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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

If I’d invested £1,000 in Chemring shares five years ago, this is how much I’d have

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With Chemring shares up 146% in the past five years, this Fool UK contributor is calculating how much he’d have…

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FTSE 100 shares: a once-a-lifetime opportunity to get rich?

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I believe these FTSE 100 shares are significantly undervalued, offering a life-changing opportunity to buy them for less than they’re…

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The BT share price is on life support! Can a move to digital save it?

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The BT share price dropped 10% last month ahead of plans to upgrade the UK network. What will it take…

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No savings at 40? Here’s how I would aim to retire with £27,000 a year in passive income

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If I had no savings at 40, this is how I would aim to retire with an adequate amount of…

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3i share price dips 3% despite impressive trading update released today

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Mark Hartley evaluates the 3i share price after today’s trading update and considers whether the £24bn FTSE 100 constituent has…

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Up 185% in a year, can the Rolls-Royce share price go higher? Some analysts think so!

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The Rolls-Royce share price keeps climbing despite some alarming risks on the balance sheet. I’m now wondering just how high…

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Lloyds’ share price is down 12% this month! Here’s why I think it’s a great time to buy

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The Lloyds share price is down 12% and nearing a one-year low. I’m jumping on this opportunity to buy it…

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Up 100% in 5 years! Have I missed the boat on this skyrocketing FTSE 100 value stock?

| Mark Hartley

Is it sunrise or sunset for this high-flying FTSE 100 stock? I’m crunching the numbers to find out if it…

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A steal at only £5! Is this UK growth stock a golden opportunity to profit in 2024?

| Mark Hartley

This Fool UK contributor is impressed by a cheap growth stock that’s fighting for its place in a competitive industry…

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How I’d invest £6,000 a year into a Stocks and Shares ISA to aim for £1,000 a month in passive income

| Mark Hartley

In this article, Mark David Hartley explains how he would go about investing in a Stocks and Shares ISA to…

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Up 33% in 3 months! Can this leading FTSE 250 stock keep climbing?

| Mark Hartley

I’m considering whether shares in this leading FTSE 250 company have more space to grow, or will it all come…

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I plan to secure consistent returns with these 3 FTSE 100 value stocks

| Mark Hartley

By adding a few value stocks, this Fool UK contributor aims to diversify their portfolio with the right balance of…

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This is how much I’d have now if I’d bought 500 shares of this FTSE 100 company a year ago

| Mark Hartley

2023 was not a year for growth, with most FTSE 100 companies ending the year down. However, this one stock…

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Forget flying cars, could this burgeoning industry hold the UK’s next biggest growth stocks?

| Mark Hartley

Flying cars may be all the rage abroad, but I’m investigating an emerging industry where I think I’ll find some…

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£5,000 in savings? I’d consider using dividend stocks to aim for £4,752 a year in passive income

| Mark Hartley

This Fool UK contributor explores how he can fully benefit from his savings using FTSE 100 dividend stocks and compounding…

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3 cheap shares I’d buy to take advantage of high-yield dividend payments

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I think buying cheap shares in companies that pay high dividends is a great way to earn some additional income…

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The UK stock market is awash with hidden gems. These are my top picks for January

| Mark Hartley

I’m digging deep to find some lesser-known shares on the UK stock market that I think have spectacular growth potential.…

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The Barclays share price plummeted 6% this week. Should I be concerned or buy more?

| Mark Hartley

With the Barclays share price experiencing extreme volatility, I’m wondering if there is something bigger going on in the UK…

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They outperformed the S&P 500 over 5 years! Are these the best UK shares to buy now?

| Mark Hartley

Sure, the S&P 500 may deliver impressive returns, but I’m looking at three shares to buy here in the UK…

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These are the FTSE shares that I’m confident will help my portfolio take off in 2024

| Mark Hartley

I'm looking at three promising FTSE shares that I think will make a great addition to my portfolio in the…

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I’m considering 700 shares of this UK stock to aim for £10,000 a year in passive income

| Mark Hartley

Could buying dividend shares in this company secure me a reliable passive income that will help me achieve my goal…

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Now at a 52-week low, will shares in these FTSE 100 fashion giants recover in 2024?

| Mark Hartley

UK fashion suffered through 2023, leaving one FTSE 100 share at a 52-week low, while 2024 has sent another plummeting.…

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In a market slump, this is how I aim to identify cheap stocks with growth potential

| Mark Hartley

Choosing the best cheap stocks during a market downturn can be hard. This is my strategy to identify those with…

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Investing Articles

Could the Diageo share price hit new highs in 2024?

| Mark Hartley

With the Diageo share price in a slump this year, I’m wondering if a recovery in 2024 could make this…

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These two FTSE 100 stocks are on the rise – is now the time to buy?

| Mark Hartley

As the mining sector enjoys a boost from China, this Fool UK contributor has his eye on two promising FTSE…

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I’m using this strategy to generate a second income stream for a comfortable retirement

| Mark Hartley

With only £100 a month, this Fool UK contributor is aiming to secure a comfortable retirement with a second income…

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I would grab these cheap shares before prices rise again

| Mark Hartley

With the UK market in a slump, this Fool UK contributor is looking at buying up some cheap shares before…

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This FTSE 100 value stock is half price. Is now the time to buy?

| Mark Hartley

Down almost 50% since its 2019 high, this Fool UK contributor thinks this FTSE 100 stock could be the index's…

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Could buying these green energy UK shares today be like investing in Amazon in 2013?

| Mark Hartley

This Fool UK contributor is looking at green energy UK shares for long-term gains. These two stocks are firmly on…

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My passive income investment strategy for 2024

| Mark Hartley

This Fool UK contributor aims to secure passive income in 2024 with a low-risk investment strategy.

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How I’m aiming to beat inflation in 2024 with these high-yield FTSE 100 dividend shares

| Mark Hartley

One Fool UK contributor is considering dividend shares from two British pension companies to beat inflation in 2024.

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2024 threatens market turmoil! I aim to secure passive income with these two growth stocks

| Mark Hartley

One Fool UK contributor has two British growth stocks on his radar, both harnessing technology in very different fields.

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