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The JD Wetherspoon share price has halved. Time to buy?

| Christopher Ruane

After a big fall, does the JD Wetherspoon share price look half full or half empty to this shareholder? Should…

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Will the stock market recover in November?

| Stephen Wright

Share prices are well down since the start of the year. But could interest rate decisions and inflation data start…

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Should I buy abrdn shares today?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

abrdn shares currently offer a dividend yield of over 9%. Edward Sheldon discusses whether he'd buy them for his investment…

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Are renewable energy stocks a no-brainer buy?

| Nathan Marks

Despite a decade of volatility, our writer is optimistic about the long-term future of renewable energy stocks. Should he invest…

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Down 73%, can the Ceres Power share price bounce back?

| Christopher Ruane

Is the current Ceres Power share price a possible bargain for our writer's portfolio? He's not yet convinced it is…

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3 undervalued FTSE 100 shares I’d consider buying in November

| Tom Hennessy

There’s nothing quite like stumbling upon a bona-fide bargain, and fortunately for many FTSE 100 shares are currently in the…

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Elon Musk says Tesla can be bigger than Apple and Saudi Aramco combined. Should I invest?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Elon Musk believes Tesla's market-cap will increase significantly from here. Edward Sheldon is wondering if he should invest in the…

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What on earth’s going on with the Premier African Minerals share price?

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith talks through the surge in the Premier African Minerals share price and the progress at the exciting lithium…

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If I’d invested £5,000 in Taylor Wimpey shares a year ago, here’s how much I’d have now

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Taylor Wimpey shares pay a big dividend. But overall, they haven't been a good investment over the last 12 months…

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I’d buy 1,035 shares of this FTSE stock for a £200 monthly income

| Roland Head

I reckon this 7%-yielding FTSE stock could provide me with a reliable second income to boost my monthly earnings.

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I’d buy 224 shares of this stock for £100 in monthly passive income

| Mark Tovey

Rio Tinto, a multinational mining giant, ticks all of my passive income boxes. I plan to beef up my portfolio…

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If I invest £1,000 in Tesco shares today, how much could I have in 5 years?

| Roland Head

Will Tesco shares deliver attractive returns over the next few years? Roland Head crunches the numbers and gives his verdict.

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Should I buy Meta or any other FAANG stock in November?

| Anton Balint

The recent wave of market volatility made me wonder if now is the right time to buy Meta stock, or…

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Should I load up on ITM Power stock after its recent collapse?

| Ben McPoland

ITM Power stock is down 84% in 12 months. Is this the buying opportunity I've been waiting for or is…

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2 juicy dividend stocks to buy at knockdown prices!

| Dr. James Fox

Dr. James Fox explores two dividend stocks to buy with the FTSE 100 languishing near 7,000 and ongoing concerns about…

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I’m using Warren Buffett’s core principles to protect my portfolio in 2023 and beyond

| Nathan Marks

Warren Buffett is probably the world's most famous investor. I believe that his teachings and principles can help me to…

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Alphabet stock is now below $100! Should I buy?

| John Choong

Alphabet stock has been trading below $100 since releasing its Q3 results. Should I buy more of its shares while…

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Woodbois shares are cheap. Should I buy them?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Woodbois shares, which trade for less than 3p, have been getting a lot of attention from UK investors recently. Are…

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5 stocks I’d buy to target a £500 monthly passive income

| Roland Head

A passive income from dividend stocks could provide some useful extra cash. Roland Head looks at five FTSE 100 shares…

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Here’s 1 impressive growth share I’d add to my portfolio for 2023

| Gabriel McKeown

Gabriel McKeown identifies a growth share in the FTSE 100 that has impressive underlying fundamentals and is on his radar…

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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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If I were Warren Buffett, I’d buy this FTSE 250 firm!

| Cliff D'Arcy

In 80+ years of investing, Warren Buffett has built a fortune of over $100bn. He loves owning insurance companies, so…

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Trick or treat? How I value growth shares

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer explains how he approaches the valuation of growth shares when considering whether to buy them using his long-term…

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Should I buy cheap NatWest shares in November?

| Cliff D'Arcy

NatWest shares have dropped by almost 20% since their 2022 peak in late August. After these price falls, will I…

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I invested in these 3 FTSE 250 shares this month. Why?

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer has been hunting for bargains in the mid-cap FTSE 250 index. Here he outlines why he recently bought…

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Why are Royal Mail owner International Distribution Services shares up 8% today?

| James J. McCombie

Shares in IDS, formerly known as Royal Mail, were lifted today when barriers to a significant investor increasing its stake…

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I snapped up these 3 FTSE 100 shares this month!

| Christopher Ruane

What three FTSE 100 shares did our writer buy for his portfolio in recent weeks -- and why? Here he…

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If I’d invested £1k in Tesco shares a year ago, this is what I’d have now

| Harvey Jones

Tesco shares have had a tough year and I do not expect them to recover quickly. I do still see…

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1 stock that’s a great long-term pick

| Mark Tovey

Nuclear energy is arguably enjoying a renaissance. That's why I think this stock, a fund that holds uranium, could net…

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The Hurricane Energy share price is up 80% in 2022. Time to buy in November?

| Ben McPoland

A bull market in fossil fuels has driven the Hurricane Energy share price higher this year. Is this the best…

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Could the Lloyds share price start to turn around in November?

| Christopher Ruane

The Lloyds share price has sunk by a fifth over the past year. Could rising interest rates help the bank…

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How I’d aim to buy top FTSE 100 stocks in November

| Harvey Jones

There are currently loads of FTSE 100 shares available at tempting valuations. Here's how I separate the wheat from the…

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2 defensive buys for possible stock market turmoil!

| Dr. James Fox

Dr James Fox explores two defensive shares to purchase as analysts warn of further turmoil in the stock market amid…

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I believe these 2 dividend stocks are practically money machines!

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

Zaven Boyrazian explores two dividend stocks continuing to increase shareholder dividends even as inflation heats up.

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Rolls-Royce’s share price is soaring! Time to pile in?

| Royston Wild

The Rolls-Royce share price has been battered in 2022. But could we be witnessing the beginning of a long-term turnaround?

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A FTSE 100 stock I plan to buy for my Stocks and Shares ISA in November!

| Royston Wild

The FTSE 100 is packed with brilliant bargains following further volatility in October. Here's one I'm looking to buy in…

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1 dividend stock I’d buy in 2023 for passive income

| Gabriel McKeown

Gabriel McKeown identifies a dividend stock in the FTSE 350 that he'd add to the income-generating portion of his portfolio…

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If I’d invested £2k in Manchester United shares 5 years ago, here’s what I’d have now

| Ben McPoland

The Premier League club has struggled lately but remains a giant in world football. How would I have done buying…

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9.9% yield! Here’s the Taylor Wimpey dividend forecast to 2023

| Royston Wild

Dividend yields at Taylor Wimpey sit close to double-digit territory. So should I buy more of the company for my…

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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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