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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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Down 70%! Is this the most promising undervalued share on the FTSE 250 right now?

| Mark Hartley

With a share price near its lowest levels and several takeover bids rejected, what does the future hold for this…

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Growth Shares

Why I’m not buying Raspberry Pi shares today

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Investors have been piling into Raspberry Pi shares after the company’s IPO. Here’s why Edward Sheldon isn’t following the crowd.

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A 10.9% yield but down 14%! £11,000 in this FTSE dividend superstar could make me £26,716 in annual passive income

| Simon Watkins

This insurance giant has one of the highest yields in any FTSE index, looks set for strong growth, and appears…

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Down 11%, is GSK’s share price an unmissable bargain right now?

| Simon Watkins

GSK’s share price is down on legal uncertainty over its Zantac drug, but this only makes it more of a…

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£6k bought me 3,289 oversold shares with a stunning dividend yield of 10%

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones is getting a handsome dividend yield from the FTSE 100 high income stock, but he wonders if the…

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The Rolls-Royce share price is booming — investing £1k in 2022 would be worth £5.2k today

| Oliver Rodzianko

Our author says the Rolls-Royce price has been surging for good reasons. But he's convinced most of the big money…

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Could buying this growth stock be like investing in Amazon in 2011?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

This e-commerce giant has been taking pages out of Amazon’s book and generating explosive growth that could propel it to…

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3 dirt cheap passive income shares I’d buy to target £1,780

| Royston Wild

Looking for the best passive income shares to buy on a budget? Here are three that our writer Royston Wild…

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A FTSE 100 share I’d buy to target a 35,219% return!

| Royston Wild

This FTSE 100 share has seen its price soar almost 21,800% in the past 20 years! Royston Wild explains why…

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Here’s why these FTSE 250 shares could be set for explosive growth

| Alan Oscroft

Growth stock investing is rising in popularity again, and the FTSE 250 is where investors typically look for potential buys.

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How to earn a lifelong second income from dividend stocks in 5 simple steps!

| Charlie Carman

Dividend investors can earn a second income from the stock market for life. Here's a five-step plan to consider following…

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Here’s how much income I’d get if I invested my entire £20k ISA into Greggs shares

| Ben McPoland

Our writer takes a look at how much he could expect to receive in dividends from twenty grand invested in…

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Is the Centrica share price a compelling value play?

| Gordon

I'm always on the lookout for investments that might be undervalued, but is the Centrica share price as cheap as…

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Down 88% since its peak! Is this one of the best UK shares to buy now?

| Alan Oscroft

I see lots of potential shares to buy on the UK stock market right now, but I don't see explosive…

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Should investors be looking at the Barclays share price?

| Gordon

The Barclays share price has been in rally mode lately, but is the best still to come for new investors?…

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Here’s what Stocks & Shares ISA investors are buying today!

| Royston Wild

ISA investors are piling into these UK and US stocks. But which could be the best buy right now? Royston…

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2 powerful passive income stocks investors should consider snapping up

| Sumayya Mansoor

Building a passive income stream via dividend-paying stocks is possible, according to our writer, who details two picks to take…

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This UK stock has gained 42% since I bought it, but I think it’s still a bargain

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith outlines his reasons for thinking that a UK stock he owns has the potential to keep rallying for…

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1 under-the-radar value stock I’m eyeing up for returns and growth

| Sumayya Mansoor

This Fool is looking for quality stocks at bargain prices and reckons this potentially overlooked value stock could be a…

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National Grid shares have plunged — but if I’d bought 2 years ago, would I be in profit?

| Kevin Godbold

National Grid shares are about 22% lower than in May, but that may just be a small blip for long-term…

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This FTSE 250 stock looks unmissable — but buying shares now could be a mistake for me!

| Sumayya Mansoor

It’s tough when a stock looks fundamentally sound, but there’s a cloud hanging over it. This is what’s happening with…

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Raspberry Pi shares are piping hot! Should I invest right now?

| Ben McPoland

Raspberry Pi shares are certainly bearing fruit for those lucky enough to have invested early. Have I missed the boat…

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Dividend Shares

How much passive income from stocks could I make with a £37k salary?

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith takes a look at how much passive income he could make by squeezing all the juice out of…

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The Ashtead share price falls on FY results. Is it a good long-term buy?

| Alan Oscroft

High interest rates are bad for companies with high debt, especially if it's growing. But the effect on the Ashtead…

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Is the Diageo share price becoming a joke?

| Paul Summers

The Diageo share price can't stop falling. But does a historically low valuation make this FTSE 100 stock an unmissable…

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£20,000 in savings? I’d aim for £4,000 in yearly passive income with select FTSE 100 stocks

| Ben McPoland

Some FTSE 100 shares are offering meaty yields today and building a portfolio of such stocks could lead to an…

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£20k in savings? Here’s how I’d aim to grow that into £1m and generate passive income

| Oliver Rodzianko

Our author says turning £20k into £1m is really possible with patience and strategy. Here's how he's planning his passive…

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How much passive income would I make from just £1,000 invested in this FTSE 100 dividend gem?

| Simon Watkins

Investing a relatively small amount in high-yielding stocks and reinvesting the dividends paid can generate significant passive income over time.

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Dividend Shares

Glencore and Vodafone slashed their dividends. Could this FTSE 250 stock yielding 10% be next?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

This FTSE 250 stock currently offers a huge yield. But with the company struggling, Edward Sheldon believes the dividend payout…

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At 140p, is the BT share price as cheap as it looks? Here’s what the charts say!

| Charlie Keough

After a weak performance in recent times, the BT share price is on the up. But does that mean its…

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Up 33% over the past year. What’s driving the Scottish Mortgage share price higher?

| James Beard

The Scottish Mortgage share price has outperformed the FTSE 100 since the start of 2024. Our writer looks at the…

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Glencore’s share price has dropped 11% in a month, so is it time for me to buy the dip?

| Simon Watkins

Glencore’s share price looks undervalued to me and the business seems set for strong growth as China's commodities demand rebounds…

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Has the Rolls-Royce share price gone crazy?

| Alan Oscroft

When I look at the Rolls-Royce share price, I start to think that what goes up must... keep on going…

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The FTSE 100’s full of undervalued gems. Are these 2 UK stocks primed for a strong recovery?

| Mark Hartley

Lots of FTSE 100 shares have hit new highs this year, but some are lagging behind. Considering them while they're…

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9%+ yields! 2 dividend stocks to consider to target a £1,870 passive income

| Royston Wild

These dividend stocks could be an effective way to generate passive income now and in the future. Here's why.

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3 resilient British stocks for weathering economic storms

| The Motley Fool Staff

Diversifying into British-listed stocks or sectors that are resilient during economic downturns can help spread risk across a portfolio.

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A FTSE 100 share that could create generational wealth

| Royston Wild

Investing in FTSE shares can help individuals pass down a significant chunk of cash to their children and grandchildren, data…

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Here’s what the BT share price could mean for passive income investors

| Alan Oscroft

The BT share price has been falling for years, but that might be about to change. And dividends could be…

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At £4.76, is the Aviva share price a steal? Here’s what the charts say!

| Charlie Keough

Aviva has outperformed the Footsie over the last year. But is there still value in its share price? This Fool…

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Does a 43% price drop make this undervalued UK stalwart one of the best cheap shares to buy now?

| Mark Hartley

After losing a third of its value of the past five years, this might be one of the most undervalued…

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