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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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Would I buy at the current Darktrace share price?

| James J. McCombie

The Darktrace share price has fallen about 50% from its all-time high. Could this be a buying opportunity?

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Why did the Metro Bank share price crash 20% today?

| James J. McCombie

The Metro Bank share price crashed after potential takeover talks were abandoned. Let's have a think about why that happened.

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Where next for the Rolls-Royce share price?

| James J. McCombie

When deciding if the Rolls-Royce share price will go higher and lower, constructing a bear and bull case can help…

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2 cheap British stocks I’d buy for my ISA

| James J. McCombie

Everyone likes a bargain. Here are two bargain British FTSE 100 stocks that I think are not only reasonably priced…

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What’s going on with the Peloton share price?

| James J. McCombie

The Peloton share price collapsed following its latest earnings report and has been in a slump all year. Can Peloton…

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How dividend reinvestment and capital growth build wealth and passive income

| James J. McCombie

Read about how compounding dividend reinvestment and capital growth in a stocks and shares portfolio can build wealth and generate…

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2 FTSE 100 stocks I’d buy right now

| James J. McCombie

JD Sports and BAE systems are two FTSE 100 stocks that I am considering buying today. BAE might offer a…

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Which are my best stocks for beating inflation in 2021?

| James J. McCombie

Inflation is coming. Here are a couple of FTSE 100 stocks that might have the potential to beat it.

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What’s going on with the Helium One share price?

| James J. McCombie

The Helium One (HE1) share price has collapsed after disappointing drilling results. It's not the end for this exploratory miner,…

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Why is the Gamestop stock price rising again?

| James J. McCombie

The Gamestop stock price shot up by nearly 30% yesterday. Was this a new short squeeze attempt, did the company…

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Here is why I am buying BP shares right now

| James J. McCombie

I think the BP share price will eventually increase, but I am prepared for a long and potentially rough ride.

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Should I buy the dip in the Darktrace share price?

| James J. McCombie

The Darktrace share price has fallen back from its all-time high but is still up 80% from its IPO price.…

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Why is the FTSE 100 stock market selling off this week?

| James J. McCombie

Slowing global growth and the Fed considering withdrawing support have spooked FTSE 100 investors. But I am not rushing to…

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Would I buy hydrogen stock ITM Power right now?

| James J. McCombie

The ITM Power share prices been in a slump since January, but now it is rising again. Should I be…

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Better buy for September: Aviva (LSE:AV) or Rolls-Royce (LSE:RR)?

| James J. McCombie

Both Aviva and Rolls-Royce shares have had a turbulent 2020 and 2021. Both companies are trying to turn things around…

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What UK stocks and shares would I buy if inflation is coming?

| James J. McCombie

With inflation running above the central bank's target and expected to keep rising in 2021, what stocks, if any, would…

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I’m buying shares in this FTSE 250 company to get exposure to private equity

| James J. McCombie

ICG Enterprise Trust (ICGT) trades on the FTSE 250 like any other share but it invests in companies and private…

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Why is the Hargreaves Lansdown share price down 10% today?

| James J. McCombie

The Hargreaves Lansdown 10% share price fall happened after the publication of the company's 2021 annual report. Was it that…

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Would I buy Rolls-Royce shares at 100p?

| James J. McCombie

The Rolls-Royce share price slumped during 2020 but is back to around 100p. Is now a good time for me…

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How did GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) do in the second quarter of 2021?

| James J. McCombie

GlaxoSmithKline (LSE:GSK) released its second quarter of 2021 results today. The GSK share price went up, then it fell back…

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Which FTSE 250 dividend stocks to buy?

| James J. McCombie

There are multiple FTSE 250 dividend-paying stocks. Here's how I would cut the list down to size and identify the…

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What’s next for the Wise share price?

| James J. McCombie

Wise released a trading statement today. What do I think it means for the Wise share price, and am I…

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Is the Supply@ME Capital share price a bargain?

| James J. McCombie

Supply@ME (LSE:SYME) shares have been very volatile over the past few months. But that's not the only reason I don't…

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What are the best renewable energy stocks for 2021?

| James J. McCombie

Hunting for the best renewable energy stocks for 2021 led me to the top holdings in a clean energy ETF…

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Are shares in fintech firm Wise a buy?

| James J. McCombie

Wise shares are now trading on the UK's main market following its very successful direct listing. I won't buy just…

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Why is the FTSE 100 down today?

| James J. McCombie

The FTSE 100 and other indexes are falling today. I think it has something to do with investors being worried…

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This UK EV stock has just hit the AIM market

| James J. McCombie

Saietta (LSE:SED) makes motors for electric vehicles.. It has ambitious plans for growth but I need more financial information before…

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Is GlaxoSmithKline stock a buy or sell?

| James J. McCombie

Activist investor Elliott Management has outlined the changes it wants to see at GlaxoSmithKline, what will this do for the…

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Can the Facebook stock price keep rising?

| James J. McCombie

Facebook stock joined the $1trn club yesterday after the dismissal of legal action lifted its stock price, but can it…

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Analysts think these FTSE 100 stocks could double. Would I buy?

| James J. McCombie

Some analysts think the stock prices of FTSE 100 members Polymetal, HSBC and Melrose could double. What am I doing…

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Can the AIM-listed Sareum stock price keep rising?

| James J. McCombie

The Sareum stock price has risen due to excitement about potential Covid-19 treatments. I do think the company might be…

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The Helium One Share Price is up 15% today

| James J. McCombie

The Helium One Share price surged today on the back of yesterday's report of positive drilling results. Find out if…

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The 5 most heavily shorted UK stocks

| James J. McCombie

I used short position data provided by the Financial Conduct Authority to discover the most shorted UK stocks. Find out…

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Is the FTSE 100 worth investing in? Here’s how I’d start answering the question.

| James J. McCombie

Asking if the FTSE 100 a good investment is a tough question. I'd start answering it by first getting a…

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Here’s what I’d do about the Tirupati Graphite share price

| James J. McCombie

The Tirupati Graphite share price rocketed last week after reports of a breakthrough with a graphene substance. However, should this…

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Should I buy GameStop stock?

| James J. McCombie

The GameStop stock price is moving higher again. Is another buying frenzy starting? Perhaps. Will it last? I don't think…

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What’s next for the Roblox share price?

| James J. McCombie

The Roblox share price has soared since its direct listing. There is potential here, but with US tech companies looking…

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The Fevertree share price is up 50% in a year: should I buy today?

| James J. McCombie

I would buy at the current Fevertree share price. The company has got through the worst of the pandemic and…

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Why is the St Modwen Properties share price up 20% today?

| James J. McCombie

Blackstone has made a £1.2bn offer for St Modwen Properties, and investors have driven the latter's share price higher today.

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The Darktrace IPO: should I buy at the current share price?

| James J. McCombie

The Darktrace IPO was a success for early investors as shares in the UK cybersecurity company now trade above the…

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