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| Sam Robson

Sample paragraph here, testing, test duplicate

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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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Ouch! Here’s how much £1k invested in Marks and Spencer 5 years ago would be worth now

| Paul Summers

Paul Summers takes a closer look at just how awful an investment in Marks and Spencer Group plc (LON:MKS) has…

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Forget the Cash ISA! Here are 3 FTSE 100 dividend stocks I’d buy for 2020

| Paul Summers

Looking for ways to satisfy your blue-chip dividend fix in 2020? Paul Summers has three suggestions.

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Nick Train has just bought this battered FTSE 250 stock. Time to pile in?

| Paul Summers

Star fund manager Nick Train has been on a very rare shopping trip. Paul Summers has the details.

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5 UK dividend stocks I’d buy for 2020 and beyond

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Looking for UK dividend stocks to buy in 2020? Check out these five dividend payers, says Edward Sheldon.

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Have £5k to invest? Here are 5 funds I’d buy for an ISA starter portfolio

| Paul Summers

Paul Summers lists a group of funds he'd be happy to hold for many years.

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Dividend stocks explained: how to generate income through shares

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

No idea what a dividend stock is? Here's what you need to know.

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Have £2k to invest? I think this FTSE 250 growth stock could be great ISA addition

| Paul Summers

This high-quality FTSE 250 (LON:INDEX:FTSE:MCX) firm might be finding things tough, but Paul Summers thinks it's a stock worth holding…

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2020 dividend forecasts: BT Group, RBS, and Royal Mail

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Investing for income? You'll want to see these 2020 dividend forecasts for BT Group (LON: BT.A), RBS (LON: RBS), and…

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Boohoo isn’t the only growth stock defying the retail doom and gloom!

| Paul Summers

This online giant continues to defy consumer uncertainty. Paul Summers takes a look at today's brief (but encouraging) trading update.

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Buy the Royal Mail share price? I’d rather snap up this FTSE 250 dividend stock

| Paul Summers

It might look tempting, but this Fool thinks Royal Mail plc's (LON:RMG) monster dividends could be cut again.

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There’s a NEW most-hated stock on the market. Do you own it?

| Paul Summers

The shorters are circling this FTSE 250 (LON:INDEXFTSE:MCX) stock. Here's what Foolish investors need to know.

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2020 dividend forecasts: BP, Vodafone and Astrazeneca

| Paul Summers

Paul Summers takes a look at what income investors might expect from three FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) favourites next year.

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3 reasons why Bitcoin WON’T make you a millionaire (and stocks might)

| Paul Summers

Forget the headlines, says this Fool: The stock market is still the best choice for growing your wealth.

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4 reasons to play the National Lottery and avoid the stock market

| Paul Summers

Paul Summers explains why picking your lucky numbers should take priority over picking stocks (or should it?).

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Have £5k to invest? Here are 5 stocks I’d buy for a FTSE 100 starter portfolio

| Paul Summers

Paul Summers picks five quality stocks from the FTSE 100 (LON:INDEXFTSE:UKX) that he thinks would be suitable for long-term investors.

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Buy Sirius Minerals (SXX)? I’d rather back this FTSE 100 growth stock

| Paul Summers

Sirius Minerals plc (LON:SXX) could you make you a mint but today's results suggest this top stock is a far…

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The BT share price falls on Labour’s ‘free broadband’ promise. Here’s what I’d do

| Paul Summers

Telecoms giant BT Group plc (LON: BT-A) is hit by Labour's latest election promise. Don't panic, says this Fool.

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2020 dividend forecasts: Lloyds Bank, Barclays and Tesco

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Invested in Lloyds Bank, Barclays, or Tesco? You'll probably want to see these 2020 dividend forecasts.

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An uncertain election outcome means I’m avoiding this FTSE 100 dividend stock

| Paul Summers

Energy giant SSE's (LON:SSE) half-year results show a return to profit, but this Fool isn't tempted.

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These FTSE 100 dividend stocks pay more than Lloyds Bank but are they worth the risk?

| Paul Summers

Lloyds Banking Group plc (LON:LLOY) cash returns are lower than some index peers, but chasing higher payouts can be risky.…

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I’d forget buy-to-let and use these low-cost dividend funds for income instead

| Paul Summers

The days of making easy money through buy-to-let are gone. This Fool thinks generating a second income through the stock…

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Why I’m still avoiding this cheap FTSE 100 stock yielding 10%

| Paul Summers

Trading may be in line with expectations, but this Fool is still giving housebuilder Persimmon plc (LON:PSN) a miss.

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Two FTSE 100-beating dividend funds I’d buy for my ISA today

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Edward Sheldon highlights two UK dividends funds that have comfortably outperformed the FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) over the last five…

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I’d avoid the Cash ISA nightmare and buy the Lloyds Bank share price instead

| Paul Summers

PPI claims continue to impact profits, but Paul Summers thinks the dividends on offer from Lloyds Bank (LON: LLOY) make…

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The GlaxoSmithKline share price won’t stop rising. Is there still time to buy?

| Paul Summers

Pharmaceutical giant GlaxoSmithKline plc (LON:GSK) reveals its latest set of quarterly numbers. Paul Summers takes a closer look.

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Can the Centrica share price double your money?

| Paul Summers

Energy giant Centrica plc (LON:CNA) is hated, but could it make contrarian investors a whole heap of cash?

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Looking for dividends? I think these secret small-cap stocks look great value

| Paul Summers

Paul Summers picks out two stocks that could be about to appear on a lot more investors' radars.

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This FTSE 250 growth stock has fallen heavily and I’m a BUYER!

| Paul Summers

Having refrained from buying this FTSE 250 (LON:INDEXFTSE:MCX) stock for years, this Fool has finally taken a position.

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Forget Airbnb. I’d rather generate a second income stream through dividend stocks

| Paul Summers

The online marketplace can be a way of making extra cash, but this Fool thinks the stock market is far…

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Can the Tesco share price double your money?

| Paul Summers

Does it make sense to say Tesco plc's (LON:TSCO) stock will one day be trading at 500p?

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Is this quality FTSE 250 growth stock a knife worth catching after today’s big fall?

| Paul Summers

This former market darling has fallen heavily today but this Fool isn't ready to buy just yet.

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Absolute bargain or cheap for a reason? How to spot a value trap

| Paul Summers

Not all bargain stocks are what they seem. Paul Summers picks out four things investors should be looking for.

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Looking for income? I’d consider these funds that pay dividends

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Looking to build a passive income stream? Check out these three funds that pay dividends, says Edward Sheldon.

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Is this cheap small-cap stock a perfect contrarian buy?

| Paul Summers

This fashion retailer has been battered in recent times, but Paul Summers thinks its stock is now temptingly cheap.

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3 FTSE 100 stocks to watch out for in October

| Paul Summers

Paul Summers highlights three FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) giants that could be worth following in October.

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Playing the National Lottery’s Set for Life? Here’s why you shouldn’t bother

| Paul Summers

Don't gamble your hard-earned money, says this Fool - invest it!

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This stock’s dividend yield is scarily high. Is a big cut on the way?

| Paul Summers

Don't be fooled. Based on recent trading, there's a real risk this 9.5%-yielder could be about to slash its payout.

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Never mind Bitcoin. I’d get rich and retire early by following Terry Smith

| Paul Summers

Paul Summers explains why he'd far rather listen to Fundsmith's Terry Smith than the cryptocurrency bulls.

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Here’s why shares in FTSE 100 stalwart Next are falling today

| Paul Summers

Down 4% in early trading, Paul Summers takes a closer look at the latest numbers from FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) retailer…

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Never mind the Cash ISA. I think these stock market stalwarts will help you beat a recession

| Paul Summers

Paul Summers picks out three defensive stocks that should hold their own in the event of a Brexit-linked recession.

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