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Cliff D'Arcy

Cliff D'Arcy

My first loves were Maths and Physics. After studying Maths, Stats and Computer Science in the late 80s, I worked in the financial sector from 1987 to 2002. I then joined The Motley Fool's writing team in January 2003 and left in November 2005. Since then, I have been a freelance financial writer. My primary goal is to help people manage their money better by making sensible financial decisions!

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The Tesco share price appears to be down 30% since January. But it’s not!

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The Tesco share price hasn't crashed by 30% in five months, because shareholders are also £5bn in cash richer. Now…

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The FTSE 100 is up 10% in 6 months. Do I keep buying?

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The FTSE 100 index is up nearly 10% over the past six months, but it has soared 28% since Halloween.…

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Is this awful survey bad news for the Deliveroo share price?

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The Deliveroo share price has crashed by more than a third (34%) since ROO listed in London. This critical consumer…

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After the GSK share price surges 16%, should I sell my shares?

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After the GSK share price plunged to 10-year lows in late February, it has bounced back strongly. Should I hit,…

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Stock market crash: these 2 warning signs make me anxious

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As global stock markets surge to new record highs, I worry about herd behaviour before a stock market crash. Here…

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Three FTSE 100 dividend shares for extra passive income in 2021

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These three FTSE 100 shares pay cash dividends worth billions to shareholders. Despite these shares rising in 2021, I'm considering…

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These are the 5 top FTSE 100 shares over 5 years. I like 3 today

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These five FTSE 100 superstar shares have soared by 366% to 635% since mid-2016. Which of these five-star stocks would…

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I was right about the BT share price. It’s jumped nearly 9% in a week

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The BT share price is up 68% in a year and has jumped nearly 9% in a week. What might…

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My 3 top FTSE 100 shares for extra dividend income!

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As an investor always looking for extra income for my portfolio, I'm rather attracted to the hefty cash dividends paid…

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The IAG share price leaps 47% since January. Should I buy now?

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The IAG share price has leapt 47% since late January and has skyrocketed more than 125% since September. Can this…

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How share dividends build a huge passive income

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Dividends are regular cash payments paid to shareholders. They can account for up to half (50%) of your total returns,…

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Neil Woodford: 4 lessons for UK investors from his failed fund

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Exactly two years ago today, Neil Woodford's fund was suspended, following heavy withdrawals. These four mistakes caused his downfall. Learn…

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The Greggs share price is up 45% in 2021. Can GRG keep rising?

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The Greggs share price has soared by 45% so far this year and hit an all-time high in May. What…

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Now back in the FTSE 100, what’s next for the soaring ITV share price?

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The ITV share price has skyrocketed 125% since July, pushing ITV back into the FTSE 100. With a summer of…

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This bank says the BT share price is “overcooked”. I disagree!

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The BT share price has soared 75% since Halloween 2020. It's also up 50% over the past 12 months. But…

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The Ocado share price has crashed 36% in 4 months. Can it recover?

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After the Ocado share price crashed 36% since late January, the shares are now back to June 2020 levels. What…

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The Royal Mail share price leapt 15% in May. Can RMG keep going?

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The Royal Mail share price has exploded since April 2020 and leapt 15% in the past month alone. What might…

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Despite rising inflation, I’ll keep buying cheap UK shares!

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As inflation takes off in the US and the UK, investors worry about higher interest rates. Meanwhile, I'm building up…

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Will the British Land (BLND) share price recover after a £1.1bn loss?

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The British Land share price lost 4% on Wednesday, after the firm unveiled a £1.1bn annual loss. But with its…

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The GSK share price is up 14% in 3 months. Can it keep rising?

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After the GSK share price dived below £12 in February, it's leapt by 14% in three months. What might keep…

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How I’d invest £500 with 4 lessons from billionaire Warren Buffett

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I think anyone looking to invest small amounts (even just £500 at a time), should take note of some wise…

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Will the Cineworld (CINE) share price rise with soaring seat sales?

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The Cineworld share price has crashed 28% over the past two months. But with cinemas reopening in the US and…

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5 crucial investing lessons for beginners buying UK shares!

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Isn't investing just gambling? Is trading the same as investing? How do investors reduce risk? What are dividends? And what…

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The Just Eat Takeaway (JET) share price crashed 22% in a month. What happened?

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The Just Eat Takeaway share price has plunged 22% in 30 days and is down 38% from its October peak.…

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The Lloyds share price has doubled since September. Can it keep going?

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The Lloyds share price has almost doubled since September and has had a great 2021. But what might send the…

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The FTSE 100 is down 4% this week. I’ll keep buying cheap UK shares

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So far this week, the FTSE 100 is down 4% and the S&P 500 is 3% lower. But as a…

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The BT share price is down over 5% today. But I like its latest results

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The BT share price fell over 5% today, after its latest results. But BT has cleared three major hurdles this…

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The IAG share price has crashed 7% today! Here’s why

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On a bad day for stocks, the IAG share price is among the biggest fallers. Why is it down nearly…

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The Morrisons share price rises on higher sales. I’d buy MRW today

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The Morrison share price is down over 12 months, despite sales being boosted by lockdowns. But I see better times…

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The ARK Innovation ETF (ARKK) stock price is down 30% in 3 months. It still looks risky!

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The ARK Innovation ETF (ARKK) stock price has plunged 30% since February and has dropped almost 15% in 2021. What…

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With the ITV share price at 125p, could it become a takeover target?

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The ITV share price is up more than 150% from its April 2020 low. But the shares could go higher…

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Aston Martin shares fall 18% in 3 months. Should I buy now?

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Aston Martin shares have fallen nearly 420p since peaking in early February. After this slump, should I buy AML, or…

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This FTSE 100 share is up 64% in 1 year. I like this ‘secret’ stock!

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This little-known FTSE 100 share has thrashed the index since the March 2020 meltdown. The business is run by a…

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These two FTSE 100 stocks could pay £28bn in dividends for 2021!

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Shares in these two FTSE 100 giants have exploded since March 2020. But they're forecast to pay a combined £28bn…

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The Ocado share price has crashed 31% in 3 months. Will OCDO rebound?

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The Ocado share price has crashed by more than third since late January. Now the shares are almost £10 cheaper,…

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The McBride share price crashed 17% today. Here’s why!

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The McBride share price crashed as much as 28% on Wednesday morning, after a surprise profits warning. Would I buy…

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The IAG share price soars 37% in 3 months. Can it go higher?

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The IAG share price has skyrocketed since September 2020's lows. It's also the FTSE 100's best-performer over three months. But…

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The BT share price is up 6%+ in a week. Could this be BT’s big comeback?

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The BT share price is up 6% in a week and 36% in two months. If all goes well and…

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FTSE 100 dividends surged in April. More passive income for UK shareholders!

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UK dividends collapsed by 44% in 2020, with FTSE 100 cuts doing most of the damage. But cash dividends are…

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The Lloyds share price leapt 7% last week. But it could go much higher

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The Lloyds share price leapt after the bank revealed improved quarterly results. But as the economy recovers from Covid-19, so…

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