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Best British small-cap stocks to buy for February

We asked our writers to share their best UK small-cap stocks to buy in February, including a cinema chain and…

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Top British investment funds for February

A number of Fool.co.uk’s contract writers have revealed their top investment funds for this month. Here's what they chose!

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Is Sainsbury’s now a takeover target?

Sainsbury's shares have surged on stakebuilding by a new investor. Why the interest -- could a takeover be on the…

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Best British shares to buy in February

We asked our writers to share their ‘best of British’ stocks to buy this month, including a brick manufacturer and…

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If you don’t understand it, don’t invest in it

Simple and straightforward financial accounts are often associated with simple and straightforward business models — and with simple and straightforward…

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Just released: the 3 best small-cap stocks to buy right now [PREMIUM PICKS]

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: 5 stocks every Brit should own in 2023 [PREMIUM PICKS]

Our yearly list of “Starter Stocks” is our attempt to answer a simple question: “Where do I go first?”

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Just released: the 3 best dividend-focused stocks to buy right now [PREMIUM PICKS]

Our goal here is to highlight some of our past recommendations that we think are of particular interest today, due…

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9 shares that Fools have been buying!

Our Foolish freelancers are putting their money where their mouths are and buying shares in these equities in recent weeks.

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Spotlight on FTSE retail stocks

Retailers' updates on Christmas trading are coming thick and fast. And there are opportunities in the retail sector for patient,…

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Don’t buy a football club

Richard Branson once quipped that if you want to become a millionaire, become a billionaire first and then start an…

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3 easy-to-keep investment New Year Resolutions

These resolutions won’t make you slimmer, fitter, or faster — but they should improve your investment performance.

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China comes back from the brink

Beleaguered investors looking at the share prices of stricken technology and growth giants like Amazon and Tesla might take heart…

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FTSE stocks: the big risers and fallers of 2022

The FTSE 100 kept its head above water in 2022, but the medium- and small-cap indexes struggled. Here are the…

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Take a walk down Quality Street in 2023

The de-rating of quality stocks has been painful for investors. But it’s in the past.

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Just released: the 3 best growth-focused stocks to buy in January 2023 [PREMIUM PICKS]

Our goal here is to highlight some of our past recommendations that we think are of particular interest today, due…

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Best US stocks to buy for January

We asked our freelance writers to reveal the top US stocks they’d buy in January, which included the makers of…

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Top British dividend stocks to buy for January

We asked our writers to share their top dividend stocks for January, with insurers and investment companies notable inclusions!

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Best British growth shares to buy for January

We asked our freelance writers to reveal the top growth shares they’d buy in January, which included a British multinational…

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Best British small-cap stocks to buy for January

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 shares to buy in January

We asked our writers to share their ‘best of British’ stocks to buy this month, including self-storage and silver companies!

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Are REIT shares a gift-wrapped Christmas treat?

Share prices have fallen and dividend yields have risen in the Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT) sector.

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Top British stocks for investors to buy for 2023

As 2022 closes out, Fool.co.uk's writers have revealed their top stocks for investors to buy in 2023 - including high-street…

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Best British investment funds for 2023

As 2022 closes out, a number of Fool.co.uk's writers have revealed their top investment funds for 2023.

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Do optimists generate superior returns?

Many investors are biased towards the negative. But, believe it or not, things are getting better.

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Just released: the 3 best small-cap stocks to buy in December 2022 [PREMIUM PICKS]

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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Bull vs Bear: Howden Joinery shares

At the Fool, we believe that considering a diverse range of insights makes us better investors. Here, two contributors debate…

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Just released: the 3 best dividend-focused shares to buy in December 2022 [PREMIUM PICKS]

Our goal here is to highlight some of our past recommendations that we think are of particular interest today, due…

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Investing in the African future

We might look at UK-listed firms that have a lot of exposure to the continent.

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What next for Vodafone shares after CEO departs?

A sub-£1 share price, an 8.4% dividend yield, and a CEO heading for the door. But is there value for…

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Just released: the 3 best growth-focused shares to buy in December 2022 [PREMIUM PICKS]

Our goal here is to highlight some of our past recommendations that we think are of particular interest today, due…

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Bull vs Bear: Sage Group shares

At the Fool, we believe that considering a diverse range of insights makes us better investors. Here, two contributors debate…

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Best US stocks for December

We asked our freelance writers to reveal the top US shares they’d buy in December, which included two nods for…

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Best British dividend stocks to buy for December

We asked our freelance writers to share the top dividend stocks they’d buy in December, with healthcare providers and housebuilders…

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Best British growth stocks to buy for December

We asked our freelance writers to reveal the top growth shares they’d buy in December, which included a rare double…

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Best British small-cap stocks to buy for December

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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A better place to hunt for bargains in the FTSE indices

Right now, the UK's two leading indices’ performances have markedly diverged. For real bargains, look in the FTSE 250.

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Spilling the beans on successful investing

You never have to wait long very for a crisis in investing.

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Bull vs Bear: B&M shares

At the Fool, we believe that considering a diverse range of insights makes us better investors. Here, two contributors debate…

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House builder stocks are on the rocks. Opportunity knocks?

Barratt, Persimmon and Taylor Wimpey have been rising, despite a gloomy outlook. Here, I cover valuing house builder stocks and…

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