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Ben McPoland

Ben McPoland

Ben is an investment writer. He's been managing his own pension and ISA portfolios for a number of years. His approach aims to balance growth and income styles of investing.

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This cheap UK stock could rise 30%, the City says

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Analysts covering Serco Group shares reckon they could rise by over a quarter. But is this UK stock a good…

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If I’d put £10k in Apple stock at the start of 2023, here’s how much I’d have now

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It's been a strong year so far for the tech giants listed on the US exchanges, including Apple stock. But…

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2 top dividend growth stocks that just gave investors a 10% pay rise!

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Our writer looks at two excellent dividend stocks that have recently been rewarding shareholders with very juicy income hikes.

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Will the stock market crash in 2024?

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Ongoing macroeconomic and geopolitical problems aren't the ideal backdrop for the stock market as we head into the New Year.

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I’d drip-feed £75 a week into this FTSE 100 monopoly stock for £1k a year in passive income

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Our writer looks at the merits of investing regularly in this blue-chip dividend stock to aim for a grand a…

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2 monster penny stocks that turned £20k into more than £1m in 20 years!

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These two ex-penny stocks have gone on to create an absolutely mind-blowing level of shareholder value over the past two…

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

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Warren Buffett’s successful eight decades of stock picking has already inspired millions of people around the world to start investing.

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Should I buy FTSE 250 stock FirstGroup in 2024?

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This FTSE 250 high-flyer just posted a solid set of results for the first half of the year and management…

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£5k in an ISA? I’d buy Tesco shares for dividends in 2024

| Ben McPoland

Tesco shares have risen this year as the UK's largest supermarket has cemented its leading position and impressed investors.

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Down 10%! Is this top FTSE 100 share now an early Black Friday bargain?

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FTSE 100 stock Ashtead got hammered last week following a trading update. Is this a golden opportunity for me to…

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Should I buy this FTSE 100 stock after it doubled down on Alphabet shares?

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The hedge fund behind this FTSE 100 stock continues to trade at a significant discount and is tempting this writer…

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Could NIO stock be a millionaire-maker at $7?

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Could investing in NIO stock at $7 make this Fool a fortune? Or are there now too many headwinds facing…

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Why the Scottish Mortgage share price is up 11% in November

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Ben McPoland takes a look at some developments that have pushed the Scottish Mortgage share price up in double-digits this…

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I’d buy 2,890 Aviva shares for £1,000 a year in passive income in 2024

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There are many FTSE 100 stocks offering handsome passive income potential for 2024 and beyond. This insurance giant is certainly…

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2 superb luxury FTSE stocks to buy in 2024?

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Many luxury shares have fallen lately due to fears of belt-tightening among wealthy consumers. I'm wondering which stocks to buy…

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Sell Tesla stock, says HSBC

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This Fool is wondering what to do with his holding in Tesla stock after a top broker recently initiated coverage…

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If I’d put £5k in the ‘Magnificent Seven’ growth stocks in 2020, here’s what I’d have now

| Ben McPoland

Our writer takes a look at how much five grand invested in a group of world-changing US growth stocks would…

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What’s going on with the RC365 share price?

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The RC365 share price has come back down to earth after soaring to quite incredible highs during the middle of…

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As the S&P 500 rises higher, I’m buying cheap FTSE 100 stocks

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Major US indexes just rocketed as concerns about inflation subsided. Here's why I'm ignoring that and targeting cheaper FTSE 100…

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Should I buy more Rolls-Royce shares for 2024?

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Rolls-Royce shares have soared higher than any other FTSE 100 stock in 2023. Should this Fool top up his holding…

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Why did FTSE 250 stock Kainos just crash 20%?

| Ben McPoland

This FTSE 250 software stock plummeted today after a mixed earnings report. Is this an opportunity for me to invest?

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My 3 best-performing stock market investments in 2023

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The stock market has been full of fear and volatility in 2023. Yet some US-listed growth stocks have still performed…

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Invest in TikTok? This FTSE 100 share could be worth considering in 2024

| Ben McPoland

This unique FTSE 100 share gives investors exposure to some world-changing businesses that are yet to list on the public…

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I’d buy 31,300 Lloyds shares for £1,000 a year in passive income

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This FTSE 100 stock looks poised to reward passive income investors over the next few years. Here’s why I'd invest…

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2 magnificent dividend stocks paying recurring passive income

| Ben McPoland

Our writer highlights two world-class dividend stocks that have been rewarding shareholders every year for literally decades.

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3 FTSE defence stocks to consider buying in 2024

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FTSE defence shares have been getting more investor attention in the last couple of years as geopolitical tensions have risen…

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If I’d put £5,000 into Santander shares 3 years ago, here’s how much I’d have now

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Santander shares have risen by around 23% this year. But how much would I have today if I’d invested five…

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Down 15%! Should I buy the dip in the National Grid share price?

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The National Grid share price has been in the doldrums for the past six months. Could this be an opportunity…

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If I’d put £5,000 in boohoo shares 1 year ago, here’s how much I’d have now

| Ben McPoland

Between 2020 and 2022, boohoo shares lost the vast majority of their value. Surely they must have done better over…

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The Haleon share price is stuck at £3! Should I invest?

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The Haleon share price hasn't moved much since last summer. Could this be a good opportunity for me to invest…

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I’m listening to Warren Buffett and buying these cheap UK shares for 2024

| Ben McPoland

Our writer has identified three FTSE 100 shares that look too cheap for him to ignore. And he reckons all…

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Get ready for a stock market rally

| Ben McPoland

This writer thinks a bull market could be set to develop in 2024 and he's been scouting for opportunities in…

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£5k in a Stocks and Shares ISA? 2 red-hot shares I’d buy and keep for decades!

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Here are two stocks that this writer thinks could grow for a long time to come, and deliver handsome returns…

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How I’d invest £500 a month to aim for passive income of £35,464 a year for life

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It’s possible to generate a five-figure passive income sum with consistent monthly payments. The key is to get the ball…

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How I’d build £10,500 of annual passive income from scratch with FTSE 100 shares

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By taking a long-term approach to investing in the FTSE 100, this writer believes he could realistically aim for a…

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I’d aim for a million buying only 10 shares in 2024

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The stock market isn't a get-rich-quick scheme. It takes years to build wealth. But this investor believes it's realistic for…

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Could buying NIO shares at $7 be like investing in Tesla in 2010?

| Ben McPoland

NIO shares have struggled badly recently. But could this now be a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to buy the stock for Tesla-eque…

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Is the Tesco share price in danger?

| Ben McPoland

There is evidence that shoppers are spending less money on groceries due to weight-loss medications. Is this a danger to…

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3 top UK AI stocks to buy for the artificial intelligence revolution

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Ben McPoland highlights three London-listed stocks to buy to gain exposure to possibly the greatest mega-trend of the next few…

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The London Stock Exchange is in a “doom loop”! Here’s 1 UK share I’m buying anyway

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There's been some alarming talk surrounding the London Stock Exchange this year. Here's one UK stock I'd buy despite the…

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