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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

To aim for £1,000 a month in passive income, should I buy growth shares or value shares?

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Deciding which shares are the best to invest in is important when considering long-term passive income. However, there are several…

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Up 32% this month! Is it finally time to buy this falling FTSE 250 stock?

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After years of consistent losses that have slashed the share price in half, this troubled FTSE 250 stock’s making sudden…

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The FTSE 100 is outperforming major US indexes! These are the top stocks leading the charge

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While UK companies continue to jump ship to the US, the FTSE 100 is beating major indexes across the pond.…

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An extra £50 every night while sleeping? It’s possible with dividend stocks!

| Mark Hartley

Our writer dreams of having an extra £50 a day to blow on whatever takes his fancy, so he's devised…

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Is there still time to snap up this ex-penny stock in May?

| Mark Hartley

A penny stock no more but a promising low-cap company nonetheless. Our writer examines the growth prospects of this sustainable…

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2 reliable growth stocks I’d consider for a new Stocks and Shares ISA in 2024

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There's still lots of time to pack that Stocks and Shares ISA with all the best mid-cap UK growth stocks…

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Unsure how to invest? I’d follow these 2 pieces of advice from investing genius Warren Buffett

| Mark Hartley

Taking a page from Warren Buffett's playbook, this Fool considers two key principles that could unlock stock market riches. 

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£9,000 in savings? Here’s what I’d do to retire with a £1,637 monthly passive income

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Forget the nine-to-five grind! Building a treasure chest of diversified stocks could be the ticket to a lifetime of passive…

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Why did the Phoenix Group share price jump 7% last week?

| Mark Hartley

Phoenix Group is a large-cap FTSE 100 insurance stock with a share price that saw some solid gains last week.…

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With its 7% dividend yield, I think this undervalued FTSE 250 stock is an opportunity not to miss

| Mark Hartley

This high-yield dividend payer is a solid FTSE 250 value share with decent growth potential. Not only that, but it's…

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Up 10% in a day! Is this the start of a rally for this FTSE 100 stock?

| Mark Hartley

It’s not every day that a share on the FTSE 100 jumps 10%. This Fool is on a mission to…

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The smartest way to put £500 in dividend stocks right now

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For many years, the UK stock market has been a treasure trove of dividend stocks paying high yields. But will…

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How I’d allocate my £20k allowance in a Stocks and Shares ISA

| Mark Hartley

Mark David Hartley considers the benefits of investing in a diversified mix of growth and value shares using a Stocks…

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£10k in cash? Here’s how I’d aim to turn that into annual passive income of £27,000

| Mark Hartley

Our writer explains how he'd invest £10k into dividend shares via an ISA with the goal of building up a…

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With impressive 7% dividend yields, I’d seriously consider these 2 popular British shares to buy in May

| Mark Hartley

Picking the right dividend shares to buy can result in spectacular returns. This Fool is weighing the prospects of these…

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1 high-growth FTSE 250 stock that I’d buy and hold for years

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I'm eyeing FTSE 250 growth stocks to add to my portfolio in May. With a solid track record of returns,…

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UK stock markets take off! The FTSE 100 is beating major global indexes, but who’s leading the pack?

| Mark Hartley

The UK stock market is enjoying spectacular growth this year, driven by local banks and one of our largest mining…

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Down 20% this month, can this struggling FTSE 100 stock recover?

| Mark Hartley

Shares in delivery company Ocado are down considerably this month, continuing a multi-year trend. Is there still hope for this…

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2 penny stocks this Fool thinks could deliver phenomenal returns!

| Mark Hartley

Penny stocks are a risky but exciting asset class to invest in, prone to wild volatility. Our writer thinks he's…

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Turning a £20k ISA into an annual second income of £30k? It’s possible!

| Mark Hartley

This Fool UK writer is exploring how to harness the power of dividend shares and compound returns to build a…

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3 market-beating international investment funds for a Stocks and Shares ISA

| Mark Hartley

It always pays to look for new ways to add extra diversity to a Stocks and Shares ISA. I think…

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A solid track record and 5.4% yield, this is my top dividend stock pick for May

| Mark Hartley

A great dividend stock is about more than its yield. When hunting for dividend heroes, I look at several metrics…

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Investing Articles

£8k in savings? Here’s how I’d aim to retire with an annual passive income of £30,000

| Mark Hartley

Getting old needn't be a struggle. Even with a small pot of savings, it's possible to build up a decent…

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Up 14% in a day! Is this embattled FTSE 250 company on the road to recovery?

| Mark Hartley

The sudden price surge in a lesser-known FTSE 250 stock caught my attention today. I decided to find out what’s…

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Rolls-Royce shares: tapped out at £4 or poised to climb further?

| Mark Hartley

Rolls-Royce shares are finally showing signs of faltering after months of gains. Can they still climb further or is a…

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Up 30%, this FTSE 100 stock has been my best buy in 2024

| Mark Hartley

I’m considering the prospects of my best-performing FTSE 100 stock this year. Can this major UK bank continue to make…

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Lloyds share price hanging on to 50p ahead of Wednesday’s Q1 earnings report. Where to now?

| Mark Hartley

Down in April and with low earnings expected this week, Mark David Hartley investigates where the Lloyds share price might…

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Shell hints at UK exit: will the BP share price take a hit?

| Mark Hartley

I’m checking the pulse of the BP share price after UK markets reeled recently at the mere thought of FTSE…

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3 top US dividend stocks for value investors to consider in 2024

| Mark Hartley

I’m searching far and wide to find the best dividend stocks that money can buy. Do the Americans have more…

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2 spectacular passive income stocks I’d feel confident going all in on

| Mark Hartley

While it's true that diversification is key when it comes to safe and reliable investing, these two passive income stocks…

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I think this FTSE 250 trust has all the right ingredients to lock in long-term profits

| Mark Hartley

Today I'm examining the prospects of a private equity investment trust on the FTSE 250 that caught my attention recently…

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I’d aim for a second income of £1,000 a month with this super-reliable dividend stock

| Mark Hartley

I think a great way to build a second income stream is by investing in dividend stocks via a Stocks…

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Down 16% in a month! Can this FTSE 100 stock recover in April?

| Mark Hartley

Grabbing low-priced shares with long-term growth potential is an investor's dream. I think this FTSE 100 share may be an…

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Warren Buffett is an investing genius. But what might he buy if he were British?

| Mark Hartley

I'm wondering what investing legend Warren Buffett would pick for his portfolio if he had been born on this side…

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3 mid-cap UK defence shares to consider buying in 2024

| Mark Hartley

Defence budgets are soaring as global conflicts increase the threat landscape, so I'm examining the value proposition of three defence-related…

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A second income of £1k a month from just £10 a day! How would I do that?

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Mark David Hartley considers how to build a second income stream starting from just £10 a day. Is £1,000 a…

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Down 23% in a year! Can the Diageo share price regain £30 in 2024?

| Mark Hartley

This Fool UK writer is checking the charts to see if the Diageo share price can recover from the recent…

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I’m considering these 3 undervalued pharma stocks to buy for my portfolio in April

| Mark Hartley

I want to increase my exposure to the pharmaceuticals industry this year, so I've been looking for undervalued stocks to…

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£8,000 in savings? Here’s how I’d aim to turn that into a £1,000 monthly passive income

| Mark Hartley

Investing a large pot of savings into high-yield dividend stocks with a reinvestment programme can secure significant passive income for…

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Up 32% in a month! Is this the best FTSE 250 stock on the LSE right now?

| Mark Hartley

The share price of this FTSE 250 company made impressive gains in the past 30 days, so I decided to…

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