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An Important Update From The Motley Fool UK

| Mark Rogers

The future of The Motley Fool UK is here.

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Just Released: Our Top Defence Stock For ISAs In May 2026 [PREMIUM PICKS]

| Mark Rogers

Fire stock picks will tend to be more adventurous and are designed for investors who can stomach a bit more…

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Just Released: Our Top Growth-Focused Stock For ISAs In April 2026 [PREMIUM PICKS]

| Mark Rogers

Fire stock picks will tend to be more adventurous and are designed for investors who can stomach a bit more…

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Just Released: A Lower-Risk, Passive Income Stock Recomendation For Your ISA? [PREMIUM PICKS]

| Mark Rogers

Passive income Ice stock picks will tend to be more conservative and are designed for investors looking to protect their…

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£500 buys 259 shares in this 6.5% yielding income stock! [PREMIUM PICKS]

| Mark Rogers

Here are the 3 latest income stock picks from the Share Advisor UK team, with high yields and other bullish…

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Just Released: A Higher-Risk, High-Reward Stock Recommendation For Your ISA? [PREMIUM PICKS]

| Mark Rogers

Fire stock picks will tend to be more adventurous and are designed for investors who can stomach a bit more…

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Up 329%! 3 Top Growth Stocks For March 2026 [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: the 3 best growth-focused stocks to consider buying in January [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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As the FTSE 100 drops back below 10,000, how long can share prices keep falling?

| Stephen Wright

FTSE 100 share prices are falling, but is it time to consider buying shares in the one industry that’s still…

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As the stock market closes in on a correction, where are the buying opportunities?

| Stephen Wright

Volatile share prices can bring huge buying opportunities. But which shares offer value with the stock market closer to correction…

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Will Lloyds shares return to £1 in 2026?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Only a few weeks ago Lloyds' shares were well above £1. Now however, they’re trading near 90p. Can they regain…

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This could be the start of a stock market crash. Here’s what I’m doing…

| Stephen Wright

Investors think geopolitical tension's the most likely cause of a stock market crash right now. If they’re right, it might…

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Here’s why I think this FTSE 250 high-tech defence gem ‘should’ be trading over £7 now, not under £5

| Simon Watkins

A little‑known FTSE 250 defence innovator is riding a global spending super-cycle and its valuation gap suggests investors may be…

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Buy cheap FTSE shares, says Barclays

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Analysts at Barclays have upgraded their rating of FTSE shares and reckon the UK stock market could carry on powering…

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With oil & gas prices rising, are there only 2 FTSE 100 stocks to consider buying now?

| James Beard

Most stocks on the FTSE 100 are suffering due to rising energy prices. James Beard explores how investors can navigate…

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£10,000 invested in the S&P 500 on 7 April 2025 is now worth…

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

The S&P 500 has delivered gargantuan returns since the start of the 2025/26 tax year, but can it replicate this…

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I’m targeting £7,570 in yearly dividends from £20,000 in this FTSE income heavyweight

| Simon Watkins

Analysts forecast this FTSE gem will keep raising dividends and generating solid earnings growth. So can it keep supercharging my…

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Stop ‘saving’, start investing! How to target a £1m ISA with FTSE 100 stocks

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Even after a massive bull run, the FTSE 100's still filled with breathtaking buying opportunities for investors to capitalise on…

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Is it worth me buying National Grid shares now that they’ve dipped under £13?

| Simon Watkins

National Grid shares have slipped under £13, but does that dip hide real value or a value trap? My deep…

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£7,500 invested in BP shares 6 months ago is now worth…

| John Fieldsend

The surging price of oil has had a serious impact on BP shares. Let's take a look at how an…

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How much do you need in an ISA to earn a £20k passive income?

| Royston Wild

Royston Wild explains how you could target a huge passive income in a Stocks and Shares ISA -- and reveals…

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Down 12%, how much lower can Lloyds shares go?

| Royston Wild

Lloyds' shares are collapsing sharply as worries over the broader banking sector grow. The question is, how far could the…

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Just opened an ISA? Here are the best shares to buy in March according to the pros

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Here are five of the most popular shares to buy right now along with two top stock picks from the…

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A new name — but this still-standout FTSE 100 dividend‑income star now has a superb forecast yield of 9.2%!

| Simon Watkins

This FTSE 100 giant has reset its identity, but its dividend income potential looks stronger than ever. Both the present…

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Powerful passive income from the rising oil price

| Cliff D'Arcy

Since the end of February, the oil price has surged by 43%. With oil, gas, and electricity all set to…

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Should investors have bought gold or the S&P 500 5 years ago?

| Cliff D'Arcy

Over the past five years, the S&P 500 has returned a tasty 13.6% a year to British investors. But what…

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Could a market crash provide a once-in-a-decade chance to buy Rolls-Royce shares?

| Mark Hartley

Mark Hartley missed the boat on Rolls-Royce shares in 2023 but plans to remedy that mistake if a market crash…

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Could an ISA be a good way to start investing?

| Christopher Ruane

Might an ISA be a suitable platform for someone who wants to start investing? Our writer explains a key reason…

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2 top growth stocks to consider for an ISA in April

| Ben McPoland

The UK market is home to some fantastic under-the-radar growth stocks trading at very reasonable valuations. Here are two of…

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Could thinking like Warren Buffett help create a market-beating ISA?

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane zooms in on some aspects of Warren Buffett's investing approach he thinks could help an ambitious ISA investor…

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£10,000 invested in a FTSE 100 index tracker at the start of March is now worth…

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Anyone who invested money in a FTSE 100 index tracker at the start of the month may wish to look…

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Should investors consider Rolls-Royce shares as war rocks global markets?

| Harvey Jones

Investors who thought Rolls-Royce shares had grown too expensive might have second thoughts as Iran turmoil rattles the FTSE 100,…

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Some lucky ISA investors could pick up £2,000 for free in the next month. Here’s how

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

The UK government is handing out free money to some ISA investors to help them save for retirement. Here’s a…

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Is this the best time to buy dividend shares since Covid-19?

| Stephen Wright

A volatile stock market gives investors a chance to buy shares with unusually high dividend yields. Stephen Wright highlights one…

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Are we staring at a once-in-a-decade chance to buy this beaten-down UK growth stock?

| Harvey Jones

Investors couldn't get enough of this FTSE 100 growth stock, but the last 10 years have been pretty frustrating. Could…

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What I look for when searching for shares to buy

| Stephen Wright

There’s a lot that goes into finding shares to buy. Ultimately though, it comes down to two things: numbers that…

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This UK investor made a fortune from gold and oil. Which FTSE 100 shares does he like now?

| Ben McPoland

The FTSE 100 has sold off recently, leaving some shares looking enticing, including this ultra-high-yield dividend payer.

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Passive income of £2,000 a month in an ISA? Here’s how an investor could aim for that

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones does a few simple sums to show how an investor could generate £24,000 a year in passive income…

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What £15,000 invested in Vodafone shares 1 year ago is worth today…

| Harvey Jones

After a decade or two in the doldrums, Vodafone shares are back. But are they starting to look a little…

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After 5 long years, is this S&P 500 stock finally ready to bounce back?

| Stephen Wright

All businesses go through tough times, but the best ones don’t stay down for long. Could this S&P 500 stock…

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The State Pension age is rising to 67. I’m buying UK shares to protect myself!

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

As the State Pension age rises, it's essential to find other ways to make money for retirement. That's why I'm…

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£20,000 in an ISA today can earn a second income by the summer!

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Buying quality dividend shares is a proven tactic for building a chunky second income, with the money starting to flow…

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Why on earth haven’t I bought dirt-cheap Barclays shares yet?

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones is red hot for Barclays shares but he's also getting cold feet about buying them in the current…

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The stock market’s fearful. Is it time to be greedy?

| Christopher Ruane

There is a palpable sense of fear stalking the stock market. Yet many share prices have held up fairly well…

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Meet the top 10 highest-dividend-yield stocks in the FTSE 250

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

In 2026, the UK’s flagship growth index offers a 3.4% dividend yield. But these 10 income stocks currently offer an…

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Should I buy more FTSE 100 stocks or conserve my cash for even bigger bargains?

| Harvey Jones

After a volatile week for the FTSE 100, Harvey Jones asks if we've reached the maximum point of opportunity. Or…

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£10,000 buys 11,764 shares of this REIT, unlocking £723.49 in passive income

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

UK REITs offer some of the largest dividend yields on the London Stock Exchange today. Zaven Boyrazian explores the passive…

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How much do I need in a Stocks and Shares ISA to aim for a £900 monthly second income?

| James Beard

Hoping to unlock a chunky second income from a Stocks and Shares ISA? By investing a little each month, it…

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