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Just released: the 3 best growth-focused stocks to consider buying in January [PREMIUM PICKS]

| Mark Rogers

Highlighting some of our past recommendations we think are of particular interest today, due to a combination of business performance…

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Best British growth stocks to consider buying in 2025

| The Motley Fool Staff

We asked our freelance writers to reveal the top growth stocks they’d buy in 2025, which included two 'Fire' recommendations!

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Best US stocks to consider buying in 2025

| The Motley Fool Staff

We asked our freelance writers to reveal the top US stocks they think investors should think about buying in 2025.

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Best British value stocks to consider buying in 2025

| The Motley Fool Staff

We asked three of our contract writers to reveal their top value shares listed on UK markets for the long…

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5 stocks Fools have bought for growth and dividends

| The Motley Fool Staff

Sometimes, an investor doesn't have to make the choice between buying a growth stock or dividend shares! Some investments offer…

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“The biggest lesson I’ve learned from the stock market in 2024 has been…”

| The Motley Fool Staff

Stock-market investing is subject to ups and downs (but, historically, ups overall!) What are you taking away from this year?

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Just released: December’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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Just released: December’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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With a forward P/E of 7.9 and an 8.2% yield, is this the FTSE 100’s best value stock?

| Charlie Carman

On several metrics, this value stock looks very attractive, but there are question marks over the sustainability of its business…

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£10,000 stashed away? Here’s how I’d aim for a second income worth £15,434 a year

| Charlie Keough

If this Fool had a lump sum of savings, he'd start investing in the stock market to make a second…

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How I’d start investing today to aim to build a £1.3m portfolio from scratch

| Oliver Rodzianko

Our author isn’t banking on luck to achieve his wealth goals. Instead, he believes the smartest path to success is…

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Up 46%, are Barclays shares one of the best buys on the FTSE 100 right now?

| Charlie Keough

Barclays shares have been on a tear. But this Fool thinks they’ve a lot further to go. Here, he breaks…

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Here’s why the Diageo share price is up nearly 10% in just 3 weeks!

| Ben McPoland

This investor in Diageo is relieved to see the share price heading in the right direction for the first time…

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Struggling to find stocks to buy? Here’s some advice from Charlie Munger

| Stephen Wright

Finding stocks to buy when share prices are rising can be a challenge. But investors needn’t worry – Charlie Munger…

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2 UK growth stocks I’d stash in an ISA for the long haul

| Stephen Wright

Growth stocks that also pay dividends can be great investments. But investors should be aware of the tax implications if…

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8.6% dividend yield! Is this cheap FTSE 100 stock a ‘no-brainer’ buy for passive income?

| Paul Summers

Owning dividend-paying companies can be a wonderful way of making passive income. So, would our Foolish writer buy this top-tier…

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6.5% to 8.2% yields! These FTSE 100 and FTSE 250 dividend shares could generate a £1,480 passive income in 2025

| Royston Wild

If broker forecasts are accurate, these dividend shares from the top UK indexes will provide a blue-chip-beating second income next…

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Just released: September’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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Has the Diageo share price just reached a turning point?

| Christopher Ruane

The Diageo share price rallied early today after a trading announcement. Christopher Ruane considers whether things might keep getting better.

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1 UK growth stock that could soar 81%, according to select City analysts

| Ben McPoland

This investor takes a look at one under-the-radar growth stock that brokers in The City are bullish on. Is it…

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9% yields! I expect these 2 ultra-high income stocks to fly in the next bull run

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones added these 2 FTSE 100 dividend income stocks to his portfolio last year but so far they have…

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With a spare £20k I’d load up on cheap UK shares today in a bid to retire early

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones would love to have £20,000 to invest in UK shares today, because he can see bargains all over…

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Just how low can the BP share price go in 2024?

| Harvey Jones

The BP share price looked great value last week so Harvey Jones invested some money in it. After this morning's…

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The $1 trillion reason I’ve been buying Uber stock for my ISA

| Ben McPoland

Ben McPoland explains why he recently snapped up shares of Uber for the first time inside his Stocks and Shares…

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It’s down 8%, so would I be silly to ignore the cheap Legal & General share price?

| Charlie Keough

The Legal & General share price has underperformed this year. But this Fool likes the look of the stock for…

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Does owning National Grid shares for the dividend make sense for a risk-averse investor?

| Christopher Ruane

National Grid shares can seem attractive thanks to a positive yield and the economics of a monopoly power network. But…

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One of my favourite dividend shares now offers a 9.5% yield!

| Christopher Ruane

Few FTSE 100 dividend shares have a yield over 9%. This one does. Christopher Ruane explains why he owns it…

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3 rock-solid dividend shares with yields up to 8.5%

| Stephen Wright

Stephen Wright thinks UK investors could target long-term passive income by considering three dividend shares that benefit from steady demand.

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After rising nearly 23%, does the Lloyds share price have further to go?

| Charlie Keough

Lloyds has outperformed the FTSE 100 year to date. But even at its current share price, this Fool thinks it…

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2 of my favourite FTSE 100 shares have just plunged 12% and 10%! Time to buy?

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones is in bargain-hunting mode and wondering if these two FTSE 100 shares could make exciting purchases after falling…

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On the hunt for passive income in the FTSE 250? Here’s 1 stock I’d buy and 1 I wouldn’t touch with a bargepole

| Charlie Keough

This Fool thinks the FTSE 250 is a great place to seek income. But not all stocks with meaty yields…

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These 2 FTSE shares are killing my portfolio! Should I dump them? 

| Mark Hartley

Our writer examines two FTSE shares sucking the life out of his profits. But should he sell or wait for…

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Down 54% and 19% in 2024, are these the best value stocks out there right now?

| Charlie Keough

While the UK stock market has been flying, this Fool sees good value in these two shares. He'd buy them…

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As the Halma share price continues to rise, I think investors should take note of this winning growth stock

| Stephen Wright

As Halma’s latest trading update sends the stock higher, is the share price an opportunity to buy one of the…

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Is this 6.2%-yielding FTSE 250 dividend gem also one of its biggest bargains?

| Simon Watkins

This broadcaster pays nearly double the average FTSE 250 yield, its new streaming service is doing well, and it looks…

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I’d drip-feed £464 a month into UK stocks to aim for a million

| Charlie Carman

Investing regularly in UK stocks could set me on the path to becoming a millionaire in around 35 years, thanks…

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If I’d put £5k into the S&P 500 on 1 January 2024, here’s what I’d have now

| Ben McPoland

Our writer looks at the year-to-date performance of the S&P 500 index and highlights three areas he's keen to invest…

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As AstraZeneca’s share price drops 13% should I buy on the dip?

| Simon Watkins

AstraZeneca’s share price has fallen following unfavourable results for one of its new drugs, but others look good, and earnings…

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Is the BT share price destined to follow the way of Rolls-Royce?

| Kevin Godbold

Here's why I think the BT share price has the potential to shoot higher on the back of a business…

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Is the Vodafone share price good value at 75p?

| Ken Hall

The Vodafone share price has been under pressure in 2024. Our writer takes a deep dive to see if it's…

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3 FTSE AIM 100 stocks I’d consider snapping up in October

| Ben McPoland

Our writer highlights a trio of quality small-cap stocks that don't get the same fanfare as the big beasts of…

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With an 8.5% dividend yield, is this company a no-brainer for passive income?

| Mark Hartley

A high dividend yield seems like an obvious choice for income investors looking to earn some extra cash. But is…

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Experts reckon this UK stock could surge 45% by September 2025

| Oliver Rodzianko

This Fool thinks Kainos is one of the most attractive UK stocks on the market right now. It's potentially undervalued…

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Up 30% since May, could the Persimmon share price keep rising fast?

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane considers the long-term performance of the Persimmon share price and whether now might be the time for him…

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Up 20% already, can the Unilever share price keep on going?

| Christopher Ruane

While the Unilever share price is up a fifth over the past year, it has moved sideways over a longer…

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Are Greggs shares the best buy on the FTSE 250?

| Charlie Keough

After Greggs shares posted an awesome performance, this Fool is looking at them closely. However, he's not keen on them…

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Could the Glencore share price boom in coming years?

| Christopher Ruane

Possible demand drivers for natural resources might seem like good news for the Glencore share price. Our writer explains why…

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Is this chip growth stock the UK’s version of Nvidia?

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith notes the strong financial results just put out from a growth stock that could become the UK's tech…

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