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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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£9k in an ISA? Here are 2 FTSE 100 stocks to consider for a juicy second income

| Ben McPoland

There are plenty of quality UK shares to consider when attempting to build a second income. Here are two high-yielders…

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No savings at 40? Just £5 a day invested in FTSE 250 stocks could unlock a £372k ISA

| Royston Wild

For the price of a coffee, Brits have a chance to build a healthy nest egg for their retirement. Here's…

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Can I buy Elon Musk’s SpaceX on the stock market?

| Dr. James Fox

SpaceX is hot property and its valuation is surging. Dr James Fox explains how investors can gain exposure to Elon…

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Considering an ISA for retirement? Here’s how investors could aim for £2,000 a month with dividend shares

| Mark Hartley

Our writer outlines how a well-balanced portfolio of dividend shares in an ISA could lead to a decent stream of…

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Here’s the BP share price forecast

| Dr. James Fox

BP's share price should be higher. That’s what analysts are saying, but things can move quickly in the hydrocarbons and…

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Up 53% in 3 months! What’s fuelling the red-hot Burberry share price?

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones is whooping it up as the dramatic Burberry share price recovery wipes out most of his losses in…

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Should I aim for a million by holding just 10 shares?

| Harvey Jones

Can Harvey Jones aim for a million in his ISA pot by investing in a broad-based portfolio of around 20…

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Warning: hedge funds expect this FTSE dividend stock to tank

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

This FTSE dividend stock's down 54% over the last five years. And institutional investors expect its share price to continue…

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Should investors follow Warren Buffett and invest in this well known pizza company?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Warren Buffett’s investment company just put over half a billion dollars into Domino’s Pizza. Should UK investors grab some shares…

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1 cheap FTSE 100 stock I’ve snapped up for 2025 and beyond

| Ben McPoland

Our writer outlines three compelling reasons why he recently decided to add this bargain-basement FTSE 100 stock to his portfolio.

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Should I sell this FTSE stinker and buy mighty Tesco shares instead?

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones has been watching Tesco shares rise and rise, while his holding in FTSE 100 mining giant Glencore goes…

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I think this is my favourite growth stock on my 2025 wishlist

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith explains his outlook for gold and silver prices for next year and finds a growth stock that fits…

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2 UK stocks to consider buying to build wealth after 40

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith outlines a growth share and an income idea that show how UK stocks can be used to grow…

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2 quality UK shares to consider buying near 52-week lows

| Stephen Wright

Sometimes, a cyclical downturn can create a great buying opportunity. In this spirit, Stephen Wright has a couple of UK…

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2,475 shares in this overlooked FTSE 100 dividend gem could make me £9,532 a year in passive income over time!  

| Simon Watkins

This FTSE 100 stock has one of the highest yields in the index, which could generate a big passive income,…

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Down 16%, but with a P/E of just 7.2 and 5%+ yield do Lloyds shares look an unmissable bargain to me?

| Simon Watkins

Lloyds shares have dropped significantly recently, leaving the stock looking undervalued on some measures, but does it look like a…

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Are cheap shares better?

| John Fieldsend

Do cheap shares make a better option for investors compared to higher valuation alternatives? Here are the findings of a…

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7 reasons why I won’t touch this FTSE 250 legend with a bargepole!

| James Beard

Our writer’s been looking at the history of Aston Martin, the iconic FTSE 250 car maker, and explains why he's…

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Where might the MicroStrategy share price go in the next 12 months? Here are the latest expert forecasts

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

The Microstrategy share price has skyrocketed by almost 500% since January, but can this momentum continue into 2025? Here’s what…

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Where might the AstraZeneca share price go in 2025? Here’s what the experts forecast

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

The AstraZeneca share price is down almost 20% since September! What’s behind this drop, and where do analysts think the…

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

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

The Legal & General share price is looking dirt cheap, with forecasts predicting double-digit growth in 2025. But is it…

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Can the Aviva share price smash it again next year? The experts have spoken

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones says the Aviva share price has had a brilliant 12 months, powering ahead of its FTSE 100 rivals.…

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Where could the Nvidia share price go in the next 12 months? Here are the latest forecasts

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

The Nvidia share price is up over 2,500% in the last five years, but is this growth just the tip…

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A 10% dividend yield from a FTSE 250 stock with a forward P/E of 5.6!

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

This oil & gas enterprise is firing on all cylinders and rewarding shareholders with a double-digit dividend yield! Is this…

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These are my top 5 shares to buy before 2025!

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

Zaven Boyrazian has been buying these US growth stocks for what he sees as their potential to surge in 2025…

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Where will the S&P 500 be at the end of 2024? Here are the latest forecasts

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

The S&P 500 could reach record highs in 2025, with even more double-digit growth on the horizon. But which stocks…

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UBS predicts the FTSE 250 could surge in 2025!

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

Analysts forecast that tremendous value could be unlocked in the FTSE 250 as economic conditions and government spending ramp up…

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Where’s the FTSE 100 heading in 2025? Here are the latest forecasts

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

The FTSE 100 might be on track to reach record highs in 2025, but which market sectors should investors be…

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How much would I need in a Stocks and Shares ISA to earn £300 a month?

| John Fieldsend

The Stocks and Shares ISA is looking even better for passive income. What kind of outlay could be needed to…

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If I’d put £30,000 into the FTSE 250 a decade ago, here’s what I’d have today!

| Royston Wild

The FTSE 250 has delivered solid returns since 2014. Is investing in an index fund or buying individual shares the…

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Can the filthy cheap BP share price rocket in 2025? Here’s what the experts say

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones took advantage of a tough year for the BP share price to add the stock to his portfolio…

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I aim for a million buying just 10 or so shares!

| Christopher Ruane

Rather than investing in dozens of different companies, our writer is focussing on finding a few great ones to help…

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Has this 6% yielding penny share fallen too far?

| Christopher Ruane

After a testy few days for a penny share our writer holds, he revisits the investment case and weighs management…

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These are the 3 top-yielding FTSE 250 stocks in my passive income portfolio

| Mark Hartley

Mark Hartley explains why these three mid-cap stocks make good additions to his passive income portfolio, despite lacking the stability…

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3 stock market pitfalls for beginners to look out for

| Mark Hartley

When investing in the stock market it's easy to fall foul of these three big mistakes. Our writer considers some…

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The second phase of AI’s started. I expect these UK shares to benefit

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Edward Sheldon believes these UK shares could do well as artificial intelligence solutions are introduced within the corporate world.

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How much will be needed to start buying shares in 2025?

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane explains why he thinks it need not cost the earth to start buying shares and details some considerations…

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Can the Next share price defy the odds and grow another 25% next year?

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones is in awe of the Next share price, which has shrugged off the troubles hitting retail for another…

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3 passive income mistakes to avoid

| Stephen Wright

The stock market’s a great place to look for passive income opportunities. But an important part of investing is figuring…

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This under-the-radar FTSE stock is set to print money in 2025

| Stephen Wright

FTSE 100 and FTSE 250 stocks get a lot of attention. But looking beyond the familiar names can potentially bring…

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