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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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I reckon Shell is still a top passive income FTSE 100 stock – for now

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The Shell share price has been on fire lately, but unless it faces up to climate change concerns, its future…

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The Unilever share price is down. That’s why I’d buy it for passive income today

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The Unilever share price has underperformed lately but today's relatively low valuation and high dividend income yield look tempting to…

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It’s not just me. Global investors are also rushing to buy dirt-cheap UK shares

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Foreign investors are queueing up to buy dirt-cheap UK shares and that should be a wake-up call to Britons. There's…

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Stock market crash! Here’s what I’d do if the FTSE 100 falls 20%

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As inflation picks up, many analysts warn of a stock market crash. There's only one thing I'll do if that…

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No savings at 50? I’d invest in top UK shares

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If I was starting to save for my retirement from age 50, I wouldn't waste time and would quickly build…

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3 top British stocks I’d buy with £3,000

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I would consider investing £3,000 across these three top British stocks to benefit as the UK battles to emerge from…

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I aim to get rich from FTSE 100 stocks by following this simple strategy

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My straightforward strategy of investing in dividend-paying FTSE 100 stocks could make me rich, provided I give it time to…

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Stock market crash! Are we heading for meltdown as inflation spikes?

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Rising inflation could force central bankers to hike interest rates and trigger a stock market crash. That doesn't change my…

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No savings at 40? I’d build my wealth by investing in the best UK stocks

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I'd keep some cash on easy access for emergencies but would invest mostly in top UK stocks for income and…

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5 top British stocks I’d buy today

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I'd build my investment portfolio on FTSE 100 shares and these five top British stocks could all deliver long-term income…

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How I’d aim to generate a rising passive income from UK dividend stocks

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I hope to generate a rising passive income by investing in the best UK dividend income stocks and holding them…

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Here’s why I’m investing in a Stocks and Shares ISA instead of cash

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Three-quarters of savers put their money in a Cash ISA, but I reckon I can generate a far higher return…

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Here’s why I’m never buying AMC Entertainment stock or GameStop

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The Reddit-fuelled day frenzy over AMC Entertainment stock and GameStop is back, but I'm sticking to buying UK shares instead.

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How I’d aim to get rich from UK shares by heeding 5 Warren Buffett lessons

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I've made just about every mistake it's possible for an investor to make. Thanks to Warren Buffett, I've finally started…

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Have I left it too late to profit from the stock market recovery?

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The stock market recovery appears to be on hold for now, but that doesn't worry me. I'll retain my focus…

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Terry Smith has sold these 2 top British stocks. Here’s what I’d do now

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Fund manager Terry Smith has been clearing top British stocks out of his Fundsmith Equity portfolio but is he making…

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2 top British dividend income stocks I’d buy today

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These two great British dividend income stocks maintained their shareholder payouts throughout the pandemic and yield more than 6% today.

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Here’s why I’m investing in FTSE 100 stocks rather than the booming property market

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The property market may be booming but buy-to-let is too much bother for me. I'd rather invest in low-maintenance FTSE…

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Best shares to buy! This FTSE 100 stock is too cheap to ignore

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I feel these two FTSE 100 stocks are among the best shares to buy at the moment. I just think…

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How I’d aim to earn a rising passive income from dividend stocks

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FTSE dividend stocks are a great way of generating the rising passive income I need to fund a comfortable retirement…

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The Aviva share price is up 50%! Yet it’s the 6.5% yield that really tempts me

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The Aviva share price has finally sprung into life, although it trades at lower levels than five years ago. It's…

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I’d listen to Warren Buffett to stay calm in today’s stock market rally

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Ace investor Warren Buffett aims to look beyond stock market ups and downs to focus on the longer term instead,

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Is the writing on the wall for the Royal Dutch Shell share price?

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The Royal Dutch Shell share price could come under greater pressure as the drive to renewables and net zero carbon…

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Here’s how I’d earn income of 5% a year from FTSE 100 dividend stocks

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FTSE 100 dividend stocks took a beating last year but many have restored their shareholder payouts and offer generous levels…

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Is the BP share price doomed?

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The BP share price has recovered on post-pandemic recovery hopes but now it faces an existential threat in climate change.

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Best stocks to buy for income! I’d target these 3 FTSE dividend shares

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Generating income is more important than ever in today's low interest rate world. I think these are among the best…

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I’d avoid these 5 mistakes to maximise returns from the best UK shares

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When seeking out the best UK shares, I try to keep my own psychology in check. These five mistakes could…

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Best shares to buy: I’d build my portfolio on these 3 FTSE 100 stocks

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The FTSE 100 has plenty of exciting opportunities right now. The following three are among the best shares to buy…

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3 FTSE 100 shares I’d buy today with £3,000

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If I had £3,000 to invest in today's stock market I would split it evenly between these three FTSE 100…

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Have I missed the stock market rally?

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The stock market rally has sent the FTSE 100 up 40% since the lows of March last year, but I…

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9 top British stocks I’d buy today

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If I was building a portfolio of top British stocks starting from scratch, I'd take my pick of these FTSE…

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As inflation spooks markets, I’m looking for the best shares to buy on the dips

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I can't do anything about rising inflation, but I can maintain my focus on the best shares to buy for…

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Can the BP share price continue to surge?

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The rising oil price has driven a resurgence in the BP share price. I think it still looks good value…

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The Lloyds share price is up 60% in a year! And I still think it’s good value

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The Lloyds share price has rebounded as vaccines boost economic confidence. I still think it looks tempting and would buy…

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How I’d invest £100,000 in FTSE 100 shares today

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If I was lucky enough to have £100,000 to invest in FTSE 100 shares I'd take my time to build…

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How I’d aim to find the best shares to buy in today’s stock market rally

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Taking time to track down the best shares to buy in today's FTSE 100 should be well spent as I…

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I reckon Tesco shares are among the best to buy right now

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Tesco shares are out of fashion as investors chase growth, but I think this is an opportunity to add the…

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I think the Aston Martin share price could have a lot further to go

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The Aston Martin share price has been going great guns. This FTSE 250 stock remains a risky ride, but I'd…

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Will the Rolls-Royce share price fly this summer holiday season?

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The Rolls-Royce share price is becalmed after recent extreme turbulence, but I'm steering clear until the people start flying long-haul…

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Warren Buffett is an investment genius. But these UK fund managers have beaten him

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Warren Buffett may be the world's most respected investor but a host of UK-based managers have beaten his performance over…

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