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David Taylor

David Taylor is a business and finance journalist. Earlier on in his career he was a financial markets analyst and economics commentator. He has over 10 years combined experience in both financial markets and the media. His career has seen him work as a stock broker, analyst, commentator and journalist. David holds an Economics degree (Syd. Uni), a postgraduate diploma in Applied Finance and Investment (Kaplan), and a graduate diploma in Journalism (UTS). He is also RG146 accredited. The majority of his analysis and commentary centres around the idea that global money flows are inspired by market-sensitive international macroeconomic developments. David believes achieving a comfortable level of financial security requires investors to take a keen interest in financial and economic developments both at home and overseas. His goal is to help you engage with this world through his writing and research.

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What Management Would Prefer You Didn’t Know About Lloyds Banking Group PLC

| David Taylor

Lloyds Banking Group PLC (LON:LLOY) is slashing more jobs. This Fool explores whether it's a good sign or a bad…

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What Management Would Prefer You Didn’t Know About Standard Chartered PLC

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The best way to size-up a bank is to expose its flaws. So how did Standard Chartered PLC (LON:STAN) hold…

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What Management Would Prefer You Didn’t Know About Royal Bank of Scotland Group plc

| David Taylor

How long should you wait for Royal Bank of Scotland Group plc (LON:RBS) to get its act together? This Fool's…

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What Management Would Prefer You Didn’t Know About Vodafone Group plc

| David Taylor

Vodafone Group plc (LON:VOD) is currently performing well. So why is this Fool worried about its future?

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What Management Would Prefer You Didn’t Know About Banco Santander SA

| David Taylor

Banco Santander SA (LON:BNC) is relying on a euro zone turnaround to lift profits. Is it in for a rude…

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What Management Would Prefer You Didn’t Know About J Sainsbury plc

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J Sainsbury plc (LON:SBRY) just can't take a trick. So what on earth has happened now?

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What Management Would Prefer You Didn’t Know About Barclays PLC

| David Taylor

If it's not one thing, it's another. Why Barclays PLC (LON:BARC) is testing investors' patience.

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What Management Would Prefer You Didn’t Know About BP plc

| David Taylor

BP plc (LON:BP)'s bottom line is hostage to the price of oil. So what's the oil producer's fate now that…

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What Management Would Prefer You Didn’t Know About Rio Tinto plc

| David Taylor

Rio Tinto plc (LON:RIO)'s answer to falling prices is ramping up production. There's just one problem...

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What Management Would Prefer You Didn’t Know About GlaxoSmithKline plc

| David Taylor

As more allegations surface against GlaxoSmithKline plc (LON:GSK), this Fool looks into its impact on the drug company's bottom line.

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What Management Would Prefer You Didn’t Know About Centrica PLC

| David Taylor

Uncomfortable statistics, management pay cuts, and political controversies: what you need to know about Centrica PLC (LON:CNA).

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What Management Would Prefer You Didn’t Know About Tesco PLC

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Is it just a bad year for Tesco PLC (LON:TSCO), or should investors be worried?

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Why You Should Let BAE Systems plc Look After Your Money

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This Fool sees a bright future for long-term investors in BAE Systems plc (LON:BA).

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Why You Should Let ARM Holdings plc Look After Your Money

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I really don't think I need to twist your arm with this one. Check out ARM Holdings plc (LON:ARM).

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Why You Should Let National Grid plc Look After Your Money

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Investors in National Grid plc (LON:NG) are buzzing from their investment, but can it last? Find out here.

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Why You Should Let AstraZeneca plc Look After Your Money

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Investing in AstraZeneca plc (LON:AZN)...

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Why You Should Let Aviva plc Look After Your Money

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Have you been looking for a long-term play in the financial services sector? Look no further than Aviva plc (LON:AV).

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Why You Shouldn’t Let Royal Bank Of Scotland Group plc Look After Your Money

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Aye, the Royal Bank of Scotland Group plc (LON:RBS) is looking better all the time, but she makes me nervous.

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Why You Should Let Vodafone Group plc Look After Your Money

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Vodafone Group plc (LON:VOD) now has to make all the right calls, or risk being just another (very average) mobile…

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Why You Should Let HSBC Holdings plc Look After Your Money

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'Dull and boring' trumps 'sexy' for HSBC Holdings plc (LON:HSBA). Find out why.

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Why You Should Let Lloyds Banking Group PLC Look After Your Money

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Lloyds Banking Group PLC (LON:LLOY): robust financial institution, or a relic of the 'bad' old days of banking?

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Why You Should Let Banco Santander SA Look After Your Money

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Banco Santander SA (LON:BNC) is a risky investment. Is it too risky for your hard-earned money?

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Why You Should Let Unilever plc Look After Your Money

| David Taylor

Something unfortunate happened to Unilver plc (LON:ULVR) yesterday, and it wasn't for the first time...

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Why You Shouldn’t Let Wm. Morrison Supermarkets plc Look After Your Money

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Has Wm. Morrison Supermarkets plc (LON:MRW) finally turned the corner? Here's what you need to know.

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Why You Should Let BT Group plc Look After Your Money

| David Taylor

Find out why BT Group plc (LON:BT.A) is scoring goals for investors. You might even find yourself cheering.

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Why You Shouldn’t Let Standard Chartered PLC Look After Your Money

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Crunch the numbers for Standard Chartered PLC (LON:STAN) and it looks like a sound investment. But is it a trap?

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Why You Shouldn’t Let J Sainsbury plc Look After Your Money

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Is there enough room in the supermarket business for J Sainsbury plc (LON:SBRY)? Find out here.

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How To Survive A Market Crash With Just A Few Bumps And Bruises

| David Taylor

Worried about a market crash? Don't be. Here's a straightforward survival guide.

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Why You Shouldn’t Let Barclays PLC Look After Your Money

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Is Barclays PLC (LON:BARC) caught between a rock and a hard place? Find out here...

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Why You Should Let Royal Dutch Shell plc Look After Your Money

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Does size matter? Royal Dutch Shell plc (LON:RDSB) thinks it does. Find out why...

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Why You Shouldn’t Let BP plc Look After Your Money

| David Taylor

One major disaster with a whole bunch of complications. Is BP plc (LON:BP) worthy of your investment?

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Why You Shouldn’t Let British American Tobacco plc Look After Your Money

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British American Tobacco plc (LON:BATS): great investment, or a drag on your portfolio?

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Why You Should Let Rio Tinto plc Look After Your Money

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Iron ore prce slumps as news comes of more job cuts at Rio Tinto plc (LON:RIO). Has one of the…

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Why You Should Let Diageo plc Look After Your Money

| David Taylor

The Irish and Africans know a good when they see it. So what is it? And what does it have…

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Why You Shouldn’t Let Centrica PLC Look After Your Money

| David Taylor

Centrica PLC (LON:CNA) -- cooking with gas or a fading flame? Find out here.

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Why You Should Let GlaxoSmithKline plc Look After Your Money

| David Taylor

GlaxoSmithKline plc (LON:GSK) is once again fighting the good fight, and shareholders are set to benefit. Find out how.

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Why You Should Let Tesco PLC Look After Your Money

| David Taylor

Tesco PLC (LON:TSCO) has the scale to execute new strategies.

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