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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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Is there a golden buying opportunity in these cheap shares?

| Ben McPoland

Our writer thinks these cheap shares yielding 5.4% look attractive right now. They may even be a bargain at 78p…

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Enough is enough! Alphabet stock is on sale and I’m buying

| Ben McPoland

This Fool has never owned Alphabet stock in his portfolio. Here's why that's about to change after its recent ChatGPT-related…

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9% yield! This top lithium stock looks like a bargain to me

| Ben McPoland

Sociedad Quimica y Minera de Chile (NYSE:SQM) shares are up 42% over the last 12 months. But I think this…

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Forget dropshipping! I’d rather follow Warren Buffett and build effortless passive income

| Ben McPoland

Dropshipping is touted as a simple passive income idea. Here's why this Fool thinks it's far from passive and would…

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If I could only own 1 UK stock, it would be this

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The list of potential investments I could make in the market is enormous. But what would be the one UK…

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1 FTSE 250 dividend stock I’d buy today!

| Ben McPoland

This top FTSE 250 fund hasn't reduced its payout since 1938. Here's why I'd buy it today to aim for…

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I’m buying this FTSE 100 stock to invest in artificial intelligence!

| Ben McPoland

Artificial intelligence shares have been rocketing in 2023. So I reckon this cheap FTSE 100 stock now remains the best…

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As the FTSE 100 nears 8,000, here’s what I’m doing with my portfolio

| Ben McPoland

The FTSE 100 continues to nudge past record highs. How is this writer positioning his portfolio in light of the…

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This ex-penny stock is up 111% in 6 weeks. Should I buy more?

| Ben McPoland

This former penny stock has rocketed into small-cap status in a matter of weeks. Should I add more shares or…

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I’d put £66 a week into this high-yield property stock for £500 a year in passive income

| Ben McPoland

A lifetime of passive income is attainable with regular weekly investments. I’d invest in this real estate stock to get…

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How a stock market crash could turbocharge my Stocks and Shares ISA

| Ben McPoland

This Fool thinks a market crash could actually benefit his Stocks and Shares ISA. Here's why he thinks this and…

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3 side-hustle stocks I’ve bought for a second income

| Ben McPoland

These three dividend stocks are excellent candidates for generating a second income on the side. All three carry market-beating yields.

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2 artificial intelligence stocks to buy and hold for 10 years!

| Ben McPoland

Artificial intelligence has the potential to transform every industry on the planet. Here's two AI stocks to buy that aren't…

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If I’d invested £5,000 in McDonald’s shares 5 years ago, here’s how much I’d have now

| Ben McPoland

McDonald's shares have outperformed the market for decades. But would I have made any money investing £5,000 in the stock…

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Is this forgotten FTSE 250 stock ‘living on a prayer’?

| Ben McPoland

Hipgnosis Songs Fund (LON:SONG) owns an impressive collection of hits from the likes of Shakira and Jon Bon Jovi. So…

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1 AIM stock under 8p with huge potential upside!

| Ben McPoland

One broker thinks this AIM stock should be valued as a £1bn tech unicorn. That gives it massive potential upside…

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Should I sell my FTSE 100 shares and bank profits?

| Ben McPoland

'Buy low and sell high' goes the old investing motto. So should I sell my FTSE 100 shares and cash…

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1 ex-penny stock that could become a ‘money fountain’

| Ben McPoland

Britain's master investor Jim Mellon thinks that global agriculture is going to be disrupted. This former penny stock is a…

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How I’d invest a £20,000 Stocks and Shares ISA in February

| Ben McPoland

There are still attractive corners of the stock market out there. Here's how I'd invest a £20,000 Stocks and Shares…

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3 no-brainer UK shares to buy in February

| Ben McPoland

Here's my list of three shares to buy in February. I think all of them offer me wealth-enhancing opportunities despite…

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Why I bought Glencore stock in January

| Ben McPoland

The FTSE 100 is packed to the rafters with global mega-miners. Here's why I chose to buy Glencore stock above…

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3 stocks to generate a second income

| Ben McPoland

Investing in dividend shares is a perfect way to generate a second income. Here's three stocks that have major potential…

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Should I buy this FTSE 100 gold stock?

| Ben McPoland

The price of gold surged to an 8-month high in January. Should I buy this FTSE 100 miner in case…

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My top 2 stocks to buy in February

| Ben McPoland

This writer thinks there are some attractive opportunities in the market at the moment. Here's his choice for two quality…

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I’d put £62 a week into this renewable energy stock for £500 a year in passive income

| Ben McPoland

Renewable energy stocks listed in the UK have the potential to generate very attractive levels of passive income. Here's one…

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1 rising penny stock I’d snap up today!

| Ben McPoland

This penny stock is on the rise since the turn of the year. Here's why I'd pounce on some shares…

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2 hidden-gem AIM shares to buy today!

| Ben McPoland

Ben McPoland plans to buy two small-cap shares that are trading for pennies. Both stocks have the potential to trade…

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This FTSE 100 stock has £1bn in Tesla and SpaceX. Is it a buy?

| Ben McPoland

This FTSE 100 stock has around £1bn invested in two companies run by Elon Musk. Is it a buy today,…

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Earnings: why the Diageo share price is falling today

| Ben McPoland

The drinks giant has reported its interim results, and the stock is on the slide. Does the falling Diageo share…

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Dividend stock: I’d buy this passive income machine today

| Ben McPoland

This FTSE 100 dividend stock looks like a bargain to me right now. I wouldn't think twice about adding it…

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My plan to get rich slowly in a Stocks and Shares ISA

| Ben McPoland

Rome wasn't built in a day, and often wealth isn't either. So here's my plan to get rich slowly investing…

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I’d put £76 a week into this top FTSE 100 stock for £500 a year in passive income

| Ben McPoland

Despite nearing a record high, the Footsie is packed with shares that pay attractive dividends. Here’s one stock I’d buy…

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1 penny stock I’d buy and hold till 2030!

| Ben McPoland

This penny stock has some massive long-term drivers working in its favour. Here's why I'd add it to the risky…

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Earnings: why boohoo shares are still out of fashion today

| Ben McPoland

A lacklustre Christmas trading update has sent boohoo shares down today. Ben McPoland asks if it's time for him to…

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Is Moderna stock set for an explosive rise in 2023?

| Ben McPoland

Moderna stock is marching higher today after the company reported positive phase 3 data for its RSV vaccine. Can this…

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Earnings: are Currys shares a bargain buy after mixed Christmas trading?

| Ben McPoland

Ben McPoland reviews the Christmas trading report and assesses whether Currys shares might now be a bargain hiding in plain…

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2 inflation-resistant stocks I’d like to buy right now

| Ben McPoland

These two firms are on my 'stocks to buy' list for when I have more cash to invest. Both seem…

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1 FTSE 100 share I’d buy like there’s no tomorrow

| Ben McPoland

Despite the market's strong start to 2023, I still see a compelling growth opportunity in this FTSE 100 share. Here's…

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3 catalysts for Scottish Mortgage shares to rise in 2023

| Ben McPoland

Scottish Mortgage shares had a dreadful year in 2022, dropping 46%. Can the FTSE 100 trust make a comeback with…

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3 stocks that are untouchable in my Stocks and Shares ISA

| Ben McPoland

Despite his Stocks and Shares ISA dropping 25% in 2022, this Fool isn't selling. Here he highlights three stocks that…

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