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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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Is now the time to buy shares in these 2 AIM-listed companies?

| Kirsteen Mackay

Choosing to buy shares in AIM-listed companies can be risky. On the back of their interim results, are Tremor (TRMR)…

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I like this water stock! Is now a good time to invest?

| Kirsteen Mackay

Is now a good time to invest in AIM-listed water stock Amiad Water Solutions? I think it could be an…

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Do FTSE 100 supermarkets Sainsbury’s and Tesco make good long-term investments?

| Kirsteen Mackay

The Tesco and Sainsbury's share price volatility is set to continue. But do these FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) supermarkets cut it…

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Recession-proof your State Pension with a FTSE 100-focused SIPP

| Kirsteen Mackay

The State Pension is unlikely to be enough to give you a comfortable retirement. I think investing in FTSE 100…

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Investing for beginners: how I’d start buying shares in the UK

| Kirsteen Mackay

Buying shares in the UK is a straightforward process, but investing for beginners can be daunting. The Motley Fool can…

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Can this £1.1bn FTSE 250 tech company see its share price rise again?

| Kirsteen Mackay

The Playtech share price dipped this week on H1 results, but I think it has a bright future ahead and…

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As a UK investor, should I buy shares in $70bn US tech stock Snowflake?

| Kirsteen Mackay

Snowflake shares shot up an incredible 111% on IPO day this week. Is this a sustainable price rise and is…

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Are The Hut Group shares worth buying?

| Kirsteen Mackay

With its IPO going well, The Hut Group shares are hot property. I think they look an interesting buy in…

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Are AstraZeneca shares worth buying?

| Kirsteen Mackay

AstraZeneca shares have a high price-to-earnings ratio, but I don't think you should let that put you off this FTSE…

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LLOY share price slide: Lloyds Bank is facing another scandal. Here’s what I think

| Kirsteen Mackay

As the LLOY share price is hit by yet another scandal and negative headlines swirl around the bank, I wonder…

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SYME share price slide: Is Supply@me Capital a good UK share to buy?

| Kirsteen Mackay

The SYME share price has seen extreme volatility in recent weeks. Kirsteen Mackay investigates what exactly Supply@me Capital offers and…

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Cineworld’s share price volatility is sky-high! Is it one of the best UK shares to buy?

| Kirsteen Mackay

I don't see much room for growth in the Cineworld share price. Among the FTSE 250 (INDEXFTSE:MCX) UK shares to…

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Vodafone share price: will the 5G rollout make it or break it?

| Kirsteen Mackay

The Vodafone share price has been struggling in recent years. Heavy investment in 5G technology may help, but it's facing…

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With notoriously volatile share prices, are BHP and Rio Tinto good investments?

| Kirsteen Mackay

Mining companies BHP and Rio Tinto have seen their share prices fluctuate lately, but I think they may be a…

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Is the IAG share price rise sustainable?

| Kirsteen Mackay

Falling demand for flights and other factors make me question the future of airlines and how sustainable the IAG share…

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Stock market crash: Here are the stocks I’d buy if equities collapse in September

| Kirsteen Mackay

We don't know if another stock market crash is imminent but it is good to be prepared. Buying low is…

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2 expensive FTSE 100 stocks I’m watching in September. Is it too late to buy?

| Kirsteen Mackay

These expensive stocks to watch have been among the most highly traded FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) shares this year. Are they…

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AIM stocks to watch: I think the PAF and APH share prices look promising

| Kirsteen Mackay

With a high gold price, the PAF share price is thriving, and APH's strong product lines could stand it in…

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Here are 3 of the most expensive UK stocks this September. Should I buy?

| Kirsteen Mackay

The pandemic has caused ups and downs for UK stocks. Here are some of the most expensive ones this month.…

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Is the PMO share price about to surge back over 50p?

| Kirsteen Mackay

The PMO share price is having a volatile year. Can this FTSE All Share (INDEXFTSE: AXX) stock recover its previous…

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I think share tips can help you discover the best shares to buy right now

| Kirsteen Mackay

Share tips are part and parcel of investing in the stock market. They can also be helpful in choosing the…

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The Velocys share price is fluctuating. Is this FTSE AIM All-Share stock a contrarian buy?

| Kirsteen Mackay

The Velocys share price has been experiencing extreme volatility this year. Can this FTSE AIM All-Share (INDEXFTSE: AXX) stock offer…

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How I think you can use share tips to get rich and reach for millionaire status

| Kirsteen Mackay

Share tips are everywhere, but it's difficult to know what to believe. Learn to use them to your advantage when…

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Forget the Lloyds share price! I much prefer this FTSE 250 dividend payer

| Kirsteen Mackay

Forget the Lloyds share price, I much prefer this FTSE 250 (INDEXFTSE:MCX) dividend payer, as a better share to buy…

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Avoid investing mistakes! I believe this is where to invest money to get good returns

| Kirsteen Mackay

Discover where to invest money to get good returns, while avoiding the most common investing mistakes for beginners to the…

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Buy low, sell high! Should I buy bargain shares or high-priced gold?

| Kirsteen Mackay

Bargain shares are plentiful in the wake of the pandemic, but if “buy low, sell high” is the stock picker's…

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Forget the Eurasia share price, I’ve set my sights on FTSE 100 faller Glencore!

| Kirsteen Mackay

The Eurasia share price has been skyrocketing but it may be too late to catch the wave. I prefer FTSE…

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TUI’s share price is down 65% year-to-date. Can this FTSE 250 faller bounce back?

| Kirsteen Mackay

The TUI share price is suffering as stock market volatility persists and bad news keeps hammering the travel sector. Is…

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I’d follow the stock market secret of compound interest to get rich and retire early

| Kirsteen Mackay

The power of compound interest through dividend investing can increase the value of your stock market investment at an accelerated…

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FTSE 100 pharma star: can the Hikma share price climb higher?

| Kirsteen Mackay

The Hikma share price enjoyed an 11% rise last week, can this FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) pharmaceuticals company continue its ascent?

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Value investing! I’d choose the Warren Buffett way to get rich and retire early

| Kirsteen Mackay

Value investing takes a long-term view of buying shares. It encourages portfolio growth in a strong and steady way, perfect…

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How low can the Cineworld share price go?

| Kirsteen Mackay

The Cineworld share price continues to suffer as the pandemic scares patrons from returning. Will its share price fall further?

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Pandemic panic! I’d buy these 3 FTSE 100 stocks despite coronavirus

| Kirsteen Mackay

Some FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) stocks offer stability, growth and future wealth. Here are three shares I'd buy, despite Covid-19.

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Is the Rolls-Royce share price a bargain after crashing 13%?

| Kirsteen Mackay

The Rolls-Royce share price has had a terrible year. Is it now in bargain territory, or will the pandemic cause…

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Stocks to buy: forget banking, airline and oil sectors, I prefer these FTSE 250 shares

| Kirsteen Mackay

Choosing which stocks to buy is not easy as the FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) and FTSE 250 (INDEXFTSE:MCX) wobble on geopolitical…

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FTSE 100 faller: HSBC share price tumbles again

| Kirsteen Mackay

As the HSBC share price falls further, is this FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) global bank a bargain stock to buy for…

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As the RDSB share price falters on results, are Shell shares a good buy?

| Kirsteen Mackay

The RDSB share price is falling after releasing its second-quarter results but all is not lost for this FTSE 100…

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When will the coronavirus stock crisis end?

| Kirsteen Mackay

The coronavirus stock crisis is causing falling share prices and cancelled dividends! Are the financial markets forever changed or will…

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Forget the National Lottery: I’d get rich and retire early by following Warren Buffett

| Kirsteen Mackay

Wish you could get rich? Billionaire investor Warren Buffett can show you the way to get there by generating an…

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Can the Centrica share price maintain its recent rise?

| Kirsteen Mackay

The Centrica share price enjoyed a spectacular rise yesterday. Can the positive sentiment surrounding the stock continue to support it?

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