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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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7 UK shares I’d buy now to capitalise on the stock market recovery

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

New economic data hints that a stock market recovery could be on the horizon, but what are the best shares…

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Here’s the Tesco dividend forecast for 2022 to 2024

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Edward Sheldon looks at the Tesco dividend forecast for the years ahead and discusses whether he would buy the stock…

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Will National Grid shares rebound after the recent drop?

| Charlie Carman

Our writer considers the impact of new wind power investment plans on National Grid shares, balanced against the company's debt…

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Income stocks: should I buy Marks & Spencer, Greggs and Halfords?

| Roland Head

These high street chains are all popular income stocks, but they're under pressure from rising inflation.

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3 stocks to buy now for the recovery

| Kevin Godbold

The stock market recovery looks like it’s already happening and I've been searching for stocks to buy, such as these.

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I’d aim for a million from UK shares with as little as £500 a month

| Kevin Godbold

UK shares as an asset class offer real potential to transform personal wealth over a working lifetime. Here's how I'd…

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I’ve bought these 2 FTSE 250 shares for fat dividends!

| Cliff D'Arcy

These two FTSE 250 shares have taken a knock in 2022, after hitting highs earlier this year. But I'd happily…

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Lloyds shares or Barclays stock: which would I buy?

| Cliff D'Arcy

After falling in 2022, Barclays and Lloyds shares both look cheap to me. But which bargain bank share would I…

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Lifelong passive income for £5 a day? Here’s how!

| Christopher Ruane

For a few pounds a day, our writer thinks he can set up passive income streams that could pay him…

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A high-dividend stock I’d buy in August!

| Royston Wild

I'm searching for the best high-dividend stocks to add to my shares portfolio. Here's one I think could yield huge…

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Five FTSE 100 shares I’d buy to hold

| Christopher Ruane

Looking years ahead, what shares would our writer want in his portfolio -- and should he buy now? Here are…

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When will the FTSE 100 be on fire again?

| Christopher Ruane

The FTSE 100 is in positive territory over the past year -- but the growth has hardly been explosive. Christopher…

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2 UK dividend shares I’m buying to hold through volatile times!

| Finlay Blair

These two UK dividend shares offer high sustainable yields. That is why I'm turning to them to boost my passive…

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Dividend forecasts make me want to buy these bank shares today

| Alan Oscroft

Despite the gloomy economic outlook, banking sector dividend forecasts are looking strong. And first-half updates will be with us soon.

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3 cheap growth shares to buy right now

| Alan Oscroft

I see plenty of cheap-looking growth shares out there right now. They all come with their own risks, but I…

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Earnings preview: Lloyds, Shell, Unilever

| John Choong

Earnings releases are a key moment for stock prices. So, here's what to expect from three big FTSE firms reporting…

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Could buying Rolls-Royce shares double my money?

| Royston Wild

Rolls-Royce shares are soaring in value right now. If I buy the FTSE 100 firm today could I potentially double…

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3 cheap income shares to buy right now

| Alan Oscroft

When share prices fall, they can push dividend yields up. And periods of stock market weakness can be great times…

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Here’s why I just bought Scottish Mortgage Investment Trust shares

| Alan Oscroft

Scottish Mortgage Investment Trust shares have been falling hard, as many of the US companies it holds are suffering in…

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How I’m hoping to turn £6.62 a day into a £12,000 passive income for life

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

UK shares can unlock the potential to generate a £12,000 passive income with minimal capital. Zaven Boyrazian explains how.

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Is 30 too late to start investing?

| Christopher Ruane

Is it too late to start investing at the age of 30? Our writer's answer is an emphatic no --…

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Are my Lloyds shares a bargain buy or value trap?

| Cliff D'Arcy

After I bought Lloyds shares last month, they kept falling for a fortnight. Do they still stack up as a…

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2 cheap income stocks to buy (including an 11.2% dividend yield!)

| Royston Wild

I'm looking to boost my passive income by buying some top dividend stocks. I think these two income stocks are…

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Could Royal Mail shares double my money in a year?

| Royston Wild

Royal Mail shares have slumped this year as a range of difficulties have emerged. But should I buy the business…

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Why these 2 FTSE 100 stocks could be bargains

| Roland Head

These FTSE 100 stocks offer great value and dividend income for patient investors, Roland Head believes.

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I’m forgetting Bitcoin and aiming to make a million following Warren Buffett’s strategy

| Kevin Godbold

Here's how I'm investing the Warren Buffett way and aiming for a million without buying alternative assets such as Bitcoin.  

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2 penny stocks I’d buy before the market recovers

| Paul Summers

The long-term outlook is positive for these two penny stocks, thinks Paul Summers.

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The Tesla share price is rising! Is it time to buy?

| Charlie Keough

Its Q2 results bumped up the Tesla share price this week. However, our writer explains why he's still not sure…

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Should I buy BP shares for the big dividend?

| Royston Wild

BP shares have slumped in value as concerns over oil demand have grown. Is now the time for me to…

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2 high-yield income stocks to supercharge my portfolio and build long-term wealth!

| Dr. James Fox

As inflation eats away at my portfolio, I'm looking at income stocks that can help me fight back. So, here…

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Director dealings: Aviva, Royal Mail, Deliveroo

| 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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Today’s record FTSE 100 share buybacks are making me want to buy too

| Alan Oscroft

Are FTSE 100 share buybacks a good indicator of shares to buy? Not on their own, but I think they…

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A dividend aristocrat I’d buy to boost my passive income!

| Royston Wild

The London Stock Exchange is packed with top dividend stocks. Here's one I think could supercharge my long-term passive income.

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2 top growth stocks I’d buy right now without any hesitation

| Andrew Woods

Andrew Woods explains why he finds these two growth stocks so attractive and how their earnings records prompt him to…

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How I’d invest £300 in UK shares each month to aim for a million

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

Consistently investing in high-quality UK shares can push a portfolio into millionaire territory. Zaven Boyrazian explains how.

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Why I think the Rolls-Royce share price could be set to climb

| Alan Oscroft

The Rolls-Royce share price has remained depressed for a good bit longer than I'd expected, while others have been recovering…

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How to use dividend shares to earn passive income for life

| Harshil Patel

Often the best dividend shares aren't the highest yielding ones. Our writer considers how to find the best options for…

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Should I buy this FTSE 250 home improvement stock?

| Jabran Khan

Could this FTSE 250 home improvement business be a good stock to buy currently? Jabran Khan investigates and weighs up…

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I bought Royal Mail shares. They went up. Do I buy more?

| Cliff D'Arcy

I bought Royal Mail shares in late June. They immediately dived another 6%. However, they have since rebounded, so would…

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Is the Pets at Home share price a bargain or one to avoid?

| Jabran Khan

This Fool takes a closer look at the Pets at Home share price and weighs up whether he should add…

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