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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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This value stock could turn £2k into £2,860 this year

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith points out a value stock that has been hit hard by the Middle East conflict, but he thinks…

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Value Shares

Thank goodness I didn’t buy Greggs shares in 2025

| John Fieldsend

Greggs was a very popular stock in the early days of 2025. Our author takes a look at his decision…

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Legal & General shares: still seen as a dividend stock — but that may be outdated

| Andrew Mackie

Andrew Mackie looks past the high yield in Legal & General shares to question whether the market is missing its…

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13,000 more reasons why I’m avoiding IAG shares!

| Royston Wild

International Consolidated Airlines (IAG) shares are rallying again. But Royston Wild explains why he's still avoiding the volatile FTSE 100…

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This FTSE 250 stock fell by over 3% after solid earnings. Should investors consider buying it?

| Muhammad Cheema

Trainline’s share price fell this morning, even after publishing solid results for FY26. Should investors consider scooping up some of…

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£10,007 invested in Aston Martin shares on 1 April is now worth…

| Ben McPoland

Aston Martin shares have suddenly started moving upwards, going from 36p to 46p. Is this FTSE 250 stock ready to…

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Why NOW could be the best time to find stocks to buy!

| Royston Wild

I'm looking for more stocks to buy for my ISA and SIPPs. But it's possible some shares could be better…

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£1,000 buys 297 shares in this beaten-down UK housebuilder with a £700m opportunity

| Stephen Wright

Shares in UK builders have crashed recently. But is the stock market focusing on short-term challenges and missing a massive…

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Are Aviva shares being held back by an overblown AI threat?

| Andrew Mackie

Andrew Mackie explores Aviva shares, self-driving car risks, and whether the market is underestimating long-term earnings and dividend strength.

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£50 put into Nvidia stock at the start of 2015 is now worth…

| Muhammad Cheema

Nvidia stock has changed the lives of many investors. Muhammad Cheema looks at how a mere £50 put into it…

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How these 2 shares in a Stocks and Shares ISA could deliver life-changing passive income

| Mark Hartley

Mark Hartley explores the growth potential of two lower-yielding income opportunities that many Stocks and Shares ISA investors may overlook.

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BP shares: still treated as an oil bet — but that may be outdated

| Andrew Mackie

Andrew Mackie looks past today’s sharp fall in BP shares to question whether the market is still mispricing its earnings…

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Here’s why the Diageo share price is up 12% in a month!

| Ben McPoland

The Diageo share price has been moving in the right direction recently, including a 5.3% rise today. Can it keep…

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What on earth’s going on with UK shares today?

| Harvey Jones

The FTSE 100 is flying today. Yet despite the spike, Harvey Jones can still find plenty of UK shares trading…

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How am I targeting an annual passive income of £14,754 from just a £20,000 holding in this FTSE financial giant?

| Simon Watkins

Investors chasing passive income may be missing a rare opportunity in this FTSE firm — a combination of stability and…

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Why is the Trainline share price falling when revenues are growing?

| Christopher Ruane

Today's results have sent the Trainline share price down sharply in early trading. But our writer thinks they offered reasons…

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Are Greggs shares 50.3% undervalued?

| Stephen Wright

Stephen Wright’s DCF analysis suggests Greggs' shares are trading at a 50.3% discount to their intrinsic value. But how plausible…

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Around £5 now, here’s why this FTSE banking giant looks a bargain buy anywhere below £12.67

| Simon Watkins

This FTSE 100 stock is delivering stronger earnings and rising payouts, yet the market still prices it like a laggard,…

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Down 17% from February, do Barclays’ sub-£5 shares look a steal to me after its Q1 results?

| Simon Watkins

Barclays shares have slipped, yet the valuation story is moving the other way. Is the market overlooking a rare chance…

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Buy the dip on Palantir shares?

| Stephen Wright

Despite incredible results, Palantir shares fell after the firm reported earnings. Is this what happens when a stock is priced…

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13% annual earnings growth forecast and 44% under ‘fair value! 1 FTSE 100 gem to buy today?

| Simon Watkins

This FTSE 100 heavyweight keeps posting impressive growth, but its valuation hasn’t caught up yet -- is this now an…

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Down 8%, is Shell’s share price a steal now around £33?

| Simon Watkins

With Shell’s share price lagging far behind its underlying value, could this be one of the FTSE 100’s most overlooked…

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How much is needed in a Stocks and Shares ISA to target a £3,111 monthly passive income?

| Simon Watkins

This FTSE hidden gem could deliver ultra-high returns over time in a Stocks and Shares ISA, but how much exactly…

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This FTSE 250 stock’s up almost 1,000% in a year. What’s going on?

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith tries to weigh up whether a FTSE 250 stock still has legs to keep moving higher after an…

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Meet the 65p AI penny share that’s smashing other growth stocks including Rolls-Royce and Nvidia in 2026

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

This penny share’s ripping at the moment, and Edward Sheldon believes there could be an investment opportunity to consider.

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16,976 more reasons why Lloyds share price could sink

| Royston Wild

Lloyds' share price has risen by a third since last May. But Royston Wild thinks the FTSE 100 bank’s now…

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By 2027, this dividend stock could rise 100%, according to brokers

| Ben McPoland

City analysts reckon this 7.4%-yielding dividend stock can double over the next 12 months. Is it worth checking out for…

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How to target a £21k second income for retirement with just 10% of your monthly salary

| Mark Hartley

Mark Hartley runs the numbers to calculate how much second income you could earn during retirement by sacrificing just 10%…

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6%+ dividend yields and low P/Es! Are these income shares screaming buys?

| Royston Wild

These UK income stocks offer yields twice as high as the average on FTSE 100 and FTSE 250 shares. Are…

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Dividend Shares

Will this huge deal harm the Vodafone share price?

| Cliff D'Arcy

Vodafone's share price seemed to be in an unstoppable death spiral from 2014 to 2025. But this British telecoms group…

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Did Donald Trump just kickstart Diageo shares?

| John Fieldsend

Big news from across the pond for Diageo shares! Has the American president just lit the afterburners for the drinks…

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Could Greggs shares bounce back and pull a Rolls-Royce?

| Mark Hartley

It may seem odd to compare a major aerospace engineer to a bakery chain, but Greggs shares currently exhibit a…

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Should investors consider buying Palantir stock after its stellar earnings?

| Muhammad Cheema

Palantir stock fell today after yesterday’s impressive quarterly earnings results. Muhammad Cheema looks at whether investors should consider buying some.

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A huge opportunity for growth investors looking for stocks to buy in May?

| Stephen Wright

A quality company showing signs of coming out of a cyclical downturn is at the top of Stephen Wright’s list…

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£8,580 invested in Rolls-Royce shares shares 5 years ago is now worth…

| Alan Oscroft

Rolls-Royce shares have been suffering from Middle East strife fallout, but analysts aren't being dissuaded from their rosy outlook.

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£7,500 invested in Santander shares 3 years ago is now worth…

| Ben McPoland

Ben McPoland asks whether Santander shares are still worth considering after a blistering hot run over the past three years.

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1 of the best dividend shares to consider as UK dividend forecasts surge!

| Royston Wild

Dividends from UK shares surged 21.1% in Q1. The question is, can London stocks keep paying impressive dividends as earnings…

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National Grid shares: a classic sleep-well stock for uncertain markets?

| Andrew Mackie

Andrew Mackie analyses National Grid shares and explains why he sees more than just income in a world driven by…

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Ever wondered why some FTSE shares have such high dividend yields?

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane explains that FTSE shares may offer high yields for all sorts of reasons. A high yield can be…

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This FTSE 250 stock could turn £7,500 into £11,700, according to brokers

| Ben McPoland

Ben McPoland highlights a market-leading FTSE 250 firm trading cheaply and offering a generous dividend yield. What's the catch?

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