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Just released: April’s latest small-cap stock recommendation [PREMIUM PICKS]

| Mark Rogers

We believe the UK small-cap market offers a myriad of opportunities across a wide range of different businesses and industries.

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Forget investing for the next five years, 5 stocks that can last forever

| The Motley Fool Staff

Two US-listed stocks, and three right here in Blighty -- find out the names of five businesses that have our…

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Just released: our 3 best dividend-focused stocks to buy before May [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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Want to make your grandchildren rich? Consider buying these UK stocks

| The Motley Fool Staff

Four Fool UK writers share the stocks that they believe have a lot of runway to grow over the long…

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9 stocks that Fools have been buying!

| The Motley Fool Staff

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

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Just released: April’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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5 stocks that Fools think are overvalued

| The Motley Fool Staff

There are a few famous value investors who spring to mind that might take one look at these stocks, and…

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Just released: our 3 top small-cap stocks to buy before May [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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Can May’s winners Legal & General Group plc (+7%), Barratt Developments plc (+11%) and Pendragon plc (+21%) keep charging?

| Royston Wild

Royston Wild considers whether Legal & General Group plc (LON: LGEN), Barratt Developments plc (LON: BDEV) and Pendragon plc (LON:…

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Martin Lewis is bearish on premium bonds. I’m bullish on the FTSE 100!

| Prabhat Sakya

Premium bonds are a relic of the past. It is time to invest this money in the FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX)…

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Should you buy the FTSE 250 index instead of the FTSE 100?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) ETFs are a popular choice amongst UK investors. But if you're looking for extra growth, maybe you…

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At a crossroads: why the FTSE 100 could crash or rocket

| Prabhat Sakya

If Britain leaves Europe, and Donald Trump is elected President, the FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) could crash.

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What will $50 oil do for share prices?

| Alan Oscroft

Rising oil prices could give your investments a boost.

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Hikma Pharmaceuticals plc set for FTSE 100 re-entry and Inmarsat plc for ejection

| G A Chester

Hikma Pharmaceuticals plc (LON:HIK) is expected to join the FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX), with Inmarsat plc (LON:ISAT) set for the boot.

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Lloyds Banking Group plc vs GlaxoSmithKline plc: which is the better growth stock?

| Royston Wild

Royston Wild considers whether FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) stars Lloyds Banking Group plc (LON: LLOY) or GlaxoSmithKline plc (LON: GSK)…

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Are J Sainsbury plc, HSBC Holdings plc and Restaurant Group plc contrarian corkers?

| Royston Wild

Royston Wild considers whether investors should pile into London laggards J Sainsbury plc (LON: SBRY), HSBC Holdings plc (LON: HSBA)…

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Should you buy the FTSE 100 and sell the FTSE 250 to hedge against Brexit?

| Peter Stephens

Could these two transactions help to protect your portfolio against the risk of Brexit?

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Are Tesco plc, BP plc and BHP Billiton plc the craziest stock selections out there?

| Royston Wild

Royston Wild explains why investors should give FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) plays Tesco plc (LON: TSCO), BP plc (LON: BP)…

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Should you buy dividend slashers Barclays plc, Rolls-Royce Holding plc and WM Morrison Supermarkets plc?

| Royston Wild

Royston Wild considers whether FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) plays Barclays plc (LON: BARC), Rolls-Royce Holding plc (LON: RR) and WM…

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Will cash beat the FTSE 100 in 2016?

| Peter Stephens

Should you ditch the FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) and pile into cash?

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Could your pension fund manager put you out of a job?

| Roland Head

If your pension focuses too heavily on the FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX), you may be missing out on profits from genuine…

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3 growth greats for your shares portfolio! AstraZeneca plc, Diageo plc and Wizz Air Holdings plc

| Royston Wild

Royston Wild explains why profits should pump higher at AstraZeneca plc (LON: AZN), Diageo plc (LON: DGE) and Wizz Air…

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Should you buy Marks and Spencer Group plc, Dixons Carphone plc and Babcock International Group plc following today’s updates?

| Royston Wild

Royston Wild considers whether investors should pile into FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) giants Marks and Spencer Group plc (LON: MKS),…

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Dividend chasers can’t afford to miss FTSE 100 stars Admiral Group plc, Vodafone Group plc and International Consolidated Airlns Grp SA!

| Royston Wild

Royston Wild explains why income chasers need to check out FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) plays Admiral Group plc (LON:ADM), Vodafone Group…

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Why I’m avoiding FTSE 100 growth duds Rio Tinto plc, Centrica plc and Pearson plc

| Royston Wild

Royston Wild explains why FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) stalwarts Rio Tinto plc (LON: RIO), Centrica plc (LON: CNA) and Pearson…

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Don’t overlook the ‘secret’ strengths of these 3 FTSE 100 firms

| G A Chester

These three FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) stocks are under-appreciated, says G A Chester.

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Is gold a better buy than the FTSE 100?

| Peter Stephens

Should you ditch the FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) to buy gold?

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Why Lloyds Banking Group plc should be dealing above 115p!

| Royston Wild

Royston Wild explains why shares in Lloyds Banking Group plc (LON: LLOY) are due for a hefty re-rating.

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Are Aviva plc, GlaxoSmithKline plc and Royal Dutch Shell plc the FTSE 100’s best bargains?

| Royston Wild

Royston Wild considers whether FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) plays Aviva plc (LON: AV), GlaxoSmithKline plc (LON: GSK) and Royal Dutch…

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Will small caps beat the FTSE 100?

| Prabhat Sakya

Should investors buy into growth stocks or FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) shares?

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easyJet plc, British American Tobacco plc and Legal & General Group plc: 3 FTSE 100 growth AND income stars!

| Royston Wild

Royston Wild explains why easyJet plc (LON: EZJ), British American Tobacco plc (LON: BATS) and Legal & General Group plc…

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Should you buy Next plc, Thomas Cook Group plc and Cineworld Group plc following today’s news?

| Royston Wild

Royston Wild considers whether investors should pile into Next plc (LON: NXT), Thomas Cook Group plc (LON: TCG) and Cineworld…

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The FTSE 100 is insanely expensive. Buy!

| G A Chester

Is the FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) massively overvalued?

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Fancy a 9%+ per year return? Here’s how you could do it…

| Peter Stephens

A total return of over 9% per annum may be easier than you think.

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Are ARM Holdings plc, Unilever plc and Bunzl plc the FTSE 100’s best growth bets?

| Royston Wild

Royston Wild explains why FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) heavyweights ARM Holdings plc (LON: ARM), Unilever plc (LON: ULVR) and Bunzl…

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1 month to go until the FTSE 100 collapses?

| Peter Stephens

Will the FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) fall sharply in around four weeks' time?

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Should you buy Burberry Group plc, SSE plc and Assura plc following today’s updates?

| Royston Wild

Royston Wild takes a look at recent updates from Burberry Group plc (LON: BRBY), SSE plc (LON: SSE) and Assura…

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The FTSE 100 is about to crash. Get ready to buy!

| Royston Wild

Royston Wild explains why a possible FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) crash could provide plenty of opportunity for savvy investors.

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Forget short-term pain: buy Barclays plc, BT Group plc and BAE Systems plc for long-term gain

| Royston Wild

Royston Wild explains why FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) stars Barclays plc (LON: BARC), BT Group plc (LON: BT-A) and BAE…

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Will shares or property make you a millionaire in the next decade?

| Peter Stephens

Should you pile into property or shares right now?

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How the FTSE 100 could surge to 7,000 this year

| Kevin Godbold

Could a post-referendum relief rally catalyse a FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) bull run?

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Why does the FTSE 100 constantly lag the S&P 500?

| Peter Stephens

Here's why the S&P 500 (INDEXSP:.INX) has been a much better place to invest than the FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX).

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IMF says that Brexit could send shares tumbling

| Prabhat Sakya

If Britain leaves Europe, the consequences would be frightening.

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Should you be buying Tesco plc and Next plc after recent sell-off?

| Bilaal Mohamed

Bilaal Mohamed asks whether you should taking advantage of the recent sell-off in Tesco plc (LON: TSCO) & Next plc…

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Lloyds Banking Group plc, Vodafone Group plc and Persimmon PLC: The FTSE 100’s Hottest Dividend Stars?

| Royston Wild

Royston Wild looks at the payout prospects of FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) stars Lloyds Banking Group plc (LON: LLOY), Vodafone…

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Will the FTSE 100 be unaffected by Brexit?

| Peter Stephens

Will shares in the FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) react negatively to Britain leaving the EU?

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Should you snap up ~7% yielders Royal Dutch Shell plc, HSBC Holdings plc and Legal & General Group plc?

| Royston Wild

Royston Wild runs the rule over the dividend prospects of FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) stalwarts Royal Dutch Shell plc (LON:…

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Why Tesco plc (-8%), BHP Billiton plc (-7%) and Restaurant Group plc (-55%) should keep on sinking

| Royston Wild

Royston Wild explains why share prices should continue to struggle at Tesco plc (LON: TSCO), BHP Billiton plc (LON: BLT)…

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