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Kirsteen Mackay

Kirsteen Mackay

I’ve completed CISI Fundamentals of Financial Services and CISI Introduction to Securities and Investment, along with various Open University modules. I love reading and writing about the stock market.

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I like these 2 FTSE 100 companies that have good news!

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It's refreshing to discover some positive company news in an influx of negative news headlines.

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What ESG investing is, and why I recommend it

| Kirsteen Mackay

As investors worry that they’re supporting companies that damage the earth, I look at the increasing demand for ESG investments.

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Will Sirius Minerals (SXX) agree to Anglo American’s £405m takeover bid?

| Kirsteen Mackay

Can Anglo American realise the struggling miner's ambitious plans and bring SXX back from the brink of death?

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What are bonds?

| Kirsteen Mackay

Government bonds and corporate bonds have been gaining popularity in recent years. Kirsteen Mackay outlines what they are.

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This is how much £1k invested in LSE shares 10 years ago would be worth now

| Kirsteen Mackay

LSE shares have increased in value over 1,000% and did exceptionally well in 2019. Can this trend continue?

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One way to top up your State Pension with an additional £30k a year

| Kirsteen Mackay

Living off the State Pension is becoming harder to do. Here's one way to provide an additional income stream.

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Will stock market volatility hit Lloyds Banking Group’s share price in 2020?

| Kirsteen Mackay

External events, politics and global trade discussions cause market fluctuations that can take their toll on individual shares.

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Retire early with a Stocks and Shares ISA

| Kirsteen Mackay

Dreaming of retiring early? I consider the financial growth potential of a Stocks and Shares ISA.

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I’d top up my State Pension by investing in stocks. Here’s how

| Kirsteen Mackay

Few people can afford to retire on the State Pension alone. Thankfully, a bit of planning can provide a passive…

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Are Lloyds shares a buy today?

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Lloyds share price rose in 2019, but is it a worthy purchase for 2020?

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Forget Premium Bonds! This could be an easier way to make a million

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Why I think the UK's most popular savings product is not necessarily the best place for your cash.

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How I’d invest £10k following Warren Buffett’s investment tips

| Kirsteen Mackay

I like Warren Buffett's investment style and think that some of his advice is key for anyone starting to invest.

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Which stocks should I buy in 2020?

| Kirsteen Mackay

I like the look of these FTSE 100 companies for 2020 investments as they seem to be focusing on what…

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How much a £1k investment in this FTSE 250 stock 10 years ago would be worth now!

| Kirsteen Mackay

To buy and hold shares can be the key to long-term wealth, but what you are holding also matters.

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Two successful stocks of 2019 that I’d invest in for 2020

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Increasing consumer demand is pushing these share prices north.

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Two FTSE 100 stocks up more than 1,000% in a decade!

| Kirsteen Mackay

Every investor dreams of making multi-bagger returns on their investments but rarely do companies make 1,000% gains.

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The Tesco share price outperformed the FTSE 100 in 2019!

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The Tesco share price has risen in 2019, is it still a good buy?

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This is how much £1k invested in UKOG shares 3 years ago would be worth now

| Kirsteen Mackay

The booms and busts of Oil & Gas make it a notoriously volatile sector to invest in. How have long-term…

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Climate change! I’m interested in this FTSE 250 firm’s aim of net-zero carbon emissions

| Kirsteen Mackay

With oil production tipped to peak in 2030, I think this FTSE 250 company is making a good move to…

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This is how much £1k invested in ASOS shares 3 years ago would be worth today

| Kirsteen Mackay

Online fast-fashion retailer ASOS has suffered in 2019, but can its share price bounce back? 

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A 6% yielding FTSE 250 stock I’d avoid and a 7% yielding FTSE 100 stock I’d buy

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Sometimes alluring fundamentals can be deceptive and rising debt may mean a red flag.

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ESG investing! Boosting economic growth with a circular economy

| Kirsteen Mackay

Climate change and ethical considerations are affecting how businesses are run and making us consider our investments more carefully.

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A 12%-yielding FTSE 100 dividend stock I’d buy for 2020

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Finding high-yielding dividend stocks with future growth potential is no mean feat, but I think this one fits the bill.

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I’d buy these 2 shares to benefit from veganism and climate change activism in 2020

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With climate change awareness increasing and veganism growing at an exceptionally fast rate, how can investors cash in?

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Intelligent Investing! Stock-picking tips from Benjamin Graham and Warren Buffett

| Kirsteen Mackay

Your purpose in buying stocks is to make money in the market, not lose it! Tips from these investors could…

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Tullow Oil share price plunge devastates investors! Is the 80% drop recoverable?

| Kirsteen Mackay

After a 70% share price crash what's next for this energy giant?

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Election day! Time to recession-proof my investments

| Kirsteen Mackay

How our economy will react to today's vote remains to be seen, so portfolios need to be ready.

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Avoid Ted Baker! I’d aim for £1 million like this

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As the Ted Baker share price nosedives I consider a better way to generate £1m.

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The Lloyds share price fluctuates! Could this FTSE 100 bank make me a millionaire?

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Lloyds' share price has had a volatile 2019, but can it beat off the UK's many headwinds?

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2 reasons why I’d avoid a Cash ISA right now

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Cash ISAs have been out of fashion but political uncertainty is boosting their popularity. I'd still avoid them though.

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The BT share price is on shaky ground thanks to the general election

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Labour's pledge to nationalise BT if it wins the general election has again put the BT share price to the…

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3 potentially overvalued FTSE stocks I’d still consider buying on a dip

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Some recent stock market successes for UK companies have resulted in over-inflated stock prices. I look at three worth watching…

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How I’d invest £500 monthly

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Regular investing in the stock market is a great way to build a decent nest egg for your future.

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Got £1,000 a month to invest? I offer some tips to get you started.

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A regular investment in the stock market can be a great way to build up a substantial financial portfolio for…

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No savings at 40? Warren Buffett’s tips could help you meet your early retirement goals

| Kirsteen Mackay

It doesn't have to be downhill after 40. I think you can still build an attractive financial portfolio and aim…

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Boris Johnson vs Jeremy Corbyn! Who do I think can best boost the London Stock Exchange?

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Uncertainty is the enemy of equity recovery, can the next government instil calm in the London Stock Exchange?

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Investing £10k in index funds vs FTSE 100 stocks

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I think diversification is the key to a lower risk financial portfolio.

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Lloyds’ share price is enticing, but your £1m ISA can be created elsewhere in the FTSE 100

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The Lloyds share price is cheap, but is it a bargain? I consider an alternative FTSE 100 ISA contender.

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Investing £10k when the world is in chaos!

| Kirsteen Mackay

A market downturn can afford you the perfect opportunity to buy bargain stocks.

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I think this FTSE 250 growth stock shows promise!

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The Mitchells & Butlers share price is rising, can it continue its run of good luck?

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