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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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Is JD Sports a value share – or value trap?

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane is considering buying a well-known value share for his portfolio -- but what about the risks? Here he…

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2 stocks on my radar following the UK Budget

| Stephen Wright

As the UK government announces £40bn in tax increases, Stephen Wright is looking at the implications for two stocks he’s…

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Here’s the latest dividend forecast for Legal & General shares

| Alan Oscroft

The big forecast dividend yield suggests investors are cautious over Legal & General shares. That caution might be a bit…

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Buying 12,487 shares of this high-yield FTSE dividend stock gives me a £100 monthly income

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones is wondering how much more he would need to invest in this 6% yielding FTSE 100 dividend stock…

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With a P/E of 7.5 and a 6.8% yield, are HSBC shares a steal?

| Ben McPoland

After rising 89% since September 2021, HSBC shares are currently just off a six-year high. But do they still offer…

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2 ways I’m imitating Warren Buffett when preparing for a stock market crash

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith considers some quotes from Warren Buffett when dealing with volatile markets and explains how he's putting them into…

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Is this 8.2%-yielding income share a bargain or a value trap?

| Christopher Ruane

This UK income share sells for pennies and has a yield of over 8%. Our writer sees merit in the…

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This UK share yields almost 9% — and keeps raising its dividend!

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane highlights some of the strengths and weaknesses he sees in the investment case for a blue-chip UK share…

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As Q3 results give the Standard Chartered share price a boost, should I buy?

| Alan Oscroft

The Standard Chartered share price has had a terrific 12 months, and it's passed under my radar. It might be…

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Next has done it again and the share price looks set to continue its climb

| Kevin Godbold

I'd forget ASOS and boohoo. Next has been quietly succeeding and the share price has been rising as its growth…

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Should I buy GSK shares at £14 after the Q3 trading update?

| Ben McPoland

This writer thinks GSK shares appear very cheap after the Q3 results, making him wonder if now's the time for…

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AMD stock slides as Q3 results miss analyst expectations. Should I sell?

| Mark David Hartley

A highly-anticipated Q3 earnings call has left shareholders disappointed as AMD stock dipped in after-hours trading. Our writer considers his…

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The BP share price fell almost 5% yesterday and another 2% today. Time for me to buy?

| Harvey Jones

The BP share price fell again yesterday, and with oil dropping towards $70 a barrel Harvey Jones doesn't expect an…

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I’m getting ready for a stock market bull run in November and December

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones suffered some outsized losses on the FTSE 100 shares in his portfolio in October, but that only makes…

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Ahead of Q3 earnings, is the Shell share price a bargain?

| Stephen Wright

After BP reported its lowest quarterly profits since 2020, could the Shell share price be set for a fall after…

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After falling 30%, this FTSE 100 aerospace giant could be gearing up for growth!

| Mark David Hartley

Melrose Industries surprised markets this week with a 10% share price jump. Is the FTSE 100 stock ready for recovery?…

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4 stocks that Fools own for passive income

| The Motley Fool Staff

We believe owning some dividend-paying shares for passive income is crucial to ensuring you have a diversified portfolio.

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With a P/E of only 4.8, here’s the Centrica share price forecast

| Alan Oscroft

The Centrica share price is down this year, as forecasts show further earnings falls over the next few years. Here's…

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If I put £20,000 into the FTSE 100, how much passive income would I get?

| Ben McPoland

Our writer highlights a UK bank stock that he'd favour over the entire blue-chip index if he were aiming for…

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Why has NIO stock jumped 53% in just 2 months?

| Christopher Ruane

In just two months, NIO stock has jumped by over half. Our writer explains why he thinks that has happened…

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This FTSE share with a stellar dividend record is now 34% cheaper to buy!

| Christopher Ruane

This FTSE 100 Dividend Aristocrat has raised its payout per share annually for more than half a century. Can a…

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Up 32% in weeks! Is this profitable FTSE 250 share still a bargain?

| Christopher Ruane

This FTSE 250 share is down over half in five years - but has leapt 32% in a number of…

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Just how much higher can the Rolls-Royce share price go?

| Alan Oscroft

Up more than 80% so far in 2024, the Rolls-Royce share price has outstripped my expectations. And some analysts predict…

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Reasons to consider buying HSBC shares right now

| Alan Oscroft

As a solid Q3 gives HSBC Holdings shares a further 2024 boost, I look at what the recent news might…

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If I’d invested £5,000 in Tesla stock 6 months ago, here’s what I’d have now

| Ben McPoland

Our writer looks at the half-yearly performance of Tesla stock and considers whether he should add it to his portfolio…

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3 ways I can try and use the FTSE 100 to profit from the US election next week

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith reviews some of the election promises made and outlines some FTSE 100 shares that could stand to benefit…

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Up 67% over 3 years, but can the HSBC share price keep climbing?

| Kevin Godbold

With the share price near 720p, HSBC's dividend is set to yield around 6.7% for 2025. So is the stock…

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3 nightmare UK shares I’m avoiding

| Paul Summers

Our stock market has its fair share of horror stories. Here are three UK shares that have been giving holders…

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As the Pearson share price gets a Q3 boost, should I buy?

| Alan Oscroft

The Pearson share price has been having a good run in 2024 so far. And the company's Q3 performance is…

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Up 77% this year! How did I miss out on the parabolic growth of this stunning FTSE 250 stock?

| Mark David Hartley

Mark Hartley bemoans a missed opportunity as he investigates why a lesser-known FTSE 250 stock managed to avoid his radar…

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With the BP share price down 25% since April, is the stock worth buying now?

| Kevin Godbold

With the share price lower, the BP dividend's yielding more than 6% and those shareholder payments look secure to me…

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If I’d put £10,000 in Nvidia stock one month ago, here’s what I’d have now

| Ben McPoland

This writer takes a look at the monthly return of Nvidia stock, and also considers whether he'd buy it for…

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After slumping below 56p, is the Lloyds share price back in deep bargain territory?

| Harvey Jones

The recent dip in the Lloyds share price has potentially thrown up a massive buying opportunity, says Harvey Jones. So…

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A penny stock that offers growth, dividends AND value!

| Royston Wild

Searching for the best penny stock? Here's one to consider that could offer plenty for small-cap investors to sink their…

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Forget the S&P 500 – here’s an under-the-radar US stock that I think looks like a bargain

| Stephen Wright

The S&P 500 might be expensive, but Stephen Wright thinks an under-the-radar US oil producer could be an exceptional dividend…

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Here are the latest share price targets for Diageo

| Stephen Wright

With Diageo on a list of stocks Barclays' analysts think could be vulnerable to higher US import tariffs, is the…

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How I’d aim to build a stunning second income of £46,387 a year, starting with £2.50 a day

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones does his sums and finds that investing just a small sum every day could give him a massive…

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Legal & General shares have plunged 18% but yield 9.22%! Bargain buy or value trap?

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones has been disappointed by the performance of his Legal & General shares. But does the FTSE 100 insurer's…

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I’m piling into these 2 defensive stocks as markets brace for the US election

| Mark David Hartley

Global stock markets hold their breath as a neck-and-neck US election race leaves the future uncertain. I'm not taking any…

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Just released: Share Advisor’s lower-risk, higher-yield stock 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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