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Kevin Godbold

Kevin Godbold

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

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What’s going on with the Beazley share price?

| Kevin Godbold

With decent half-year results from FTSE 100 insurer Beazley, is the share price weakness a buying opportunity for investors?

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3 FTSE shares Hargreaves Lansdown’s investors love 

| Kevin Godbold

Here are the three most-bought FTSE stocks on the Hargreaves Lansdown platform recently – should I buy them for the…

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Down 47%, but is the Entain share price about to rocket? 

| Kevin Godbold

Despite past problems, the FTSE 100’s Entain looks like it’s moving into a growth phase that could drive the share…

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At 115p, are BT shares a screaming value buy?

| Kevin Godbold

BT shares have a forward-looking dividend yield near 6.5%, but is the telecoms giant good value and as cheap as…

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Can Direct Line Insurance Group shares hit 300p again under the incoming chief?

| Kevin Godbold

Direct Line Insurance Group shares are charged with positive potential, but can the new chief make it happen for shareholders?

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Is the BP dividend safe?

| Kevin Godbold

Is BP’s almost-5% dividend yield as safe as it seems, or could there be trouble ahead for the big oil…

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How the Marks and Spencer share price could double within two years

| Kevin Godbold

This turnaround is working and the Marks and Spencer share price is responding well. Here’s why I’d buy it now,…

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Here’s a Warren-Buffett hack for aiming to build wealth

| Kevin Godbold

This is a useful method of aiming to invest and build wealth like Warren Buffett by committing modest monthly sums…

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Why the FTSE 100 looks poised to explode higher

| Kevin Godbold

The surprising truth about why the FTSE 100 could well blast above its all-time high of just over 8,000, and…

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3 FTSE stocks to buy before the great market surge of 2023

| Kevin Godbold

There’s growing optimism and several factors look set to drive the market higher so, for me, it’s time to hunt…

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7 top FTSE 100 stocks investors have been buying

| Kevin Godbold

Judging by the FTSE 100 stocks investors have been buying, there’s optimism about the outlook for economies and the markets.

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Who spotted this Lloyds Banking shares warning sign?

| Kevin Godbold

Lloyds Banking shares seem perpetually cheap in terms of valuation, but I’ve noticed a problem and it looks like a…

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3 FTSE dividend shares I’d love to buy today

| Kevin Godbold

The fickle stock market is offering some dividend bargains right now and I’d snap up some of the shares to…

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High-yield stock British American Tobacco pays my fastest-growing dividend ever!

| Kevin Godbold

This high-yield business is throwing off some impressive financial numbers. I see it as a potential good-value investment now.

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My number-one FTSE 250 stock to buy right now

| Kevin Godbold

Over 10 years, this FTSE 250 stock has risen more than 300% with dividends on top and, for me, it’s…

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Reckitt raises its dividend, is now a good time to invest in the shares?

| Kevin Godbold

Fast-moving consumer goods business Reckitt defies its doubters and edges towards growth, but the shares remain steady, for now. 

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Rolls-Royce shares rocket higher, but are they still a good investment?

| Kevin Godbold

This turnaround is turning, but this is only the beginning and there’s likely to be more to play for with…

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Reach shares leap on reassuring update, are they still a bargain?

| Kevin Godbold

The situation isn’t perfect, but I think I’m seeing good value in Reach shares and a business that looks set…

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Glencore shares seem cheap but something looks wrong

| Kevin Godbold

I’m tempted by Glencore shares because of the cheap-looking valuation but this one thing bothers me – am I being…

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Are Croda International shares a Warren Buffett-style opportunity right now?

| Kevin Godbold

Quality business Croda International just reported fallen sales and profits with cash flow up, but the shares may bounce back.

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Persimmon shares leap on inflation news. Are they still a bargain?

| Kevin Godbold

The plunge in Persimmon shares has stopped for the time being, but there’s an elephant still in the room, despite…

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AI watch: are US tech stocks about to fall off a cliff?

| Kevin Godbold

Some analysts are sounding a warning about bubble-like valuations in US tech stocks involved in AI, but not all of…

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Side hustle secrets: how I’m aiming to be an armchair millionaire

| Kevin Godbold

I’m a lazy Libran who’s not keen on breaking into a sweat on the journey to millionaire status, and here’s…

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I’d heed Max Ehrmann’s warning before plunging into cheap shares now

| Kevin Godbold

I’d forget what's been said so many times about no-brainer cheap shares and listen to what Max Ehrmann advised back…

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A lifelong second income for £10 a week? Here’s how I’d achieve it

| Kevin Godbold

Here are the vital factors I’d aim to leverage to generate a second income from stocks and shares that can…

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Can easyJet shares make me rich?

| Kevin Godbold

easyJet’s third-quarter update shows the business is performing well, but can the shares make a good long-term investment now?

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9% dividend yield! 1 FTSE 100 dividend stock to consider right now

| Kevin Godbold

There’s no denying this FTSE 100 stock has a high dividend yield now, but is the payment sustainable and will…

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What investors can learn from the ending of Russia’s Ukraine grain deal

| Kevin Godbold

Investors may not realise that the Ukraine grain deal could be linked to world methane emmisions – a notorious greenhouse…

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If starting from scratch with stock market investing, this is what I’d do first

| Kevin Godbold

If I could start again with stock market investing I’d aim to mitigate risk and build things up by following…

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How I’d invest my windfall money if inheritance tax is abolished

| Kevin Godbold

Many people could be in for a windfall if inheritance tax is abolished and here’s how I’d invest the extra…

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How I finally turned my stock investing around and started building wealth

| Kevin Godbold

For years my stock account failed to make any money, until I did this one thing and investing changed for…

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Forget gold! I’d buy cheap UK shares now before the next stock market rally

| Kevin Godbold

I think I’m seeing a once-in-a-decade opportunity to profit from cheap UK shares, but it’s time-limited, so I’m acting right…

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The stock market’s turning! I’ve never seen a better time to buy UK shares like this one

| Kevin Godbold

Fully invested and no cash! I’m so frustrated. But here's one of the UK shares I’d consider buying now, if…

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2 high-scoring UK quality stocks to consider immediately

| Kevin Godbold

UK stocks with robust quality indicators have fallen in price and now they're on sale, but the situation probably won't…

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I’d forget buy-to-let! These 5 property investments all yield more than 7%

| Kevin Godbold

When it comes to property, real estate investment trust (REIT) stocks have crashed and are candidates for a long-term portfolio. 

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How the FTSE All-Share index can help investors become ISA millionaires

| Kevin Godbold

The FTSE All-Share index has produced more multi-bagging stocks than America’s stock market and it may continue to outperform.

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Has the IDS share price created the value opportunity of the decade?

| Kevin Godbold

Royal Mail owner International Distribution Services (IDS) may be on the cusp of a turnaround and the share price could…

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What on earth’s going on with the BT share price?

| Kevin Godbold

Are rising interest rates affecting the BT share price and is the 6% dividend attractive given news flow and the…

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A once-in-a-decade chance for life-changing returns from a Stocks and Shares ISA?

| Kevin Godbold

After a long period of economic uncertainty, valuations for stocks and shares are depressed and it’s a good time to…

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How I’m buying cheap UK shares now and aiming to become a stock market millionaire

| Kevin Godbold

The status of a stock market millionaire really is within the grasp of private investors, even when they're on an…

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