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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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Here are analysts’ S&P 500 forecasts for 2025

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

The S&P 500 index has delivered strong returns this year. And analysts at major Wall Street firms expect 2025 to…

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Buying this UK share was my biggest ISA mistake in 2024

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones had high hopes for Wickes Group when he bought the shares in September. Yet instead of holding the…

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Why this falling FTSE 100 stock could be entering my Buy zone

| Ken Hall

This writer takes a look at a beaten down FTSE 100 stock that has been sliding lower. Has it reached…

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The M&G dividend yield’s almost 10% — and the share’s looking cheap!

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane explains why he’s optimistic that the 9.8% M&G dividend yield is as attractive as it looks, especially given…

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3 ISA mistakes that set me back

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

If Edward Sheldon hadn’t made these investing mistakes when he was younger, his ISA balance would most likely be significantly…

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After crashing 51% this FTSE 250 stock yields a stellar 5.51% with a P/E under 10!

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones is tempted by this FTSE 250 stock. It may have fallen on hard times, but there's a brilliant…

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After plunging 55%, does this stock’s eye-watering 10% yield offer a lucrative second income?

| Mark Hartley

Mark Hartley is enticed by the potential second income offered by this FTSE 250 dividend stock. But is the falling…

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Should I follow Hargreaves Lansdown investors and buy FTSE 250 stock Pets at Home?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

UK investors have been piling into this cheap FTSE 250 share over the last week. Edward Sheldon is wondering if…

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Here’s the forecast for Nvidia stock through to 2027! It may shock you

| Dr. James Fox

Think Nvidia stock is expensive? Think again. Dr James Fox explains why Nvidia could still be vastly undervalued based on…

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Here’s how investors can consider saving and investing £5 a day to make £2,575 a month in passive income!

| Simon Watkins

Contrary to popular belief, very big passive income in the form of share dividends can be generated despite having nothing…

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Down 6% from its post-rights issue high, does National Grid’s share price look a bargain to me?

| Simon Watkins

National Grid’s share price has dipped recently, raising the possibility to me of a bargain to be had, but how…

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What’s the best stock for me to buy in today’s market?

| Stephen Wright

In a stock market concerned with political unrest, economic uncertainty, and artificial intelligence, Stephen Wright has a relatively uncomplicated idea.

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1 big mistake to avoid with a Stocks and Shares ISA

| Stephen Wright

Protection from taxes is a big advantage of a Stocks and Shares ISA. But it only matters if investors can…

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The Lloyds share price hasn’t peaked, analysts say

| Dr. James Fox

Dr James Fox explores the forecast for the Lloyds share price as analysts remain bullish on this British banking behemoth…

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4 reasons I’m avoiding cheap Lloyds shares in December!

| Royston Wild

Lloyds' shares look spectacularly cheap at the moment. But Royston Wild believes they could end up costing him money in…

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£10,000 to invest? These 2 cheap dividend shares could deliver a £780 passive income for me

| Royston Wild

Looking for ways to supercharge a passive income in 2025? Here are two top dividend shares I'm considering for my…

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Best US stocks to consider buying in December

| The Motley Fool Staff

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

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Investing £5,000 in a Nasdaq 100 index fund 5 years ago would be worth this much now

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

Zaven Boyrazian looks at the Nasdaq 100 index’s performance since December 2019. Has investing in an index fund been good?

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Why the Tesla share price rocketed 38% in November

| Ben McPoland

Our writer considers the reasons for the recent red-hot Tesla share price performance. Is now a good time for him…

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Why NIO stock fell 13% in November

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith flags up a couple of key factors that he believes contributed to the fall in NIO stock over…

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Which of these UK stocks is the better bargain in December?

| Stephen Wright

Stephen Wright thinks Diageo and Senior are very different UK stocks with very similar prospects. But which one offers better…

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Mistakes to avoid when investing in the FTSE 100!

| Dr. James Fox

The FTSE 100 offers great near-term valuations and dividend yields, but Dr James Fox believes investors should be wary when…

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Here’s why the Scottish Mortgage share price jumped 9.2% in November

| Ben McPoland

The Scottish Mortgage share price has been outperforming indexes over recent weeks. Ben McPoland digs into some reasons why.

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Why the IAG share price rocketed 24% in November

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith explains why the IAG share price did so well last month, citing three factors at work that helped…

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I think Tesla stock’s overpriced. So why not short it?

| Stephen Wright

Our author thinks Tesla stock has got ahead of itself since the US election. So why not put his money…

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Here are the dividend forecasts for 2 passive income stocks to consider this December

| Mark Hartley

These passive income stocks offer some of the highest dividends on the FTSE at almost double the market average! Is…

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£5,000 of 9.2%-yielding Legal & General shares could make me £599 a month in passive income over time!

| Simon Watkins

Legal and General shares remain a top passive income stock in my core portfolio holdings, with a 9.2% yield and…

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With a 10.4% yield, P/E ratio of 9.9, and a P/B of 0.37, is this FTSE 100 stock a no-brainer buy for me?

| James Beard

Using a range of popular valuation measures, this FTSE 100 stock appears to offer tremendous value for money. So is…

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Down nearly 18% from its 52-week high, is the Lloyds share price now a screaming buy for me?

| James Beard

In recent weeks, the Lloyds share price has under-performed the wider market. Could this be the buying opportunity that I’m…

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As BAE Systems’ share price drops 14% should I buy more?

| Simon Watkins

FTSE 100 defence giant BAE Systems recently reiterated strong growth guidance, leaving its share price looking significantly undervalued to me.

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After an 18% jump on its 2024 results, is it too late for me to consider buying this FTSE 100 hidden gem?

| Simon Watkins

This FTSE 100 technology firm unveiled very strong 2024 results recently and a big share buyback, but is it too…

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£5,000 invested in Rolls-Royce shares in 2023 would have made this much by now

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

Rolls-Royce shares have been one of the best-performing UK FTSE 100 investments over the last two years. But how much…

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£5,000 invested in Lloyds shares in 2023 would be worth this much now

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

Lloyds shares and other banking stocks have thrived in 2024, but has it been a good investment for shareholders who…

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Why are investors blowing a raspberry at this FTSE 250 stock?

| James Beard

After a successful IPO, the share price of this FTSE 250 stock's fallen. Our writer looks at the reasons and…

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Here are my favourite growth shares to buy today

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

Zaven Boyrazian highlights two long-term UK growth stocks he’s recently bought ahead of 2025 from his 'best shares to buy…

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A 7% dividend yield but down 16%! Is this mining giant a no-brainer?

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

This FTSE 100 mining titan has taken quite a tumble, but the dividend yield's now high, and long-term tailwinds might…

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3 S&P 500 stocks that could surge under Donald Trump as US president

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

These three S&P 500 companies are all set to benefit from Trump’s planned policies, so they might be set to…

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£5,000 invested in a FTSE 250 index fund during Covid would be worth this now

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

Zaven Boyrazian looks at the FTSE 250 index’s performance since the pandemic ravaged the world. Has an index fund been…

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£5,000 invested in the FTSE 100 at the start of 2024 would be worth this now

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

The FTSE 100's up by double-digits, but it’s Britain’s banks that are stealing the show. Here’s how much profit investors…

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2 high-yield dividend shares to consider for a BIG second income in 2025

| Royston Wild

Looking for ways to make a market-beating second income next year? You might want to take a look at these…

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