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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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Here’s 1 rental sector REIT that could boost returns!

| Jabran Khan

This Fool is looking to boost his passive income stream. He wants to know if this REIT could help.

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No savings at 50? Here’s how I’d invest for passive income

| Alan Oscroft

Starting investing for passive income might look daunting the older we get. But I think the future could be brighter…

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2 FTSE 250 shares to buy now at massive discounts!

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer explains why two FTSE 250 shares that have seen steep price falls look attractive as potential additions to…

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How I’d invest £1,000 in FTSE 100 stocks as inflation rises

| Christopher Ruane

Inflation is causing problems for some FTSE 100 companies. But Christopher Ruane scents a buying opportunity for his portfolio.

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Why I’m targeting BT shares in September

| James Yianni

BT shares are being sold off left, right and centre at the moment. But here’s why I’m targeting them for…

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

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith takes a look at the performance of Tesco shares so far this year, and tries to gauge whether…

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Bitcoin to $40k? Here’s what could happen to Argo Blockchain shares

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith explains the potential beneficial implications of a rise in the Bitcoin price in the coming year for Argo…

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Here’s what I’d do in a stock market crash!

| Charlie Keough

With inflation predicted to soar, there could be a stock market crash on the horizon. Here, this Fool explains how…

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11% or 16% yield? Which of these two blockbuster income shares would I buy?

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer weighs some pros and cons of two UK income shares that offer double-digit dividend yields. He'd only buy…

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2 FTSE 100 shares primed for long-term gains

| Andrew Woods

Andrew Woods explains how broader economic factors make these two FTSE 100 shares attractive as potential investments for his portfolio.

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I’m investing £500 in these 2 FTSE 100 hidden gems!

| Andrew Woods

Andrew Woods offers his thoughts on two lesser-known FTSE 100 companies, and why he's investing £500 in them.

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Are these the hottest stocks to buy right now?

| Andrew Woods

Andrew Woods assesses three companies and determines if they would be good stocks to buy for his portfolio amid a…

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After jumping 25% yesterday, is the Cineworld share price a bargain?

| Christopher Ruane

After the Cineworld share price jumped by a quarter in yesterday's trading, our writer explains why he won't be buying…

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My Stocks and Shares ISA has tanked, but I’m still happy!

| Andrew Woods

Andrew Woods explains how his Stocks and Shares ISA has fallen in value, and how he's responding with regard to…

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3 of the safest dividend stocks on Earth

| Harshil Patel

Bigger isn’t always better when it comes to dividend stocks. Our writer considers three of the safest and most reliable…

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I’m following Warren Buffett’s advice for buying growth stocks in September

| Stephen Wright

Our author puts three UK shares through the Warren Buffett method for valuing growth stocks. Which is he looking to…

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Down 78% in a year, could the Aston Martin share price still be a value trap?

| Christopher Ruane

The Aston Martin share price has nosedived over the past year. But it still doesn't tempt our writer. Here's why.

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Should I buy this FTSE 250 housebuilder for returns and growth?

| Jabran Khan

Jabran Khan takes a closer look at this FTSE 250 stock to see if it could grow due to burgeoning…

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2 dividend shares I’ve bought to help me retire early!

| Royston Wild

I think buying UK dividend shares could supercharge my long-term wealth. Here's how I think they could eventually help me…

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Lloyds shares look cheap and will soon yield 5.6%. I’d buy them today

| Harvey Jones

Lloyds shares have struggled to deliver much growth in recent years but the income they are set to pay should…

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Despite the tech sell-off, I’d consider these as possible FTSE 100 shares to buy

| Jabran Khan

This Fool delves deeper into the tech sell-off that has caused many FTSE 100 shares to fall and looks at…

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Can I profit from the Bed Bath & Beyond share price?

| Christopher Ruane

The Bed Bath & Beyond share price is down two thirds over the past year. Christopher Ruane explains why he…

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Down 47% over the year, Hargreaves Lansdown shares are looking very attractive!

| Dr. James Fox

Hargreaves Lansdown shares have performed poorly over the past year, but the company has registered some impressive results in 2022.

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Is the Woodbois share price set to climb again?

| Alan Oscroft

The Woodbois share price has fallen from its 2022 peak. If there's fresh growth to come, we might be looking…

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These 2 FTSE shares have crashed in 2022. I’d buy 1 now!

| Cliff D'Arcy

These two FTSE stocks have plunged in value over six months. They've also crashed over the past year. But I'd…

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I’d avoid Scottish Mortgage and buy Terry Smith’s Fundsmith Equity today

| Harvey Jones

Scottish Mortgage Investment Trust took too big a gamble on high-risk growth stocks, so I'm now backing Terry Smith's Fundsmith…

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Could investment trusts help me ride out a recession?

| Christopher Ruane

With a recession looming, our writer is considering options for his share portfolio. Ought he to be buying investment trusts?

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Should I snap up Rolls-Royce shares while they are still below £1?

| Suraj Radhakrishnan

With Rolls-Royce shares trading at their lowest price in 2022, I am wondering if they are worth investing in at…

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With 10%+ yields, which of these 7 income stocks should I buy?

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith takes a look at some top income stocks with generous yields and reveals which ones he'd consider buying.

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A FTSE 100 share I’ve bought to try and retire in comfort!

| Royston Wild

Investing in FTSE 100 stocks is a path I'm pursuing to boost my income in retirement. Here's a top blue-chip…

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A 16.5% dividend yield from a FTSE 100 stock! Surely this can’t be right?

| Dr. James Fox

This FTSE 100 stock has a huge dividend yield. But is it really sustainable? Maybe I should be giving it…

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Will this stock market crash get worse and should I stop buying shares?

| Cliff D'Arcy

This stock market crash sent US shares down by almost 25% at 2022's low. They rebounded, but have been dropping…

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Are my Cineworld shares quickly becoming worthless?

| Andrew Woods

Andrew Woods wonders whether his Cineworld shares could be going to zero amid financial troubles for this cinema giant.

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Will a Liz Truss premiership send the FTSE 100 soaring?

| James Beard

James Beard considers whether Liz Truss’ election as Prime Minister for the United Kingdom will give a boost to the…

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9%+ yield! 2 dividend shares I happily own

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer owns these two dividend shares and right now they yield over 9%. There may be challenges ahead --…

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How wrong was I about Persimmon shares? They keep crashing!

| Cliff D'Arcy

Persimmon shares have collapsed in 2022, losing more than half their value. They've also lost almost a quarter of their…

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How I’d start investing today to retire early!

| Dr. James Fox

Everyone wants to retire early, right? Or at least have less need to work into later years. So here's what…

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3 ways I’m buying the dip for my Stocks & Shares ISA right now

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith reveals three ways that he's making additions in his Stocks & Shares ISA with the recent fall in…

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Lifelong extra income for £20 a week? Here’s how

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer is building a second income by investing in dividend shares. Here, he details how such an approach can…

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Should I prepare for more volatility in UK stocks as a new prime minister takes office?

| Dr. James Fox

UK stocks fell on Monday morning following weekend news concerning gas flows into Europe. But there's something else that's moving…

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