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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 £0 of savings, here are my top 3 passive income ideas

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith explains how he can still make passive income using different strategies even if he doesn't have any savings.

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Should I buy these Warren Buffett stocks right now?

| Hamish Cassidy

These two stocks are portfolio pinnacles of legendary investor Warren Buffett. Does this mean I should consider buying them for…

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Investing in inflation

| Owain Bennallack

Inflation was moribund in the West for two decades, with near-zero interest rates since the financial crisis their barely perkier…

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Are these in-demand FTSE 100 shares actually value traps?

| Paul Summers

Lots of popular FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) shares look temptingly cheap today. But Paul Summers thinks quality matters most.

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Here’s how I’d invest £250 a month for a lifelong passive income

| Harshil Patel

Dividend shares can be an excellent way to earn passive income. Our writer considers a plan to put extra cash…

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Will skyrocketing inflation spark a UK stock market crash this winter?

| Ben McPoland

UK inflation is predicted to soar as high as 22% by December. Should I worry this will trigger a stock…

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2 cheap FTSE 100 dividend shares I’d buy to protect my wealth

| Royston Wild

This expert suggests that investing in dividend stocks is a good idea. Here are two dividend-paying shares our writer's considering…

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My 10-share stock market portfolio for future growth

| Ian Benfield

I have invested in a stock market portfolio of FTSE 350 shares that I expect to continue outperforming these indices…

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With zero savings, I’d use the Warren Buffett method to try and get rich

| Christopher Ruane

Can our writer apply investment lessons from Warren Buffett to improve his own financial position? This is how he’d try.

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2 high-dividend UK shares I’d buy for a second income!

| Royston Wild

The London stock market is packed with top stocks to give my passive income a big boost. Here are two…

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I’d drip-feed £250 a month into a Stocks and Shares ISA to try and make a million

| Harshil Patel

As he aims to become a Stocks and Shares ISA millionaire, our writer explores an automated plan to target £1m.

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How I’d invest £200 a month to target a rising passive income

| Roland Head

Roland Head reveals the passive income strategy to help protect him from the impact of inflation.

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3 juicy income stocks I’m using to create a second revenue stream!

| Dr. James Fox

We all want a second revenue stream, right? Especially when it requires minimal input. Well, that's why I'm buying these…

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Should I snap up Persimmon shares at £14?

| Roland Head

The Persimmon share price is now lower than it's been since 2016. Roland Head wonders whether this could be a…

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2 dirt-cheap Chinese growth stocks I’d buy in a heartbeat!

| Dr. James Fox

These two Chinese growth stocks have demonstrated extreme volatility over the past year. But that isn't putting me off.

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At 780p, Scottish Mortgage shares are an unmissable bargain!

| Dr. James Fox

Scottish Mortgage shares have demonstrated considerable volatility over the past year. But at 780p, I think this stock is dirt-cheap.

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3 penny shares to buy in September

| Alan Oscroft

We have some tasty-looking updates coming our way in September. Here are three penny shares that look cheap to me,…

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The recession-resistant shares I’d target for any stock market crash

| James Yianni

A stock market crash could follow if the UK moves into a recession. Here’s what I’m looking at investing in…

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2 UK dividend stocks to buy in September

| Stephen Wright

Our author thinks that falling prices are setting up some opportunities in dividend stocks. Here are two that are catching…

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The Rolls-Royce share price crashed by 15%. What’s happened here?

| Henry Adefope, MCSI

The most recent collapse in the Rolls-Royce share price does not present a buying opportunity for me. I was bearish…

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2 REITs I’d buy for a lifetime of passive income!

| Royston Wild

REITs can be an effective way to generate a large second income down the years. Here are two I'd buy…

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If I had a spare £500 to invest, I’d buy these 2 FTSE 100 shares

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane already holds these two FTSE 100 shares in his portfolio. But he sees attractive prospects that would make…

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How I’d use £3 a day to target passive income for life

| Harvey Jones

The earlier I start saving and investing for retirement, the more passive income I should be able to generate.

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3 pieces of advice from Warren Buffett to help me retire early

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith talks about advice that Warren Buffett has offered over the years that could help him to reach his…

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How I’d use cheap shares to target a second income for life

| Christopher Ruane

By spending some money on buying dividend shares, our writer hopes to build a second income that could endure for…

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Should I prepare my portfolio for a stock market crash?

| Dr. James Fox

Stock markets have pushed downwards in recent weeks amid concerns about recession, inflation and hawkish central bank policy.

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My Rolls-Royce shares are plummeting! Is it time to buy the dip?

| Andrew Woods

Andrew Woods takes a look at his Rolls-Royce shares and explains why he thinks they're a steal at current levels.

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Should I snap up easyJet shares at 350p?

| Roland Head

The easyJet share price has collapsed this year. Is now the right time for contrarian investors to buy?

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A 12% dividend yield from a FTSE 100 stock with a P/E of 4.1! Should I buy?

| Dr. James Fox

This FTSE mining giant is the biggest dividend-paying stock on the index. But with a weak economic outlook, is this…

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10%+ yields! 3 dividend stocks I’d buy to target £18,960 in passive income

| Royston Wild

Focusing on dividend stocks is often an effective way for investors to boost their returns. Here are three I think…

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What’s next for UK stocks?

| Stephen Wright

I think that persistent inflation is going to push UK stocks lower. Here’s how I plan to take advantage of…

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Forget buy-to-let. I’d rather buy these 2 high-yield FTSE 100 dividend shares 

| Harvey Jones

I'd rather pop dividend shares in a tax-free ISA than have the hassle of managing a property!

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3 top dividend forecasts for September

| Alan Oscroft

Dividend forecasts are growing ever stronger for a number of companies. In September, I'll be looking for evidence to support…

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Best British income stocks for September

| The Motley Fool Staff

We asked our freelance writers to share the top income stocks they’d buy in September, which comprised mostly energy and…

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How I’m setting up my Stocks and Shares ISA for a stock market crash

| Stephen Wright

Our author is expecting a sharp decline in share prices. Here’s how he’s setting up his Stocks and Shares ISA…

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Which UK shares would Warren Buffett buy right now?

| Alan Oscroft

UK investors are worried about the economic outlook at the moment. But how might Warren Buffett see things should he…

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2 cheap shares to buy in September

| Christopher Ruane

This month, I'm intending to buy more boohoo shares, as well as opening up a new position in my portfolio…

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Down 55% this year, is it time to load up on Nvidia stock?

| Nathan Marks

Nvidia’s products are now a matter of national security for the US government. Increased regulation has worsened volatility but is…

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Is the Haleon share price slide a buying opportunity?

| James J. McCombie

The Haleon share price has slid over pending Zantac lawsuits. I think the reaction is overblown, and like the stock…

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UK shares: 1 falling stock that could be perfect for returns and growth!

| Jabran Khan

This Fool is looking for UK shares that offer immediate returns as well as growth prospects that could boost his…

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