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Ben McPoland

Ben is an investment writer who has contributed more than 1,800 articles for The Motley Fool UK. He has been managing his own ISA and SIPP portfolios for over a decade, focusing on high-quality companies benefitting from powerful growth trends. His favourite investing quote comes from Peter Lynch: “The real key to making money in stocks is not to get scared out of them.”

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Should I sell my Rolls-Royce shares in 2026?

| Ben McPoland

This writer is wondering what to do with his Rolls-Royce shares after an incredible three-year run. Is it finally time…

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£5,000 invested in Aston Martin shares at the start of 2025 is now worth…

| Ben McPoland

Aston Martin entered 2025 with its shares languishing in the FTSE 250. Has this year actually treated the James Bond…

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Is this ex-penny stock ready for blast-off at 85p?

| Ben McPoland

This unique former penny stock has skyrocketed nearly 200% since the summer of 2023. But still under £1, might it…

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2 top growth stocks to consider buying for an ISA in 2026

| Ben McPoland

Looking for stocks to buy in 2026? Here's a pair of cheap shares that appear to have plenty of high-quality…

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£5,000 invested into Greggs shares at the start of 2025 is now worth…

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After a year to forget for those holding Greggs shares, might 2026 finally serve up something tastier for investors? Ben…

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This FTSE 250 stock could rocket 49%, say brokers

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Ben McPoland takes a closer look at a market-leading FTSE 250 company that generates plenty of cash and has begun…

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£5,000 invested in Tesco shares at the start of 2025 is now worth…

| Ben McPoland

Tesco shares have enjoyed a very strong run over the past couple of years. But where next for this FTSE…

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A SpaceX IPO could light a fire under this FTSE 100 stock

| Ben McPoland

Shareholders of this FTSE 100 investment trust may have just got an early Christmas present from Space Exploration Technologies (SpaceX).

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2 stocks I wouldn’t touch with a bargepole today in my ISA and SIPP

| Ben McPoland

The following two stocks have a history of being incredibly popular with retail investors. So why is this writer avoiding…

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Did Donald Trump just deliver fantastic news for Nvidia stock?

| Ben McPoland

With artificial intelligence chip sales set to resume in China, is Nvidia stock worth looking at while it's trading under…

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British billionaire has 61% of his hedge fund in these 3 S&P 500 stocks 

| Ben McPoland

This world-class hedge fund manager only invests in companies with extremely wide moats. Which three S&P 500 stocks currently dominate…

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7 moves I’ve just made in my Stocks and Shares ISA

| Ben McPoland

I've been harvesting some gains recently in my Stocks and Shares ISA. Here are the four names I've been buying…

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If the stock market crashes in 2026, I’ll buy these 2 shares like there’s no tomorrow

| Ben McPoland

These two shares have already fallen 25%+ in recent weeks. So why is this writer wating for a stock market…

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Should I scoop up some Magnum Ice Cream shares for my ISA? 

| Ben McPoland

The world's largest ice cream business started trading on the London Stock Exchange today. Is this the next buy for…

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Up 95% since January, this FTSE 250 stock is a whisker away from the FTSE 100

| Ben McPoland

This FTSE 250 stock has already nearly doubled year to date, but analysts at JP Morgan Cazenove reckon it could…

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1 global luxury ETF to check out on the London Stock Exchange

| Ben McPoland

A $5.9trn billionaire boom is set to turbocharge luxury spending, making this ETF on the London Stock Exchange look very…

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My top growth stock to consider buying and holding until 2035

| Ben McPoland

Find out why this growth stock down 19% is Ben McPoland's top pick to consider buying today and holding tightly…

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2 investment trusts from the FTSE 250 worth digging into for passive income

| Ben McPoland

Plenty of FTSE 250 investment trusts offer dividend growth potential over the long run. So why does this writer like…

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2 FTSE 100 shares I like better than Rolls-Royce right now

| Ben McPoland

This writer owns Rolls-Royce shares and is very happy with their blockbuster performance. But which two Footsie shares does he…

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1 unloved AIM stock worth checking out for an ISA or SIPP

| Ben McPoland

Shares of this well-known drinks maker are down 70% since Christmas 2021. So why does this writer think they have…

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1 top FTSE 100 share I keep buying for my kid’s ISA

| Ben McPoland

Find out why this high-quality FTSE 100 investment trust made the cut for inclusion in my daughter's Junior Stocks and…

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Forecast: in 12 months, £7,000 invested in Nvidia stock could be worth…

| Ben McPoland

With fears rising over a potential artificial intelligence bubble, do Wall Street analysts still see any value in Nvidia stock…

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This 34p penny share could rocket 117%, says 1 broker

| Ben McPoland

While this UK penny share is down 91% since 2021, one analyst team thinks it's now far too cheap at…

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£5,000 invested in Greggs shares 1 week ago is now worth…

| Ben McPoland

After a year to forget for Greggs shareholders, there was finally some good news for this unloved FTSE 250 stock…

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How much do you need in an ISA to target a £5,333 monthly passive income?

| Ben McPoland

Our writer highlights a bargain FTSE 250 stock trading at an 11-year low -- one that could help supercharge an…

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Here’s why Palantir stock dropped 16% in the S&P 500 in November 

| Ben McPoland

Artificial intelligence stock Palantir just had its worst month since August 2023. At $168, is it now cheap enough for…

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I asked ChatGPT for the most powerful monopoly growth stock on Earth and it said…

| Ben McPoland

The world-class company behind this growth stock is the only one providing the equipment needed to make all advanced AI…

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This FTSE 250 trust down 50% is under attack by an activist investor!

| Ben McPoland

An activist hedge fund wants the entire board gone from this FTSE 250 investment trust. What on earth's going on?…

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Billionaire Bill Ackman is hunting for bargains for his FTSE 100 trust

| Ben McPoland

This star hedge fund manager is known for snapping up bargains, and he recently said he's got his eye on…

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Is ITV’s 6.1% dividend yield a tempting passive income opportunity?

| Ben McPoland

This well-known FTSE 250 stock is trading cheaply and sporting a market-beating dividend yield. Should I snap it up while…

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Here are the 2026 and 2027 dividend forecasts for Tesco shares

| Ben McPoland

Tesco shares have been on fire over the past couple of years. But after the rise, does this FTSE 100…

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I asked ChatGPT if I made a big mistake buying this 10p penny stock

| Ben McPoland

Is a 24% fall in this penny stock anything to worry about? Or should I use this dip to buy…

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3 FTSE 100 stocks pumping out passive income for over 10 years

| Ben McPoland

This trio of FTSE 100 stocks sport dividend yields between 4.6% and 9%. But are they worth considering for their…

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Up 57% in a day! Is Boohoo now a no-brainer value stock at 18p?

| Ben McPoland

It seems strange calling Boohoo a value stock given its past as a high-growth online retailer. But it's dirt cheap…

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I asked ChatGPT how long it could take to become a Stocks and Shares ISA millionaire…

| Ben McPoland

Is it realistic to aim to become one of the 5,000+ investors who have successfully built seven-figure Stocks and Shares…

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Will Rachel Reeves’ £8,000 Cash ISA cut boost UK stocks?

| Ben McPoland

Our writer highlights a UK stocks index tracker that has absolutely wiped the floor with cash returns over the past…

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2 cheap FTSE 250 stocks to consider putting under the Christmas tree

| Ben McPoland

Looking for cheap dividend stocks for an ISA in December? Ben McPoland highlights two passive income ideas from the FTSE…

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£5,000 in a SIPP? Here’s how it could snowball into £360k

| Ben McPoland

Ben McPoland shows how taking advantage of the SIPP tax relief with modest monthly contributions can build towards an attractive…

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Here’s why Pets at Home stock topped the FTSE 250 today (then didn’t)

| Ben McPoland

Could Pets at Home be a lucrative turnaround stock in the making? Our writer looks at the reason for its…

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Is the Aston Martin share price a generational bargain at 59p?

| Ben McPoland

Ben McPoland is wondering whether there's an outside chance that the bullet-riddled Aston Martin share price will do a Rolls-Royce.

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