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| Sam Robson

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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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I’d buy FTSE 100 stock BP for its 5.7% dividend yield, but this oil stock for capital growth

| Paul Summers

First-quarter results from income favourite BP plc (LON:BP) are out. Here's all you need to know.

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Why I’d snap up FTSE 100-member Diageo’s share price for my Stocks and Shares ISA

| Peter Stephens

Diageo plc (LON: DGE) could outperform the FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX), with its long track record of generating impressive financial performance…

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Why I believe FTSE 100-member BAE’s share price could return to 675p

| Peter Stephens

I think BAE Systems plc (LON: BA) could deliver a share price recovery, allowing it to outperform the FTSE 100…

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This FTSE 100 growth stock has recovered well but I think it’s time to bank some profit

| Paul Summers

Whitbread plc's (LON:WTB) shares have done well since last summer, but this Fool would consider checking out now.

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2 cheap FTSE 100 dividend stocks I’d buy right now

| Peter Stephens

These two FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) income shares could offer wide margins of safety in my opinion.

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Forget a Cash ISA. I’d buy these 5%+ yielding FTSE 100 dividend stocks today

| Peter Stephens

These two FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) dividend stocks could offer superior returns to a Cash ISA in my opinion.

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BT isn’t the only big dividend stock I’ll be watching closely in May

| Paul Summers

Paul Summers looks ahead to results from BT Group - Class A Common Stock (LON:BT.A) and two other market giants…

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2 cheap FTSE 100 dividend stocks I’d buy and hold forever

| Peter Stephens

I think these two FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) dividend shares could offer wide margins of safety and improving income investing outlooks.

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FTSE 100-member Vodafone’s share price has slumped 33% in 1 year. This is what I’d do now

| Peter Stephens

Vodafone Group plc’s (LON: VOD) share price could offer FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) outperformance in the long run, in my opinion.

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Why I’d buy FTSE 100-member SSE’s share price today for its 7% dividend yield

| Peter Stephens

SSE plc’s (LON: SSE) share price could deliver a strong income return over the long run despite the risks it…

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Invested in the FTSE 100? I think you should also invest in this index

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) investors could be at risk of low returns going forward, says Edward Sheldon.

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Why I’d ditch a Cash ISA and buy FTSE 100-member Lloyds’ share price today

| Peter Stephens

Lloyds Banking Group plc (LON: LLOY) offers a superior income return compared to the FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) and a Cash…

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Forget the FTSE 100. If only I’d bought these 3 growth stocks a few months ago

| Paul Summers

Paul Summers takes a closer look at three stocks that have performed brilliantly for investors in a very short period…

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2 embarrassingly cheap FTSE 100 dividend stocks I’d buy for my Stocks and Shares ISA today

| Peter Stephens

These two FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) shares could offer a mix of income appeal and growth potential in my view.

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Forget Bitcoin’s 35% surge: I think the FTSE 100 is a better way to make a million

| Peter Stephens

The FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) could offer a superior risk/reward opportunity than Bitcoin in my opinion.

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Retirement savings: I think these 2 FTSE 100 shares can help make you an ISA millionaire

| Peter Stephens

These two FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) stocks appear to offer strong growth prospects which could boost your ISA’s performance in my…

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3 reasons why I think the FTSE 100 is the best way to save for retirement

| Rupert Hargreaves

You don't need much more than the FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) and a strict savings plan if you want to…

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3 reasons why I think the FTSE 100 could help you build a £1m ISA

| Peter Stephens

I think the FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) could offer investment appeal that significantly boosts your long-term returns.

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Forget a Cash ISA. I’d rather buy and hold FTSE 100 dividend stocks

| Peter Stephens

FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) dividend shares could offer a superior risk/reward ratio than a Cash ISA over the long run.

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Hoping to rely on the State Pension in retirement? I think the FTSE 100 could be a better move

| Peter Stephens

The FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) may offer a better financial future in retirement than the State Pension, says Peter Stephens.

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2 buy-and-hold FTSE 100 stocks yielding 5%+ I’d invest in right now

| Peter Stephens

These two FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) stocks appear to offer good value for money, as well as impressive income investing potential…

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Why I’d ditch a Cash ISA and buy these 9%+ yielding FTSE 100 dividend stocks

| Peter Stephens

These two FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) dividend shares could offer good value for money and stronger return prospects than a Cash…

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These 3 FTSE 100 dividend stocks beat Shell’s 5.7%, but only 2 get my vote

| Paul Summers

Big oiler Royal Dutch Shell plc (LON:RDSB) has reliability and size on its side, but are these three FTSE 100…

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Saving for retirement? I’d avoid buy-to-let and buy the FTSE 100 instead

| Peter Stephens

Buy-to-let may face a difficult future, while the FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) appears to offer high return potential for retirement portfolios.

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Is a FTSE 100 tracker fund a good investment?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Edward Sheldon looks at the advantages and disadvantages of investing in a FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) ETF.

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3 cheap FTSE 100 dividend stocks I’d buy and hold for the next 5 years

| Paul Summers

Paul Summers picks out three temptingly-priced FTSE 100 (LON:INDEXFTSE:UKX) stocks he'd consider buying for the income they offer.

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Found a share you love? Don’t buy until you’ve answered this vital question

| Paul Summers

If your new favourite stock doesn't do this, is it really worth owning?

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The FTSE 100 vs buy-to-let: What’s the better buy?

| Rupert Hargreaves

Rupert Hargreaves explains why he thinks the FTSE 100 (LON:INDEXFTSE:UKX) is a better investment than buy-to-let.

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I think the FTSE 100 is the only investment you’ll ever need

| Rupert Hargreaves

Buying the FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) is the fastest way to build a truly global income portfolio writes Rupert Hargreaves.

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3 buy-and-forget FTSE 100 stocks yielding 5%+

| Rupert Hargreaves

Looking for blue-chip income? These FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) stocks could revolutionise your portfolio, says Rupert Hargreaves.

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Why I’d snap up this FTSE 100 dividend growth stock after today’s big fall

| Paul Summers

Shares in Bunzl plc (LON:BNZL) dive on news of slowing revenue. Time to pile in?

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Why I’m still avoiding FTSE 100 dividend stocks Vodafone, Centrica and SSE like the plague

| Paul Summers

They may offer huge cash returns but Paul Summers remains bearish on Vodafone Group plc (LON:VOD), SSE plc (LON:SSE) and…

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Forget Bitcoin! Here’s how I’d aim to make a million from the FTSE 100

| Peter Stephens

I think the FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) could offer a superior growth rate to Bitcoin that may provide an investor with…

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Here’s why I’m ignoring the Cash ISA and buying the FTSE 100

| Rupert Hargreaves

Forget Cash ISAs, the FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) is a much better place to invest your money, argues Rupert Hargreaves.

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The FTSE 100 and FTSE 250: What’s next?

| Peter Stephens

How might the FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) and FTSE 250 (INDEXFTSE:MCX) perform in future?

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Is it better to buy the FTSE 250 or the FTSE 100 right now?

| Paul Summers

A resolution to Brexit could see the FTSE 100 (LON:INDEXFTSE:UKX) and FTSE 250 (LON: INDEXFTSE:MCX) bounce. But which will give…

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The FTSE 100 growth share I’d buy and hold forever

| Rupert Hargreaves

With profits surging and a devoted customer base, this FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) stock is a perfect buy-and-forget candidate says…

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Why I think the Diageo share price will continue to beat the FTSE 100

| Peter Stephens

I’m optimistic about the prospects for the Diageo plc (LON: DGE) share price after it makes a strong start to…

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The FTSE 100 has surged 11% in 2019. Did you profit?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

After last year's stock market crash, the FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) has bounced back in spectacular fashion. Did you make…

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Worried about Brexit? Here’s why I think the FTSE 100 could be a sound investment right now

| Peter Stephens

I think the FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) may offer impressive returns – even if Brexit proves to be a challenging event.

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