. Should I buy some more?

| Alan Oscroft

A strong first quarter has given the Lloyds share price a boost and raised dividend hopes. I remain cautiously optimistic.

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2 UK hydrogen and lithium stocks I’m watching

| Christopher Ruane

In the universe of hydrogen and lithium stocks, Christopher Ruane zooms in on two UK shares. He explains his investment…

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3 reasons why I’d buy Royal Dutch Shell shares after its earnings report today

| Manika Premsingh

Royal Dutch Shell delivered strong results today as oil prices rose in early 2021. Here are three takeaways from the…

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Which FTSE 250 food producer stock will serve up a sound investment?

| Peter Taberner

Tate and Lyle and Greencore both dish up good opportunities for FTSE 250 investment in food producer stock due to…

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The Unilever (ULVR) share price has jumped. I’d buy now!

| Paul Summers

The Unilever plc (LON:ULVR) share price has underperformed over the last year, but Paul Summers thinks the stock represents great…

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I’d buy this bargain FTSE 250 stock today

| Stuart Blair

This FTSE 250 stock has performed strongly over the past year. Stuart Blair thinks that its good run is set…

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What will the Cineworld share price do next?

| Royston Wild

The Cineworld share price has retraced after some serious gains since the autumn. Is now the time for UK share…

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ISA investing: this is what I’d do about the cheap Saga share price!

| Royston Wild

On paper, the Saga share price looks too cheap to miss. But is it really all that on closer inspection?…

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Have I missed the boat with Halfords shares?

| Nadia Yaqub

Halfords shares have had a phenomenal run. But will this continue? Here’s my view on the retailer.

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5 FTSE 100 stocks to buy with £5k

| Rupert Hargreaves

This Fool outlines the FTSE 100 stocks he'd buy with an investment of £5k today to profit from the economic…

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3 FTSE 250 stocks I’d buy in May

| Nadia Yaqub

The FTSE 250 index has been making headlines lately. Here are three companies that are members of the index that…

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UK shares to buy now: how I’d invest £5k today

| Rupert Hargreaves

These are the best UK shares to buy now, according to this Fool, who's planning to invest £5,000 in a…

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2 penny stocks I’d pick to ride the travel boom

| Christopher Ruane

As restrictions lift, travel is increasing across the UK. Christopher Ruane picks two penny stocks he thinks could benefit.

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BP shares: should I buy after the FTSE 100 giant released its recent update?

| Jabran Khan

Jabran Khan decides whether he would buy BP shares right now after the FTSE 100 oil giant released a great…

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