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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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Investing Articles

After crashing 33%, this FTSE 250 candidate looks a steal

| Cliff D'Arcy

After collapsing by a third in five weeks, this FTSE 100 share is now deep into value territory. Alas, it…

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3 FTSE 250 shares I bought for a 7.1% yearly income

| Cliff D'Arcy

These three FTSE 250 firms pay cash yields of between 6% and 8% a year. I'll gladly collect this passive…

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I own these cheap UK shares for a 9.5% passive income

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In my ongoing search for passive income, I bought several new cheap shares. These six stocks now provide me with…

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Dividend Shares

I keep buying FTSE 100 shares. Am I crazy?

| Cliff D'Arcy

Overall, FTSE 100 shares have been a disappointment in the past five years. But here's why I think this losing…

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Investing Articles

3 quality dividend shares paying over 10% a year

| Cliff D'Arcy

These three FTSE 100 dividend shares offer among the highest cash yields in the London market. And their prices are…

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Investing Articles

3 FTSE 100 shares for delicious dividend income

| Cliff D'Arcy

These three FTSE 100 stocks have all tumbled in 2023 so far. However, I just bought all three for their…

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Dividend Shares

2 shares I just bought for a hefty second income

| Cliff D'Arcy

As prices dropped in August, I bought these two cheap dividend stocks. Together, they offer a second income worth a…

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3 ‘boring’ shares I was excited to buy!

| Cliff D'Arcy

On my list of shares to buy, these three stocks are perhaps the least thrilling. But I have high hopes…

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I just bought these FTSE 100 shares for juicy income!

| Cliff D'Arcy

These FTSE 100 shares have all tumbled in the market downturn since 31 July. I've happily snapped them up for…

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Value stocks are dead, right? No way, not for me!

| Cliff D'Arcy

Since 2009, value stocks have steeply underperformed growth shares. But all winning streaks must end -- and I see incredible…

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7.8% a year in passive income from 2 FTSE 100 stocks!

| Cliff D'Arcy

These two cheap FTSE 100 shares offer an average passive income of 7.8% a year. While one dividend is risky…

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Investing Articles

I just bought this FTSE 100 share for bumper income!

| Cliff D'Arcy

Although this FTSE 100 share has lost value over a year, I expect a much better performance to come. While…

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5 reasons why Legal & General shares are too cheap

| Cliff D'Arcy

Legal & General shares have been declining all year. Cliff D'Arcy explains why he thinks they are still a bargain.

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3 choices for a new £20,000 Stocks and Shares ISA

| Cliff D'Arcy

How would I invest £20,000 into a new Stocks and Shares ISA at the moment? I'm not exactly sure, but…

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Investing Articles

Here’s what I’d buy with Warren Buffett’s $147bn in cash!

| Cliff D'Arcy

Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway group has amassed a cash pile of $147bn. Here's how I'd invest this colossal sum today…

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2 FTSE 100 shares I aim to buy next week

| Cliff D'Arcy

I've been waiting ages to buy these two undervalued FTSE 100 shares. I hope to make superior returns via both…

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Investing Articles

A once-in-a-decade shot to back the FTSE 100!

| Cliff D'Arcy

The FTSE 100 has underperformed other major stock indexes for many years. But I'm sure these dark days will come…

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Investing Articles

2 dirt-cheap UK shares to buy for passive income

| Cliff D'Arcy

Seeking powerful passive income, I have tracked down two dividend darlings. One pays 10.2% a year in cash, while the…

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Why are my Barclays shares having a rotten year?

| Cliff D'Arcy

After a strong start to 2023, Barclays shares have been in a downturn since March. Yet the bank is boosting…

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Investing Articles

Will the US stock market crash before 2024?

| Cliff D'Arcy

As US stocks continue to soar, I'm worried about the next stock market crash. Even so, I intend to keep…

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Investing Articles

Are NatWest shares too risky after its CEO quits?

| Cliff D'Arcy

NatWest shares took a battering this week, following damaging allegations against the bank by Nigel Farage. But I plan to…

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2 FTSE 100 shares I’d buy for big passive income

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For me, few things beat lounging around while collecting passive income, even as I sleep. And these two UK shares…

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Investing Articles

2 FTSE 100 shares I’d buy in a heartbeat!

| Cliff D'Arcy

The FTSE 100 has leapt 6% since 7 July, yet many of its stocks look incredibly cheap. Here are two…

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Investing Articles

At last, is this the turning point for the Vodafone share price?

| Cliff D'Arcy

The Vodafone share price has plunged by over 40% in the last 12 months. But a positive trading update has…

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Investing Articles

FTSE 100 or US stocks: which should I buy now?

| Cliff D'Arcy

Bucking 2023's strong trend, the FTSE 100 index has easily beaten the S&P 500 over the past two weeks. But…

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3 shares I’d buy as the FTSE 100 soars

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The FTSE 100 leapt on Wednesday, after UK inflation unexpectedly cooled. Despite this rise, I see these three Footsie stocks…

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At last, this popular FTSE share is getting exciting!

| Cliff D'Arcy

Soon after I bought this FTSE 250 share, it turned into an utter dog. However, it has soared by over…

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Why the FTSE 100 has been a flop in 2023

| Cliff D'Arcy

The FTSE 100 has been the world's worst-performing major market index over six months, one year, and five years. What's…

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Growth Shares

I was spookily right about the Ocado share price!

| Cliff D'Arcy

The Ocado share price crashed to its 2023 low on 6 June. Within days, the stock soared to over 630p.…

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10.4% dividend yield! I can’t wait to buy this FTSE 100 share

| Cliff D'Arcy

This FTSE 100 share looks like a crazy bargain to me. As well as a double-digit dividend yield, I suspect…

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Investing Articles

Will this be a big drag on the Rolls-Royce share price?

| Cliff D'Arcy

The Rolls-Royce share price has been the FTSE 100's best performer over the last 12 months. But I see one…

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5 investing lessons from my very own Warren Buffett!

| Cliff D'Arcy

With a personal fortune of $112bn, Warren Buffett is widely regarded as the world's greatest investor. But I know one…

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Dividend Shares

This FTSE 100 share could be my bargain of the decade

| Cliff D'Arcy

This FTSE 100 share offers a juicy dividend yield of 5% a year, covered 4.5 times by earnings. If this…

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Will soaring interest rates crash the FTSE 100?

| Cliff D'Arcy

Though the FTSE 100 has returned 10% over the past 12 months, it's having a tough summer. Also, could rapidly…

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This penny share is an ex-FTSE 100 stock. Do I buy it now?

| Cliff D'Arcy

This penny share has collapsed in 2022/23, plunging to a record low on Monday. But if this former FTSE 100…

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How I’m multiplying my passive income in 2023/24

| Cliff D'Arcy

In my never-ending search for passive income, I've come up with five ideas to boost my cash flow. Once in…

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I’m eager to buy more of this FTSE 100 share!

| Cliff D'Arcy

I bought shares in this FTSE 100 giant a year ago and they've since lost almost 2%. Even so, I…

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I’m frustrated with my Lloyds shares. Should I sell now?

| Cliff D'Arcy

Although Lloyds shares are up 1% over 12 months, they are down nearly 30% over five years. Are they doomed…

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I’d buy Barclays shares for this £10bn payout to shareholders

| Cliff D'Arcy

Barclays shares have zigzagged in 2023, while going nowhere in the past 12 months. But news of a potential £10bn…

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I think Warren Buffett should buy this FTSE 250 firm

| Cliff D'Arcy

Warren Buffett is putting Berkshire Hathaway's $130bn cash pile to work, buying more Japanese stocks. I think he'd do well…

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