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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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Stock market investing: should I worry about a FTSE flash crash?

| Kirsteen Mackay

A micro flash crash shook financial markets this week. Are well established FTSE 100 stocks immune from intermittent market declines?

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The Boohoo share price is up 627% in 5 years! Will history repeat?

| Kirsteen Mackay

The Boohoo share price has soared in recent years making shareholders great returns. With several headwinds facing the sector, can…

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Short sellers love Cineworld stock! Will it ever be a lucrative investment?

| Kirsteen Mackay

The Cineworld share price has been on a rollercoaster ride for over two years. Can this FTSE 250 stock stabilise…

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Is penny stock Quadrise Fuels (LSE:QFI) a good investment?

| Kirsteen Mackay

Penny stock Quadrise Fuels International (LSE:QFI) is seeing its share price rise today as its project in Utah resumes. Should…

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Novacyt or AstraZeneca: which biotech stock should I buy?

| Kirsteen Mackay

Novacyt and AstraZeneca are two biotech stocks working in the realms of fighting the Covid-19 pandemic. Are either good long-term…

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The Coca-Cola HBC (LSE:CCH) share price steadily rises. Should I invest?

| Kirsteen Mackay

The Coca Cola share price is heading towards its pre-pandemic highs. Is this FTSE 100 stock a good long-term dividend…

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The THG share price is falling. Is this tech stock a good investment?

| Kirsteen Mackay

The THG share price is back at its IPO level. With its M&A acquisition strategy in full force, is this…

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FTSE 250 stock watch: are Equiniti shares undervalued?

| Kirsteen Mackay

Equiniti Group (LSE:EQN) is under offer by a US private equity firm. Is this FTSE 250 stock now sporting an…

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Is the GlaxoSmithKline (LSE:GSK) share price undervalued?

| Kirsteen Mackay

The GSK share price is rising after a slow decline. Does FTSE 100 stock GlaxoSmithKline look a good long-term investment?

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2 FTSE 100 stocks to watch

| Kirsteen Mackay

FTSE 100 stocks Auto Trader (LON:AUTO) and Vodafone (LON:VOD) have potential for growth and shareholder value ahead. Are they good…

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1 US pot stock I might buy

| Kirsteen Mackay

Pot stock Aphria (NASDAQ:APHA) hopes to merge with Tilray (NASDAQ:TLRY) creating a global cannabis powerhouse. Is this a good investment?

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A FTSE 100 stock I’d buy now

| Kirsteen Mackay

Bunzl (LON:BNZL) is a dividend-paying FTSE 100 stock with growth potential. It could be a good addition to a Stocks…

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1 US stock I’d buy today

| Kirsteen Mackay

Discovery (NASDAQ:DISCA) is long-established international media company. I think this US stock could offer a growth opportunity.

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£1k to invest? 1 FTSE 100 stock I’d buy for my ISA

| Kirsteen Mackay

Smurfit Kappa (LON:SKG) is a long-established FTSE 100 stock with growth potential and dividend payment. It could be a good…

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2 FTSE 100 stocks I’d buy now

| Kirsteen Mackay

Two FTSE 100 stocks showing promise are Johnson Matthey (LON:JMAT) and DS Smith (LON:SMDS). There are signs of growth opportunities…

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1 AIM stock I’d avoid in 2021

| Kirsteen Mackay

AIM stocks are notoriously volatile and can be risky investments. Emerald and ruby miner Gemfields (LON:GEM) could be a bargain…

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The Frasers share price is rising. Is this FTSE 250 stock a good investment?

| Kirsteen Mackay

The Frasers Group share price has soared this past year but it's troubles are not yet over. Can its growth-by-acquisition…

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Should I invest in £51m AIM stock 1Spatial or have I missed the boat?

| Kirsteen Mackay

Digital mapping company 1Spatial (LON:SPA) is an AIM-listed stock with significant upside potential. Its share price has been rising.

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Will the Tesco (LSE:TSCO) share price recover in 2021?

| Kirsteen Mackay

Tesco (LON:TSCO) is facing several headwinds. Is it a good investment opportunity or will its share price continue to fluctuate?

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Deliveroo IPO! Should I invest in London’s biggest listing this year?

| Kirsteen Mackay

Food delivery tech company Deliveroo launched via IPO on the London Stock Exchange to a disappointing reception. Is it a…

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2 FTSE 250 stocks to watch! Are Royal Mail and FirstGroup shares worth buying?

| Kirsteen Mackay

Royal Mail (LON:RMG) and FirstGroup (LON:FGP) are two FTSE 250 stocks with share prices soaring since the pandemic hit. Can…

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Covid-19-hit FTSE 250 stocks that I’m avoiding

| Kirsteen Mackay

There are some great FTSE 250 stocks, but some that have been affected by the pandemic could take a long…

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Is a self-invested personal pension (SIPP) right for me?

| Kirsteen Mackay

A self-invested personal pension or SIPP can be a great way to take control of your financial future and build…

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Arrival achieves impressive IPO share price! SPAC speculation or prime equity?

| Kirsteen Mackay

The hype and speculation surrounding SPAC IPOs continues. Is Arrival going to be a top EV stock investment or a…

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The Hunting share price is fluctuating. Is this a good long-term investment?

| Kirsteen Mackay

Hunting's share price has recovered to its pre-pandemic level but remains volatile. Does it offer long-term shareholder value?

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Avacta share price slips – is this Covid-19 stock a good long-term investment?

| Kirsteen Mackay

The FTSE AIM All Share (INDEXFTSE: AXX) stock Avacta Group's share price is dropping after a sensational run. Is this…

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Should I invest in this newly-listed AIM stock with revenue growth?

| Kirsteen Mackay

Virgin Wines (LON:VINO) is a new London-listed AIM stock with products I like. Does this mean its a good long-term…

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Should I invest in AIM stock Moonpig after sales soar?

| Kirsteen Mackay

Is AIM stock Moonpig a good long-term investment? The e-commerce group is enjoying pandemic boosted sales success, but will it…

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Is UK stock Hotel Chocolat among the best shares to buy now?

| Kirsteen Mackay

Choosing the best shares to buy now is not easy. UK stock Hotel Chocolat is enjoying a successful run, but…

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Big data is king! Here’s why I’d consider investing in this US stock

| Kirsteen Mackay

Software solutions and big data are at the heart of any successful tech business nowadays. Palantir Technologies (NYSE:PLTR) is a…

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Long-term investing: will the FTSE 100 rally as optimism grows?

| Kirsteen Mackay

With consumer sentiment rising, I think a FTSE 100 rally is likely. I'm following a long-term investing strategy using pound-cost-averaging.

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Is FTSE 250 oil stock Petrofac a long-term investment or a share to avoid?

| Kirsteen Mackay

Petrofac (LON:PFC) shares have been suffering as the FTSE 250 oil stock battles reputation damage and losses. Can it recover?

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Penny share in focus: why did the Futura Medical share price soar 125%+ today?

| Kirsteen Mackay

The Futura Medical (LON:FUM) share price is shooting skyward. Does this penny share have what it takes to make long-term…

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Will penny share Premier Oil make an enticing investment as Harbour Energy?

| Kirsteen Mackay

Penny share Premier Oil has seen extreme volatility. As it merges into Harbour Energy, will a debt free fresh start…

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The AstraZeneca share price steadies: is this FTSE 100 stock a good investment?

| Kirsteen Mackay

The AstraZeneca share price is showing resilience in the face of disappointing vaccine publicity. This FTSE 100 stock has a…

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Building wealth through investing: preparation is key to getting started

| Kirsteen Mackay

It's now possible for anyone to get started in stock market investing, but to be successful, a plan of action…

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Is Roblox a good long-term investment and will its share price continue to rise?

| Kirsteen Mackay

Roblox publicly listed on Wednesday in New York to a welcome reception. Its share price rallied and institutional investment backs…

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FTSE 100 stock watch: will the Rolls-Royce share price recover?

| Kirsteen Mackay

The Rolls-Royce share price has had a volatile year. Can this FTSE 100 stock strengthen and grow its revenues to…

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A growing FTSE 250 stock with upside potential

| Kirsteen Mackay

FTSE 250 stock Polypipe (LON:PLP) has been growing through acquisitions. Is this strengthening the group enough to make it a…

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Can The Scottish Mortgage Investment Trust and Baillie Gifford American Fund recover?

| Kirsteen Mackay

A correction in the US tech sector has caused Baillie Giffords funds to plummet in value. Is The Scottish Mortgage…

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