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John Choong

John is an equity research analyst who has a keen eye for detail, providing detailed analysis of stocks and shares in a concise manner. He covers an array of industries ranging from big tech to supermarkets and housebuilders. At times, he may even provide comprehensive insights you might not get elsewhere.

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Growth Shares

IAG shares: the FTSE’s best airline stock to buy in 2023

| John Choong

Airline stocks have been flying since bottoming in 2022. So, could IAG shares be the the FTSE's best airline to…

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Growth Shares

Rolls-Royce shares: a once-in-a-lifetime chance to triple my money

| John Choong

Rolls-Royce shares are still on their path to recovery. So, could buying the stock now be a lucrative opportunity for…

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Dividend Shares

2 reasons I’m starting a Stocks & Shares ISA in 2023

| John Choong

Starting a Stocks and Shares ISA is on the top of my list of priorities this year. So here are…

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Dividend Shares

Can the FTSE 100 still pop after a failed Santa Rally?

| John Choong

The FTSE 100 tends to perform well after a Santa Rally. Although this wasn't the case this time, can the…

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Growth Shares

Can IDS shares turn their fortunes around this year?

| John Choong

IDS shares have fallen like a stone from their pandemic highs. But with the stock seemingly having hit a bottom,…

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Growth Shares

5 catalysts for Alphabet stock to rally in 2023

| John Choong

Like many other tech names, Alphabet stock had a year to forget in 2022. So, can it reverse its losses…

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Dividend Shares

UK shares: a once-in-a-decade chance to get rich

| John Choong

UK shares have been neglected due to their poor performance over the last decade. So, could now be the time…

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Dividend Shares

2 catalysts for BT shares to dial up its stock in 2023

| John Choong

BT shares didn't have the best 2022, dropping over 30%. So, can the telecoms giant turn its share price around…

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Growth Shares

Can Moderna stock triple my money this year?

| John Choong

Moderna stock has been plummeting. But with new treatments, one analyst is predicting a 300% jump. So, should I buy…

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Dividend Shares

3 catalysts for Tesco shares to rise in 2023

| John Choong

Tesco shares had a bad year in 2022, dropping 23%. So, can the supermarket make a comeback with these catalysts…

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Value Shares

5 reasons why Apple stock could surge in 2023

| John Choong

Apple stock didn't have the best 2022, but it still outperformed most of its tech peers. Can it do it…

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Value Shares

3 catalysts for Lloyds shares to rip higher in 2023

| John Choong

Lloyds shares didn't have the best 2022, despite rising interest rates. So, can the stock do better with these catalysts…

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Growth Shares

This Warren Buffett stock rose 100%! Should I buy?

| John Choong

Warren Buffett's most successful bet last year was his stake in Occidental Petroleum. So, should I be buying the stock?

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Growth Shares

5 catalysts for Rolls-Royce shares to take off in 2023

| John Choong

Rolls-Royce shares had a tumultuous year in 2022, dropping 25%. So, can the stock turn its fortunes around with these…

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Dividend Shares

Can the FTSE 100 hit an all-time high in 2023?

| John Choong

The FTSE 100 last hit an all-time high in 2018. It's now only 300 points away from hitting a new…

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Investing Articles

Is this FTSE share a must-buy this Christmas?

| John Choong

Having climbed by a monumental 100% from its lows this year, this FTSE share could be the best stock to…

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Investing Articles

3 Warren Buffett rules I’m following to make me rich!

| John Choong

Warren Buffett is known for being the greatest investors of our time. So, here are three of his rules I'm…

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Investing Articles

Is Microsoft stock a cheap buy? Here’s what the charts say

| John Choong

Microsoft is one of the market’s most traded stocks. John Choong looks into whether the shares can be considered cheap…

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Investing Articles

Can this FTSE 100 luxury stock yield me big gains in 2023?

| John Choong

Up almost 10% this year, this FTSE 100 stock has outperformed the winder index by quite some margin. Can it…

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Investing Articles

Is Netflix stock a cheap buy? Here’s what the charts say

| John Choong

As a FAANG stock, Netflix is one of the market’s most traded stocks. With that in mind, are its shares…

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Investing Articles

3 Warren Buffett stocks to buy in 2023

| John Choong

Known for beating the market, Warren Buffett has made an array of excellent stock picks over the years. So, here…

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Investing Articles

Is now the best time to buy Meta stock?

| John Choong

Meta stock is down 65% this year. It's now trading at what many argue to be a discount. So, could…

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Investing Articles

3 reasons why Lloyds shares will do just fine in 2023

| John Choong

Fears surrounding a property market crash have affected Lloyds shares. But here's why I think the banking stock will do…

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Investing Articles

Should I buy BT shares before 2023?

| John Choong

BT's current valuation multiples indicate that it could be undervalued. With its ex-dividend date approaching too, should I buy BT…

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Investing Articles

Are IAG shares about to fly with a potential dividend announcement?

| John Choong

IAG shares have recovered remarkably from its bottom this year. With a potential return to dividend payments, can the stock…

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Investing Articles

Is Tesla stock a cheap buy? Here’s what the charts say

| John Choong

Tesla has been one of the market's most traded stocks lately. With that in mind, are its shares considered cheap…

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Investing Articles

2 hand-picked FTSE 100 shares to buy in 2023

| John Choong

As we enter a recession, the world's biggest investment bank has handpicked two FTSE 100 shares it thinks will outperform…

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Investing Articles

Are Rolls-Royce shares heading back to £1 in 2023?

| John Choong

Having spent the bulk of 2022 in penny stock territory, can Rolls-Royce shares head back to £1 in 2023 based…

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Investing Articles

Are Rio Tinto shares a good buy before 2023?

| John Choong

As the price of metals such as iron climb back up, is now the time to buy Rio Tinto shares?…

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Investing Articles

Should I buy Tesco shares this Christmas?

| John Choong

With grocery sales expected to rise this Christmas, should I buy Tesco shares to benefit from a potentially stellar holiday…

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Investing Articles

Can Marks and Spencer shares yield a high return in 2023?

| John Choong

Marks and Spencer stock isn't trading too far off its all-time low. So, could its shares generate meaningful returns as…

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Investing Articles

Is AMD stock a cheap buy? Here’s what the charts say

| John Choong

AMD is one of the market’s most exciting stocks. With that in mind, are its shares considered cheap despite a…

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Investing Articles

Are Taylor Wimpey shares a no-brainer buy today?

| John Choong

Taylor Wimpey shares have seemingly found a bottom at £1. So, should I be snapping up some of the housebuilder's…

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Investing Articles

Is Apple stock a cheap buy? Here’s what the charts say

| John Choong

Apple is one of the world's most traded stocks. With that in mind, are its shares considered cheap and would…

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Investing Articles

Are easyJet shares at a Christmas discount?

| John Choong

easyJet shares are now trading below their pandemic lows, despite the firm's improving performance. So, could the stock be this…

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Investing Articles

I’m buying PayPal stock now while it’s under $100!

| John Choong

Despite PayPal stock moving back to its 2022 lows, I'm still feeling bullish about the company. As such, I'll be…

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Investing Articles

Should I buy Cineworld shares amid takeover rumours?

| John Choong

Cineworld shares have had a wild ride in 2022. With a competitor rumoured to want to acquire the cinema group,…

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Investing Articles

Is Alphabet stock a cheap buy? Here’s what the charts say

| John Choong

Alphabet stock is one of the market's most traded securities. With that in mind, are its shares considered cheap and…

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Investing Articles

BT shares: 2 reasons to buy, and 2 to sell

| John Choong

BT has been firmly in the spotlight lately. With numerous brokers updating their positions, here's whether I'll be buying BT…

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Investing Articles

How I aim to beat the FTSE 100 in 2023

| John Choong

Part of what makes a great investor is having the ability to beat the market. So, here's what I'm doing…

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