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Kevin Godbold

Kevin Godbold

Kevin Godbold is a freelance writer and private investor with a background in business, management and engineering.

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1 dividend giant I’d buy before Lloyds shares for February onwards

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To capture dividend income, I want to share my money between several stocks like this one while avoiding Lloyds Banking…

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Why the easyJet share price is rising despite a first-quarter loss of £126m

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Beneath easyJet’s headline figures, positive momentum is happening in the business and it’s driving the share price higher.

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One top growth-focused stock to consider buying before the end of January

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Growth businesses are quite rare on the UK stock market, but right now I’m keen to consider this one as…

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Is there any value left in Rolls-Royce Holdings stock for 2024?

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Can Rolls-Royce Holdings’ leaner and focused business create value to drive the stock higher despite previous gains?

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Profit up almost 35%. No wonder this UK stock is rising!

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This UK stock delivered a great performance in 2023 and its record of success suggests more to play for in…

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Can Vodafone’s $1.5bn AI deal with Microsoft move the share price?  

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Vodafone signs $1.5bn Microsoft deal for AI, cloud and IoT and the move could help to drive the share price…

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My top passive income stock to consider for 2024 is…

| Kevin Godbold

This company has a strong trading record and a fast-growing dividend yielding above 5% for expanding passive income.

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There’s great value right now in the FTSE 250, especially in stocks like this one

| Kevin Godbold

Here’s why I think this FTSE 250 stock could soar in the coming years as operational progress drives higher earnings.

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Will the Burberry share price rise again soon?

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Is all the bad news out now, making FTSE 100 luxury brand owner Burberry a good candidate for a share…

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Lloyds shares could drop below 30p in 2024

| Kevin Godbold

Not many FTSE 100 companies look as cheap as Lloyds shares, but is the market trying to discount hidden danger…

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Is the Marks and Spencer share price drop a buying opportunity?  

| Kevin Godbold

The Christmas update caused the Marks & Spencer share price to fall, but sales are higher, so I’d research the…

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The Greggs share price is up again! Can this juggernaut continue to grow?

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Here’s why I think Greggs is a best-in-class operation and the share price looks set to continue its long-term uptrend…

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Are these no-brainer investments for a Stocks and Shares ISA?

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Here’s where I’d begin when choosing investments for a Stocks and Shares ISA in today’s markets for 2024 onwards.

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If the FTSE 100 booms in 2024, I think these stocks could lead the charge

| Kevin Godbold

Although these two FTSE 100 stocks have already performed well, operational progress could easily drive them higher in 2024.

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I’d buy 15,625 shares of this FTSE dividend stock for £1,000 a year in passive income

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This FTSE stock is out of favour but I think it’s worth considering for passive income and the recovery potential…

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Will the stock market rally in January 2024?

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Could the 'January Effect' cause the stock market to rally and foretell a bull market for 2024 like many commentators…

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With £7,000 to invest, here’s how I’d target compounded growth from FTSE shares

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In recent years a healthy number of FTSE shares have multi-bagged, delivering life-changing compounded returns for investors.

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3 ways to build income from shares for an earlier retirement

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This British stock investing guru made millions by focusing on a simple method to build income and capital gains from…

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UK stocks could soar in 2024! Is it time to buy right now?

| Kevin Godbold

A chorus of optimistic voices predict a bullish time ahead in 2024 for UK stocks. But if they’re wrong, does…

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£1,000 to invest? Here’s how I’d allocate it in a stock and shares ISA for 2024

| Kevin Godbold

Ordinary investors are becoming millionaires via their Stocks and Shares ISAs. Here’s how I’d begin that investing journey with £1,000.

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With £2,000, I’d invest using 3 insights from Warren Buffett

| Kevin Godbold

If I had £2,000 to put to work, there’s a decent chance of me building wealth by investing in the…

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Warren Buffett’s one-sentence tip to improve stock market returns

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This concise tip from Warren Buffett acts like a guiding light to follow when investing in today’s fast-paced stock market.

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The DS Smith Group share price is down, but is the FTSE 100 firm a good investment now?

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A low-looking valuation and decent forward-looking prospects make the fallen DS Smith Group share price look attractive to me.

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Why I believe the lagging FTSE 250 is a rare opportunity to buy cheap shares now

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The FTSE 250 is showing some attractive numbers and they suggest some cracking value among businesses listed in the index.

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Will the stock market Santa rally continue through 2024?

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Here’s why I think the signs look good for a potentially enduring broad-based stock market rally through December and beyond.

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Up over 5% in one day! Should I buy this recovering FTSE 100 stock? 

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This FTSE 100 stock is shooting higher today on a positive trading update. But can this big-cap keep rising in…

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Is now a great time to invest in the FTSE 100?

| Kevin Godbold

The FTSE 100 has been rising, but the modest valuation and a decent dividend yield suggest the possibility of a…

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Why I’d put £5k into sold-off value stocks right now

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Conditions look great for finding sold-off value stocks with strong forward-looking potential. And I feel some of these will likely…

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One UK stock with a growth agenda worth considering now

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To this writer, this UK stock ‘smells’ like a potential multi-bagger in the coming years. But can it deliver from…

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Earnings: is Virgin Money UK a dividend stock to buy or a value trap?

| Kevin Godbold

An acceptable set of full-year results and a positive outlook make this dividend stock worth consideration by adventurous investors.

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Is this a Warren Buffett-style stock worth consideration now?

| Kevin Godbold

Strong on quality indicators and a positive update make this FTSE 250 company interesting, but would it fit Warren Buffett's…

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Earnings: is it time to buy FTSE 250 stock Britvic?

| Kevin Godbold

This dividend-paying FTSE 250 business plans an “exciting” programme of marketing and innovation launches to further its growth.

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1 dividend-growing stock I’d tuck away in my SIPP without hesitation

| Kevin Godbold

Constant reinvestment into the business is producing steady growth and this stock is worth consideration for my long-term SIPP.

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This amazing dividend income stock just keeps on giving

| Kevin Godbold

I don’t own this dividend income stock but the recent interim results have got me scratching my head and wondering…

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Is this a rare UK stock to buy for growth and quality right now?

| Kevin Godbold

Why this proven business is a good candidate to consider as a stock to buy for potential multi-year earnings growth…

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Earnings: is it time to buy shares in this impressive FTSE 100 grower?

| Kevin Godbold

Strong results and a structural growth opportunity ahead put this top-performing FTSE 100 company on my radar now.

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1 big-cap company to consider now for a Stocks and Shares ISA

| Kevin Godbold

This company could offer a Stocks and Shares ISA strong operational growth led by a refreshed management team and a…

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Down almost 10%! is Burberry a FTSE 100 stock to buy now?

| Kevin Godbold

Is a nasty profit warning from FTSE 100 stock Burberry really an opportunity for patient, long-term investors seeking quality?

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Is Imperial Brands a stock worth buying for passive income, or is there a catch?

| Kevin Godbold

Imperial Brands looks cheap and the dividend is high, but is it one of the best stocks for passive income,…

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FTSE 250 stocks on sale! British Land is worth considering today

| Kevin Godbold

The British Land business is recovering but the share price may be lagging events, so I’d focus on the FTSE…

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