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Just released: our 3 top income-focused stocks to buy before 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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5 FTSE flops Fools think have further to fall

| The Motley Fool Staff

These FTSE 350 companies haven't fared too well. And unfortunately, five of Fool.co.uk's freelance writers don't have much confidence in…

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Just released: our top 3 small-cap stocks to consider buying in October [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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Just released: November’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 growth stocks under £1 Fools believe will soar

| The Motley Fool Staff

Not all of these growth shares are penny stocks, since -- at the time of writing -- all their market…

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Just released: the 3 best growth-focused stocks to consider buying in November [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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Recently released: October’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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Best US stocks to consider buying in November

| The Motley Fool Staff

We asked our freelance writers to reveal the top US stocks they’d buy in November, which included a Share Advisor…

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At 538p, is the Rolls-Royce share price really that expensive?

| James Beard

The Rolls-Royce share price has continued its incredible post-pandemic rally causing many to ask whether the stock’s overvalued. Our writer…

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With yields over 8.8%, which of the FTSE 100’s top 5 passive income stocks do I think is the best?

| James Beard

These five passive income stocks are all yielding more than 8.8%. Our writer considers which of them (if any) would…

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Down 13.7% in 7 days, what’s going on with the Lloyds share price?

| James Beard

Our writer looks at recent movements in the Lloyds share price. And asks whether now could be a good time…

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The best investment quote of all time didn’t come from Warren Buffett!

| James Beard

Warren Buffett’s pithy quotes are both relevant and insightful. But the American billionaire didn’t come up with our writer’s favourite.

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Dividend Shares

Here’s a simple 5-stock dividend income portfolio with a 7.5% yield

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

With these five British dividend stocks, one could potentially generate income of around £750 per year from a £10,000 investment.

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If I’d put £10,000 into the FTSE 100’s biggest stock at the start of 2024, here’s what I’d have now

| Roland Head

The FTSE 100’s biggest company has romped away from the index over the last five years, but has fallen behind…

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Is Scancell the best penny stock for me to buy today?

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

The Scancell share price is on fire, jumping by 50% since July! But is this just the tip of the…

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Are we soon to see a skyrocketing stock market?

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

The stock market could be on the verge of surging next year as interest rates fall and innovation takes off,…

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How I’d use £10 a day to build a lifetime of passive income

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

Zaven Boyrazian explains his three-step plan to help generate a passive income in 2024 by putting aside just £10 a…

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Unlocking a £111k yearly second income starting with a £20k ISA!

| Ben McPoland

Taking advantage of a tax-free account to invest in stocks is a smart way to build towards a substantial future…

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Warning! 2 FTSE 100 shares I think could collapse in 2025

| Royston Wild

The FTSE could be in for another strong year in 2025 as interest rates fall. But the outlook may be…

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2 cheap penny stocks for growth AND dividends!

| Royston Wild

Royston Wild thinks these penny stocks are great all-rounder options for his portfolio. At current prices, are they too cheap…

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Best British value stocks to consider buying in November

| The Motley Fool Staff

We asked our freelance writers to reveal their top value shares, including a Share Advisor 'Fire' stock first recommended almost…

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2 reasons why I’ll avoid cheap Barclays shares in November!

| Royston Wild

Barclays shares look like a bona-fide bargain based on predicted earnings. But Royston Wild thinks the FTSE 100 bank remains…

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2 FTSE 100 stocks I’d buy and hold to 2035

| Royston Wild

A lump sum investment in these FTSE 100 stocks could reap massive returns over the next decade and are worth…

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1 FTSE 250 share that can soar like the Rolls-Royce share price

| Muhammad Cheema

The Rolls-Royce share price has grown almost fivefold since the start of 2023. Muhammad Cheema takes a look at a…

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How I’d invest my £20K ISA allowance to target £1,380 of passive income annually

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane explains the approach he'd take to try to generate income of almost £1,400 next year -- and annually…

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2 super-safe dividend stocks that have been paying passive income for decades

| Paul Summers

Income from stocks is never nailed on. But there are a handful of UK dividend stocks that have been incredibly…

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Diageo: time for me to sell this FTSE 100 stock before 5 November?

| Ben McPoland

As the US election draws ever closer, our writer is wondering what to do with this struggling FTSE 100 stock…

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Trading at 28 times earnings, is there value in this FTSE 250 stock?

| Ken Hall

Our writer Ken Hall takes a deep dive into a recent FTSE 250 addition that has rocketed higher since its…

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Market Movers

Amazon stock shoots higher after earnings! Here’s what I think happens next

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith explains why Amazon stock has jumped following the latest results and why the outlook could keep the rally…

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After jumping 10% this morning is this hated FTSE 100 stock suddenly a screaming buy for me?

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones rejected any thought of buying this former FTSE 100 darling in August but after some positive news should…

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Down 12% in a month and yielding 10.7%! Is this November’s best passive income stock?

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones has been building his stake in this ultra-high-yielding FTSE 100 passive income stock. And with its shares dipping…

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With bad news about the ISA limit, here’s what I’d do

| Christopher Ruane

The Budget contained news about the ISA limit for annual contributions being held flat despite inflation. Here's how our writer…

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Down 21%, is the Smith & Nephew share price too cheap to ignore?

| Royston Wild

The Smith & Nephew share price is trading at its cheapest for almost a year. Is now the time for…

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3 shares I’d consider for a Lifetime ISA

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer picks a trio of shares he believes investors should consider for a Lifetime ISA, with a mixture of…

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Here are the latest share price forecasts for BAE Systems

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

The BAE Systems share price has risen around 130% in the last three years. Can it go higher from here?…

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Growth Shares

Down 45% in 2024, is the Burberry share price worth backing for 2025?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

The Burberry share price has tanked this year, losing almost half its value. Is there potential for a massive rebound…

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£8,000 in savings? Here’s how I’d aim for £2,300 a month in passive income

| Muhammad Cheema

With simply a few thousand in savings and £200 a month to invest, Muhammad Cheema looks at a strategy to…

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Up 17% in a day with a 6% dividend yield? I just had to investigate this unusual penny stock

| Mark David Hartley

It’s not every day you see a cheap penny stock with a decent yield and enjoy a sudden growth spurt.…

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As Apple reports record Q3 sales, why’s the share price going down?

| Stephen Wright

The Apple share price is falling but Stephen Wright thinks there’s plenty for shareholders to be positive about – leaving…

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Market Movers

In 1 word, here’s why the Amazon share price is rising after Q3 earnings

| Stephen Wright

As revenues grow 11%, the Amazon share price is on the up. But Stephen Wright thinks that's only part of…

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A UK share with a growing dividend and a yield over 10%

| Roland Head

Roland Head looks at a UK share with a double-digit dividend yield and gives his view on whether this jumbo…

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Fancy a £1,640 second income in 2025? These FTSE 100 and FTSE 250 shares could deliver it

| Royston Wild

With yields well above the FTSE average, these dividend stocks are tipped to deliver a blistering second income next year.

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This ETF is soaring as the gold price booms! Is it time to buy?

| Royston Wild

Investing in an exchange-traded fund (ETF) like this could be an easy, cheap, and lucrative way to ride the gold…

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Value Shares

Is there value in the Lloyds share price after a 14% drop?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Lloyds’ share price has just fallen by more than 10% in the blink of an eye. Is it now in…

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Down 29%, here’s one of my favourite cheap FTSE 100 shares this November

| Royston Wild

With a P/E ratio of just over 10 times, I think this might be one of the best FTSE 100…

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Best British dividend stocks to consider buying in November

| The Motley Fool Staff

We asked our writers to share their top dividend stock for November, including two insurance companies...

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Up 85% but with a P/E of just over 8! Has the Barclays share price jumped the shark?

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones is stunned by the rocketing Barclays share price. Now he's wondering if there is something a little bit…

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After crashing 13% in a day, is Smith & Nephew now a ‘no-brainer’ value stock?

| Ben McPoland

This FTSE 100 share plunged today, leaving our writer to wonder if there's an enticing value stock staring him right…

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