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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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Forget saving! Here’s a FTSE 100 share I’m planning to buy before Christmas

| Royston Wild

This FTSE 100 share looks like a brilliant bargain at current prices, says Royston Wild. Here's why it's on his…

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With P/Es below 8, which of these FTSE 100 shares should investors consider?

| Royston Wild

The following FTSE shares are on sale, trading at rock-bottom earnings multiples. But which could be the better buy for…

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1 FTSE 100 stock I’ll avoid like the plague in 2025!

| Royston Wild

This FTSE 100 stock offers excellent all-round value at today's prices. But Royston Wild thinks the firm's low price underlines…

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Warren Buffett owns this FTSE 100 stock. But should I?

| James Beard

Warren Buffett rarely invests in FTSE 100 shares but he does have a position in Diageo. Is it time for…

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After returning 101% in 2024 is this FTSE bank the best share to buy for 2025?

| Harvey Jones

FTSE 100 bank NatWest Group turned out to be the best share to buy at the start of this year.…

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Could Helium One be a millionaire-maker penny stock?

| Ben McPoland

Shares of Helium One Global (LON:HE1) have soared 272% so far this year. Should I buy this penny stock while…

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Are these 2 unsung FTSE blue-chips the passive income stocks I never knew I wanted?

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones says that the FTSE 100 contains fantastic passive income stocks with deceptively modest yields. Here are two he's…

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Shhhh… These FTSE 250 stocks have quietly more than doubled in 2024

| Paul Summers

Forget those US tech titans. Our writer takes a closer look at two supposedly 'boring' FTSE 250 stocks that have…

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As the Diageo share price flies on a double upgrade is this my last chance to buy it on the cheap?

| Harvey Jones

The Diageo share price has inflicted plenty of pain on Harvey Jones in 2024, but suddenly it's serving up a…

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7%+ yields! 3 choices to consider for a Stocks and Shares ISA

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane highlights a trio of FTSE companies each yielding over 7% he thinks investors should consider for a Stocks…

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How investors might try to turn £10,000 into a chunky passive income

| Ken Hall

Our writer Ken Hall looks at how the magic of compounding returns might help investors to create a handy second…

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Here’s how to cut a coffee a day and invest in 2 stocks a month to aim for a £65k second income

| Dr. James Fox

Millions of us would love a second income, but it’s easier to achieve than we may realise. Dr James Fox…

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Trading under 10 times earnings, is the easyJet share price too low?

| Ken Hall

Ken Hall assesses whether there's still value in the easyJet share price after recent gains following a strong annual results…

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Here’s what an investor would have after buying 2024’s top 5 FTSE 100 stocks in a £20k ISA

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones sadly doesn't hold any of this year's five biggest FTSE 100 winners. But even his portfolio of more…

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ISA inflows are booming! But are savers making a fatal mistake?

| Royston Wild

Cash ISA savings have surged since the start of the year. But could investing in a Stocks & Shares ISA…

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A 9.3% dividend yield? There could be juicy second income potential here

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith flags up a small-cap stock that has a high dividend yield thanks to a strategy involving buying income-generating…

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Is there an opportunity in this recovering FTSE 250 media company? Barclays thinks so!

| Mark Hartley

Barclays put in an Overweight rating on Future stock after the FTSE 250 company posted positive full-year results last month.…

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This future FTSE 100 stock looks like a needless risk to me

| Stephen Wright

With Coca-Cola Europacific Partners set to join the FTSE 100 in March 2025, is there a chance to beat the…

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These quantum computing growth stocks could make me rich!

| Dr. James Fox

These growth stocks mostly surged over the past months, but have also demonstrated incredible volatility as the market grapples with…

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3 super-reliable FTSE 100 stocks to consider buying for passive income in 2025

| Paul Summers

Our writer has been scanning the FTSE 100 for the best stocks to consider buying for the passive income they…

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3 ISA strategies to consider for 2025

| Alan Oscroft

It's nearly New Year. And after that, ISA deadline time will start creeping up on us. It can pay to…

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The Nasdaq’s almost doubled in the past 2 years! Here’s what I think happens next

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith explains why the Nasdaq's done so well recently and flags up a specific stock he thinks could keep…

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I’m ready for a stock market crash in 2025

| Ben McPoland

Our writer highlights a high-quality FTSE 100 share that he'll buy instantly if the stock market has a major meltdown…

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Up 10% in days, what on earth’s going on with the Diageo share price?

| Ben McPoland

The Diageo share price has perked up in December. This shareholder takes a look at what's behind the Guinness maker's…

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£20,000 in the FTSE All-Share at the start of 2024? Here’s what an investor would have now

| Paul Summers

Our writer looks at whether tracking the FTSE All-Share index has been a great investment this year. Spoiler: there's good…

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Why I’ll be avoiding this FTSE 100 market darling in 2025

| Ken Hall

Ken Hall takes a look at one FTSE 100 stock that has been soaring higher in 2024, and why he…

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I’m taking Warren Buffett’s advice for when stocks are at record highs

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith looks back on some words of wisdom from Warren Buffett about how and where to invest as the…

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After crashing 25% are these 2 cheap blue-chips perfect for my Stocks and Shares ISA?

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones is on the hunt for cheap FTSE 100 companies to add to his Stocks and Shares ISA. These…

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2 implausibly cheap shares I’ll consider buying in an ISA next year

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones loves buying cheap shares but is struggling to believe that these two top FTSE 100 companies can really…

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I don’t care if my Legal & General shares don’t climb in 2025. I’ve still got that 9%+ yield!

| Harvey Jones

Legal & General shares come with one of the most generous dividends on the entire FTSE 100. Harvey Jones says…

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Anywhere below £4, BT’s share price looks undervalued to me

| Simon Watkins

BT’s share price has risen considerably over the past year, but this doesn't mean the stock is without any value.…

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Another £5,000 invested in this FTSE 250 high-yield gem could make me £968 a month in dividend income over time!

| Simon Watkins

This high-yield star offers one of the biggest dividend returns in the FTSE 250 and the FTSE 100, especially if…

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Can this beaten up and bullet-riddled FTSE growth stock save the day in 2025?

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones fell for the glamour of holding Aston Martin shares, but the reality was a shock. Can the FTSE…

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Investors can start building towards a £10k second income with just £5 a day!

| Mark Hartley

A fiver a day seems like a small price to pay for a potentially lucrative second income later in life.…

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17,648 shares in this under-the-radar Dividend Aristocrat could earn investors £1,500 a year in passive income

| Stephen Wright

With 47 years of consecutive dividend increases, James Halstead might be one of the best passive income shares for UK…

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Could this beaten-down FTSE 100 stock outperform the index in 2025?

| Andrew Mackie

Investing in precious metals miners has been deeply frustrating over the past few years, but Andrew Mackie believes this is…

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No savings at 40? Here’s how late investors could target an £18,100 passive income with UK stocks

| Royston Wild

Creating a diversified portfolio of UK stocks could be a great way for investors to build long-term wealth, explains Royston…

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The Ashtead share price could soar with proposed US listing! A slam-dunk opportunity to buy?

| Dr. James Fox

The Ashstead share price has underperformed its US peers over the past 12 months, but moving its primary listing there…

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2 FTSE stinkers I’m avoiding in 2025

| Paul Summers

Investors might be ending 2024 in a fairly bullish mood. But our writer doesn't like the outlook for at least…

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This FTSE 100 stock looks good to me, so should investors consider buying it now?

| Kevin Godbold

The battered retail sector's thrown up some keen company valuations, such as this FTSE 100 player that's been expanding abroad.

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