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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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Investing Articles

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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Investing Articles

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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Here’s why I’ve got my eye on Ferrari shares

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Ferrari shares have been racing to new highs since entering the market in 2015. But is there more growth around…

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Are Games Workshop shares worth considering?

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Games Workshop shares are up an impressive 44% in 2023 so far. But is there more room to grow? Gordon…

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Thinking about buying National Grid shares? 3 things investors need to know

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National Grid shares are down 16% in the last year, but could now be the time to start buying? Gordon…

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With a dividend of 8.1%, are Taylor Wimpey shares a buy?

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With an impressive dividend of 8.1%, and increasing demand for new homes, are Taylor Wimpey shares now getting interesting?

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3 shares I’m buying for my Stocks and Shares ISA

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A Stocks and Shares ISA is an incredibly powerful way of growing wealth. Here are the three stocks I'm buying…

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What’s going on with BT shares?

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BT shares have been falling in recent months, plagued by a number of issues. But is this now a bargain,…

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Investing Articles

Should I consider snapping up Crocs shares?

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Crocs shoes certainly divide opinion, but with fundamentals improving, could Crocs shares be a no brainer? Gordon Best takes a…

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Investing Articles

Are NIO shares a hidden gem in the electric vehicle space?

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Nio shares were a favourite of the market in 2021, but after falling heavily since, are they now a potential…

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Investing Articles

Could MasterBrand shares be a bargain under $15?

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MasterBrand shares have been climbing steadily over the last year since spinning off. But are they still a bargain under…

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Should investors still consider Amazon shares despite strong 2023?

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Amazon shares have been a winner in the market for a number of years, but is there more to come,…

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What’s going on with Manchester United shares?

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Since club owners announced a potential sale last year, Manchester United shares have been on a wild ride. So what's…

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Should I buy Formula One shares?

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Formula One shares have been flying since the company's IPO in 2017, but is there more growth around the corner?…

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With a £216m debt cut planned, is now the time to buy Aston Martin Lagonda shares?

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Aston Martin Lagonda shares have been flying in recent months. Gordon Best investigates whether new efforts to cut debt present…

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Is it foolish to buy Netflix shares?

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Netflix shares have seen a tremendous run up recently, but is the market leader in streaming still an attractive investment?…

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Is now the time to be buying lithium stocks?

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Lithium stocks have been identified as a sector with enormous potential as EVs grow in use. But is now the…

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Investing Articles

Down heavily after reporting earnings, are Spotify shares now a buy?

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Spotify shares are down heavily after disappointing in its recent earnings report. Gordon Best considers whether this could be a…

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Investing Articles

With ASOS shares down 25% in 2023, is it time to buy?

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ASOS shares have been tumbling since the pandemic. Is the worst over, or is there more pain ahead for investors?…

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Now over $530,000, should I buy more Berkshire Hathaway shares?

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With Class A Berkshire Hathaway shares now over half a million dollars each, Gordon Best considers whether there is still…

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Is this under-the-radar value stock a buy this summer?

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With passenger numbers returning to near pre-pandemic levels, Gordon Best takes a closer look at a value stock that may…

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Investing Articles

Time to take profits on my oldest Stocks and Shares ISA holding?

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With a 170% growth in the share price of his oldest Stocks and Shares ISA holding, Gordon Best considers whether…

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Investing Articles

With an 8.4% dividend yield, are Imperial Brands shares a buy?

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Imperial Brands shares pay one of the highest dividend yields in the market, but are they worth buying at the…

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Investing Articles

My Meta shares are up 114%. Should I take profits or buy more?

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Meta shares have soared in 2023 following AI enthusiasm and renewed focus on advertising. Gordon Best considers whether it is…

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Investing Articles

Up 50% in 2023, is it time to buy Rolls-Royce shares?

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Rolls-Royce shares have been soaring in 2023 as appetite for travel has returned. But is there still room for growth,…

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Investing Articles

If I’d invested £1000 in Greggs shares 5 years ago, here’s how much I’d have now

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Greggs shares have climbed well over 165% in the last five years. Gordon Best considers whether there might be even…

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Up 55% in 2023, is the CrowdStrike share price still a bargain?

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With the world becoming increasingly digitised, cybersecurity is essential. But does the sector still have growth ahead? Gordon Best takes…

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Investing Articles

Is now the time to be buying Lloyds shares?

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As fear and uncertainty in the market have hit the financial sector in recent weeks, Gordon Best considers whether Lloyds…

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Investing Articles

If there’s a stock market crash coming, I’m buying these fast food stocks

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Fast food is historically one of the best performing sectors during a stock market crash. With fears growing, Gordon Best…

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Investing Articles

These 3 value stocks look dirt-cheap at these prices

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Gordon Best has been looking for value stocks, and asks whether these three could now be a buying opportunity for…

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Investing Articles

Is now the time to buy AI stocks?

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Artificial intelligence has changed a lot of things in the last few months, but is it too late to buy…

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Is now the time to be buying space stocks?

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As SpaceX prepare its biggest launch yet, Gordon Best takes a look at whether now is the time he should…

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3 of my favourite value stocks in emerging markets

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Gordon Best looks at three value stocks with exposure to emerging markets, and asks whether these could be a buying…

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Why is everyone talking about Alibaba stock?

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Gordon Best takes a closer look at Alibaba stock, and as the business splits into six units, whether it could…

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3 reasons I’m watching Tesla stock

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Gordon Best investigates why market favourite Tesla stock could have plenty of reasons to grow further in 2023, and explains…

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3 UK shares I’m avoiding in April 2023

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The stock market is becoming more challenging as uncertainty and fear of a recession grows. Which UK shares am I…

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How could I become the next Warren Buffett?

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There are many ways to succeed in the market, but investing legend Warren Buffett has been doing so for six…

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Investing Articles

As fears of a stock market crash grow, are Santander shares a buy?

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Collapsing US banks caused major global sell-offs and fears of a stock market crash. But do cheaper Santander shares offer…

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If a stock market crash is coming, I want to own these three companies

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Plenty of experts are predicting a stock market crash in 2023, but even if this is true, I expect these…

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Investing Articles

With a takeover looking likely, is now the time to be buying Man Utd shares?

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Man Utd shares have rallied in recent weeks amid several takeover bids, but is now the time to buy? Gordon…

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