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Gordon Best

Gordon Best

Based in Glasgow, Gordon is a freelance investment writer for The Motley Fool UK. With a degree in civil engineering, he also works in Strategic Consulting, and runs a financial education company.

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How I’m aiming for a winning Stocks & Shares ISA in 2024

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A Stocks and Shares ISA is one of the most useful tools to investors, so here's how I'm planning on…

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This dividend stock blew me away

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Not many firms have a dividend as high as 7.2%, and even fewer have fundamentals this strong. This dividend stock…

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This FTSE 100 company could be more than 30% undervalued

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Many companies in the FTSE 100 are looking like opportunities, but with strong fundamentals, and real growth potential, this one…

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Is this company a passive income dream?

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A sustainable passive income can be a real game changer for personal finances. With a huge dividend of 8.7%, could…

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Is this FTSE 250 company about to make a move?

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With interest rates now potentially peaking, many are looking to get back into the housing market. So can this FTSE…

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I’m not giving up on the worst-performing company in my Stocks and Shares ISA

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E-commerce giant Alibaba has had a rough few years, making it the main underperformer in my Stocks and Shares ISA.…

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Why is nobody talking about this dividend stock?

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Finding a quality dividend stock isn't always easy, but I've uncovered a company which could be undervalued as well as…

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This FTSE 100 giant could be 49% undervalued

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Companies that provide the essentials can be an effective investment during uncertainty. This FTSE 100 company might just be a…

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My 3 predictions for the stock market in 2024

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2023 was another great year for the stock market. But as we approach the end of January, I'm making three…

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This FTSE 250 company could be primed for a huge 2024

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2024 could be a great year for finding undervalued gems in the FTSE 250, and I've got my eyes on…

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At a 10.5% yield, is this dividend stock a no-brainer?

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There aren't too many companies that pay a dividend higher than Phoenix Group, but what else do investors need to…

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Could this company be the ticket to success for my Stocks and Shares ISA?

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As some of the biggest concert tours in history delight audiences, is this company a potential bargain for my Stocks…

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This growth stock might just be getting started

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Growth stocks have had an exceptional year, but I've got my eye on one that might still have plenty of…

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Is this FTSE 100 company just getting started?

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I'm always on the hunt for companies growing steadily under the radar, so I wonder of this FTSE 100 business…

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This FTSE company could be one to watch

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Multiple stocks have been flying high in 2023, but with shares in this FTSE company almost doubling since August, it…

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In freefall after earnings, is this FTSE 250 company now a bargain?

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Yesterday's earnings report from Future caused a major drop in the share price, but is this FTSE 250 company now…

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Is this FTSE 250 company back on track?

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Since the lockdowns, the future of transport has been uncertain. But with commuter journeys up, could this FTSE 250 company…

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I love this FTSE 100 giant for 2024

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2024 could well be an uncertain year, as many predict a recession. But I think this FTSE 100 major name…

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Is there another rally coming for AMC stock?

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Many investors will remember the euphoria as AMC stock soared in previous years, but as it builds new income streams,…

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I love the look of this company for my Stocks and Shares ISA

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A Stocks and Shares ISA full of quality companies is a game-changer for my finances. And I think this company…

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Is this dividend giant the way to grow my passive income?

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Finding a company that pays a huge dividend yield can be exciting, but is it really the way to grow…

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I’d buy 1,775 shares of this stock to generate a second income of £50 a month

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Building a second income can be a game changer for our finances. Choosing the right company is critical, and I…

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At five-year lows, is this FTSE 100 company now getting exciting?

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This FTSE 100 company has been a tough watch lately, but is there light at the end of the tunnel?…

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Is the Unilever share price now worth a look?

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The Unilever share price hasn't turned many heads in the last few years, but is it potentially a hidden gem?

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Potentially 84% undervalued, is this FTSE 250 company a screaming buy?

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Plenty of companies still haven't found their footing after the pandemic, but is this FTSE 250 airline now in bargain…

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What does the future hold for the Tesco share price?

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The Tesco share price is having a great 2023 so far, but is there still more growth ahead? Gordon Best…

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With the Marks and Spencer share price up 100% in 2023, is it too late to buy?

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Despite uncertainty in the economy, the Marks and Spencer share price is up 100% in 2023. Gordon Best considers whether…

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Is the ITV share price a must-watch under 60p?

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The ITV share price has had a rough few years. But by the TV giant turning its focus to digital…

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Is now the time to buy Persimmon shares?

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Persimmon shares have had a bumpy few years, but with demand for housing growing, is now the time to be…

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Is the worst performing FTSE 100 company now one to consider?

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Fresnillo shares now sit at the bottom of the FTSE 100 performance table in 2023. Gordon Best considers whether the…

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Can the Tesla share price hit $300 again?

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The Tesla share price has had quite a year, more than doubling in 2023 so far. But can it return…

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Are things about to get even uglier with the TUI share price?

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TUI shares have been steadily declining for years. Are things about to get even worse, or is now a buying…

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After a rocky October, are AstraZeneca shares now a buy?

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AstraZeneca shares fell sharply in October following disappointing results in a clinical trial. Are they now primed for a bounce?

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What’s going on with the boohoo share price?

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Investor's in boohoo have had a rough ride in the last few years, but is the worst now over, or…

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I love the look of this FTSE 250 company for building a second income

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There are plenty of companies in the FTSE 250 paying a high dividend, but few appear as undervalued as one…

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Is the big stock market crash finally happening?

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There's no shortage of fear in the stock market at the moment. But is it an overreaction, or is a…

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With a 10% dividend, is this stock a passive income machine?

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With a huge dividend, could investing in Vodafone be a winner for growing passive income? Gordon Best investigates.

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I love the look of this FTSE 250 stock

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The UK market is full of bargains at the moment, and I've found one in the FTSE 250 I'm getting…

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I’m looking at this FTSE 100 stock for October

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The market has been typically bumpy in August and September, but I'm looking at picking up a bargain FTSE 100…

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Should I load up on Esperion Therapeutics shares under $2?

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Esperion Therapeutics shares have been climbing over the last few days after it presented positive clinical data. So is now…

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