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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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Dividend Shares

This FTSE 250 share looks ripe for a rebound!

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This FTSE 250 share has seen its price slump by 25% in 11 months. However, this stock looks under-priced to…

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Investing Articles

The Nasdaq Composite is in correction territory. Is the S&P 500 next?

| Cliff D'Arcy

The Nasdaq Composite index has lost all of its early gains since President Trump was elected. The S&P 500 is…

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Stock-market crash: will the S&P 500 bubble burst or deflate?

| Cliff D'Arcy

After outstanding returns in five of the past six years, the S&P 500 looks toppy. With its valuation stretched by…

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Investing Articles

At last, the FTSE 100 is beating the S&P 500 and Nasdaq!

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For the past 15 years or so, the US S&P 500 has thrashed the UK's FTSE 100. Remarkably, this trend…

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Investing Articles

These 5 problems could hit the Barclays, NatWest, and Lloyds share prices in 2025!

| Cliff D'Arcy

The Barclays, NatWest, and Lloyds share prices have surged between 55% and 102% over the last 12 months. But could…

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Investing Articles

Is Warren Buffett selling before a stock-market crash?

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Warren Buffett's giant conglomerate Berkshire Hathaway has been selling stocks hard. Is the Oracle of Omaha bracing for another stock…

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Investing Articles

This failing FTSE 250 share has given me a rough ride!

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Despite owning some superstar shares, I’ve made my share of investing mistakes, because some stocks become shocks. My latest horror…

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Investing Articles

Which would I buy today, the FTSE 100 or the S&P 500?

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The UK's FTSE 100 and US S&P 500 indexes are both trading near record highs. But US stocks look expensive…

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Investing Articles

3 FTSE 100 shares I love for their passive income!

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These three popular FTSE 100 shares pay passive income ranging from 8.5% to 10.5% a year. I own all three,…

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Investing Articles

£10,000 invested in Tesla stock on 18 December is worth this much today!

| Cliff D'Arcy

£10,000 invested into Tesla stock five years ago would be worth around £60,000 today. But something nasty has happened to…

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5 things that make me nervous about Barclays shares!

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After more than doubling over the past year, Barclays shares are riding high. But the road ahead could be bumpy…

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Billionaire’s hedge fund bets big against the GSK share price!

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After years of limping along, the GSK share price has leapt 11% in one month. But one of America's richest…

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I’m getting nervous about the Lloyds share price

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The Lloyds share price has soared by more than 50% over the past 12 month, easily beating the wider FTSE…

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2 cheap shares to consider for super-high income

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I'm always on the lookout for ultra-cheap shares that pay out lots of cash to shareholders. These two stocks are…

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Investing Articles

The FTSE 100 is behaving remarkably right now!

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After years of underperforming global markets, the FTSE 100 has suddenly sprung to life. Indeed, it's rushed ahead to overtake…

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What do I need for a passive income of £100k a year?

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How much would I need to invest to collect a very healthy yearly passive income on my retirement? Surprisingly, the…

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The Diageo share price is down 44% since 2021, but I won’t sell my shares!

| Cliff D'Arcy

The Diageo share price has almost halved since peaking in late 2021. But with the stock at a one-year low,…

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Investing Articles

Up 28% in a year, what next for the BT share price?

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Despite a slow start to 2025, the BT share price has leapt more than a quarter in 12 months. Can…

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Investing Articles

Why the IDS share price could leap next week!

| Cliff D'Arcy

On 17 April, the IDS share price skyrocketed after a foreign bidder made a takeover approach. But time is rapidly…

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5 things the stock market taught me these last 5 years

| Cliff D'Arcy

After reaching new highs in early 2020, Covid-19 collapsed stock markets. Almost five years later, I look back on five…

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2 magnificent dividend shares for passive income

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In my ongoing journey to £150,000 a year in passive income, I have built a portfolio of high-yielding stocks. Here…

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Investing Articles

Up 37% in 2024, the Barclays share price is thrashing the market!

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The Barclays share price has soared almost 50% since bottoming out on 13 February. At long last, this stock is…

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Investing Articles

My 2 favourite FTSE 100 shares for May!

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After a great April, the FTSE 100 index is up 6.2% in 2024. And though these two Footsie stocks have…

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Warren Buffett should buy this flagging FTSE 100 firm!

| Cliff D'Arcy

After giving $50bn to charity, Warren Buffett still has a $132bn fortune. Also, his company has $168bn to spend, so…

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Investing Articles

Back below 70p, is the Vodafone share price set to slide?

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The Vodafone share price has been a disaster over one year, five years, and a decade. But after falling below…

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Investing Articles

These were the FTSE’s superstar shares in April!

| Cliff D'Arcy

The FTSE has had a great month, rising over 3% in 30 days and beating the US S&P 500. But…

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Investing Articles

After hitting 2024 highs, is the Barclays share price set to slump?

| Cliff D'Arcy

The Barclays share price has been on a storming run, soaring almost 55% in six months. But after such strong…

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Investing Articles

Next stop 8,500 for the flying FTSE 100?

| Cliff D'Arcy

The FTSE 100 is having a really good run and setting record highs in April. But it still looks too…

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Can I build a £50k passive income in 10 years?

| Cliff D'Arcy

The best thing about having a high passive income is it gives me so many more options in life. My…

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The Anglo American share price soars to £25, but I’m not selling!

| Cliff D'Arcy

On Thursday, the Anglo American share price soared after mega-miner BHP Group made an unsolicited bid for it. But I…

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Investing Articles

Now 70p, is £1 the next stop for the Vodafone share price?

| Cliff D'Arcy

The Vodafone share price is back to 70p, but it's a long way short of the 97p it hit in…

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Is FTSE 8,000+ the turning point for UK shares?

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On Tuesday 23 April, the FTSE 100 hit a new record high, in a St George's Day celebration. But I…

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The M&G share price looks far too low to me!

| Cliff D'Arcy

The M&G share price has dived by nearly 16% since peaking on 21 March. But with a near-10% dividend yield,…

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How the IDS share price could leap 15%+ from here

| Cliff D'Arcy

On Wednesday, 17 April, the IDS share price soared as news of a takeover bid hit newswires. This offer has…

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Investing Articles

With the Middle East in crisis, will the BP share price soar?

| Cliff D'Arcy

The BP share price has leapt by a sixth, surging 16.7% since the lows of late January. Will it gush…

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Down 6% in 2 weeks, the Lloyds share price is in reverse

| Cliff D'Arcy

After hitting a one-year high on 8 April, the Lloyds share price has suddenly reversed course. But as a long-term…

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3 shares set to be booted from the FTSE 100!

| Cliff D'Arcy

Each quarter, some shares get promoted to the FTSE 100, while others get relegated to the FTSE 250. These three…

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Investing Articles

5 ideas for passive income while I sleep

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Of the many forms of passive income, I'm considering these five options. But one of these possible routes to riches…

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2 shares I’d avoid like the plague in this stock market!

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The stock market can be a dangerous place, especially for unwary or inexperienced investors. Here are two stocks I'd never…

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Here’s why the Aviva share price suddenly dived

| Cliff D'Arcy

The Aviva share price suddenly dropped by over 6% the other day. But there's a simple explanation for this sudden…

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