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Ken Hall

I’ve been writing for The Motley Fool UK for a couple of years now, focusing on clear, balanced investing ideas and the stories behind the numbers. I completed my undergraduate studies in Accounting and Finance, and have pursued postgraduate studies to further expand my investment knowledge. My investing outlook is simple: aim for financial freedom by combining patience, diversification, and the power of compounding over time. I’m drawn to businesses that can deliver both income and growth across different sectors, because I think most investors are better served by a resilient mix than by trying to time the market. Favourite quote? Warren Buffett nails it: “If you aren’t comfortable owning a stock for 10 years, don’t own it for 10 minutes.”

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Is 2026 a once-in-a-decade chance to generate passive income AND growth?

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Building a passive income with stocks that generate dividends and growth can be rare, but Ken Hall wonders if 2026…

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Why I think Greggs shares could be good value in 2026

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Greggs shares have hit a rough patch of late, but Ken Hall investigates if there's actually a high-quality growth and…

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How much is 1k invested in Lloyds shares in January 2025 worth now?

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A year isn't long in investing, but Ken Hall has been looking at how much a £1,000 investment in Lloyds…

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2 dividend shares for investors to watch closely in 2026

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Our writer Ken Hall evaluates two of the biggest blue-chip dividend shares that investors could look to for extra yield…

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Is this FTSE 100 stock a top dividend play in 2026?

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Ken Hall takes a look at a popular FTSE 100 dividend stock that could be one for income investors to…

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Is this FTSE 250 stock poised for a big recovery in 2026? Let’s discuss

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Our writer Ken Hall looks at a recognisable FTSE 250 dividend stock which is under pressure but showing signs of…

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Could these 2 tasty dividend stocks turbocharge investors’ passive income in 2026?

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Our writer Ken Hall analyses two top dividend stocks for investors wanting to build a passive income in 2026 and…

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Dividend yields over 5%! Can these Footsie stocks help investors build a passive income?

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Ken Hall takes a look at two top FTSE 100 dividend stocks that might help investors build a long-term passive…

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Is there still value in the Rolls-Royce share price, near an all-time high?

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Ken Hall evaluates whether the soaring Rolls-Royce share price has further to run despite sitting pretty in 2025.

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The Lloyds share price is at a 52-week high. Here are 3 reasons why investors may consider buying

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Ken Hall investigates if there are compelling reasons for investors to consider buying Lloyds shares, despite the soaring price.

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Down 53% in six months! Is this FTSE 100 stock one for value investors to consider?

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The FTSE 100 advertising giant's shares are under pressure, but is it cheap enough for bargain hunters to roll the…

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More than doubled in 6 months! Should investors consider buying these FTSE 250 stocks?

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Ken Hall thinks there is still time to buy one of these two FTSE 250 stocks that have more than…

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7% dividend yield! Are passive income investors sleeping on Mondi?

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FTSE 100 dividend stock Mondi (LSE:MNDI) has been under pressure of late, but is it one for passive income investors…

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7% dividend yield! Are passive income investors sleeping on this top stock?

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Shares in Mondi (LSE:MNDI) have been sliding lower, but a 7% dividend yield could be enough for passive income investors…

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Up 22% in 3 months! Should investors consider buying shares in this FTSE 100 pharma giant?

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Shares in FTSE 100 giant AstraZeneca (LSE:AZN) are up 22% in three months, but is it a good time to…

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£100,000 invested in Lloyds shares 5 years ago would be worth £370,000 today

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Lloyds shares have been on a gradual recovery, but investors who bought in October 2020 would have made a handsome…

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Why I’m not buying this high-yielding FTSE 100 stock — yet

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M&G offers one of the highest yields in the FTSE 100, but a recent profit miss means I’m not ready…

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Up 120 % in 1 year! Is there further to run for the Rolls‑Royce share price?

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The Rolls-Royce share price has been soaring in recent years. Is the engineering group the one that got away for…

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2 defensive dividend stocks to consider for long-term passive income

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Building a passive income? Ken Hall has two defensive dividend stocks that might be worth a closer look.

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Is now the time for investors to consider this high-yielding FTSE 100 stock?

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Ken Hall takes a look at Persimmon to see if the FTSE 100 housebuilder is a stock for value investors…

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Is there still value for investors in the Rolls-Royce share price?

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The Rolls-Royce share price has been a top performer in 2025. Ken Hall has his say on whether investors should…

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Why I think the Lloyds share price looks expensive right now

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The Lloyds share price has been surging higher in 2025 but Ken Hall thinks there could be better value in…

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Why I’m not buying this surging FTSE 250 stock just yet

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Ken Hall has his eye on a FTSE 250 stock that's rocketed higher in recent months. There are a couple…

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Why passive income investors should consider these 3 defensive stocks in 2025

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Ken Hall looks at three Footsie dividend stocks that could offer investors passive income even in tougher economic times.

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Why this FTSE 100 stock is 1 for value investors to consider in 2025

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Our writer Ken Hall has his eye on one big name FTSE 100 consumer stock that may be flying under…

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2 defensive shares for investors to consider for passive income in 2025

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Ken Hall takes a look at two reliable dividend payers in defensive sectors that could help build a long-term passive…

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Can the Lloyds share price surge even higher in 2025?

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The Lloyds share price has been on a tearing run of late. Ken Hall has his say on the stock's…

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Is Tesco a good value FTSE 100 grocery stock for investors to consider in June?

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The Tesco share price has climbed steadily higher in the last 12 months. Ken Hall evaluates the FTSE 100 grocery…

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3 top dividend shares that investors should consider in 2025

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Ken Hall dives into three dividend shares that are worth a look for yield-hungry investors in the market for new…

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Is this under-pressure FTSE 250 stock 1 for value investors to consider?

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FTSE 250 company Marshalls cut its dividend after dealing with profitability challenges. Ken Hall looks into the investment case.

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Is the Lloyds share price offering investors a bargain in 2025?

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The Lloyds share price has been on fire in 2025. Ken Hall takes a look at whether there's still value…

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Why this top consumer stock is one for passive income investors to consider

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The Coca-Cola HBC share price has been climbing higher in 2025. But is it still flying under the radar as…

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Why this FTSE 100 pharma stock is one for investors to consider right now

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Ken Hall takes a closer look at GSK after the FTSE 100 pharmaceutical giant's positive first quarter earnings update.

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Is there still time to buy this surging FTSE 250 stock?

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The Currys share price has been surging in recent months. Ken Hall looks at the relative value of the FTSE…

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1 blue-chip mining stock investors could consider for passive income

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Ken Hall takes a look at a high-yield Footsie mining stock that he thinks investors building a passive income portfolio…

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1 FTSE 100 retail stock investors should consider right now

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Ken Hall has his eye on J Sainsbury as a shareholder-friendly FTSE 100 retail stock that is trading cheaply compared…

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Is this FTSE 250 retailer a falling knife or a bargain buy?

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Our writer Ken Hall has an under-pressure FTSE 250 retailer on his radar. Is it a bargain hiding in plain…

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1 beaten down dividend stock investors could consider for passive income

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Our writer Ken Hall takes a look at one under-pressure mining giant that should be on investors' radars as a…

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2 FTSE 100 stocks that investors should consider for income

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Our writer Ken Hall evaluates two defensive dividend payers in the FTSE 100 that he thinks investors should consider buying…

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Should I buy this FTSE 100 banking stock for my portfolio?

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Ken Hall evaluates if this FTSE 100 banking stock on the rise is one to buy as he looks to…

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