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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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The Hurricane Energy (HUR) share price has trebled in a year. Time to buy?

| Alan Oscroft

After suffering from cheap oil for years, the Hurricane Energy (HUR) share price is on a bull run in 2022.…

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Does the latest BT share price slump mean it’s time to buy?

| Alan Oscroft

Just when I thought the BT share price was set to rise after a decent set of full-year results, it's…

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The Diageo share price is up 8%, but can it go further?

| Dr. James Fox

The Diageo share price has seen some sizeable gains over the past month after the company announced soaring sales. But…

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Two bargain FTSE 100 shares to buy now

| James Yianni

These two FTSE 100 shares are trading cheaper than last year, but are both increasing dividends! I’m strongly considering buying…

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3 things that could send the Darktrace share price climbing

| Alan Oscroft

The Darktrace share price is picking up as we approach 2022 full-year results. But there are other issues that might…

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My top 2 UK shares to buy before the end of August!

| Dr. James Fox

The stock market has been pretty volatile in recent months, but closed above 7,500 on Wednesday. Despite this, I see…

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Should I snap up Lloyds shares while they’re under 50p?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Lloyds shares have had a tough time in 2022. Edward Sheldon wonders whether that makes the stock a bargain buy…

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Down 50%, where do Royal Mail shares go from here?

| Charlie Keough

Royal Mail shares have tanked in 2022. This Fool assesses whether a fat dividend makes it a buy and where…

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I bought this FTSE 100 share for big gains!

| Cliff D'Arcy

This FTSE 100 share offers one of the highest earnings yields in London. Therefore, I've bought this cheap Footsie stock,…

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How passive income for life is possible by investing £50 a week

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith points out a strategy he's aiming to pursue in order to benefit from passive income for life in…

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Go global for growth

| Malcolm Wheatley

The Bank of England’s latest forecasts make grim reading: hello, recession. Other countries look set to fare better. But are…

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I’d start buying shares with this FTSE 100 pair

| Paul Summers

Were our writer completely new to stock market investing, he'd be buying shares in these two FTSE 100 companies.

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2 income shares I bought for delicious dividends

| Cliff D'Arcy

After their share prices dived in the first half of 2022, I bought these two cheap income shares for their…

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How I’d invest £500 a month in dividend stocks for a passive income for life

| Harshil Patel

Our writer considers several high-yielding dividend stocks and discusses a plan to invest regularly for the most reliable income.

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2 top stocks to buy with dividends yielding more than 3%

| Stephen Wright

When I’m looking for stocks to buy, big dividends can be attractive. On my radar right now is a FTSE…

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

| Royston Wild

Buying shares with above-average dividend yields can have a spectacular effect on long-term passive income. Here are two high-dividend stocks…

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Should I buy this dirt-cheap penny stock for growth and returns?

| Jabran Khan

This Fool delves deeper into a penny stock that could be primed to grow and provide lucrative returns in the…

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3 points I’ve learned from Warren Buffett’s whopping $43.8bn loss

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith shares some of his takeaways after seeing the Q2 reported loss for Warren Buffett's company, Berkshire Hathaway.

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The Aviva share price is climbing. Here’s why I’d buy more

| Alan Oscroft

After what seems like years of going nowhere, the Aviva share price is finally showing signs of life. I take…

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This is one of the best shares to buy for juicy dividends!

| Jabran Khan

Jabran Khan is hunting for the best shares to buy. This commodities business offers an enticing dividend yield to boost…

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Can I trust Rio Tinto’s 10.3% dividend yield?

| Royston Wild

Rio Tinto offers one of the biggest dividend yields on the FTSE 100 today. But does this make it a…

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Lithium prices skyrocket: 2 UK shares I’d buy to capitalise 

| Suraj Radhakrishnan

Lithium has quickly become the most in-demand metal in 2022. I am looking at two UK shares in the EV…

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3 no-brainer FTSE 250 dividend stocks to buy today

| Alan Oscroft

Investors typically turn to the FTSE 100 when looking for long-term income investments. I think the FTSE 250 has plenty…

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Here’s how I’d invest £200 per month to make passive income for life

| Alan Oscroft

We'd all love to retire with some extra passive income in our pockets. My approach is to invest regularly, over…

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88 Energy shares tank despite possible billion-barrel find!

| Dr. James Fox

88 Energy shares fell 10% on Wednesday after the firm published its interim results and announced a capital raise for…

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How I’d invest a spare £500 in today’s stock market

| Christopher Ruane

With the FTSE 100 index within 5% of its all-time high, is now a good time for our writer to…

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The case for buying this dividend monster just got stronger!

| Dr. James Fox

This dividend monster just posted impressive earnings figures that sent its share price skyrocketing. So is now the time to…

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This one Ben Graham investment principle could make you richer

| Christopher Ruane

Legendary investor Warren Buffett applies a key principle he learnt from Ben Graham. Our writer explains why he thinks it…

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Is the Tullow Oil (TLW) share price poised to take off?

| Dr. James Fox

The Tullow Oil (TLW) share price has been more volatile than some of its bigger peers this year. But is…

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Should I buy Royal Mail shares while they’re under 300p?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Royal Mail's share price has come down a long way in 2022 and is currently under 300p. Edward Sheldon looks…

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I’d forget buy-to-let and buy these REITs for passive income!

| Royston Wild

I think REITs are a great way to generate healthy streams of passive income. Here's why I think they're a…

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How I’d invest £5,000 in FTSE 100 shares to aim for a million

| Harshil Patel

The FTSE 100 is home to many potential gems. Our writer considers if he can reach millionaire status by uncovering…

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How I’m aiming to become a Stocks and Shares ISA millionaire!

| Dr. James Fox

The Stocks and Shares ISA is an excellent vehicle for investments. In fact, many investors have become ISA millionaires. Here's…

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The Scottish Mortgage share price is on the up! Here’s why I’d buy

| Charlie Keough

After a poor first half of the year, the Scottish Mortgage share price is beginning to rise. Here, this Fool…

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Should I be grabbing cheap Lloyds shares?

| Charlie Keough

Lloyds shares have underperformed in recent years. Here, this Fool explains why he's still considering the stock for his portfolio.

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How I’m using UK dividend shares to try and turn £20,000 into £100,000

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer has ambitious investment goals -- and patience. Here he explains how he's buying UK dividend shares to try…

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I’m taking a defensive stance by investing in the FTSE ahead of the recession

| Jacob Ambrose Willson

The FTSE has outperformed several indices in 2022, including the S&P 500. Jacob Ambrose Willson believes it can be used…

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Should I buy BP shares today?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

BP is generating huge profits right now. Here, Edward Sheldon looks at whether he should buy shares in the oil…

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Should I buy Rolls-Royce shares after the latest results?

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith runs over the key points from half-year results for Rolls-Royce shares to see if any green shoots are…

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A FTSE 100 stock that I never intend to sell

| Andrew Mackie

Hunting for undervalued stocks, Andrew Mackie explains why he recently bought more of this FTSE 100 powerhouse.

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