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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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Should I buy Bloomsbury shares?

| Kirsteen Mackay

I like the look of Bloomsbury Publishing plc (LSE:BMY) for its reliable dividend and growth potential.

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£2k to invest for 2020? I’d buy this FTSE 250 stock

| Kirsteen Mackay

I like this FTSE 250 (INDEXFTSE: MCX) stock for 2020 but I'm not so sure about its competitor.

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I Like these FTSE 100 plays on cannabis and sustainability

| Kirsteen Mackay

The FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) may not seem to be awash with companies playing the cannabis and sustainability trends, but…

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I’m watching this FTSE 250 stock for 2020

| Kirsteen Mackay

I think this FTSE 250 (INDEXFTSE: MCX) stock looks good for 2020.

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2 FTSE 100 and FTSE 250 stocks I like for their value and yields

| Kirsteen Mackay

I think the FTSE 100's (INDEXFTSE: UKX) British American Tobacco plc (LSE:BATS) and FTSE 250's (INDEXFTSE: MCX) Britvic plc (LSE:BVIC)…

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My top retail shares for August

| Kirsteen Mackay

Good news for UK retailers is faint in a blur of retail gloom but there are two standout stocks I…

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Will a no-deal Brexit mean the end for Halfords?

| Kirsteen Mackay

Halfords Group plc (LON:HFD) is the UK’s biggest cycle retailer, but I worry reliance on foreign shipments could be its…

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Should I buy Sirius Minerals shares?

| Kirsteen Mackay

Is Sirius Minerals plc (LON:SXX) appealing, or would a 'jam today' stock (that has future potential too) beat its 'jam…

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Forget the Sports Direct share price, I think the FTSE 100’s JD Sports has further to climb

| Kirsteen Mackay

Sports Direct International plc (LON:SPD) is a risky bet, but JD Sports Fashion plc (LON:JD) looks safer to me, despite…

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Pearson shares dip: why a company data breach is never good for its share price

| Kirsteen Mackay

Another data breach affecting the FTSE 100 is never good news as Pearson plc (LON: PSON) is discovering.

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Is the BP share price rise temporary?

| Kirsteen Mackay

BP plc (LON:BP) shares are rising on positive interim results, I wonder if this will continue.

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FTSE 100 Hiscox share price dips on interim results. Would I buy?

| Kirsteen Mackay

FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) specialist insurance company Hiscox Ltd (LON: HSX) released mediocre interim results today.

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Cobham to be bought in £4bn acquisition, where would I invest my gains?

| Kirsteen Mackay

British defence firm Cobham Plc (LON:COB) is to be acquired by a US private equity firm, so where could your…

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Forget ASOS, I think Joules is a better Brexit bet

| Kirsteen Mackay

ASOS plc's (LON:ASC) share price is sliding but I think Joules Group plc (LON:JOUL) is set up for a brighter…

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Has this FTSE 100 favourite hit its pinnacle?

| Kirsteen Mackay

This FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) engineering favourite has seen expansion and a rising share price this year, but can it…

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Looking to invest in IT? I’m watching this FTSE 250 stock for a dip

| Kirsteen Mackay

I think this FTSE 250 (INDEXFTSE: MCX) IT company, with nine years of profit growth, is worth watching for a…

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Is it worth jumping on the bandwagon of SAGA’s rising share price?

| Kirsteen Mackay

Saga plc (LON:SAGA) has been on a slippery slope this year, but could a turnaround be imminent?

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A blow to Insurers, but I think these FTSE 100 dividend stocks could be a bargain

| Kirsteen Mackay

Insurance rate cuts disappoint insurers, but I think FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) favourites Admiral and Direct Line remain good buys.

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Appetite for Risk? I think these AIM growth stocks are worth watching today

| Kirsteen Mackay

AIM shares are risky, but among them are some potential treasures. I think Altitude Group plc (LSE:ALT) and Ten Lifestyle…

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Forget Airbnb income! Why I think a stock portfolio is an easier route to passive income

| Kirsteen Mackay

Airbnb hosting my seem like an easy second income, but I think a stock portfolio is an easier route to…

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A FTSE 250 and FTSE 100 insurance stock comparison

| Kirsteen Mackay

Lancashire Holdings Limited (LON:LRE) and FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) stock Hiscox Ltd (LON:HSX) are displaying positive signs of resilience

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Is this FTSE 250 stock making a comeback or dead in the water?

| Kirsteen Mackay

I think defence and aerospace heavyweight Cobham plc (LON:COB) is emerging stronger after a disastrous few years, but would I…

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Is this Kier competitor stock a bargain?

| Kirsteen Mackay

Kier Group plc (LON:KIE) rival Mitie has gone through some turbulent times, but I think its future looks more promising…

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This FTSE 100 stock has grown for 8 years – would I buy now?

| Kirsteen Mackay

I think the size and reputation of Rentokil Initial plc (LON:RTO) mean this FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) stock can continue…

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Forget buy-to-let: I prefer this FTSE 250 Stock to give me a slice of the property market

| Kirsteen Mackay

I think Primary Health Properties Plc (LON:PHP) is a FTSE 250 stock with a solid business model and impressive gains.

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Forget Kier Group, I’d buy these 2 FTSE 100 shares instead

| Kirsteen Mackay

With the fallout from the demise of Kier Group plc (LON: KIE) still causing the share price to drop, I've…

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£5,000 to invest? I’d buy this dividend growth stock today

| Kirsteen Mackay

Cohort plc (LON:CHRT), with its soaring share price, is making all the right decisions.

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Forget Ted Baker! I’d buy this FTSE 250 stock instead

| Kirsteen Mackay

With Ted Baker plc (LON: TED) under strain, continued doom and gloom on the high street and share prices falling,…

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Dare you buy oil stocks as shipping lanes are threatened?

| Kirsteen Mackay

Political unrest, the threat of oil sanctions and shipping lane blocks are bumping oil share prices. Royal Dutch Shell Plc…

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Why I think AstraZeneca is a must-buy dividend stock

| Kirsteen Mackay

A steadily climbing share price, varied product development and positive trial results point to continued success for this big pharma…

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