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Kevin Godbold

Kevin Godbold is a freelance writer and private investor with a background in business, management and engineering.

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The DS Smith Group share price is down, but is the FTSE 100 firm a good investment now?

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A low-looking valuation and decent forward-looking prospects make the fallen DS Smith Group share price look attractive to me.

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Why I believe the lagging FTSE 250 is a rare opportunity to buy cheap shares now

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The FTSE 250 is showing some attractive numbers and they suggest some cracking value among businesses listed in the index.

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Will the stock market Santa rally continue through 2024?

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Here’s why I think the signs look good for a potentially enduring broad-based stock market rally through December and beyond.

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Up over 5% in one day! Should I buy this recovering FTSE 100 stock? 

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This FTSE 100 stock is shooting higher today on a positive trading update. But can this big-cap keep rising in…

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Is now a great time to invest in the FTSE 100?

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The FTSE 100 has been rising, but the modest valuation and a decent dividend yield suggest the possibility of a…

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Why I’d put £5k into sold-off value stocks right now

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Conditions look great for finding sold-off value stocks with strong forward-looking potential. And I feel some of these will likely…

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One UK stock with a growth agenda worth considering now

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To this writer, this UK stock ‘smells’ like a potential multi-bagger in the coming years. But can it deliver from…

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Earnings: is Virgin Money UK a dividend stock to buy or a value trap?

| Kevin Godbold

An acceptable set of full-year results and a positive outlook make this dividend stock worth consideration by adventurous investors.

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Is this a Warren Buffett-style stock worth consideration now?

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Strong on quality indicators and a positive update make this FTSE 250 company interesting, but would it fit Warren Buffett's…

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Earnings: is it time to buy FTSE 250 stock Britvic?

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This dividend-paying FTSE 250 business plans an “exciting” programme of marketing and innovation launches to further its growth.

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1 dividend-growing stock I’d tuck away in my SIPP without hesitation

| Kevin Godbold

Constant reinvestment into the business is producing steady growth and this stock is worth consideration for my long-term SIPP.

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This amazing dividend income stock just keeps on giving

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I don’t own this dividend income stock but the recent interim results have got me scratching my head and wondering…

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Is this a rare UK stock to buy for growth and quality right now?

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Why this proven business is a good candidate to consider as a stock to buy for potential multi-year earnings growth…

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Earnings: is it time to buy shares in this impressive FTSE 100 grower?

| Kevin Godbold

Strong results and a structural growth opportunity ahead put this top-performing FTSE 100 company on my radar now.

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1 big-cap company to consider now for a Stocks and Shares ISA

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This company could offer a Stocks and Shares ISA strong operational growth led by a refreshed management team and a…

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Down almost 10%! is Burberry a FTSE 100 stock to buy now?

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Is a nasty profit warning from FTSE 100 stock Burberry really an opportunity for patient, long-term investors seeking quality?

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Is Imperial Brands a stock worth buying for passive income, or is there a catch?

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Imperial Brands looks cheap and the dividend is high, but is it one of the best stocks for passive income,…

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FTSE 250 stocks on sale! British Land is worth considering today

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The British Land business is recovering but the share price may be lagging events, so I’d focus on the FTSE…

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1 cheap consumer defensive stock to consider buying now

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It looks like a good time for investors to appraise fallen defensive stocks like this one for passive income from…

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1 top dividend stock to consider buying in November 2023

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This cash-generating business has a great dividend record with further increases forecast and a beaten-down stock price.

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1 value stock to consider before it’s too late

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This recovering value stock may not remain as cheap for much longer if the new bull market gathers pace in…

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2 resilient UK growth stocks to consider in November 2023

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The UK stock market may end its bear phase soon, so hunting for beaten-down growth stocks now could prove to…

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2 cheap FTSE shares to consider for November 2023

| Kevin Godbold

There’s good value to be found in the stock market now before the economic news improves, such as these two…

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3 FTSE 100 stocks near 52-week lows worth consideration now  

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These FTSE 100 stocks have defensive, cash-generating businesses and they look cheaper now with beaten-down share prices. 

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This FTSE 250 stock looks too cheap 

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A dividend yielding over 5% and earnings growth ahead means this FTSE 250 stock might have been oversold in the…

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1 stock in the FTSE 100 that looks like a bargain hiding in plain sight

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This cheap-looking FTSE 100 stock has an anticipated dividend yield around 6% and City analysts expect growth in earnings ahead.

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Is the Lloyds share price doomed?

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A strong third-quarter trading update from Lloyds Banking Group has failed to lift the share price and here’s why that…

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Is Bunzl an overlooked dividend stock to consider now?

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FTSE 100 dividend stock Bunzl has been growing its shareholder payment at a compound annual growth rate of an attractive…

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The Barclays share price drops on results day, but is the stock a buy?

| Kevin Godbold

For income-hunting investors, does the 7.4% anticipated dividend yield justify ignoring the recent Barclays share price decline?

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Why the InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) share price has been soaring

| Kevin Godbold

Despite strong progress already, the clever business behind InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) could drive the share price higher. 

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Is the Deliveroo share price heading back up to 200p?

| Kevin Godbold

The Deliveroo share price has been creeping up in anticipation of earnings ahead. Can the business and stock momentum continue?

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Why FTSE 100 stock Whitbread might just have started the next bull market

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Here’s why results from FTSE 100 stock Whitbread have fired me up to look for other share opportunities for a…

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Is Bellway a dividend stock worth buying?

| Kevin Godbold

This housebuilding company could be a dividend stock worth buying if the business can hold firm through the sector downturn.

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Should I buy Rio Tinto shares for a second income from dividends?

| Kevin Godbold

Is Rio Tinto’s huge 6.6% forecast dividend yield enough to entertain the shares for inclusion in a second income portfolio?

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This news could drive the Rolls-Royce share price back to recent highs

| Kevin Godbold

An update on 17 October looks set to keep the Rolls-Royce share price bubbling as the turnaround in the business…

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Is this FTSE small-cap company about to crack the American market?

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Exciting FDA approval could help this FTSE business grow in the US and drive the stock higher on the back…

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Is the dividend safe for the FTSE 250’s Ashmore?

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There’s a forward-looking yield near 10%, but shares in the FTSE 250’s Ashmore keep sliding and the recent update was…

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Why the easyJet share price looks set to grow

| Kevin Godbold

The surprising truth about the easyJet share price and the business is that both are doing well and there’s likely…

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Is Marston’s a stock to buy for recovery alongside JD Wetherspoon?

| Kevin Godbold

The turnaround in Marston’s business is working but the stock has yet to recover. Is this an opportunity for investors…

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The YouGov share price rises over 10% on good results, but is the stock still a buy?

| Kevin Godbold

YouGov’s earnings growth and falling share price have met in a sweet spot for the valuation and I think the…

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