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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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Top dividend stocks: how I’d invest for £500 income a month!

| Dr. James Fox

Dividend stocks form the core part of my portfolio. But how can I use them to deliver £500 or more…

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These 5 FTSE 100 shares pay income of over 8% a year

| Harshil Patel

Against soaring inflation, our writer considers several FTSE 100 dividend payers for his Stocks and Shares ISA that have 8%+…

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Eurasia Mining shares cost under 5p. What should I do?

| Christopher Ruane

Eurasia Mining shares have lost over 80% of their value in just 12 months. They still don't tempt our writer…

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Is this housebuilder a good income stock to buy?

| Jabran Khan

This Fool delves deeper into a housebuilder and its credentials as a potential income stock to boost his holdings.

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Why ignoring investment fads can boost your wealth

| Malcolm Wheatley

A year ago, investors couldn’t unload fossil fuel stocks fast enough. Now, they’re buying them back. The moral: beware investment…

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Down a quarter this week, are Darktrace shares a steal?

| Christopher Ruane

The Darktrace share price fell sharply this week after a potential bid for the company was aborted. Our writer still…

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Rolls-Royce shares: bargain or value trap?

| Christopher Ruane

Rolls-Royce shares have lost almost 30% of their value in the past year. Why has Christopher Ruane has been buying…

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Should I buy this dividend stock with its 7%+ yield?

| Jabran Khan

Jabran Khan takes a closer look at this potential dividend stock with its enticing yield to see if he could…

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Trading for pennies, can the Deliveroo share price recover?

| Christopher Ruane

The Deliveroo share price has crashed by nearly three quarters over the past year. Could that be an opening for…

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Two UK shares I’m buying before the market bounces back

| Jacob Ambrose Willson

If the new Prime Minister can spark the stock market back into life, here’s two UK shares Jacob Ambrose Willson…

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Is the Cineworld share price a risky but perhaps rewarding bargain?

| Christopher Ruane

With the Cineworld share price in pennies, our writer considers prospects for the firm -- and explains why he won't…

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Here’s how I’d invest in a Stocks and Shares ISA now to help pay school fees in future

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer thinks a Stocks and Shares ISA could be a good vehicle for him to generate future income. Here's…

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Here are 2 underrated passive income stocks to buy

| Yasmin Rufo

Yasmin Rufo explains the two dividend stocks she’d add to her portfolio if she wanted to get generate a sustainable…

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Here’s why I just bought more ITV shares

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer has bought additional ITV shares recently to boost his existing holding. Here he explains his investment rationale.

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Down over 30% in a year, which of these 27 FTSE 100 shares should I buy?

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith takes a look at the FTSE 100 shares that have taken a large tumble in the past year,…

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2 FTSE 100 dividend shares I’d buy to earn a second income

| Paul Summers

Our writer highlights two defensive, top-tier stocks he'd buy for passive income in these difficult economic times.

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1 FTSE 100 stock that should continue to outperform long term

| Ian Benfield

The pharmaceutical company AstraZeneca is a FTSE 100 stock that stands out amongst Footsie companies for both its consistent growth…

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3 reasons the stock market could crash in September

| Alan Oscroft

What if the stock market should fall again in September? It will just mean more cheap shares to buy. But…

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If I’d invested £1,000 in Tesco shares a year ago, here’s how much I’d have now

| Stephen Wright

Tesco shares are trading lower than they were a year ago. But why does our author think that this is…

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Ceres Power shares have halved. Time to buy?

| Christopher Ruane

A sharp decline in the value of Ceres Power is making Christopher Ruane wonder whether now could be the moment…

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With £2,500, I’d invest like Warren Buffett to try and get rich

| Stephen Wright

Stephen Wright thinks that the best way to invest like Warren Buffett is to buy Berkshire Hathaway. Here’s why our…

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If I’d invested £1k in Darktrace shares 1 year ago, here’s what I’d have now

| Roland Head

The Darktrace share price has crashed after takeover talks collapsed. Roland Head asks if the shares are a bargain buy…

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With the boohoo share price down 84%, will I shed a few tears if I don’t buy now?

| James Beard

The boohoo share price has fallen by 84% over the past 12 months, leaving its shareholders blubbing. Is this an…

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Free money for life! How I’d target £100 each month in dividend income

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer looks at the idea of investing in shares to get free money in future in the form of…

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

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith explains the performance this year of IAG shares, and outlines what he feels the rest of the year…

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Could this FTSE building stock be primed for long-term growth and returns?

| Jabran Khan

This Fool delves deeper into this FTSE 250 stock to see if it could boost his holdings through long-term growth.

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2 stock market bargains I’d buy to boost my passive income!

| Royston Wild

A weak stock market in 2022 has driven the dividend yields of many top companies higher. Here are two cheap…

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I’d invest £50 a week in a Stocks and Shares ISA to try to make a million

| Alan Oscroft

Is 2022 a good year to start investing in a Stocks and Shares ISA? Any time is surely good, but…

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Should I buy this REIT to boost my passive income with its 6%+ yield?

| Jabran Khan

Jabran Khan is looking to boost his passive income stream and takes a closer look at this real estate investment…

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Is the Jupiter dividend yield of 17% sustainable?

| Christopher Ruane

The Jupiter dividend yield is an eye-watering 17%. Shareholder Christopher Ruane considers whether that's a warning or a buying opportunity.

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The Lloyds share price looks cheap for these 3 reasons

| James Yianni

I still think the Lloyds share price looks good value. Even after several months of growth in the share price,…

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This FTSE 250 stock works hard to preserve my capital

| Michael Hawkins

These are challenging times for my portfolio. This FTSE 250 stock should help provide some reassurance and relief from volatility…

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Are BT shares a thing of the past – or the future?

| Christopher Ruane

BT shares have been losing value lately. Christopher Ruane considers whether that makes them a possible candidate for his shares…

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3 UK stocks to consider for a recession

| James J. McCombie

High-quality UK stocks from defensive sectors might hold up better than others in a recession. Here are three I like.

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What I think a UK recession means for Rolls-Royce shares

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith writes about why he thinks Rolls-Royce shares are unlikely to underperform during the looming recession in the UK.

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After its latest results, where does NIO stock go next?

| Charlie Keough

NIO stock has failed to excite since its monumental 2020 rise. Here, this Fool weighs up if its a buy…

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Should I buy Shopify shares after they fell almost 80%?

| Christopher Ruane

Shopify shares have lost nearly four fifths of their value in just 12 months. Should our writer add them to…

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With the BP share price at 445p, should I fill up on these shares now?

| James Beard

BP shares are currently trading at around 445p, having risen by 33% since the start of 2022. Is the BP…

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I’m buying these 2 top income stocks to target long-term riches!

| Andrew Woods

Andrew Woods explains why he's looking to these two income stocks and their dividends to create an income stream over…

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I’m drip-feeding £200 a month into these 2 juicy growth shares

| Andrew Woods

Andrew Woods assesses the prospects of two interesting growth shares and formulates a long-term plan to manage his investment risk.

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