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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 FTSE 100 high-dividend stocks! Should I buy them in November?

| Royston Wild

I'm searching for the best blue chips to buy to boost my dividend income. Here are two dividend stocks whose…

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3 stocks I will ‘never’ sell

| Ben McPoland

Warren Buffett's favourite holding period is forever. Which three stocks does our writer never intend to sell? And which one…

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Should I buy Shell shares as gas weakens, or am I too late?

| Dr. James Fox

Shell shares have pushed upwards this week on the back of positive results. So am I too late to buy…

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Why isn’t the FTSE soaring?

| Dr. James Fox

The FTSE has stabilised this week after Rishi Sunak became Prime Minister. But with pragmatic policies now expected, why isn't…

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With hardly any savings at 40, I’d use the Warren Buffett method and aim to get rich

| Christopher Ruane

Could this handful of lessons from legendary investor Warren Buffett help our writer build his wealth? He thinks so --…

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How I’d invest £750 a month in a Stocks and Shares ISA to aim for a million

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

Investing in high-quality businesses consistently can lead to a million-pound Stocks and Shares ISA. Zaven Boyrazian explains how.

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2 cheap shares with juicy yields to buy before November!

| Dr. James Fox

With the market tanking over the past two months, I've been on the lookout for cheap shares to add to…

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2 top stocks to buy following the early autumn sell-off!

| Dr. James Fox

I'm on the lookout for stocks to buy after the market tanked in the months since late August. And these…

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How much should I invest in UK shares?

| Dr. James Fox

Right now, I see UK shares as a good place to put my money. But there are pros and cons…

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I’d buy this share in 2023 for monthly passive income

| Gabriel McKeown

Gabriel McKeown identifies a FTSE 100 share that he would add to his portfolio in 2023 to generate consistent monthly…

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Should I buy these 2 income stocks with huge dividend yields?

| Dr. James Fox

These two income stocks have huge dividend yields. But does that mean they're right for my portfolio or is this…

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Where will the Woodbois share price go next?

| Alan Oscroft

The Woodbois share price has had a pretty volatile ride in 2022. But that's nothing new for a company that…

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11.7% yield! A cheap dividend share I’m thinking of buying

| Royston Wild

This FTSE 250 stock's dividend yield has leapt through the roof in 2022. Here's why I've added it to my…

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How I’d invest £20,000 to target £85 in monthly passive income

| Stephen Wright

I think that Real Estate Investment Trusts can be a great way to make passive income from property. Here’s how…

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If I’d invested £1,000 in the FTSE 100 five years ago, here’s how much my investment would be worth today

| Stephen Wright

The FTSE 100 has returned around 6% per year over the past five years. That’s not bad, but I think…

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This popular FTSE 100 share looks dirt-cheap to me

| Cliff D'Arcy

This FTSE 100 share has crashed by 27% over the past 12 months. But after 2022's price falls, I see…

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Can we really trust today’s high-yielding dividend stocks?

| Harvey Jones

The FTSE 100 is packed full of top dividend stocks offering massive yields. Does this offer a sustainable passive income…

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2 FTSE 250 shares I bought for big dividends

| Cliff D'Arcy

These two FTSE 250 shares have crashed in 2022. But I see recovery potential in one and deep value in…

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Is it a good time to buy penny stock Woodbois?

| James J. McCombie

The price of penny stock Woodbois is down 36% this year and just hit a new 52-week low. Can it…

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Here’s how much I’d have if I’d invested £1,000 in ASOS shares at the start of 2022

| Paul Summers

ASOS shares have had a horrible 2022. So will our writer be selling his position, or does he see value…

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Interest rates are going higher but I’m still buying shares for passive income

| Paul Summers

Galloping interest rates make cash saving accounts more attractive, right? Our writer completely disagrees.

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An investing lesson from the falling Rolls-Royce share price

| Christopher Ruane

The Rolls-Royce share price has tumbled 40% in a year. What has shareholder Christopher Ruane learnt -- and how will…

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2 FTSE 100 shares to buy as oil and gas prices cool!

| Dr. James Fox

Dr James Fox explores which FTSE 100 shares may benefit the most from cooling energy prices after a summer of…

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No savings at 30, this Warren Buffett technique is worth a million!

| Henry Adefope, MCSI

I can still be an ISA millionaire if I stick to Warren Buffett’s investment approach and remain disciplined throughout the…

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How I’d build a £5,000 monthly passive income by investing in shares

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

The ongoing stock market correction could unlock a massive passive income opportunity in the long run. Zaven Boyrazian explains how.

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Could Lloyds shares really plummet as the economic crisis worsens?

| Dr. James Fox

Dr James Fox explores what's next for Lloyds shares after the company announced falling profits but a higher NIM forecast.

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I’d buy cheap UK shares in November to try and get rich

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

The stock market correction could provide lucrative buying opportunities among UK shares for a patient investor like me.

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After a tough 2022 for the FTSE 100, I’m watching this share in 2023

| Gabriel McKeown

Gabriel McKeown looks at a FTSE 100 share that is trading near its lowest levels in 2022 and outlines why…

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I’d buy 3,200 shares of this stock, for £100 in monthly passive income

| Alan Oscroft

Dividend yields are uncertain over the short term, especially today. But I think this could be a good one for…

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With £6,757 to invest, are these the best UK stocks to buy now?

| Stephen Wright

I think that there are some great opportunities to invest in UK stocks at the moment. Here are three from…

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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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After the SSE share price slump, is the stock a buy now?

| Alan Oscroft

Energy shares are on a downer, as the prospect of a windfall tax has spooked the market. But I think…

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Will the FTSE 100 crash in November? Here’s my honest answer

| Harvey Jones

It's the question I'm asked most as an investment writer. Is the FTSE 100 about to get caught up in…

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Why has the NatWest share price fallen today?

| James J. McCombie

The NatWest share price fell after investors got a look at its Q3 2022 report. Was it all bad, a…

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Amazon share price sinks 10%! Should I buy this retail giant now?

| Harshil Patel

Overnight trading sees a sharp drop in the Amazon share price. Our writer looks at what happened and whether it’s…

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Have Tesco shares reached their sell-by date?

| Michael Hawkins

Tesco shares appear to have fallen out of favour. However, I believe it is perhaps premature to dismiss this stock…

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Should I snap up THG shares at under 60p?

| Roland Head

THG's share price has surged higher after founder Matthew Moulding splashed £5m on stock. But are the shares really cheap?…

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Saxo’s top 5 stocks to watch next week

| Sam Robson

Market strategist Jessica Amir has included McDonald's among the five stocks that she will be watching as we close out…

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What on earth’s going on with Meta stock?

| Ben McPoland

Meta stock was down 24% yesterday. The parent company of Facebook has now lost around $520bn in market value this…

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Should I buy physical gold over FTSE 100 shares?

| Dan Coates

Gold is a go-to for investors choosing precious metals. Should I swap some of my FTSE 100 shares for gold…

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