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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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“The last FTSE 100 stock I’d sell in a recession is…”

| The Motley Fool Staff

It's well worth considering some recession-resiliant stocks as part of a diversifed portfolio. Here, our free-site writers offer up their…

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Markets Are Cheap. Will They Get Cheaper?

| Malcolm Wheatley

Some investors are selling — but others are looking for bargains.

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Why Investors In Royal Dutch Shell plc and BP plc Should Welcome The Depressed Oil Price With Open Arms

| Dave Sullivan

This Fool explains why investors in Royal Dutch Shell plc (LON: RDSB) and BP plc (LON: BP) should be more…

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Where Next For The FTSE 100?

| G A Chester

G A Chester revisits earnings fundamentals for clues to where the FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) is heading next.

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Has The Bear Market Given Investors An Opportunity To Buy Lloyds Banking Group plc, NEXT plc & The Restaurant Group plc On The Cheap?

| Dave Sullivan

Is this bear market a chance to buy Lloyds Banking Group plc (LON: LLOY), NEXT plc (LON: NXT) and the…

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Could The FTSE 100 Fall To 3,500 Again?

| Roland Head

The FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) may continue to fall, but this Fool thinks that smart investors should be buying, not selling.

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Be A Bull In A China Shop

| Jack Dingwall

What To Do When The Markets Are Falling.

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Have We Just Witnessed The Shortest Bear Market Of All Time?

| Peter Stephens

Will 2016 be remembered as the year of the 1 day bear market?

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Why I’m Not Buying A FTSE 100 Tracker Fund

| Kevin Godbold

I'm buying shares in this market pullback, but not the entire FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) index.Here's why.

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This Bear Market Is A Buying Opportunity!

| Peter Stephens

Shares are falling, which means it is the time to buy!

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Keep calm and carry on investing Foolishly

| Harvey Jones

If you can keep your head while other investors lose theirs, this crash will make you richer, says Harvey Jones

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The Figures Don’t Lie: Be Greedy When Others Are Fearful

| Rupert Hargreaves

Selling your investments now could damage your investment returns for the rest of your life.

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Forget Fear: Why The FTSE 100 Can Still Yield Terrific Returns!

| Royston Wild

Royston Wild trawls the FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) to reveal an array of terrific stock stars.

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Why I’m More Bullish On The FTSE 250 Than The FTSE 100

| Peter Stephens

While the FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) has huge appeal, the FTSE 250 (INDEXFTSE:MCX) could offer superior returns

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Is The FTSE 100’s 4.5% Dividend Yield Too Good To Be True?

| Owain Bennallack

VIDEO: One Fool puts the FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) under the spotlight.

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FTSE 100: Why 2016 Is The Year Of The Active Investor!

| James Skinner

My thoughts on what 2016 has in store for the FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) and why it is time to…

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Is The FTSE 100 A Screaming Buy?

| Owain Bennallack

VIDEO: One Fool takes a closer look at the FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX).

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Why RBS IS Wrong To Recommend Selling The FTSE 100

| Peter Stephens

Here's why the FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) may prove to be a 'buy' rather than 'sell' in 2016.

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Shares Are Best In 2016 (Even If Interest Rates Do Rise!)

| Dave Sullivan

Dave Sullivan still thinks that investing in shares should form part of anyone's diversified income portfolio, even if interest rates…

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FTSE 100 Plunges On China And Oil Concerns, But It’s Still A Buy!

| Peter Stephens

Despite facing major short-term challenges, the FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) still has huge potential.

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The Best New Year’s Resolution You Could Ever Make

| Peter Stephens

Here's why investing more in 2016 could benefit you in years to come.

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The FTSE 100 vs Small Caps: Which Will Win In 2016?

| Alan Oscroft

Will the FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) turn the tables on small cap shares in 2016?

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Why I Think The FTSE 100 Will Hit 7,000 Again In 2016

| Dave Sullivan

Dave Sullivan believes that the FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) can hit 7,000 points in 2016, despite the wall of worry ahead.

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Why The FTSE 100’s Second Worst Start To The Year Ever Is Good News For You

| Alan Oscroft

Buying opportunities galore as the FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) starts the New Year with a 2.4% plunge!

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Are 2015’s FTSE Dogs Tullow Oil plc, Home Retail Group plc And Amec Foster Wheeler plc Set to Become The Stars Of 2016?

| Dave Sullivan

Dave Sullivan assesses whether 2015's dogs Tullow Oil plc (LON: TLW), Home Retail Group plc (LON: HOME) and Amec Foster…

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Should You Follow The Herd And Buy Glencore plc, Royal Dutch Shell plc and Tesco plc?

| Dave Sullivan

This Fool considers a selection of the most popular share purchases from the last week. Should you jump on 'bargain'…

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Top Of The Stocks – Can DCC plc, Hargreaves Lansdown plc And Taylor Wimpey plc Soar Again In 2016?

| Dave Sullivan

Dave Sullivan reviews 3 of the best FTSE 100 performers of 2015. Can DCC plc (LON: DCC), Hargreaves Lansdown plc…

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My FTSE 100 Prediction For 2016

| Peter Stephens

Here's what I think will happen to the FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) in 2016

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Where Is The FTSE 100 Santa Rally?

| Kevin Godbold

It's not too late for the FTSE 100 (LON: FTSE) to elevate with Christmas spirit

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4 Reasons To Invest In Equities in 2016

| Jack Dingwall

Why should you invest in equities in 2016? Here are 4 very good reasons to help your investment planning.

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Happy Christmas (Austerity Is Over)

| Prabhat Sakya

We've been through a lot. But it looks like the worst is past.

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What To Do Now The FTSE 100’s Below 6,000!

| Royston Wild

Royston Wild looks at where Britain's elite index could be headed now.

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The FTSE 100 Has Already Peaked: Next Stop 5,500

| Rupert Hargreaves

It looks as if the FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) is set to fall further, even after recent declines.

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Why The FTSE 100 Is A Perennial Disappointment

| Peter Stephens

This is why the FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) has had such a poor recent past performance.

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Is The FTSE 100 Now A Contrarian Investor’s Paradise?

| Owain Bennallack

VIDEO: One Fool puts the FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) under the spotlight.

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Should You Buy The FTSE 100 Ahead Of A Santa Rally?

| Rupert Hargreaves

Is the FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) set for a Santa Rally this year?

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How HSBC Holdings plc And BP plc Could Resurge In 2016

| Kevin Godbold

Prospects could improve for battered HSBC Holdings plc (LON: HSBA) and BP plc (LON: BP) during 2016

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Will The FTSE 100 Maintain Its 25% Growth Rate?

| Peter Stephens

Can the FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) continue its stunning performance of the last 3 months?

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Could A US Rate Hike Actually Be Good News For THE FTSE 100?

| Harvey Jones

It is about time the FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) -- and the world -- faced down its fears about rising interest…

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3 Stocks Set To Join The FTSE 100: Worldpay Group PLC, Provident Financial plc & DCC PLC ORD EUR0.25

| G A Chester

Worldpay Group PLC (LON:WPG), Provident Financial plc (LON:PFG) and DCC PLC ORD EUR0.25 (LON:DCC) are set to enter the FTSE…

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Will The FTSE 250 Keep Beating The FTSE 100?

| Peter Stephens

Should you invest in the FTSE 250 (INDEXFTSE:MCX) rather than the FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX)?

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