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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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Investing Articles

Up 14% in 2022, can the HSBC share price rise further?

| Charlie Carman

Recent HSBC share price gains make it the best-performing FTSE 100 bank this year. Our writer considers whether the stock…

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3 reasons to buy Lloyds shares at 43p

| Charlie Carman

Our writer outlines three factors that make him bullish on Lloyds shares, as well as one noteworthy risk facing the…

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The Royal Mail share price is down 48%! Will it recover?

| Charlie Carman

The Royal Mail share price has taken a beating in 2022, leading to the company's demotion from the FTSE 100.…

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Inflation hits 9.1%! Should I seek safety in gold stocks?

| Charlie Carman

Gold is viewed by many investors as a hedge against inflation. Our writer considers whether gold stocks have a place…

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1 cheap UK tech stock to buy for passive income

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This FTSE 100 stock has consistently raised its dividends for 26 years in a row, making it a good pick…

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Can the FTSE 100’s survivors withstand the next recession?

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As the UK economy shrinks, our writer looks for quality in the FTSE 100 shares consistently listed in the index…

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1 top FTSE 250 dividend stock to buy as interest rates rise

| Charlie Carman

The Bank of England just hiked interest rates for the fifth time in a row. Our writer examines a FTSE…

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Are the Woodbois share price gains sustainable?

| Charlie Carman

Sustainability is at the core of this African timber business, but big recent gains and high volatility raise questions about…

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Is AstraZeneca the best FTSE 100 stock to buy for future growth?

| Charlie Carman

FTSE 100 stock AstraZeneca was in the spotlight during the pandemic, but there's more to the pharma giant's business than…

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How I’d use my £20,000 Stocks & Shares ISA allowance to retire early

| Charlie Carman

Dreaming of early retirement? Here's how our writer would invest in a Stocks and Shares ISA to generate tax-free passive…

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Which FTSE 100 investment trust is the best buy in 2022?

| Charlie Carman

Three FTSE 100 investment trusts strive to offer better stock market returns than a passive investing strategy. Our writer explores…

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1 cheap growth stock to buy as the FTSE 250 tumbles

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Cybersecurity growth stock Darktrace is down nearly 11% this year after facing a series of challenges. Our writer considers whether…

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2 top FTSE 100 shares to buy in June for passive income

| Charlie Carman

Our writer considers two FTSE 100 shares with big dividend yields that could boost his stock market portfolio's passive income…

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Here’s why the Rolls-Royce share price has crashed 27% in 2022

| Charlie Carman

Despite rising 18% in the past month, the Rolls-Royce share price is substantially down in 2022. Are there green shoots…

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1 new penny stock in the FTSE 100 index! Should I buy?

| Charlie Carman

Currently trading as a penny stock, Centrica re-joins the FTSE 100 on 20 June after relegation from the index two…

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Warren Buffett is buying stocks! Is it time to be fearful or greedy?

| Charlie Carman

Warren Buffett is spending big in the US stock market downturn. Our writer explores what he can learn from the…

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1 FTSE 250 stock with a huge 25% dividend yield! Should I buy?

| Charlie Carman

This FTSE 250 dividend stock offers investors the top yield in the index. Our writer explores whether it would make…

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1 FTSE 100 dividend stock to buy for a juicy 10.5% yield!

| Charlie Carman

Persimmon shares have the second-highest dividend yield in the FTSE 100 index. Is now the time to buy this bumper…

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Can the BP share price climb higher after soaring 41% in a year?

| Charlie Carman

The BP share price has surged since falling to a five-year low in October 2020. Will the windfall tax on…

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3 simple steps for lifelong passive income with £150 a month

| Charlie Carman

Our writer outlines how he'd aim to earn passive income from the stock market by saving and investing less than…

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3 FTSE 100 penny stocks! Which is the cheapest buy?

| Charlie Carman

Our writer examines three penny stocks that feature in the FTSE 100 index to ascertain whether they have a place…

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How I’d invest £1,000 in a stock market crash

| Charlie Carman

The FTSE 100 is up just 0.11% this year, the FTSE 250 is sharply down and inflation is soaring. This…

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3 top FTSE 100 shares to buy in a recession

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Our writer explores three FTSE 100 shares that could protect the value of his stock market portfolio in the event…

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Should I buy BT shares to beat 9% inflation?

| Charlie Carman

BT shares are up 3.5% this year and offer a higher dividend yield than the FTSE 100 average. Is the…

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Is Scottish Mortgage Investment Trust now a bargain growth stock?

| Charlie Carman

The Scottish Mortgage Investment Trust share price has plummeted nearly 50% from its 52-week high. Is this a great opportunity…

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3 solid FTSE 100 dividend stocks to buy in May

| Charlie Carman

Our writer examines three reliable UK dividend stocks for his portfolio that offer higher dividend yields than the FTSE 100…

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Here’s why the Royal Mail share price has crashed 33% in 2022

| Charlie Carman

The Royal Mail share price has crashed 33% this year to date. Our writer explores the reasons behind the decline…

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Is the FTSE 100 the next destination for easyJet shares?

| Charlie Carman

Hopes of a FTSE 100 promotion last quarter were dashed after the easyJet share price crashed 40%. But was the…

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Should I buy Barclays or Lloyds shares for 2022?

| Charlie Carman

So far this year, Barclays and Lloyds shares have trailed the FTSE 100. Which bank's share price offers the best…

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Why the NIO share price is down 46% in 2022

| Charlie Carman

The NIO share price has crashed this year. Our writer explores the reasons behind the selloff and whether NIO shares…

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Sell in May and go away? I’d buy 3 FTSE 100 shares instead

| Charlie Carman

As a long-term investor, I see greater risks in trying to time the market than in a buy-and-hold strategy. Here…

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Is time running out to buy boohoo shares below 100p?

| Charlie Carman

The boohoo share price has declined to penny stock levels this year for the first time since 2016. Is this…

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2 Warren Buffett stocks he’s held through 3 recessions

| Charlie Carman

Warren Buffett's investing career has spanned many recessions. He's continuously owned these stocks for decades and they remain in his…

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Will FTSE 100 miners outshine the Polymetal share price in 2022?

| Charlie Carman

The Polymetal share price is in tatters since the company's relegation from the FTSE 100, but some mining stocks currently…

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2 soaring FTSE 100 shares I’d buy and hold until 2027

| Charlie Carman

The FTSE 100 index has moved sideways in 2022, but these two UK stocks have outperformed with double-digit share price…

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Can Rolls-Royce shares rebound after trailing the FTSE 100?

| Charlie Carman

Rolls-Royce shares have underperformed the FTSE 100 index in recent years. Our writer examines whether a reversal might be due…

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3 hot FTSE 250 shares that could surge in 2022

| Charlie Carman

These three top-performing FTSE 250 stocks have seen their share prices double over the past year. There could be further…

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The Twitter share price soars 30% as Elon Musk joins the board! Should I buy?

| Charlie Carman

The Twitter share price soared this week following news that the Tesla CEO has acquired 73.5m shares in the social…

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3 cheap FTSE 100 stocks I’d buy with a spare £1,000

| Charlie Carman

With the ISA deadline on the horizon, Charlie Carman picks three FTSE 100 stocks from the index he'd buy and…

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8.2%+ dividend yields! I’d buy these 2 passive income stocks with £500

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Buying shares with high dividend yields is a great way to generate passive income. Charlie Carman picks two FTSE 350…

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