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David Taylor

David Taylor is a business and finance journalist. Earlier on in his career he was a financial markets analyst and economics commentator. He has over 10 years combined experience in both financial markets and the media. His career has seen him work as a stock broker, analyst, commentator and journalist. David holds an Economics degree (Syd. Uni), a postgraduate diploma in Applied Finance and Investment (Kaplan), and a graduate diploma in Journalism (UTS). He is also RG146 accredited. The majority of his analysis and commentary centres around the idea that global money flows are inspired by market-sensitive international macroeconomic developments. David believes achieving a comfortable level of financial security requires investors to take a keen interest in financial and economic developments both at home and overseas. His goal is to help you engage with this world through his writing and research.

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Why Unilever plc, Debenhams Plc & Marks and Spencer Group Plc Could Be 2015’s Top Picks

| David Taylor

There are some early signs that Unilever plc (LON:ULVR), Debenhams Plc (LON:DEB) & Marks and Spencer Group Plc (LON:MKS) could…

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I’m Done With BP plc, But Royal Dutch Shell Plc Is Another Story Entirely

| David Taylor

They were once two great energy companies but BP plc (LON:BP) and Royal Dutch Shell Plc (LON:RDSB) have been battered.…

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Why The Outlooks For Lloyds Banking Group PLC, Travis Perkins plc & Rolls-Royce Holding PLC Have Changed

| David Taylor

The economy's no help for Travis Perkins plc (LON:TPK) or Rolls-Royce Holding PLC (LON:RR), but what about Lloyds Banking Group…

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Diageo plc May Have Just Dug Itself A Huge Hole, But Will SABMiller plc Benefit?

| David Taylor

Is Diageo plc (LON:DGE) drunk with power? Find out what this Fool thinks of the brewer's latest move, and why…

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Alarm Bells For Sports Direct International Plc… But Christmas Bells For Conviviality Retail PLC

| David Taylor

Looking for two stocks on the move? Check out Sports Direct International Plc (LON:SPD) and Conviviality Retail PLC (LON:CVR).

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Why You Need To Take Another Look At Vodafone Group plc And British American Tobacco plc

| David Taylor

There are two really good reasons to take another look at Vodafone Group plc (LON:VOD) and British American Tobacco plc…

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Why 2015 Could Prove Tough For BHP Billiton plc And Standard Chartered PLC

| David Taylor

China's economy is shrinking and it's already hurting BHP Billiton plc (LON:BLT) and Standard Chartered PLC (LON:STAN). This Fool has…

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Why The FTSE 100 Would Be In Trouble Without QE

| David Taylor

The FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX)'s safe for now, but the pillars holding it up are temporary. This Fool has a note…

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Is It Time To Dump Standard Life Plc And Buy Aviva plc?

| David Taylor

Is the tie-up between Aviva plc (LON:AV) and Friends Life Group Ltd (LON:FLG) a rare opportunity in a flat market?…

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There Are Still Big Gains To Be Made From A Flat FTSE 100

| David Taylor

There may be choppy seas on the market, but this Fool points the way to smooth sailing on the FTSE…

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Royal Dutch Shell Plc Has Just Lost A Limb, But Is BP plc Any Better?

| David Taylor

Is there 'safety in numbers' with Royal Dutch Shell Plc (LON:RDSB), or is BP plc (LON:BP) better placed to weather…

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It’s Time To Get Out Of WM Morrison Supermarkets PLC, But Maybe Give Quindell PLC Another Look

| David Taylor

Find out why this Fool is getting so uncomfortable with WM Morrison Supermarkets PLC (LON:MRW), but more interested in Quindell…

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J Sainsbury plc Is Digging Its Own Grave, But GlaxoSmithKline plc Is Looking Very Healthy

| David Taylor

J Sainsbury plc (LON:SBRY) and GlaxoSmithKline plc (LON:GSK) have their own problems, but this Fool's got some good news for…

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It’s Make Or Break Time for Tesco PLC, But Is The FTSE 100 About To Bloom?

| David Taylor

Could two of 2014's laggards, Tesco PLC (LON:TSCO) and the FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX), finally push forward in 2015?

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Are BHP Billiton plc and Rio Tinto plc Still Solid Stocks Or Is It Time To Get Out?

| David Taylor

Rio Tinto plc (LON:RIO) and BHP Billiton plc (LON:BLT) have both been hit hard by falling commodities prices... but has…

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Does The Latest Economic Data Put A Cloud Over Unilever plc And Lloyds Banking Group PLC?

| David Taylor

A weaker services sector is not great news for Unilever plc (LON:ULVR) or Lloyds Banking Group plc (LON:LLOY). Find out…

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Why Now Is The Time To Look At Centrica PLC And SSE PLC

| David Taylor

Is the heat being generated in the energy space right now enough to smoke out shareholders of Centrica PLC (LON:CNA)…

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The Biggest Risk Facing Reckitt Benckiser Group Plc and Standard Chartered PLC Right Now

| David Taylor

Some of the world's major economic regions are slowing, so are multi-nationals like Reckitt Benckiser Plc (LON:RB) and Standard Chartered…

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Why You Need To Look At Tesco PLC And J Sainsbury plc Before 2015 Gets Under Way

| David Taylor

How did Tesco PLC (LON:TSCO) and J Sainsbury plc (LON:SBRY) get so lost? This Fool explains what happened, and which…

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While BAE Systems plc Could Now Be A Strong Buy, Is Unilever plc A Sell?

| David Taylor

Unilever plc (LON:ULVR) and BAE Systems plc (LON:BA) have ambitious plans for 2015. Find out why this Fool is excited…

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Is It Safe To Stick With BP plc And Royal Dutch Shell plc, Or Should I Get Out?

| David Taylor

It's always hard to know whether to stay and fight, or run away. This Fool has some helpul tips for…

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GlaxoSmithKline plc: Why It’s My Top Stock Pick For 2015

| David Taylor

This stock is as close as you'll get to a panacea for those nervous nellies in the market. Find out…

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Why HSBC Holdings plc And Banco Santander SA Should Beat Rival Banks In 2015

| David Taylor

Find out why this Fool is favouring HSBC Holdings plc (LON:HSBA) and Banco Santander SA (LON:BNC) over all the other…

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‘British Telecom’ Or ‘Big Takeover’? Why BT Group plc’s Latest Move Is Bullish For The FTSE 100

| David Taylor

It's not just a win for BT Group plc (LON:BT.A) investors. Find out what this takeover approach could mean for…

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Why I Would Dump BP plc And Buy National Grid plc

| David Taylor

Find out why this Fool has so much faith in National Grid plc (LON:NG), but has turned his back on…

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Why You Need to Look At Barclays PLC, Lloyds Banking Group PLC And Royal Bank of Scotland Group Today

| David Taylor

Barclays PLC (LON:BARC) has been caught out again. Where does that leave it, and peers Lloyds Banking Group plc (LON:LLOY)…

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Why J Sainsbury plc Could Be About To Strike It Rich And Leave Tesco PLC In Its Wake

| David Taylor

Tesco PLC (LON:TSCO) and J Sainsbury plc (LON:SBRY) battle it out, but who will emerge victorious?

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Big Gains To Be Made From US-Exposed Stocks Like Diageo plc, AstraZeneca plc And SABMiller plc

| David Taylor

Keen to make big gains from a rising US dollar? This Fool has some great stock picks including Diageo plc…

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If The CEO Is Right, Unilever plc Is Set To Soar Next Year

| David Taylor

Unilever plc (LON:ULVR) has the potential to sink or soar in 2015. So which one will it be?

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Is Now The Time To Cut And Run From Lloyds Banking Group PLC?

| David Taylor

The government could sell its stake in Lloyds Banking Group PLC (LON:LLOY) at any moment, so should investors get out…

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Have Pension Reforms Set Up Carnival plc, Aviva plc And Friends Life Group Ltd For Huge Gains?

| David Taylor

Carnival plc (LON:CCL), Aviva plc (LON:AV) and Friends Life Group Ltd (LON:FLG) have already felt the effects of pension change.

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Will Christmas Save Tesco PLC?

| David Taylor

Is Tesco PLC (LON:TSCO) hanging its future on a Christmas miracle? This Fool explains what's at stake for the retailer.

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As Commodities Tumble, Should Rio Tinto plc And BP plc Investors Be Worried?

| David Taylor

Investors are getting a little panicky about falling commodities prices. So what should you do if you're a Rio Tinto…

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Why I’ve Turned Bullish On Banco Santander SA

| David Taylor

Find out why this Fool thinks Banco Santander SA (LON:BNC) may have its own bull run next year.

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Why Vodafone Group plc Investors Could Be Crying Next Year

| David Taylor

BT Group has spun the ball, and it looks like Vodafone Group plc (LON:VOD) is going to take a swing…

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Where Are The Sweet Spots In The FTSE 100?

| David Taylor

There's some gold to be dug up in the FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX). This Fools shows you where to find it.

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What Management Would Prefer You Didn’t Know About Wm. Morrison Supermarkets plc

| David Taylor

Is Wm. Morrison Supermarkets plc (LON:MRW) heading into the retailing abyss? Find out here.

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What Management Would Prefer You Didn’t Know About Diageo plc

| David Taylor

Dark clouds are gathering for Diageo plc (LON:DGE), and a few other big name FTSE 100 companies. What's this Fool…

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What Management Would Prefer You Didn’t Know About British American Tobacco plc

| David Taylor

British American Tobacco plc (LON:BATS) has been stung by the currency markets, but is there something more sinister affecting its…

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What Management Would Prefer You Didn’t Know About Unilever plc

| David Taylor

Is Unilever plc (LON:ULVR) heading for a bad year, or are its latest sales results just a blip?

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