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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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My top FTSE 100 buys for an instant starter portfolio

| G A Chester

G A Chester sees great value on offer in his quarterly review of ten FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) industry giants.

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FTSE 100 Q1 recap: a volatile quarter

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Edward Sheldon looks at the performance of the FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) index between January and March 2018.

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This FTSE 100 giant will hike its dividend by 499% this year

| Paul Summers

Love dividends? You need to take a look at this Footsie giant.

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Is the FTSE 100 a good investment for an ISA?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

The FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) is a popular investment, but are there better alternatives to boost your ISA pot?

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These small-cap investment trusts have been crushing the FTSE 100

| Jack Tang

These small-cap investment trusts have massively outperformed the FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) over the past five years.

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Why I’d buy this FTSE 100 dividend hero over United Utilities Group plc

| Paul Summers

Following today's news, Paul Summers prefers this Footsie giant over water company United Utilities Group plc (LON: UU).

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Why the FTSE 100 is the only investment I’d buy and hold until retirement

| Kevin Godbold

Why I think the FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) could propel me to a happy financial retirement.

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How to find the best stocks to buy in the Footsie right now

| Peter Stephens

How could you maximise your returns after the index's recent fall?

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2 FTSE 100 value stocks I’d consider before the ISA deadline

| Jack Tang

These two FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) value stocks are currently trading at tempting valuations.

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This FTSE 100 stock could be the bargain of the century

| Ian Pierce

A P/E ratio under 10 and dividend yield over 5% may make this FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) stock a hidden…

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2 top FTSE 100 defensive stocks for bargain hunting investors

| Ian Pierce

Wide moats to entry, high growth potential and attractive valuations have these FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) stocks at the top…

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Is it time to buy Rolls-Royce Holding plc after today’s news?

| Paul Summers

Paul Summers take a look at the latest set of number from engineering giant Rolls-Royce Holding plc (LON:RR).

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Two FTSE 100 dividend champions for a starter portfolio

| Ian Pierce

Falling valuations and 3.3%+ dividend yields make these FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) stars top starter portfolio stocks in my eyes.

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Why it’s always a great time to drip £100 a month into the FTSE 100

| Peter Stephens

Buying the FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) over a sustained period of time could be a shrewd move.

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ITV plc isn’t the only FTSE 100 stock I’d consider buying on recent weakness

| Paul Summers

Paul Summers remains bullish on ITV plc (LON:ITV) following today's full-year results.

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Is this cheap FTSE 100 dividend stock a better buy than BT Group plc?

| Paul Summers

Paul Summers thinks this company could be a great alternative for dividend hunters concerned by BT's (LON:BT-A) ongoing difficulties.

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Why the FTSE 100 could breach 22,000 by February 2028

| Kevin Godbold

Something big could be about to happen with the FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX). Read on to find out more.

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2 FTSE 100 stocks I’d buy right now

| Paul Summers

Recent weakness in the share prices of these top quality stocks could be a great opportunity for new investors.

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Here’s why the FTSE 100 could smash its all-time high in 2018

| Rupert Hargreaves

The FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) looks cheap compared to the rest of the world and its historic valuation.

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How to generate consistent returns with Footsie dividend stocks

| Peter Stephens

The Footsie (INDEXFTSE: UKX) could provide you with a resilient income in the long run.

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Why now is a great time to be a FTSE 100 growth investor

| Peter Stephens

Prospects for the FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) appear to be bright.

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Why BAE Systems plc shares look great value while the Footsie is down

| Alan Oscroft

BAE Systems plc (LON:BA) has faced a few tough years, but the future for the sector is looking bright.

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Why a share of the FTSE 100 could be the buy of the decade

| Peter Stephens

The FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) could represent an attractive investment opportunity right now.

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How to build a second income stream with Footsie dividend stocks

| Peter Stephens

Here's how you could generate an increasing income return from FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) dividend shares.

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How I’d invest my very first £2,000 today

| Alan Oscroft

Getting started with your first stock market investments can seem daunting, but it's really not that hard.

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3 things not to do when the FTSE 100 is falling

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

The moves you make when the stock market falls can affect your investment success. These are some actions you really…

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Is the FTSE 100 set for a surge past 8,000 points?

| Alan Oscroft

The FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) is down, but 2018 looks like it could still be a record year.

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How you can reposition your portfolio to capitalise on the market crash

| Peter Stephens

Making changes to your portfolio could be a shrewd move.

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My top buys for a FTSE 100 starter portfolio in this market slump

| G A Chester

G A Chester sees value in 10 of the industry giants in the FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX).

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Is Footsie dividend stalwart GlaxoSmithKline plc’s dividend under threat?

| Paul Summers

Here's why recent positive numbers from pharma giant GlaxoSmithKline plc (LON:GSK) may not be enough to prevent it from cutting…

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1 FTSE 100 dividend stock I’d consider over Vodafone Group plc

| Jack Tang

Look for quality companies with strong underlying fundamentals and robust dividend cover when choosing dividend stocks from the FTSE 100…

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Here’s why the FTSE 100 could soar past its record 7,800 points

| Peter Stephens

The FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) could have a bright future and the current fall represents a huge buying opportunity.

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Why you should never fear a market correction

| Paul Summers

Paul Summers thinks all investors should learn to take market dips in their stride.

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Why I’m still buying despite the stock market crash

| Rupert Hargreaves

Why I believe that now is the time to be greedy while others are fearful.

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Why ‘right now’ is a great time to drip £50 a month into the FTSE 100

| Kevin Godbold

Why I think we are seeing a great opportunity to invest in a FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) tracker fund.

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What to do when the FTSE 100 is plummeting

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

The FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) index has fallen 8% in just weeks. Here's what to do.

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How you can protect your portfolio in this market crash

| Rupert Hargreaves

As stock markets around the world fall, this is your best course of action to prevent losses.

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Why I’d still invest £1,000 in the FTSE 100 despite 3% slump

| Peter Stephens

The FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) continues to have investment appeal.

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Why the lowest Footsie level since 2016 means “Buy, buy, buy”

| Alan Oscroft

Here's why long-term investors should rejoice when the FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) slumps.

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1 FTSE 100 dividend stock I’d buy alongside National Grid plc

| Jack Tang

There are some compelling reasons to consider these FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) dividend stocks.

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