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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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1 reason the Rolls-Royce share price has only just got started

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The Rolls-Royce share has been flying in recent years. Our Foolish author explains one reason why the party might not…

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A £10,000 stake in this FTSE 100 growth stock bought in January is now worth £35,000

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Because of a lack of technology companies, finding huge winners on the FTSE 100 isn’t so easy these days. It’s…

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£10,000 invested in Diageo shares before Ozempic is now worth…

| John Fieldsend

Diageo shares have struggled since Ozempic and other weight loss drugs turned up. But how bad has the damage been?

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Why a stock market crash could be further away than everyone thinks

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There's been a lot of talk recently of a looming stock market crash due to high valuations. Here's one reason…

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Time to buy the FTSE 100’s 2 best performers of 2025?

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The FTSE 100 has plenty of big winners among its stocks this year. Are the two best Footsie performers worth…

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When will the BT share price hit £3 again?

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The BT share price has been above the £3 mark several times in the past. Could the next occasion be…

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£10,000 of Phoenix Group shares could net me £840 yearly passive income!

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Phoenix Group shares now offer one of the biggest Footsie dividends! Here's how much passive income I might expect from…

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2 Warren Buffett tips I’m following about investing during high inflation

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Warren Buffett has some very wise words for where to invest in times of high inflation. I’m following both of…

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£11,245 in spare cash? Here’s a blueprint to creating a £7,849 yearly second income with it

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Apparently there are more of us with spare cash lying around than many would have guessed! Time to get building…

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99p a share! Time to buy the FTSE 250’s newest ‘penny stock’?

| John Fieldsend

This FTSE 250 stock is now trading for less than a pound! Is it time to fill my boots or…

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1 S&P 500 stock I hope to hold forever

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The best stocks tend to be the ones we hold onto the longest. Here's an S&P 500 stock that I'm…

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

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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?

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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?

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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?

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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?

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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?

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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?

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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

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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?

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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?

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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?

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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?

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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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Mother and Daughter Blowing Bubbles
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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

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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?

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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

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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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