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Ben McPoland

Ben is an investment writer who has contributed more than 2,000 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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3 UK shares going ex-dividend this week

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Ben McPoland spotlights three dividend shares from across the FTSE 100, FTSE 250, and AIM All-Share indexes that are due…

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2 small-cap stocks to consider buying on the London Stock Exchange

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The London Stock Exchange is home to many interesting companies, including these two smaller ones that are both growing nicely.

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2 UK stocks that might do well in an ISA during a recession

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Our writer highlights a couple of stocks that might make decent additions to an ISA portfolio during any economic downturn…

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Meet the penny stock yielding 5% that banks think can surge 58%

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This penny stock is suffering from the UK's construction industry downturn, but analysts reckon it's undervalued at current levels.

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I’m avoiding this iconic FTSE 250 stock in September

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This FTSE 250 company has a storied history and a household name brand. So, why am I avoiding it while…

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Looking for gold stocks? Consider buying this UK small-cap at 345p

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Our writer thinks this AIM stock might be one to consider buying as a diversified way to tap into the…

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1 top S&P 500 stock on my ISA radar

| Ben McPoland

While most investors want their stocks to keep going up, this writer is hoping one S&P 500 name in his…

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Meet the British billionaire who says the AI stock market bubble will pop

| Ben McPoland

This investor thinks one part of the stock market is set to boom, with tens of billions of robots doing…

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1 FTSE 250 tech stock that could surge 120%, according to this bank

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Most City experts reckon this FTSE tech stock from the mid-cap index is incredibly undervalued. Ben McPoland takes a closer…

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Up 60%, but this investment trust is still packed with value stocks!

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Despite rising strongly and benefitting from a turnaround in Chinese stocks, this technology trust seems to offer a lot of…

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2 top FTSE stocks set to thrive as Asia booms

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Our writer spotlights a pair of stocks -- one from the FTSE 100, the other, the FTSE 250 -- that…

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3 iShares ETFs to consider in September (hint: not the FTSE 100 or S&P 500)

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Ben McPoland highlights three exchange-traded funds that focus on different themes associated with the global technology revolution.

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Meet the monster stock that continues to crush the FTSE 100 index

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The FTSE 100 is home to a handful of winning stocks that aren't exactly household names. Here's one of the…

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2 top FTSE 250 investment trusts to consider for passive income

| Ben McPoland

This pair of quality FTSE 250 stocks offer investors passive income growth opportunities from both the UK and across Asia…

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Want to start investing? 3 questions to ask first

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Ben McPoland highlights a dividend-focused ETF that might be suitable for newer and risk-averse investors to consider.

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I asked ChatGPT for the best FTSE 250 comeback stock. Here’s what it said

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Our writer turned to AI assistant ChatGPT to narrow down FTSE 250 candidates that could be set for a rip-roaring…

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1 world-class growth firm I’m tempted to buy for my Stocks and Shares ISA

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Ben McPoland outlines five reasons why he's tempted to add this growth stock back into his Stocks and Shares ISA…

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1 top-notch growth stock to consider buying in September

| Ben McPoland

Despite being dubbed the 'Amazon of Asia', this growth stock still appears to be flying under the radar at $28…

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If I could only own 1 stock from Bill Ackman’s FTSE 100 fund, it would be this…

| Ben McPoland

Find out which world-class growth share our writer would own above all others from the portfolio of FTSE 100-listed Pershing…

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3 growth stocks this top FTSE 100 trust has been snapping up

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Ben McPoland checks out a trio of top growth stocks recently bought by Scottish Mortgage to see which one --…

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This dirt cheap FTSE 100 stock could jump 43%, says this broker 

| Ben McPoland

While this FTSE 100 dividend stock has long looked like a possible bargain to me, I continue to have some…

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Prediction: 2 FTSE 100 shares forecast to outperform Rolls-Royce

| Ben McPoland

City analysts remain optimistic about Rolls-Royce shares. But they're even more bullish on this pair of FTSE 100 shares.

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2 penny shares to consider for an ISA in September

| Ben McPoland

While these penny shares couldn't be more different, profitability is on the horizon for both. This could set the scene…

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2 top dividend stocks to consider for passive income in September

| Ben McPoland

This pair of FTSE 100 stocks could provide investors with a lucrative stream of rising dividend income long into the…

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Forecast: here’s what £20,000 in Palantir stock could be worth by 2026

| Ben McPoland

A £20,00 investment in Palantir stock has already grown to more than £200,000 in just two years! What about the…

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Here’s why retail stocks sold off heavily in the FTSE 100 today

| Ben McPoland

The share prices of Kingfisher, Associated British Foods, and Games Workshop all fell in the FTSE 100 index today. What's…

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New £47m SpaceX order! Is Filtronic worth considering for a Stocks and Shares ISA?

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This UK small-cap flew 8% higher today after bagging yet another order with SpaceX. Does this make it a candidate…

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Up 37% in less than 2 weeks! Is NIO stock set for a stunning comeback?

| Ben McPoland

NIO (NYSE:NIO) stock’s been rising quietly over the past year, though it still has some way to go to reclaim…

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My top FTSE 100 stock to consider for a SIPP

| Ben McPoland

Our writer explains why he thinks this growth-oriented investment trust from the FTSE 100 is a potential match made in…

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Should I buy more BAE Systems shares while they’re down 11%?

| Ben McPoland

While BAE Systems shares have absolutely trounced the FTSE 100 index since 2022, they’ve hit some recent selling pressure.

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Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang says buying this stock could be a smart move

| Ben McPoland

The founder of the world's largest company reckons this growth stock is world-class. But is it worth a look at…

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2 fintech shares to check out on the London Stock Exchange

| Ben McPoland

Our writer spotlights two UK growth shares on the London Stock Exchange that are each tackling a different corner of…

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Is Revolut a risk to the Lloyds share price?

| Ben McPoland

Revolut’s aiming to get a full banking licence. With 10m+ UK customers already on its books, our writer asks if…

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Here’s why artificial intelligence (AI) could make passive income more important

| Ben McPoland

This writer thinks owning a portfolio of dividend shares that pay passive income could be a smart move in the…

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Could this penny stock be a millionaire-maker at 7p?

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The extremely disruptive industry that this under-the-radar UK penny stock's operating in could be worth as much as $200bn by…

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2 unique investment trusts to consider for an ISA

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Ben McPoland shines a spotlight on a pair of very different trusts that could provide opportunities for growth inside a…

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Will Rachel Reeves help rescue these 2 struggling FTSE stocks?

| Ben McPoland

This writer wonders whether a possible announcement by the Chancellor later this year might boost this pair of FTSE shares.

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How 129 words just wiped 40% off this FTSE 250 stock!

| Ben McPoland

Does the 40% drop in the WH Smith (LON:SMWH) share price present an obvious dip-buying opportunity? Or is this FTSE…

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3 stocks that could be huge market winners, says this ex-FTSE 100 fund manager

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This top-rated fund manager has identified a trio of growth firms that could be future stars of the stock market.…

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This UK growth stock could turn £7,000 into nearly £10,000, says 1 bank

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Ben McPoland likes the look of this UK growth stock and thinks it has potential. But will he buy it…

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