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Charlie Carman

Charlie Carman

Charlie formerly worked at the Bank of England and is a qualified lawyer with expertise in intellectual property and technology disputes. He currently writes on a freelance basis, specialising in financial markets and investing.

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The Rolls-Royce share price growth story in 4 simple charts

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The Rolls-Royce share price has soared since the pandemic. These four charts help to explain the company's success and continued…

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Investing Articles

If I’d put £5k in a FTSE 100 index fund 10 years ago, here’s what I’d have now!

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Charlie Carman explores the performance of the FTSE 100 index over the past decade and the merits of passive versus…

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3 cheap stocks to consider buying for the AI revolution

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Investors looking for AI stocks to buy might be worried about high valuations amid current market euphoria, but these three…

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£20k in savings? Here’s how much passive income I’d earn from these 7 dividend shares

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Charlie Carman explains how he'd target a mighty passive income stream by investing an entire ISA allowance in a diversified…

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Are Raspberry Pi shares a once-in-a-lifetime chance to get rich?

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With Raspberry Pi shares surging after a successful IPO, could this UK tech startup offer a long-term wealth creation opportunity…

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How to earn a lifelong second income from dividend stocks in 5 simple steps!

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Dividend investors can earn a second income from the stock market for life. Here's a five-step plan to consider following…

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Here’s how investing £10 a day could create passive income of £27,573 a year!

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Charlie Carman explains how he'd build a sizeable passive income portfolio over time by investing a tenner a day in…

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Near a 52-week low, here’s where I see the Diageo share price ending 2024

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The Diageo share price has fallen 8% this year, but could the FTSE 100 alcoholic drinks company bounce back in…

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Near a 52-week low, I wouldn’t touch this FTSE 100 stock with a bargepole!

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This FTSE 100 stock has crashed by 71% over five years. Although it might look like a bargain, our writer…

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Here’s where I see the Legal & General share price ending 2024

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After a choppy start to the year, Charlie Carman explores where the Legal & General share price could go over…

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£5,000 in savings? Here’s how I’d try and turn that into a £308 monthly passive income

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It's possible to create a lifelong passive income stream from a well-chosen portfolio of dividend shares. Here's how I'd invest…

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Investing Articles

The ‘dinosaur’ FTSE 100 index is starting to roar

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The FTSE 100 index has often been derided in recent years, but UK large-cap stocks are beginning to show encouraging…

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If I’d put £3,000 in Nvidia stock 18 months ago, here’s what I’d have now

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Nvidia stock's been one of the hottest AI investments since late 2022. Our writer takes a closer look at the…

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No savings at 30? Here’s how I’d start investing in a Stocks and Shares ISA

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Charlie Carman explains why it's never too late to start investing in a Stocks and Shares ISA, even if it…

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Here’s where I see the Rolls-Royce share price ending 2024

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It was last year's top FTSE 100 performer, but where could the Rolls-Royce share price be headed by the end…

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Investing Articles

This ex-penny stock has an 8.3% yield and recovery potential!

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This former penny stock has fallen 34% in a year, but a juicy dividend yield and the potential for a…

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1 dividend superstar that could electrify a passive income portfolio!

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This FTSE 100 stock has strong defensive qualities and an excellent dividend history. Here's why passive income investors should consider…

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Will the stock market crash in May? Here’s what the charts say

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UK shares have enjoyed a strong 2024 so far, but should investors start bracing for a stock market crash this…

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2 FTSE 100 shares I’d buy for the artificial intelligence (AI) boom!

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Many investors overlook FTSE 100 companies when seeking exposure to the artificial intelligence sector, but these British AI stocks are…

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£20,000 in cash? Here’s how I’d aim for £10,000 in annual passive income!

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Our writer explains how he'd maximise his investment allowance in a Stocks and Shares ISA to target £10k in tax-free…

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If I’d put £1k in Games Workshop shares 5 years ago, here’s how much I’d have now!

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Games Workshop shares have proved to be a stellar investment in recent years. Charlie Carman examines whether this trend can…

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Here’s what a FTSE 100 exit could mean for the Shell share price

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As the oil major suggests quitting London for New York, Charlie Carman considers what impact such a move could have…

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1 FTSE dividend stock I’d put 100% of my money into for passive income!

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If I could invest in just one stock to generate a regular passive income stream, I'd choose this FTSE 100…

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Is the Rolls-Royce share price running out of steam?

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The Rolls-Royce share price has enjoyed a remarkable rally since late 2022, but there are fears that further positive potential…

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At a 10-year low, here’s what the charts say for this FTSE 100 stock!

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Legal troubles, compliance issues, and dismal sales have sent this FTSE 100 stock tumbling, but could a share price recovery…

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Here’s how I’d use the new £5,000 British ISA allowance to buy UK shares

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Details about the extra tax-free boon for UK investors remain murky, but I hope these FTSE 100 shares are eligible…

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Should I buy NIO stock near a 52-week low?

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NIO stock has plummeted 41% over the past year. Our writer considers whether now is the time for him to…

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£5,000 in savings? Here’s how I’d aim to turn that into £1,000 of annual passive income

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Charlie Carman outlines how investors may be able to generate passive income by investing spare savings in a reputable FTSE…

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What does the UK recession mean for FTSE 100 stocks?

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Following news that the UK economy fell into recession at the end of 2023, Charlie Carman considers what could be…

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A once-in-a-lifetime chance to bag a huge 30% yield with this FTSE 250 stock?

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This FTSE 250 stock offers an enormous dividend yield. But is the potential passive income on offer simply too good…

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Can the Rolls-Royce share price repeat last year’s incredible success in 2024?

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The Rolls-Royce share price has become a growth machine recently, but can the FTSE 100 engineering giant continue outperforming the…

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At a 52-week low, here’s what the charts say for the BT share price!

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With the BT share price starting the year in freefall, Charlie Carman considers whether the FTSE 100 telecoms stock is…

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This superstar FTSE 100 stock has gained 221% in 5 years! Should I buy?

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No other FTSE 100 stock has matched this investment trust's returns over the past five years and it now trades…

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If I invest £10,000 in the FTSE 100, how much passive income would I receive?

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Our writer explores how much passive income investors could earn via a lump sum in the Footsie. He also takes…

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The Glencore share price is near a 52-week low! Is this a rare chance to get rich?

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As the Glencore share price struggles near a one-year low, Charlie Carman considers the stock's wealth-generating potential at the current…

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Is Tesco’s share price rally coming to an end? Here’s what the charts say!

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Charlie Carman explores the factors behind the recent growth in the Tesco share price and whether the FTSE 100 supermarket…

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Is the BP share price undervalued in 2024? Here’s what the charts say!

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The BP share price has been in a nasty downtrend recently, but the FTSE 100 oil major might now be…

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Investing Articles

If I’d put £1k in the FTSE 250 at the start of 2023, here’s how much I’d have now!

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Charlie Carman looks at the FTSE 250 index's recent performance and whether UK mid-cap stocks are worth considering in 2024.

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£20k of savings? Here’s how I’d aim to turn that into passive income of £1,580 a month!

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Charlie Carman explains how investors could set themselves up for later life with passive income from a portfolio of dividend…

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Will Scottish Mortgage outperform other FTSE 100 shares in 2024?

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Growth-oriented Scottish Mortgage Investment Trust is an anomaly among more defensive FTSE 100 shares, but could this year be a…

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