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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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Investing Articles

Here’s why BAE Systems’ share price just hit a 52-week high!

| Ben McPoland

After rocketing to a fresh all-time high in the FTSE 100 index, the BAE Systems share price is now closing…

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More bad news! Is it now game over for Tesla stock?

| Ben McPoland

Tesla stock is still trading at a mighty premium, despite more recent negative developments. Yet there are some bright spots…

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3 reasons to consider HSBC shares for passive income

| Ben McPoland

Aiming to generate extra passive income? This writer thinks HSBC shares from the FTSE 100 index are worth a look…

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£10,000 invested in Apple stock 3 months ago is now worth…

| Ben McPoland

This writer is wondering if he should add Apple to his Stocks and Shares ISA portfolio while it's currently under…

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3 growth stocks that have rocketed more than 100% in 2025! 

| Ben McPoland

Our writer takes a look at three red-hot growth stocks that have more than doubled this year to see if…

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Billionaire Bill Ackman just added this ‘800-pound gorilla’ to his FTSE 100-listed fund

| Ben McPoland

FTSE 100 investment trust Pershing Square has just opportunistically added this S&P 500 stock to its portfolio, and our writer…

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2 unique FTSE 100 investment trusts to consider for a Stocks and Shares ISA

| Ben McPoland

Our writer highlights a pair of Footsie investment trusts from his Stocks and Shares ISA portfolio he's bullish on right…

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£10,000 invested in NIO stock 2 months ago is now worth…

| Ben McPoland

NIO stock has been doing what it does best lately, which is falling. Has it now reached a point where…

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5 reasons to consider Nvidia for a Stocks and Shares ISA

| Ben McPoland

Have Nvidia shares peaked at around $132? Our writer thinks not and reckons they’re still worthy of consideration for an…

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This Nvidia-backed stock just reported 420% growth! Should I buy it?

| Ben McPoland

Nvidia has been topping up its stake in new IPO firm CoreWeave (NASDAQ:CRWV). Should I buy this AI growth stock…

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I asked ChatGPT for the best 3 S&P 500 stocks and it said this (again)…

| Ben McPoland

At the start of 2025, this Fool picked three S&P 500 stocks to beat the market over the next five…

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£20,000 invested in the FTSE 250 just 6 weeks ago would now be worth…

| Ben McPoland

This investor takes a look at the FTSE 250's best-performing stock over the past six weeks. Is it a buy…

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$850bn by 2040! Should I buy quantum computing stocks for my Stocks and Shares ISA?

| Ben McPoland

Quantum computing is projected to become a massive growth industry. But are today's pureplay shares too risky for my Stocks…

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3 reasons why now’s a great time to start investing in the stock market

| Ben McPoland

Despite the stock market recovering from the massive drop in early April, there are still plenty of cheap shares knocking…

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I’m listening to billionaire Warren Buffett in today’s stock market

| Ben McPoland

I think Warren Buffett's wise words can still inform investing decisions, even when it involves stocks the 'Sage of Omaha'…

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4,000 shares of Tesco could pay this much passive income…

| Ben McPoland

Are Tesco shares worth considering for passive income right now? Ben McPoland takes a closer look at this FTSE 100…

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2 stocks to consider buying while they’re this cheap

| Ben McPoland

Our writer likes the look of two stocks that are down between 20% and 49%. He thinks both are worth…

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Up 49%! But have I backed the wrong horse in my Stocks and Shares ISA? 

| Ben McPoland

I bought this speculative growth stock for my ISA portfolio and it's doing very well. So why does this return…

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£10,000 invested in Tesla stock 1 week ago is now worth…

| Ben McPoland

Tesla stock has been continuing its habit of a lifetime, which is to display incredible volatility in very short spaces…

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Here’s why UK stock Serco jumped 7% in the FTSE 250 today

| Ben McPoland

This writer looks at why the Serco share price rose in the mid-cap index today. Does this UK stock interest…

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£20,000 invested in the FTSE 100 would pay a second income of…

| Ben McPoland

For investors looking to generate a second income from the stock market, the UK's blue-chip index still takes some beating.

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This S&P 500 dividend stock has crashed 48% and now has a P/E of 13!

| Ben McPoland

One blue-chip dividend stock from the S&P 500 index has lost nearly half its value in just four weeks. Is…

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Should I buy the most popular FTSE 100 stock on AJ Bell?

| Ben McPoland

Our writer can see the appeal of this recently popular dividend stock from the FTSE 100 index. But will he…

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3 top growth stocks driving wealth in my Stocks and Shares ISA

| Ben McPoland

Our writer shines a light on a trio of outperforming growth firms in his Stocks and Shares ISA portfolio. They're…

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The S&P 500’s suddenly on fire! What’s going on?

| Ben McPoland

S&P 500 growth stock Tesla briefly returned to a $1trn valuation yesterday as the US index surged yet again. Ben…

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Now down 46%, this FTSE small-cap stock looks a steal to me at 463p

| Ben McPoland

Our writer sets out the bullish investment case for this UK small-cap stock, despite it struggling in the FTSE AIM…

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£20,000 Stocks and Shares ISA: how long would it take to reach £1 million?

| Ben McPoland

This writer considers how long it would take an investor to reach a seven-figure sum by maxing out their Stocks…

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Down 99%, this stock has been crushed by AI and is now a penny share!

| Ben McPoland

Chegg has gone from being a fast-growth tech stock to a penny share trading for less than $1 in the…

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2 top dividend stocks to consider for passive income in May

| Ben McPoland

Our writer thinks these two shares are well worth checking out for investors targeting a growing stream of passive income…

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5 FTSE 100 shares driving wealth in my Stocks and Shares ISA

| Ben McPoland

Many FTSE 100 shares are doing very well this year in the face of upheaval. Ben McPoland highlights a cheap…

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100 shares of Greggs at its IPO would have turned into… 

| Ben McPoland

Our writer takes a look at how well Greggs shares have done over the past 40 years, before considering whether…

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How should I invest to build retirement wealth in a SIPP for a child?

| Ben McPoland

Ben McPoland explains how he plans to adapt his investing strategy in order to more reliably build wealth for his…

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Up 900% in 2 years, this former penny stock is on fire! Should I buy it?

| Ben McPoland

Unfortunately, I missed out on the truly stellar gains of this ex-penny stock. Is now the time to make amends…

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As CEO Warren Buffett steps down, should I buy Berkshire Hathaway shares?

| Ben McPoland

Warren Buffett’s generated enormous returns for long-term Berkshire shareholders. Should I become one after a 5% dip in the stock?

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Should I buy Roblox for my Stocks and Shares ISA?

| Ben McPoland

Our writer considered this metaverse company a few months ago but didn't add it to his ISA. Now it's near…

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2 stocks to consider after the Marks & Spencer cyberattack

| Ben McPoland

Hacking is on the rise and is being fuelled by artificial intelligence. Here are two stocks to consider from the…

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This FTSE 250 growth trust just loaded up on these 2 top S&P 500 stocks

| Ben McPoland

Our writer noticed that this FTSE 250 investment trust has just scooped up a couple of quality US growth stocks.…

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Tesla vs Ferrari: which stock is leading the race in 2025?

| Ben McPoland

This writer digs into the Q1 numbers to see whether his decision to choose Ferrari over Tesla stock has been…

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Down 26% in 3 months! What’s going on with the Alphabet share price?

| Ben McPoland

Stock market investors sold off Alphabet (NASDAQ:GOOG) shares heavily yesterday. Is this a worry or a timely buying opportunity to…

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Could buying Palantir stock today be like investing in Nvidia in 2020?

| Ben McPoland

This writer thinks that AI-driven company Palantir is exceptional and exciting, but does he think the same thing about the…

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