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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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3 top income stocks I’m buying with markets poised for a turbulent autumn!

| Dr. James Fox

Markets have entered a bit of a holding patten in recent weeks. Ahead of the next moves, I'm buying these…

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BBBY stock: should I buy the dip?

| Paul Summers

The Bed Bath and Beyond (NASDAQ:BBBY) share price is all over the place. Would Paul Summers invest in BBBY stock…

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What does union conflict mean for Royal Mail shares?

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith details the latest news regarding strike action and explains how he feels it could impact Royal Mail shares.

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3 top dividend-payers of the FTSE 350!

| Andrew Woods

Andrew Woods outlines the biggest dividend-paying firms from the FTSE 350, explaining why he's attracted to each based on recent…

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2 FTSE 100 stocks that could explode in September

| Paul Summers

Paul Summers picks out a couple of FTSE 100 stocks whose updates could make for compelling reading next month.

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NIO shares are falling: is it time to buy at $19?

| Dylan Hood

Over the past five days, NIO stock has fallen over 7%. Dylan Hood digs deeper into why and wonders if…

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Here’s the Barclays dividend forecast for 2022 and 2023

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Is Barclays set to increase its shareholder returns in the years ahead? Edward Sheldon takes a look at the latest…

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Forget buy-to-let! I’m investing in FTSE 100 shares instead

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

Buy-to-let is an extremely popular way of building passive income, but FTSE 100 shares may be a better solution.

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Cineworld shares crash: here’s what I’m doing

| Dylan Hood

Shares in the cinema chain have nosedived since news it could be filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. Here’s what I…

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What are the top FTSE 100 dividend shares to buy now?

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

FTSE 100 dividend shares continue to reward investors, but which are the best to buy now? Zaven Boyrazian investigates.

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I’d put £500 a month into the FTSE 250 to aim to retire in comfort

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

Buying FTSE 250 index funds can be a great way to build a large nest egg. But Zaven Boyrazian explains…

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Warning! The Lloyds share price might be a value trap

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

Despite reporting 34% underlying profit growth, the Lloyds share price could be set to tumble sharply in 2023. Zaven Boyrazian…

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Rolls-Royce shares are forecast to hit 147p in 2023!

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

Following the latest results, analyst forecasts for Rolls-Royce shares are getting bullish! But is this secretly a growth trap?

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3 FTSE 100 dividend stocks I’d snap up right now

| Roland Head

These FTSE 100 dividend stocks should provide reliable payouts, even in a recession, says Roland Head.

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Don’t ‘save’ for retirement! I’d buy dirt-cheap UK shares instead

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

Investing in cheap UK shares today could be a far better strategy for building a nest egg than just putting…

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2 top UK shares to buy before a market recovery!

| Andrew Woods

Andrew Woods explains why he finds these two UK shares so appealing and why he'd buy them in anticipation of…

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2 dividend stocks that are dirt-cheap right now

| Paul Summers

Paul Summers picks out two dividend stocks trading at 'bargain' prices. However, he'd only buy one of them.

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Should I stop listening to Warren Buffett?

| Paul Summers

Warren Buffett is one of the world's richest people. But it could have been so different, so should I be…

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Should I invest £1,000 in Lloyds shares today for future dividends?

| Christopher Ruane

Lloyds shares offer our writer exposure to a well-known financial leader with an attractive dividend yield. So why does he…

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3 growth stocks I’d buy to capitalise on long-term trends!

| Dr. James Fox

Growth stocks have generally been on a downward track over the past year, albeit with an upturn in recent months.…

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A discounted FTSE 100 giant I’d buy to try and double my money!

| Dr. James Fox

This FTSE 100 stalwart has taken a hit over the past week. But I see this an opportunity to buy…

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I’d buy these dividend stocks for sustainable passive income

| Stephen Wright

As the cost of living rises in the UK, I’m looking to earn some passive income. I think that the…

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1 FTSE 250 share to buy now as an inflation stock!

| John Choong

July's CPI report came in hot with a 10.1% increase. So, here's one FTSE 250 stock I'm considering buying to…

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2 FTSE 250 dividend stocks I’d buy for lifelong passive income!

| Royston Wild

Investing in dividend stocks is a way to potentially supercharge extra income. Here are two on my shopping list today.

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I’d invest £200 a month in dividend shares for a lifelong passive income

| Harshil Patel

Dividends are an excellent form of passive income. Our writer considers five high-yielding top picks he'd invest in.

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3 FTSE 250 shares I’ve bought with dividend yields over 5%

| Roland Head

FTSE 250 shares can be good for income as well as growth, says Roland Head.

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FTSE 100 gambling stocks in focus

| G A Chester

Why FTSE 100 companies Flutter Entertainment and Entain could have particular investment appeal...

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My stock of the week: Pantheon Resources

| Andrew Woods

Andrew Woods outlines his reasoning for picking Pantheon Resources as his stock of the week, based on recent successes in…

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2 renewable energy stocks I’d buy for lifelong passive income!

| Royston Wild

Renewable energy stocks are becoming increasingly popular as the fight against climate change ramps up. Here are two I'd buy…

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Should I buy Cineworld shares after their huge fall?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Cineworld shares have tanked. Is this a buying opportunity or is there oblivion ahead? Edward Sheldon takes a look.

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My top stocks to buy before September and a lively autumn!

| Dr. James Fox

I'm anticipating that the stock market will start to move a little more in autumn after a fairly calm August.…

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2 Warren Buffett-style stocks I’ve bought!

| Royston Wild

I think these top UK shares could help me make a lot of cash. Here's why I think billionaire investor…

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Director dealings: Vodafone, Deliveroo, FirstGroup

| John Choong

Director dealings can indicate whether a company's doing well. So, here are this week's biggest insider transactions at three FTSE…

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Is the Lloyds share price STILL too cheap to miss?

| Royston Wild

The Lloyds share price continues to command low P/E ratios and gigantic dividend yields. Do these make the FTSE 100…

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Rolls-Royce shares keep falling. What’s gone wrong?

| Cliff D'Arcy

Last November, Rolls-Royce shares were trading above 150p. Now they've dipped below 82p. Are they back in Mr Market's bargain…

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2 growth shares I’d buy now without any hesitation

| Paul Summers

Paul Summers picks out two growth shares he thinks could prove to be fantastic contrarian buys.

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Stock market rally: is it time to start buying UK shares in an ISA?

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

A stock market rally could be on the horizon! Zaven Boyrazian explains how he's preparing his portfolio to capitalise on…

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What are the best UK shares to buy now if I’m aiming for a million?

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

The best UK shares to buy when aiming for a million are those with strong financials and wide moats. Zaven…

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Forget savings accounts! 2 penny stocks I’d invest £500 in as inflation skyrockets

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

I'm searching for the best UK penny stocks to buy now to outrun record inflation in 2022, 2023, and beyond.

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How I’d invest via my Stocks and Shares ISA to aim for £100k

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

Zaven Boyrazian explains the best investing strategies to build up £100k in a Stocks and Shares ISA.

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