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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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Should I invest £1,000 in the S&P 500 in October?

| Ben McPoland

Our writer takes a look at the S&P 500's remarkable run and wonders whether he should invest some cash into…

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A cheap ex-penny stock I’d buy for the electric vehicle revolution

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

This under-the-radar ex-penny stock is already surging, but could it skyrocket as the EV revolution starts to boom before 2030?

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Can buying penny shares really make me rich?

| Alan Oscroft

Are penny shares a route to quick riches, or a pit for investors to throw all their money into? Or…

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1 UK growth stock that could soar 81%, according to select City analysts

| Ben McPoland

This investor takes a look at one under-the-radar growth stock that brokers in The City are bullish on. Is it…

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3 dirt cheap small-cap UK shares to consider buying this month

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

There are a lot of bargains to be found on the London Stock Exchange today. Here are three small-cap UK…

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This under-the-radar value stock could soar 93%, say analysts

| Ben McPoland

A City broker reckons this value stock could almost double. With an 8% dividend yield on offer too, I've had…

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This penny stock once looked destined for big things! What’s happened?

| Sumayya Mansoor

Sumayya Mansoor had high hopes for this penny stock in the past but the wheels look to have come off…

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2 cheap penny stocks to consider buying for 2025!

| Royston Wild

Investing in penny stocks can be a high-risk strategy. But spectacular growth potential makes these cheap small caps worth a…

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Why has this penny stock exploded 130% higher this year?

| Charlie Carman

This AIM-listed penny stock started the year below 12p but now trades for 27p. Charlie Carman delves into the reasons…

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Here’s 1 UK stock that I think will soar in the next FTSE bull market

| Ben McPoland

This investor in AIM-listed hVIVO (LON:HVO) reckons the UK stock could continue rising higher after today's strong interim results.

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Helium One Global is up 344%! Should I buy this penny share at 1.1p?

| Ben McPoland

Investors have been snapping up Helium One Global (LON:HE1) in recent weeks. Should I add this penny share to my…

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1 penny stock I just had to buy at 10p!

| Ben McPoland

This investor added a penny stock to his Stocks and Shares ISA recently. Here, he explains why he's bullish on…

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Is Avacta the best ex-penny stock to buy today?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

The Avacta share price is up 250% in five years, but can this ex-penny stock maintain this momentum, or is…

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I’m looking for the next big thing. Are penny stocks the answer?

| Sumayya Mansoor

Everyone is on the hunt for the next big story stock that could catapult their holdings and wealth. Could penny…

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The UK stock market’s lagging behind in tech. Could this thriving AIM stock change that?

| Mark Hartley

The UK stock market's full of hidden gems waiting to emerge as the next big thing. Mark David Hartley sees…

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This UK AI stock has surged 53% in 2024 as profits draw near!

| Ben McPoland

This small AI-powered UK stock has rocketed higher so far this year but still remains around 42% lower than its…

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Why I believe beleaguered penny stock Petrofac is worth holding on to

| Gaurav Sharma

Despite its slump to penny stock status, I am holding on to Petrofac for its strong order book and tough…

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2 penny stocks to consider for growth and income!

| Royston Wild

These UK penny stocks offer a brilliant blend of above-average dividend yields and attractive growth estimates. Here's why they could…

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This ex-penny stock’s tipped for a 175-235% surge by City analysts!

| Ben McPoland

Select analysts reckon this 28p former penny stock has the potential to double or even treble investors' money in the…

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Is ITM Power the best near-penny stock to buy in August?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Shares of ITM Power have been as volatile as penny stocks, but is the green hydrogen business finally getting back…

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This FTSE small-cap stock could rise 75% says one top broker

| Ben McPoland

Our writer takes a look at a very interesting little FTSE stock and considers whether he should add it to…

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I reckon these 2 penny shares are hidden gems worth a closer look!

| Sumayya Mansoor

Some penny shares are well-known, whereas many others go under the radar, but that doesn’t necessarily mean they aren’t potentially…

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3 of the best penny stocks for growth, dividends, and value!

| Royston Wild

Looking for top penny stocks to buy? Royston Wild believes these UK small-cap shares could prove lucrative investments in the…

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Here’s how I’d invest to try and unlock £63,000 in annual passive income

| Ben McPoland

This Fool highlights a UK stock that could drive some tasty returns in future to help build a portfolio that…

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I’d snap up this growth stock at 29p without hesitation!

| Ben McPoland

This writer shines a light on one growth stock in the small-cap space whose price has nearly doubled in the…

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At 58p, is Lloyds actually a penny stock? And is it a buy today?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Lloyds continues to trade below a pound, but now that interest rates have surged, will the bank break through this…

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Should I look to buy Rosebank shares after the IPO?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Edward Sheldon's looking for high-quality growth shares to buy for his portfolio. Should he put some money into Rosebank Industries…

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Is there a fortune hidden in this 19p penny stock?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

This penny stock looks set to benefit from one of the biggest trends on the planet today, and Edward Sheldon…

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Here’s a 75p penny stock that has the potential to almost triple!

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Zaven Boyrazian looks at an up-and-coming natural resource penny stock that's potentially on track to thrive as demand for copper…

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2 profitable ex-penny shares to consider for an ISA

| Ben McPoland

Our writer highlights two small caps that were penny shares not too long ago. Both are posting rising profits and…

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2 penny stocks to consider buying while their prices are still cheap

| Mark Hartley

With many FTSE 100 stocks now overbought, investors may consider digging deeper to uncover penny stocks with room to grow.

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This 96p AI penny stock could rise 49%, say City brokers

| Ben McPoland

Ben McPoland highlights a penny stock trading for less than a quid that looks set for impressive growth over the…

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Can penny stocks create generational wealth?

| Sumayya Mansoor

Some penny stocks have the potential to soar, but many fail quite early. Our writer explores the chances of finding…

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A once-in-a-decade opportunity to buy these 2 penny stocks this cheaply?

| Alan Oscroft

I've been watching these two penny stocks for a long time. And right now, I think they might just be…

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At a price of 1.2p, could penny share Kore Potash deliver huge gains?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Investors have been piling into penny share Kore Potash recently. Here, Edward Sheldon looks at its potential and provides his…

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1 penny stock I’d buy today while it’s 63p

| Ben McPoland

This penny stock's down 70% since last March, yet could be set for a big comeback as the firm rebuilds…

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1 delicious penny stock I reckon can deliver juicy returns and growth

| Sumayya Mansoor

This food delivery penny stock has experienced a surge in performance and uptake recently. Our writer is excited by its…

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Will this penny stock be the next Nvidia?!

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Nvidia shares have exploded 29 times in value since 2019, but can this semiconductor penny stock do the same? Zaven…

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This cheap penny stock could skyrocket in the electric vehicle revolution!

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Zaven Boyrazian explores a UK penny stock that’s been on a downward trajectory, despite the critical role it could play…

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1 penny stock I reckon has legitimate potential to soar

| Sumayya Mansoor

Despite a turbulent time recently, Sumayya Mansoor explains why she believes this under-the-radar penny stock could be a diamond in…

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