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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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With no savings at 30, I’d use Warren Buffett’s 5 tips to build wealth

| Kevin Godbold

If I'd learnt about these five Warren Buffett tips at the age of 30, I'd likely be a lot richer…

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2 battered FTSE 100 stocks that could explode when the market recovers!

| Dr. James Fox

The UK index is pretty volatile right now, but that's only half the story. Today, I'm looking at two depressed…

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2 UK shares with an average dividend yield of 12.5%! Should I buy?

| Dr. James Fox

These two UK shares are offering huge dividend yields, but are they right for my portfolio? Let's take a closer…

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3 passive income stocks trading at knockdown prices!

| Dr. James Fox

Passive income is a core objective of my investment strategy. But with areas of the market down, I'm looking at…

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Is this FTSE 250 stock a no-brainer buy?

| Mark Tovey

As NHS waiting lists reach record numbers, I am looking at a FTSE 250 stock that could benefit from the…

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How I’d use £30 a week to earn extra income year after year

| Christopher Ruane

Hunting for some extra income, our writer explains how he would consider investing regularly in dividend shares with some spare…

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I’d use the stock market correction to buy cheap shares to try and get rich

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

Time may be running out to buy cheap shares in this stock market correction. But what's the best strategy to…

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Best shares to buy now: Here’s my top FTSE 100 pick

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

With a record-breaking performance, this FTSE 100 business is defying all expectations, making it potentially one of the best shares…

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If I’d invested £1,500 in Unilever shares a year ago, here’s how much I’d have now

| Stephen Wright

Unilever shares offer great protection in a recession. But do its investors ever make any money? Our author has a…

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How I’d find the best UK dividend shares to try and retire early

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

Buying the best UK dividend shares today could unlock a generous passive income in the long term for an earlier…

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Is this one of the worst FTSE 100 stocks to own in 2022?

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

This FTSE 100 stock has tumbled more than 60% in the past year. But can it manage to make an…

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5 steps to invest £500 like Warren Buffett

| Christopher Ruane

Can this handful of investing lessons from Warren Buffett help our writer when investing a few hundred pounds? He hopes…

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3 beaten-down FTSE 100 shares to buy now

| Roland Head

These battered FTSE 100 shares are unloved by investors but could offer great long-term value, says Roland Head.

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The ‘cheap’ Kingfisher share price is hardly a bargain

| Henry Adefope, MCSI

Is there light at the end of the tunnel for the Kingfisher share price or is the stock at the…

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2 REITs to buy for a lifetime of passive income!

| Royston Wild

REITs can be an effective way for share investors to receive reliable long-term dividend income. Here are two I like…

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How I’d invest £25k in shares today to aim for a million

| Kevin Godbold

Three key tactics I'd use to aim for a million when starting with £25k to invest. I'd follow Dragons' Den's…

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Do I need to ready my portfolio for a stock market crash?

| Dr. James Fox

It's been a pretty volatile few weeks for the stock market. But what's going to happen next? And should I…

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If I’d invested £1,000 in Rolls-Royce shares 5 years ago, here’s how much I’d have now!

| Dr. James Fox

It’s been a tough year for owners of Rolls-Royce stock. The share price had gained from its pandemic lows, but…

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Could these two growth stocks be the next big winners?

| Dr. James Fox

Growth stocks are certainly more volatile than value or dividend stocks. But if I pick them right, they can offer…

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Is now finally the time to load up on BT shares?

| Charlie Keough

Despite their poor performance, this Fool thinks BT shares would be a strong addition to his portfolio. Here, he explains…

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How I’d invest £1,000 in UK shares to target passive income for life

| Harshil Patel

Dividend shares can be an excellent way to earn passive income. Our writer considers several high-yielding options for his Stocks…

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Palantir stock: is now the time to buy?

| James J. McCombie

Palantir stock is cheaper now than at its IPO. Can this knockdown price tempt me to forget my concerns and…

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I’d buy these 2 FTSE 100 stocks to help me retire early in comfort

| Harvey Jones

I want to give myself the option to retire early if I possibly can, and buying these FTSE dividend income…

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I’d buy the dip in share prices as there are bargains to be had right now

| Harvey Jones

There are great opportunities when share prices are falling and I'm looking for the best way to buy the dip…

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Can the ITM Power share price recover — or is it doomed?

| Christopher Ruane

The ITM Power share price fell this week after more bad news from the company. Could this be a buying…

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3 reasons why I’d snap up Lloyds shares today

| Roland Head

With interest rates rising, the Lloyds share price could perform well, says Roland Head. He sees the FTSE 100 bank…

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Up over 50% in a year, these top UK stocks could keep going!

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith eyes up some attractive top UK stocks that have rallied hard over the past year but could have…

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Investing lessons from the Glacier Express

| G A Chester

How the stock market can help you reach your desired financial destination through investing.

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Down 38%, Scottish Mortgage shares are in bargain territory!

| Dr. James Fox

Scottish Mortgage shares have collapsed over the past year, and there are several reasons for this. But right now, the…

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A second income from a spare £3 a day? I like this plan!

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer thinks some loose pocket change could be converted to a second income through regular saving and investment. Here…

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3 simple stock to buy with £1,000 right now

| Dr. James Fox

We're going through some testing economic times right now. And that's why I'm looking at three simple stocks to buy…

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If I’d invested £5,000 in easyJet shares at the start of 2022, here’s how much I’d have now

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

easyJet shares were tipped to make a big recovery in 2022 as travel bounced back. However, the airline stock has…

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My stock of the week: Hochschild Mining

| Andrew Woods

Andrew Woods explains why a strong earnings record and mining expansion makes this precious metals firm his stock of the…

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Is it time to buy cheap Rolls-Royce shares?

| Charlie Keough

After plummeting in recent times, this Fool thinks Rolls-Royce shares look cheap. Here, he weighs up whether it's time to…

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2 simple dividend stocks to fight back against raging inflation!

| Dr. James Fox

Dividend stocks form the core part of my portfolio, and right now I want as much income as possible. So…

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A dirt-cheap ‘almost’ penny stock I’d buy for the renewable energy revolution

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

I think this little-known penny stock is set to surge as the renewable energy industry continues to evolve over the…

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How I’d invest £500 a month to build a passive income that beats the State Pension!

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

Investing in UK shares for the long term could build a substantial nest egg that generates a passive income much…

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No savings at 50? I’d use Warren Buffett’s method to invest

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

Following Warren Buffett's investment strategy could be the key to retiring comfortably, even when starting from scratch.

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Forget saving cash! I’d buy UK shares now in a Stocks and Shares ISA

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

Investing within a Stocks and Shares ISA while the UK stock market is in a downturn could produce higher returns…

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2 no-brainer UK shares to buy now with just £100

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

With the stock market being very volatile, plenty of UK shares are trading at dirt-cheap prices. But are these the…

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