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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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2 relentless UK stocks thrashing the FTSE 100!

| Ben McPoland

These world-class FTSE 100 heavyweights are investing heavily for future growth. Shareholders are benefiting as both stocks continue to outperform.

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Should I buy the 2023 dip in FTSE 100 stocks? Here’s what the charts say

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FTSE 100 stocks have fallen quite heavily this year. Ben McPoland takes a look at the charts to see whether…

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I’d buy 368 shares of this high-yield FTSE 250 stock for £1,000 a year in passive income

| Ben McPoland

The FTSE 250 is struggling due to its links with the British economy. However, the index contains quality dividend stocks…

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Is Tesco stock a buy for passive income today? Here’s what the charts say

| Ben McPoland

Ben McPoland goes through visual depictions of different financial metrics to assess whether Tesco stock is worth buying for the…

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Near 52-week lows, is the Diageo share price dip a buying opportunity?

| Ben McPoland

The Diageo share price has dropped nearly 5% in a month. Why is it languishing near a one-year low and…

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3 of the ‘safest’ dividend stocks on the planet

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Not all dividend stocks are created equal. Some have payouts that appear far safer than others. Ben McPoland looks at…

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Down 70% to 62p! Is this unloved penny stock set for a massive rebound?

| Ben McPoland

This 62p penny stock has been crushed recently due to the Hollywood strikes. But they won't last forever and this…

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2 superb FTSE 100 stocks to buy before the next bull market!

| Ben McPoland

Thinking about which stocks to buy this summer? Our writer explains why he's buying these two FTSE 100 shares ready…

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36% discount! Here’s the next FTSE 100 stock I’m buying in August

| Ben McPoland

Ben McPoland sets out the case for investing in this unique FTSE 100 company run by a famous US billionaire…

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If I’d put £5k in Lloyds stock 3 years ago, how much passive income would I have now?

| Ben McPoland

Lloyds stock was languishing at 28p three years ago. Here's how much passive income I'd have today following a five…

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I’d snap up cheap BAE Systems shares at £10 today!

| Ben McPoland

BAE Systems shares have delivered handsome returns over the last year and are currently priced at £10. Here's why I…

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Should I sell my Tesla shares in case Elon Musk has a cage fight?

| Ben McPoland

It's still possible that Elon Musk takes on Mark Zuckerberg in an MMA contest. Should I dump my Tesla shares…

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I’d buy 9,100 shares of this rising penny stock for £1,000 a year in passive income

| Ben McPoland

This penny stock in the pawnbroking industry has jumped 17% in 2023. Here's why I think it could deliver both…

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1 excellent FTSE 250 stock I’d buy in August without hesitation

| Ben McPoland

This writer is extremely bullish on one well-known FTSE 250 stock that has long delivered handsome returns for shareholders.

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No ISA savings? I’d follow these 3 Warren Buffett tips to get richer

| Ben McPoland

Warren Buffett has made an incredible fortune in the stock market. Ben McPoland explains how he'd tap into his accumulated…

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Is Rolls-Royce stock a buy after surging past £2? Here’s what the charts say

| Ben McPoland

Rolls-Royce stock has been on fire so far this year and has now gone above the £2 barrier for the…

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These 2 FTSE 100 stocks have outperformed Amazon over 10 years!

| Ben McPoland

Our writer looks at a couple of FTSE 100 stocks that have performed better than the world's largest e-commerce company…

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Nearing 5-year lows, here’s what the charts say for BT shares

| Ben McPoland

Ben McPoland looks at certain financial metrics to assess whether BT shares are worth buying while they're near multi-year lows.

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The stock market could crash 64%, says this veteran investor

| Ben McPoland

One experienced investor reckons a dramatic stock market crash might be on the horizon. Here’s what I make of this…

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Turning an empty ISA portfolio into a rising second income of £27,500 a year!

| Ben McPoland

There are now thousands of ISA millionaires in the UK. So the roadmap to earning a substantial second income from…

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3 top investment trusts for the artificial intelligence revolution

| Ben McPoland

There are many investment trusts in the UK that are benefiting from the rise of AI stocks. Here are three…

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2 ‘hidden’ AI stocks in the FTSE 100

| Ben McPoland

Here are two Footsie companies that are set to benefit from the rise of artificial intelligence yet aren't generally considered…

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£20 a day invested in the stock market could create passive income of £43k a year!

| Ben McPoland

Investing just £15 a day in the stock market could create a massive passive income stream in future thanks to…

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Why are WPP shares tanking 7% in the FTSE 100?

| Ben McPoland

WPP shares have now lost nearly a quarter of their value in just the last six months. Is this an…

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Why are F&C Investment Trust shares not beating the FTSE All-World index?

| Ben McPoland

F&C Investment Trust shares are down slightly after the company reported that it had failed to beat the benchmark in…

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9.1% yield! But is British American Tobacco stock worth the risk?

| Ben McPoland

British American Tobacco stock is forecast to keep delivering hefty dividend payments. Should I invest today for passive income?

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Forget Rolls-Royce! I’m buying this FTSE 250 stock in August for passive income

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Ben McPoland explains why he's planning to invest additional money in this high-yielding FTSE 250 investment trust this summer.

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Building a £1.1m portfolio with compound interest in a Stocks and Shares ISA!

| Ben McPoland

New figures from HMRC reveal that the number of Stocks and Shares ISA millionaires in the UK has ballooned to…

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My top 3 passive income shares to buy in August

| Ben McPoland

General market weakness continues to make many stocks look attractively priced. Here are three dividend shares to buy in August.

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Turning a £0 ISA into a £10,500 second income in 12 years with LSE shares!

| Ben McPoland

Here's how it's possible to start with nothing and still build a substantial second income investing in discounted UK shares.

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My top UK stock to buy in 2023 is up 21%!

| Ben McPoland

Our writer revisits his top British stock to buy for 2023 and asks if he'd still invest in this FTSE…

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What on earth’s going on with the RC365 share price?

| Ben McPoland

Ben McPoland explains some of the recent movements in the RC365 share price and flags up the perils of hyped-up…

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Surprise! A once-in-a-decade chance to turn £30K into ultra-high-yield passive income

| Ben McPoland

The UK stock market hasn't traded this cheaply for a very long time. Here's why this could be an unmissable…

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Get ready for another stock market crash

| Ben McPoland

This writer thinks two things could trigger a stock market crash this year. Here's how he's preparing in case the…

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This ex-penny stock just paid its first ever dividend. Here’s how much

| Ben McPoland

Ben McPoland takes a look at a former penny stock whose revenue has just jumped 52% after securing a handful…

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Should I buy Rightmove shares at £5 after strong earnings?

| Ben McPoland

Rightmove shares fell 2.5% on Friday morning, despite the online property website recording its highest first-half revenue growth since 2018.

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Is Rolls-Royce set to become a dividend darling again?

| Ben McPoland

Rolls-Royce shares rocketed this week as the engineering firm upgraded its profit forecast. Can shareholders now expect the dividend to…

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Is now the time to buy Frasers Group shares as profits rise 97%?

| Ben McPoland

Frasers Group shares have risen very strongly over the last five years and the retailer is now posting strong and…

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I’d buy 2,750 Aviva shares for £1,000 a year in passive income

| Ben McPoland

Aviva shares are carrying a massive dividend yield today and are as cheap as chips. Here's why I'd add them…

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Is this a golden opportunity for me to buy Fresnillo shares?

| Ben McPoland

Fresnillo shares have largely disappointed in recent years. But the Mexican miner appears in good shape after reporting its Q2…

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