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Just released: January’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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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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The Diageo share price has fallen 41%. Time to buy the stock?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

The Diageo share price has experienced a dramatic fall over the last 30 months. Is the Footsie stock now a…

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The Rolls-Royce share price jumps 9% as dividends are reinstated and profits rise by 74%

| Charlie Keough

The Rolls-Royce share price has climbed almost in double digits on the release of its half-year results. This Fool delves…

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The Smith & Nephew share price is on the move, here’s why

| Gordon

I've been watching the Smith & Nephew share price for a while as the medical tech giant shows some real…

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8.4% and 7.2% yields! I’d buy these 2 exceptional FTSE 100 dividend shares today

| Charlie Keough

This Fool reckons these could be two of the finest dividend shares available to investors. If he didn't already own…

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3 FTSE shares I like for stress-free lifelong passive income

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith reveals a few of his favourite passive income stocks ideas at the moment, with current dividend yields as…

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Down 20% in 2024, is this a bargain basement FTSE 100 stock?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

This FTSE 100 stock’s been falling while the index has been rising. Has this created an opportunity for long-term value…

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Why I’m buying more of this cheap FTSE 100 stock, even though it’s falling

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith explains why he's keen to buy the dip regarding a FTSE 100 stock he already owns, due to…

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2 boring but beautiful picks I think could make great additions to a Stocks and Shares ISA

| Charlie Keough

This Fool thinks these two FTSE shares could be smart additions to bolster a Stocks and Shares ISA. Here, he…

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If I’d put £1,000 in Rolls-Royce shares 6 months ago, here’s what I’d have now

| Dr. James Fox

High-flying Rolls-Royce shares just received another boost with the company raising its guidance further for the 2024 financial year.

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£20,000 in savings? That could become a passive income worth £19,233 a year

| Charlie Keough

This Fool buys dividend shares with the aim of making substantial passive income with minimal effort. With £20,000, here's what…

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Why the Persimmon share price soared 18% in July

| Stephen Wright

The Persimmon share price outpaced the rest of the FTSE 100 in July as a new government brought new potential…

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As the FTSE 100 approaches new highs, UK shares still look cheap

| Stephen Wright

US stocks are expensive and emerging markets can bring economic risks. Stephen Wright thinks UK shares offer investors the best…

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Down 6% last month! Is it time to sell my Nvidia stock?

| Charlie Keough

Nvidia has been a star stock due to its blistering performance lately. But last month the shares took a tumble.…

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How much should I invest in the stock market to retire and live off the passive income?

| Mark Hartley

Escape the rat race and live off passive income by investing in the stock market? Sounds like a dream come…

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2 FTSE 100 shares I’m thinking of buying in August!

| Royston Wild

These FTSE 100 shares could deliver exceptional shareholder returns for years to come. I’m doing some intensive research to see…

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Should I buy dirt cheap easyJet shares in August?

| Royston Wild

At 463.6p, easyJet shares are among the cheapest on the FTSE 100 today. Does this make it a brilliant bargain…

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3 reasons why I love National Grid shares!

| Royston Wild

National Grid shares have been on a rollercoaster ride in recent months. Here, Royston Wild argues that its long-term outlook's…

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How buying cheap UK shares in August could turn an empty ISA into £535,823!

| Royston Wild

Buying cheap shares like this FTSE 100 superstar could help me make half a million pounds by 2044. Here's why…

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My 2 favourite FTSE 100 bargain stocks this August!

| Royston Wild

Looking for the best, cheap FTSE 100 stocks to consider buying? Here are two that brokers expect to soar in…

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Best US stocks to consider buying in August

| The Motley Fool Staff

We asked our freelance writers to reveal the top US stocks they’d buy in August, which included two Share Advisor…

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Would Warren Buffett say CrowdStrike is a bargain after dropping 40%?

| Oliver Rodzianko

CrowdStrike has been selling at a massive discount since its technology scandal earlier in the month. He thinks Warren Buffett…

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1 breathtaking FTSE dividend stock down 20% I’ll buy in August and hold forever

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones reckons FTSE 100 dividend stock Phoenix Group Holdings could finally deliver some growth on top of its juicy…

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Forget Nvidia: 1 stock down 19% to buy for the artificial intelligence (AI) revolution

| Ben McPoland

While Nvidia continues to dominate the headlines around AI, this investor thinks there is another top stock to buy for…

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How I’d invest £500 a month in UK shares to target a £61,931 annual second income

| Ben McPoland

Investing regularly in UK shares could provide me with a sizeable second income to supplement my pension or even enable…

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8%+ yields! 3 FTSE shares I’m eyeing for August

| Christopher Ruane

All three of these FTSE 100 shares have dividend yields over 8%. Our writer explains why he is eyeing them…

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The Rolls-Royce share price could skyrocket tomorrow! I’m ready for it

| Harvey Jones

The Rolls-Royce share price has idled lately but Harvey Jones reckons that its first-half results will get the FTSE 100…

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Down 15% this year, is the Rio Tinto share price too cheap to miss after H1 results?

| Alan Oscroft

At H1 time, Rio Tinto believes it's at an inflection point in its growth -- what might that mean for…

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Will the stock market crash in August?

| Harvey Jones

Investors are nervous, particularly in the US, as they anticipate a stock market crash next month. Here's what Harvey Jones…

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This FTSE 250 stock has fallen 26% in a year, but still yields 8.6%. Time to buy?

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane looks at a FTSE 250 company with a dividend yield north of 8%. Could the passive income potential…

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This former high-yield share just jumped. Why?

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer was wary of this stock even when it had a double-digit dividend yield. The share's high yield is…

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As the Taylor Wimpey share price inches up on H1 results, is it still cheap?

| Alan Oscroft

Now we know how the first half went for Taylor Wimpey, what things might send the share price higher in…

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Could the HSBC dividend yield of 7% get even larger?

| Christopher Ruane

After another set of interim results announced today, will the HSBC dividend yield of 7% convince our writer to add…

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Up 50% this year, is this FTSE 100 bank stock a buy?

| Ken Hall

This FTSE 100 banking giant has surged higher in 2024. Our writer looks at how it's valued versus peers ahead…

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£100k today or a £5k passive income? I know which I’d prefer

| Ken Hall

Is a bird in the hand is worth two in the bush? Ken Hall assesses which he'd prefer as he…

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My top 2 shares to buy in August

| Stephen Wright

While things haven’t been easy for consumer-facing companies in 2024, Stephen Wright sees opportunities to buy shares in August to…

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What on earth’s going on with the Nvidia share price?

| Ben McPoland

This Fool looks at what might be driving the recent sell-off in the Nvidia share price. Is it time for…

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Analysts expect big earnings jumps from these FTSE 250 growth stocks

| Alan Oscroft

I think it might be time for FTSE 250 growth stocks to shine again. And today I'm looking at a…

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2 dividend stocks I like which have increased payouts for over 50 years!

| Sumayya Mansoor

As dividend stocks go, these two FTSE picks have exceptional track records, as well as exciting growth prospects.

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Three 8.8%+ yielding shares I’d buy for an ISA in August

| Christopher Ruane

These income shares each offers at least an 8.8% dividend yield at the moment. Our writer explains why he'd happily…

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

| Ben McPoland

Our writer takes a look at Greggs shares after the FTSE 250 bakery chain posted solid results today and the…

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