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John Fieldsend

John Fieldsend

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

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3 FTSE 100 stocks near 52-week lows! Should I snap them up today?

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These three FTSE 100 stocks could prove to be at bargain prices right now. Should I buy them today for…

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I’d drip-feed £327 a month into income shares to try for a million

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Building a million in net worth seems like a distant goal, but could it be possible by investing in income…

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10.1% and 9.4% dividend yields! Should I buy these FTSE 100 stocks today?

| John Fieldsend

The FTSE 100 is renowned for its excellent dividend yields. Are these two 9%+ yielding companies slam-dunk passive income buys?

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Are International Distributions Services (IDS) shares a bargain near their 52-week lows?

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IDS shares were among the biggest fallers on the FTSE 250 last month. So is this delivery stock now too…

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How much longer can Lloyds shares stay below 50p?

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A higher dividend and an end to panic around the banking sector might be two reasons why Lloyds shares could…

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Will Rolls-Royce shares soon return to £4?

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Rolls-Royce shares have been surging this year. Could an exciting UK government project take them up to and beyond their…

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If I’d invested £500 in Centrica shares 3 years ago, here’s how much I’d have now

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The last three years have been a surprising boon for Centrica shares. Here’s how much I’d have if I’d invested…

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Down 92%, is cheap Rivian stock finally a buy?

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A disastrous couple of years for Rivian stock have seen early shareholders lose nine-tenths of their investment. But is it…

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Turning a £20k ISA into a £13,999 yearly second income

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As a UK resident, being able to take advantage of tax-free ISA accounts makes it easy to build towards a…

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Here’s why Scottish Mortgage shares jumped 11% in May

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Scottish Mortgage shares looked like a bargain after their recent slide. Here’s why an 11% rise in May could be…

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With no savings at 30, I’d use Warren Buffett’s 3 tips to build wealth

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Warren Buffett made billions using his simple, easy-to-follow investing tips. These three can help build wealth even starting with no…

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3 FTSE 100 stocks to target big passive income

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A rocky few months for the FTSE 100 has bumped dividend payouts up. Can these three stocks give me big…

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1 FTSE 250 stock I’d buy right now

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The cost-of-living crisis could be a disaster for restaurant chains, but this FTSE 250 stock might have a trick up…

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3 FTSE 250 stocks that look too cheap to miss

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The FTSE 250 is a fantastic place to find cheap UK stocks. Here are three that I think could turn…

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Up 32%, are Haleon shares the best FTSE 100 buy in June?

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After a fairly weak start to life as a stock exchange-listed company, could Haleon shares be a screaming buy at…

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I’d buy Marks and Spencer shares before it returns to the FTSE 100

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Marks and Spencer shares ripped higher after its earnings last week. Is this a stock that I could buy and…

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Here’s how I’d invest in FTSE 100 shares to earn a £1,000 second income

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Huge FTSE 100 firms post billions in profit every year, so here’s how I can own these shares to hopefully…

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4 AI stocks to buy and hold for 10 years

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AI is set to grow from a $100bn industry to $2trn+ by 2030. Here are four stocks to buy that…

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Renewable energy: are ITM Power shares an unmissable buy at 69p?

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After the energy crisis, the world seems desperate for green energy alternatives. ITM Power could be a key player and…

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I’d put my first £100 into income shares for a lifelong passive income

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Income shares offer anyone an easy and simple way to receive a passive income stream. Here’s how I’d start with…

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If I invest £10,000 in Glencore shares, how much passive income will I receive?

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Glencore offers one of the highest payouts to shareholders on the FTSE 100. What kind of passive income could £10,000…

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Here’s how I’d invest £100 a month in UK shares to target a £12,208 yearly passive income

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Relative to their earnings, UK shares look very cheap right now. Here’s how I’d take advantage to build a passive…

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A 73% upside? Here’s why I just bought Barclays stock

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Barclays stock seems undervalued at its current price. Analysts like the look of it, and I’ve just snapped up a…

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Is £8 the turning point for Hargreaves Lansdown shares?

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An excellent May trading update has boosted Hargreaves Lansdown shares. Is it enough for me to buy a few myself…

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Down to only 1p, what hope is left for Cineworld shares?

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Cineworld shares are down over 99% in value, but its cinemas are making strong revenues. Here's what might be in…

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Sainsbury’s shares are up 61% in recent months. Are they still undervalued?

| John Fieldsend

Over the last few months, Sainsbury’s shares have been one the FTSE 100’s biggest risers. Here’s what happened, and whether…

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Should I buy fallen Darktrace shares before it’s too late?

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Demand for cybersecurity solutions is set to grow massively in coming years. Should I pick up some Darktrace shares now…

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Interest rates at 4.5%! Can I now earn more with a Cash ISA than a Stocks and Shares ISA?

| John Fieldsend

Interest rates have just been raised to their highest level in 15 years. Is a Cash ISA now a better…

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3 FTSE 100 stocks I don’t think will stay cheap for long

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The FTSE 100’s lack of growth in recent years has led to some stocks looking curiously undervalued. Here are my…

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This might be the last time we see Greatland Gold shares at 8p

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Greatland Gold shares might take off once the miner starts production later this year. Is the 8p share price a…

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2 growth stocks that might explode in the near future

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Growth stocks can be some of the best investments I could make for their earnings potential. Here are my two…

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3 reasons I’d buy National Grid shares right now!

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As the economy stutters, National Grid shares might be a fantastic investment. Here are the three reasons I'd buy in…

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What’s going on with the Polymetal share price?

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The Polymetal share price has been on a rollercoaster ride in recent months. What’s happened with it, and should I…

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The British American Tobacco share price looks like a bargain. Am I buying?

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A recent drop in the British American Tobacco share price makes the company look cheaper than it's been for years.…

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2 secrets to targeting a £1,000,000 Stocks and Shares ISA

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A million-pound Stocks and Shares ISA sounds like a pipe dream. But here’s why I think it’s possible, thanks to…

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This near-9% yield FTSE 100 stock might be the deal of the year

| John Fieldsend

A 28% drop makes this stock the second-highest dividend payer on the FTSE 100 index. I think it might be…

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International Distributions Systems shares looks cheap!

| John Fieldsend

Since ditching the Royal Mail name, International Distribution Services shares have crashed. After a 51% fall, are they now too…

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Does Elon Musk’s latest move make Tesla stock a no-brainer buy?

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A 12% dip last week in the Tesla stock price looks like it might be a fantastic buying opportunity. Here’s…

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If I’d invested £500 in Rio Tinto shares 6 months ago, here’s how much I’d have now

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I’d say the last six months for Rio Tinto shares weren’t what anyone expected. Here’s how £500 invested in the…

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How I’d invest my first £1,000 in a Stocks and Shares ISA

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Thousands in the UK have become millionaires by investing in a Stocks and Shares ISA. Here’s how I’d aim to…

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