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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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It’s Time To Select Shares In The FTSE 100

| Kevin Godbold

Recent volatility in the FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) could be leaving a trail of good value.

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Why The FTSE 100 Has Crashed Back To 1998 Levels

| Owain Bennallack

VIDEO: One Fool puts the FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) under the spotlight.

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Wednesday’s Round-up: ARM Holdings plc (-4.4%) Broadly In Line, Special Dividend At Dunelm Group plc (+13%) And Challenging Markets For Victrex plc (+2.5%)

| Dave Sullivan

Dave Sullivan digs into Wednesday's updates from ARM Holdings plc (LON: ARM), Dunelm Group plc (LON: DNLM) and Victrex plc…

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Could The FTSE 100 Be About To Collapse?

| Royston Wild

Royston Wild considers where the FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) could be headed next.

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FTSE 250: More Growth And Less Risk Than The FTSE 100

| Peter Stephens

Here's why the FTSE 250 (INDEXFTSE:MCX) could be a better buy than the FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX).

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The FTSE 100 Gains From The Pound’s Pain

| Owain Bennallack

VIDEO: One Fool takes a closer look at the FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX).

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After BP plc’s Results Should You Worry About Royal Dutch Shell plc?

| Dave Sullivan

Dave Sullivan checks out results at BP plc (LON: BP). Will results at Royal Dutch Shell plc (LON: RDSB) disappoint…

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Why 2016 Is The Best Year To Invest Since 2009

| Alan Oscroft

A market slump in 2016 is what every investor should want!

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Could The FTSE 100 Really Rise By 18.3%?

| Peter Stephens

Is another 1,000 points just around the corner for the FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX)?

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When Will The Next Bull Market Start?

| Peter Stephens

Could 2016 be the start of the next big rise for the FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX)?

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Should You Sell The FTSE 100 Now We’re In a Bear Market?

| Dave Sullivan

This Fool delves into the comments from the bears at RBS on the FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX). Should investors follow the…

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FTSE 100 Slumps 15% in 16 Years: Are Shares A Waste Of Time?

| Peter Stephens

Should you avoid buying shares after the FTSE 100's (INDEXFTSE:UKX) performance in the 21st century?

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Why Cower In Cash When The FTSE 100 Is Paying Over 4% A Year?

| Owain Bennallack

VIDEO: One Fool puts the FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) under the spotlight.

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Markets Are Cheap. Will They Get Cheaper?

| Malcolm Wheatley

Some investors are selling — but others are looking for bargains.

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Why Investors In Royal Dutch Shell plc and BP plc Should Welcome The Depressed Oil Price With Open Arms

| Dave Sullivan

This Fool explains why investors in Royal Dutch Shell plc (LON: RDSB) and BP plc (LON: BP) should be more…

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Where Next For The FTSE 100?

| G A Chester

G A Chester revisits earnings fundamentals for clues to where the FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) is heading next.

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Has The Bear Market Given Investors An Opportunity To Buy Lloyds Banking Group plc, NEXT plc & The Restaurant Group plc On The Cheap?

| Dave Sullivan

Is this bear market a chance to buy Lloyds Banking Group plc (LON: LLOY), NEXT plc (LON: NXT) and the…

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Could The FTSE 100 Fall To 3,500 Again?

| Roland Head

The FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) may continue to fall, but this Fool thinks that smart investors should be buying, not selling.

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Be A Bull In A China Shop

| Jack Dingwall

What To Do When The Markets Are Falling.

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Have We Just Witnessed The Shortest Bear Market Of All Time?

| Peter Stephens

Will 2016 be remembered as the year of the 1 day bear market?

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Why I’m Not Buying A FTSE 100 Tracker Fund

| Kevin Godbold

I'm buying shares in this market pullback, but not the entire FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) index.Here's why.

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This Bear Market Is A Buying Opportunity!

| Peter Stephens

Shares are falling, which means it is the time to buy!

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Keep calm and carry on investing Foolishly

| Harvey Jones

If you can keep your head while other investors lose theirs, this crash will make you richer, says Harvey Jones

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The Figures Don’t Lie: Be Greedy When Others Are Fearful

| Rupert Hargreaves

Selling your investments now could damage your investment returns for the rest of your life.

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Forget Fear: Why The FTSE 100 Can Still Yield Terrific Returns!

| Royston Wild

Royston Wild trawls the FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) to reveal an array of terrific stock stars.

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Why I’m More Bullish On The FTSE 250 Than The FTSE 100

| Peter Stephens

While the FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) has huge appeal, the FTSE 250 (INDEXFTSE:MCX) could offer superior returns

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Is The FTSE 100’s 4.5% Dividend Yield Too Good To Be True?

| Owain Bennallack

VIDEO: One Fool puts the FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) under the spotlight.

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FTSE 100: Why 2016 Is The Year Of The Active Investor!

| James Skinner

My thoughts on what 2016 has in store for the FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) and why it is time to…

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Is The FTSE 100 A Screaming Buy?

| Owain Bennallack

VIDEO: One Fool takes a closer look at the FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX).

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Why RBS IS Wrong To Recommend Selling The FTSE 100

| Peter Stephens

Here's why the FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) may prove to be a 'buy' rather than 'sell' in 2016.

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Shares Are Best In 2016 (Even If Interest Rates Do Rise!)

| Dave Sullivan

Dave Sullivan still thinks that investing in shares should form part of anyone's diversified income portfolio, even if interest rates…

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FTSE 100 Plunges On China And Oil Concerns, But It’s Still A Buy!

| Peter Stephens

Despite facing major short-term challenges, the FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) still has huge potential.

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The Best New Year’s Resolution You Could Ever Make

| Peter Stephens

Here's why investing more in 2016 could benefit you in years to come.

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The FTSE 100 vs Small Caps: Which Will Win In 2016?

| Alan Oscroft

Will the FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) turn the tables on small cap shares in 2016?

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Why I Think The FTSE 100 Will Hit 7,000 Again In 2016

| Dave Sullivan

Dave Sullivan believes that the FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) can hit 7,000 points in 2016, despite the wall of worry ahead.

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Why The FTSE 100’s Second Worst Start To The Year Ever Is Good News For You

| Alan Oscroft

Buying opportunities galore as the FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) starts the New Year with a 2.4% plunge!

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Are 2015’s FTSE Dogs Tullow Oil plc, Home Retail Group plc And Amec Foster Wheeler plc Set to Become The Stars Of 2016?

| Dave Sullivan

Dave Sullivan assesses whether 2015's dogs Tullow Oil plc (LON: TLW), Home Retail Group plc (LON: HOME) and Amec Foster…

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Should You Follow The Herd And Buy Glencore plc, Royal Dutch Shell plc and Tesco plc?

| Dave Sullivan

This Fool considers a selection of the most popular share purchases from the last week. Should you jump on 'bargain'…

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Top Of The Stocks – Can DCC plc, Hargreaves Lansdown plc And Taylor Wimpey plc Soar Again In 2016?

| Dave Sullivan

Dave Sullivan reviews 3 of the best FTSE 100 performers of 2015. Can DCC plc (LON: DCC), Hargreaves Lansdown plc…

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My FTSE 100 Prediction For 2016

| Peter Stephens

Here's what I think will happen to the FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) in 2016

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