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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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Just released: our 3 top 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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Recently 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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Just 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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Recently released: the 3 best growth-focused stocks to consider buying in December [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 value stocks to consider buying in December

| The Motley Fool Staff

We asked our freelance writers to reveal their top value shares, including one 'Fire' and one 'Ice' recommendation...

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A no-brainer S&P 500 stock to buy and hold for the next decade?

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

This S&P 500 monopoly stock may not be cheap, but its long-term potential more than justifies its premium valuation. Can…

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Fancy a £1,620 passive income in 2025? Consider these 3 FTSE 100 high-yield stocks

| Royston Wild

Considering a big investment in these high-yield FTSE 100 stocks could mean a large and growing second income over time,…

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2 FTSE 250 shares I won’t touch with a bargepole in 2025

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

Zaven Boyrazian points out two FTSE 250 shares he’d stay well away from in 2025, no matter how tempting their…

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Down 40% in a year, could this be the next FTSE 100 comeback story?

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

Zaven Boyrazian explains why this FTSE 100 stock's down by almost half and why a potential comeback might be just…

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Since December 2023, this FTSE 100 stock’s fallen 32%. Is it now too cheap to overlook?

| James Beard

Our writer explains why he believes this FTSE 100 stock offers tremendous value for money. And considers whether he should…

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The easyJet share price has climbed 58% and the dividend is up a stunning 169%!

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones is thrilled by the impressive easyJet share price performance this year, and its dividend is flying too. Does…

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2 no-brainer FTSE dividend shares I want to buy with £2k

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones has identified 2 solid FTSE 100 dividend shares with growth potential. He's aiming to rustle up £2k and…

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The BP share price is up 7% in a month but still looks great value with a P/E of 5.73 and 5.67% yield!

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones took advantage of this year's dip in the BP share price to load up on the FTSE 100…

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£3k in a savings account? It could be earning more passive income elsewhere

| Mark Hartley

While pondering the falling interest rates on savings accounts, our writer considers how a portfolio of reliable stocks could earn…

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Just released: our 3 top 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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2 precious penny stocks that could offer a golden opportunity!

| Mark Hartley

Like the early gold rush days, penny stocks have a strong allure, offering an opportunity to be a part of…

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4 reasons why I think UK shares will soar in 2025!

| James Beard

As 2024 draws to a close, our writer explains why he’s optimistic that UK shares, including the FTSE 100, will…

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1 trick I’m using to maximise my passive income

| Stephen Wright

Stephen Wright reveals how he’s aiming to get an extra 38% a year in passive income from one of the…

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How to invest £10 a day and aim for passive income paradise

| Dr. James Fox

Millions of us want a passive income, but we might not have the right strategy to achieve it. Our writer…

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1 UK stock I massively regret not buying in 2024 (and it’s not Rolls-Royce)

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

If Edward Sheldon had invested in this under-the-radar UK stock at the start of 2024, he could have roughly tripled…

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There are now 4,850 ISA millionaires! Here are the stocks and shares they’ve been buying

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

Want to become a Stocks and Shares ISA millionaire? What better way to try than to study the thousands of…

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I think Legal & General shares are great for passive income. That’s why they’re on my Santa list!

| James Beard

Our writer’s identified a blue-chip dividend share that he believes has the potential to generate generous levels of passive income…

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Entering 2025 with no savings? I’d follow Warren Buffett and start building wealth

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

By applying lessons from investing legend Warren Buffett, the days of having no savings in the bank could soon be…

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Here’s how to start earning a second income with dividend shares

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

With multiple routes to earning a passive income, Zaven Boyrazian explains how to unlock a second income stream with dividend…

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2 no-brainer, cheap penny stocks to consider buying with just £500?

| Royston Wild

Penny stocks can be high-risk investments. But do the potential benefits of owning these small caps outweigh the dangers? Royston…

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5 simple steps for targeting a £1,000,000 SIPP

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

Through regular contributions and careful monitoring, investors can target a seven-figure long-term SIPP to improve their retirement quality of life.

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Here’s the dividend forecast for Tesco shares

| Dr. James Fox

Tesco shares have performed very well over the past 12 months, beating the FTSE 100 index and outperforming several peers…

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2 no-brainer FTSE 250 value shares to consider buying for 2025?

| Royston Wild

These FTSE 250 stocks offer standout value at current prices. Royston Wild explores whether they could be so good that…

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A FTSE 100 share I won’t touch with a bargepole in 2025

| Royston Wild

Lloyds' share price has surged by double-digit percentages this year. But Royston Wild fears this FTSE 100 share could crash…

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3 exchange-traded funds (ETFs) to consider for a 14.8% annual return

| Royston Wild

Investors don't have to compromise returns for safety with exchange-traded funds (ETFs). Here are three I'm tipping to deliver big…

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1 ISA mistake to avoid in 2025

| Ben McPoland

Our writer reveals a very silly mistake he made earlier this year that has reduced the returns for his Stocks…

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3 things to bear in mind when buying shares for a SIPP

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane considers a trio of factors that help influence his decisions when making choices about what to do with…

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To target a £5k annual second income, how much would you need to invest in FTSE 100 shares?

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer runs some numbers on what it would take to earn a £5k second income each year from owning…

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2 shares that could help turn a £20k ISA into a £2k+ annual passive income machine

| Christopher Ruane

By taking a strategic approach to investing his ISA and reinvesting dividends, this writer hopes to build substantial long-term passive…

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Down 50% with a 6.5% yield, is this massive S&P 500 stock a screaming buy?

| Mark Hartley

Our writer considers the prospects of a once-massive S&P 500 stock that's fallen out of favour and now has a…

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What might waiting a decade to start a Lifetime ISA cost?

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane explains why it can pay to start sooner rather than later when it comes to setting up and…

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Some passive income ideas really are simple. Here’s one!

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane explains why he likes to stick to the tried and tested when hunting for possible passive income ideas…

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5 Warren Buffett investing habits that could help build wealth in 2025!

| Christopher Ruane

Warren Buffett's been investing successfully for many decades. Our writer shares a handful of his approaches that he'll be using…

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Can investors consider buying £1 for 60p with this FTSE 250 investment trust?

| Stephen Wright

Harbourvest Global Private Equity's a FTSE 250 private equity firm trading at 60% of its NAV. And investors are pushing…

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2 UK shares investors should consider keeping on a tight leash

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

These UK shares seem to have robust long-term tailwinds, but they’re also tackling headwinds that could result in less-than-impressive investment…

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This FTSE 100 stock’s down 21% since I bought! Have I made a BIG mistake?

| James Beard

FTSE 100 stocks are supposed to be less volatile. But our writer recently purchased one that’s making him question this…

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Will the stock market rise in 2025, and how high could it go?

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

The stock market's up by double digits, but can it maintain its momentum in 2025? And which stocks should investors…

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If an investor puts £750 a month in a Stocks and Shares ISA, here’s what they could have in 10 years

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Edward Sheldon looks at how Stocks and Shares ISAs can help build wealth and also highlights some investment strategies to…

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1 US penny stock I’m avoiding like the plague

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

This medical penny stock's trying to capture a $100bn market opportunity after recently receiving FDA approval. But personally, I’m not…

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£5,000 in savings? Here’s how to try and turn that into a £500 passive income

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

Zaven Boyrazian outlines how a £5,000 lump sum investment could potentially transformed into a £500 passive income stream within as…

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