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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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The FTSE 100 tumbles! Here are 2 reasons why I’d still buy UK shares

| Charlie Keough

Amid talks of a stock market crash, the Footsie has fallen. But this Fool still likes the look of UK…

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Warren Buffett sells half his Apple stock. Should I do the same?

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith explains some of the reasons why the Sage of Omaha might have decided to sell some of his…

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My ISA is ready for a stock market meltdown!

| Ben McPoland

The stock market is displaying massive volatility right now. Here's how I'm thinking about this and which stock I want…

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Lloyds shares climbed 7% in July. Is there still value left for investors?

| Charlie Keough

After years of stagnation, Lloyds shares have sparked into life in 2024. But is there still value left in the…

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NatWest shares rose 17% in July. What could August have in store?

| Charlie Keough

NatWest shares are flying. Even with talk of a stock market crash, this Fool still thinks the FTSE 100 bank…

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I’m more tempted now than ever before by the National Grid share price

| Charlie Keough

The National Grid share price looks very lucrative to this Fool. Here he explains why he thinks now is a…

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If I’d put £10k into Santander shares at the start of 2024, here’s what I’d have now

| Ben McPoland

Our writer takes a look at the recent performance of Santander shares and considers whether he'd add them to his…

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Up 22% in a week! Top brokers are tipping this beaten-down FTSE stock to recover

| Mark Hartley

After falling 37% this year, this struggling FTSE 250 stock just posted excellent first-half results, prompting Buy ratings from brokers.

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If I buy £1,000 of Rolls-Royce shares today, what could my return be in a year?

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

Rolls-Royce shares are up 377% in 18 months, but how much further can the stock climb, and is it too…

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Up 250%, this UK growth stock is still skyrocketing!

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

This FTSE growth stock is one of the best-performing investments of the last five years, and its triple-digit returns may…

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£11,000 invested in this FTSE 100 high-yield gem can make me £10,918 each year in passive income!

| Simon Watkins

This FTSE 100 firm has strong growth prospects that support a high dividend yield, and its shares also look very…

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A ridiculously cheap FTSE 250 stock to buy now?

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

The FTSE 250's up 30%, but this income stock's down 40%. Is this a screaming buying opportunity for me, or…

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2 dividend shares I’m running a mile from

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

Here are two dividend shares that could be in massive trouble with payout cuts lurking around the corner. Zaven Boyrazian…

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Forget buy-to-let! I’d much rather buy this 8.5% high-yield FTSE stock

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

This high-yield stock's currently paying massive dividends that management just hiked once again, putting buy-to-let income strategies to shame.

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This FTSE 100 stock pays a 9.8% dividend yield!

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

The FTSE 100 has some of the best income stocks on the market. And this 9.8%-yielding insurance business could be…

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Was I right to sell my Lloyds shares and buy some of this overlooked FTSE 100 dividend stock instead?

| Simon Watkins

This FTSE 100 dividend stock receives much less attention than Lloyds shares, but it yields much more and has better…

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2 cheap FTSE 100 dividend stocks I’d buy after last week’s washout!

| Royston Wild

Looking for the best dividend stocks to buy at knock-down prices? I think these FTSE 100 passive income favourites merit…

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Is this FTSE 100 flop now a once-in-a-blue-moon bargain?

| Paul Summers

Paul Summers takes a closer look at a FTSE 100 stock that investors have been deserting in droves. Could this…

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8%+ dividend yields! 3 stocks to consider in August for a £1,700 second income

| Royston Wild

The dividend yields on these passive income stocks smash the FTSE 100 average of 3.6%. Here's why they could be…

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At today’s 52-week low, the BP share price may be the bargain of the year!

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones is astonished by how far the BP share price has fallen lately. Now he thinks he’s looking at…

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After crashing 47% the easyJet share price is now in deep value territory

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones thinks the easyJet share price looks good value after repeated falls. Yet the budget carrier also faces major…

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

| Mark Hartley

Shares of FTSE 100 insurance giant Legal & General have an attractive 9% dividend yield. Here’s why it's my choice…

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Is this dividend stock a no-brainer to boost passive income?

| Gordon

Plenty of dividend stocks look appealing to those seeking passive income, but I think it's worth taking a closer look…

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My 2 favourite FTSE 100 shares plunged 5% and 7% on Friday – time to buy?

| Harvey Jones

As markets wobble, Harvey Jones is tempted to buy two FTSE 100 dividend growth stars: Ashtead Group and Intermediate Capital…

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Down 48%, is the Reckitt share price a FTSE 100 bargain?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

The Reckitt share price has fallen by nearly 50% recently. Could there be a big opportunity here for long-term value…

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£25,000 in savings? Here’s how I’d look to earn a second income from the UK property market

| Stephen Wright

Higher interest rates made being a buy-to-let landlord difficult. But the UK housing market could still be a great place…

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I’m backing the Unilever share price to go on a long bull run

| Harvey Jones

The Unilever share price defied last week's recent sell-off and Harvey Jones reckons it has bags of potential over the…

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2 reasons why I’m eyeing the Aviva share price

| Charlie Keough

With its share price sitting at 484.5p, this Fool likes the look of Aviva. Here he gives two reasons why…

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Down 20% in a day, is this FTSE 250 stock a golden opportunity?

| Stephen Wright

Shares in FTSE 250 airline Wizz Air just plunged as engine issues crushed profits. But this looks like a short-term…

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If I’d invested £10k in my SIPP 10 years ago, here’s how much I’d have now!

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

Here’s how much money 10 years of SIPP investing could have made and why picking individual stocks might be the…

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How I’d invest £10k in this stock market rally

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

The stock market’s on a rampage, rising by double digits since October. Here’s how to capitalise on this momentum while…

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I’d invest £500 a month in an ISA, and aim for a passive income worth £52,000

| Dr. James Fox

Millions of us invest for a passive income. Our writer outlines his strategy and highlights one potentially shrewd investment for…

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With nothing in the bank, I’d use Warren Buffett’s strategy to build wealth

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

Warren Buffett built his multi-billion-dollar fortune after turning 50. Here’s how investors with no savings can strive to follow in…

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How to target a £45,210 second income starting with an empty ISA

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

Here’s how British investors can aim to unlock a massive five-figure second income by leveraging the power of a brand-new…

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Here’s how to invest £20k in a Stocks and Shares ISA for an 8% dividend yield

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

This is how to build an 8%-yielding Stocks and Shares ISA that lasts for the long term. Zaven Boyrazian shares…

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Down 43% over 5 years, this FTSE 100 stock could skyrocket

| Dr. James Fox

This FTSE 100 stock is yet to return to its pre-pandemic levels. However, our writer believes this stock could reward…

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Two 6.3%+ yielding dividend shares I’d buy in an ISA this August

| Royston Wild

Royston Wild believes these FTSE 100 and AIM shares could provide ISA investors with a large passive income for years…

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My 2 favourite, cheap FTSE 250 stocks this August!

| Royston Wild

Many FTSE 250 stocks remain 'on sale' despite broader gains across the index. Here are two Royston Wild thinks could…

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3 of my favourite, cheap, high-yield dividend stocks this August!

| Royston Wild

Looking for high-yield shares for passive income? Here are three Royston Wild thinks are cheap and worthy of further research.

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Forget Tesla stock, I’m watching this growth giant instead

| Gordon

Plenty of investors have had their eyes on Tesla stock, but I think there are many other great opportunities out…

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