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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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This new UK share looks set to stride into the FTSE 100. Time to buy?

| Paul Summers

The FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) reshuffle is fast-approaching and this new stock could already be in line for a promotion. Paul…

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This FTSE 100 mining stock doubled in 2020. Is it still worth buying today?

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

Copper prices are at their highest point in a decade. Zaven Boyrazian analyses a FTSE 100 mining stock that is…

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The Unilever share price is struggling. I’d buy this FTSE 100 stock now!

| Paul Summers

The Unilever plc (LON:ULVR) share price has been falling despite markets rallying. Paul Summers thinks this could be a great…

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The Rolls-Royce share price: have we seen the bottom?

| Paul Summers

The Rolls-Royce Group (LON:RR) share price appears to have stabilised. Paul Summers questions whether it's now time to pile in.

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I’d avoid this 8.2% dividend share and buy this FTSE 100 stock instead!

| Paul Summers

This FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) stock offers a staggeringly high yield. Paul Summer explains why he's not tempted.

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Hargreaves Lansdown investors are buying Scottish Mortgage Investment Trust. Should I?

| Paul Summers

FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKC) member Scottish Mortgage Invesment Trust (LON:SMT) continues to soar in value. Paul Summers asks whether this can…

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3 simple ways I’m boosting my stock market returns in 2021 and beyond

| Paul Summers

Picking great companies is one way of generating solid stock market returns, but Paul Summers thinks avoiding unnecessary costs is…

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Where next for the share prices of FTSE 100 stocks BP, GlaxoSmithKline and BT?

| Paul Summers

Three FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) titans all report next month. Paul Summers looks at where their share prices have been and…

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4 minimalist investing tips for 2021 and beyond

| Paul Summers

Can minimalist investing make someone a better wealthy? Perhaps not, but it will may certainly make someone time-rich. Paul Summers…

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3 FTSE 100 shares I’d buy for the 2021 stock market rally

| Paul Summers

Paul Summers picks out 3 FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) stocks that could thrive in 2021 as coronavirus restrictions are lifted and…

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Forget tracking the FTSE 100. Here’s my top ETF pick for 2021 and beyond!

| Paul Summers

The FTSE 100 has been in great form, but Paul Summers thinks getting exposure to this megatrend will turbocharge his…

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FTSE 100 stock Whitbread still looks a great recovery play to me!

| Paul Summers

FTSE 100 (INDEXTFTSE:UKX) hotelier Whitbread (LON:WTB) isn't without risk, but Paul Summers thinks this battered share could still prove a…

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Here’s why the Tesco share price is down today

| Paul Summers

The Tesco plc (LON:TSCO) share price is down despite excellent trading over Christmas. Paul Summers has a few suggestions why…

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3 FTSE 100 shares I’d buy to achieve financial freedom

| Manika Premsingh

It's possible to gain financial freedom with FTSE 100 investments, if we invest right. Here are three stocks that Manika…

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FTSE 100 investing: 3 reasons the stock market rally will continue

| Manika Premsingh

The FTSE 100 index has gained over 1,000 points in the past two months. Manika Premsingh believes it can continue…

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Shares to buy in 2021: 3 FTSE 100 shares I’d buy for great returns now

| Manika Premsingh

Updates for these three FTSE 100 shares have been upbeat, making it a great start for 2021.  

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My top 3 FTSE 100 dividend stocks to buy for 2021

| James J. McCombie

Buying FTSE 100 dividend stocks and reinvesting the dividends is a potentially potent way to build wealth. Here are my…

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The FTSE 100 index: here are 3 of my predictions for 2021

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

2021 looks set to be an interesting year for the FTSE 100. Here, Edward Sheldon lists three lead index predictions…

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Two FTSE 100 growth stocks I’d buy for 2021 to boost my ISA

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Edward Sheldon highlights two FTSE 100 growth stocks he believes have the potential to deliver strong gains for investors in…

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These UK shares performed best for me in 2020

| James J. McCombie

There were bargains to be had in UK shares after the market crash in 2020. These three picks in particular…

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What will the FTSE 100 do in 2021?

| James J. McCombie

2020 has been a rough year for the FTSE 100, but I think the index will be heading higher in…

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Will the AstraZeneca share price be the largest FTSE 100 riser in 2021?

| Stuart Blair

The AstraZeneca share price has performed well under Pascal Soriot. After its acquisition of Alexion, will it rise further in…

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FTSE 100 shares: this is one of my top ‘buy’ ideas for 2021

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Edward Sheldon believes the FTSE 100 is a stock picker's index. Here's one of his best 'buy' ideas for 2021.

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3 FTSE 100 shares I’ll be watching closely in January

| Paul Summers

As the market shuts for Christmas, Paul Summers looks at three FTSE 100 stocks that could make the headlines in…

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Forget my winners. This FTSE 100 stock is my WORST investing mistake of 2020!

| Paul Summers

As markets get ready to shut up shop for Christmas, this Fool explains why holding this FTSE 100 stock was…

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Investors are buying Lloyds shares. I’d snap up this cheap FTSE 100 stock instead

| Paul Summers

Lloyds Bank plc (LON: LLOY) shares are proving popular with investors, but Paul Summers thinks this FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) share…

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Takeover targets? I think these could be the best UK shares to buy now!

| Paul Summers

As a bidding war looks set to erupt around one UK company, Paul Summers asks which other shares might also…

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Wow! If I’d invested £5,000 in this FTSE 100 share in January, here’s what I’d have now

| Paul Summers

Paul Summers takes a closer look at the biggest winner from the FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) index so far this year.…

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Forget the IAG share price. If there’s one travel stock I’d buy for my ISA, it would be this

| Paul Summers

The IAG (LON:IAG) share price enjoyed a strong November, but Paul Summers thinks this growth stock remains a far safer…

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Scared of a no-deal Brexit? Here are 3 of the best FTSE 100 shares I’d buy today

| Paul Summers

Brexit deal or no deal, Paul Summers picks out three FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) stocks he thinks should prove resilient in…

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Stock market recovery: 1 FTSE 100 stock I’d buy to get rich

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

There are many opportunities to get rich through the stock market recovery. Zaven Boyrazian identifies one FTSE 100 company which…

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NIO stock is down 25% in the last few weeks! Should I buy it for my ISA?

| Paul Summers

Electric vehicles are hot, but NIO (NYSE:NIO) stock is down heavily. Paul Summers takes a closer look to see if…

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Ocado shares are falling today. Is this FTSE 100 firm’s bubble finally bursting?

| Paul Summers

Ocado Group (LON:OCDO) shares are having a tough day despite the online supermarket raising earnings guidance. What's going on?

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The Footsie is rising but these FTSE 100 stocks still look cheap to me

| Stuart Blair

The FTSE 100 has risen significantly over the past month, thanks to the development of vaccines. Stuart Blair looks at…

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Goldman Sachs is bullish on the UK. I’d buy these 3 UK shares now

| Manika Premsingh

UK shares can rally even more, going by predictions from Goldman Sachs. Manika Premsingh sees at least three shares rising…

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FTSE 100 shares Lloyds Bank, Rolls-Royce and IAG are in high demand. Should I buy too?

| Paul Summers

Should I plough into FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) shares Lloyds (LON:LLOY), Rolls-Royce Group (LON:RR) and International Consolidated Airlines Group (LON:IAG)?

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Nick Train is underperforming, but I’m not worried

| Paul Summers

Investment star Nick Train's Lindsell Train Global Equity Fund is struggling against the competition. Paul Summers thinks now is a…

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Forget oil shares. I think renewable energy stocks could be millionaire-makers!

| Paul Summers

Renewable energy stocks are in a purple patch. Here's how one Fool is playing the trend.

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3 reasons I’d start investing in FTSE 100 shares today

| Manika Premsingh

With the FTSE 100 index on a roll, it can be intimidating to buy shares now. But now is as…

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Here’s why I think the FTSE 100 could smash through 7,000 in December

| Paul Summers

The FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UK) enjoyed a stellar November. Paul Summers speculates on the chances of a Santa Rally to round…

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