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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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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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Here’s how I avoid these 5 big mistakes when looking for the best shares to buy

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When I go looking for the best shares to buy, I remind myself to avoid these simple mistakes that could…

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Why I’m investing £500 a month in a spread of the best shares to buy now

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I hope to fund my retirement by investing £500 a month in the best shares to buy on the UK…

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Stock market rally: is the FTSE 100 a bubble set to burst?

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The stock market rally of the last year has driven the FTSE 100 past 7,000. Will it go higher or…

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These 2 FTSE 100 stocks have doubled in a year! I’d still buy them

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FTSE 100 stocks in the commodity sector have outperformed. They aren't as cheap as they were, but I would still…

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The Next share price is rising. But I have one worry

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The Next share price has performed brilliantly during the pandemic but I'm wondering whether it has flown too high, too…

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Why I’d buy top FTSE 100 stocks now and aim to hold them for a decade

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I'm looking to boost my wealth by investing in top FTSE 100 stocks. By holding them for the long term…

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I’m looking to buy undervalued shares. Here’s where I’d start

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Buying undervalued shares can be a successful long-term investment strategy, if you have the patience for it. Here's how I'd…

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Here’s why now is the ideal time to invest in a Stocks and Shares ISA

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I wouldn't leave it another year before investing in a Stocks and Shares ISA. I think right now is the…

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These 5 FTSE 250 stocks are up 50%+ this year! Here’s what I’d do now

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FTSE 250 stocks have outpaced their rivals on the FTSE 100. These five have jumped more than 50% this year…

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I’d buy one of these top FTSE 250 stocks today, but I’m shunning the other

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One of these top FTSE 250 stocks is flying today while the other is falling. Both have been hit hard…

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Stock market rally: here’s why I’m buying FTSE 100 shares in an ISA

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The stock market rally may have run out of steam but I still think there are plenty of bargain FTSE…

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I think these FTSE 100 stocks are 2 of the best shares to buy for my ISA

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These two FTSE 100 stocks have doubled in the last year. I think they continue to be among the best…

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The Lloyds share price still looks cheap to me! I’d buy it today in an ISA

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The Lloyds share price has underperformed for years, but it's picked up lately. I think there's more recovery to come…

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Top UK shares Ocado Group and Fevertree Drinks are falling today. Here’s what I’d do now

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Ocado Group and Fevertree Drinks have been among the best UK shares growth-wise for years and still have plenty to…

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Why I’d ignore the Cash ISA and buy UK shares instead!

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UK shares look like a far better home for my money than cash, which is why I would rather invest…

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These 2 FTSE 100 stocks have thrashed the market but are they too expensive now?

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These two FTSE 100 stocks have delivered rip-roaring growth in recent years but are they now too expensive for me…

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Inflation is coming back! That’s why I’m buying UK shares

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Analysts are increasingly worried inflation will return. If it does, I'd rather invest in UK shares than cash or bonds.

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The Tesco share price looks cheap and I’d buy it in an ISA

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The Tesco share price looks attractive at today's valuation, plus the stock also yields more than 4% a year. I'd…

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I’d buy these top British stocks in an ISA today

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I would buy these two top British stocks today and pop them inside my tax-efficient ISA for long-term dividend income…

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