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3 reasons why buying high-dividend-yield stocks can help during a market crash

Picking up dividend income can be a huge benefit when you see an unrealised loss from the share price, writes…

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These are the 2 worst FTSE 100 share price performers over the past quarter. Should I buy them?

Both TUI and Carnival have seen a large share price move lower in recent months, but is this a good…

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Forget the gold price! Here’s why I still prefer stocks over gold

Jonathan Smith says stocks are a better buy than gold at the moment, despite the mood in the markets.

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2 ways the coronavirus is affecting the FTSE 100 index

Jonathan Smith sees heightened volatility and a dislocation in the fair value of stocks at the moment.

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Why is the Lloyds share price continuing to fall?

A mix of factors have seen the Lloyds share price drop below 48p for the first time in years.

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The Sirius Minerals share price jumped 17%. Should I now buy Anglo American shares?

Does the acceptance of an offer by Sirius Minerals now make Anglo American a buy?

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Have £1,000 to invest? Here are two of my favourite growth stocks I’d buy for March

The recent market sell-off has left Admiral Group and Barratt Developments looking cheap, according to Jonathan Smith.

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2 reasons why I’ve just bought a FTSE 100 tracker for March

The FTSE 100 index offers investors good long-term growth potential, says Jonathan Smith.

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2 ways I can make money from stocks even when the FTSE 100 is crashing

Looking to allocate money towards certain types of shares and dividend-paying stocks can help in a falling market.

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Budget 2020: 2 things investors like me need to watch out for

The upcoming budget could provide changes to income tax and ISA structures, writes Jonathan Smith.

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The FTSE 100 index lost 247 points yesterday! Here’s what investors need to know

Losing over 3% in a day, the FTSE 100 index plunged lower due to negative risk sentiment, writes Jonathan Smith.…

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Forget a Cash ISA! I’d prefer to buy the BT share price with a 9.85% dividend yield

With a stabilising financial position and a low share price, the BT dividend yield looks attractive to Jonathan Smith.

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I like these 2 high-dividend-yield stocks that are about to report earnings

Full-year results are due from Persimmon and Rio Tinto next week. Should dividend investors continue to hold the stocks or…

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The HSBC share price falls 6% on large job cut news! Should I buy it now?

A 35,000 workforce cut from HSBC saw the share price drop almost 6% yesterday. Jonathan Smith looks at what to…

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2 growth stocks for aggressive investors’ ISA holdings in 2020

Higher risk can often offer the potential of higher return for aggressive investors, writes Jonathan Smith.

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3 ways I’m recession proofing my stock portfolio for a potential market crash

Worried about the stock market crashing as part of a recession in the UK? Have a look at these tips.

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Where will the Lloyds share price be in five years time?

A continuing shift from physical to digital banking and the impact of Brexit negotiations make Lloyds a long-term buy for…

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3 correlations between the FTSE 100 and Brexit that you need to know before investing

The FTSE 100 index performance and Brexit developments are more connected than you think, says Jonathan Smith.

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My 3 reasons why the Royal Mail share price could rally in 2020

Is the doom and gloom surrounding the Royal Mail share price really justified? Jonathan Smith takes a look.

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2 investing tips for your 2020 ISA in a low-interest-rate environment

Maximising your ISA allocation and seeking high-dividend-yield stocks can help beat low interest rates, says Jonathan Smith.

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No savings at 40? 2 high-dividend-yield shares I would buy for my ISA in February

Starting to invest in income-generating stocks like ITV and Kingfisher can help build savings, says Jonathan Smith.

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3 high-dividend-yield stocks I’d invest in for February

Jonathan Smith outlines three of his favourite dividend-paying stocks at the moment.

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Forget the February Premium Bond draw! I’d generate regular income this way

Unhappy with your February Premium Bond draw results? Look to dividend-paying stocks instead, says Jonathan Smith.

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2 stocks I wish I’d bought that turned £1k into £10k+ in the last 5 years

The Games Workshop and Future share price have rocketed over the past half decade, writes Jonathan Smith.

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The FTSE 100 index lost 300 points last week. This is what I’m going to do now

The FTSE 100 index saw a fall of almost 4% last week. Jonathan Smith looks into what contributed to this.

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I looked into the balance sheet of Tullow Oil, and this is what I found

With the Tullow Oil share price falling, Jonathan Smith looks deeper into the company's balance sheet.

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If you had invested £1,000 in the Glencore share price a year ago, this is how much it would be worth today

The Glencore share price has been on a bumpy road over the past year, writes Jonathan Smith.

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These are 2 of the top market events for investors to watch in 2020

Keep an eye on the Bank of England and the US election this year, says Jonathan Smith.

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The Finablr share price dropped 27% on Friday! What should I do now?

Using company shares as collateral for finance has seen the Finablr share price fall sharply.

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2 numbers that worry me about the future of the Sirius Minerals share price

Take a look at both the price-to-book ratio and the potential offer price on Sirius Minerals before making a call…

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The Fevertree share price dropped 27% yesterday! Should I buy or sell now?

After a poor trading update saw financial expectations revised lower, what does this mean for the future of Fevertree?

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Forget buy-to-let! I’d invest in this high-dividend-yield FTSE 100 stock instead

Legal & General offers investors a good dividend yield and potential capital appreciation, says Jonathan Smith.

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What’s the Brexit timeline and what does it mean for the FTSE 100?

Keep an eye out for events in March and June that could mean volatility for the FTSE 100 index, says…

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How can I invest in IPOs on the London Stock Exchange?

With Deliveroo, Asda and Jaguar Land Rover looking to list in 2020, what IPO investment options are open to investors…

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4 powerful trends I believe Fundsmith could benefit from in the years ahead

Fundsmith looks well placed to take advantage of a number of dominant, structural trends, says Edward Sheldon.

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How much do I need to retire?

Jonathan Smith explains how being tactical with your investments can make the magical retirement number much easier to acheive.

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Why the BT share price could be the top FTSE 100 performer in 2020

Positive news flow over the past month could be a catalyst for a strong rally in the share price of…

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Can I retire early? 2 investing tips to help achieve that goal

We might all need different amounts to retire comfortably, but there are some investing principles that could serve every one…

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The Aston Martin share price rallied 13% on Friday! Is it time to buy or sell?

News that potential investors are lining up has given Aston Martin a boost, but is it enough for longer-term success?

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NMC was the worst performing FTSE 100 stock in 2019. Should I buy it?

NMC Health saw a 31.3% fall last year! Jonathan Smith looks to see what caused it and whether it is…

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