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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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These REITs could deliver thousands in passive income over the next 10 years

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Investing £5,000 in each of these dividend-paying property companies could generate passive income of more than £500 a year.

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After crashing 54% in 5 years can the Vodafone share price ever recover?

| Harvey Jones

The Vodafone share price has been falling for the entire millennium and Harvey Jones can't bring himself to believe that…

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A company insider just bought 2,916,666 shares of this penny stock!

| Ben McPoland

This penny stock in my ISA has lost over half its value this year. But with directors buying shares recently,…

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Where will the boohoo share price go next? Here’s what the forecasts say

| Alan Oscroft

Faltering fashion favourite boohoo's share price is hitting the headlines. Sounds like it might be time to take stock of…

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After jumping 20% in a year here’s the latest forecast for the Aviva share price

| Harvey Jones

It's been a terrific year for the Aviva share price after a lengthy spell in the doldrums. Harvey Jones examines…

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With £20k in an ISA, here’s how I’d aim to turn it into a £6,800 second income

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

Earning a chunky second income with dividend-growth stocks can take time but, in the long run, a dedicated strategy can…

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How I’d target a £3.7m SIPP with just £350 a month

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

Zaven Boyrazian explains how to leverage SIPP advantages to build a multi-million-pound portfolio with just £350 to invest each month.

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Up 80% in 2024! 1 incredible growth stock I’m buying next for my ISA

| Ben McPoland

Ben McPoland sets out the reason for adding surging growth stock Nu Holdings (NYSE:NU) to his Stocks and Shares ISA…

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Should I buy more Diageo shares for my Stocks and Shares ISA?

| Ben McPoland

This investor in Diageo is wondering what to do with the FTSE 100 spirits giant as it continues to flounder…

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These 3 investing steps could make me an £11,680 passive income!

| Royston Wild

If I was starting out on my investing journey, here's how I'd try to build a robust passive income with…

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I’d aim for a million buying less than 15% of the FTSE 100!

| Christopher Ruane

Can this writer aim for a million by buying only 10 or 12 shares? He thinks so -- and explains…

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With a spare £400, here’s how I’d start buying shares in massive businesses!

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer uses his stock market experience to explain how he'd start buying shares on a limited budget if he'd…

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Will Tesla stock help me become an ISA millionaire?

| Paul Summers

The incredible gains seen in Tesla stock last week have likely made some UK investors very rich indeed. Is it…

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Here’s what £20,000 of Lloyds shares could net me in passive income

| Paul Summers

Despite soaring in 2024, Lloyds shares still boast a great dividend yield. Would our writer be willing to invest his…

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My £10-a-day plan to retire early on passive income!

| Christopher Ruane

With a daily investment of £10 over the long term, our writer thinks he could generate enough passive income to…

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4 stocks to consider buying after outstanding earnings

| The Motley Fool Staff

Have you bought any of these stocks since they've reported in the last quarter? They could be worth adding to…

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£20,000 in an ISA? Here’s how I’d aim for a tax-free second income of £22,684 a year

| Ben McPoland

Our writer names a FTSE 250 stock he reckons could help power a £20k Stocks and Shares ISA towards a…

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Lifelong passive income? I’d consider buying these dividend stocks

| Paul Summers

No income stream is totally secure but our writer thinks these dividend stocks are great candidates for his own portfolio…

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£20,000 stashed away? Here’s how I’d invest and aim for £20,000 of passive income

| Dr. James Fox

Millions of us want a passive income, but sometimes we just need to trust the process and commit to regular…

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Here’s what a falling bond market means for growth stocks

| Stephen Wright

Growth stocks have largely continued to march on over the last month, even as fixed-income yields have been increasing. Should…

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With a P/E under 8, is this the best FTSE 100 passive income stock to buy today?

| Alan Oscroft

Reinvesting dividends is my top approach to earning long-term passive income. But I also like to get in as cheap…

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Could Mike Ashley boost the boohoo share price like he did with Frasers?

| James Beard

The boohoo share price has collapsed 89% in five years. Could appointing Mike Ashley as chief executive solve the retailer’s…

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Here’s the latest forecast for the National Grid share price

| Harvey Jones

The National Grid share price has enjoyed another solid year, and investors have got a handsome dividend on top. Harvey…

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Here are the latest share price targets for IAG

| Stephen Wright

If the IAG share price reaches the highest analyst target, there’s a return of over 100% on offer. Is that…

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How I’d build an ISA portfolio of penny stocks in 2025

| Ben McPoland

Our writer explains his approach to small-cap investing in his ISA portfolio and highlights a penny share he recently bought…

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If I’d invested £10k in my Stocks and Shares ISA 10 years ago, how much would I have now?

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

As a Stocks and Shares ISA investor, here’s how much I could have made if I’d invested in the FTSE…

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I don’t care if the stock market crashes in 2024. I’m buying bargain shares today

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

Predictions of a US stock market crash are rising, but should investors ignore these warnings and just keep investing? Zaven…

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£5,000 to invest? Here’s how I’d seek out the best UK shares to try and double my money

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

Investing money in the best UK shares at discounted prices can produce high returns. It may even double an investment…

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5 simple steps to earning £500 in monthly passive income

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

Zaven Boyrazian breaks down the five main steps to generate a monthly passive income with dividend stocks and how to…

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2 of my favourite high-yield FTSE 250 dividend shares for November!

| Royston Wild

With dividend yields above 8% and 10%, I think these FTSE 250 shares might be too good for passive income…

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The EUA share price has doubled in five years. Can it double again?

| Christopher Ruane

The EUA share price is more than twice what it was five years ago. But is the penny share too…

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Less than £10,000 of savings? Here’s how I’d aim for a £2,437 second income

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane explains how he'd consider putting some savings to work to earn a long-term second income of over £2,400…

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2 UK shares I’m looking to buy in November

| Stephen Wright

A FTSE 100 mining company and a household name from the FTSE 250 are at the top of Stephen Wright’s…

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A 17% yield! Why I’ve been buying this UK income stock ahead of the Budget

| Roland Head

Roland Head thinks the 17% yield offered by this income stock is sustainable and could drive a share price recovery…

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I’ll still hold my favourite FTSE 100 passive income stock even if its shares never rise

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones thinks this ultra-high-yield FTSE 100 passive income stock is still a brilliant long-term buy-and-hold, even if its share…

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Here’s the growth forecast for the Rolls-Royce share price

| Dr. James Fox

The Rolls-Royce share price has surged to 550p, but investors are asking where will it go next? Here’s what analysts…

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Down 17% with a P/E of 9.4! Is this dividend star the best share to buy after recent good news?

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones reckons this former FTSE 100 darling could be the best share for him to buy today given its…

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This red-hot UK share is the one that got away. Shall I buy now after its 8% drop?

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones has been eating his heart out over this red-hot UK share for far too long. He thinks a…

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NatWest shares jump 5% as the bank increases performance forecasts on the back of positive Q3 results

| Mark David Hartley

NatWest, the UK’s fourth-largest bank, has made a spectacular recovery this year and looks on track to continue as Q3…

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A FTSE 250 share with a 10% dividend yield that I think’s worth me buying

| Roland Head

This FTSE 250 high yielder's facing some challenges but could deliver knockout income and capital gains, says Roland Head.

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