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Top British stocks for June 2020

| The Motley Fool Staff

We asked our freelance writers to share their top British stocks for June including Unilever, Royal Dutch Shell, and Bunzl.

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Forget buy-to-let. I’d buy cheap FTSE 100 stocks now to profit from the market recovery

| Peter Stephens

Peter Stephens thinks cheap FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) shares could offer strong recovery potential that makes them more attractive investments than…

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Here’s how I’d invest £100 per month in an ISA starting in June

| G A Chester

If you're looking to invest £100 per month in the stock market, now could be a great time to start.…

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Forget buy-to-let! I’d buy cheap FTSE 100 shares today to make a million

| Rupert Hargreaves

With returns on buy-to-let property plunging, buying cheap FTSE 100 shares today may be a better way to make a…

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The stock market crash: here’s how I’m investing right now

| Rupert Hargreaves

This Fool explains how he's positioning his portfolio after the recent stock market crash while preparing for further uncertainty.

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Have £5k to spend in an ISA? 2 FTSE 100 dividend stocks I’d buy to get rich and retire early

| Royston Wild

Looking to make big riches for retirement? These FTSE 100 income shares could be just what you're looking for, says…

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Have £3,000? Here are 3 stocks I’d buy for my ISA as lockdown lifts

| Paul Summers

Shops will start opening again in June but which stocks will do well post-lockdown? Paul Summers has three suggestions for…

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Why I think shares like these can help beat a FTSE 100 crash

| Alan Oscroft

Here's my take on investing in 'picks and shovels' companies, and why I think they can offer safety in the…

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Why I think the Taylor Wimpey share price could soar in June

| Roland Head

The Taylor Wimpey share price is down by 25% so far this year, but a strong start to the summer…

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Is the second stock market crash of 2020 about to hit?

| Kevin Godbold

With the threat of a second stock market crash hanging in the air, this is how I’m handling the situation…

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Aston Martin share price: Bargain or bust?

| Roland Head

Where will the Aston Martin share price go next? Roland Head looks at recent developments and gives his verdict on…

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Forget a Cash ISA. Here’s how I’d benefit from the stock market crash

| Alan Oscroft

In a FTSE 100 slump, many investors will rush for the safety of a Cash ISA. Here's why I think…

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I think the risks are rising for Lloyds and these FTSE 100 stocks

| Royston Wild

The economy is tanking and interest rates might be cut again. Royston Wild explains why Lloyds Banking Group isn't the…

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£1K to invest? I’d buy Lloyds shares to retire on

| Rupert Hargreaves

Despite recent declines, the Lloyds share price has huge long-term potential, which could make it the perfect investment for a…

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Forget gold and buy-to-let! I’d buy cheap FTSE 100 shares to aim for a million

| Kevin Godbold

I reckon buying FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) shares in times of uncertainty, often works out better than buying when the…

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FTSE 100 is at a 2-month high! Here’s how I’d invest £10,000 now

| Manika Premsingh

I’d invest £10,000 now in these FTSE 100 shares, which offer great scope for capital appreciation, despite persistent macroeconomic uncertainty. 

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Stock market crash: an oil stock I wouldn’t touch with a bargepole

| Royston Wild

Is this oil stock too good to miss right now? No! Royston Wild gives the lowdown on what will remain…

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Forget Bitcoin. I’d buy cheap FTSE 100 shares in an ISA today to make a million

| Peter Stephens

I think the FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) offers superior long-term return potential than Bitcoin while many of its members currently trade…

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Forget Aston Martin shares! I think this FTSE 100 stock is a far better buy

| Paul Summers

Traders have been making big profits from Aston Martin Lagonda Global Holdings plc (LON:AML) shares in May, but Paul Summers…

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The easyJet share price is up 50%. Here’s why I still think it can be a bargain buy

| Manika Premsingh

The easyJet share price is back on its way up as fortunes start turning back in its favour. Can investors…

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The AstraZeneca share price is among the most expensive FTSE 100 stocks. Here’s why I’d still buy it

| Manika Premsingh

The AstraZeneca share price has seen meteoric growth over time, making it among the most expensive FTSE 100 stocks. Here’s…

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Have £5k to spend? I think this stock’s a brilliant ISA buy for the global recession

| Royston Wild

Looking for lifeboats during this challenging period for the global economy? Royston Wild discusses one share that could make ISA…

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This is the first FTSE 100 stock I’d buy to make a million and retire rich

| Rupert Hargreaves

This FTSE 100 growth and income champion could help you build a large financial nest egg and retire in comfort…

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Forget gold and bitcoin! I’d buy cheap FTSE 100 shares today to make millions

| Andy Ross

Andy Ross looks at how a rising stock market could help any investor make big returns from investing in solid…

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£5k to spend? I’d buy this FTSE 100 stock in an ISA and hold it forever

| Royston Wild

Royston Wild talks up a titanic FTSE 100 share that could enjoy a wealth of new opportunities in a post-coronavirus…

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Here’s the one FTSE 250 share I’d buy in June

| Roland Head

This FTSE 250 share has a 20-year dividend track record and offers a 4%+ dividend yield. Roland Head explains why…

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Want to make a million? 3 FTSE 100 investments I’d make right now

| Kevin Godbold

Looking to make a million from the stock market crash? These solid-looking FTSE 100 investments appear attractive to me right…

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No savings at 50? I’d buy these 2 FTSE 100 dividend stocks in an ISA today

| Harvey Jones

I'd consider buying these two FTSE 100 stocks that are continuing to pay dividends even as many others on the…

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Bull market or bubble? What should we make of the super stock market recovery?

| Paul Summers

Stocks have recovered brilliantly over recent weeks. Is this a new bull market, or should Fools be getting nervous? Paul…

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I think this safe-haven FTSE 100 stock is one of the best UK shares to buy now

| Matthew Dumigan

With uncertainty plaguing the stock market, I think the qualities of this top FTSE 100 stock earn it a place…

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Is now a good time to invest in FTSE 100 stocks? It is if you want to make a million

| Harvey Jones

If you leave it too long to buy FTSE 100 stocks you will miss out on a brilliant chance to…

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Forget the TUI share price! I think this FTSE 100 stock could double

| Rupert Hargreaves

The TUI share price looks cheap, but the company's outlook is far from certain. As such, I'd buy this cheap…

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What will junk status mean for the Rolls-Royce share price?

| Karl Loomes

Will downgrades in the bond market translate to a pressure on Rolls Royce shares?

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£5k to invest? I think the RBS share price could double

| Rupert Hargreaves

The RBS share price has plunged this year, but the bank's fundamentals remain strong, and the shares appear to offer…

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How to pick stocks with a difference

| James J. McCombie

Using different alternative and industry-specific performance measures could help investors gain an edge in stock picking.

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My investing strategy for beating a second FTSE 100 crash

| Alan Oscroft

Are you tempted to abandon your investing strategy after the FTSE 100 crash? I'm not, but here are a few…

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3 FTSE 250 stocks I’d buy for my ISA and never sell

| Royston Wild

Royston Wild talks up three terrific FTSE 250 shares he'd buy right now. Come and take a look.

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The FTSE 100 is dead. Long live the new FTSE 100!

| Cliff D'Arcy

The coronavirus crisis has caused violent upheaval in the FTSE 100, but I'd buy this winner's shares today.

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What could short selling mean for the Boohoo share price?

| Karl Loomes

As Shadowfall warns about inflated cash flow numbers, what could it mean for Boohoo shares?

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FTSE 100 stock market crash: What can it teach investors?

| James J. McCombie

The FTSE 100 stock market crash demonstrated the value of diversification and loss minimisation. The nascent bull run can highlight…

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