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6 stocks that Fools have been buying!

| The Motley Fool Staff

Our Foolish freelancers are putting their money where their mouths are and buying these stocks in recent weeks.

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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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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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A cheap FTSE 100 share that could soar in 2025!

| Royston Wild

I'm scouring the FTSE for the best bargain shares to buy for next year. Here's one whose low PEG ratio…

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After it’s rocketed 41% in 2 months, is it time I bought this FTSE 250 growth stock?

| Ben McPoland

One FTSE 250 stock has been on a tear lately, leaving this Fool wondering if now is the perfect time…

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Here’s the growth forecast for Lloyds shares through to 2026!

| Royston Wild

Analyst think earnings will rebound next year before rising by double-digits in 2026. Does this make Lloyds shares attractive enough…

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These FTSE 100 and real estate shares are on sale! Time to consider buying?

| Royston Wild

Despite the FTSE's rise in 2024, many top UK blue-chip shares continue to trade at large discounts. Here are two…

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5 things to look for when choosing FTSE 100 shares to buy

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer shares a handful of criteria he always considers when looking for the right FTSE 100 shares to buy…

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Investing £100k in this share could add £1.2m to my SIPP valuation!

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane identifies a FTSE 100 share that he thinks could potentially transform the long-term performance of a SIPP.

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How I’d invest £200 a month to target a yearly passive income of £1,950

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane explains how he'd invest in blue-chip dividend shares over the long term to build up his lucrative passive…

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Down 15% this week! Is there a fresh opportunity in this dividend gem with an 8% yield?

| Mark David Hartley

After a trading update shaved 15% of the price, our writer considers if ITV's 8% yield still makes the FTSE…

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Here’s my top pick from the S&P 500

| Stephen Wright

When it comes to the S&P 500, Stephen Wright thinks investors don’t have to look far to find an opportunity…

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At 209%, the Warren Buffett Indicator says the stock market’s strongly overvalued. Is a crash coming?

| Mark David Hartley

An indicator named after world-famous investor Warren Buffett is rapidly increased this year. Here's what it could mean for global…

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3 reasons why Wise is one of the UK’s best growth stocks

| Stephen Wright

The UK market isn’t particularly known for its growth stocks. But Stephen Wright thinks international payment platform Wise is one…

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Is it time to look again at UK shares?

| James Beard

Our writer explains why October’s Budget has led him to question his commitment to some UK shares. But what should…

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If I invested £300 a month in a Stocks and Shares ISA, here’s what I could have in 10 years

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

With a Stocks and Shares ISA, a regular savings plan, and a decent long-term investment strategy, it’s possible to build…

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1 dividend-paying near-penny stock set for potentially huge growth!

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

Zaven Boyrazian's discovered a potentially dirt cheap, high-growth, almost penny stock hiding in plain sight. Is this one to consider…

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Where will the Lloyds share price be on 1 January?

| Dr. James Fox

The Lloyds share price has been very volatile in recent weeks. Dr James Fox believes we could see more movement…

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1 no-brainer share I’d buy when the stock market crashes again

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

Another stock market crash is inevitable, but when it eventually happens, instead of panicking, I’ll be buying shares in this…

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I’d buy 5,800 shares of this stock for £100 in monthly passive income

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

Reliable, long-term, high-dividend yields are the secret to building a large passive income stream. And this unloved stock might do…

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Here’s the growth forecast for Nvidia shares through to 2026!

| Royston Wild

Nvidia shares continue to go from strength to strength. Is the tech giant a rock-solid stock for growth investors to…

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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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Here’s how I’ve targeted a HUGE passive income with FTSE 100 shares

| Royston Wild

The FTSE 100 is home to scores of brilliant stocks for dividend investors to savour. Here's how I'm looking to…

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Here’s the best-performing FTSE 100 stock of the last 10 years

| Stephen Wright

Private equity firm 3i has outperformed the rest of the FTSE 100 over the last 10 years. And its big…

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Here’s why Warren Buffett is selling shares (and why I’m not)

| Stephen Wright

Warren Buffett cited tax considerations as his reason for selling shares in Apple. But this isn’t something most UK investors…

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What on earth is going on with the AstraZeneca share price?

| Dr. James Fox

The AstraZeneca share price has fallen 30% from its peak in August. Dr James Fox explains what’s going on with…

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