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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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How to double up on your State Pension with shares even though you’re time-poor now

| Kevin Godbold

Radically boosting your State Pension with shares could be easier than you think.

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Retirement saving: Should you invest in the FTSE 100 or FTSE 250?

| Peter Stephens

Does the FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) or FTSE 250 (INDEXFTSE: MCX) offer better retirement saving prospects for the long term?

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2 mistakes Britons make when investing their retirement savings in the FTSE 100

| Peter Stephens

Here’s how most investors could improve their retirement savings prospects when buying FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) shares.

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This cheap FTSE 250 dividend stock looks a better buy than Admiral

| Paul Summers

Insurance firm Admiral Group plc (LON: ADM) is offering big dividends, but Paul Summers reckons one of its peers could…

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Is the FTSE 100 or a buy-to-let property the best way to supplement your State Pension?

| Peter Stephens

Could the FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) offer you a higher income than a buy-to-let property to boost an inadequate State…

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3 reasons you should invest in the FTSE 100 today

| Rupert Hargreaves

Rupert Hargreaves explores the multiple benefits of adding the FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) to your portfolio.

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This FTSE 100 contrarian stock could help you make a million

| Paul Summers

Its share price continues to sink, but Paul Summers thinks this top-tier stock could perform brilliantly for patient investors.

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Why I believe the FTSE 100 is the perfect way to Brexit-proof your portfolio

| Rupert Hargreaves

Rupert Hargreaves explains why he believes the FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) is the perfect Brexit hedge.

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This FTSE 100 stock still looks ludicrously cheap

| Paul Summers

The share price of this top-tier giant takes a dive following interim results, but Paul Summers thinks its even more…

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Why I’d shun Barclays for this 6%+ yielding FTSE 100 giant

| Paul Summers

Paul Summers takes a look at the latest set of figures from banking behemoth Barclays plc (LON:BARC).

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Does today’s fall mean it’s time to sell FTSE 100 growth star Just Eat?

| Paul Summers

Top tier takeaway marketplace dips as costs put a drag on earnings. But Paul Summers isn't put off.

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One simple way that value chasers can make a fortune from the FTSE 100

| Royston Wild

Royston Wild looks at a FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) stock grouping that could make you rich.

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2 FTSE 100 stocks that could help secure a comfortable retirement

| Paul Summers

Want to build a decent nest egg without needing to watch the markets on a daily basis? These look like…

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Why Royal Dutch Shell is a FTSE 100 dividend stock that could help you quit your job

| Paul Summers

Royal Dutch Shell plc (LON:RDSB) slips in early trading but news of a share buyback only serves to highlight its…

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Forget the State Pension: the FTSE 100 could be dirt cheap at 7,500 points

| Peter Stephens

The FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) could provide high returns for investors which may make them less reliant on the State…

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Is a lifetime ISA the best way to invest in the FTSE 100?

| Peter Stephens

Could a lifetime ISA help you to capitalise on the FTSE 100’s (INDEXFTSE: UKX) growth potential?

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Retirement saving: Why the FTSE 250 could double your money

| Peter Stephens

The FTSE 250 (INDEXFTSE: MCX) appears to be undervalued by investors at the present time.

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Unilever isn’t the only growth stock I’d buy and hold for retirement

| Paul Summers

Regardless of whether it leaves the market's top-tier or not, Unilever plc (LON:ULVR) remains a great long-term hold.

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Why I’d shun this FTSE 250 dividend growth stock and buy this FTSE 100 income share instead

| Peter Stephens

This FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) share appears to offer stronger dividend potential than a FTSE 250 (INDEXFTSE: MCX) income peer.

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2 winning stocks offering growth AND income

| Paul Summers

The World Cup may be over but positive trading during the tournament means these stocks are likely to keep rising…

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Here’s why I’d consider this high-yielding FTSE 100 giant over Royal Mail

| Paul Summers

The market likes the latest update from Royal Mail plc (LON:RMG), but Paul Summers thinks there's a far better FTSE…

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Retirement saving: this could be a foolproof way to beat the FTSE 100

| Roland Head

Roland Head reveals some of the screening rules he uses to avoid FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) losers and spot potential winners.

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Looking for a high yield? Check out the FTSE 100 before you do anything else!

| Peter Stephens

The FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) could offer strong dividend potential.

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Forget the State Pension: the FTSE 100 could help you to enjoy a prosperous retirement

| Peter Stephens

The State Pension may struggle to compete with the FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) when it comes to retirement income.

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Why I’d consider this FTSE 100 giant over Experian

| Paul Summers

As Experian plc's (LON:EXPN) latest update is greeted with a shrug of the shoulders, Paul Summers thinks this growth stock…

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Why I’d consider buying this battered growth stock ahead of FTSE 100 high-flyer Burberry

| Paul Summers

Paul Summers explains why he'd opt for an out-of-favour growth stock over Burberry plc (LON:BRBY) at the current time.

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Watch out! FTSE 100 stock Sainsbury’s could be about to cut the dividend

| Royston Wild

Royston Wild explains why FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) share J Sainsbury plc (LON: SBRY) should be avoided.

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BP isn’t the only stock market giant that’s completely trashing the FTSE 100

| Paul Summers

BP plc (LON:BP) has registered huge gains relative to the FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) over the last year. It's not…

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Will the FTSE 250 turn you into a millionaire quicker than the FTSE 100?

| Alan Oscroft

The FTSE 250 (INDEXFTSE: MCX) has soared ahead of the FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX), but will that trend continue?

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3 ETFs that could smash the FTSE 100 over the next decade

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Long-term returns from the FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) haven't been that flash. Here are three ETFs that could outperform the…

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My top FTSE 100 buys for a starter portfolio this summer

| G A Chester

G A Chester sees some great value on offer in his quarterly review of 10 of the FTSE 100's (INDEXFTSE:UKX)…

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Here’s how to enjoy a millionaire’s retirement by investing in the FTSE 100

| Alan Oscroft

Here's how the FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) could help you to a wealthy retirement if you invest and hold for…

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Is the BP share price the best buy in the FTSE 100?

| Rupert Hargreaves

Rupert Hargreaves says the BP plc (LON: BP) share price may have risen fast but it still has potential and…

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Sirius Minerals and this high-yield FTSE 100 dividend stock could help you retire early

| Paul Summers

Shares in Sirius Minerals plc (LON:SXX) rise on news of a fresh supply agreement being inked.

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Why it’s never been easier to build a retirement portfolio with FTSE 100 stocks

| Peter Stephens

Retirees may never have had it so good when it comes to FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) shares.

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Forget the FTSE 100, Tesco’s share price is the real winner over the last year

| Paul Summers

Stock in Tesco plc (LON:TSCO) has soared almost 50% in one year. Paul Summers looks at whether this positive momentum…

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Breaking news: Unilever could be about to leave the FTSE 100 index

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Unilever plc (LON: ULVR) could be about to leave the FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX). What does this mean for investors?

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This dividend, value and momentum stock could crush an outperforming FTSE 100

| Kevin Godbold

This tempting little stock looks set to outperform the FTSE 100 index (INDEXFTSE: UKX).

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My simple FTSE 100 screen could help you beat the market and retire early

| Roland Head

Roland Head suggests four simple rules that could help you find today's top FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) buys.

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Is the Lloyds share price a FTSE 100 bargain or a value trap?

| Jack Tang

Should you buy Lloyds Banking Group plc (LON: LLOY) as its recent share price performance lags behind its peers?

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