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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 my plan for long-term passive income

| Stephen Wright

On the lookout for passive income stocks to buy, Stephen Wright is turning to one of Warren Buffett’s most famous…

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Are British stock market investors missing out on the tech revolution?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

British stock market investors continue to pile into ‘old-economy’ stocks. Is this a mistake in today’s increasingly digital world?

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My 2 best US growth stocks to buy in November

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

I’ve just bought two US growth companies on my best stocks to buy now list, and I think they’re still…

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£2k in savings? Here’s how I’d invest that to target a passive income of £4,629 a year

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones examines how investing a modest sum like £2,000 and leaving it to grow for years can generate an…

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Down 20%! A sinking dividend stock to buy for passive income?

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

This dividend stock is spending £50m buying back its own shares while they trade at a discount and also planning…

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I’d buy 32,128 shares of this UK dividend stock for £200 a month in passive income

| Roland Head

Insider buying and an 8.1% dividend yield suggest this FTSE 250 stock could be a good pick for passive income,…

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As stock markets surge, here’s what Warren Buffett’s doing

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

Warren Buffett has been selling his largest investments! Should investors follow in his footsteps, or is there something else going…

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£50k in savings? Here’s how I’d aim to turn that into a £30k second income!

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

Investing in stocks is a great way to earn a second income, but relying on index funds may not be…

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1 dividend-growth stock I’d tuck away in my SIPP without hesitation

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

This income growth stock increased its dividend by over 700% in the last decade! Is it worth adding more shares…

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3 no-brainer UK shares to consider buying with just £100?

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

These are the most popular UK shares to buy right now, but are they actually good investments, or traps leading…

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£7,000 in a Stocks and Shares ISA? Here’s how I’d aim for a near-£5,000 monthly income

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

With £7,000 at hand and £450 in monthly savings, this strategy could enable investors to target a £5,000 monthly income…

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Forget Lloyds shares! I’d rather buy this FTSE 100 dividend growth stock

| Royston Wild

Dividends on Lloyds shares are tipped to rise strongly through to 2026. But Royston wild thinks this passive income hero…

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Here’s the growth forecast for Phoenix Group shares through to 2026!

| Royston Wild

Looking for top growth stocks to buy on the FTSE 100? Phoenix Group shares aren't just about big dividends, argues…

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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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FTSE 100 shares yield under 4%. Here’s why that matters!

| Christopher Ruane

A higher dividend yield and share price growth do not necessarily come together. So, why is this writer happy to…

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Here’s how I’d start buying shares with £5 a day

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer uses his market experience to consider how he might start buying shares from scratch today, for just a…

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By investing £80 a week, I can target a £3k+ second income like this

| Christopher Ruane

By putting £80 each week into carefully chosen shares, our writer hopes to build a second income of over £3,000…

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Here’s a simple 4-stock dividend income portfolio with a 7.8% yield

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

With these four British dividend stocks, an investor could potentially generate income of around £780 a year from a £10,000…

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2 FTSE shares that could get hit by Trump tariffs

| Mark David Hartley

Many FTSE shares rely on the US for business and the potential introduction of tariffs on foreign imports could hurt…

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Finding shares to buy can be complicated. Here’s a lesson from the US election

| Stephen Wright

Identifying shares to buy is difficult. But Stephen Wright thinks monitoring what directors buy might be an under-appreciated source of…

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What makes a great passive income idea?

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane earns passive income by owning blue-chip shares like Legal & General. Here's the decision-making process that helps him…

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Here’s how I’d try and use an ISA to become a multi-millionaire!

| Christopher Ruane

Could our writer build his ISA to a multi-million pound valuation? Potentially yes -- and here is how he'd go…

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2 UK shares I wish DIDN’T pay dividends

| Stephen Wright

UK dividend shares can be a great source of passive income. But sometimes, the best thing for a company to…

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How to invest £800? I’d use these 3 Warren Buffett principles!

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane shares three lessons he has learnt from investing guru Warren Buffett that he hopes can help him invest,…

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2 UK stocks with outstanding growth prospects

| Stephen Wright

When it comes to growth stocks, the key's finding a company with a strong competitive position. And the FTSE 100…

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Does the Shell or BP share price currently offer the best value?

| James Beard

With the demand for oil and gas still rising, our writer looks at the share prices of Shell and BP…

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Should I dump my holding in Fundsmith and buy an S&P 500 tracker instead?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Fundsmith's underperformed because of its lack of exposure to Big Tech. Could an S&P 500 tracker fund be the solution…

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This penny stock’s up 172% in a year!

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

This gold-mining penny stock's on track to double its production capacity by 2026, sending the price flying! But is this…

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Is the stock market overvalued right now?

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

With the stock market enjoying double-digit returns, investors are getting worried that valuations are too high, but are these concerns…

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If I’d put £5,000 in Greggs shares just 2 months ago, here’s what I’d have now

| Ben McPoland

Greggs shares have suffered a double-digit decline since September, tempting this Fool to add to his position in the UK's…

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Here’s a simple 5-stock passive income portfolio with an 8.7% yield

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

With these five UK dividend shares, investors could start earning a £435 passive income each year from a £5,000 investment.…

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How high can the Rolls-Royce share price go? Let’s ask the experts

| Alan Oscroft

What do analysts' forecasts say about the outlook for the Rolls-Royce share price? Right now, price targets cover a very…

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4 things that could sink Lloyds’ share price in 2025!

| Royston Wild

Lloyds' share price has risen by double-digit percentages in 2024. But the bank's outlook remains highly uncertain, says Royston Wild.

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Here’s the dividend forecast for Rio Tinto shares through to 2026

| Royston Wild

Rio Tinto's been regularly cutting dividends on its shares due to falling profits. What can investors expect now as China's…

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2 heavyweight FTSE 100 shares I think could crash in 2025!

| Royston Wild

Our writer Royston Wild thinks these popular FTSE 100 shares may fall heavily in the months ahead. Here's why he's…

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Up 32% in 12 months, where do the experts think the Lloyds share price will go next?

| Alan Oscroft

How can we put a value on the Lloyds share price? I say listen to all opinions, and use them…

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2 FTSE 100 stocks hedge funds have been buying

| Stephen Wright

A number of investors have been seeing opportunities in FTSE 100 shares recently. And Stephen Wright thinks two in particular…

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Would it be pure madness to pile into the S&P 500?

| Ben McPoland

The S&P 500 is currently in the midst of a skyrocketing bull market, but valuations are stretched. Is there danger…

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If I’d put £20k into the FTSE 250 1 year ago, here’s what I’d have today!

| Roland Head

The FTSE 250 has outperformed the bigger FTSE 100 over the last year. Roland Head highlights a mid-cap share to…

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The Scottish Mortgage share price is smashing the FTSE 100 again

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Year to date, the Scottish Mortgage share price has risen far more than the Footsie has. Edward Sheldon expects this…

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