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Warren Buffett sells his airline shares! Would I do the same during this stock market crash?

In his latest annual general meeting, Warren Buffett announced he was selling his airline shares. Jonathan Smith looks to see…

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3 reasons why the Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS) is my new favourite FTSE 100 bank stock

Jonathan Smith writes on how the Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS) share price is a buy, given the capital buffer…

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1 FTSE 100 share I’d buy and 1 I’d avoid during this coronavirus stock market crash

Jonathan Smith outlines his case for buying shares in FTSE 100 firm Flutter Entertainment, while avoiding Carnival.

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Here’s my 3-point checklist for investing after the coronavirus stock market crash

The coronavirus stock market crash has thrown up some undervalued buys. Jonathan Smith goes over his checklist to use before…

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4 high-dividend-yield FTSE 100 stocks I think are buys for income investing

Despite some FTSE 100 companies cutting dividends for this year, Jonathan Smith outlines several firms offering a high dividend yield.

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3 reasons why the BP share price is my favourite oil stock to invest in right now

Even with the oil price falling, Jonathan Smith writes why he thinks the BP share price is a promising buy…

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What does the falling oil price mean for the FTSE 100 stock recovery and my 2020 ISA?

Jonathan Smith writes how a falling oil price could actually help boost some shares in the FTSE 100, and provide…

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Forget the gold and oil price! Here’s why I’m banking on a Lloyds share price rally

Jonathan Smith reviews why a retail banking focus could make the Lloyds share price a winner in the near future,…

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Why is the FTSE 100 rallying as the UK heads towards a recession?

The FTSE 100 has risen over 12% in the past month despite data pointing to a recession. Jonathan Smith looks…

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The oil price goes negative! Here’s why I’d buy BP and Royal Dutch Shell shares now

With the oil price being negative for the first time ever, Jonathan Smith analyses what this means for the big…

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Buy-to-let vs high-yielding dividend stocks. Which is best for me to buy for passive income?

Jonathan Smith reviews whether he should look to a buy-to-let property or high-dividend-yield stocks, and quickly finds the answer.

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The FTSE 100 is down 24% in three months but this stock is up 11%! Should I buy it?

The Fresnillo share price had moved higher despite the FTSE 100 index falling lower! Jonathan Smith looks at what has…

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Could a stronger GBP/USD rate hurt the FTSE 100 recovery? Here’s why I’m not worried

With volatility being seen in the British Pound (GBP) as well as the FTSE 100, Jonathan Smith looks at whether…

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ISA 2020 allowance untouched? Here are 2 FTSE 100 stocks I’m eyeing right now

With a new ISA allowance available for this year, Jonathan Smith takes a look at Ocado and Imperial Brands as…

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Should I invest now in FTSE 100 airline and cruise line stocks?

Airlines and cruise liner operators have been hardest hit during the recent FTSE 100 sell-off. Is it now time to…

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In a low-interest-rate environment, are dividend-paying stocks the best way to get income?

Low interest rates causing a headache? Jonathan Smith compares dividend-paying stocks with some alternative investments for income.

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If I’d invested £1,000 in gold and the FTSE 100 a year ago, which would have performed best?

Jonathan Smith compares the performance of gold and the FTSE 100 index over the past year, and is not surprised…

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The FTSE 100 stock index rallied 7% this week! Is the coronavirus stock market crash over?

Positive news out regarding the COVID-19 pandemic has seen sentiment shift, causing a market rally on the FTSE 100 stock…

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I’d avoid these 3 big investing mistakes in this stock market crash

Jonathan Smith outlines some of the most common investing mistakes he has seen, and explains how to avoid them.

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2 reasons I’m still buying FTSE 100 stocks despite the market crash

Using advice from stock investor Warren Buffett, along with his own, Jonathan Smith explains why he's still buying FTSE 100…

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Looking for ISA ideas? I like last week’s 4 most-bought FTSE 100 stocks

Short on time and ideas for the ISA deadline? Jonathan Smith looks at some of the most in-demand shares at…

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Looking to invest £1,000? Here are the best and worst performing sectors from last month

UK government bonds led the way in performance, with UK smaller companies unfortunately picking up the wooden spoon.

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3 reasons I’m choosing a Stocks and Shares ISA over a Cash ISA for 2020

Jonathan Smith explains why he will be investing in a Stocks and Shares ISA for this year rather than the…

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Forget the April Premium Bond draw! Here’s how I’m using FTSE 100 stocks to generate income

Jonathan Smith explains why he's using FTSE 100 stocks for income due to the uncertainty of the Premium Bond draws.

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Don’t miss the ISA deadline! Here’s 2 FTSE 100 stocks I’m keen to buy for my 2020 ISA allocation

Jonathan Smith explains why he is eyeing up both GlaxoSmithKline and Pennon Group for his 2020 ISA allocation.

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Which FTSE 100 firms could see a cut in dividend payouts due to the market crash?

After cuts from ITV and Persimmon, Jonathan Smith outlines how to look for sustainable dividend payouts.

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3 reasons why adding bonds to my FTSE 100 stock portfolio can help during a market crash

With lower volatility and negative correlations to stock price, bonds can help during a market crash. Jonathan Smith explains.

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The Lloyds share price surged almost 10% yesterday! Here is why I have just invested more

A rebound in positive sentiment and oversold conditions have seen the Lloyds share price jump, according to Jonathan Smith.

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During a stock market crash, should I invest for long-term income or growth?

Is the protection of receiving income better than the potential growth upside for a stock? Jonathan Smith looks at both…

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The easyJet share price fell another 13% yesterday. Should I buy?

Could a government rescue plan be the key to a turnaround in the easyJet share price? Jonathan Smith thinks so.

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2 defensive stocks that I’d buy to protect myself during the 2020 stock market crash

Both British American Tobacco and Tesco are shares which Jonathan Smith thinks are good defensive buys in the current stock…

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4 reasons why I think we’re near the end of the 2020 stock market crash

From both a technical and a fundamental perspective, Jonathan Smith shows why he thinks the FTSE 100 index is nearing…

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I like this investment strategy to help me profit long term from the stock market crash

Jonathan Smith runs through pound cost averaging, and explains why he's using it in the current market crash.

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2 shares I think look cheap after the stock market crash

Auto Trader and Diageo have seen 20%+ falls in their share prices over the past month, making them cheap now,…

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I’d buy this stock that rallied yesterday despite the FTSE 100 index falling 4%!

The Sainsbury's share price held its ground yesterday despite the sell-off in the market. Jonathan Smith looks deeper into the…

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Which sectors should I invest in during this stock market crash?

Jonathan Smith shows how he is looking at healthcare and supermarkets as sectors that could perform well in this stock…

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I’d buy the best performing FTSE 100 stock of the past month in this market crash!

The share price for Ocado has only fallen slightly in the past month, making it the best performer in the…

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Here are 3 lessons from the 2008 stock market crash to help investors in 2020

It may be over a decade ago, but there are several lessons for today to be found in the 2008…

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3 reasons why I don’t think this is the beginning of a serious stock market crash

Even with the FTSE 100 index trading below 6,000 points, Jonathan Smith does not think it is time to panic.

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Why is the FTSE 100 falling despite the Bank of England’s interest rate cut?

Despite a cut of 0.5% from the Bank of England, the FTSE 100 index fell by 1.4% yesterday! Jonathan Smith…

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