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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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3 reasons to buy the FTSE 100 right now!

| Peter Stephens

The FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) could deliver superb total returns in the long run.

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Is NOW the perfect time to buy Barclays plc, Marks and Spencer Group plc and Burberry Group plc?

| Royston Wild

Royston Wild considers whether wily investors should plough into FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) fallers Barclays plc (LON: BARC), Marks and…

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Are dividend forecasts at HSBC Holdings plc, Centrica plc & Weir Group plc about to collapse?

| Royston Wild

Royston Wild explains why dividends at FTSE 100 giants HSBC Holdings plc (LON: HSBA), Centrica plc (LON: CNA) and Weir…

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Can last week’s winners Fresnillo plc (+10%), Indivior plc (+37%) and Supergroup plc (+7%) keep charging?

| Royston Wild

Royston Wild considers whether Fresnillo plc (LON: FRES), Indivior plc (LON: INDV) and Supergroup plc (LON: SGP) can continue rising.

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Should you sell the FTSE 100 in preparation for a Brexit vote?

| Prabhat Sakya

A vote to leave the EU could cause the FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) to crash. So should investors sell?

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Why NOW could be the time to buy Imperial Brands plc, Old Mutual plc and BT Group plc!

| Royston Wild

Royston Wild explains why now could prove a great time to pile into FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) stars Imperial Brands…

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Should you forget the high valuations and buy FTSE 100 giants Diageo plc, Reckitt Benckiser Group plc and Smith & Nephew plc?

| Royston Wild

Royston Wild considers whether investors should pile into FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) stars Diageo plc (LON: DGE), Reckitt Benckiser Group…

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Lloyds Banking Group plc vs Vodafone Group plc: which is the best dividend stock?

| Royston Wild

Royston Wild considers the payout prospects of Lloyds Banking Group plc (LON: LLOY) and Vodafone Group plc (LON: VOD).

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Why Unilever plc and Reckitt Benckiser Group plc are for life – not just for Brexit

| Dave Sullivan

This Fool thinks Unilever plc (LON ULVR) and Reckitt Benckiser Group plc (LON RB) are sound investments for the long…

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Strengthen your defence with these inflation-proof dividends from the FTSE 100!

| Bilaal Mohamed

Bilaal Mohamed reveals two low-risk defensive stocks with inflation-proof dividends from the FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX).

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Are Aviva plc, National Grid plc & ARM Holdings plc the FTSE 100’s best dividend stocks?

| Royston Wild

Royston Wild explains why Aviva plc (LON: AV), National Grid plc (LON: NG) and ARM Holdings plc (LON: ARM) could…

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3 FTSE 100 stocks that could collapse in June! Tesco plc, Royal Bank of Scotland Group plc and Rio Tinto plc

| Royston Wild

Royston Wild explains why FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) duds Tesco plc (LON: TSCO), Royal Bank of Scotland Group plc (LON:…

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4 FTSE 100 stars offering unmissable value! GlaxoSmithKline plc, Royal Mail plc, GKN plc and BAE Systems plc

| Royston Wild

Royston Wild explains why FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) stars GlaxoSmithKline plc (LON: GSK), Royal Mail plc (LON: RMG), GKN plc…

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Can May’s winners Legal & General Group plc (+7%), Barratt Developments plc (+11%) and Pendragon plc (+21%) keep charging?

| Royston Wild

Royston Wild considers whether Legal & General Group plc (LON: LGEN), Barratt Developments plc (LON: BDEV) and Pendragon plc (LON:…

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Martin Lewis is bearish on premium bonds. I’m bullish on the FTSE 100!

| Prabhat Sakya

Premium bonds are a relic of the past. It is time to invest this money in the FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX)…

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Should you buy the FTSE 250 index instead of the FTSE 100?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) ETFs are a popular choice amongst UK investors. But if you're looking for extra growth, maybe you…

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At a crossroads: why the FTSE 100 could crash or rocket

| Prabhat Sakya

If Britain leaves Europe, and Donald Trump is elected President, the FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) could crash.

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What will $50 oil do for share prices?

| Alan Oscroft

Rising oil prices could give your investments a boost.

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Hikma Pharmaceuticals plc set for FTSE 100 re-entry and Inmarsat plc for ejection

| G A Chester

Hikma Pharmaceuticals plc (LON:HIK) is expected to join the FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX), with Inmarsat plc (LON:ISAT) set for the boot.

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Lloyds Banking Group plc vs GlaxoSmithKline plc: which is the better growth stock?

| Royston Wild

Royston Wild considers whether FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) stars Lloyds Banking Group plc (LON: LLOY) or GlaxoSmithKline plc (LON: GSK)…

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Are J Sainsbury plc, HSBC Holdings plc and Restaurant Group plc contrarian corkers?

| Royston Wild

Royston Wild considers whether investors should pile into London laggards J Sainsbury plc (LON: SBRY), HSBC Holdings plc (LON: HSBA)…

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Should you buy the FTSE 100 and sell the FTSE 250 to hedge against Brexit?

| Peter Stephens

Could these two transactions help to protect your portfolio against the risk of Brexit?

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Are Tesco plc, BP plc and BHP Billiton plc the craziest stock selections out there?

| Royston Wild

Royston Wild explains why investors should give FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) plays Tesco plc (LON: TSCO), BP plc (LON: BP)…

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Should you buy dividend slashers Barclays plc, Rolls-Royce Holding plc and WM Morrison Supermarkets plc?

| Royston Wild

Royston Wild considers whether FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) plays Barclays plc (LON: BARC), Rolls-Royce Holding plc (LON: RR) and WM…

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Will cash beat the FTSE 100 in 2016?

| Peter Stephens

Should you ditch the FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) and pile into cash?

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Could your pension fund manager put you out of a job?

| Roland Head

If your pension focuses too heavily on the FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX), you may be missing out on profits from genuine…

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3 growth greats for your shares portfolio! AstraZeneca plc, Diageo plc and Wizz Air Holdings plc

| Royston Wild

Royston Wild explains why profits should pump higher at AstraZeneca plc (LON: AZN), Diageo plc (LON: DGE) and Wizz Air…

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Should you buy Marks and Spencer Group plc, Dixons Carphone plc and Babcock International Group plc following today’s updates?

| Royston Wild

Royston Wild considers whether investors should pile into FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) giants Marks and Spencer Group plc (LON: MKS),…

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Dividend chasers can’t afford to miss FTSE 100 stars Admiral Group plc, Vodafone Group plc and International Consolidated Airlns Grp SA!

| Royston Wild

Royston Wild explains why income chasers need to check out FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) plays Admiral Group plc (LON:ADM), Vodafone Group…

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Why I’m avoiding FTSE 100 growth duds Rio Tinto plc, Centrica plc and Pearson plc

| Royston Wild

Royston Wild explains why FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) stalwarts Rio Tinto plc (LON: RIO), Centrica plc (LON: CNA) and Pearson…

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Don’t overlook the ‘secret’ strengths of these 3 FTSE 100 firms

| G A Chester

These three FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) stocks are under-appreciated, says G A Chester.

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Is gold a better buy than the FTSE 100?

| Peter Stephens

Should you ditch the FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) to buy gold?

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Why Lloyds Banking Group plc should be dealing above 115p!

| Royston Wild

Royston Wild explains why shares in Lloyds Banking Group plc (LON: LLOY) are due for a hefty re-rating.

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Are Aviva plc, GlaxoSmithKline plc and Royal Dutch Shell plc the FTSE 100’s best bargains?

| Royston Wild

Royston Wild considers whether FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) plays Aviva plc (LON: AV), GlaxoSmithKline plc (LON: GSK) and Royal Dutch…

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Will small caps beat the FTSE 100?

| Prabhat Sakya

Should investors buy into growth stocks or FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) shares?

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easyJet plc, British American Tobacco plc and Legal & General Group plc: 3 FTSE 100 growth AND income stars!

| Royston Wild

Royston Wild explains why easyJet plc (LON: EZJ), British American Tobacco plc (LON: BATS) and Legal & General Group plc…

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Should you buy Next plc, Thomas Cook Group plc and Cineworld Group plc following today’s news?

| Royston Wild

Royston Wild considers whether investors should pile into Next plc (LON: NXT), Thomas Cook Group plc (LON: TCG) and Cineworld…

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The FTSE 100 is insanely expensive. Buy!

| G A Chester

Is the FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) massively overvalued?

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Fancy a 9%+ per year return? Here’s how you could do it…

| Peter Stephens

A total return of over 9% per annum may be easier than you think.

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Are ARM Holdings plc, Unilever plc and Bunzl plc the FTSE 100’s best growth bets?

| Royston Wild

Royston Wild explains why FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) heavyweights ARM Holdings plc (LON: ARM), Unilever plc (LON: ULVR) and Bunzl…

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