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Best British dividend stocks to consider buying in December

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We asked our writers to share their top dividend stock for December, including two Share Advisor 'Ice' recommendations!

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Just released: this month’s small-cap stock recommendation [PREMIUM PICKS]

| Mark Rogers

We believe the UK small-cap market offers a myriad of opportunities across a wide range of different businesses and industries.

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Charlie Munger dies at 99

| Scott Phillips

The most iconic investment partnership in history has been broken.

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Just released: our top lower-risk, high-yield stock recommendation [PREMIUM PICKS]

| Mark Rogers

Ice ideas will usually offer a steadier flow of income and is likely to be a slower-moving but more stable…

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7 shares that Fools have been buying!

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Our Foolish freelancers are putting their money where their mouths are and buying these shares in recent weeks.

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5 UK shares that Fools have recently sold

| The Motley Fool Staff

We don't hide the fact that 'selling' is part of the investment equation. Five Fools recently waved farewell to these…

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“The safest investment in my Stocks and Shares ISA is…”

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We asked three Fools which company in their Stocks and Shares ISA they have the most patience for. Here's what…

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Just released: our 3 top income-focused stocks to buy before December [PREMIUM PICKS]

| Mark Rogers

Our goal here is to highlight some of our past recommendations that we think are of particular interest today, due…

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UK bank stocks have fallen. Should I buy them now?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Bank stocks look cheap relative to the overall market. Is this a buying opportunity? Edward Sheldon takes a look.

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Is the Lloyds share price about to dip below 40p?

| John Choong

The Lloyds share price has been trading below 50p for the better part of the year. But could the stock…

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Can Lloyds, HSBC, and Barclays shares ever recover?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

UK bank stocks have taken a hit in 2020 due to the coronavirus pandemic. Will Lloyds, HSBC, and Barclays shares…

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Can you double your money with Lloyds Bank and Royal Dutch Shell?

| Paul Summers

Are FTSE 100 stalwarts Lloyds Banking Group (LON:LLOY) and Royal Dutch Shell plc (LON:RDSB) now canny contrarian buys?

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Is HSBC a screaming buy after today’s news?

| Paul Summers

Shares in banking giant HSBC plc (LON:HSBA) responded well to the company's latest update. Is it time to load up?

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Warning: I think these FTSE stocks could crash if the UK debt bubble bursts

| G A Chester

G A Chester discusses the potential ramifications of record UK household debt.

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Are these banks better buys than their FTSE 100 peers?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) banks are popular among UK investors. But are these bank stocks also worth a look?

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HSBC’s share price shows it could be the best banking stock around

| Ian Pierce

The share price of HSBC Holdings plc (LON: HSBA) could be primed for lift-off thanks to bumper dividends, strong profit…

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3 reasons why the Lloyds share price could have further to go

| Jack Tang

Here are three reasons to consider buying shares in Lloyds Banking Group plc (LON:LLOY).

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Should you invest in banking or pharma stocks for retirement right now?

| Kevin Godbold

To me, there’s one clear winner in the banking-versus-pharma stocks debate.

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Why I’d buy Barclays plc over this challenger bank

| Jack Tang

Should you buy Barclays plc (LON:BARC) over this challenger bank?

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Better buy: Lloyds Banking Group plc vs Aldermore Group plc

| Jack Tang

Should you buy Lloyds Banking Group plc (LON:LLOY) or Aldermore Group plc (LON:ALD) following their recent financial performance?

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Are these battered dividend growth shares due for a rebound?

| Jack Tang

Is a recovery due for these two beaten-down shares?

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How Lloyds Banking Group plc could damage your financial retirement

| Kevin Godbold

Why there are better firms to hold than Lloyds banking Group plc (LON: LLOY)

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Should you buy or sell the Footsie’s top-performing bank after FY results?

| G A Chester

This blue-chip bank is the cheapest of the lot on one measure, says G A Chester.

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10 telling metrics from Lloyds Banking Group plc’s results

| Jack Tang

Despite the difficult trading environment, Lloyds Banking Group plc's (LON:LLOY) latest results show the bank is performing well.

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The uncomfortable truth about Lloyds Banking Group plc

| Kevin Godbold

If you are tempted by Lloyds Banking Group plc (LON: LLOY), make sure you read this.

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Is Lloyds Banking Group plc a good dividend stock?

| Jack Tang

Should dividend investors consider buying Lloyds Banking Group plc (LON:LLOY)?

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Be wary of this bank stock rally

| Kevin Godbold

Why I’m avoiding Lloyds Banking Group plc (LON: LLOY), Royal Bank of Scotland Group plc (LON: RBS) and Barclays plc…

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HSBC Holdings plc: what to expect in 2017

| Jack Tang

HSBC Holdings plc (LON:HSBA): the key factors to watch out for in 2017.

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2016 in review: HSBC Holdings plc

| Jack Tang

A look at the major developments of 2016 for HSBC Holdings plc (LON:HSBA)... and some questions for 2017.

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Woodford and Buffett were right about banks

| Zach Coffell

Do rock-bottom valuations outweigh complicated balance sheets and seemingly infinite fines for banks?

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Why Lloyds Banking Group plc could have further to go

| Jack Tang

Are shares in Lloyds Banking Group plc (LON:LLOY) set to soar in 2017?

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Are these FTSE 100 fizzers about to crash back down to earth?

| Royston Wild

Royston Wild considers the share price prospects of two Footsie-quoted flyers.

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How long will it take Lloyds Banking Group plc’s shares to recover?

| Kevin Godbold

Read this if you're contemplating an investment in Lloyds Banking Group plc (LON: LLOY).

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Can HSBC continue to outperform Lloyds?

| Jack Tang

What's been behind HSBC's recent outperformance of Lloyds, and can it be sustained?

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Should you buy Royal Bank of Scotland Group, Lloyds Banking Group plc or Metro Bank plc after this week’s results?

| Zach Coffell

Three banks have reported results this week, but are any worth adding to your portfolio?

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2 financial stocks trouncing the big banks

| Ian Pierce

These alternative lenders have far outperformed the UK's largest banks. Can the good times last?

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Which banks should you buy to beat Brexit?

| Alan Oscroft

However hard our Brexit, our banks are not going down without a fight.

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Are these ‘dollar earners’ undervalued?

| Jack Tang

These two big 'dollar earners' are set to benefit from a weak pound.

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5 reasons not to buy the Footsie’s biggest banks

| Ian Pierce

With low profits and subdued dividends the apparent new normal is there any reason to love the UK's biggest banks?

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Investing in banks is like playing financial Russian roulette

| Kevin Godbold

Judging by the Bank of England’s actions, Lloyds Banking Group plc (LON: LLOY) and its peers are dangerous.

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When will it be safe to buy into the banks?

| Royston Wild

Royston Wild takes a look at the problems washing over the British banking sector.

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Read this first before investing in Lloyds Banking Group plc

| Kevin Godbold

Further shocking truths about Lloyds Banking Group plc (LON: LLOY).

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Is now (finally) the right time to buy Lloyds Banking Group plc?

| Roland Head

Roland Head looks at the pros and cons of investing in Lloyds Banking Group plc (LON:LLOY).

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Why HSBC Holdings plc could climb 50% in the next year

| Prabhat Sakya

HSBC Holdings plc (LON:HSBA) has had a tough time of it in recent years. But now could be the time…

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Is it time to give up on Lloyds Banking Group plc?

| Kevin Godbold

Lloyds Banking Group plc (LON: LLOY) could be heading for 25p or lower says Kevin Godbold.

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3 hot dates for your August investing diaries

| Alan Oscroft

Here are three big events to look forward to this month, make sure you add them to your calendar.

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Is it time to buy post-Brexit winners BP plc (+47%), Glencore plc (+161%) and Standard Chartered plc (+55%)?

| Alan Oscroft

Is it too late to buy BP plc (LON: BP), Glencore plc (LON: GLEN) and Standard Chartered plc (LON: STAN)?

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Why bank stocks could be a value trap

| Rupert Hargreaves

It might be wise to avoid bank stocks after Brexit, says Rupert Hargreaves.

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