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Best British small-cap stocks to buy for January

| The Motley Fool Staff

We asked our freelance writers to share their best British small-cap stocks to buy in January, including fashion firms and…

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Best British small-cap stocks to buy for December

| The Motley Fool Staff

We asked our freelance writers to share their best British small-cap stocks to buy in December, including a couple of…

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Rockhopper and Empire Metals: the best UK penny stocks to buy today?

| Alan Oscroft

These popular penny stocks have seen their share prices rise in the past year. Here's why I think they could…

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Is this ex-penny stock set for huge growth and dividends?

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

Zaven Boyrazian explores an ex-penny stock in the electronics sector to uncover explosive long-term potential for both growth and dividends.

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Here are 2 very different penny stocks. Should I buy them?

| James Beard

Our writer looks at two penny stocks with different characteristics. But when it comes to deciding which to buy, he…

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2 small-cap stocks that can explode in 2024

| Michael Que

With small-cap stocks underperforming last year, 2024 can be different. Here are two stocks you might not know but are…

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Here’s one exciting healthcare penny stock currently on my radar!

| Sumayya Mansoor

Sumayya Mansoor explains why this penny stock piqued her interest after a positive update and a potentially lucrative breakthrough.

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These red-hot FTSE winners were once penny stocks, and they could have more to give

| Alan Oscroft

Super cheap penny stocks are easy to find. But picking the ones that are most likely to succeed can take…

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2024 could be a big year for small-cap value shares. Here are 3 to look at now

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

The set-up for UK small-cap value shares – which have tanked in recent years – looks very attractive as we…

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2 penny stocks I’d love to buy for my Stocks & Shares ISA today!

| Royston Wild

Investing in penny stocks can be a wild ride at times. But I think the stunning long-term growth potential of…

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One small-cap stock I think could thrive in a recession

| James Beard

With the UK economy struggling to grow, our writer's found a small-cap stock that he thinks will benefit from an…

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2 interesting penny stocks that have caught my eye!

| Sumayya Mansoor

Our writer breaks down these two penny stocks and explains how they could soar. At the same time, both have…

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Why has this penny stock just exploded 121% higher?

| Ben McPoland

Penny stock Angle (LON: AGL) leapt recently following some very encouraging news from the small, AIM-listed company. Should I buy…

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3 penny stocks I’ll be keeping a close eye on in 2024!

| Royston Wild

These penny stocks could explode in value in the New Year. And our investment writer Royston Wild is waiting to…

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At 11p, is this penny stock a screaming buy?

| Mark Tovey

This penny stock popped 20% in a day, following a 150% rally in 2023. Its massive titanium find is driving…

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3 savvy investment ideas for a Stocks and Shares ISA in 2024

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

With a Stocks and Shares ISA come many investment options. Here, Edward Sheldon highlights three areas of the market he’s…

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3 small-cap UK growth stocks that could deliver big returns in 2024

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Edward Sheldon highlights three small-cap growth stocks that appear to have substantial investment potential as we start 2024.

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3 high-growth penny stocks to consider buying for 2024

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Edward Sheldon's been scanning the market for penny stocks with significant potential. Here are three he likes for 2024.

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I’ll be snapping up this rising AI penny stock in 2024

| Ben McPoland

Selling for under £1, this London-listed penny stock is specialising in the exciting fields of artificial intelligence and big data.

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This UK penny stock has rocketed 300% in 2023. Is it too late to buy?

| Paul Summers

Paul Summers takes a closer look at one turnaround penny stock that's delivered massive gains for those brave enough to…

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2 penny stocks to consider buying in 2024

| Roland Head

Buying cheap shares in good quality, profitable businesses could be a good strategy for 2024, says Roland Head. Here are…

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3 penny stocks I think could turn into pounds in 2024

| Alan Oscroft

A lot of penny stocks have fallen further than the bigger ones in 2023. I'm wondering which of them might…

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Down 95.2%, what’s going on with the RC365 share price?

| Dr. James Fox

The RC365 share price rose over 700% in the year to July, before collapsing. Dr James Fox asks what's going…

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2 penny stocks savvy investors should consider buying

| Sumayya Mansoor

Some penny stocks offer hot growth prospects. Our writer breaks down two that investors looking for the next big thing…

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Invest in gold? I think undervalued UK shares could deliver bigger returns

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Taking a medium to long-term view, Edward Sheldon reckons small-cap UK shares – which are very cheap right now –…

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One 9p penny stock I’m loading up on in 2024

| Ben McPoland

This penny stock has fallen more than 50% over the past two years despite encouraging progress being made at the…

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4 penny stocks I’d love to buy for my Xmas stocking!

| Royston Wild

I'm hoping to buy these top penny stocks when I next have the opportunity. I think they could be some…

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Small-Cap Shares

The Petrofac share price just crashed to record lows! Should I buy?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Petrofac’s share price just tanked and a lot of investors have been buying the dip. Here, Edward Sheldon takes a…

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Small-Cap Shares

2024: a once-in-a-decade chance to build wealth with penny stocks?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

A lot of penny stocks and small-cap shares have tanked over the last two years. And Edward Sheldon now sees…

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Is the Shein IPO a nightmare for the boohoo share price?

| Ben McPoland

It was revealed today that Chinese fast fashion giant Shein is preparing to go public in the US. What now…

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3 penny stocks I think could smash through £1

| Alan Oscroft

When we buy penny stocks, we want them to grow past 100p and stop selling for pennies, right? I reckon…

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Could this penny stock soar amid the lithium boom to come?

| Sumayya Mansoor

Our writer takes a closer look at this penny stock which could benefit from an impending lithium boom linked to…

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9% dividend yield! I think this UK penny stock looks like a passive income gold mine

| Stephen Wright

Penny stocks don’t usually appear on Stephen Wright’s list of stocks to buy. But there’s one that he thinks might…

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What’s going on with the RC365 share price?

| Ben McPoland

The RC365 share price has come back down to earth after soaring to quite incredible highs during the middle of…

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Could this falling penny stock soar once more due to the 5G revolution?

| Sumayya Mansoor

Sumayya Mansoor takes a closer look at this falling penny stock and explores whether things could turn around after recent…

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Small-Cap Shares

Call me crazy, but I just bought more of this 60p penny stock

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Edward Sheldon’s investment in penny stock Calnex Solutions hasn’t gone to plan recently. But instead of bailing on it, he’s…

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A 6p penny stock that’s worth a closer look right now

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

This penny stock has started to rise recently. Yet with revenues projected to double in the next few years, there…

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I’d buy this top FTSE small-cap stock with its 4% yield!

| Sumayya Mansoor

Looking past blue chips for a moment, our writer breaks down this burgeoning FTSE small-cap share that she likes the…

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Small-Cap Shares

2 AIM growth stocks to consider buying for 2024

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

The London Stock Exchange’s Alternative Investment Market (AIM) has been known to produce some top growth stocks. Here are two…

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Here’s one penny stock I’m avoiding like the plague right now!

| Sumayya Mansoor

This beleaguered bank is now in penny stock category and this Fool explains why she’s staying away from shares.

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Here’s my golden rule when investing in penny stocks and 1 risky pick I like now

| Ben McPoland

Ben McPoland outlines his thinking on investing in penny stocks and picks out one he likes despite it dropping nearly…

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Is this risky penny stock worth considering?

| Muhammad Cheema

Steppe Cement is a penny stock that faces a few challenges. However, with a yield of 19%, Muhammad Cheema looks…

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