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| Sam Robson

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Best British shares to buy in November

| The Motley Fool Staff

We asked our writers to share their ‘best of British’ stocks to buy this month, including insurers and housebuilders.

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Best British growth stocks to buy for November

| The Motley Fool Staff

We asked our freelance writers to reveal the top growth shares they’d buy in November, which included a double nomination…

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Best British dividend stocks to buy for November

| The Motley Fool Staff

We asked our freelance writers to share the top dividend stocks they’d buy in November, with REITs and insurers popular…

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Towering disappointment

| Owain Bennallack

Most investing textbooks will tell you commercial property – or real estate, as US authors prefer – is a useful…

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Stay rational about profit warnings

| G A Chester

How to make rational investment decisions about profit warnings: ignore the myths; trust the data.

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Who will profit from this chaos?

| Owain Bennallack

There are some bright notes. Wholesale gas prices have come down recently. Perhaps next year’s energy bills won’t be quite…

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Navigating choppy waters

| Malcolm Wheatley

We've seen this movie before. There will be undoubted bargains — but also, very likely, basket cases.

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2 high-dividend stocks I’d buy with my last £5,000!

| Royston Wild

The falling stock market has supercharged dividend yields this year. Here are two high-dividend stocks I'd buy to hold for…

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Can I trust this FTSE 100 stock with its whopping 17.5% dividend yield?

| Dr. James Fox

This housebuilder has the largest dividend yield on the FTSE 100. But it's so big, can it really be trusted…

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Should I buy BAE Systems shares for lifelong passive income?

| Royston Wild

The BAE Systems share price has rocketed in 2022. Here's why I'm thinking of jumping on the bandwagon to boost…

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If I bought £1,000 of Lloyds shares 10 years ago, here’s how much I’d have now!

| Dr. James Fox

2022 has been a good year for banks, with higher interest rates pushing up margins. But Lloyds shares aren't up…

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Should I buy BT shares for its near-6% dividend yields?

| Royston Wild

BT's sinking share price has driven dividend yields to exceptional levels. So should I snap up the telecoms giant to…

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3 things that could send the Woodbois share price upwards

| Alan Oscroft

Is the Woodbois share price starting on a sustainable new run? Here are a few of the unknowns that could…

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Down 90%, is Aston Martin’s share price too cheap to miss?

| Royston Wild

Aston Martin's share price is crumbling as worries over its balance sheet mount. Is the luxury carmaker now an irresistible…

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Hargreaves Lansdown investors are piling into Scottish Mortgage shares! Should I join in?

| Royston Wild

The price of Scottish Mortgage shares is at a healthy discount to the value of its assets. Should I follow…

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1.5 million pensioners are working. Convinced you want to join them?

| Malcolm Wheatley

The over-65s are heading back to the workforce — in droves. No one knows why, but the cost-of-living crisis is…

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These FTSE 100 shares have slumped. Are they 3 to buy and hold?

| Alan Oscroft

Rising interest rates and a looming recession have helped push some FTSE 100 shares down in recent days. Here are…

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The boohoo share price is down 60%. Is fast fashion dead?

| Henry Adefope, MCSI

Concerns around operational challenges have annihilated the boohoo share price this year. Is this a blip, or is fast fashion…

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Should I buy easyJet shares for the returning dividend?

| Royston Wild

The easyJet share price continues to tank as fears over inflation persist. But should investors consider buying for future dividends?

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I’ve ignored buy-to-let and bought these high-dividend property shares!

| Royston Wild

The London Stock Exchange is packed with exceptional property stocks to buy right now. Here are two I've chosen for…

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3 steps to retiring early with income shares

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer thinks investing in income shares could help him stop working at a younger age. Here are three things…

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2 of the best penny stocks to buy in October!

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

Can these two dirt-cheap penny stocks defy investor expectations and propel my portfolio to new heights over the long run?

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I’d add £500 a month to a Stocks and Shares ISA to capitalise on the next bull market!

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

Buying shares today for the next bull market could propel my Stocks and Shares ISA to millionaire territory in the…

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Passive income investing: how I’d try to make £1,000 a month without working

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

With so many dividend shares trading at a discount, investors like me have a rare opportunity to build a passive…

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How I’d find the best UK shares to buy for the next stock market rally

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

Buying shares at dirt-cheap prices before the next stock market rally can unlock enormous wealth. But where can I find…

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How can I make £1,000 a month in passive income from stocks?

| James J. McCombie

£1,000 per month in passive income from dividend-paying stocks is possible, but the sooner I start then the more realistic…

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2 UK shares I’d buy now at double-digit discounts

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

Buying cheap UK shares is a proven strategy to build long-term wealth in the stock market. Zaven Boyrazian shares his…

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Why I’d follow Warren Buffett and capitalise on this rare investing opportunity!

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

Following Warren Buffett's lead in capitalising on the 2022 stock market correction could unlock substantial returns in the long run.

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If I’d invested £1,000 in these UK dividend stocks 5 years ago, here’s how much I’d be making now

| Stephen Wright

Receiving dividends often starts small and grows over time. Here’s how much a £1,000 investment in three UK dividend stocks…

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Does the Aston Martin share price make it a no-brainer buy now?

| Alan Oscroft

Just when the Aston Martin share price looked like it couldn't get any lower, it dipped further. Is it finally…

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If I’d invested £300 in Rolls-Royce shares at the start of 2022, here’s what I’d have now

| Christopher Ruane

Rolls-Royce shares trade for pennies and shareholders have had a turbulent 2022. Christopher Ruane looks at the numbers -- and…

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Why I just invested £6,500 in this Warren Buffett stock

| Stephen Wright

Our author has just invested £6,500 adding Apple shares to his portfolio. But why does he think now is a…

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Here’s why this FTSE AIM stock recently saw its share price soar by nearly 50%!

| Jabran Khan

Jabran Khan takes a closer look at what’s happening with this FTSE stock after its share price jumped up.

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These are 2 of the highest dividend stocks right now, and both have a yield of over 10%!

| Yasmin Rufo

Dividend stocks are a great way of generating passive income, and Yasmin Rufo discusses two stocks with an impressively high…

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Why I believe these FTSE 100 stocks will continue to outperform

| Michael Hawkins

The markets are facing some significant economic headwinds. However, I believe some FTSE 100 stocks are well positioned to ride…

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Woodbois shares trade for pennies. But are they cheap?

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer could scoop up quite a few Woodbois shares for just one pound. Is that an opportunity he wants…

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Here’s how much I’d need to invest to earn passive income of £1,000 a month

| Harvey Jones

Investing in shares is a great way of building a passive income. So how much should I put away each…

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3 takeaways from the UK mini-budget that will impact the stock market

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith reviews the announcements from the Chancellor this morning and shares how he thinks it will help the stock…

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How I’d use this FTSE 100 company to boost my dividend income

| Gabriel McKeown

Gabriel McKeown outlines how they would increase their portfolio dividend income through a unique FTSE 100 REIT opportunity...

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Will investing £10,000 in these shares get me an Aston Martin before I retire?

| James Beard

If he invested £10,000 today in Aston Martin shares, will James Beard be able to afford the car of his…

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At 330p, is the easyJet share price now dirt-cheap?

| Andrew Woods

Andrew Woods questions why the easyJet share price is still so low, given an improvement in capacity and financial results.

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Hargreaves Lansdown investors are snapping up National Grid shares! Should I join in?

| Royston Wild

National Grid's share price continues to sink. But some eagle-eyed investors are using this weakness to grab a bargain. Here's…

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The JD Sports share price has collapsed. I am buying for recovery

| Christopher Ruane

The JD Sports share price has been racy -- but heading in the wrong direction. Christopher Ruane explains why he…

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2 top UK shares to buy with £100 a month

| Andrew Woods

Andrew Woods looks at two UK shares that could be exciting investments for him with a monthly sum of as…

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9.3% dividend yield! Should I buy Royal Mail shares for the BIG dividends?

| Royston Wild

Royal Mail's share price is sinking again as the threat of fresh industrial action increases. But should I still buy…

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A simple dividend share I’d buy for passive income

| Gabriel McKeown

Gabriel McKeown outlines why he would buy this simple FTSE 350 share in order to generate passive income within his…

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5 things to watch on the FTSE 350 on Friday

| The Motley Fool

Where will the FTSE 350 go on mini-budget day?

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