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John Fieldsend

Longtime UK and US investor with a focus on sustainable, long-term stocks of all shapes and sizes.

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Set to go up 57%? Here are the latest share price forecasts for AstraZeneca

| John Fieldsend

The share price forecasts for Astrazeneca are looking very bullish indeed. Here's a round up of what analysts are expecting…

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Will the AI revolution make earning passive income easier?

| John Fieldsend

Many are expecting artificial intelligence to transform the global economy. What impact will this have on earning passive income?

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Will Tesla stock rise 750% and make Elon Musk a trillionaire?

| John Fieldsend

A bold new deal has been agreed between Elon Musk and holders of Tesla stock. Is it a shrewd plan…

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Are BP shares heading back to 680p?

| John Fieldsend

BP shares are rising again. What would it take for the share price of the oil major to get back…

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BUY AND HOLD spelled in letters on top of a pile of books. Alongside is a piggy bank in glasses. Buy and hold is a popular long term stock and shares strategy.
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Renewable energy: 1 analyst predicts a 51% rise for this FTSE 100 stock!

| John Fieldsend

More good news recently for one of the FTSE 100’s top renewable energy stocks. Is it time for our Foolish…

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Will Rachel Reeves sink the Lloyds share price?

| John Fieldsend

The Lloyds share price has a couple of threats on the horizon. Are rough times coming for the Black Horse…

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How much do investors need in an ISA to earn a £3,500 monthly passive income?

| John Fieldsend

The most active investors are saving decent amounts these days. What kind of passive income could they end up targeting…

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AI stocks: what will be the UK’s role in the AI revolution?

| John Fieldsend

On a recent visit to Britain, Nvidia CEO said some very nice things. Are his comments perhaps a sign to…

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Here’s what the £10bn Norway deal might mean for BAE Systems shares

| John Fieldsend

BAE Systems shares will surely benefit from a new contract for its Type 26 Frigates, but the deal might mark…

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At 217%, the ‘Warren Buffett indicator’ is higher than during the dotcom bubble! Is a crash coming?

| John Fieldsend

The Warren Buffett indicator has risen to fresh record highs. Is this a sign that a crash might be heading…

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Up 81% in 2025 — should I buy this UK tech stock before it enters the FTSE 250?

| John Fieldsend

After an eye-catching deal with one of the US’s most exciting firms, is this tech stock destined for the heady…

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3 reasons income stocks trump growth stocks

| John Fieldsend

Income stocks or growth stocks? That is the question. Here are three possible scenarios where I think the former beat…

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Why are passive income investors only holding stocks for 3.6 years?

| John Fieldsend

Investors are holding stocks for ever shorter durations! Our Foolish author thinks longer holding periods are best for those serious…

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How much is needed to build a £1m Stocks and Shares ISA?

| John Fieldsend

How feasible is it to go from zero savings to having a million pounds in a Stocks and Shares ISA?…

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£10,000 invested in JD Sports shares 4 years ago is now worth…

| John Fieldsend

The rise and rise of athleisure and other types of sportswear has been a massive boon for JD Sports shares…

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Will Angela Rayner rescue Persimmon stock?

| John Fieldsend

Some grand promises were made at the last election about the number of houses to be built. Is Persimmon stock…

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Will robotaxis rescue Tesla stock?

| John Fieldsend

Tesla stock is trading at a seriously eye-watering valuation. Will robotaxis be a panacea for what some are calling an…

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Where will the FTSE 100 begin 2026?

| John Fieldsend

The FTSE 100 has broken several record highs already in 2025. Could London’s top index break a few more by…

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Get ready for a possible AI growth stock crash

| John Fieldsend

Our Foolish author feels the AI-mania has signs of a bubble. Here is his plan of action in case an…

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I asked ChatGPT which high P/E growth stock was worth it

| John Fieldsend

Sometimes the growth stocks with weighty valuations end up being some of the best. Can ChatGPT help our Foolish author…

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Is this the FTSE 250’s best ‘unicorn’ stock?

| John Fieldsend

The London Stock Exchange isn’t packed to the brim with what some call ‘unicorn’ stocks, but this FTSE 250 biotech…

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Could Nvidia shares reach $2,000?

| John Fieldsend

Nvidia shares are on a roll and with an artificial intelligence in full swing, could they keep on going and…

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Here’s where Gen Z are sniffing out passive income opportunties

| John Fieldsend

Where are the younger generation of investors putting their money? Do they know something about passive income the rest of…

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Could this surging FTSE 100 stock rise another 40% in the next year?

| John Fieldsend

One analyst has this FTSE 100 stock pegged for a 40% gain over the next 12 months. Is it the…

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Is an £11 share price a sign to sell my Rolls-Royce shares?

| John Fieldsend

Rolls-Royce shares cost more than a tenner, a price almost unthinkable only a couple of years ago. Is it time…

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Warren Buffett holds just a single FTSE 100 stock and it looks cheap

| John Fieldsend

The portfolio of Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway is almost entirely US-focused except with one, cheap-looking, exception on the FTSE 100.

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Down 50%, is this the most discounted FTSE 100 stock?

| John Fieldsend

The FTSE 100 has been steadily climbing in recent years, so a 50% fall over the same period might be…

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At 84p, are Lloyds shares a slam dunk buy?

| John Fieldsend

Lloyds shares are flying high, now up to 83 pence a pop. Will the surge continue? Or have most of…

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£20,000 in savings? Here’s how it could be used to target passive income of £8,640 each year

| John Fieldsend

The £20,000 ISA allowance is now less than a third of the average house deposit. Here’s how it might be…

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Are Nvidia shares going to crash?

| John Fieldsend

Nvidia shares’ meteoric rise has a few hints of a bubble in the making. So are shares in the chipmaker…

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Investing For Beginners

How much longer can the FTSE 100 keep outperforming the S&P 500?

| John Fieldsend

The FTSE 100 is, to the surprise of many, handily outperforming its American counterpart. How much longer can the Footsie…

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£16,067 in savings? Here’s a smart passive income plan for investors to consider

| John Fieldsend

Savers have many ways to make their money work hard for them. Here’s one to consider that might lead to…

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3 reasons this investment fund could keep trouncing the rest of the FTSE 100

| John Fieldsend

Our Foolish author outlines the reasons why this exciting investment fund could be one of the leading lights of the…

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At £10.85, are Rolls-Royce shares a slam-dunk buy?

| John Fieldsend

The rise of Rolls-Royce shares never seems to end. With a share price over the ten-pound mark, could they still…

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How much passive income might I receive by investing £4 a day?

| John Fieldsend

What kind of passive income could be created with a saving of just £4 a day? Our Foolish author delves…

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£10,000 in Dr Martens shares at IPO is now worth…

| John Fieldsend

Dr Martens boots seem as fashionable as ever, but what of the shares in the company? Here’s a quick look…

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1 surging FTSE 100 bank to consider putting into a £20k Stocks and Shares ISA

| John Fieldsend

Stocks and Shares ISAs are surprisingly unpopular in the UK. Our Foolish author wonders why that is considering the many…

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Is a high-yield portfolio the key to a meaty second income from FTSE 100 shares?

| John Fieldsend

Our Foolish author explores one interesting strategy for earning a second income that is squared largely around the UK’s FTSE…

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I asked ChatGPT to tell me what UK stock could be the next Greggs

| John Fieldsend

Greggs has been one of the great UK stocks of the current millennium. Could artificial intelligence help our author discover…

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Up to 78p a share! How much longer might Lloyds shares trade for pennies?

| John Fieldsend

Lloyds shares are flying! Are they a good buy today and will they break the £1 mark soon? Here’s what…

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