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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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Down 16%+, here’s 2 unloved FTSE 100 shares for savvy investors to consider!

| Royston Wild

These FTSE 100 shares have slumped in the past six months. Royston Wild thinks long-term investors should pay them close…

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Down 15%, but the FTSE 100’s J Sainsbury has a dividend yield over 5%!

| Kevin Godbold

Is it time to consider shares in FTSE 100 supermarket chain J Sainsbury for a potentially enduring stream of chunky…

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These FTSE 100 stocks have 10% yields! Should I buy now?

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith points out some high-yielding FTSE 100 options for his consideration, but flags up one that he's staying away…

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Should I buy Palantir stock for my ISA after a 200% gain?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Edward Sheldon has cash to deploy within his ISA. Should he buy Palantir shares for more exposure to the artificial…

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2 UK shares to consider following the US election result

| Mark David Hartley

UK shares are inevitably affected by changes across the pond as many FTSE companies do business in the US. Our…

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Shares in this FTSE 100 Dividend Aristocrat are trading at a record low multiple

| Stephen Wright

With a spectacular record of dividend growth and shares trading at an unusually low multiple, income investors should take note…

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This penny stock invests in start-ups. Here’s why I think it could surge

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith explains how smart investments in young companies could help this penny stock's share price jump in the coming…

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Here’s the forecast for BT with the share price at 140p and the dividend yield at 5.7%

| Kevin Godbold

Will BT's business continue to turn around and drive the share price and dividends higher? Here's what the indicators say…

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Where could the Shell share price go in the next 12 months? Here’s what the experts think

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

The Shell share price is dropping as industry uncertainty rises, yet the business is beating expectations! So is this secretly…

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Where might the easyJet share price go in the next 12 months? Here’s what the experts say

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

The easyJet share price is up 25% in three months with another predicted 56% on the horizon, according to analyst…

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A 6.1% yield but down 31%! Is it time for me to buy more BP shares?

| Simon Watkins

BP shares offer a high yield that's forecast to grow to end-2026, and a big projected rise in earnings leaves…

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Where might the Tesla share price go in the next 12 months? Here’s what experts say

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

The Tesla share price is up 1,000% over the last five years, but can this upward momentum continue? Here are…

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With a P/E of just 7.1, this FTSE 100 bank stock still looks a bargain to me

| Simon Watkins

This FTSE 100 ‘Big Four’ bank posted strong Q3 results despite falling UK interest rates, has a good yield and…

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Where might the Tesco share price go in the next 12 months? Here’s what experts think

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

The Tesco share price is climbing by double digits, but can the stock maintain its momentum into 2025? Here are…

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What are the best under-the-radar UK AI shares for me to buy before 2025?

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

The ‘best’ AI shares to buy are very expensive, yet two UK companies have fallen under investors’ radars, offering far…

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How I’d invest £10k to target a 7% dividend yield and passive income

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

Zaven Boyrazian outlines the tactics he’d use to build a high-dividend-yield portfolio that could earn him tremendous passive income in…

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If I’d invested £5,000 in an S&P 500 index fund 5 years ago, here’s how much I’d have now

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

Zaven Boyrazian looks at the S&P 500 index's performance over the last five years. Has an index fund been a…

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1 terrific FTSE 250 stock I’m buying in November without hesitation

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

This well-known FTSE 250 stock’s generated over 500% in returns since 2014, but this growth could be just the tip…

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Where might the FTSE 100 go in the next 12 months? Here’s what the experts think

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

The FTSE 100’s up almost 24% since last November! But the big question now is, what could happen next? Here…

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If I invest £10,000 in Legal & General shares, how much passive income could I receive?

| Mark David Hartley

Legal & General is a popular dividend stock that British passive income investors love. Our writer calculates how much a…

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Here’s how I’d target a £20k+ passive income by investing just £50 per week!

| Royston Wild

With the right approach, it really is possible for investors to build a healthy passive income for life. Here's how…

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7%+ dividend yields! 3 FTSE 250 shares I’d buy to target a £1,140 passive income

| Royston Wild

The dividend yields on these UK shares smashes the FTSE 250 forward average of 3.5%. Here's why I'd buy them…

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2 UK shares for value investors to consider buying

| Stephen Wright

In the UK, shares in a FTSE 100 housebuilder and a FTSE 250 boot business stand out to Stephen Wright…

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2 weeks ago I called Tesco shares an unmissable buy. Then this happened

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones was convinced that Tesco shares were nicely placed to continue their strong run, but subsequent events have changed…

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After jumping 16% in a month is this FTSE aerospace giant the best share to buy today?

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones is looking for the best share to buy over the next few weeks and wonders if now's the…

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3 ISA mistakes to avoid

| Christopher Ruane

By avoiding these three common mistakes, our writer hopes to reduce the risk of unwelcome surprises in his Stocks and…

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Here’s how I’d use £250 to start investing now

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer applies his stock market experience to consider how he'd start investing for the first time with a few…

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At a 20-year low, could this FTSE 250 stock be a value investor’s dream?

| Andrew Mackie

Scouring the FTSE 250 for bargains, Andrew Mackie has his eyes on this consumer goods multinational that has fallen on…

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1 discounted US stock for me to buy for the cybersecurity revolution!

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

This AI-powered cybersecurity company's beating its rival technologies, and a recent share price drop may have just created a buying…

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Buying 1,019 shares of this FTSE 100 monopoly could earn me £2,284 in passive income

| Stephen Wright

National Grid’s monopoly status makes it a popular passive income stock. But investors shouldn’t underestimate the risks that come with…

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£5k in savings? Here’s how I’d aim to build a rising passive income of £5,500 a month

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones invests in FTSE 100 dividend stocks with the aim of generating a growing passive income to fund his…

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Are these 2 legendary dividend stocks worth buying and holding until 2030?

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

Zaven Boyrazian explores two of the UK's most legendary dividend stocks with tremendous track records. But are they good long-term…

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I’d listen to Warren Buffett’s advice and buy undervalued shares today

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

Warren Buffett’s focus on quality at a reasonable price has proven to be a highly lucrative strategy that other investors…

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How I’d aim to turn an empty ISA into a £50k second income!

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

Zaven Boyrazian outlines how investors can target a £50,000 second income starting with a brand new ISA while also keeping…

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Up 202%! This hidden FTSE gem has outpaced the Rolls-Royce share price and is still climbing!

| Harvey Jones

The Rolls-Royce share price may have outpaced every FTSE 100 rival over the last couple of years but Harvey Jones…

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How I’d invest my first £1,000 in a SIPP

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

Investing the first £1,000 in an SIPP can be a daunting process, especially for new investors. Zaven Boyrazian explains what…

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No savings? I’d drip feed £500 a month into UK shares to retire in comfort

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

Worried about retiring with no savings? Zaven Boyrazian explains how investors can aim to boost their wealth for the long…

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Down 40%, should I buy this 6.5%-yielding business for my Stocks and Shares ISA?

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

This sold-off equipment rental firm could be a lucrative opportunity for my Stocks and Shares ISA if new management can…

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2 dirt cheap FTSE 100 and FTSE 250 shares to consider today!

| Royston Wild

These FTSE 100 and FTSE 250 stocks are still on sale today. Here's why I think investors seeking cheap UK…

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1 ex-penny stock I’d buy for passive income

| Ben McPoland

This writer takes a look at one former penny stock that is trading cheaply and carrying a 4.7% forward-looking dividend…

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