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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!

Recent Articles

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I’ve grabbed my share of this £83.7bn of passive income!

| Cliff D'Arcy

I love passive income -- the 'free' earnings I get outside of work. That's why I'm keen to grab an…

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This share could crush the FTSE 100 in 2024

| Cliff D'Arcy

At the very end of 2021, this FTSE 100 share was hitting record highs. But after a tough 2023, this…

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Do I sell if the Lloyds share price hits £1 in 2024?

| Cliff D'Arcy

After peaking in February, the Lloyds share price has had a weak 10 months. But what if it surged to…

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These are the FTSE 100’s 5 biggest stars in a month

| Cliff D'Arcy

The FTSE 100 is up 2.2% in the last 30 days. Meanwhile, the share prices of these five Footsie stars…

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How I’m building passive income of £100k a year

| Cliff D'Arcy

By creating two powerful, self-sustaining money machines, I'm closing in on a passive income of £2,000 a week. Here's how…

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2 growth stocks that are booming right now

| Cliff D'Arcy

These two star growth stocks have both soared since I bought them in November 2022. But after such steep gains,…

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2 FTSE dividend shares paying cash of up to 11.6% a year

| Cliff D'Arcy

While the FTSE 100 offers a cash yield of 4% a year, these two dividend shares both offer double-digit yields.…

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These are the FTSE 100’s 5 biggest flops in a month

| Cliff D'Arcy

The FTSE 100 is up 1.6% over the past month. Meanwhile, the share prices of these five Footsie flops have…

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After hitting a record low, is the Vodafone share price a binary bet?

| Cliff D'Arcy

After falling more than a fifth in the past year, the Vodafone share price is hitting new lows. So do…

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Could the Lloyds share price double in 2024?

| Cliff D'Arcy

The Lloyds share price has had a weak 2023, rising by just 2% as we almost reach year end. What…

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My five favourite forms of passive income

| Cliff D'Arcy

I've been looking for ways to pump up my passive income, so I can retire richer. But which of these…

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My 12 fears for the stock market in 2024

| Cliff D'Arcy

After a terrific year for global stock markets in 2023, what can I look forward to in 2024? As a…

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2 income shares for bumper dividends in 2024

| Cliff D'Arcy

I own these two income shares for their outstanding ability to deliver billions of pounds of cash dividends each year…

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Why the FTSE 250 looks an incredible bargain

| Cliff D'Arcy

While all the attention is on the elite FTSE 100, the mid-cap FTSE 250 index looks unbelievably cheap. I don't…

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Up 27% in 2023, what next for the Tesco share price in 2024?

| Cliff D'Arcy

The Tesco share price has had a great 2023, rising 27% while the FTSE 100 was flat. But what might…

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While the US stock market booms, the FTSE 100 lags behind. Or does it?

| Cliff D'Arcy

In November, global stock markets had their best month in over three years. Meanwhile, the UK's Footsie keeps falling further…

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What should I buy for my Stocks and Shares ISA in 2024?

| Cliff D'Arcy

From 6 April 2024, UK adults qualify for a new Stocks and Shares ISA allowance of £20,000. But what assets…

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Where will the FTSE 100 finish 2023?

| Cliff D'Arcy

After hitting record highs in February, the FTSE 100 is down around 1% over six months and one year. But…

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Up 10%, the Barclays share price has a long way to go

| Cliff D'Arcy

The Barclays share price has rebounded by a tenth from its 30 October low. Despite this, it's nowhere near the…

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Bargain buy? The Unilever share price just hit a 52-week low!

| Cliff D'Arcy

Earlier today, the Unilever share price dropped to a one-year low. The shares are now bouncing back but nowhere near…

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Down 27%, the BT share price looks a bargain to me

| Cliff D'Arcy

The BT share price has plunged by more than a quarter after peaking earlier in 2023. Is BT a classic…

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2 FTSE 100 shares I’d love to buy in December

| Cliff D'Arcy

Though the FTSE 100 is up 1.4% in a month, these two Footsie heavyweights have lost ground lately. I'm very…

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One struggling FTSE 100 stock I’d love to buy

| Cliff D'Arcy

While the FTSE 100 is down 0.3% in 12 months, this heavyweight stock has crashed by more than a quarter.…

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Which is the better buy, the S&P 500 or FTSE 100?

| Cliff D'Arcy

The US S&P 500 index has absolutely thrashed the UK's Footsie over one, five, 10 and 15 years. So should…

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I can’t believe how far these FTSE 100 shares have fallen!

| Cliff D'Arcy

While the FTSE 100 is up 0.7% over six months, these five Footsie flops have collapsed 26% to 40%. But…

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4 ways Warren Buffett has made me a better investor

| Cliff D'Arcy

After 80 years of investing, 93-year-old legend Warren Buffett has a $121bn fortune. Here are four of his lessons that…

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These are the stars of the FTSE over 12 months

| Cliff D'Arcy

The FTSE 100 is up just 0.2% over the past 12 months. Meanwhile, these five super-shares have soared by between…

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Down 15%, the BP share price looks crazy to me!

| Cliff D'Arcy

The BP share price has crashed by 15% since hitting an eight-month high five weeks ago. What's gone wrong for…

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These exotic shares DOUBLE the return of Nvidia stock!

| Cliff D'Arcy

Nvidia stock has soared in 2023 and tripled over one year. But these unusual shares allow me to double the…

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These are the dogs of the FTSE over 12 months

| Cliff D'Arcy

The FTSE 100 has added a mere 0.2% over the past year. Meanwhile, these five struggling Footsie shares have crashed…

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Up 20% in a month, this FTSE 250 share is bouncing back hard!

| Cliff D'Arcy

Since crashing to a lifetime low in July, this FTSE 250 share has skyrocketed. It's also up more than a…

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Up 10% in 6 months, I see the Shell share price surging higher

| Cliff D'Arcy

The Shell share price has been beating the wider FTSE 100 in periods ranging from six months to five years.…

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Did a ‘massive stock market rally’ begin on 27 October?

| Cliff D'Arcy

The past month has seen a huge stock-market rally, with US shares leading the way. Could this be the start…

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What’s next for the Lloyds share price, 30p or 60p?

| Cliff D'Arcy

Even after accounting for cash dividends, the Lloyds share price has gone nowhere for over five years. But is it…

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These shares are set to leave the FTSE 100 and FTSE 250!

| Cliff D'Arcy

Every quarter, some shares get promoted to the FTSE 100, while others get relegated to the FTSE 250. Here's what…

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These 2 FTSE 250 shares look outstanding value to me

| Cliff D'Arcy

These two FTSE 250 firms have seen their share prices plunge from their 2023 highs. Hence, I own both for…

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3 FTSE shares I might dump before 2024

| Cliff D'Arcy

These three FTSE 350 shares are among the worst performers in my portfolio. All three firms are household names, but…

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What I learnt about the FTSE 100 in 2023

| Cliff D'Arcy

After outperforming global markets in 2022, the FTSE 100 has had a weak 2023. But I can see several reasons…

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A bargain FTSE 100 share I’d buy without hesitation!

| Cliff D'Arcy

This FTSE 100 share produces huge cash flows, earnings and well-covered dividends. Yet it's down 8% in five years. I…

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This FTSE 100 share is soaring, but still looks cheap to me

| Cliff D'Arcy

This FTSE 100 share has leapt over 13% since its recent October low. And following a positive trading update, it…

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