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Mark Hartley

Mark is an IT professional with a background in financial technology. He developed an interest in stocks and investments while working as a systems analyst for one of the largest interdealer brokers in London. He is enthusiastic about emerging industries like fintech, biotech, AI, and renewable energy. "There is more honor in accumulating little by little than in reaching for the sky and ending up flat on your face" - Vatnsdæla Saga, c.7

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Investing Articles

While the UK stock market nears record highs, here are 2 FTSE bargains to consider in June

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Our writer considers the prospects of two undervalued FTSE 100 shares that still have growth potential amid a rallying UK…

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Investing Articles

£10,000 invested in Tesco shares 3 years ago is now worth…

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Calculating the potential returns on reinvested dividend stocks can provide surprising results, as our writer details using Tesco shares as…

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Investing Articles

Here’s the forecast for 3 top dividend shares on the FTSE 100

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Mark Hartley outlines the dividend forecast for three top FTSE 100 shares and evaluates their future prospects as part of…

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Value Shares

These 2 FTSE 100 stocks look cheap! Why are they lagging behind the market?

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The FTSE 100 might be reaching for the stars but that's doesn't mean all the growth opportunities are gone. Mark…

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Investing Articles

These 2 dividend stocks have yields above 10%! Could they deliver £2k of annual passive income?

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Mark Hartley considers the potential benefits -- and risks -- of two high-yielding solar energy dividend stocks as part of…

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Investing Articles

What the £2.9bn Deliveroo acquisition says about UK shares — and who’s next?

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The recent Deliveroo acquisition highlights the global appetite for UK shares. This Fool wonders if Wise could be the next…

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Investing Articles

UK market revival: amid policy shifts, a Stocks and Shares ISA could empower retail investors

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Mark Hartley considers how a Stocks and Shares ISA could help investors capitalise on the UK market bounceback and aim…

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Investing Articles

How a second income from high-yield UK dividend stocks could help an investor retire early

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Building a second income through FTSE 100 dividend shares could be a way to retire early. And compounding plus reinvestment…

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Investing Articles

Investing in 2025: is Warren Buffett’s advice still relevant today?

| Mark Hartley

Warren Buffett’s long-term, value-focused investment strategy's stood the test of time. But in today’s fast-moving markets, does it still hold…

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Investing Articles

Why the S&P 500’s record highs could continue in 2025

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After a minor tariff-induced hiccup, the S&P 500 looks primed to continue last year's stellar rally. Mark Hartley considers one…

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Investing Articles

Vodafone’s dividend yield falls below 5%. Is the stock still worth considering?

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Once a dividend hero with a consistently high yield, Vodafone has lost its momentum. Our writer examines the company's financial…

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Investing Articles

£10,000 investing in the top FTSE 100 growth stocks last year is now worth…

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The FTSE 100's climbing ever closer to a new record high but the top stocks aren't necessarily the best buys.…

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Investing Articles

Just £1,000 invested in Rolls-Royce shares during the pandemic is now worth…

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Mark Hartley admires the incredible growth Rolls-Royce shares have enjoyed since their pandemic-era low, and identifies one UK stock that…

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Investing Articles

UK stock market rally: the FTSE 100 eyes 9,000 points

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Mark Hartley examines the companies that are driving the UK stock market to new highs in 2025, and identifies one…

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Investing Articles

Can ChatGPT really build the perfect passive income portfolio? I put it to the test

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Mark Hartley tests out AI to see if our computer overlords/buddies can develop a winning passive income portfolio. The results…

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Investing Articles

2025 could be the year for UK shares! I’m eyeing these ones

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After the stock market makes a stellar recovery this month, our writer highlights the UK shares he's considering investing in…

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Investing Articles

With 7% yields and low payout ratios, these FTSE 250 dividend shares could be hard to ignore

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Mark Hartley identifies two FTSE 250 stocks with high dividend yields and decent payment coverage. Are they worth considering in…

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Investing Articles

Warren Buffett retires: what now for Berkshire Hathaway as the oracle steps down?

| Mark Hartley

After stepping down as Berkshire Hathaway CEO, Warren Buffett has passed the torch to Greg Abel. What does this mean…

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Investing Articles

From landlord to investor: why buy-to-let owners may be switching to stocks for a second income

| Mark Hartley

Our writer investigates how some residential landlords may turn to the stock market as a better option to provide a…

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Investing Articles

Growth stocks vs. value stocks in 2025: where’s the smart money going?

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Wondering whether to invest in growth or value stocks in 2025? Our writer outlines the key differences and identifies a…

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Investing Articles

What’s inside a millionaire’s Stocks and Shares ISA?

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Our writer investigates what a millionaire’s Stocks and Shares ISA might look like and what lessons it holds for long-term…

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Investing Articles

As the FTSE 100 recovers from US trade war losses, here are the winners and losers

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Our writer considers the prospects of one UK share that has suffered recently, while other FTSE 100 stocks have enjoyed…

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Investing Articles

£10,000 invested in Legal & General shares 5 years ago is now worth…

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Legal & General shares may not have enjoyed spectacular price growth in the past five years but they more than…

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Investing Articles

These 2 mid-cap FTSE 250 miners are driving a UK stock market recovery

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A recent recovery in the UK stock market appears to be far-reaching, with sectors such as finance, real estate, and…

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Investing Articles

With an 11% yield, is this FTSE 250 energy stock the next best pick for my passive income portfolio?

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Mark Hartley considers the value in an 11%-yielding oil and gas stock that could help boost his passive income portfolio.…

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Investing Articles

This 10%-yielding FTSE 250 dividend stock looks great! But does it have long-term promise?

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Discover why this 10%-yielding FTSE 250 stock could be a strong long-term income investment – and what risks investors should…

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Investing Articles

UK shares are booming again as the FTSE recovers! Here’s what I’m watching

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Mark Hartley takes a deep dive to see which UK shares are lagging behind in the current market rally. Has…

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Investing Articles

How £20k in an ISA could achieve a second income worth £2k a year

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Investing in high-yielding dividend stocks with a Stocks and Shares ISA makes it possible to secure a tax-free second income.

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Investing Articles

Could this rapidly growing coffee stock be the next Warren Buffett-style winner?

| Mark Hartley

Discover why a fast-growing US coffee chain could be the next big US growth stock, with similarities to stocks picked…

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Investing Articles

How much could £20k in a Stocks and Shares ISA be worth in 2030?

| Mark Hartley

UK investors have enjoyed spectacular returns in their Stocks and Shares ISA's over the past five years. Would could the…

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Investing Articles

2 shares to consider as a new US deal could revive the UK stock market

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Our writer investigates two major FTSE 100 shares that could enjoy a boost following a US tariff shift and possible…

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Investing Articles

These 2 high-yield FTSE 100 dividend stocks look undervalued now!

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Our writer explores various methods to identify high-yield FTSE 100 dividend stocks, using valuation metrics to see if the stocks…

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Investing Articles

Up 20% with a 9% yield! This stock remains my top passive income earner

| Mark Hartley

When it comes to earning passive income through dividend investing, this major FTSE 100 insurer is the undeniable winner in…

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Investing Articles

3 promising high-yield FTSE 250 stocks to consider buying right now!

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When hunting for lucrative high-yield dividend shares, our writer heads straight for those smaller-caps found in the UK's secondary index,…

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Investing Articles

2 amazing UK shares on my watchlist for May

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Our writer investigates the growth prospects of two tourism-related UK shares that may be worth considering as we head into…

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Investing Articles

Up 33%! Here’s why I’m not buying more Lloyds shares this month

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Lloyds shares are on a tear in 2025, up almost a third since the year began. But Mark Hartley remains…

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Investing Articles

A stock market crash could be the perfect passive income opportunity. Here’s why

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Rather than fear a market crash, Mark Hartley considers how a savvy investor could use the opportunity to build a…

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Investing Articles

Warren Buffett ‘bought American’. Should investors consider the same in an unstable market environment?

| Mark Hartley

During the 2008 financial crisis, Warren Buffett doubled down on his commitment to American stocks. Our writer revisits that strategy…

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Investing Articles

2 promising UK growth stocks I’m eyeing up for May

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Ever the income investor, our writer takes a step out of his comfort zone to explore the benefits of two…

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Investing Articles

With £10k in savings, here’s how an investor could target a second income of £500 a month

| Mark Hartley

£10k in savings could be the foundation needed towards a powerful second income. Our writer details some steps necessary to…

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