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Charlie Keough

Charlie Keough is a freelance investment writer. Prior to joining the Motley Fool UK, he worked for a global asset management company. He has also spent time working at a corporate finance boutique focused on sell-side M&A. He aims to buy blue-chip high yield stocks that he can hold in his portfolio for the decades to come.

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Investing Articles

£10,000 in savings? That could turn into a second income worth £38,793

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This Fool looks at how a lump sum of savings could potentially turn into a handsome second income by investing…

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I reckon this is one of Warren Buffett’s best buys ever

| Charlie Keough

Legendary investor Warren Buffett has made some exceptional investments over the years. This Fool thinks this one could be up…

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This stock rose 98% last year! Could it be a good buy for an ISA?

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This Fool wants to increase the number of holdings in his ISA. After its 2023 performance, he likes the look…

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If I were retiring tomorrow, I’d buy these 2 top dividend shares

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If this Fool had reached retirement age, he'd look to make some stable income through dividend shares. Here are two…

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FTSE 100 stocks are back in fashion! Here are 2 to consider buying today

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The FTSE 100 has been on fine form this year. Here this Fool explores two stocks he reckons could be…

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NatWest shares are up over 65% and still look cheap as chips!

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NatWest shares have been on a tear in recent months but still look like they've more to give. At least,…

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1 market-beating investment trust for a Stocks and Shares ISA

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Stocks and Shares ISAs are great investment vehicles to help boost gains. Here's one stock this Fool wants to add…

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Below £5, are Aviva shares the best bargain on the FTSE 100?

| Charlie Keough

This Fool thinks that at their current price Aviva shares are a steal. Here he details why he'd add the…

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The Vodafone share price is getting cheaper. I’d still avoid it like the plague!

| Charlie Keough

The Vodafone share price is below 70p. Even so, this Fool wouldn't invest in the stock today. Here he breaks…

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UK shares look way too cheap to ignore right now

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UK shares look cheap as chips and this Fool plans to go shopping. Here he explores one stock in which…

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If I’d put £5,000 in Nvidia stock 5 years ago, here’s what I’d have now

| Charlie Keough

Nvidia stock has been a great success story in the past few years. This Fool breaks down how much he'd…

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The FTSE 100 reached record highs in April! Here’s what investors should consider buying in May

| Charlie Keough

The FTSE 100 continues to impress in 2024 as last month it reached new highs. Here are two stocks investors…

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After rising 176%, is there still value left in the Rolls-Royce share price for investors?

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Rolls-Royce has been one of the stock market's best performers in the last 12 months. But does its share price…

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Here are 2 of my best buys from the FTSE 250 for passive income

| Charlie Keough

The FTSE 250 is full to the brim with businesses offering attractive dividend yields. Here are two of this Fools…

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Here’s what could be in store for the Lloyds share price in May

| Charlie Keough

The Lloyds share price experienced volatility in April and this Fool expects more of the same in May. Here's why…

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Everyone’s talking about passive income! Here’s how investors could start making it today

| Charlie Keough

Passive income has been a hot topic over the last few years. This Fool explains how investors could potentially go…

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Down 21% and yielding 10%, is this income stock a top contrarian buy now?

| Charlie Keough

Despite its falling share price, this Fool reckons he's found an income stock that could be worth taking a closer…

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After profits plunge 28%, should investors consider buying Lloyds shares?

| Charlie Keough

Lloyds has seen its shares wobble following the release of its latest results. But is this a chance for investors…

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£9,000 in savings? Here’s how I’d aim to turn that into a £12,300 annual passive income

| Charlie Keough

This Fool explains how he'd target thousands of pounds in passive income every year by investing in high-quality businesses.

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The FTSE 100 reaches an all-time high! Here are 2 of its best stocks to consider buying

| Charlie Keough

With the FTSE 100 soaring in 2024, this Fool thinks investors should consider buying these two stocks. Here he breaks…

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Here’s why I see cheap UK shares soaring in the years ahead

| Charlie Keough

UK shares look undervalued and this Fool plans to take advantage of it. Here he details one stock he's keen…

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Will the Rolls-Royce share price keep rising in 2024?

| Charlie Keough

With the Rolls-Royce share price going on a surge, this Fool wants to look forward to where it could potentially…

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This forgotten FTSE 100 gem could be the best bargain on the stock market

| Charlie Keough

The FTSE 100 is full to the brim of high-quality businesses. But this Fool has his eye on this 'forgotten'…

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Here’s a FTSE 250 stock I’d put 100% of my money into

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If this Fool could buy just one stock from the FTSE 250, Games Workshop would be his choice. Here, he…

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2 reasons Warren Buffett might love this stock, and 1 reason he might avoid it like the plague

| Charlie Keough

Warren Buffett's one of the best stock pickers of all time. But would he approve of Barclays shares? This Fool…

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Here’s why investors should consider buying Scottish Mortgage shares today

| Charlie Keough

After a steady rise in recent times, this Fool thinks Scottish Mortgage shares could be worth considering. Here he explains…

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2 of the best FTSE 100 beginner stocks to consider buying

| Charlie Keough

The Footsie offers people just beginning their investment journey some of the best stocks to buy. Here are two to…

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Here’s where I see the Lloyds share price ending 2024

| Charlie Keough

With the Lloyds share price finding its feet in 2024 this Fool wants to look forward to where it could…

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2 high-quality FTSE 250 stocks to consider buying

| Charlie Keough

The FTSE 250 is home to some of the best investment opportunities out there. This Fool highlights two stocks for…

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The Marks and Spencer share price dips! Is this my chance to buy?

| Charlie Keough

Marks and Spencer was one of the hottest stocks on the market last year. With its share price falling in…

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I wouldn’t touch this FTSE 100 stalwart with a bargepole

| Charlie Keough

Despite looking like a bargain on paper, this Fool is avoiding FTSE 100 constituent Vodafone at all costs. Here he…

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I’m waiting for the Rolls-Royce share price to pull back before I buy

| Charlie Keough

The Rolls-Royce share price has been the Footsie's best performer in the last year. But this Fool has no intention…

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UK shares look undervalued and I’m making the most of it

| Charlie Keough

A host of UK shares look cheap as chips and this Fool is going shopping. Here he details one stock…

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2 soaring stocks to consider buying for a fresh ISA

| Charlie Keough

As the new tax year begins, this Fool is thinking about stocks investors should consider for their new ISA. Here…

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£10,000 in savings? Here’s how I’d aim to turn that into a £42,495 annual second income

| Charlie Keough

This Fool explains how he'd go about investing £10,000 in a Stocks and Shares ISA to target a handsome second…

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Should investors consider sinking their teeth into Greggs shares?

| Charlie Keough

Greggs shares have been strong performers in recent times. But this Fool is wondering if the stock has more to…

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Here’s why investors should consider buying Barclays shares as they continue to soar

| Charlie Keough

Barclays shares have been one of the best performers on the Footsie recently. This Fool explains why he thinks the…

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Should investors hold off from buying NatWest shares until a government sale?

| Charlie Keough

NatWest shares have been steadily rising but with talks of the government offloading its stake, uncertainty surrounds the stock.

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Billionaire Warren Buffett uses these simple rules to build his portfolio

| Charlie Keough

This Fool explores the rules Warren Buffett employs when buying businesses. He also highlights one stock he thinks might fit…

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1 undervalued income stock investors should consider buying for retirement

| Charlie Keough

This Fool's been on the hunt for the best income stock to retire on and HSBC has piqued his interest.…

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