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Just released: January’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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Just released: the 3 best growth-focused stocks to consider buying in January [PREMIUM PICKS]

| Mark Rogers

Highlighting some of our past recommendations we think are of particular interest today, due to a combination of business performance…

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Best British growth stocks to consider buying in 2025

| The Motley Fool Staff

We asked our freelance writers to reveal the top growth stocks they’d buy in 2025, which included two 'Fire' recommendations!

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Best US stocks to consider buying in 2025

| The Motley Fool Staff

We asked our freelance writers to reveal the top US stocks they think investors should think about buying in 2025.

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Best British value stocks to consider buying in 2025

| The Motley Fool Staff

We asked three of our contract writers to reveal their top value shares listed on UK markets for the long…

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5 stocks Fools have bought for growth and dividends

| The Motley Fool Staff

Sometimes, an investor doesn't have to make the choice between buying a growth stock or dividend shares! Some investments offer…

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“The biggest lesson I’ve learned from the stock market in 2024 has been…”

| The Motley Fool Staff

Stock-market investing is subject to ups and downs (but, historically, ups overall!) What are you taking away from this year?

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Just released: December’s 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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Is the stock market about to crash? And what should I do next?

| Royston Wild

The Bank of England has warned a stock market crash could be coming. Is it time to sell up and…

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Recently released: our 3 top small-cap stocks to consider buying now [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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2 dirt-cheap FTSE 250 shares to consider buying in July!

| Royston Wild

These top FTSE 250 shares are on sale right now. And our writer Royston Wild thinks they could be too…

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2 slam-dunk growth stocks I’ve got my eye on for July

| Sumayya Mansoor

Our writer is looking to snap up these growth stocks when she next has some available funds. She explains her…

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1 FTSE 100 stock investors might shun, but I’d snap up in a heartbeat!

| Sumayya Mansoor

Some FTSE 100 stocks have fallen foul of investors. However, that doesn’t mean they’re not good investments for me and…

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Bunzl’s share price rises on profit upgrade! Time to buy for passive income?

| Royston Wild

Bunzl's share price is continuing its recovery after a positive revision to profit forecasts. Should investors consider the FTSE 100…

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Halfords shares are 32% cheaper than a year ago. Time to buy?

| Christopher Ruane

Halfords shares trade on a relatively cheap looking valuation and pay dividends. Our writer pores over the latest results considering…

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2 dirt cheap UK dividend growth stocks to consider stashing in an ISA for decades

| Paul Summers

Some of the best dividend growth stocks comes from lower down the market spectrum, says our writer. Here are two…

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I’d buy 11,987 shares of this UK dividend stock for £1,000 a year in passive income

| Ben McPoland

Ben McPoland considers one out-of-favour dividend stock from the mid-cap index that's carrying a mighty 10.7% yield right now.

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I think this FTSE 100 stock could be a once-in-a-decade buy

| Ben McPoland

This FTSE 100 share has plunged and recently hit a 10-year low. Here are five reasons why I reckon it…

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Can £10 a day turn into a passive income of £50,000 a year? It’s possible!

| Mark Hartley

A passive income of £50,000 a year sounds like a dream come true. £4,000 per month? That could certainly provide…

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Investors think UK shares might soar after the general election! Are they right?

| Royston Wild

If history repeats itself, UK shares could surge following next Thursday's election. Here's one FTSE 250 stock Royston Wild thinks…

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A FTSE 250 growth share I’d buy to target a multibagger return

| Alan Oscroft

I've been looking for a FTSE 250 growth stock to add to my 2024 Stocks and Shares ISA. I think…

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Will the Vodafone share price keep falling?

| Gordon

The Vodafone share price has been on a steady decline for a number of years now, but is there a…

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After its new high last month, is the FTSE 100 losing momentum?

| Christopher Ruane

The FTSE 100 hit a new high last month but has since been losing altitude. Christopher Ruane explains why he's…

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3 FTSE stocks I’m watching ahead of the general election

| Gordon

With an election just around the corner, investors are on the lookout for opportunities. I think I've found three FTSE…

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£20k in a Stocks and Shares ISA? How soon could I turn it into a million?

| Alan Oscroft

I'm looking for the top cheap FTSE 100 shares that I think have the best chance of making a million…

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If I started investing in UK shares today, I’d snap up these two defensive gems!

| Sumayya Mansoor

They say hindsight is a wonderful thing. Here's a snapshot of some UK shares I’d buy if I were starting…

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Turning a £10k ISA into a stunning £67,768 a year second income

| Royston Wild

Investing just in FTSE 100 and FTSE 250 shares can be a great way to build a substantial second income.…

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Is the current IAG share price a wonderful bargain or horrible value trap?

| Sumayya Mansoor

Trading well below pre-pandemic levels, is the IAG share price an opportunity or one to avoid for our writer?

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9.8% dividend yield! Should I scoop up this FTSE 250 share?

| Christopher Ruane

With its near double-digit dividend yield, this FTSE 250 share has caught our writer's eye. But he is also clear-eyed…

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The Lloyds share price has jumped a third in a year. Can it keep rising?

| Christopher Ruane

The Lloyds share price has had a good run over the past year. Yet this writer thinks its valuation still…

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£10K in savings? I could turn that into a second income worth £5,548!

| Sumayya Mansoor

Our writer explains how dreams of a second income can become a reality with a thought-out plan involving investing in…

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Rivian stock looks set to soar today! Should I buy?

| Christopher Ruane

Rivian stock soared in after-hours trading after a big-deal announcement. Our writer shares his view as a strategic long-term investor.…

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Could the AO World share price head back to £4?

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane turns his attention to the AO World share price after the online white goods retailer released full-year results.

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Dividend held! An almost 10% yield makes this UK value stock look interesting

| Kevin Godbold

There's been tough trading for this UK company, but an optimistic outlook means I can't ignore the stock's apparent value…

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Dividend Shares

I searched the FTSE 250 for high-yield passive income stocks. Here are 2 gems I found

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Looking for passive income? These two dividend stocks currently yield over 7%. In the long run, they could provide some…

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2 handy investment trusts that could boost my Stocks & Shares ISA

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith talks through two trusts he feels have long-term potential to pay out income that would help his Stocks…

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Has the Rolls-Royce share price risen too far, too soon?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

The Rolls-Royce share price has soared spectacularly over the last year. Is this justified, or has the stock got a…

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At £28, this FTSE 250 gem still looks 70% undervalued to me

| Simon Watkins

This FTSE 250 food retailer overtook McDonald’s as the UK’s top takeaway breakfast provider, is set for strong growth and…

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At 17%, this dividend stock has the highest yield on the FTSE 250

| Mark Hartley

Grabbing high-yield stocks on the FTSE 250 is a great way to earn extra returns. But is the highest yield…

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Is this high-yield FTSE superstar also one of its biggest bargains?

| Simon Watkins

This FTSE heavyweight looks very undervalued to me, despite soaring profits last year and paying a high dividend that's forecast…

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1 fundamental reason Nvidia stock may continue to rise

| Dr. James Fox

Nvidia stock has surged over 600% since the start of 2023, but that doesn't mean it's overvalued. Dr James Fox…

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Is the Tesla share price becoming a joke?

| Dr. James Fox

The Tesla share price remains steady, but the company's earnings have gone into reverse. Our writer explains what's going on…

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2 FTSE 100 and FTSE 250 stocks to consider for generational wealth

| Royston Wild

Buying FTSE 100 and FTSE 250 stocks can be the key to unlocking long-term wealth. Here are two companies that…

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£20k to invest? 3 steps that could unlock a £36,941 passive income

| Royston Wild

Successful investing often comes down to following a handful of core principles. Here are a few I think could help…

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Here’s how buying FTSE 100 and FTSE 250 stocks can make investors wealthy

| Royston Wild

A balanced portfolio of shares from the FTSE 100 and elsewhere can help stock investors retire in comfort, data shows.

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10 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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£15K in savings? I’d use that to target £400 per week in passive income!

| Sumayya Mansoor

This Fool explains how she would create a passive income stream worth £400 per week through investing in FTSE shares.

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Could this FTSE 250 stock create generational wealth?

| Sumayya Mansoor

On the lookout for the next big story stock that could boost her wealth, our writer delves deeper into this…

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