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

A close up side view of a father and his young daughter who is a wheelchair user having a cute affectionate moment with each other whilst on a family day out in a beautiful public park in Newcastle upon Tyne in the North East of England.

Investing Articles

Could the beaten-down Lloyds share price surge to 65p this year?

13 January, 2025 | Harvey Jones

The Lloyd share price has taken a beating in recent months, as the UK economy slows and a motor finance…

Read more »

DIVIDEND YIELD text written on a notebook with chart

Investing Articles

If an investor puts £10,000 in Legal & General shares, how much income will they get?

13 January, 2025 | Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones has been disappointed by the recent performance of his Legal & General shares, but is enjoying the consolation…

Read more »

New year resolutions 2025 on desk. 2025 resolutions list with notebook, coffee cup on table.

Investing Articles

Analysts predict BT shares will rocket 45% in 2025! Are they serious?

13 January, 2025 | Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones decided against buying BT shares last year but after the recent dip he's taking a fresh look. Stock…

Read more »

Front view of a young couple walking down terraced Street in Whitley Bay in the north-east of England they are heading into the town centre and deciding which shops to go to they are also holding hands and carrying bags over their shoulders.

Investing Articles

£10k in savings? Here’s how an investor could use that to target £420 of passive income a month

12 January, 2025 | Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones shows how it’s possible to build a high and rising passive income from a portfolio of FTSE 100…

Read more »

Mature black woman at home texting on her cell phone while sitting on the couch

Investing Articles

If an investor put £10,000 in Aviva shares, how much income would they get?

10 January, 2025 | Harvey Jones

Aviva shares have had a solid run, and the FTSE 100 insurer has paid investors bags of dividends too. How…

Read more »

Road 2025 to 2032 new year direction concept

Investing Articles

Down 33% in 2024 — can the UK’s 2 worst blue-chips smash the stock market this year?

10 January, 2025 | Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones takes a look at the two worst-performing shares on the FTSE 100 over the last 12 months. Could…

Read more »

Concept of two young professional men looking at a screen in a technological data centre

Investing Articles

Are National Grid shares all they’re cracked up to be?

10 January, 2025 | Harvey Jones

Investors seem to love National Grid shares but Harvey Jones wonders if they’re making a clear-headed assessment of the risks…

Read more »

Black woman using smartphone at home, watching stock charts.

Investing Articles

The Sainsbury’s share price dips despite a bumper Christmas – it’s now cheap as chips

10 January, 2025 | Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones says the Sainsbury's share price looks good value after today's results. He thinks it's worth considering for dividend…

Read more »

A senior woman and young girl help out in the greenhouse at the local farm.

Investing Articles

£1k in savings? Here’s how investors can aim to turn that into a £9,600-a-year second income

10 January, 2025 | Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones invests small, regular sums in FTSE 100 dividend stocks in an attempt to build a second income stream…

Read more »

Smart young brown businesswoman working from home on a laptop

Investing Articles

Have I left it too late to buy Nvidia shares?

9 January, 2025 | Harvey Jones

When the whole world was racing to buy Nvidia shares, Harvey Jones decided they were overhyped. Does the recent dip…

Read more »

Businessman using pen drawing line for increasing arrow from 2024 to 2025

Investing Articles

This dirt cheap UK income stock yields 8.7% and is forecast to rise 45% this year!

9 January, 2025 | Harvey Jones

After a disappointing year Harvey Jones thinks this FTSE 100 income stock is now one worth considering for investors seeking…

Read more »

Midnight is celebrated along the River Thames in London with a spectacular and colourful firework display.

Investing Articles

Are we staring at a once-in-a-decade opportunity to get rich from FTSE 350 shares?

9 January, 2025 | Harvey Jones

While FTSE shares have disappointed lately, Harvey Jones isn't worried. He sees this as a buying opportunity rather than a…

Read more »

Road 2025 to 2032 new year direction concept

Investing Articles

After plunging 65%, is this forgotten FTSE blue-chip the best share for me to buy today?

9 January, 2025 | Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones is looking for the best share to buy for his Stocks and Shares ISA in 2025 and thinks…

Read more »

Mature Caucasian woman sat at a table with coffee and laptop while making notes on paper

Investing Articles

I asked ChatGPT to name the UK’s top dividend stocks – it picked 5 stunning high-yielders

8 January, 2025 | Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones decided to supplement his own stock-picking intelligence with the artificial version. His chatbot of choice named five top…

Read more »

UK financial background: share prices and stock graph overlaid on an image of the Union Jack

Investing Articles

After slumping 12% is BAE Systems now a screaming buy for my Stocks and Shares ISA?

8 January, 2025 | Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones is looking to load up his Stocks and Shares ISA before the annual deadline on 5 April. He…

Read more »

Businessman using pen drawing line for increasing arrow from 2024 to 2025

Investing Articles

Greggs shares are forecast to grow another 16% in 2025 – time to buy?

8 January, 2025 | Harvey Jones

Greggs shares have been a brilliant money maker over the years but the pace of growth has slowed. Harvey Jones…

Read more »

Businessman using pen drawing line for increasing arrow from 2024 to 2025

Investing Articles

This FTSE 100 stock’s forecast to grow 67% this year – and I’m betting it will!

7 January, 2025 | Harvey Jones

FTSE 100-listed trainer and sportswear specialist JD Sports Fashion was on the back foot through most of 2024. But Harvey…

Read more »

Thoughtful man using his phone while riding on a train and looking through the window

Investing Articles

I asked ChatGPT to name the best UK growth stock and it picked this red-hot blue-chip

6 January, 2025 | Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones asked generative artificial intelligence to name the very best growth stock on the entire FTSE 100. He wasn't…

Read more »

Little girl helping her Grandad plant tomatoes in a greenhouse in his garden.

Investing Articles

After falling 32% this stunning FTSE income stock yields 10.2% and I can’t get enough of it

6 January, 2025 | Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones has taken advantage of the drop in the Phoenix Group Holdings share price to load up on this…

Read more »

DIVIDEND YIELD text written on a notebook with chart

Investing Articles

Legal & General shares are forecast to return 25% in 2025! Can they do it?

6 January, 2025 | Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones is a big fan of his Legal & General shares, but sometimes he wonders if he's got this…

Read more »

Runner standing at the starting point with 2025 year for starting in new year 2025 to achieve business planing and success concept.

Investing Articles

Is the Lloyds share price set to mount a magnificent comeback in 2025?

6 January, 2025 | Harvey Jones

The Lloyds share price has trailed the performance of its big FTSE 100 rivals but Harvey Jones isn't too perturbed.…

Read more »

Two business people sitting at cafe working on new project using laptop. Young businesswoman taking notes and businessman working on laptop computer.

Investing Articles

Here’s what £20,000 invested in IAG shares at the start of 2024 would be worth today

5 January, 2025 | Harvey Jones

IAG shares smashed the FTSE 100 in 2024, and Harvey Jones is kicking himself for squandering this buying opportunity. But…

Read more »

Businessman hand stacking money coins with virtual percentage icons

Investing Articles

BP shares are forecast to return 30% in 2025 – and they’re filthy cheap with a P/E of 5.8!

5 January, 2025 | Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones bought BP shares twice in the autumn and after a bumpy start he expects great things in the…

Read more »

A mature adult sitting by a fireplace in a living room at home. She is wearing a yellow cardigan and spectacles.

Investing Articles

What £20,000 invested in BT shares at the start of 2024 is worth now…

5 January, 2025 | Harvey Jones

BT shares enjoyed a solid 2024, Harvey Jones discovers, especially once the bumper dividend is taken into account. So should…

Read more »

Shot of an young mixed-race woman using her cellphone while out cycling through the city

Investing Articles

Here’s what £20,000 invested in Rolls-Royce shares at the start of 2024 is worth today

4 January, 2025 | Harvey Jones

2024 was another brilliant year for Rolls-Royce shares, which almost doubled investors' money. Harvey Jones now wonders if the excitement…

Read more »

UK coloured flags waving above large crowd on a stadium sport match.

Investing Articles

Can the S&P 500 rise another 20% this year, or will the FTSE fight back?

3 January, 2025 | Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones has been dazzled by the stellar performance of the S&P 500, like everyone else. Yet today he'd rather…

Read more »

Road 2025 to 2032 new year direction concept

Investing Articles

After falling 10% last year, this passive income stock yields 9.9%, and I love it

3 January, 2025 | Harvey Jones

The FTSE 100 is an absolute treasure trove for passive income seekers right now. It’s packed with top dividend stocks,…

Read more »

Businessman hand flipping wooden block cube from 2024 to 2025 on coins

Investing Articles

2 cheap shares I’ve bought to build my wealth after 50

3 January, 2025 | Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones says the FTSE 350 is packed with cheap shares right now. He's bought these two at a reduced…

Read more »

Businessman using pen drawing line for increasing arrow from 2024 to 2025

Investing Articles

3 cheap FTSE 100 shares that could rocket in 2025!

31 December, 2024 | Harvey Jones

These three FTSE shares have taken a real beating over the last year, which is bad news for Harvey Jones…

Read more »

Finger pressing a car ignition button with the text 2025 start.

Investing Articles

Are Aviva shares the biggest no-brainer ISA buy for 2025?

31 December, 2024 | Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones spent the last 18 months wishing he'd bought Aviva shares, which have performed splendidly. Is the December dip…

Read more »

Businessman using pen drawing line for increasing arrow from 2024 to 2025

Investing Articles

How I hope to turn £5k into £250k by holding this 10%-yielding FTSE passive income star

29 December, 2024 | Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones is building a passive income stream from FTSE 100 stocks like ultra-high-yielder Phoenix Group Holdings. He says potential…

Read more »

Businessman using pen drawing line for increasing arrow from 2024 to 2025

Investing Articles

After plunging 30% is this FTSE blue-chip the best share for me to buy in 2025?

29 December, 2024 | Harvey Jones

As the new year looms, Harvey Jones is looking for the best share to buy in 2025. This FTSE 100…

Read more »

Thoughtful man using his phone while riding on a train and looking through the window

Investing Articles

Cheap shares like this FTSE bank could help ISA investors get rich in 2025

29 December, 2024 | Harvey Jones

The US stock market looks expensive and Harvey Jones is backing the UK instead. He says the FTSE 100 is…

Read more »

Investing Articles

1 massive Stocks and Shares ISA mistake to avoid in 2025!

27 December, 2024 | Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones kept making the same investment mistake in 2024. Now he aims to put it right when buying companies…

Read more »

Businessman hand flipping wooden block cube from 2024 to 2025 on coins

Investing Articles

Here’s what £10k invested in the FTSE 100 at the start of 2024 would be worth today

22 December, 2024 | Harvey Jones

Last week's dip gives the wrong impression of the FTSE 100, which has had a pretty solid year once dividends…

Read more »

Road 2025 to 2032 new year direction concept

Investing Articles

Here’s the stunning BP share price forecast for 2025

22 December, 2024 | Harvey Jones

The BP share price enters 2025 in poor shape, after a tricky year for energy stocks. Harvey Jones looks at…

Read more »

Runner standing at the starting point with 2025 year for starting in new year 2025 to achieve business planing and success concept.

Investing Articles

Is 2024’s biggest FTSE faller now the best share to buy for 2025?

20 December, 2024 | Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones thought this FTSE 100 growth stock was the best share to buy for 2024, but was wrong. Yet…

Read more »

New year resolutions 2025 on desk. 2025 resolutions list with notebook, coffee cup on table.

Investing Articles

Legal & General has huge passive income potential with a forecast yield of almost 10% in 2025!

20 December, 2024 | Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones got a fabulous rate of passive income from this top FTSE 100 dividend stock in 2024, and believes…

Read more »

Two female adult friends walking through the city streets at Christmas. They are talking and smiling as they do some Christmas shopping.

Investing Articles

This stock market dip is my chance to buy cheap FTSE shares for 2025!

20 December, 2024 | Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones was looking forward to a Santa Rally in December, but it looks like we're not going to get…

Read more »

Finger pressing a car ignition button with the text 2025 start.

Investing Articles

Up 38%! See the stunning Glencore share price forecast for 2025

20 December, 2024 | Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones thought the Glencore share price was a screaming buy 18 months ago, but it hasn't done as well…

Read more »

❮1…27 282930 31…❯

When investing, your capital is at risk. The value of your investments can go down as well as up and you may get back less than you put in. Tax treatment depends on your individual circumstances and may be subject to future change. The content of this article is provided for information purposes only and is not intended to be, nor does it constitute, any form of personal advice.

Read More

Investments in a currency other than sterling are exposed to currency exchange risk. Currency exchange rates are constantly changing, which may affect the value of the investment in sterling terms. You could lose money in sterling even if the stock price rises in the currency of origin. Stocks listed on overseas exchanges may be subject to additional dealing and exchange rate charges, and may have other tax implications, and may not provide the same, or any, regulatory protection as in the UK.