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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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Beware the perils of short-term investing!

| Alan Oscroft

Doesn't it seem like the whole financial world is obsessed with short-term investing movements these days? That's surely a mistake.

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I’d buy cheap FTSE 100 shares with £185 a month to aim for a million

| Harshil Patel

A £1m Stocks and Shares ISA pot! Our writer considers how to use FTSE 100 shares to reach this milestone.

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I’m buying this Warren Buffett dividend stock with a 4% yield

| Stephen Wright

Kraft-Heinz stock comes with a 4% dividend. It’s had a difficult time lately, but I think that the dividend stock…

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Should I buy this travel penny stock for growth and returns?

| Jabran Khan

Jabran Khan delves deeper into this FTSE penny stock operating in the travel sector to see if it could offer…

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4 growth stocks for a raging bull market

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith runs through some of his preferred growth stocks to buy now to piggyback on the potential upcoming bull…

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Should I buy lithium stocks as EV numbers are set to soar?

| Jabran Khan

This Fool explores whether adding lithium stocks to his holdings could be a shrewd move as demand for lithium is…

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Could this venture capital firm be one of the best stocks to buy for returns?

| Jabran Khan

This Fool is looking for the best stocks to buy to boost returns and examines this FTSE 100 investment trust.

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Are we poised for the next stock market bull run?

| Dr. James Fox

It's been a volatile year for the stock market. I had hoped for a calmer year but Russia' invasion of…

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BT shares have crashed: here’s why I’m buying

| Dylan Hood

The price of BT shares has fallen some distance from its high in July. This Fool digs deeper into what’s…

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How investing £190 monthly in dividend shares can lead to £500 passive income

| Christopher Ruane

By investing each month in dividend shares, our writer thinks that over time he can build meaningful streams of additional…

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2 UK stocks I’d buy to help offset this inflation headache

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith explains how he's trying to generate returns from UK stocks with both income and growth shares on his…

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Should I snap up Scottish Mortgage shares as they fall below £9?

| Dr. James Fox

Scottish Mortgage shares have been pretty volatile over the past 12 months. But is this a buying opportunity as the…

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The Just Eat Takeaway share price has jumped 30%. Here’s what I’d do

| Alan Oscroft

Despite a big gain on Friday, the Just Eat Takeaway share price is down nearly 80% over the past 12…

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The next bull run for FTSE 100 shares might have already started

| Alan Oscroft

In spite of the global economic gloom, FTSE 100 shares are set for big dividends this year. And investor optimism…

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Should I follow Warren Buffett and buy these 2 stocks?

| Andrew Woods

Warren Buffett recently added to his holdings in two companies, so should I now follow suit and imitate his investment…

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Is it game over for the Cineworld share price?

| Alan Oscroft

The Cineworld share price has fallen 95% over the past five years. But the board has a rescue plan. So…

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Why I prefer Shell and BP shares over US oil companies

| Mark Tovey

Shell and BP shares look more attractive to me, because they are spending a larger share of operating cash flows…

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Should I buy National Grid shares now while they’re below £12?

| Kevin Godbold

Here's why I think National Grid shares stand out in their sector as a potentially valuable addition to my dividend…

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Creating lifelong passive income with just £4 a day! Here’s how

| Dr. James Fox

Passive income via dividend stocks is an important part of my portfolio. Here's how I could make £12,500 a year…

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Should I buy Beyond Meat shares today?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Beyond Meat shares have well and truly tanked. Is this a buying opportunity? Edward Sheldon takes a look.

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Is now the time to buy NIO stock?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

NIO stock has fallen back below $20. Is this a buying opportunity? Edward Sheldon takes a look.

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Here are 3 income stocks with very high dividend yields!

| Andrew Woods

Andrew Woods presents three income stocks with eye-wateringly high dividend yields and explains why he's adding them to his portfolio.

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Why has the Darktrace share price just leapt 30%?

| Hamish Cassidy

The Darktrace share price just skyrocketed. With a buyout possible, is now the perfect time to invest in this cybersecurity…

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The steps I’m taking to target £10,000 a year in passive income

| Dylan Hood

Dylan Hood discusses the investing strategies he's using to try to achieve a five-figure sum in yearly passive income.

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Is Vodafone’s 6% dividend yield a no-brainer buy?

| Roland Head

Vodafone's falling share price means the stock now offers one of the FTSE 100's highest yields.

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Here’s what I’m buying in my Stocks and Shares ISA before the market rebounds!

| Andrew Woods

Andrew Woods outlines how he's deploying his Stocks and Shares ISA allowance in anticipation of a recovery in the travel…

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Lloyds shares are down 8%: should I buy now?

| Dylan Hood

Interest rates and inflation have been weighing on Lloyds shares so far this year. As rates continue to rise, is…

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easyJet shares are down 40%! Are they now too low to miss?

| Andrew Woods

Andrew Woods questions whether easyJet shares are good value at current levels and assesses how the travel recovery is progressing.

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Why I think Rolls-Royce shares are a bargain under 90p

| Andrew Woods

Andrew Woods explains why he thinks Rolls-Royce shares are a bargain and why he'll continue to build his position in…

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3 reasons why the Darktrace share price is up 61% over the past month

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith outlines three of the main reasons in his opinion for the strong bump higher in the Darktrace share…

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Should I snap up GSK shares at £14?

| Roland Head

The GSK share price has slumped. Should investors pile in or steer clear? Roland Head investigates.

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As NIO stock continues to fall, should I buy the dip?

| Jabran Khan

Jabran Khan looks at why NIO stock has dropped in recent months and decides if the shares have fallen enough…

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How I’d aim for £10,000 a year in passive income, from £100 per month

| Alan Oscroft

We'd all like to have a bit of passive income coming in to supplement our retirement, wouldn't we? Here's how…

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Here’s a cheap FTSE stock with a 6% dividend yield. Should I buy it?

| Darren Sinden

Vodafone is a FTSE stock with an attractive dividend yield, which looks to be on the path to recovery. Here's…

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As the Centrica share price continues to climb, am I too late to buy shares?

| Jabran Khan

This Fool documents the recent rise of the Centrica share price and decides if adding the shares to his holdings…

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Even at 10p, I see the Cineworld share price as expensive. Here’s why

| Christopher Ruane

The Cineworld share price has crumbled to around 10p. But the cinema chain still holds no appeal for our writer…

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Should I buy Aviva shares now?

| Kevin Godbold

With Aviva shares near 440p, here's what I'd do about this stock now as the business throws off cash and…

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My top 2 UK shares to buy for strong dividend returns!

| Dr. James Fox

With inflation shooting beyond 10%, I'm looking at UK shares with strong dividend yields that should help my portfolio grow.

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With a spare £500, I’d consider these as shares to buy

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane explains why he sees these two UK companies as shares to buy for his portfolio even though they've…

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3 pros and 3 cons of buying IAG shares now

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith measures up the good and the bad for IAG shares at the moment, with the business in the…

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