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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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If I’d invested £20,000 in the FTSE 250 a year ago, here’s what I’d have today

| Christopher Ruane

The FTSE 250 has had a superb run over the past year. Here, Christopher Ruane digs into the numbers and…

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If I’d put £5,000 in Shell shares three years ago, here’s what I’d have today

| Harvey Jones

It's been a volatile few years for the Shell share price but long-term investors have been rewarded for their loyalty.…

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2 of my favourite cheap growth shares to consider today!

| Royston Wild

These UK growth shares look cheap based on current earnings forecasts. Here's why our writer Royston Wild thinks they're worth…

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Here’s the growth forecast for Tesla stock through to 2026

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith takes a look at the earnings per share forecasts and ties it in with the projection of where…

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Why this AIM stock is one to consider buying now

| Kevin Godbold

This AIM stock is backed by a profitable, growing business but it's also making decent advances in the North American…

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The S&P 500 bull market’s 2 years old. Is it time to bank some profits for my ISA?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Over the last two years, the S&P 500 index has risen about 60%. Is now the time to take some…

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With a P/E ratio of just 3.76, is this FTSE 100 stock an undervalued gem?

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith highlights a FTSE 100 stock that's flashing up as undervalued on his radar, partly due to a recent…

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Netflix hit a new high last week and keeps climbing! Should I buy the stock?

| Mark David Hartley

With the Netflix stock price enjoying a sudden surge last week, our writer investigates what's behind the growth and where…

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3 things for investors to watch this week: Lloyds shares, Tesla stock, and a UK IPO

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Lloyds shares could be volatile around the bank’s Q3 earnings. But that’s not the only stock to watch out for…

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Looking for stock market bargains? 2 FTSE 100 shares to consider buying today

| Ben McPoland

Ben McPoland highlights a pair of FTSE shares that appear undervalued to him when seen from a Foolish long-term perspective.

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1 share down 77% that I wouldn’t touch with a 10-foot pole in today’s stock market!

| Ben McPoland

Despite this company being a household name in the stock market, our writer would avoid its shares like the plague…

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History shows this is how the FTSE 100 could react to further interest rate cuts

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith takes a look at what happened to the FTSE 100 last time interest rates fell, but flags up…

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As AstraZeneca’s share price drops 11%, does the stock look an unmissable bargain to me?

| Simon Watkins

AstraZeneca’s share price has fallen 11%, leaving it looking even more of a bargain to me than before, supported by…

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Where might the BP share price go in the next 12 months? Here’s what the experts say

| Stephen Wright

Analysts have some eye-catching targets for the BP share price over the next year. The stock has been struggling lately,…

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City experts think these penny stocks could rise by at least 80%

| Roland Head

These penny stocks could be too cheap to ignore, according to analysts. Our writer wonder whether he should add them…

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I’d buy 300 shares of this FTSE 250 stock for £100 in annual passive income

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

Buying 300 shares of this FTSE 250 enterprise could earn me an extra £100 of income. But this could grow…

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A 6.8% yield but down 15%! Is this FTSE 100 heavyweight set to soar on stunning new lithium deal?

| Simon Watkins

This FTSE 100 firm has just pulled off a huge deal that establishes it as a world leader in energy…

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Up to 16.8% yields! Here are the 10 highest-paying dividend stocks in the FTSE 350

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

The FTSE 350 is filled with income stocks offering amazing dividend yields right now! Here are the 10 biggest potential…

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Up 20% with a 10% yield? A top pick to consider for a Stocks and Shares ISA

| Mark David Hartley

This Fool is patting himself on the back after one of his recent stock picks has taken off. He thinks…

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A sold-off FTSE 100 giant I’d buy to try and double my money!

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

This FTSE 100 stalwart has taken quite a few hits in 2024. But I see an explosive growth opportunity on…

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£10,000 of National Grid shares could net me a £1,683 yearly passive income!

| Royston Wild

Dividends on National Grid shares are poised to topple this year. But considering this FTSE 100 firm could still create…

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£10,000 of Legal & General shares could net me a £623 monthly passive income!

| Royston Wild

With dividends yields near 10%, I think Legal & General's one of the FTSE 100's greatest income shares to consider…

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A 5-step approach to getting higher ISA returns

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane shares a handful of approaches he uses when trying to boost the long-term financial return of his Stocks…

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It’s possible to start investing with under £1,000 – here’s how I’d do it!

| Christopher Ruane

This writer has been around the block in the stock market. Here's his take on how he'd start investing from…

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Zero savings? I’m taking the Warren Buffett approach to building wealth

| Christopher Ruane

Warren Buffett has earned billions of pounds in the stock market. By applying his investing principles, our writer hopes to…

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I’d aim for a million by putting £900 a month into just a few shares!

| Christopher Ruane

By investing in just a small number of carefully chosen blue-chip shares, this writer believes he could aim for a…

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Small-Cap Shares

Slow growth and no dividends. Why are brokers tipping this small-cap FTSE share as a buy?

| Mark David Hartley

It's up 2% this year and pays no dividends. This Fool wants to know why brokers are suddenly backing this…

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5 top gold funds to consider buying in a Stocks and Shares ISA or SIPP

| The Motley Fool Staff

Some investors may not realise how simple it is to have exposure to gold in their Stocks and Shares ISA,…

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Is this the most lucrative share on the FTSE 100?

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane weighs some pros and cons of a FTSE 100 share that has an unusually high dividend yield but…

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With a yield of 9.3% and a dividend increase of 456% since 2009, is this the ultimate passive income stock?

| James Beard

Our writer takes a look at a FTSE 100 share that -- on the face of it -- has all…

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£100 a month and 3 dividend shares yielding 5.8%+. Could this get me passive income of £11,297 a year?

| James Beard

Our writer takes a look at three very different high-yielding dividend shares that could help him achieve a five-figure annual…

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1 passive income stock yielding over 7% to consider buying now

| Kevin Godbold

This big yield may be great for passive income from dividends, and the business is worthy of deeper research immediately.

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After nosediving 60% in a year, is it time to add this FTSE 250 icon to my Stocks and Shares ISA?

| James Beard

Always looking to boost the value of his ISA, our writer considers whether the recent crash in the Burberry share…

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Where will the Rolls-Royce share price go next? Here’s what the experts say

| Harvey Jones

Incredibly, the Rolls-Royce share price is rising once again. Harvey Jones can't quite believe it. So he's looking at what…

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If I’d invested £10,000 in the S&P 500 five years ago, here’s what I’d have now

| Ben McPoland

This writer takes a look at the impressive gains that investors have enjoyed thanks to the S&P 500's remarkable five-year…

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How I’d target a £2,000 second income by investing £200 a month

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

Finding the right kind of shares to buy and hold for the long run can turn even a small monthly…

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Small SIPP at 55? I’d take these steps to boost my retirement savings

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

With a consistent savings plan, sound strategy, and some wonderful tax relief in a SIPP, it’s possible to massively grow…

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If I had £10,000 in a Stocks and Shares ISA I’d buy these 2 stocks

| Ben McPoland

Ben McPoland highlights two contrasting shares he’d snap up for his Stocks and Shares ISA, if he had £10k at…

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A cheap FTSE 250 growth share and an ETF to consider for blistering returns

| Royston Wild

This exchange-traded fund (ETF) and growth share have soared in value in recent years. Royston Wild thinks there's much more…

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3 exceptional shares for a SIPP

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer identifies a trio of stocks he thinks have something that set them apart from the crowd, as he…

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