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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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Stock market crash: Nick Train is keeping faith with these FTSE shares, as am I

| Paul Summers

Paul Summers takes a closer look at three battered stocks that top UK fund manager Nick Train continues to back,…

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While the FTSE 100 has fallen 20% in 2020 my portfolio has increased in value. Here’s what I did

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Three simple moves have helped Edward Sheldon beat the FTSE 100 index by a wide margin in 2020. Here's a…

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The FTSE All-Share index: is it a better investment than the FTSE 100?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

The FTSE All-Share index is considered to be the best performance measure of the UK stock market. Is it a…

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Investors can’t stop buying these FTSE 100 stocks. Should you follow the money?

| Paul Summers

Paul Summers takes a closer look at three stocks from the FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) showing great momentum. Can this continue?

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Warren Buffett buys gold! Should you?

| Paul Summers

Warren Buffett has just bought stock in one of the world's biggest gold miners. Paul Summers thinks most private investors…

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The IAG share price dives again. Here’s why I’d steer clear

| Paul Summers

Shares in International Consolidated Airlines Group SA (LON:IAG) lose height yet again on dire Q2 numbers and news of a…

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Fear another market crash? I’m watching top FTSE 100 stocks in August

| Paul Summers

Paul Summers picks out three quality FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) stocks that could be worth buying if markets crash again in…

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The FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) has gone nowhere in 20 years. This is what I’d do now

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

On 31 July 2000, the FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) closed at 6,365 points. Yesterday, it closed at 5,990 points. This…

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The Next share price soars almost 10%! Here’s why

| Paul Summers

Next plc (LON:NXT) shares jump in early trading as the retailer reports better-than-expected sales over the last quarter. Time to…

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Looking for the best UK stocks to buy now? I’d avoid these like the plague

| Paul Summers

Paul Summers is all for buying the best UK stocks and holding on for decades. He just thinks these companies…

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Looking for cheap UK stocks to buy after the market crash? I’d start here

| Paul Summers

Started investing and looking for bargains? This Fool picks out two of his favourite cheap UK stocks from the FTSE…

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3 cheap FTSE 100 dividend shares I’d buy now

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

These three dividend-paying FTSE 100 shares are valued attractively and have the potential to move higher, says Edward Sheldon, CFA.

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Fear another stock market crash? Here’s why I’d buy Unilever shares today

| Paul Summers

Unilever's (LON:ULVR) share price jumps on news of better-than-expected trading. Paul Summers thinks the stock should remain a bedrock of…

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I think this falling knife is about to exit the FTSE 100

| David Barnes

David Barnes asks whether the next quarterly reshuffle of the FTSE 100 could see the demotion of this struggling advertising…

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Investing for retirement? I think this FTSE 100 share could be a winner

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

If you’re investing for retirement, you want shares that can deliver capital growth and dividends. This FTSE 100 stock fits…

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Ocado shares? I’d rather buy this top FTSE 100 growth stock for retirement!

| Paul Summers

FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) stock Ocado Group plc (LON:OCDO) has been a huge beneficiary of the UK lockdown but this Fool…

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Scottish Mortgage Investment Trust has smashed the FTSE 100. I’d continue buying for retirement

| Paul Summers

The Scottish Mortgage Investment Trust (LON:SMT) share price is soaring. Paul Summers looks at whether this performance can continue.

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Stock market crash: 3 cheap FTSE 100 shares I’d buy in July

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Since the Covid-19 stock market crash, many FTSE 100 shares have rebounded sharply. These three stocks still looks very cheap…

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FTSE 100 shares: I think this is the key to making money consistently

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Forget cheap stocks. Forget high-yielders. This is the key to making money consistently from FTSE 100 shares, says Edward Sheldon.

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Growth, value, and dividends. I’d buy this FTSE 100 stock today

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Finding FTSE 100 stocks that offer growth, value, and dividends isn’t easy. But I think this stock has all these…

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Is this the perfect FTSE 100 stock to own right now?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Finding FTSE 100 stocks that offer a nice mix of growth potential and resilience isn't that easy. But here's one…

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The FTSE 100: a look at my predictions for 2020

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

In the first week of January, Edward Sheldon made three FTSE 100 predictions for 2020. Here's a look at how…

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Fear another market crash? BAE Systems shares look a great buy to me!

| Paul Summers

FTSE 100 defence giant BAE Systems plc (LON:BA) releases an encouraging update and yet the shares have hardly moved. Paul…

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£3k to invest? I’d buy these small-cap stocks in an ISA to retire in comfort

| Paul Summers

Looking to build a nest egg with your Stocks and Shares ISA? Paul Summers thinks these market minnows could help…

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Top FTSE 100 stock Rightmove is down today. Here’s why I’d buy more

| Paul Summers

FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) property portal Rightmove plc's (LON:RMV) share price is down today. Here's why Paul Summers isn't worried.

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Smithson Investment Trust has smashed the FTSE 100. Is there still time to buy?

| Paul Summers

Smithinson Investment Trust plc (LON:SSON) is up 12% in 2020. Paul Summers thinks those buying now can still outperform the…

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Forget easyJet shares! Here’s what I’d buy instead

| Paul Summers

The easyJet plc (LON:EZJ) share price has been flying but Paul Summers thinks investors shouldn't get carried away.

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Looking for dividends? Here are 2 FTSE 100 income stocks I’d buy today

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Over 40 companies in the FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) have recently cancelled or suspended their dividends due to Covid-19. These…

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Is National Grid the best FTSE 100 dividend stock to buy today?

| Paul Summers

Paul Summers takes a look at FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) dividend king National Grid plc (LON:NG). Is this still one of…

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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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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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FTSE 100 bargain buy: Carnival, IAG or TUI shares?

| Paul Summers

Paul Summers takes a closer look at three travel giants from the FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) and asks which one may…

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The FTSE 100 still looks great value but I’m buying these top funds instead

| Paul Summers

Cost-conscious investors could profit from buying the FTSE 100 index (INDEXFTSE:UKX) now, but Paul Summers thinks these funds could really…

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Have £20k in your ISA to buy FTSE 100 shares? Here’s what I’d do now

| Paul Summers

Investing your ISA allowance in FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) shares? Here's the strategy this Fool would adopt to grow your wealth.

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The AstraZeneca share price is up 39% in a month! Should I buy now?

| Rachael FitzGerald-Finch

The AstraZeneca share price has exploded 39% in a month! But is now really a good time to buy the…

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This FTSE 100 share isn’t cheap. But it’s one of the first stocks I’d buy for a portfolio today

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Right now, there are plenty of cheap stocks within the FTSE 100 index. However, when it comes to picking stocks,…

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Forget airline stocks. Here are the 3 sectors of the FTSE 100 I’d be investing in now

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Investing in airline stocks right now is a risky bet, says Edward Sheldon. Here are three sectors of the FTSE…

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‘Britain’s Warren Buffett’ is smashing the FTSE 100 in 2020. Here are the secrets to his success

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Over the last three months, the FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) has fallen about 20%. Meanwhile, 'Britain's Warren Buffett' is only…

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Looking to buy cheap FTSE 100 stocks? Read this Warren Buffett advice first!

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Many FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) stocks look cheap right now. However, read this advice from Warren Buffett before buying anything,…

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Growth, value AND dividends. I think this FTSE 100 stock looks attractive right now

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Looking for shares to buy right now? This under-the-radar FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) stock offers growth, value, and dividends, says…

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