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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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3 top dividend-paying stocks right now

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When it comes to dividend-paying stocks, staying power can be identified in a company’s financial record, and I'd start with…

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Earnings: Greggs is a company with big ambitions and lagging profits

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Why Greggs shares may see volatility ahead although the longer growth story is intact and presents an opportunity for investors.

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Are BP shares a steal, or would I be bonkers to buy them now?

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In valuation terms, BP shares look cheap. But here’s something for investors to consider following the stock’s long run higher.

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Is the Tesco share price heading back up to 400p?

| Kevin Godbold

The Tesco share price once romped in the sunny uplands above 400p, so what are the chances of it going…

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Should investors buy the AstraZeneca share price dip?

| Kevin Godbold

The AstraZeneca share price is down a bit, and here’s why I think it's enough for investors to become interested…

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Here’s how much £1,000 invested in Next shares 5 years ago would be worth now

| Kevin Godbold

The retail business behind Next shares has attractive quality indicators, but has buying quality been a good move for shareholders?

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Up almost 20% in a year, why the Unilever share price may keep rising

| Kevin Godbold

An improving growth profile, steady trading and a fair-looking valuation may all help to drive the Unilever share price higher.

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I’d buy 500 GSK shares to make £303 in annual passive income

| Kevin Godbold

GSK shares are backed by a renewed global biopharma business with R&D-driven growth ambitions and a modest-looking valuation.

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Earnings: Taylor Wimpey shares steady on results day and now display value

| Kevin Godbold

There’s decent value to be found in housebuilder Taylor Wimpey shares as long as trading conditions don’t deteriorate further. 

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Earnings: why Persimmon shares plunged today

| Kevin Godbold

A negative outlook statement for 2023 has driven housebuilder Persimmon's shares lower today, but the market fundamentals are strong.  

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What to expect when Greggs reports earnings next week 

| Kevin Godbold

Has the upcoming Greggs full-year earnings report got the potential to move the share price because of its update on…

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Up 75% over 2 years, can Shell shares deliver more for investors?

| Kevin Godbold

Shell shares could serve investors well over a multi-year timeframe, but there’s a big factor to keep an eye on…

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£1k put into London Stock Exchange Group shares 5 years ago would be worth this much 

| Kevin Godbold

London Stock Exchange Group shares could have been a decent performer in my diversified portfolio and I'm tempted to consider…

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3 attractive second income shares to add to a dividend portfolio

| Kevin Godbold

When it comes to generating a second income, shares can be a good option. And I'd start by considering these…

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Here’s how much £1,000 in SSE shares 5 years ago would be worth now

| Kevin Godbold

SSE shares have delivered surprisingly well for shareholders over the past five years but will they perform in the next…

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3 reasons to buy this attractive high-yield stock now

| Kevin Godbold

This cash-cow business looks well-placed to deliver a rising stream of dividends in the years ahead. And it has a…

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1 of the best income shares to consider now

| Kevin Godbold

When it comes to income shares, circumstances have aligned to create a decent potential buying opportunity with this strong payer.

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1 of the top UK shares with compelling reasons to buy 

| Kevin Godbold

This is one UK share that looks like a decent candidate for a long-term portfolio focused on income and capital…

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1 high-yield dividend stock worth buying right now 

| Kevin Godbold

This dividend stock keeps raising the shareholder payment, and the forward-looking yield is running near an attractive 4.7%.

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1 cheap share I’d buy now in my Stocks and Shares ISA

| Kevin Godbold

Although I already hold some of this company's shares, I'm thinking about adding more to my diversified Stocks and Shares…

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2 stocks dividend investors should consider now

| Kevin Godbold

These two stocks offer dividend investors a decent level of yield as well as the potential for growth in the…

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Why the Aviva share price could get back to 800p

| Kevin Godbold

The Aviva share price hasn't been near 800p for almost 16 years, but here's why I think conditions are changing…

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Can the London Stock Exchange share price multi-bag again?

| Kevin Godbold

During my investing career, the London Stock Exchange share price has multi-bagged twice. Can it do so again from today's…

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Does Sainsbury’s share price make the stock a no-brainer?

| Kevin Godbold

By some measures the current Sainsbury's share price assigns an undemanding valuation to the business, so should I buy the…

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Here’s why I’m avoiding Scottish Mortgage shares

| Kevin Godbold

This investment trust is popular. But I'm not buying Scottish Mortgage shares for these reasons, despite strong past performance.

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2 FTSE 250 shares I’d buy in February

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If I had spare cash to invest right now, I'd research these two FTSE 250 stocks first with a view…

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Why the FTSE 100 index could hit 39,000 by 2037

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The FTSE 100 index has increased by 400% before in less than 14 years and here's why it may happen…

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2 FTSE 100 shares with new catalysts for growth

| Kevin Godbold

Both these FTSE 100 shares are backed by businesses with exciting new plans to refocus and grow operations in the…

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How I’d invest £300 a month to target a £2,000 monthly income from dividend shares

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Here's the method I'd use and some stock ideas for aiming to build a sizeable monthly income from dividend stocks…

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2 FTSE shares I’d choose and aim to double my money

| Kevin Godbold

I have great expectations for these FTSE businesses and would research them now with a view to holding their stocks…

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Why the ITV share price looks set to move higher

| Kevin Godbold

Despite the ITV share price being down, I'm tempted by the stock because the underlying business looks set to grow,…

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2 Cheap shares I’d buy right now

| Kevin Godbold

I'd be comfortable embracing the risks and taking a contrarian approach by buying these two stocks while they're depressed.

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3 FTSE shares I’d buy right now

| Kevin Godbold

Although many FTSE shares first turned higher last autumn, I'd consider these three stocks for a long-term investment right now.

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2 investment trusts I’d put £10k into

| Kevin Godbold

I reckon investment trusts can make decent long-term homes for the money of busy private investors and I'd choose these…

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2 UK dividend stocks I’d buy today

| Kevin Godbold

I think the growing stream of income from these two UK dividend stocks would sit well in my diversified portfolio…

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2 FTSE 100 shares I’d buy right now

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All though there are some risks, I think these two FTSE 100 shares could potentially deliver decent returns in the…

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How I’m aiming for life-changing gains in my Stocks and Shares ISA

| Kevin Godbold

These four investing gurus agree on this approach to investment strategy and for my Stocks and Shares ISA, I'm following…

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I’d aim to build a FTSE 250 portfolio starting with these 5 stocks

| Kevin Godbold

Many FTSE 250 businesses have the potential to build up decent growth in earnings over time, such as these five…

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Don’t ignore the dividend potential of the FTSE 100 index

| Kevin Godbold

The FTSE 100 has a fine dividend record, and rolling them back into my tracker alongside regular investments has driven…

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Can effective investing in stocks and shares really be this simple?

| Kevin Godbold

Here's my straightforward six-step approach for investing in the stocks and shares of individual listed companies with potential.

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