Ben McPoland, Author at The Motley Fool UK

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Meet the stock that’s skyrocketed into the top 10 of this FTSE 100 fund

11 September, 2025 | Ben McPoland

This growth stock has jumped more than 150% since April, putting it among some heavy hitters in this FTSE 100…

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Down 27%, this world-class growth stock now looks very attractive

9 September, 2025 | Ben McPoland

This near-monopoly growth stock is both central to the artificial intelligence revolution and trading at a very reasonable valuation.

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Hedge funds have been gobbling up this FTSE 100 stock that’s down 51%

9 September, 2025 | Ben McPoland

Our writer is wondering whether he should follow hedge funds and buy the worst-performing stock in the FSTE 100 index…

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Here’s a 5-stock portfolio to consider to aim for £1k a month in passive income

9 September, 2025 | Ben McPoland

Taken together, this quintet of top FTSE 100 dividend shares offers a far higher passive income yield than the index…

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1 growth firm to consider for a Stocks and Shares ISA at $48!

8 September, 2025 | Ben McPoland

Our writer explains why he's bullish on this healthcare disruptor in his Stocks and Shares ISA, despite it whipsawing wildly…

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3 key things to know before you start investing for passive income

8 September, 2025 | Ben McPoland

Want to start investing to build a sizeable portfolio and second income? Here are some important considerations to take on…

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3 UK shares going ex-dividend this week

8 September, 2025 | Ben McPoland

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

7 September, 2025 | Ben McPoland

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

7 September, 2025 | Ben McPoland

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%

7 September, 2025 | Ben McPoland

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

6 September, 2025 | Ben McPoland

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

5 September, 2025 | Ben McPoland

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

5 September, 2025 | 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

4 September, 2025 | 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

2 September, 2025 | Ben McPoland

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!

31 August, 2025 | Ben McPoland

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

31 August, 2025 | Ben McPoland

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)

31 August, 2025 | Ben McPoland

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

31 August, 2025 | Ben McPoland

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

31 August, 2025 | 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

30 August, 2025 | Ben McPoland

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

30 August, 2025 | Ben McPoland

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

30 August, 2025 | Ben McPoland

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

30 August, 2025 | 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…

30 August, 2025 | 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

29 August, 2025 | Ben McPoland

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

29 August, 2025 | 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

28 August, 2025 | 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

28 August, 2025 | 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

28 August, 2025 | 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

27 August, 2025 | Ben McPoland

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