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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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Lifelong passive income for £10 a week? Here’s how

| Christopher Ruane

Is it possible to set up passive income streams for less than £2 a day? Our writer thinks so --…

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I’d start buying shares with this pair!

| Christopher Ruane

If our writer was a novice investor who wanted to start buying shares for the first time with limited funds,…

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Here’s why UK lithium stocks could be set for a new surge

| Alan Oscroft

Lithium stocks have fallen from their 2022 peaks. But over the past few weeks, we've started to see renewed gains.…

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A UK stock for the 3D printing revolution!

| Mark Tovey

Xaar, a digital inkjet leader, is my favourite UK stock when it comes to trying to capitalise on the fast-growing…

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1 dividend stock with a juicy yield to boost returns!

| Jabran Khan

This Fool likes the look of this dividend stock to boost his passive income stream and explains why he would…

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Here’s 1 growth stock primed for long-term growth and returns!

| Jabran Khan

Jabran Khan is hunting for a growth stock to boost his holdings. Could this financial advisory business be the right…

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3 FTSE 250 shares I bought for extra dividends

| Cliff D'Arcy

I plundered the FTSE 250 index to find these three cheap stocks with ailing share prices. All three firms pay…

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I’m buying cheap FTSE 100 stocks to boost my passive income!

| Royston Wild

Buying dividend stocks today could considerably improve the amount of passive income I make. Here are some FTSE 100 stocks…

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Am I crazy for buying Royal Mail shares?

| Cliff D'Arcy

Royal Mail shares have collapsed by almost half in 2022. And with group profits falling and strike action under way,…

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2 recession-resistant stocks to buy right now

| Alan Oscroft

After the pandemic slump, we're now facing a UK recession. Many are looking for recession-resistant stocks to protect their money.

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This FTSE 100 stock continues to fall! Should I buy shares?

| Jabran Khan

This Fool takes a closer look at a FTSE 100 quality assurance stock. As the shares continue to fall, is…

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Is the Rolls-Royce share price about to surge?

| Royston Wild

The Rolls-Royce share price continues to fall as market patience wears thin. But could it be on the brink of…

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Up 173%, can Avacta shares continue this incredible run?  

| Suraj Radhakrishnan

In the last few months, Avacta shares have jumped significantly. But does this warrant an investment or is it just…

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Here’s why I’m selling Abrdn shares and buying Hargreaves Lansdown!

| Dr. James Fox

Abrdn shares fell on Tuesday morning after a disappointing earnings report. Profit fell considerably as the asset manager struck a…

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Stock market recovery: why I’m buying UK shares now before it’s too late!

| Dr. James Fox

The FTSE 100 might be nearing 7,500, but many shares on the UK stock market are still trading far below…

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2 top lithium stocks with eyebrow-lifting potential

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith outlines two small-cap ideas that could offer him huge returns if the projects the top lithium stocks are…

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My top 2 UK shares to buy before the forecast recession!

| Dr. James Fox

UK shares have had a rough ride in 2022, and the economic forecast doesn't look too positive either. But here…

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Up 130%+, is this the best UK stock to buy in August?

| Henry Adefope, MCSI

This Fool checks on whether a soaring FTSE All-Share company remains one of the top UK stocks to buy, despite…

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Down over 25%, here’s a bargain FTSE 100 stock I’m buying 

| Stuart Blair

Many companies are struggling with inflationary pressures and recession risks. Here's a FTSE 100 stock I'd snap up in the…

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If I’d invested £1k in Lloyds shares 5 year ago, here’s how much I’d have now!

| Dr. James Fox

Lloyds shares haven't been universally popular in recent years, amid external pressures. But I'm backing the British bank to succeed.

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8 reasons why the FTSE 100 could hit 7,672 points by December

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith explains multiple points he thinks might help to support the FTSE 100 in hitting fresh year-to-date highs.

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How to make passive income from UK shares

| Roland Head

Buying dividend shares is one of the best ways to generate passive income, says Roland Head. He explains how he's…

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If I’d invested in Centrica shares a year ago, here’s how much I’d have now

| Paul Summers

Centrica shares have performed brilliantly in recent times. Is there still time for this Fool to buy or should he…

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Is another stock market crash on the way?

| Cliff D'Arcy

The US stock market has already crashed in 2022, losing 25% of its value at its June low. However, UK…

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A 6.2% FTSE 100 dividend stock I’d buy to boost my income

| Royston Wild

This FTSE 100 dividend stock offers a yield well above the index average. Here's why I'd buy it to supercharge…

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2 beaten-down FTSE 100 shares that look ready for liftoff 

| Suraj Radhakrishnan

With the UK market showing strong signs of recovery, I am considering these two overlooked FTSE 100 shares for my…

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3 top UK shares for August 2022 and beyond

| Kevin Godbold

I've been buying top UK shares since late June such as these three companies that look attractive right now.

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FTSE 100 live: the Footsie closes on 7,500

| Dr. James Fox

The Footsie, like many other global markets, has been pretty volatile in recent months, but today it almost closed above…

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High-dividend stocks! Should I buy Royal Mail’s shares for its 7.3% yield?

| Royston Wild

The Royal Mail share price carries a dividend yield twice as large as the average for UK shares. Does this…

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UK shares: should I buy this oil and gas infrastructure stock?

| Jabran Khan

Jabran Khan is looking for the best UK shares for his holdings. Could this oil and gas infrastructure provider fit…

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This REIT could be the perfect stock to supercharge my passive income stream!

| Jabran Khan

Jabran Khan is looking for stocks to boost his passive income through dividend payments. He identifies one REIT to help…

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Should I buy this FTSE 250 property stock for consistent returns?

| Jabran Khan

This Fool is looking to supercharge his returns and delves deeper into the FTSE 250 property stock that focuses on…

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If I’d invested £1k in Hargreaves Lansdown shares a year ago, here’s how much I’d have now!

| Dr. James Fox

Hargreaves Lansdown shares had been among the worst performers on the FTSE 100 this year. But Friday's earnings report has…

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8.6% yield! Here’s the Admiral dividend forecast for 2022 and 2023

| Royston Wild

The Admiral Group dividend forecast means it offers yields far above the FTSE 100 average of 3.7%. Does this make…

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Worried about interest rates? Here are my top defensive shares to buy

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith explains that even though he's worried about interest rates, he has several ideas of good shares to buy…

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How I’d invest £500 a month in a Stocks and Shares ISA to aim for a million

| Harshil Patel

Achieving a £1m Stocks and Shares ISA might sound like a dream. But our writer discusses his plan to reach…

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Can I invest better than Warren Buffett – by learning from his mistakes?

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer explains how he is following Warren Buffett's investment approach but hopes he can avoid one of the Sage…

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5 steps to passive income for the cost of just £20 a week

| Kevin Godbold

Passive income need not cost the earth and I'd aim to get it by following these five easy steps right…

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Is this FTSE 100 pharma giant a growth stock in disguise?

| Dr. James Fox

Growth stocks are companies that are expected to increase sales and earnings faster than the market average. But they're often…

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I think now is the time to buy this FTSE 100 growth stock!

| Dylan Hood

Rolls-Royce recently turned a profit for the first time in years. Here's why I think the growth stock could be…

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