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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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Why I’d buy abrdn shares to help me retire early

| Alan Oscroft

Abrdn shares have fallen this year as investors keep away. But with dividend yields up above 9%, this could well…

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3 reasons to own Scottish Mortgage shares

| Christopher Ruane

Scottish Mortgage shares are a lot cheaper than a year ago. Christopher Ruane considers the appeal of adding them to…

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As Woodbois shares return to April lows, is now the time to swoop?

| Christopher Ruane

Woodbois shares are now trading where they were in April, before a big price jump. Is our writer tempted to…

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Will the Lloyds dividend ever get back to where it was?

| Christopher Ruane

The interim Lloyds dividend this year saw a big increase. What might that mean for the long term -- and…

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The UK’s ‘most popular stock’ is down 50% in a year. I still wouldn’t buy it

| Harvey Jones

This UK stock apparently triggers more internet searches than any other. But I'm struggling to see its appeal, despite a…

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Should I snap up Cineworld shares at under 5p?

| Roland Head

The Cineworld share price crash has triggered a surge in trading volumes, but this business is fighting bankruptcy. Roland Head…

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If I had a spare £500 to invest, I’d buy these 3 FTSE 100 shares

| Yasmin Rufo

Yasmin Rufo offers her thoughts on three FTSE 100 companies that she’d invest in right now that should provide long-term…

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No savings at 40? I’ve bought stocks like Warren Buffett to aim for a million

| Royston Wild

Warren Buffett has made billions by investing differently. Here is how his strategies could help investors make a million.

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Retire early with an extra £10,000 each year? Here’s how

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer thinks that by waiting to buy great shares when their prices are low, he can retire early. Here…

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Could this marketing firm be the perfect growth stock?

| Jabran Khan

This Fool delves deeper into a potential growth stock that specialises in marketing and customer engagement.

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What’s going on with the easyJet share price?

| Christopher Ruane

The easyJet share price has been encountering severe turbulence. Should our writer invest now and prepare for takeoff?

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2 strong buy stocks for September

| Stephen Wright

With a recession on the horizon, I’m focusing on high-quality investments. That’s why my two strong buy stocks for September…

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This penny stock is up 10% after releasing interim results! Should I buy shares?

| Jabran Khan

Jabran Khan takes a closer look at a penny stock that saw its shares jump after releasing positive interim results.

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Savings rates are rising but forget cash – I’m still buying FTSE 100 shares

| Harvey Jones

I'm pleased to see that savers are finally getting a decent return from cash, but I'm still investing my retirement…

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9% dividend yield! Should I buy Barratt shares today?

| Roland Head

The Barratt Developments share price is down by 45% so far this year. Roland Head thinks this FTSE 100 housebuilder…

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Rolls-Royce shares have fallen 75% in five years. I’d buy them today with one proviso

| Harvey Jones

Everybody loves a bargain but just because Rolls-Royce shares have fallen a long way does not automatically make them a…

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Why I bought Persimmon shares to help me retire early

| Alan Oscroft

Will Persimmon shares boost my retirement income? If I needed to sell them this year to provide cash, no. But…

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How to double my dividend income

| Christopher Ruane

Like many investors, our writer appreciates the dividend income potential of owning shares. Here's how he'd try to boost it.

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With a spare £500, I’d buy these two growth shares that have cratered 84%!

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane explains why he'd be happy to invest a few hundred pounds in each of these two beaten-down growth…

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How I’d use £3 a day to earn lifelong passive income

| Christopher Ruane

With a few pounds each day to spare, this is the passive income plan our writer would consider using to…

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Here’s my plan for building lifelong passive income!

| Charlie Keough

This Fool is looking to create a stream of passive income that can serve him for the future. Here's how…

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Can the Purplebricks share price recover from a big plunge?

| Hamish Cassidy

This UK real estate agent has seen a tough year so far. With the Purplebricks share price continuing to fall,…

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Forget savings accounts! I’m investing in these 2 hot UK shares instead

| Andrew Woods

Andrew Woods looks beyond savings accounts and investigates the possibility of adding two top UK shares to his long-term portfolio.

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3 FTSE 100 shares I’d buy to beat inflation

| Charlie Carman

Our writer picks a trio of FTSE 100 shares he'd buy to protect his portfolio from runaway inflation - currently…

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I’m investing £200 a month into these 2 top dividend shares

| Andrew Woods

Andrew Woods explains why he's decided to start a monthly investment in these two dividend shares to potentially derive a…

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5 of the best shares to buy for the next bull market

| Harshil Patel

In preparation for better times ahead, our writer considers several FTSE 100 shares to buy for his long-term portfolio.

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One stock market sector I am avoiding right now

| Anton Balint

Consumer discretionary is one stock market sector investors need to pay careful attention to during difficult economic times.

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I’d buy cheap UK shares with £500 a month to target a £250,000 nest egg

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer reckons investing regularly in carefully chosen, cheap UK shares could help him build his wealth, over time. Here's…

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4 reasons why Lloyds shares could hit 50p by December

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith explains several points that could allow Lloyds shares to move higher by the end of the year, while…

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How I’d invest £150 a month in FTSE 250 shares to target a second income

| Harshil Patel

FTSE 250 shares include many high-yielding dividend stocks. Our writer considers his best options for reliable passive income.

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After doubling in 2 weeks, are Cineworld shares now a buy?

| Alan Oscroft

Cineworld shares have taken an unexpected upturn this week, after investors had been fearing the worst. Is it time to…

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How can I aim to become a millionaire? Property or the FTSE 100?

| James Beard

With a view to planning for his retirement, James Beard considers whether investing in property or the FTSE 100 is…

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Want to become a millionaire? I’d invest £1,000 a month in FTSE shares

| Christopher Ruane

Can our writer become a millionaire in under 25 years by investing in FTSE shares? He hopes so -- and…

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How I’d invest £1,000 in September to generate passive income for life

| Stephen Wright

I’m hoping to boost my passive income in September. And I think that shares in Federal Realty Investment Trust and…

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2 dirt-cheap UK shares that look ready for liftoff

| Suraj Radhakrishnan

I think this is the perfect time for me to invest in some quality UK shares. And these two growth…

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Lloyds’ share price is soaring! Time to invest?

| Royston Wild

The Lloyds share price continues to look dirt-cheap on paper. But is it really the stock market bargain it might…

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Down 15%, is the Worldwide Healthcare Trust share price a bargain?

| Christopher Ruane

The Worldwide Healthcare Trust share price has been falling over the past year. Christopher Ruane considers whether he ought to…

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3 dividend shares to buy in September?

| Alan Oscroft

Some dividends are facing cuts this year, but I still see plenty I might buy. I'm considering these three, with…

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UK shares: could this cash-rich business boost my passive income?

| Jabran Khan

Jabran Khan is looking for quality UK shares to boost his holdings, especially his passive income stream through dividend payments.

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Is there any reason to buy Rolls-Royce shares today?

| Royston Wild

Rolls-Royce shares have continued to tank in value in 2022. But could the battered FTSE 100 stock rebound strongly from…

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