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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

An all-time low! Have 25% car tariffs wrecked the Aston Martin share price?

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The Aston Martin share price is diving into uncharted territory after Trump levied 25% duties on all cars and auto…

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Are Trump’s tariffs a once-in-a-lifetime chance for ISA investors to get rich?

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The £20,000 Stocks and Shares ISA limit will reset on 6 April. Smart investors could use current market volatility to…

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Investing Articles

2 popular UK growth stocks I wouldn’t touch with a bargepole in today’s market

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Buying growth stocks can deliver market-beating returns, but this FTSE 250 pair doesn't look like a convincing investment for our…

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Is a £333,000 portfolio enough to retire and live off passive income?

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A third of a million pounds can generate a serious amount of passive income, but relying on this sum alone…

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Investing Articles

Are Lloyds shares still a bargain near a 52-week high?

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Soaring Lloyds shares are red-hot right now. Charlie Carman analyses whether they still offer a cheap investment opportunity today.

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Investing Articles

I asked ChatGPT for the best FTSE 100 stock to buy in April. It picked a dividend gem!

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OpenAI's chatbot reckons this FTSE 100 dividend share with a colossal 8.7% yield is the index's standout stock to consider…

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The Diageo share price is down 32%. Is now the time to buy the dip?

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A collapsing Diageo share price has left investors in the FTSE 100 drinks stock reeling, but could the company's hangover…

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Investing Articles

At a 52-week low, is this penny stock the bargain of the year?

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This penny stock trades for less than 13p after falling nearly 89% in five years, but is a share price…

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Retirement Articles

How much should investors put in a SIPP to earn the average UK wage in retirement?

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Charlie Carman explains how investors can use a SIPP to buy dividend stocks with the goal of securing a comfortable…

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Investing Articles

Is this the last chance to buy this dirt-cheap S&P 500 stock at a discount?

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Charlie Carman identifies a major S&P 500 stock that looks undervalued today, making it a potentially attractive investment opportunity to…

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Investing Articles

Here’s why the Rolls-Royce share price has jumped 88% in a year, breaking record highs!

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As the Rolls-Royce share price continues to skyrocket, Charlie Carman delves into the reasons behind the FTSE 100 company's success.

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Investing Articles

Down 13% in a month, should I buy more shares in this FTSE 100 investment trust?

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This FTSE 100 investment trust has suffered amid recent stock market volatility. Our writer ponders whether to be greedy when…

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Near a 52-week low, is the Greggs share price now an unmissable bargain?

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The Greggs share price has plummeted 37% in a year, which leaves me wondering whether now is a good time…

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Warren Buffett adds $23bn to his net worth! Here are 3 tips from the stock market king

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Warren Buffett has expanded his fortune this year despite stock market volatility, proving his investing approach is timeless.

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Are BAE Systems shares still a bargain near a 52-week high?

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Charlie Carman evaluates where BAE Systems shares could go next as geopolitical turmoil drives global military expenditure to record levels.

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Investing Articles

Where could IAG shares go in the next 12 months? Here’s what the experts say!

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After a stunning 129% rally, IAG shares have started to nosedive in recent weeks. Analysts are divided over the future…

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Investing Articles

I asked ChatGPT how I should invest £1,000 in UK stocks. Here’s what it said!

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Charlie Carman turns to artificial intelligence for ideas on how to invest a four-figure sum in UK stocks, with some…

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Investing Articles

How much do investors need in an ISA to earn a £2,500 monthly passive income?

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Charlie Carman explores how investors could strive for £30k in tax-free passive income each year from a dividend stock portfolio.

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Investing Articles

3 high-yield dividend shares to consider buying for a retirement portfolio

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Dividend shares can provide retirees with regular passive income in their golden years. Our writer picks out three with yields…

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Investing Articles

£10,000 invested in a FTSE 100 index fund in 2019 is now worth…

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Charlie Carman analyses the FTSE 100's recent performance and reveals a higher-risk growth stock from the index for investors to…

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Investing Articles

I asked ChatGPT to build the perfect UK stock market portfolio — here’s what it said!

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Our writer's always searching for new stock market opportunities, so he put ChatGPT to the test of finding the best…

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Investing Articles

After soaring 62% in a month, is it too late to buy NIO stock?

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NIO stock has been revving up as China unleashes a bold economic stimulus package, but there's a risk the shares…

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Here’s how I’d aim to boost my passive income by 25% with a neat ISA trick!

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Charlie Carman explains how he'd use an overlooked ISA product to turbocharge his efforts to build a passive income portfolio…

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Investing Articles

Will the Rolls-Royce share price keep soaring? Here’s what the experts say

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Experts are divided over the outlook for the Rolls-Royce share price, but our writer has a clear opinion on the…

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Investing Articles

If I invest £5,000 in Lloyds shares, how much passive income would I receive?

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Lloyds shares have skyrocketed 31% in a year and offer a dividend yield that's higher than the average across FTSE…

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Investing Articles

With a forward P/E of 7.9 and an 8.2% yield, is this the FTSE 100’s best value stock?

| Charlie Carman

On several metrics, this value stock looks very attractive, but there are question marks over the sustainability of its business…

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Investing Articles

I’d drip-feed £464 a month into UK stocks to aim for a million

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Investing regularly in UK stocks could set me on the path to becoming a millionaire in around 35 years, thanks…

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Investing Articles

What’s going on with the surging Tesco share price?

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The Tesco share price has skyrocketed to a 10-year high this year. Our writer explores the reasons behind the grocery…

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Are National Grid shares still a bargain buy near a 52-week high?

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National Grid shares have quickly recovered from their 52-week low back in May, but does the FTSE 100 utility stock…

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Investing Articles

A once-in-a-decade chance to get rich by investing in FTSE 100 shares?

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After lagging overseas stocks for over 10 years, our writer investigates whether FTSE 100 shares could be the smart place…

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£10,000 of savings? Here’s how I’d aim to turn that into £499 a month of passive income!

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Our writer explains how he'd invest a large savings pot in dividend shares to target a juicy passive income stream…

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Investing Articles

This bargain growth stock could be ready for a bull run

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Our writer reckons this FTSE 100 growth stock has the potential to deliver stunning returns, but its investors need a…

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Investing Articles

Here’s how I’d aim for lifelong passive income by investing £200 a month

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Building a passive income portfolio takes time, but dividend investors could aim to set themselves up for life with just…

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Investing Articles

How many Legal & General shares do I need to buy for a £100 monthly income?

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Legal & General shares offer a market-leading dividend yield. Our writer analyses the investment case for this passive income superstar.

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Investing Articles

Why has this penny stock exploded 130% higher this year?

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This AIM-listed penny stock started the year below 12p but now trades for 27p. Charlie Carman delves into the reasons…

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Investing Articles

If I invest £5,000 in Greggs shares, how much passive income would I receive?

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Greggs shares have delivered mouth-watering returns in recent years. Charlie Carman considers whether they're worth adding to a dividend portfolio…

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After avoiding a FTSE 100 exit, here’s what the charts say for the easyJet share price

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Charlie Carman investigates where the easyJet share price could head next after the short-haul carrier escaped a demotion to the…

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Investing Articles

It’s near a 52-week low, but I wouldn’t touch this FTSE 250 stock with a bargepole!

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Although it might appear cheap today, this FTSE 250 company has been in an ugly downtrend since its launch on…

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Investing Articles

FTSE 100 investors should pay attention to these 4 things in September 2024

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Charlie Carman explores four key factors for UK investors to monitor this month that will influence the future direction of…

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Investing Articles

How to invest £20k in an ISA and aim for a passive income worth £45,520

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Charlie Carman outlines how he would invest in a Stocks and Shares ISA to target a chunky passive income stream…

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