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Harvey Jones

I've been a financial journalist since 1988. I've written regularly for a series of national newspapers including The Financial Times, The Times, The Sunday Times, The Daily Telegraph, The Independent and Independent on Sunday, The Guardian and The Observer. Today, I'm the personal finance editor of the Daily and Sunday Express newspapers, and write for newspaper website Express.co.uk. I also write regular investment articles for The National newspaper in Dubai. I've been writing for Motley Fool UK since 2007, producing thousands and thousands of stock reports in that time. My favourite investment quote? Warren Buffett's classic: "Someone is sitting in the shade today because someone planted a tree a long time ago." Let's go plant some trees!

Recent Articles

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I bought Scottish Mortgage shares in May and August 2023. Time to bank my 37% gain?

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Scottish Mortgage shares have been flying, boosted by events across the Atlantic. Harvey Jones now wonders if this is as…

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The IAG share price soars another 31% in a month but its P/E is still just 6.74!

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Harvey Jones could have enjoyed the IAG share price in 2024, if he'd had the courage of his convictions and…

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I’m building long-term wealth by investing in high-yielding FTSE dividend shares

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Harvey Jones is planning to fund his final years by investing in a balanced spread of FTSE 100 dividend shares.…

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I’m backing these 2 UK shares to soar again next year

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Harvey Jones is excited by the market-beating performance of these two UK shares in 2024. Now he hopes they can…

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Is the Diageo share price set for a blockbuster comeback in 2025?

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Harvey Jones was happy to see the Diageo share price rise yesterday. It feels like the first time in ages.…

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Should I sell my Unilever shares and buy an S&P 500 tracker instead?

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Like many investors, Harvey Jones is impressed by the stellar performance of the S&P 500 index. Should he sell FTSE…

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2 FTSE 100 shares I won’t touch with a bargepole in 2025

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Harvey Jones picks out 2 FTSE 100 shares that he promises not to buy at any point in 2025, no…

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2 filthy cheap shares I’d love to buy in an ISA in 2025

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Once Christmas is over Harvey Jones intends to go shopping for cheap shares and these two FTSE 100 dividend growth…

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Up 92% in a year! Is my biggest winner my best share to buy for 2025 too?

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Harvey Jones got it spot on when he decided insurer Just Group was the best share to buy this time…

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Investing a £20k Stocks and Shares ISA in this high-yielder might give me a £2,000 annual income

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Harvey Jones is now wondering whether to pour his entire Stocks and Shares ISA allowance into a single FTSE 100…

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Saving £20k in an ISA? Here’s how I’m aiming to turn that into a stunning £2,035 monthly passive income

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Harvey Jones is keen to build a high and rising passive income by investing in a balanced spread of top…

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I love my Legal & General shares even more after today’s exciting update

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Harvey Jones had high hopes for Legal & General shares when he bought them last year. So far he's got…

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Buying this UK share was my biggest ISA mistake in 2024

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Harvey Jones had high hopes for Wickes Group when he bought the shares in September. Yet instead of holding the…

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After crashing 51% this FTSE 250 stock yields a stellar 5.51% with a P/E under 10!

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Harvey Jones is tempted by this FTSE 250 stock. It may have fallen on hard times, but there's a brilliant…

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Up 140% and rocketing out of the FTSE 250! Is it too late for me to buy this red-hot stock?

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Miniature war games hero Games Workshop has outgrown the FTSE 250 and is hammering at the door of the UK's…

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£3,000 invested in Greggs shares three months ago is worth this much now

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Harvey Jones was on the verge of buying Greggs shares in August but decided they looked a little pricey. So…

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After rising a stunning 97% is this FTSE star still my best share to buy today?

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This time last year Harvey Jones declared FTSE 100 data analytics firm RELX to be the best share to buy.…

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I’ve got £2k and I’m on the hunt for cheap shares to buy in December

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Harvey Jones finally has some cash in his trading account and is hunting for cheap shares to buy next month.…

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Down 25% with a 4.32% yield and P/E of 8.6! Is this my best second income stock or worst?

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Harvey Jones bought GSK shares hoping to bag a solid second income stream while nailing down steady share price growth…

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Is it time to dump my Lloyds shares and never look back?

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Harvey Jones was chuffed with his Lloyds shares but recent events have made him rethink his entire decision to go…

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Is the Diageo share price set to make a stellar comeback in 2025?

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Harvey Jones thought the Diageo share price looked good value when he bought it after last year's profit warning, but…

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Up 70% and 80%! I’m thrilled I bought these two red-hot UK stocks exactly 1 year ago

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Harvey Jones bought two UK stocks at the end of November last year, and both have smashed the market in…

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My 3 favourite FTSE dividend stocks give me a mind-blowing 9.82% yield!

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Harvey Jones is surprised to learn that he owns the three highest-yielding dividend stocks on the FTSE 100. So is…

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Down 17% in a month and yielding 7.39%! Is this FTSE 100 share a screaming buy for me?

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When Harvey Jones bought Taylor Wimpey last year he thought this FTSE 100 share was a brilliant long-term buy-and-hold. Has…

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If I could only keep 5 UK stocks from my portfolio I’d save these

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Harvey Jones is running through his portfolio of top UK stocks to see which ones he couldn't bear to do…

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Fools wouldn’t touch these 5 FTSE 350 flops with a bargepole – how come I own 3 of them?

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Harvey Jones took a chance on three struggling FTSE 350 stocks in the hope that they'd stage a dramatic recovery.…

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Down 24% and yielding 9.18! Is L&G the best passive income stock on the FTSE?

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Harvey Jones is the first to admit that the Legal & General share price has had a poor year. But…

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After it crashed 25%, should I buy this former stock market darling in my Stocks and Shares ISA?

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Harvey Jones has a big hole in his Stocks and Shares ISA that he is keen to fill. Should he…

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I’m expecting my Phoenix Group shares to give me a total return of 25% in 2025!

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Phoenix Group shares have had a difficult few months but that doesn't worry Harvey Jones. He loves their 10%+ yield…

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With a P/E ratio of just 10.5 is now a brilliant time to buy a cut-price FTSE 250 tracker?

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Harvey Jones says a recent dip in the FTSE 250 leaves the index trading at bargain levels. One stock in…

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The JD Sports Fashion share price has just plunged another 16%! Buy or sell?

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Harvey Jones is reeling after another sharp drop in the JD Sports Fashion share price. Should he seize the chance…

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Here are 2 of my favourite cheap shares to buy today

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Harvey Jones is on the hunt for cheap shares and was surprised to discover these two big-name FTSE 100 stocks…

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Where could the BT share price go in the next 12 months? Check out the latest forecasts

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The BT share price has had a bumpy ride but has nevertheless attracted the attention of two famous billionaire investors.…

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Down 24%! As the Glencore share price falls like snow, is it finally time to let it go?

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Harvey Jones thought the Glencore share price was in bargain territory when he bought the FTSE 100 commodity giant last…

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With a P/E ratio of 5.6, is the BP share price an unmissable bargain?

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Harvey Jones took advantage of the falling BP share price in September, thinking it was too cheap to ignore. It…

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How to potentially buy £1 of Legal & General shares for just 80p

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Legal & General shares have slipped lately but Harvey Jones isn't worried about that. He still gets a brilliant yield…

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After crashing 50% this FTSE value stock looks filthy cheap with a P/E of just 9.1%

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Harvey Jones has some unfinished business with this FTSE 100 value stock, which he reckons has been harshly treated by…

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After plunging 50% this stock’s ultra-high 6.8% yield offers a stunning second income!

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Harvey Jones is captivated by the sky-high second income offered by this FTSE 100 dividend stock. Should he be equally…

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This FTSE sell-off gives me an unmissable chance to buy cut-price UK stocks!

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The last few months have been tough for UK stocks and their troubles aren't over yet, but Harvey Jones isn't…

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£2k in savings? Here’s how I’d invest that to target a passive income of £4,629 a year

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Harvey Jones examines how investing a modest sum like £2,000 and leaving it to grow for years can generate an…

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