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Just 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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Recently 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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Just released: our top 3 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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Just released: the 3 best growth-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: our 3 top income-focused stocks to consider buying 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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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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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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Just released: October’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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Are super dividends at Royal Dutch Shell plc, HSBC Holdings plc & SSE plc secure?

| Alan Oscroft

Will Royal Dutch Shell plc (LON: RDSB), HSBC Holdings plc (LON: HSBSA) and SSE plc (LON: SSE) really hand over…

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Why PayPoint plc is a better power play than Centrica plc

| Dave Sullivan

This Fool takes a less risky approach to the energy sector with PayPoint plc (LON: PAY), but keeps his eye…

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What might Roy Hodgson’s portfolio look like?

| Paul Summers

Could National Grid plc (LON:NG), Whitbread plc (LON:WTB), easyJet (LON:EZ) or Sirius Minerals plc (LSE:SXX) find their way into the…

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Could Diageo plc or Conviviality plc be your perfect investing tipple?

| Paul Summers

Should investors raise a glass to safe, dependable Diageo plc (LON:DGE), fast-growing Conviviality plc (LON:CVR) or both?

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Why Unilever plc, BAE Systems plc and Pennon Group plc are top income stocks!

| Peter Stephens

These three stocks have huge income potential: Unilever plc (LON: ULVR), BAE Systems plc (LON: BA) and Pennon Group plc…

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Lloyds Banking Group plc should continue to beat the FTSE 100

| Harvey Jones

Despite slowing recently, Lloyds Banking Group plc (LON: LLOY) is still the UK bank to buy, says Harvey Jones.

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Have Anglo American plc, Rolls-Royce Holding plc and Centrica plc finally turned the corner?

| Peter Stephens

Should you buy these three stocks right now? Anglo American plc (LON: AAL), Rolls-Royce Holding plc (LON: RR) and Centrica…

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Are ARM Holdings plc and NCC Group plc the two best tech stocks in the UK?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Looking for high quality UK-listed tech stocks? Look no further than ARM Holdings plc (LON: ARM) and NCC Group plc…

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3 super income stocks: Banco Santander SA, Imperial Brands plc & Royal Mail plc

| Peter Stephens

These 3 stocks have stunning dividend prospects: Banco Santander SA (LON: BNC), Imperial Brands plc (LON: IMB) and Royal Mail…

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Should you buy the FTSE 250 index instead of the FTSE 100?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) ETFs are a popular choice amongst UK investors. But if you're looking for extra growth, maybe you…

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Are Sirius Minerals plc, Next Fifteen Communications Group plc and Clinigen Group plc the 3 hottest small-cap stocks around?

| Peter Stephens

Should you pile into Sirius Minerals plc (LON: SXX), Next Fifteen Communications Group plc (LON: NFC) and Clinigen Group plc…

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Are Genel Energy plc, Monitise plc and AFC Energy plc set to rise or fall by 20%?

| Peter Stephens

Should you buy or sell these three stocks right now? Genel Energy plc (LON: GENL), Monitise plc (LON: MONI) and…

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Are BHP Billiton plc, Hochschild Mining plc and Fresnillo plc about to double in price?

| Peter Stephens

Should you pile into these three resources stocks right now? BHP Billiton plc (LON: BLT), Hochschild Mining plc (LON: HOCH)…

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Will AstraZeneca plc, Shire plc and Smith & Nephew plc help you survive Brexit?

| Peter Stephens

Should you buy these three stocks ahead of the EU referendum? AstraZeneca plc (LON: AZN), Shire plc (LON: SHP) and…

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Are HSBC Holdings plc, RSA Insurance Group plc and Prudential plc value plays or value traps?

| Peter Stephens

Should you buy or sell these three cheap stocks? HSBC Holdings plc (LON: HSBA), RSA Insurance Group plc (LON: RSA)…

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Lloyds Banking Group plc could easily rise to 100p+

| Peter Stephens

Shares in Lloyds Banking Group plc (LON: LLOY) seem to be vastly undervalued.

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3 Stocks for Euro 2016: Sports Direct International plc, Greene King plc and William Hill plc

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Edward Sheldon looks at three stocks set to raise their profile during UEFA Euro 2016: Sports Direct International plc (LON:…

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Why BP plc’s fall of 18% over the past year makes it a stunning buy!

| Peter Stephens

Despite its disappointing recent performance, BP plc (LON: BP) offers huge capital gain potential.

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Are Diageo plc, Whitbread plc and EasyJet plc 3 consumer kings?

| Prabhat Sakya

It's the perfect time to invest in Diageo plc (LON: DGE), Whitbread plc (LON: WTB) and EasyJet plc (LON: EZJ).

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Barclays plc, HSBC Holdings plc and Royal Bank of Scotland plc are ready to thrash the FTSE 100

| Harvey Jones

The road is long but Barclays plc (LON: BARC), HSBC Holdings plc (LON: HSBC) and Royal Bank of Scotland plc…

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At a crossroads: why the FTSE 100 could crash or rocket

| Prabhat Sakya

If Britain leaves Europe, and Donald Trump is elected President, the FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) could crash.

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Is the worst now over for commodity prices?

| Peter Stephens

Is it safe to pile into commodities right now?

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Are emerging market storms an ill wind for BHP Billiton plc, Standard Chartered plc and Unilever plc?

| Harvey Jones

Emerging market storms have blown BHP Billiton plc (LON: BLT), Standard Chartered plc (LON: STAN) and Unilever plc (LON: ULVR)…

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3 Half-term heroes: Why Sky plc, Just Eat plc and Merlin Entertainments plc could all benefit from the break

| Paul Summers

Will the holidays bring increased profits to Sky plc (LON:SKY), Just Eat plc (LON:JE) and Merlin Entertainments plc (LON:MERL)?

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Will gold continue to shine in 2016?

| Jack Dingwall

Is this the start of a long bull market in gold?

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5 common investing mistakes, and how to avoid them

| Prabhat Sakya

Their are many pitfalls for the new investor, this is how you avoid them.

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The tortoise and the hare: Reckitt Benckiser Group plc and Rolls-Royce Holding plc

| Harvey Jones

Reckitt Benckiser Group plc (LON: RB) may look like a plodder but it has skinned big-headed Rolls-Royce Holding (LON: RR)…

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Why is the oil price rising, and is this good news for oil companies?

| Prabhat Sakya

The oil price has been rising, but why and what does this mean for big picture investment planning?

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3 risks that could hurt your retirement plans

| Peter Stephens

These three events could cause your portfolio to endure a challenging period.

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A drink and a smoke: Diageo plc and British American Tobacco plc could be just the kick your portfolio needs

| Harvey Jones

Diageo plc (LON: DGE) and British American Tobacco plc (LON: BATS) could be just the stimulants your portfolio needs, says…

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Is It time to dump Kingfisher plc and Marks and Spencer Group plc?

| Yasin Ebrahim

Yasin explores whether the time has come to dump Kingfisher plc (LON: KGF) and Marks and Spencer Group plc (LON:…

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3 defensive stocks in case of Brexit: National Grid plc, SSE plc and Severn Trent plc

| Peter Stephens

These 3 stocks could be strong performers in case of Brexit: National Grid plc (LON: NG), SSE plc (LON: SSE)…

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Is Neil Woodford really as good as everybody says?

| Harvey Jones

Is the Neil Woodford one-man show a hit or a flop? Harvey Jones delivers his review.

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What will $50 oil do for share prices?

| Alan Oscroft

Rising oil prices could give your investments a boost.

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3 ‘wide moat’ dividend stocks: Unilever plc, Reckitt Benckiser plc & British American Tobacco plc

| Jack Tang

Unilever plc (LON:ULVR), Reckitt Benckiser plc (LON:RB) & British American Tobacco plc (LON:BATS): are these three wide-moats shares the ultimate…

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Hikma Pharmaceuticals plc set for FTSE 100 re-entry and Inmarsat plc for ejection

| G A Chester

Hikma Pharmaceuticals plc (LON:HIK) is expected to join the FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX), with Inmarsat plc (LON:ISAT) set for the boot.

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Which top dividend will rise faster: Vodafone Group plc or BT Group plc?

| Roland Head

Choosing between dividend titans Vodafone Group plc (LON:VOD) and BT Group plc (LON:BT.A) isn't easy. Roland Head provides a few…

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$50 oil winners and losers: Premier Oil plc is up 385% against just 11% at BP plc

| Harvey Jones

Premier Oil plc (LON: PMO) and BP plc (LON: BP) are recovering at different speeds and Harvey Jones examines where…

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Should you go shopping for retailers Kingfisher plc, Dixons Carphone or Sainsbury’s plc?

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones wonders whether to add high street giants Kingfisher plc (LON: KGF), Dixons Carphone (LON: DC) and Sainsbury's plc…

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Will ARM Holdings plc, Tullett Prebon plc and GKN plc surprise investors with 40% gains?

| Roland Head

Is the market underestimating growth potential at ARM Holdings plc (LON:ARM), Tullett Prebon plc (LON:TLPR) and GKN plc (LON:GKN)?

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