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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

Turning a £20k ISA into a £16,000 annual second income? It’s possible!

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By making the most of a £20k ISA using basic investing principles, our writer thinks he could build up to…

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Investing Articles

Here’s how I’d invest £20k in a freshly-minted Stocks and Shares ISA

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Our writer outlines a potential strategy for a new Stocks and Shares ISA and then picks a standout FTSE stock…

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Investing Articles

Here are 3 of my favourite FTSE 250 dividend stocks for passive income

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The FTSE 250 is full of excellent UK companies offering attractive dividend yields. These are three of this Fool's best…

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Here’s a 42p FTSE stock that has the potential to reach £1

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Our writer delves into the potentially lucrative fortunes of a cheap FTSE stock that may be helped by a new…

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Investing Articles

Does today’s economic climate offer a once-in-a-decade chance to profit from growth stocks?

| Mark Hartley

With inflation falling and recession fears waning, I reckon these undervalued growth stocks offer an unprecedented opportunity right now.

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Investing Articles

The BT share price jumped another 5% this week. Was I wrong to sell?

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Mark David Hartley ponders the rationale in selling his position in BT Group, as the stock’s share price notched up…

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Investing Articles

These are my top FTSE 100 picks as recession fears fade

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With Bank of America forecasting a recession-free 2024, Mark David Hartley reconsiders some of his favourite FTSE 100 hopefuls.

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Investing Articles

I was broke and homeless. Now I earn passive income while I sleep!

| Mark Hartley

Our writer recounts a failed business idea that cost him his life savings, and how he managed to use the…

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Investing Articles

The Lloyds share price is lagging far behind Barclays! Which bank is the better buy?

| Mark Hartley

With Barclays' growth this year more than double the Lloyds share price, our writer pits the two banks against each…

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Investing Articles

£12,000 in savings? Here’s how I’d aim to turn that into an annual second income of £45,700

| Mark Hartley

Our writer outlines how he’d consider putting £12,000 into a Stocks and Shares ISA to target a lucrative second income…

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Investing Articles

10% dividend yield! Here’s 1 amazing FTSE income share I’d consider in 2024

| Mark Hartley

I’m hunting for the best undervalued stocks with high dividend yields and this lesser-known FTSE 250 energy company fits the…

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1 FTSE 250 growth share I’d spend the rest of my life with

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This Fool shares his love for a FTSE 250 stock that he has a personal connection with. But does a…

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Investing Articles

The Glencore share price is suffocating under a cloud of coal, and I wonder whether management can clean up its image and return the stock to growth!

| Mark Hartley

Glencore’s share price fell 20% last month even before releasing lacklustre results. I’m uncovering possible reasons for the mining giant's…

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Investing Articles

£7,000 in savings? Here’s how I’d aim to turn that into a £10,000 annual second income

| Mark Hartley

Our writer thinks he's discovered a winning strategy to score himself a steady second income stream. Could his plan work?

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Investing Articles

6%+ yields! Which of these cheap UK dividend shares should I buy?

| Mark Hartley

These FTSE 100 dividend shares look like bargains right now. But could one of them prove to be more lucrative…

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Investing Articles

Up 420%! Can this seemingly unstoppable FTSE 100 behemoth keep climbing?

| Mark Hartley

Traditional logic dictates that what goes up must come down. But despite the odds, this FTSE 100 leader continues to…

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Up 22% in a week! Top brokers are tipping this beaten-down FTSE stock to recover

| Mark Hartley

After falling 37% this year, this struggling FTSE 250 stock just posted excellent first-half results, prompting Buy ratings from brokers.

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Investing Articles

If I invest £10,000 in Legal & General shares, how much passive income would I receive?

| Mark Hartley

Shares of FTSE 100 insurance giant Legal & General have an attractive 9% dividend yield. Here’s why it's my choice…

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2 undervalued gems worth considering for a Stocks and Shares ISA in August

| Mark Hartley

Summer has brought new dynamics to the market so now may be a good time to inject fresh life into…

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Investing Articles

3 market-beating growth stocks long-term investors should consider for generational wealth

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The best growth stocks are those that outperform leading global indexes with each passing year. Here are three that I…

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With 7.4% yields, I think these are two of the best dividend stocks on the FTSE 250

| Mark Hartley

I'm looking for the best FTSE 250 dividend stocks to buy in 2024. I like the look of the yields…

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Investing Articles

Haleon’s share price leaps 3% as first-half results reveal 11% profit increase. Is it time I buy?

| Mark Hartley

The share price of lesser-known GSK offshoot Haleon is up today after the company's H1 2024 earnings results. I'm considering…

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Investing Articles

How much should I invest in the stock market to retire and live off the passive income?

| Mark Hartley

Escape the rat race and live off passive income by investing in the stock market? Sounds like a dream come…

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Investing Articles

This FTSE 100 stock’s down 66%, and the chairman just bought 20,000 shares

| Mark Hartley

Directors of this luxury fashion brand are snapping up a load of its shares. Should I follow suit and consider…

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Investing Articles

I’m checking the charts to see where the easyJet share price is headed

| Mark Hartley

Mark David Hartley examines key metrics to better understand where the easyJet share price may be going in the second…

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Investing Articles

Could £10,000 invested in this Dividend Aristocrat secure my passive income retirement goals?

| Mark Hartley

I want to retire with more than just a pension to get me by. Passive income is my ticket to…

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My portfolio is ready for a 2024 stock market correction

| Mark Hartley

This Fool explores the benefits of being prepared for a stock market correction and considers which shares he plans to…

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Investing Articles

How I’d aim to transform an empty ISA into a £30,000 second income

| Mark Hartley

The key to true financial independence is a second income, and the stock market offers a possible long-term plan to…

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Investing Articles

ITV shares down after revenue guidance cut in first-half interim results

| Mark Hartley

After releasing results this morning, the ITV share price slumped. But with several metrics looking positive, how will this effect…

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Investing Articles

Will the Reckitt share price finally recover after announcing a major shakeup?

| Mark Hartley

The Reckitt share price has climbed slightly higher today after somewhat positive news. But I wonder if it's enough to…

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Investing Articles

I’m considering 100 shares in this FTSE 250 gem to aim for £300 a month in dividends

| Mark Hartley

Mark Hartley outlines why a lesser-known banking stock from the FTSE 250's worth considering for an income portfolio in 2024.

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Investing Articles

FTSE 100 or S&P 500: where should I invest?

| Mark Hartley

UK investors are often drawn to the high growth of US stocks. But there are pros and cons to be…

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Investing Articles

A 9.6% yield but down 14%! Should I consider this FTSE gem for my dividend portfolio?

| Mark Hartley

There are several things to consider when looking for FTSE shares with dividend potential. Here, our writer outlines his evaluation…

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Investing Articles

What’s the minimum I need to invest every month to earn a meaningful passive income?

| Mark Hartley

When looking to secure a stream of passive income it's important to be realistic. Our writer investigates a strategy to…

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Investing Articles

2 ‘super-dependable’ dividend shares that have paid income for decades

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Mark Hartley considers two dividend shares that have rewarded shareholders with lucrative payments for more than 20 years.

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3 global investment trusts for maximum diversity in a Stocks and Shares ISA

| Mark Hartley

I think investing in a Stocks and Shares ISA is the most logical route to take for UK residents who…

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Investing Articles

The FTSE 250 is brimming with potential, especially in stocks like this one

| Mark Hartley

The main Footsie index gets all the attention but its little brother, the FTSE 250, is full of growth potential.…

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Investing Articles

Shell share price set to fall as impairment warning issued

| Mark Hartley

Shell has had a good run this year, but there are some major issues that are leaving me to wonder…

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Investing Articles

If I’d put £1k in this FTSE 100 stock five years ago, here’s how much I’d have now!

| Mark Hartley

Mark David Hartley works out what sort of profit he’d have made by investing in this FTSE 100 pick pre-pandemic.…

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Investing Articles

Will the Tesco share price hit a 10-year high in 2024?

| Mark Hartley

Up from 200p less than two years ago, the Tesco share price has enjoyed impressive growth lately. Now I'm considering…

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