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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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What are the best UK shares to buy now?

| Kirsteen Mackay

Choosing the best UK shares to buy now is difficult. There are techniques for whittling down your favourites and weighing…

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Long-term investment: positive outlook gives me hope for a 2021 FTSE 100 rally!

| Kirsteen Mackay

Optimism has been bolstering the FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) this month. I think a long-term investment strategy is a great way to handle…

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FTSE 100 rally! Is 40+ too late to invest? Look at Warren Buffett!

| Kirsteen Mackay

The FTSE 100 is tipped to rally, presenting a great opportunity for anyone looking to buy stocks and shares. But…

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Why the Cineworld share price has plunged 10% again!

| Kirsteen Mackay

The Cineworld share price is crashing again today. Is there no end to the rollercoaster ride this FTSE 250 (INDEXFTSE:MCX)…

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Covid-19 vaccines could be imminent! How I think this affects the UK stock market

| Kirsteen Mackay

News of Covid-19 vaccines is boosting investor sentiment! I think snapping up cheap shares in the UK stock market is…

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Are there cheap shares in the FTSE 100? I found one with a high dividend yield!

| Kirsteen Mackay

As November signals a FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) stock market rally, cheap shares for long-term investment are being snapped up.

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2 cheap shares I’d buy in the latest FTSE 100 stock market rally

| Kirsteen Mackay

GlaxoSmithKline (LON:GSK) and Glencore (LON:GLEN) are two cheap shares I’d buy in the November FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) stock market rally.

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Can the Lloyds share price spike be maintained? I look for historical clues

| Kirsteen Mackay

Lloyds shares are enjoying a surge in positive sentiment, but if past crashes and crises are anything to go by,…

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Stock market crash! Why I’d buy cheap UK shares when buying opportunities arise

| Kirsteen Mackay

After a Biden bounce and vaccine stock boost, is a stock market crash back on the horizon? If so, I'll…

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Stock market optimism finally returns! Is it here to stay?

| Kirsteen Mackay

The FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) is surging. Does it signal positive sentiment returning for good? Maybe not, but here's a stock…

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Biden bounce and vaccine vision! The FTSE 100 surges over 5%! Which shares should I buy?

| Kirsteen Mackay

As global stock markets enjoyed a surging start to the week, I look at what I think are the best…

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Boost the State Pension deficit! How I’m preparing for my financial future

| Kirsteen Mackay

I'd boost my State Pension deficit by investing in a SIPP to help prepare for a comfortable financial future in…

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This FTSE 250 stock is flying high! Would I buy its shares?

| Kirsteen Mackay

The Kainos Group (LON:KNOS) share price has been soaring in 2020. But is this FTSE 250 (INDEXFTSE:MCX) stock worth buying…

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Synairgen share price fluctuations continue! Here’s what I’d do

| Kirsteen Mackay

The Synairgen share price continues its volatile streak but investors are still confident as they snap up newly issued shares…

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National Grid warns of supply shortages! Why I’m not tempted by its share price

| Kirsteen Mackay

The National Grid share price is fluctuating amid warnings of electricity supply shortages. It offers a decent dividend, but I'm…

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I’d drip-feed £275 a month into a Stocks and Shares ISA to make a million

| Kirsteen Mackay

Depositing a regular amount in a Stocks and Shares ISA really can help ordinary citizens make a million from investing.…

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Why I don’t think investors should react to US election volatility

| Kirsteen Mackay

Stock market volatility has been commonplace in 2020 and I think it's set to continue as the US election sends…

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Market crash 2.0: How I’m preparing!

| Kirsteen Mackay

Worries of another 2020 market crash are increasing as a second UK lockdown looms. Which shares look a good buy…

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I like that Warren Buffett has helped turn ordinary people into millionaires – Here’s how!

| Kirsteen Mackay

Many successful investors credit billionaire Warren Buffett with their profit-making prowess. His simple strategies have helped countless people get rich.

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BP share price plunge! Why I think oil and tobacco value stocks look a good buy

| Kirsteen Mackay

As the BP share price endures another depressing week, I look at why oil and tobacco could present value stocks…

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How to become a millionaire! Why I think it’s possible through stock market investing

| Kirsteen Mackay

I think it’s possible to become a millionaire through stock market investing and believe it's a great way to take…

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I think this cheap UK share is a great value stock for a long-term investment

| Kirsteen Mackay

FTSE 250 (INDEXFTSE:MCX) value stock Moneysupermarket.com (LON:MONY) is having a tough time, but I think this UK share could be…

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FTSE 250 stock in focus: is Britvic among the best shares I could buy now?

| Kirsteen Mackay

Knowing which are the UK's best shares to buy now is difficult. I wonder if a FTSE 250 (INDEXFTSE:MCX) stalwart…

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Is Boohoo among the best shares I could buy now?

| Kirsteen Mackay

AIM (INDEXFTSE: AXX) stock Boohoo (LON:BOO) has seen its share price endure a tumultuous year. As it crashes again, is…

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FTSE 100 value: this construction stock has risen 29% in 6 months. Would I buy?

| Kirsteen Mackay

Finding value in the FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) can be hard. I think the building sector shows signs of resilience, but…

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Investing in oil: I wonder if a BP-Shell merger could be a possibility?

| Kirsteen Mackay

With oil investing in bearish territory, M&A rumours abound. All eyes are on the majors and whether their rock-bottom share…

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Eurasia Mining share price rises 765% year-to-date. Is it a good stock to buy?

| Kirsteen Mackay

Eurasia Mining's share price has been enjoying a wild ride. Will it find a buyer and realise shareholder riches? Or…

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Investing in renewable energy stocks: A biomass share with 5.8% dividend yield I like

| Kirsteen Mackay

Investing in renewable energy stocks looks sensible for the long term. FTSE 250 (INDEXFTSE:MCX) group Drax (LON:DRX) looks to have…

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2 sustainable investments for 2020 that I like

| Kirsteen Mackay

I think these two FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) companies look to be the best sustainable investments of the year, with plenty…

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Retire early! I’d put £500 a month into cheap UK shares in an ISA to make a million

| Kirsteen Mackay

As an ISA millionaire, you can retire early by taking control of your financial future and boosting your State Pension.…

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This FTSE small-cap UK stock has reinstated its dividends! Should you buy shares?

| Kirsteen Mackay

FTSE small cap Robert Walters (LON:RWA) is a UK stock enjoying a share price surge on news of a dividend…

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Hargreaves Lansdown investors are buying Rolls-Royce shares. Should you buy too?

| Kirsteen Mackay

FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) broker Hargreaves Lansdown (LON:HL) lists Rolls-Royce (RR) as its second most bought share last week. Is this…

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2 UK shares you may be tempted to buy in a stock market crash

| Kirsteen Mackay

Some UK shares have thrived this year. Frontier Developments and Omega Diagnostics are two of them, but would they be…

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State Pension age rises! Boost your financial future with the stock market

| Kirsteen Mackay

As the State Pension age rises, it's vital you have a plan to top it up. You can do this…

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BT shares stay flat on Nokia 5G link-up news. Would I buy?

| Kirsteen Mackay

BT shares have a history of volatility but this year has been a particularly depressing one for the group. 5G…

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No savings at 40? Following Warren Buffett’s tips could still help you retire early

| Kirsteen Mackay

Billionaire investor Warren Buffett is famed for his useful tips and long-term outlook on investing. If you'd like to retire…

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As share prices fluctuate should I buy or sell stocks?

| Kirsteen Mackay

2020 has been a wild ride for share prices and it can be hard to know when it's a good…

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Evaluating good shares to buy after a market crash: here’s how I do it

| Kirsteen Mackay

Since the 2020 market crash, high premiums or a risky outlook make choosing the shares to buy a difficult task.…

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Rolls-Royce and Cineworld: 2 casualties of the Covid-19 market crash. Here’s what I think

| Kirsteen Mackay

Rolls-Royce and Cineworld have seen their share prices tank since the market crash, but do they have what it takes…

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Why I’d buy UK shares in a stock market crash!

| Kirsteen Mackay

Many people fear another stock market crash is imminent. But I think this provides a great opportunity to buy UK…

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