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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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3 UK shares I’d buy this week

| James J. McCombie

Here's why our author would be happy to add Learning Technologies, Finsbury Food and CVS Group to his portfolio.

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Stock market volatility: stick or twist?

| James J. McCombie

The news is full of stories about the turbulence of the stock market But how volatile are the markets really,…

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Should I buy Card Factory at the current share price?

| James J. McCombie

The Card Factory share price looks cheap at a P/E of 5.6, but I have some concerns about this discount…

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My top dividend stocks for October

| James J. McCombie

The falling UK markets have increased the yields on dividend stocks. But I also want track records and safety for…

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5 FTSE 100 stocks I’d still buy

| James J. McCombie

There are FTSE 100 companies that make sense for me now, given the weak pound and UK economic environment, and…

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Can the Woodbois share price grow?

| James J. McCombie

The Woodbois share price soared then slumped. Now it rises again, but can it continue on the back of rising…

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What does Warren Buffett do when the stock market crashes?

| James J. McCombie

Warren Buffett is probably following his own advice when the stock market crashes and being greedy for quality stocks he…

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How can I make £1,000 a month in passive income from stocks?

| James J. McCombie

£1,000 per month in passive income from dividend-paying stocks is possible, but the sooner I start then the more realistic…

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If I’d invested £1,000 in this penny stock at the start of 2022, here’s what I’d have now

| James J. McCombie

Penny stock Nanoco has soared 146% in value this year and would have more than doubled a £1,000 investment. Can…

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Should I invest in renewable energy stocks?

| James J. McCombie

I'd rather invest in a growing industry. The renewables energy industry is growing, so I'd like to invest in renewable…

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Palantir stock: is now the time to buy?

| James J. McCombie

Palantir stock is cheaper now than at its IPO. Can this knockdown price tempt me to forget my concerns and…

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1 under-the-radar growth stock to buy in September

| James J. McCombie

YouGov is a bonafide growth stock that I think is escaping investors' attentions and thus can be bought at a…

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Rolls-Royce stock’s problems in 5 charts

| James J. McCombie

Debt and reliance on large engines that power long-haul flights help explain why the Rolls-Royce stock price remains grounded.

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3 UK stocks to consider for a recession

| James J. McCombie

High-quality UK stocks from defensive sectors might hold up better than others in a recession. Here are three I like.

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Is the Haleon share price slide a buying opportunity?

| James J. McCombie

The Haleon share price has slid over pending Zantac lawsuits. I think the reaction is overblown, and like the stock…

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5 dividend stocks for September

| James J. McCombie

Here are five dividend stocks I'd consider buying on the basis of high yields, good dividend cover and historical growth.

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My plan for an annual passive income of £12,000

| James J. McCombie

Here's my plan to set up a £12,000 passive income stream by investing £275 month in a Stocks and Shares…

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Should I buy this turnaround AIM stock?

| James J. McCombie

AIM stock Renold is in the midst of a turnaround that is lifting its share price. Can it continue to…

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My top FTSE 100 stock to buy this September

| James J. McCombie

If I had to pick just one FTSE 100 stock to add to my Stocks and Shares ISA right now…

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Should I buy NatWest shares for their dividends now?

| James J. McCombie

NatWest shares might just hit a dividend yield of around 11% in 2022, that won't last, but I still think…

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The top 10 most shorted stocks in the UK

| James J. McCombie

Watching for the most shorted stocks in the UK can help me avoid investing disasters, Here are the stocks that…

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1 FTSE 100 income stock I’d buy in May

| James J. McCombie

I think the Taylor Wimpey share price looks cheap, and its dividend is attractive. I'd add FTSE 100 member to…

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These are the top trending stocks in the UK right now

| James J. McCombie

I take a look at the top trending stocks in the UK right now from two points of view: relative…

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What’s going on with the Anglo American share price?

| James J. McCombie

The Anglo American share price dipped by 9% today. For answers I turned to the Q1 2022 production report.

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Is there a best month to invest in FTSE 100 stocks?

| James J. McCombie

What does FTSE 100 performance data from 1996 to 2020 tell me about average monthly performances and more?

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My defensive FTSE 100 stock picks for volatile markets

| James J. McCombie

Here are five FTSE 100 stocks that might help protect my portfolio when markets are choppy.

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Is the Royal Mail Group share price cheap?

| James J. McCombie

The Royal Mail Group share price has dropped by nearly 50% since its June 2021 highs, but is it truly…

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What is going on with the Polymetal share price?

| James J. McCombie

The Polymetal share price leapt 700% to 1,400p before collapsing today. What has been going on with the stock price…

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Stock market crash – are there safer FTSE 100 stock picks?

| James J. McCombie

When the stock market crashes, all stocks tend to take a beating. But there may be some FTSE 100 shares…

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3 FTSE 250 shares I would buy right now

| James J. McCombie

I like searching in the FTSE 250 for potentially overlooked stocks that might be a great fit for my portfolio.…

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Why did the Indivior share price rise 14% today?

| James J. McCombie

The Indivior share price rocketed 14% higher today on the back of a positive full-year report and a potential dual-listing.

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What is up with the Peloton stock price?

| James J. McCombie

Why has the Peloton stock price been on such a bumpy ride and will change at the top get it…

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I think these 2 UK small-cap stocks could boost returns in my ISA

| James J. McCombie

Small-cap stocks have been found to outperform large-cap ones on average: Robert Walters and Somero are two UK small-cap stocks…

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2 top UK dividend growth stocks for 2022

| James J. McCombie

Halma and Bunzl both fit my criteria for dividend growth stocks and I would consider buying them in 2022 and…

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When is the next FTSE 100 stock market crash coming?

| James J. McCombie

Stock market crashes are tough to predict. But, there is good data on the frequency of corrections. Since stock market…

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What’s going on with the Unilever and GlaxoSmithKline share prices?

| James J. McCombie

Why did Unilever's share price fall and GlaxoSmithKline's rise after news of a rejected £50bn takeover bid for the latter's…

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Why the Rolls-Royce Holdings (RR) share price rose 10% in 2021

| James J. McCombie

The Rolls-Royce share price went on a wild ride in 2021. The pandemic explains much of the action, but there…

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Why is the Synthomer (LSE:SYNT) share price down 14% today?

| James J. McCombie

The Synthomer share price has fallen 14% today after Morgan Stanley downgraded the stock and cut its price target. Im…

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What’s going on with the Twitter stock price?

| James J. McCombie

Jack Dorsey resigned as CEO of Twitter and the stock price shot up, then continued its downtrend. Why might this…

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2 top UK dividend stocks to buy for 2022

| James J. McCombie

I think BAE Systems and Twentyfour Income Fund are top UK dividend stocks and I own them in my Stocks…

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