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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!

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The FTSE 100 is up 7.5% in a month but still looks cheap to me

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Even though the FTSE 100 has recovered in recent weeks, I can still see plenty of bargain shares I'd like…

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Are BP shares about to crash? 

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This year's energy crisis has been a boon for BP shares but the company's success has also made it a…

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This dirt-cheap UK stock yields 14% and I’ll buy it ASAP

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This UK stock has been hit by global recession fears. But it now looks like a brilliant time to lock…

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I’d rather buy this FTSE 100 dividend stock than a buy-to-let

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Buy-to-let looks less and less attractive as house prices fall. I reckon I could get a much better total return…

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Here’s why I will buy this FTSE 100 stock in November

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This FTSE 100 stock has fallen out of favour in recent years but I think today's low valuation and high…

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If I’d invested £1k in Tesco shares a year ago, this is what I’d have now

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Tesco shares have had a tough year and I do not expect them to recover quickly. I do still see…

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How I’d aim to buy top FTSE 100 stocks in November

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There are currently loads of FTSE 100 shares available at tempting valuations. Here's how I separate the wheat from the…

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Can we really trust today’s high-yielding dividend stocks?

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The FTSE 100 is packed full of top dividend stocks offering massive yields. Does this offer a sustainable passive income…

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Will the FTSE 100 crash in November? Here’s my honest answer

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It's the question I'm asked most as an investment writer. Is the FTSE 100 about to get caught up in…

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How I’d invest £3 a day in FTSE shares to build passive income of £5,000 a year

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Investing just a few pounds in dividend shares each day will build up over time and could generate a passive…

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No savings at 40? I’d buy FTSE 100 stocks at today’s dirt-cheap prices

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FTSE 100 stocks are great value right now and offer incredible dividends. If I was 40, I would buy a…

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If I’d invested £1,000 in Scottish Mortgage shares 10 years ago here’s what I’d have today

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The last year has been a disaster for Scottish Mortgage shares, eroding a big chunk of the gains from the…

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This might just be the best growth stock on the FTSE 100

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This growth stock has performed astonishingly well in what has been a tough year for FTSE 100 shares. Yet it…

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The FTSE 100 has fallen 8% this year! I’m going shopping for shares

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Today's problems seem endless, but at some point, the economy will recover. I want to buy FTSE 100 shares today…

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5 lessons I’ve learned from this year’s stock market meltdown

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It's been a volatile year for the stock market but it has also taught me some important lessons and I'll…

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I’d rather generate passive income from shares than buy-to-let

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UK shares generate passive income with a lot less effort than becoming a buy-to-let landlord. And they're much easier to…

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I’m buying cheap shares today, but is this 8% yielder too risky?

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The FTSE 100 is down and I'm on the hunt for cheap shares. This stock offers eye-catching dividend income, but…

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I can’t recall a time when UK dividend shares looked more exciting than today

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The FTSE 100 is packed with dividend shares offering high rates of income at low valuations. There are risks, but…

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I don’t care if FTSE 100 shares fall further, I’m buying them today

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I'm happy to go shopping for FTSE 100 shares today, even though I accept that they could have further to…

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Rolls-Royce shares are down 18% in a month and I’m finally going to buy them

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Investors who bought Rolls-Royce shares have been repeatedly disappointed, but I'm willing to take a chance on them before they…

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How I’d invest £10k in a Stocks and Shares ISA today

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Now looks like a good time to buy cheap FTSE 100 shares inside a Stocks and Shares ISA. These are…

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Today’s financial crisis is the perfect moment to buy cheap shares

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I'm building a portfolio of FTSE 100 stocks by purchasing cheap shares whenever I see an opportunity. There's a good…

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How investing £3 a day could generate passive income of £780 a month

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By investing regular monthly sums in FTSE 100 dividend shares I expect to generate a comfortable passive income to fund…

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FTSE 100 shares will give me 4.12% income today and much more tomorrow 

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I can already generate an attractive level of dividend income from FTSE 100 shares but this should compound and grow…

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These 3 dividend stocks are top of my shopping list

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I think now is a great time to buy dividend stocks as the yields are incredibly high, with these three…

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I’d buy Tesco shares in October to bag their 5.4% yield 

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Tesco shares have fallen lately but I think this makes them attractively valued for a dividend stock I would aim…

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I would do anything to hold Diageo in my portfolio (but I won’t do that)

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Diageo is one of my favourite stocks on the entire FTSE 100 and I'd love to hold it, but one…

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Buy-to-let is in trouble so I’ll generate passive income from shares instead

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Buy-to-let is in for a torrid time as interest rates rise and mortgages are pulled. I'll generate a passive income…

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This dirt-cheap income stock yields a staggering 18%. I’m going to buy it!

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This FTSE 100 income stock offers a staggering yield at such a bargain price that I'm willing to take a…

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I reckon this week’s dip is a great time to buy UK passive income stocks

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Today's volatile markets are handing me a great opportunity to expand my portfolio of passive income stocks at reduced valuations.

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I reckon today’s crisis is a great time to buy Lloyds shares

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Today's "dysfunctional" stock markets are hitting good companies through no fault of their own. I'm taking this opportunity to buy…

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Forget gold! I’m buying UK income stocks instead 

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The gold price has fallen sharply this year but I think income stocks look better value and have much more…

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I’d buy FTSE 100 shares today as the index dips below 7,000

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As the pound crashes and interest-rate-rise expectations rocket, FTSE 100 shares have fallen below 7,000. They now look unmissable value…

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Here’s how much I’d need to invest to earn passive income of £1,000 a month

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Investing in shares is a great way of building a passive income. So how much should I put away each…

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Forget cash! I’m sticking with my Stocks and Shares Isa despite rising interest rates

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The Bank of England has increased base rates again but I still reckon I'll get a better return from a…

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Forget buy-to-let! I’d invest in the FTSE 100 while it’s still dirt-cheap 

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The FTSE 100 looks good value right now and I reckon it's a much easier and tax-efficient way to invest…

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I’d buy these 2 FTSE 100 stocks to help me retire early in comfort

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I want to give myself the option to retire early if I possibly can, and buying these FTSE dividend income…

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I’d buy the dip in share prices as there are bargains to be had right now

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There are great opportunities when share prices are falling and I'm looking for the best way to buy the dip…

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BT shares look cheap and I’m finally ready to buy them

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I have been putting off buying BT shares for ages but today's low valuation and improving prospects means it's soon…

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Brewin Dolphin’s 5 tech stocks to watch: I’d split £2k between 2 of them

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I'm looking to inject a bit more excitement into my portfolio and take advantage of recent volatility to buy a…

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