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James J. McCombie

James J. McCombie

James J. McCombie has been writing for the Fool UK since August 2019 and has passed the charted financial analyst (CFA) level one and two examinations.

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If I’d invested £1,000 in Games Workshop shares 10 years ago, here’s how much I’d have now!

| James J. McCombie

Games Workshop shares are up 1,402% over 10 years, and I think that's a great example of why I should…

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Are these the 2 best dividend stocks in the UK?

| James J. McCombie

After running a screen and having a think, Shell and RWS Holdings are my two prime UK dividend stock picks…

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5 reasons the market might be undervaluing this FTSE 250 stock

| James J. McCombie

FTSE 250 stock Marks and Spencer looks cheap based on earnings multiples and other qualitative factors. Is the market overlooking…

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Should I get invested in this FTSE pharma share?

| James J. McCombie

The price of FTSE stock Sareum rose on potential Covid-19 applications but has since cooled. Is now a good time…

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How I’d earn £250 a month from a Stocks and Shares ISA

| James J. McCombie

Just how big of a Stocks and Shares ISA, and what dividend yield would I need, to generate £250 a…

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Can I learn to love this small-cap palm oil stock?

| James J. McCombie

M P Evans is a fast growing small-cap stock with plenty of potential. But James McCombie thinks it has a…

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2 growth stocks for the next 10 years and beyond

| James J. McCombie

I think these two growth stocks in industry leading positions have the potential to reward patient investors over the next…

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3 stocks I’d buy if the stock market crashes

| James J. McCombie

A stock market crash could wipe out a chunk of the price of three stocks I have my eye on…

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Are Coca-Cola shares the prime beverage bets on the London Stock Exchange?

| James J. McCombie

I could (sort of) buy Coca-Cola shares on the London Stock Exchange, but there might be better British beverage stock…

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The FTSE 100: should I catch a falling knife?

| James J. McCombie

Should I panic and run for the hills when a market like the FTSE 100 is falling? Or should I…

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Is the Avacta share price dip a buying opportunity?

| James J. McCombie

I would buy Avacta at its current share price if I was comfortable with the risk inherent in its developmental…

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I like high-yield stocks, so I should love a 17.5% one, right?

| James J. McCombie

Aircraft leasing outfit Amedeo Air Four Plus is a definitely a high-yield stock. But is that yield sky-high for fanciful…

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What would a £300 investment in AstraZeneca shares made 3 years ago be worth now?

| James J. McCombie

If I had invested in AstraZeneca shares three years ago, I would be sitting pretty right now. But how about…

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2 intriguing UK stocks I could snap up with a spare £300

| James J. McCombie

Ferrexpo and Barratt Developments are two UK stocks that look like bargains. But should I invest some of my spare…

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Why do I keep investing in this FTSE 100 stock?

| James J. McCombie

James McCombie keeps buying FTSE 100 stock Diageo. He describes how it ticks all the boxes for growth, quality, income,…

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Why did Warren Buffett sell his TSMC stock?

| James J. McCombie

Yesterday, TSMC stock slid over 5% on news that Warren Buffett had drastically cut his position. Our writer considers possible…

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2 penny stocks that look likely to be priced in pounds one day

| James J. McCombie

Record and Sureserve are two penny stocks that have got my attention and I think they might well break the…

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These high-yield British stocks look like safe and sound bets

| James J. McCombie

There's no point buying a stock for a high-yield only to run right into a dividend cut. So I screen…

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Can I afford to miss a Wickes shares bargain?

| James J. McCombie

Wickes shares are trading at a low P/E ratio compared to peers. Is this enough of a bargain to force…

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Should I add the VUSA ETF to my Stocks and Shares ISA?

| James J. McCombie

Adding the VUSA ETF to my Stocks and Shares ISA would give it exposure to US stocks, in particular, big…

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Should I keep investing in the FTSE 100?

| James J. McCombie

I am happy to keep investing in the FTSE 100, but I am aware of its strengths and weaknesses, and…

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With £1k, I’d buy and hold these 5 Warren Buffett-style stocks

| James J. McCombie

If I had a spare £1,000 to invest in Warren Buffett-style shares, these are the five diverse stock picks that…

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Scottish Mortgage is one of my top 3 investment trusts for 2023

| James J. McCombie

I want to own Scottish Mortgage for tech exposure and two other trusts for UK small cap and green energy…

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Directors are buying and selling these FTSE 100 stocks heading into 2023

| James J. McCombie

Keeping an eye on which directors are buying and selling their own FTSE 100 stocks is an important part of…

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The 3 top-performing FTSE 100 stocks so far in 2022

| James J. McCombie

Here's why I ended up holding the three top performing FTSE 100 stocks (Pearson, BAE Systems and Glencore) of this…

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Is Meta stock a cheap buy? Here’s what the charts say

| James J. McCombie

The Meta stock price has slumped and is now available for 2016 prices. A few charts could reveal if this…

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Why did the abrdn share price rise 18% in November?

| James J. McCombie

The abrdn share price moved sharply higher in November. Was it something the company did or just a rising tide…

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2 FTSE 250 stocks I’ll hold for decades

| James J. McCombie

Here's why I plan to hold FTSE 250 companies Greggs and The Renewables Infrastructure group in my portfolio for years…

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2 growth stocks I bought without any hesitation

| James J. McCombie

YouGov (LSE:YOU) and Watches of Switzerland (LSE:WOSG) are growth stocks that look cheap to me, and I have snapped them…

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3 dividend stocks to buy and hold in 2022

| James J. McCombie

I am looking for relatively safe dividend stocks to buy in 2022 and add income return to my portfolio in…

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1 penny stock I’d buy for 2023 and beyond

| James J. McCombie

Saietta is a electric vehicle aligned penny stock, which although risky, might just pay off in my portfolio in the…

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Rolls-Royce shares are up 10% in a week: is this the turnaround?

| James J. McCombie

Rolls-Royce shares are up on the back of a positive trading report. I am cautiously optimistic that this is the…

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Should I invest in Microsoft stock?

| James J. McCombie

The Microsoft stock price has been in decline for at least a year. Is this an investing opportunity or is…

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Is the Greggs share price worth a bite?

| James J. McCombie

At around 2,000p, the Greggs share price looks tempting. It's below its all-time high, and the company has a track…

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As interest rates rise I’m still looking at UK stocks

| James J. McCombie

I'm looking at value, consumer staples, and healthcare stocks, as well as banks and insurers, for long-term buys as interest…

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Why are Royal Mail owner International Distribution Services shares up 8% today?

| James J. McCombie

Shares in IDS, formerly known as Royal Mail, were lifted today when barriers to a significant investor increasing its stake…

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Is it a good time to buy penny stock Woodbois?

| James J. McCombie

The price of penny stock Woodbois is down 36% this year and just hit a new 52-week low. Can it…

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Why has the NatWest share price fallen today?

| James J. McCombie

The NatWest share price fell after investors got a look at its Q3 2022 report. Was it all bad, a…

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Should I buy Shell shares right now?

| James J. McCombie

Shell shares have risen 5% in price on the back of a positive trading update and potential dividend increase. should…

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3 FTSE 100 dividend aristocrats I’d buy and hold for years

| James J. McCombie

FTSE 100 stocks Diageo, Relx, and Spirax-Sarco have consistently increased their dividends for years -- and attracted my attention.

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