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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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Just released: December’s lower-risk, higher-yield Share Advisor recommendation [PREMIUM PICKS]

| Mark Rogers

Ice ideas will usually offer a steadier flow of income and is likely to be a slower-moving but more stable…

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Just released: our 3 top small-cap stocks to consider buying in December [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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Recently released: our 3 top income-focused stocks to consider buying in December [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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Just released: December’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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Recently released: the 3 best growth-focused stocks to consider buying in December [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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Are these 2 US growth stocks worth their insane valuations?

| John Fieldsend

Growth stocks across the pond are trading at some pretty prices these days. Are these two stocks worth the plunge…

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I’m building long-term wealth by investing in high-yielding FTSE dividend shares

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones is planning to fund his final years by investing in a balanced spread of FTSE 100 dividend shares.…

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The Diploma share price looks like it’s hit a ceiling. What can we expect in 2025 and beyond?

| Mark Hartley

After the weak results last month, analysts are no longer optimistic about Diploma's share price. Our writer considers its future.

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I’m backing these 2 UK shares to soar again next year

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones is excited by the market-beating performance of these two UK shares in 2024. Now he hopes they can…

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Down 92.5%, is NIO stock the multi-bagger we’ve all been dreaming of?

| Dr. James Fox

Could NIO stock surge 100% over the next 12 months and become another multibagger? Dr James Fox takes a close…

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An 8.6% yield, but down 19%! Is it time for me to start earning passive income by buying shares in this FTSE 250 REIT?

| Stephen Wright

Is a reliable 8.6% yield enough to make this FTSE 250 real estate investment trust one of the best dividend…

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Is the Diageo share price set for a blockbuster comeback in 2025?

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones was happy to see the Diageo share price rise yesterday. It feels like the first time in ages.…

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Should I buy Helium One, possibly the FTSE’s ‘most popular’ share?

| James Beard

After doing some number crunching, our writer’s identified what he believes to be one of the FTSE’s most favoured stocks.…

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Growth Shares

Here are the FTSE 100’s best performers over the last 5 years

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Since 2019, some FTSE 100 shares have risen spectacularly. Here’s a look at the best performers in the index over…

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I could have bought BAE Systems shares for my SIPP but I invested in this defence ETF instead

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Edward Sheldon just put some capital to work within his SIPP, buying an ETF that provides broad exposure to the…

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I’m listening to Warren Buffett – and snapping up cheap shares

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane explains how he’s taking a leaf out of Warren Buffett's book when it comes to building his portfolio.

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1 FTSE 250 stock analysts are calling a ‘Strong Buy’!

| John Fieldsend

This FTSE 250 stock has a fair amount going for it, but is the soft drink manufacturer a screaming buy…

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What’s going on with the Direct Line share price?

| Dr. James Fox

The Direct Line share price is surging on the back of a preliminary agreement that will see the business join…

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£20k in a Stocks & Shares ISA? Consider targeting a £3,121 monthly passive income like this

| Royston Wild

Looking to build a large passive income for retirement? Royston Wild show how a diversified ISA portfolio could build long-term…

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Up 26% this week! Could this FTSE 250 share soar over the next year?

| Mark Hartley

There could be a lot of potential in the mid-cap stocks of the FTSE 250. After a major City bank…

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Can anything stop this FTSE 100 growth machine?

| Stephen Wright

Even the pandemic wasn’t able to halt the progress of FTSE 100 events company Informa. But is the stock still…

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Will the Rolls-Royce share price hit £6 before the New Year?

| Dr. James Fox

At 599.8p, the Rolls-Royce share price has come within a whisper of £6. It’s never been so high, but could…

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2 REITs I’m considering buying to target a long-term passive income!

| Royston Wild

REITs can be great sources of passive income over the long term. Here are a couple from the FTSE 100…

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I’m preparing for a stock market crash in 2025

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer explains why he's acting 'as if' there will be a stock market crash in 2025, not spending time…

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Starting a Stocks and Shares ISA in 2025 could make me a millionaire. Here’s how!

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane outlines a couple of steps he plans to take in the coming year to boost his long-term Stocks…

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Still in pennies, could the ITM Power share price hit £6 again?

| Christopher Ruane

A trading update from ITM Power has boosted our writer's optimism in the prospects for ITM Power despite its share…

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2 undervalued UK shares to consider buying before Christmas

| Mark Hartley

With Christmas around the corner, the retail market is expected to enjoy a huge inflow of revenue. Here are two…

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Dividend Shares

A 13% yield? Here’s the 3-year dividend forecast for a top income share

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith flags up the high dividend forecast for a renewable energy stock that has a good track record of…

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Here’s why I’m shunning Tesco stock despite 2024’s strong share price rise

| Kevin Godbold

I was wrong about Tesco and the share price is soaring, but I'm sticking to my decision to avoid the…

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Should I sell my Unilever shares and buy an S&P 500 tracker instead?

| Harvey Jones

Like many investors, Harvey Jones is impressed by the stellar performance of the S&P 500 index. Should he sell FTSE…

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1 stock I’m avoiding like the plague in today’s market!

| Ben McPoland

Our writer highlights one former stock market darling from the tech sector that he's currently in no rush to add…

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Guinness sales are up, but the Diageo share price is down 

| Kevin Godbold

Demand for Guinness is soaring, so the fallen Diageo share price may be presenting investors with a decent stock opportunity…

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Rolls-Royce shares just did this for the first time ever!

| Ben McPoland

After nearly doubling this year, Rolls-Royce shares are a whisker away from 600p. This means the engine maker has achieved…

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Ouch! This broker has a dreary forecast for the boohoo share price

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith considers some of the latest views from major banks and brokers on the boohoo share price and explains…

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£10,000 invested in Tesla shares before the US election is worth this much now

| John Fieldsend

It will comes as no surprise that Tesla shares got a lift in the aftermath of the US election, but…

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2 FTSE 100 shares I won’t touch with a bargepole in 2025

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones picks out 2 FTSE 100 shares that he promises not to buy at any point in 2025, no…

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2 filthy cheap shares I’d love to buy in an ISA in 2025

| Harvey Jones

Once Christmas is over Harvey Jones intends to go shopping for cheap shares and these two FTSE 100 dividend growth…

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Up 92% in a year! Is my biggest winner my best share to buy for 2025 too?

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones got it spot on when he decided insurer Just Group was the best share to buy this time…

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Down 29% to under £4 and with a P/B of just 1.2, is BP’s share price a must-buy opportunity for me?

| Simon Watkins

BP’s share price has dropped in recent weeks, which raises the possibility of a bargain to be had in addition…

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Shares in this iconic FTSE 250 car firm are down 53% this year, so is it time for me to buy?

| Simon Watkins

This celebrated FTSE 250 car company has seen very tough times recently, but its Q3 results looked more positive, so…

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What’s going on with the BT share price? Analysts say it’s undervalued

| Dr. James Fox

The BT share price has demonstrated plenty of volatility in 2024. Dr James Fox explain why this is and what…

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3 FTSE 250 stocks I’m considering buying for the long run

| Ken Hall

Our writer Ken Hall takes a look at three FTSE 250 stocks across different industries that he considers to be…

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Up 75%! But is the IAG share price likely to crash in 2025?

| Kevin Godbold

The International Consolidated Airlines (IAG) share price has gone parabolic recently, but here's the potential danger ahead.

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2 FTSE 100 shares with strong growth prospects for 2025

| Stephen Wright

Sometimes the best growth prospects aren’t in the most obvious stocks. Stephen Wright looks at two FTSE 100 firms he…

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Which Coca-Cola shares are best for dividend investors to consider?

| Stephen Wright

When it comes to Coca-Cola shares, dividend investors are spoilt for choice. But what’s the difference between the UK-listed stocks…

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