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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!

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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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Just released: the 3 best growth-focused stocks to buy in April [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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“The last holding I’d want to sell in my Stocks and Shares ISA is…”

| The Motley Fool Staff

Happy New Tax Year, to all Stocks and Shares ISA owners! The £20,000 allowance has reset -- will you be…

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This FTSE 100 stock continues to fall! Should I buy shares?

| Jabran Khan

This Fool takes a closer look at a FTSE 100 quality assurance stock. As the shares continue to fall, is…

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Here’s how I’m using £200 a month to retire at 50

| Dylan Hood

This Fool takes a look at how he is investing £200 each month to build a retirement fund using compounding.

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2 top dividend stocks to buy in August

| Charlie Keough

In this article, this Fool picks out two top dividend stocks he's buying this month to combat spiking inflation.

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Recession is looming — is it time to invest in the stock market?

| Dylan Hood

Fears of a long UK recession are mounting, driven by global issues and rising interest rates. Is now the time…

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Hidden gems: these 2 FTSE 100 shares look ready to take off

| Suraj Radhakrishnan

I think I have found two FTSE 100 shares that hold explosive potential at current levels. And they are currently…

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Should I buy Abrdn shares just for the 9.1% dividend? 

| Suraj Radhakrishnan

Abrdn shares looks dirt-cheap for my passive income portfolio. But can the asset manager sustain this sky-high yield in the…

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Why I’d buy this FTSE 100 share to fight inflation!

| Charlie Keough

Rising inflation is causing panic among investors. Here, this Fool picks out a FTSE 100 share he thinks can help…

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Will the BP share price continue to soar after strong Q2 earnings?

| Finlay Blair

The BP share price has risen 40% in the last year. Will a strong set of second-quarter earnings boost it…

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What are the top 5 FTSE 100 shares?

| Michelle Freeman

The FTSE 100 is a popular hunting ground for shares to buy -- but what really makes a share top…

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Is the BT share price a bargain or value trap?

| John Choong

Having outperformed the FTSE 100 for large parts of the year, the BT share price is now down 5%. So,…

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Why BP shares could pay me more than dividends if I buy in August

| Henry Adefope, MCSI

With its half-year results today, this Fool explains why August may signal the time for him to add BP shares…

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2 top FTSE 100 shares to buy in August for big dividends

| Charlie Carman

Our writer considers a pair of FTSE 100 shares with dividend yields over 5% that he'd buy for his passive…

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Is the Lloyds share price low enough to buy now?

| Michelle Freeman

At 43p, the Lloyds share price looks like good value. But with large challenges ahead, can it return to being…

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Are Rolls-Royce shares worth a buy in August?

| John Choong

Rolls-Royce shares saw a 9% increase last month. With a stock market recovery possibly on the cards, are its shares…

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2 top FTSE 100 shares to buy before the market rebounds!

| Andrew Woods

Andrew Woods explains why a potential recovery in the stock market is prompting him to add these two FTSE 100…

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Should I buy more Rolls-Royce shares while they’re still under £1?

| Andrew Woods

Although Rolls-Royce shares have been volatile, Andrew Woods gives an insight into why he's prepared to add to his holding…

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The BT share price fell yesterday! Here’s what I’m doing

| Charlie Keough

After a strong start to the year, the BT share price took a hit yesterday. Here, our writer delves into…

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After its latest results, are GSK shares a buy?

| Charlie Keough

GSK shares have had a strong year. As this continued yesterday in its latest update, this Fool explains why he'd…

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Up 106% in a year! The fastest-growing FTSE 100 share is still a bargain

| Suraj Radhakrishnan

Airtel Africa is the top performing FTSE 100 across the last two years. And despite this explosive growth, I am…

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Centrica share price: 2 good reasons it may burn hotter yet!

| Michelle Freeman

As things cool down in the UK, the Centrica share price keeps rising. This Fool sees that trend continuing.

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At 815p, are Scottish Mortgage shares a buy?

| Charlie Keough

After a prosperous period, Scottish Mortgage shares have lagged in 2022. Here, this Fool explains why he'd buy.

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Is now the perfect time to buy Burberry shares?

| John Choong

Burberry recently released a trading update for its Q1 performance. Its share price has risen 5% since. So, should I…

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Could the Lloyds share price finally be back on its way up? 

| Suraj Radhakrishnan

While the Bank of England mulls over another interest rate hike, I think the Lloyds share price stands to gain…

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2 UK dividend shares I’m buying to hold through volatile times!

| Finlay Blair

These two UK dividend shares offer high sustainable yields. That is why I'm turning to them to boost my passive…

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Earnings preview: Lloyds, Shell, Unilever

| John Choong

Earnings releases are a key moment for stock prices. So, here's what to expect from three big FTSE firms reporting…

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Director dealings: Aviva, Royal Mail, Deliveroo

| John Choong

Director dealings can indicate whether a company's doing well. So, here are this week's biggest insider transactions at three FTSE…

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Up 9%, are Rolls-Royce shares finally changing course?

| Suraj Radhakrishnan

With signs of a recovery growing stronger and exciting new deals, this Fool looks at Rolls-Royce shares in detail.

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2 FTSE 100 stocks to buy hand over fist!

| Andrew Woods

Andrew Woods sets out the reasons why he thinks these two FTSE 100 stocks are set for growth over the…

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Here’s how a £500 passive income plan could help me retire early

| Suraj Radhakrishnan

Here’s how I'm looking to supercharge my simple £500-a-month passive income strategy to earn £1,000 a month

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Rolls-Royce shares are in hyper innovation mode! Should I buy?

| John Choong

Rolls-Royce just announced a flurry of exciting news. Should I buy the shares while the firm has so many developments…

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How I’m following Warren Buffett when buying stocks!

| Charlie Keough

Here, this Fool explains two tips he takes from legendary billionaire investor Warren Buffett when buying stocks.

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3 top FTSE 100 stocks to buy now

| Andrew Woods

Andrew Woods takes an in-depth look at these three FTSE 100 companies to see if they've got the potential to…

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Is the Lloyds share price really the bargain I think it is?

| Andrew Woods

Andrew Woods uses P/E ratios to better understand whether the current Lloyds share price presents a unique and cheap buying…

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Here’s why I bought this FTSE 100 stock for dividends and growth!

| Jabran Khan

This Fool explains why he added a FTSE 100 stock to his portfolio with a specific focus on returns and…

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Are Taylor Wimpey shares a buy at £1.20?

| John Choong

The Taylor Wimpey share price has been on a downward trajectory this year. So, could now be a buying opportunity…

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Earnings preview: Royal Mail, Howden Joinery, Dunelm

| John Choong

Earnings releases are a key moment for stock price. So, here's what to expect from three big FTSE firms reporting…

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I was right about the Rolls-Royce share price! Here’s what I’m doing now

| Andrew Woods

Amid recent volatility, the Rolls-Royce share price has been quite steady. Andrew Woods talks through his recent share purchases and…

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Renewable energy boom: 1 top FTSE 100 share I’d buy

| Suraj Radhakrishnan

With the green energy movement gathering pace, this Fool looks at a FTSE 100 share that is steadily taking over.

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How high can the BT share price go?

| Finlay Blair

The BT share price has performed well in 2022. Our writer asks if the telecom giant is positioned well to…

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Director dealings: Rolls-Royce, Lloyds, Vodafone

| John Choong

Director dealings can indicate whether a company's doing well. So, here are this week's biggest insider transactions at three FTSE…

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