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Every month, we ask our freelance writers to share their top ideas for stocks to buy with investors.

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Best British value stocks to consider buying in December

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We asked our freelance writers to reveal their top value shares, including one 'Fire' and one 'Ice' recommendation...

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Best US stocks to consider buying in December

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

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Best British dividend stocks to consider buying in December

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We asked our writers to share their top dividend stock for December, including two Share Advisor 'Ice' recommendations!

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6 stocks that Fools have been buying!

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

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5 FTSE flops Fools think have further to fall

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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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5 growth stocks under £1 Fools believe will soar

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Not all of these growth shares are penny stocks, since -- at the time of writing -- all their market…

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Best US stocks to consider buying in November

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

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Best British value stocks to consider buying in November

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We asked our freelance writers to reveal their top value shares, including a Share Advisor 'Fire' stock first recommended almost…

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“My top emerging markets stock is…”

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Emerging markets can represent decent 'hunting ground' for potentially outsized gains. British investors can get exposure through certain UK and…

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8 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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5 shares Fools wish they never bought

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Everyone would buy shares if they guaranteed high returns. However, not all do. It’s important to assess why the duds…

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“My top stock market sector for 2024 (and beyond) is…”

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Where would you begin looking in the stock market for 'the next big thing' from a long-term buy-and-hold investing perspective?

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Best US stocks to buy in September

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We asked our freelance writers to reveal the top US shares they’d buy in September, which included one MAMAA stock.

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5 shares that Fools own for a second income

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Substantial-yet-stable yields are key to a second-income strategy. Equally important is is a Foolish long-term investing mindset.

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Best British shares to consider buying in September

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We asked our writers to share their ‘best of British’ stocks to buy this month, including one household name and…

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Best AIM stocks to buy in September

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We asked our writers to share their best AIM-listed stocks to buy for September, featuring one past Hidden Winners recommendation.

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Best British dividend stocks to buy in September

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We asked our writers to share their top dividend stocks for September, featuring a clean sweep for past Share Advisor…

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Best British value stocks to buy in September

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We asked our freelance writers to reveal the top value shares they’d buy in September, including a double nomination for…

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4 shares Fools think are destined for the FTSE 250

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In this compilation post, four Fools make an argument for a stock that they believe will reside in the FTSE…

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“My top inflation-resistant FTSE stock is…”

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There are plenty of businesses listed on the FTSE indices that have proven to fare better than most amid inflationary…

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“The next new £1bn UK stock will be…”

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Three of The Motley Fool UK's contract authors put forward their case for the next UK stock to see its…

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9 shares that Fools have been buying!

| The Motley Fool Staff

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

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“The next new $1trn stock will be…”

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There are a very select few stocks that have seen their market cap exceed $1trn. And those that bought shares…

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5 shares that Fools wish they’d bought

| The Motley Fool Staff

As investors, when we hear "the one that got away", many of us will immediately think of shares we wanted…

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“My largest FTSE 100 holding is…”

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In this article, three Fools shine a spotlight on the biggest FTSE 100 position in their investing portfolios right now!

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3 FTSE stocks to buy before the great market surge of 2023

| Kevin Godbold

There’s growing optimism and several factors look set to drive the market higher so, for me, it’s time to hunt…

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Best British dividend stocks to buy in August

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We asked our writers to share their top dividend stocks for August, including a double nomination for a top Footsie…

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7 top FTSE 100 stocks investors have been buying

| Kevin Godbold

Judging by the FTSE 100 stocks investors have been buying, there’s optimism about the outlook for economies and the markets.

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Best AIM stocks to buy in August

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We asked our writers to share their best AIM-listed stocks to buy for August, featuring three operating in very different…

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Best British value stocks to buy in August

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We asked our freelance writers to reveal the top value stocks they’d buy in August, including two with a P/E…

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Best British growth stocks to buy in August

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We asked our freelance writers to reveal the top growth stocks they’d buy in August, which included several with strong…

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Best British shares to buy in August

| The Motley Fool Staff

We asked our writers to share their ‘best of British’ stocks to buy next month, including three FTSE 100 giants!

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Here’s 1 thriving FTSE 250 stock to buy and hold

| Sumayya Mansoor

This Fool takes a closer look at this FTSE 250 stock, which has been on a great run in recent…

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5 shares that Fools own for passive income

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Here at The Motley Fool, we believe owning some dividend-paying stocks for passive income is crucial to ensuring you have…

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“My top AI stock is…”

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From companies developing cutting-edge AI technology to those integrating it into existing products and services, these stocks might have the…

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“If I could buy just one Warren Buffett stock, it would be…”

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We asked our contract authors which of Warren Buffett's many stocks they deem to be the star that shines brightest…

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5 reasons Fools are still bullish on the stock market despite recent volatility

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Year to date, the stock market chart resembles a mountain range, with peaks and troughs. But our writers remain focused…

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9 stocks that Fools have been buying!

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

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Here’s what our Fools expect from the stock market in H2 2023

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A look-ahead to the next six months in the stock market -- while retaining a long-term investing perspective, of course!

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“To date, the best-performing investment in my Stocks and Shares ISA is…”

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Not all stocks are created equal -- every investor will be aware of that, with most having had their fair…

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5 investing lessons these Fools wish they’d learnt on day 1

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While not always plain sailing, we at The Motley Fool believe investing is one of the greatest routes that anyone…

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Best British value stocks to buy in July

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We asked our freelance writers to reveal the top value stocks they’d buy in July, all four listed on the…

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Best US stocks to buy in July

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We asked our freelance writers to reveal the top US stocks they’d buy in July, which included two Ownership Portfolio…

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Best AIM stocks to buy in July

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We asked our writers to share their best AIM-listed stocks to buy for July, including a 2020 Hidden Winners recommendation!

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Best British dividend stocks to buy in July

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We asked our writers to share their top dividend stocks for July, including one that yields 10% at the time…

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Best British shares to buy in July

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We asked our writers to share their ‘best of British’ stocks to buy this month, including a Share Advisor recommendation…

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3 penny stocks Fools think could be future stalwarts!

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A stock is typically placed into the “penny” category if it has a low share price of less than £1…

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As interest rates hit 5%, is a stock market crash now inevitable

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As investors begin to wake up to the fact that inflation is here to stay, Andrew Mackie explains how he…

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