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Dylan Hood

Dylan Hood is a freelance investment writer. He is especially interested in cross-border M&A, having spent a year working at one of the worlds leading investment banks. He holds a Level 6 Diploma in Diploma in Trading & Financial Analysis from the London Institute of Banking & Finance.

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Should I be buying Rolls-Royce shares at 221p?

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Rolls-Royce shares have been on fire over the last six months, rising almost 50%. This Fool wonders whether now is…

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easyJet shares are up 27% so should I be buying today?

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Since the start of 2023, easyJet shares have soared almost 27%. This Fool assesses whether now is the right time…

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Are Scottish Mortgage shares a bargain at 670p?

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Scottish Mortgage shares have fallen over 12% in the past 12 months, currently sitting at 670p. This Fool assesses whether…

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Tesco shares are up 16%: is now the time to buy?

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Tesco shares have performed well so far in 2023. Dylan Hood takes a look at whether now is the time…

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Is Lloyds the best UK banking stock to buy right now?

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Lloyds stock is down 6% year-to-date. This Fool assesses whether he thinks it’s a better buy than its British banking…

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Should I buy BT shares for my portfolio at 117p?

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BT shares are down 8% over the past 12 months, currently sitting at 117p. Is now the time for me…

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Is NIO stock a buying opportunity under $10?

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NIO stock is down over 50% in the last 12 months. Dylan Hood digs deeper into why and wonders if…

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How I’m using £100 a month to try to earn £10k a year in passive income

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I am on the hunt for high-yielding dividend stocks to earn me £10k a month in passive income by the…

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Forget savings! I am buying this FTSE 100 stock to triple my money

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I think this FTSE 100 airline stock could yield huge returns in the future, and hence I am looking to…

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Should I snap up BT shares at 153p?

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BT shares have been falling in 2022. However, with a low price-to-earnings ratio and a good dividend, I think it…

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Scottish Mortgage shares are down 36%: should I buy now?

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The bursting of the tech bubble has dragged Scottish Mortgage shares down drastically. This Fool assesses if now is the…

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Here are two beaten-down growth stocks I like the look of today

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Inflation and interest rates have been wreaking havoc with markets, pushing down valuations. This Fool looks at two stocks to…

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I think easyJet shares are about to surge! Here’s why

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easyJet released some encouraging results as airline footfall keeps climbing. I think now could be a great time to buy…

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Should I snap up Royal Mail shares at 259p?

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It’s been a tough year for the UK courier, as strike action and wage pressures have decimated the share price.…

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Airline stocks: is now the time to buy back in?

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The airline industry is continuing to recover from its pandemic losses, but stocks across the board are down. This Fool…

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Have we seen the worst of the 2022 stock market crash?

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2022 has been a turbulent year for markets, but things seemed to have eased since July. Dylan Hood takes a…

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Are Scottish Mortgage shares a bargain at 822p?            

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The high-tech fund has fallen 36% year to date, largely due to rising inflation and interest rates. At 822p, is…

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NIO shares are falling: is it time to buy at $19?

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Over the past five days, NIO stock has fallen over 7%. Dylan Hood digs deeper into why and wonders if…

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Cineworld shares crash: here’s what I’m doing

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Shares in the cinema chain have nosedived since news it could be filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. Here’s what I…

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BT shares have crashed: here’s why I’m buying

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The price of BT shares has fallen some distance from its high in July. This Fool digs deeper into what’s…

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The steps I’m taking to target £10,000 a year in passive income

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Dylan Hood discusses the investing strategies he's using to try to achieve a five-figure sum in yearly passive income.

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Lloyds shares are down 8%: should I buy now?

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Interest rates and inflation have been weighing on Lloyds shares so far this year. As rates continue to rise, is…

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I think now is the time to buy this FTSE 100 growth stock!

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Rolls-Royce recently turned a profit for the first time in years. Here's why I think the growth stock could be…

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Is NIO stock a buy at $20?

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NIO stock has been pretty volatile over the past few months. Here, Dylan Hood takes a look to see if…

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Scottish Mortgage shares are back on the rise: is now the time to jump onboard?

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Scottish Mortgage shares have risen over 25% in the past 30 days. This Fool takes a look at why and…

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Here’s how I’m using £200 a month to retire at 50

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This Fool takes a look at how he is investing £200 each month to build a retirement fund using compounding.

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Recession is looming — is it time to invest in the stock market?

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Fears of a long UK recession are mounting, driven by global issues and rising interest rates. Is now the time…

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I’m using this FTSE 100 stock to help protect my portfolio from inflation

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I think that asset-rich BT could provide me a good hedge against rising UK inflation so I'm looking to see…

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Royal Mail shares are down 48%: should I buy now?

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Falling delivery demand and rising inflation are weighing on Royal Mail shares’ valuation. Dylan Hood wonders whether now is the…

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BT shares are up 12%: is now the time to buy?

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BT shares have performed well so far in 2022, rising 12% year to date. This Fool assesses whether now is…

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Is NIO stock about to explode?

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After a disappointing last 12 months, NIO stock is back on the rise. Dylan Hood wonders whether now is the…

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Are Scottish Mortgage shares good buys at 774p?

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Scottish Mortgage shares climbed 5% last week and are currently sitting at 774p. This Fool takes a look at whether…

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Lloyds shares are down 15%: should I buy now?

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Lloyds shares have fallen 15% year to date as recessionary pressures mount. They're at 42p per share now, so this…

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Rolls-Royce shares are rising! Should I buy now?

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Rolls-Royce shares have risen over 9% in the last month, topping 90p. This Fool wonders whether now is the time…

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Should I buy Tesco shares at 250p?

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Tesco shares are down 15% year-to-date, currently sitting at 250p. This Fool takes a look to see if now is…

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Tesla shares are down 45%: should I buy now?

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Tesla shares have been hammered by rising inflation and interest rates, falling 45% year to date. This Fool assesses whether…

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NIO stock is rising: should I buy now?

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NIO stock has surged on news of the release of its new SUV. With the share price up, is now…

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Is BT stock a no-brainer buy at 180p?

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BT stock has climbed almost 10% so far in 2022, while the FTSE 100 has fallen 6%. This Fool wonders…

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Royal Mail shares are down 48%: should I buy now?

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Dylan Hood considers whether the significant drop that Royal Mail shares have experienced in 2022 presents him with a good…

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Here’s why Scottish Mortgage shares fell 8% yesterday

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Scottish Mortgage shares fell another 8% yesterday. This Fool takes a look why and assesses if now is the time…

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