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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

£20k in savings? How I’d aim for a second income of £2k a month 

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This Fool is considering how to create a second income stream of £2k a month by investing in a diversified…

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Investing Articles

Are these the top FTSE 100 stocks of the past 20 years?

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As the FTSE 100 draws ever closer to a new all-time high, I'm examining some of the top-performing stocks that…

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Why did this AI-related FTSE 250 stock soar 81% in March?

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Sudden price jumps are usually a good thing, but the reason this FTSE 250 stock soared in March was nothing…

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Up 72% in a year! This UK company is defying a stock market in decline

| Mark Hartley

Analysts are calling doom and gloom on the UK stock market as US investors swoop in to acquire local firms.…

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This FTSE 100 stock halves its 11% dividend yield next year. What now?

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After working on its turnaround, Vodafone is set to slash its generous dividend yield. So should I keep holding or…

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Up 153% since Covid lows! Is the BP share price at risk from ‘greenwashing’ claims?

| Mark Hartley

The BP share price has increased significantly since the pandemic but are ‘greenwashing’ accusations a threat to its future profits?

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Are these the best stocks to buy on the FTSE right now?

| Mark Hartley

With the UK stock market on the way to hitting new highs, this Fool is considering which are the best…

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How I’d turn my £12,000 of savings into passive income of £1,275 a month

| Mark Hartley

This Fool is considering a strategy that he believes can help him achieve a stable passive income stream with a…

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With its 10% yield, is this recovering FTSE 250 stock a passive earner’s dream?

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Mark David Hartley is considering whether this struggling FTSE 250 stock can recover. Does the high dividend yield alone make…

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If I’d invested £5,000 in Aviva shares 7 months ago, how much would I have now?

| Mark Hartley

Aviva shares have enjoyed significant growth in the past seven months but this Fool got in late. Has he missed…

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With the FTSE 100 nearing 8,000, UK shares won’t be cheap for long

| Mark Hartley

I'm considering a low-cap share that could benefit from the UK market recovery. With good financials and a solid balance…

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£8k in savings? Here’s how I’d aim to retire with a second income of £1,000 a month!

| Mark Hartley

This Fool is considering a strategy to secure a second income from a small pool of savings. With the right…

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3 of the best FTSE 100 stocks I’d buy as a beginner investor

| Mark Hartley

To ensure a smooth introduction to investing, this Fool is weighing up the long-term benefits of reliable and well-established FTSE…

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With an 8% dividend yield, these 2 undervalued shares are a winning combo

| Mark Hartley

Once again I'm on the hunt for high-yield dividend stocks to add long-term value to my portfolio. Will these two…

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Investing Articles

£17,000 in savings? Here’s how I’d aim for £3,375 a month in passive income

| Mark Hartley

A small savings pot can go a long way towards building a passive income stream but it requires commitment. I’m…

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FTSE 250 shares: 3 cheap stocks that could take off this year

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This Fool is considering three low-cost FTSE 250 stocks with potential for growth. Could one of these companies be the…

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Up 180% in a year, can Rolls-Royce shares go higher? Here’s what the charts say

| Mark Hartley

I'm on a mission to find out what the future holds for my Rolls-Royce shares. With recent growth reaching exponential…

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Down 30% this year, is Tesla stock a lost cause or a bargain at this price?

| Mark Hartley

With Tesla rapidly losing ground against Chinese competitors, I'm wondering if the sinking stock can recover. Will an April price…

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With an 8% dividend yield, I think this undervalued FTSE stock is a no-brainer buy

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With an impressive yield and good track record of payments, Mark David Hartley is considering adding this promising FTSE share…

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Investing Articles

The ITV share price is up 20% this month! Will it keep going?

| Mark Hartley

The ITV share price is near a six-month high following positive results and a possible Hollywood-linked deal. I’m looking to…

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Investing Articles

Up 154% in a year! Is this the best UK penny stock to buy?

| Mark Hartley

Metals Exploration is a penny stock company that mines gold in the Philippines. I think it could become a key…

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More branch closures and an ongoing scandal: is the Lloyds share price at risk of falling further?

| Mark Hartley

The Lloyds share price has been doing well lately but is now at a critical deciding point. Our Fool UK…

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Are these 2 FTSE 100 shares a buy? Major broker UBS thinks so!

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Mark David Hartley is considering the growth potential of two FTSE 100 shares after the Swiss bank raised its price…

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Shell share price falters as green energy targets reduced. Should I be concerned?

| Mark Hartley

After the company downgraded its energy targets due to low confidence in its initial estimates, I’m looking at how this…

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2 promising UK-based AI stocks I’d buy for long-term passive income

| Mark Hartley

It's increasingly evident that AI is the future, so I aim to secure long-term passive income from UK firms that…

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Farewell FTSE 250! easyJet prepares for take off en route to the FTSE 100

| Mark Hartley

Budget airline easyJet is poised to be upgraded from the FTSE 250 to a listing in the top 100. What…

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Nvidia stock is flying but it’s not the only chip manufacturer worth looking at

| Mark Hartley

Is Nvidia stock overvalued? I think it might be, so I'm looking at other lower-priced semiconductor chip makers with more…

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On the rise! I regret not buying these 2 cheap shares earlier. Am I too late?

| Mark Hartley

Mark Hartley is checking the charts to see if these two cheap shares are still good buys. They both show…

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Mondi and DS Smith: can a merger save these 2 FTSE 100 packaging giants?

| Mark Hartley

Mondi is looking to expand operations by buying up rival DS Smith. But will the combined forces of these two…

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Investing Articles

My 3-step strategy to retire early with life-long passive income

| Mark Hartley

This is a simple three-step plan that I believe could get me started on a path towards passive income and…

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3 UK shares I believe will boost my portfolio in 2024

| Mark Hartley

As the British economy starts to show signs of recovery, I'm considering three UK shares I think have potential to…

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These FTSE 250 shares look cheap! Should I grab them before prices rise?

| Mark Hartley

I'm looking for some cheap FTSE 250 growth shares to boost my portfolio. I think these two promising options are…

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Small-Cap Shares

7% dividend yield! Here’s 1 penny stock I’d consider for my portfolio

| Mark Hartley

I'm looking for high-yield dividend shares with lots of potential to add to my portfolio. This lesser-known penny stock is…

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2 FTSE shares that I would consider selling soon if things don’t improve

| Mark Hartley

With two FTSE shares bringing down his portfolio, this Fool UK writer is examining the charts to decide whether he…

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Warren Buffett believes this one investing rule is key to his success

| Mark Hartley

In this article, I'll use my position in a UK-listed ETF to help illustrate a well-known 'investing trick' that's favoured…

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St James Place falls 20%! Will it lose its place in the FTSE 100?

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Mark David Hartley investigates the reasons behind the sudden fall in the St James Place share price. Down 20%, can…

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3 high-yield dividend stocks to consider for my passive income portfolio in 2024

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I want to build a portfolio of dividend stocks that pay enough passive income to retire comfortably. Here are my…

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Investing Articles

Here’s how much I’d have if I’d bought 1,000 Rolls-Royce shares 10 years ago

| Mark Hartley

Rolls-Royce shares may be flying high this year but that wasn't always the case. I'm calculating how much I'd have…

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This reliable FTSE 250 stock has been propping up my portfolio lately. Does it have a promising future?

| Mark Hartley

Building long-term wealth requires a well-diversified portfolio of different stocks. I think this reliable FTSE 250 stock adds extra stability…

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Are these the 3 best dividend shares on the FTSE 100?

| Mark Hartley

Dividend shares are a great way for me to get more out of my investments. Here are three dividend stocks…

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