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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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Should you pile into Boohoo.com plc, down 30% over 5 months?

| Kevin Godbold

Is there more to come from the Boohoo.com plc (LON: BOO) growth story?

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2 stocks I’d invest £1,000 in right now

| Kevin Godbold

If you are looking for decent share ideas, check out these two that reported on Thursday.

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1 defensive stock I’d buy alongside FTSE 100 peer Shire plc

| Kevin Godbold

The sell-off in defensive stocks is throwing up opportunities like Shire (LON SHP) and this share.

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Should you pile into Imperial Brands plc, down 30% over 10 months?

| Kevin Godbold

Why I think a compelling opportunity is developing in defensives such as Imperial Brands plc (LON: IMB).

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Should you pile into National Grid plc, down 30% over 8 months?

| Kevin Godbold

Click here to find out why I believe a great opportunity is unfolding with National Grid plc (LON: NG).

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2 shares I’m poised to pounce on after this market rout

| Kevin Godbold

Current volatility could present the opportunity to buy these great stocks at better prices.

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Why ‘right now’ is a great time to drip £50 a month into the FTSE 100

| Kevin Godbold

Why I think we are seeing a great opportunity to invest in a FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) tracker fund.

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Why I’d avoid this 4.5% dividend yielder and buy GlaxoSmithKline plc instead

| Kevin Godbold

This 4.5% dividend yielder may look attractive, but here’s why my money would go on GlaxoSmithKline plc (LON: GSK)

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Should you invest in AstraZeneca plc right now?

| Kevin Godbold

Could AstraZeneca plc (LON: AZN) help you invest your way to a fortune?

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Why I’d buy Royal Dutch Shell plc and Rank Group plc for their dividends and growth potential

| Kevin Godbold

I’m tempted by emerging growth at Rank Group plc (LON: RNK) and sound performance at Royal Dutch Shell plc (LON:…

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Is it finally time to return to super-stock SSE plc?

| Kevin Godbold

SSE plc (LON: SSE) has a lot going for it. I reckon positive momentum could return to the stock soon.

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2 top quality and value stocks I’d buy right now

| Kevin Godbold

Recent updates suggest the shares offer decent value at these quality, growing firms.

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Should you pile into IQE plc, down 15% today?

| Kevin Godbold

Is IQE plc (LON: IQE)'s plummeting share price signalling an opportunity or a warning?

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One super growth stock I’d buy alongside Legal & General Group plc

| Kevin Godbold

These two stocks from the wider financial sector could drive growth in your portfolio.

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2 growth and income stocks I’d buy right now

| Kevin Godbold

These stocks could be part of your plan for financial independence.

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2 top dividend and momentum stocks for 2018

| Kevin Godbold

2018 looks set to be another good year for these strong-performing stocks.

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2 top dividend-growing stocks for 2018

| Kevin Godbold

Stop here for stocks with growing dividends, decent value and growth potential.

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2 resurgent big-dividend payers that could make you rich

| Kevin Godbold

After a period in the doldrums, these firms are on the up.

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How to invest your first £5,000

| Kevin Godbold

Some will grow £5,000 to a million on the markets. Will you be one of them?

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Should I pile into Interserve plc, up 20% today?

| Kevin Godbold

Is the turnaround potential at Interserve plc (LON: IRV) worth the risk?

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How I aim to beat the FTSE 100 in 2018

| Kevin Godbold

This tactic could boost my investing performance ahead of the FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) in 2018.

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Why Lloyds Banking Group plc could be flashing a warning for 2018

| Kevin Godbold

I think buying Lloyds Banking Group plc (LON: LLOY) stock for its fat dividend could be a mistake.

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Should I pile into Plus500 Ltd, down 15% today?

| Kevin Godbold

Today’s plunge at Plus500 Ltd (LON: PLUS) could present opportunity.  

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Capita plc isn’t the only stock I’m avoiding

| Kevin Godbold

Why this company is on my ‘avoid’ list along with Capita plc (LON: CPI).

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1 turnaround dividend stock I’d buy alongside BT Group plc

| Kevin Godbold

Recovery could drive investors’ returns in this stock along with BT Group plc (LON: BT.A).

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Why I’d shun falling knife UK Oil & Gas Investments plc for this growth star

| Kevin Godbold

This company’s route to growth looks smoother than that of UK Oil & Gas Investments plc (LON: UKOG).

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Why I’d shun Tesco plc for this dividend-growing stock

| Kevin Godbold

I reckon the growth and value on offer with this stock beats Tesco plc (LON: TSCO) hands down.

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One ‘secret’ growth stock I’d buy alongside Motif Bio plc

| Kevin Godbold

Emerging growth from this small-cap dynamo could even beat the performance of Motif Bio (LON: MTFB).

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2 growth stocks I’d hold for the next decade

| Kevin Godbold

Why these steady, growing firms look set to reward long-term investors.

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Should I pile into Versarien plc, up 30% today?

| Kevin Godbold

Why Versarien plc (LON: VRS) looks like a potential millionaire-maker stock.

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Time to buy Royal Bank of Scotland Group plc shares as it closes 1 in 4 branches?

| Kevin Godbold

Why Royal Bank of Scotland Group plc (LON: RBS) could be worth considering right now.

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Should I pile into Ocado Group plc, up 25% today?

| Kevin Godbold

This deal could end up being transformative for Ocado Group plc (LSE: OCDO).

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Why I’d buy this hot growth stock alongside IGAS Energy plc

| Kevin Godbold

If you like the potential of IGAS Energy plc (LON: IGAS), you could warm to this growing company.

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A ‘secret’ dividend and growth banking stock I’d buy over Barclays plc

| Kevin Godbold

This potential usurper in the banking sector looks set to leave Barclays plc (LON: BARC) in the dust.

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Legal & General Group plc isn’t the only big-dividend stock I’d buy right now

| Kevin Godbold

I reckon this financial operator pairs well with Legal & General Group plc (LON: LGEN).

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One resilient growth stock I’d buy ahead of Just Eat plc

| Kevin Godbold

This dividend-raising star could go on to outperform Just Eat plc (LON: JE).

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Why I’d buy this hot growth stock over IQE plc

| Kevin Godbold

Why this growth stock attracts me more than IQE plc (LON: IQE) right now.

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Should we now pile into Carillion plc, after crashing 50% today on 3rd profit warning?

| Kevin Godbold

Is Carillion plc (LON: CLLN) a decent recovery candidate or a dead loss?

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One stunning growth stock I’d buy alongside Fevertree Drinks plc

| Kevin Godbold

I reckon this company’s sustainable growth sits well with the story at Fevertree Drinks plc (LON: FEVR).

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Why I’d dump Purplebricks Group plc for this small-cap

| Kevin Godbold

This firm’s growing earnings and a keener valuation tempt me away from Purplebricks Group plc (LON: PURP).

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