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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 stock market is just gambling, right? Wrong! Here’s why

| Cliff D'Arcy

Many people believe that the stock market is either outright gambling or rigged by the big players. Here's why I…

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If I’d invested £600 in Greatland Gold shares 2 years ago, here’s how much I’d have now

| James Beard

Our writer looks at the performance of Greatland Gold shares since October 2020, and examines how much £600 invested at…

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4 top REITs I’d like to buy to boost my passive income

| Royston Wild

I'm searching for the best property stocks to give me a healthy second income. Here are several REITs I think…

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After Tuesday’s slide, is the HSBC share price a bargain buy?

| Cliff D'Arcy

Though the HSBC share price has held up in 2022, it took a hit on Tuesday after the bank's quarterly…

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1 FTSE 100 share that is at its lowest price this year

| Gabriel McKeown

Gabriel McKeown highlights the pros and cons of a FTSE 100 share that recently hit its one-year low, and why…

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Why I think Alphabet shares are great value

| Christopher Ruane

Alphabet shares have lost a quarter of their value over the past year. Our writer explains why he sees this…

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Just released: the 3 best income-focused stocks to buy in October 2022 [PREMIUM PICKS]

| Mark Rogers

Our goal here is to highlight some of our past recommendations that we think are of particular interest today, due…

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What on earth’s going on with the Woodbois share price?

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith explains some of the recent movements in the Woodbois share price and flags up the perils of a…

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2 dividend stocks I’d buy in 2023 for passive income!

| Royston Wild

Income investors need to tread carefully given the tough outlook for 2023. Here are two dividend stocks I'd buy to…

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How I’d aim for a million by investing £1,000 each month in shares

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer explains how he would aim for a million in a couple of decades through steady investment in both…

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The Next share price is picking up. Has it passed rock bottom?

| Alan Oscroft

There's surely only so far the Next share price can fall, isn't there? Things could change when we see the…

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Why I’d add this share to my Stocks and Shares ISA

| Gabriel McKeown

Gabriel McKeown outlines the latest share he would add to his Stocks and Shares ISA as part of a long-term…

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2 cheap UK shares I’d buy in November

| Royston Wild

The FTSE 250 is a great place to find bargain stocks today. Here are two cut-price UK shares I'm considering…

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3 FTSE 100 dividend aristocrats I’d buy and hold for years

| James J. McCombie

FTSE 100 stocks Diageo, Relx, and Spirax-Sarco have consistently increased their dividends for years -- and attracted my attention.

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1 dividend share I’d buy now for extra passive income

| Cliff D'Arcy

In my search for dividend shares, I found one FTSE 100 stock with a cash yield of 11.3%. I already…

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FTSE 100, next stop 8,000 points?

| Alan Oscroft

It seemed like the FTSE 100 might be heading back above 7,000 points. But what might Footsie shares look like…

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NIO stock has crashed under $10! Is it safe for me to invest?

| Ben McPoland

The 'Tesla of China' has lost nearly 50% of its value in one month. With risks multiplying, is it too…

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2 top FTSE 100 shares I’d buy right now despite these terrible markets 

| Kevin Godbold

Here are two resilient FTSE 100 shares with big dividend yields that I'd like to buy from the top of…

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Why I’d buy this stock in 2023 using Warren Buffett’s advice

| Gabriel McKeown

Gabriel McKeown outlines a share he'd add to his portfolio next year, inspired by the advice of investment icon Warren…

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Should I bet on the Flutter Entertainment share price going up?

| James Beard

With the gambling and gaming markets growing, James Beard considers whether the Flutter Entertainment share price is odds-on to rise.

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Does the HSBC share price make it the UK’s best bank stock now?

| Alan Oscroft

In contrast to the rest of the sector, the HSBC share price has risen in the past 12 months. But…

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1 absurdly undervalued FTSE 250 share that I’m buying for the long run

| Tom Hennessy

The FTSE 250 plays host to a raft of undervalued shares that look to provide fantastic long-term value. This one…

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Are Tesco shares a bargain buy at 210p?

| Charlie Carman

Tesco shares have plummeted over 28% this year. Is this a great opportunity for me to invest in the Footsie…

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This FTSE 100 stock is down 56% in 2022 and I’m thinking about buying it

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Edward Sheldon highlights a FTSE 100 stock that has tanked in 2022. He sees the potential for a substantial rebound…

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With the BAE Systems share price up nearly 50% in 2022, have I left it too late to invest?

| James Beard

Our writer looks at why the BAE Systems share price has increased by almost 50% since the start of January,…

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5 reasons why I won’t put Ocado shares on my shopping list

| James Beard

Ocado shares appear to have fallen out of favour with investors in recent months. Our writer gives a handful of…

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I’d buy this share for monthly passive income

| Gabriel McKeown

Gabriel McKeown outlines a unique FTSE share that he'd add to his portfolio in order to generate regular passive income.

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Should I buy Rolls-Royce shares for its potential?

| John Choong

Rolls-Royce shares are down over 40% this year. Even so, the company continues to innovate. So, should I buy its…

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2 growth stocks that could be huge winners in the next decade and beyond

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer digs into two growth stocks he'd happily buy for his portfolio today with an eye on their long-term…

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Here’s why I regret selling my Unilever shares

| James Beard

Our writer explains why he sold his Unilever shares and, following recent turmoil in the markets, now regrets making this…

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The JD Sports share price is down 10% in a month, should I buy?

| James Beard

James Beard examines why the JD Sports share price has fallen over the past month, and considers adding the stock…

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Lloyds’ share price is cheap! But is it worth the risk?

| Royston Wild

Lloyds' sinking share price reflects the growing risk to earnings forecasts in 2022 and beyond. But is the FTSE 100…

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If I’d invested £5k in WWE shares 10 years ago, here’s how much I’d have now

| Ben McPoland

World Wrestling Entertainment stock is up 56% in 2022, defying the US bear market. How would I have done if…

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If I’d invested £1,000 in boohoo shares at the start of 2022, here’s how much I’d have now

| Yasmin Rufo

boohoo shares have suffered recently, but could the company turn it around in the coming years? Yasmin Rufo takes a…

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A FTSE 100 share I’d buy for dividend income in 2023!

| Royston Wild

I'm searching for the best FTSE 100 stocks to buy during these uncertain times. Here's one I think should provide…

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4 BIG reasons to avoid Rolls-Royce shares

| Royston Wild

The FTSE 100 has sunk in 2022. And the Rolls-Royce share price has almost halved. But I won't touch the…

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1 of the most popular FTSE shares right now, according to UK investors

| Gabriel McKeown

Gabriel McKeown identifies one of the most searched-for shares in the FTSE right now, and considers whether he would add…

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The Greatland Gold share price is down to pennies. Should I buy?

| Alan Oscroft

Despite the possibility of continuing strong demand for gold, the Greatland Gold share price has had a bit of a…

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Can the Avacta share price make me rich?

| Kevin Godbold

Is the Avacta share price about to take off again and can it make me rich if I invest now?…

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The ASOS share price is down 80%. Is it a no-brainer buy now?

| Alan Oscroft

The ASOS share price has collapsed in the past year. But Mike Ashley is buying, and he does seem to…

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