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The boohoo share price is crashing again! Is now the time to buy?

As an existing shareholder, I have seen the value of my boohoo holding collapse recently. As its share price languishes…

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What falling interest rates could mean for stock markets

Andrew Mackie assesses IMF projections that interest rates are expected to fall and considers how to position his portfolio as…

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Down 20%, are Barclays shares a bargain or a value trap?

The Barclays share price has fallen heavily in response to the recent banking crisis. Does that make it a buy…

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If I’d invested £5,000 in Hargreaves Lansdown shares 3 years ago, here’s how much I’d have now!

Over the last few years, Hargreaves Lansdown shares have been on a downward trend. Andrew Mackie assesses whether they now…

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Why BP shares are rising today

The BP share price shot up today in early trading. Andrew Mackie assesses whether the long term fundamentals of the…

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With a market-beating 8% dividend yield, should I buy Taylor Wimpey shares?

With signs that the housing market could be turning a corner, Andrew Mackie examines the prospects in 2023 for the…

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As the ISA deadline looms, I’m using the Warren Buffett method to build wealth

This Fool believes that the Warren Buffett method can help him become rich and retire early. Here, he highlights some…

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Down 57%, will the Scottish Mortgage share price recover in 2023?

As the Scottish Mortgage share price languishes, Andrew Mackie assesses whether now's the time for him to invest ahead of…

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Is all the hype about a 2023 stock market crash overdone?

Fears over the health of the banking sector have stoked fears of another 2008-style stock market crash. But this Fool…

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As the ISA deadline looms, here are 3 shares I bought in March

With the recent pullback in stock markets, Andrew Mackie highlights three shares from his watchlist that he bought for his…

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Why Centamin is my best penny stock

Seeking out cheap penny stocks to buy, Andrew Mackie explains what a likely rising gold price could mean for the…

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Down 20%, I think Glencore shares are an absolute steal

This Fool argues that the recent pullback in the Glencore share price has presented savvy long-term investors with a great…

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As the FTSE 100 passes 8,000, is the stock market in La-La Land?

Breaching 8,000 points this week, the FTSE 100 continues to shrug off recessionary fears. The question this writer's asking is:…

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Earnings: BP shares are a steal at 490p

After BP reports the highest profits in its 114-year history, Andrew Mackie explains why he believes that its share price…

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Why I remain bullish on the Shell share price

After Shell reports the highest profits in its 115-year history, this Fool explains why he believes there is a lot…

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Up 50%, ABF shares are still one of the best bargains in the FTSE 100

Scouring the FTSE 100 for bargains, Andrew Mackie explains why he believes the Associated British Foods share price is a…

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Trading update: is the Taylor Wimpey share price a falling knife?

Taylor Wimpey is the latest housebuilder to report disappointing figures. Does its falling share price offer an attractive entry point…

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Earnings season: Marks and Spencer sales fizz, but will its share price do so too?

As M&S Christmas trading figures sparkle, Andrew Mackie explores what it could mean for the recovering Marks and Spencer share…

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Earnings season: down 35% are Barratt shares a no-brainer buy?

Kicking off earnings season for the housebuilders, Andrew Mackie examines whether Barratt shares are a buy for his portfolio.

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Earnings season: Sainsbury’s figures sparkle, but would I invest?

The key earnings season for retailers is upon us. As Sainsbury’s posts ‘record’ profits, is it a no-brainer buy for…

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Yielding 5.5%, National Grid shares are a buy for my portfolio

With a quarter-of-a-century history of raising its dividend, National Grid shares are a definite buy for this Fool’s portfolio.

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Yielding 7.5%, Aviva shares are among my top dividend stocks for 2023

As a likely economic storm brews during 2023, Andrew Mackie is looking for reliable dividend stocks to add to his…

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My top 3 stock market predictions for 2023

Many investors will be glad to see the back of 2022. Andrew Mackie explores the prospects for the stock market…

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Searching for a New Year’s resolution? I’d start investing to build wealth!

Many people, including this Fool, want financial freedom. This means that throughout 2023 I'll continue on my investing journey by…

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Offering a 9% dividend yield, are Taylor Wimpey shares a buy in 2023?

Taylor Wimpey has been one of the worst performing shares in the FTSE 100 in 2022. Andrew Mackie assesses it…

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Is the SSE share price set to soar in 2023?

The SSE share price has been volatile throughout 2022. As it ramps up investments in renewables, could 2023 produce bumper…

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If I’d invested £5,000 in abrdn shares 5 years ago, here’s how much I’d have now

abrdn shares are strong picks for dividends. But are they a good investment overall? Andrew Mackie crunches the numbers.

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Revealed: my top 3 stocks to buy in 2023

As a recession looks to be just around the corner, Andrew Mackie explores his top stocks to buy in the…

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Offering a 5.5% yield, National Grid shares are a buy for my portfolio

With a more-than-20-year history of raising its dividend, National Grid shares are a perfect addition to his portfolio, this Fool…

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No savings at 40? I’d use the Warren Buffett method to build wealth and retire early

Increasing volatility in markets is certainly worrying investors. The solution chosen by this Fool is to follow the Warren Buffett…

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2 stocks I will ‘never’ sell

Let your winners run! These two stocks in my portfolio represent some of my best investment ideas, and as such,…

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As interest rates rise to 3%, is a stock market crash now inevitable?

Rising interest rates are stoking fears that a stock market crash is imminent. However, this Fool argues that there are…

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At a year high, can the BP share price keep rising?

As the BP share price continues its march higher, this Fool argues its shares still offer tremendous potential in the…

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Are we entering a golden era for the Shell share price?

After another set of bumper results, Andrew Mackie examines the prospects for the Shell share price in the years ahead.

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I’d buy 3,010 shares of this FTSE 100 stock for £100 in monthly passive income

Building a passive income stream is a key strategy of my investment philosophy. This high-yielding gem of a stock is…

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The unstoppable rise of Big Oil, or a bubble primed to burst?

2022 has been the year of Big Oil. Andrew Mackie examines whether the industry can continue to outperform the stock…

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As the FTSE 100 tanks, I’m hoovering up bargains

As confidence in stock markets sinks, Andrew Mackie is scouring the FTSE 100 for cheap shares. Two insurance stocks have…

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11% dividend yield! Is the Barratt share price a steal or a value trap?

As headwinds batter the Barratt share price, Andrew Mackie examines whether its attractive dividend yield is sufficient compensation.

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A beaten-down FTSE 100 stock to buy in a heartbeat

As the FTSE 100 slides, Andrew Mackie is hunting for stocks that he believes have been oversold. One diversified business…

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As the boohoo share price drops below 40p, is it a no-brainer buy?

Down 90% from its all-time high, Andrew Mackie examines the outlook for the Boohoo share price.

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