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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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Investing Articles

Is time running out to buy these high-yield FTSE 100 dividend shares?

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Here are three FTSE 100 shares paying steady dividends that I’d be keen to own in my diversified portfolio before…

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Does the Prudential share price make the stock a buy?

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The company’s directors think the Prudential share price is attractive and have been buying the stock. Should I follow them?

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Will tomorrow’s results move the BT share price?

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Will the BT share price keep moving higher because of a sustainable turnaround of the underlying telecommunications business?

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8% dividend yield! Why is the Imperial Brands share price so weak?

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There’s no sign of the dividend stalling, so are Imperial Brand shares a steal at this price, or are the…

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1 stock I’m holding to build wealth and passive income

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Passive income from dividends tends to grow as businesses grow their earnings and cash flow, so I’m holding this investment…

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3 value shares to consider right now

| Kevin Godbold

The uncertainty in economies and financial markets continues to throw up value shares to investigate, such as these three.

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Get ready for a bullish stock market

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This multi-millionaire veteran stock trader's making positive noises and preparing for an exciting and imminent bull market.

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Should I buy cheap Lloyds shares now for the coming bull market?

| Kevin Godbold

Lloyds shares are popular with private investors, and I’d consider them now, but perhaps not for the reasons some might…

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8% yield! 1 of the top dividend shares to buy in April

| Kevin Godbold

Although high yields can be a warning sign, sometimes it’s worth looking closely at big dividend shares to consider buying…

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The easyJet share price is handing investors a buying opportunity

| Kevin Godbold

There’s an undeniable growth story unfolding with easyJet, and the current share price makes the stock worth further research.

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Are Marks and Spencer shares heading back up to 700p?

| Kevin Godbold

Up almost 80% since October: can Marks and Spencer shares go back to their previous highs near 700p in this…

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BT shares leap in 2023. Are they still a bargain?

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Can BT shares get back to their previous level above 400p, and is the telecoms company a bargain after showing…

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5 ways to win in this volatile stock market

| Kevin Godbold

It’s a wonder that any investor has made money recently in these volatile stock markets, but there are ways to…

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Here’s how much I’d need to invest in Tesco shares for £1,000 a year in dividends 

| Kevin Godbold

£1,000 worth of annual dividends is worth shooting for, but can Tesco shares deliver that outcome reliably for me in…

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A powerful technique for getting the most from stocks and shares

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Stocks and shares can frustrate investors who are forever checking their progress. But here's how I aim to get the…

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Are we seeing a huge passive income opportunity in the UK stock market?

| Kevin Godbold

It often takes an uncertain outlook to create stock market bargains leading to big dividend yields ideal for passive income.

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Is April a can’t-miss opportunity to get rich with cheap shares?

| Kevin Godbold

Mark Slater thinks this bear market is nearing its end and cheap shares are everywhere. Is it time to load…

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Is the Taylor Wimpey dividend safe?

| Kevin Godbold

It’s well known that a high dividend yield can sometimes warn of trouble ahead, but Taylor Wimpey’s payment looks set…

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Value has been building behind the Diageo share price

| Kevin Godbold

Despite the business growing, the Diageo share price first reached its current level just over 19 months ago and hasn't…

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Here’s how I’d invest £10k in a Stocks and Shares ISA right now

| Kevin Godbold

The markets have been weak and there may be a better chance now of picking investment bargains for a long-term…

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Warren Buffett’s advice about what to do when the stock market plunges 

| Kevin Godbold

It may be a wise for investors to mimic Warren Buffett’s tactics in these weaker markets, even if stocks plunge…

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3 top dividend shares to consider buying for April and beyond

| Kevin Godbold

A record of growing annual dividends tends to go hand in hand with other value indicators, such as those found…

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6.8% dividend yield! Is this the best FTSE 250 bargain stock?

| Kevin Godbold

With a bumper dividend, supportive share buybacks, and positive earnings forecasts, what’s to dislike about this FTSE 250 company?

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Here are the FTSE 100 shares I’d choose to collect a £100 monthly income

| Kevin Godbold

FTSE 100 dividend shares can be a great source of enduring income, but it’s important to research and select stocks…

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3 value shares to consider now

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This volatile market is throwing up some value shares to consider right now for a long-term stock portfolio, such as…

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7 quality stocks to buy for these troubled times

| Kevin Godbold

Why not take a two-pronged approach targeting stocks to buy balancing beaten-down bargains with steadfast quality businesses?

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The Legal & General share price screams value

| Kevin Godbold

Down almost 13% in March, the Legal & General share price delivers a tempting valuation, but is that enough reason…

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Why Blackrock expects lower share prices ahead 

| Kevin Godbold

The world’s largest investment manager just owned up to being ‘underweight’ regarding stocks in developed markets. Will prices fall?

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Up 10% yesterday: what on earth’s going on with the Rentokil Initial share price?

| Kevin Godbold

Expansion in America is going well and the Rentokil Initial share price is on the move to reflect the ongoing…

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1 exceptional stock to consider buying in this latest market sell-off

| Kevin Godbold

In this latest market set-back, why not forget the volatile banks and buy enduring quality stocks like this one to hold…

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What on earth’s going on with Sainsbury’s dividend?

| Kevin Godbold

Something’s wrong with the case for investing in Sainsbury’s for its shareholder dividend, but the stock still has its attractions.

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Forget bank shares! The real value is in quality stocks like Burberry

| Kevin Godbold

I’d use the current market setback to pounce on quality stocks like Burberry for both value and growth with a…

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Up 5% in March: why National Grid shares are worth considering now

| Kevin Godbold

National Grid shares have bucked the wider market trend by rising steadily through March, driven by value building in the…

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3 Reasons to buy the Whitbread share price dip

| Kevin Godbold

Value looks like it’s building in the Whitbread business, and that situation means the share price may be offering an…

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Is the Aston Martin share price dip a buying opportunity?

| Kevin Godbold

If current trends continue, the Aston Martin business may become profitable soon. So is the share price fall presenting a…

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What on earth’s going on with the HSBC Holdings share price?

| Kevin Godbold

Why is the HSBC Holdings share price tanking and is this an opportunity to buy the stock at a bargain…

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1 top stock to buy without hesitation in this latest FTSE sell-off

| Kevin Godbold

I’m watching this FTSE company like a tiger ready to pounce. The lower the stock goes, the more attractive it…

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If I’d invested £2,000 in Persimmon shares 5 years ago, here’s how much I’d have now

| Kevin Godbold

Has the income from bumper dividends worked to save the day for investors in Persimmon shares over the past half-decade?

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2 top FTSE 250 stocks on my ‘best shares to buy now’ list

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The FTSE 250 is home to some compelling growth opportunities, and I’d choose these two stocks to hold for five…

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The 5 best-performing UK shares in February 2023

| Kevin Godbold

Here’s how I rate the top five performing UK shares in February and whether I’d watch, buy, or avoid them…

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