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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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Here’s how I’d use £300 to start buying shares in 3 simple steps

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane outlines the approach he'd take, in three steps, to start buying shares for the first time and on…

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This passive income plan requires just £5 a day

| Christopher Ruane

For a fiver a day, our writer reckons he can set up passive income streams of almost £1,500 a year…

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As the Rolls-Royce share price soars, are we looking at a future dividend star?

| Alan Oscroft

From a 10-bagger for the Rolls-Royce share price, to paving the way for long-term dividends... is that what we're seeing…

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3 of the best dividend shares I’d buy with yields over 6%

| Roland Head

Our writer highlights three high-yielding FTSE 350 dividend shares he’d pick for reliable income and potential capital gains.

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How to invest a £20k Stocks and Shares ISA to seek a 7% dividend yield

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

Thirty stocks in the FTSE 350 offer dividend yields of 7% or more! Zaven Boyrazian explains how to use them…

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1 penny stock at 1p for me to snap up right now?

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

This penny stock could be set to deliver explosive long-term returns for growth investors if management can keep up the…

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The Taylor Wimpey share price is up 50% in a year but still gives me a 5.9% yield!

| Harvey Jones

Every time the Taylor Wimpey share price rises, Harvey Jones feels just that little bit richer. Plus he's getting lots…

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Will the stock market crash before the end of 2024?

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

With an uncertain US political landscape in view, fears of a stock market crash are on the rise depending on…

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Don’t ‘save’ for retirement! I’d invest in dirt cheap UK shares to make a passive income

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

Investing money in discounted UK shares could be a far better way to build retirement wealth compared to relying on…

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How I’d invest £180 a month in UK shares to aim for a £10k passive income for life

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

UK shares are an excellent source of passive income. In fact, the average monthly savings are more than enough to…

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How I’d aim to build passive income with a £20k Stocks and Shares ISA

| Alan Oscroft

What's my route to setting up a passive income for my old age? With reasonable caution, I see nothing I…

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£10 a day invested in UK shares could create a second income of £36,243 a year!

| Ben McPoland

Investing just the equivalent of a tenner a day in UK stocks could secure an attractive high-yield second income over…

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What do Warren Buffett and Scottish Mortgage have in common? This $14 growth stock!

| Ben McPoland

Ben McPoland takes a look at one hot stock that's in the portfolio of Warren Buffett’s company, as well as…

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Value, growth and dividends! 3 ETFs I’d buy in a Stocks and Shares ISA

| Royston Wild

Royston Wild believes these UK-listed exchange-traded funds (ETFs) could help him create a winning Stocks and Shares ISA.

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Is Warren Buffett’s style of investing still relevant in the face of rapidly evolving consumer behaviour?

| Mark David Hartley

Our writer investigates how today's shifting investment landscape brings into question the logic of sticking to Warren Buffett's rules.

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This stunning passive income stock just paid me £217. All part of my plan to make a million

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones explains how receiving a regular passive income from FTSE 100 dividend shares should deliver a large capital sum…

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£5k of dividends a year from a £20k Stocks and Shares ISA? Here’s how!

| Christopher Ruane

By investing in blue-chip companies with strong dividend prospects, our writer hopes his Stocks and Shares ISA can be a…

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Here’s the dividend forecast for IAG shares through to 2026

| Roland Head

IAG shares are expected to provide a dividend yield of almost 4% in 2025. The airline group’s trading looks strong,…

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Here’s the dividend yield forecast for Tesco shares through to 2026

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith outlines why he likes Tesco stock as a sustainable income source going forward, based on the dividend yield…

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A cheap dividend stock and an ETF I’d buy to target a £1,200 passive income

| Royston Wild

Royston Wild believes this FTSE 100 dividend hero and high-yield exchange-traded fund (ETF) could provide a strong passive income for…

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A top FTSE 250 dividend growth share I’d buy for lifelong passive income

| Royston Wild

The FTSE 250 can be a great place to search for dividend shares alongside the FTSE 100. Here's a passive…

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Just released: our top 3 small-cap stocks to consider buying before November [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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2 high-yield dividend stocks and an ETF I’d buy to target a HUGE passive income

| Royston Wild

I think this high-yielding exchange-traded fund (ETF) and these dividend stocks could provide a healthy second income for years to…

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How I’d pick dividend stocks to retire with a second income using my £20k ISA allowance

| Mark David Hartley

Our writer details his strategy to build a second income stream before retirement by investing in dividend stocks with the…

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Why I prefer FTSE 100 dividends over the S&P 500 right now

| Ben McPoland

As the S&P 500 soars to a new record, our writer highlights a high-yield dividend stock from the FTSE 100…

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If I’d bought this top FTSE 250 stock a year ago, I’d be up 84% today!

| Paul Summers

If only our writer had trusted his instincts and snapped up this FTSE 250 stock last year. Does Paul Summers…

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5 of the top bargain-basement UK shares to consider buying right now

| Kevin Godbold

Many UK companies are fairly priced, but these five shares are plain cheap, despite being backed by good businesses with…

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How I’d turn £200 per week into a £20k passive income

| Ken Hall

Our writer Ken Hall is looking to build a substantial passive income using the magic of compound returns and just…

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Here are the latest Lloyds share price and dividend forecasts

| Alan Oscroft

How are the City's brokers rating the Lloyds Bank share price in the near future? There's a fair bit of…

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2 UK dividend shares I’d love to buy for passive income!

| Mark David Hartley

This Fool has burned through his investment budget this month but if he had the cash, he'd grab these two…

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5 steps that could turn me into a Stocks and Shares ISA millionaire

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith explains how his goal of becoming a Stocks and Shares ISA millionaire could be boosted by keeping to…

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After solid Q3 results, is the Rentokil Initial share price an opportunity?

| Stephen Wright

As the Rentokil Initial share price soars after its Q3 update, is the decline now over for one of the…

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£9,000 of BP shares could make me a yearly passive income of £2,825!

| Simon Watkins

A small investment in BP shares could generate a high passive income over a few decades, especially if the dividends…

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Down 11%, is now the time for me to buy this once hotly-favoured FTSE 250 growth stock?

| Simon Watkins

Shares in this FTSE 250 firm have dipped recently, despite rising fast in the past few years, raising the prospect…

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Should I buy more Lloyds shares or this FTSE rival yielding 9.2% with a P/E of just 7.6?

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones loves his Lloyds shares but when he looks at this rival FTSE 100 bank's forecast 9.2% yield he…

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£10,000 of Phoenix Group shares could net me a £1,009 monthly passive income!

| Royston Wild

Thanks to one of the FTSE 100's biggest dividend yields, one large investment in Phoenix Group shares could create a…

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Down 30% last week! Should I grab this FTSE 100 stock while it’s cheap?

| Mark David Hartley

A sudden price drop can be an opportunity to invest in a stock at a low price but it involves…

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As BP’s share price drops below 400p, is it time for me to start buying?

| Roland Head

BP’s falling share price means the oil giant now offers a tempting 6% dividend yield. Is this a bargain buy,…

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Inflation falls to 1.7%! Here are the UK shares that I think will benefit the most

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith talks through some of his favourite UK shares and the respective sectors that could gain the most from…

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Down 75% in 18 months, is the Burberry share price poised for a mighty rebound?

| Ben McPoland

The Burberry share price has fallen off a cliff, leaving this Fool wondering if he should snap up shares in…

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