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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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How much would I have to invest in dividend shares for an income of £250 per week?

| Roland Head

Dividend shares can be a great way to generate a reliable income, but how much capital is needed? Roland Head…

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Forget cash! I’m sticking with my Stocks and Shares Isa despite rising interest rates

| Harvey Jones

The Bank of England has increased base rates again but I still reckon I'll get a better return from a…

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Fracking: a UK share I’m considering as Liz Truss lifts the ban

| Mark Tovey

Following PM Liz Truss' decision to re-start fracking, I have been looking at a UK share that could benefit from…

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The shoe is on the other foot: why I think Warren Buffett might like Dr. Martens

| Gabriel McKeown

Gabriel McKeown outlines why Warren Buffett’s value investment style has led him to potentially add Dr. Martens to his portfolio.

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If I wanted to earn £100 a month from dividend shares, what should I do?

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer's approach to earning extra income involves investing in dividend shares. Here's the lowdown on key steps he would…

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Here’s why I own these 2 defensive UK shares!

| Jabran Khan

Jabran Khan explains why he added two UK shares to his holdings. He notes their defensive capabilities in particular.

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Could lithium shares help me power through the recession?

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer has been looking for companies he could invest in that may perform well in a recession. Could lithium…

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Could a recession be the perfect time to start investing?

| Christopher Ruane

Is a recession a good time to start investing -- or a bad one? Our writer explains why he focusses…

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If I’d invested £1,000 in this penny stock at the start of 2022, here’s what I’d have now

| James J. McCombie

Penny stock Nanoco has soared 146% in value this year and would have more than doubled a £1,000 investment. Can…

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Should I buy this FTSE 250 tech stock for growth and returns?

| Jabran Khan

Jabran Khan is looking to optimise his holdings and examines this FTSE 250 incumbent to see if it could deliver…

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I’m taking the plunge and buying Rolls-Royce shares. Here’s why!

| Jabran Khan

Jabran Khan explains why he has decided to add Rolls-Royce shares to his holdings despite their recent woes and terrible…

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3 pieces of Warren Buffett advice for dealing with a stock market crash

| Alan Oscroft

When there's fear of a possible stock market crash, people offer all sorts of advice. Some, like Warren Buffett, are…

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Down 78%! Has the Aston Martin share price reached rock bottom?

| Christopher Ruane

The Aston Martin share price has lost nearly four-fifths of its value in a year. Christopher Ruane explains why he's…

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These FTSE 100 shares can generate returns in a recession

| Henry Adefope, MCSI

Recessionary headwinds abound, so which FTSE 100 shares can best preserve my portfolio value over the coming business cycle?

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The easyJet share price has halved. Is it now below fair value?

| Christopher Ruane

After losing half its value in the past year, is the easyJet share price now a bargain? Our writer shows…

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This FTSE 100 stock’s price has almost halved. I’d buy!

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer owns this FTSE 100 share but would happily buy more today, thanks to what he sees as a…

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The Bank of England interest rate hike has met expectations! Are these 2 financials shares to buy today?

| Dan Coates

The base rate just rose dramatically from 1.75%, meeting predictions of 2.25%. So, are these two shares for me to…

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Is now the best time ever to buy income stocks?

| Alan Oscroft

I'm seeing some very tempting income stocks right now, to buy for the long term while share prices are low…

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Here’s what I’d do with BT shares at 135p

| Roland Head

Should shareholders be worried about BT's recent share price slump? Roland Head gives his verdict on the stock and explains…

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Why I am not building my passive income stream only from dividend stocks

| Anton Balint

Building a stable revenue stream from dividend stocks may be one of the most reliable solutions to generate passive earnings,…

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How investing £100 a week in falling stocks can make me chunky passive income

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith explains a contrarian view about why investing in falling stocks could help him to boost his passive income…

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Forget buy-to-let! I’d invest in the FTSE 100 while it’s still dirt-cheap 

| Harvey Jones

The FTSE 100 looks good value right now and I reckon it's a much easier and tax-efficient way to invest…

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I was wrong about the boohoo share price and it cost me money

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

boohoo's share price has tanked over the last year and Edward Sheldon is feeling the pain. So what should he…

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Will it soon be too late to buy cheap FTSE shares?

| Kevin Godbold

Disinflation is charging towards us and I reckon that's good for FTSE shares and the businesses behind them. So I'm…

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6 top stocks to buy as protection from rising interest rates!

| Royston Wild

In periods of high inflation investors need to tread carefully to protect their wealth. Here are some key strategies I…

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How I’d invest £5,000 in a Stocks and Shares ISA for a passive income for life

| Harshil Patel

With a 7% dividend yield as his aim, our writer considers the best income-generating options for his Stocks and Shares…

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The Lloyds share price is up 11% in a year. What comes next?

| Christopher Ruane

A double-digit increase in the Lloyds share price over the past year has attracted our writer's attention. He considers what…

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5 things to watch on the FTSE 350 on Thursday

| The Motley Fool

The FTSE 350 recovers some of its earlier losses...

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Could this falling penny stock be perfect for growth and returns?

| Jabran Khan

This penny stock has experienced a recent share price fall, but this Fool wants to know if it could bounce…

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2 valuation concerns I have about the Woodbois share price

| Christopher Ruane

The Woodbois share price has crashed over 75% in five years. Our writer assesses whether to buy the shares.

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This hot growth stock is still a buy after enormous gains

| Christopher Ruane

This UK growth stock has more than tripled in price over the past five years. Yet our writer sees further…

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3 stock market bargains I’d buy with a spare £5,000!

| Royston Wild

The London Stock Exchange is packed with top stocks for value investors. Here are three I'd buy following recent market…

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At 75p, are Rolls-Royce shares truly a no-brainer buy now?

| Alan Oscroft

Rolls-Royce shares have fallen below 75p. Can I really lose if I buy some now and hold them for at…

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Should I buy or avoid this dividend stock with its 6.5% yield?

| Jabran Khan

Jabran Khan delves deeper into this dividend stock and its enticing yield to see if it could boost his holdings.

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Should I snap up Aston Martin at a share price of 175p?

| Roland Head

The Aston Martin share price has plummeted this year. Will the company's recent £653m refinancing help this iconic brand move…

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5 shares I’d buy to retire early

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer chooses a handful of UK shares he would buy today and hold in his portfolio for the long…

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Here’s 1 FTSE 100 stock I’m buying for long-term growth and returns!

| Jabran Khan

This Fool explains why he will be buying shares in this FTSE 100 stock with its exposure to a developing…

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Invest in what you know: the case for J D Wetherspoon shares

| Gabriel McKeown

Can investing in what you know be the key to market outperformance in these difficult times? Our writer explores why…

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I’m buying this battered FTSE 100 stock right now!

| Hamish Cassidy

This FTSE 100 share has taken a beating over the last year. I’ll be grabbing a ton of shares at…

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This 1 thing could now turbocharge my returns from stocks and shares

| Kevin Godbold

I reckon there's a big opportunity developing with stocks and shares and here's my weapon for capitalising on it.

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