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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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Have £2,000 to invest in the FTSE 100? Here are 2 dividend shares I’d buy in an ISA today

| Kirsteen Mackay

Invest in the FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) by choosing resilient dividend stocks that can withstand geopolitical and pandemic turmoil.

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400% share price surge! Is it too late to buy shares in Synairgen?

| Kirsteen Mackay

After the rapid 400% share price rise you may be wondering if it is too late to buy shares in…

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Invest your way to becoming a Stocks and Shares ISA millionaire with £500 a month

| Kirsteen Mackay

Reaching ISA millionaire status is possible with a sound investment strategy, patience and discipline, much like Warren Buffett's method.

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Carnival (CCL) share price boosted by bond sale. Is this FTSE 250 stock a bargain buy?

| Kirsteen Mackay

The CCL share price is rising, but has Carnival, a FTSE 250 (INDEXFTSE:MCX) company, got what it takes to recover…

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Will investing in Burberry shares make me rich?

| Kirsteen Mackay

Burberry shares have been hurt by the Covid-19 pandemic. Will buying shares in this FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) company make me…

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Forget penny stock trading! The Warren Buffett way is a safer route to becoming a millionaire

| Kirsteen Mackay

Penny stock trading is a volatile and risky investment strategy. Warren Buffett's approach to buying shares in the stock market…

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The Mitie share price plunges 43% on rights issue! Why I think this is a bargain stock

| Kirsteen Mackay

The Mitie share price has plunged today, but I think its latest acquisition could lead to sustained growth and a…

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Is the Abcam share price too expensive?

| Kirsteen Mackay

The Abcam share price is volatile as speculation keeps it in the news. Has it got the potential to soar…

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The RR share price has fallen 42% this month! Is this FTSE 100 stock now a bargain buy?

| Kirsteen Mackay

The RR share price is falling, even though it's a strong company. I see risk and reward, but is it…

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Could telemedicine upend the Primary Health Properties share price?

| Kirsteen Mackay

As telemedicine rises, will it impact the share price of this FTSE 250 (INDEXFTSE:MCX) company? And how can we best…

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Forget Boohoo! I’d prefer to buy this growth stock in July

| Kirsteen Mackay

Boohoo has lost its shine as a high-flying growth stock! I prefer another AIM share making strides in the online…

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The YouGov share price has recently soared 90%, is this quality growth stock a bargain buy?

| Kirsteen Mackay

The YouGov share price has been rising as its focus on tech and data is prime for the times. Here's…

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The AstraZeneca (AZN) share price is high, is this FTSE 100 star a recession-beating stock?

| Kirsteen Mackay

The AstraZeneca (AZN) share price is up 42% since the March market crash but is this FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) riser…

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The GGP share price soared 8,863% in 5 years! Can this golden goose continue to shine?

| Kirsteen Mackay

The GGP share price has skyrocketed along with the value of gold. Can this gold explorer continue to generate shareholder…

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£3k to invest in July? I’d buy a FTSE 100 index fund

| Kirsteen Mackay

The FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) index offers a multitide of interesting investments but it can be hard to choose individual stocks…

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The Saga share price has fallen 33% this month, but is IAG a better buy?

| Kirsteen Mackay

The Saga share price has fallen 70% year-to-date and IAG is down 65%. Do either of these travel stocks look…

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Have £3,000? I’d buy these 2 FTSE 100 constituents right now and hold these stocks forever!

| Kirsteen Mackay

Choosing which FTSE 100 constituents make good long-term additions to a Stocks and Shares ISA can be difficult, but these…

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The BP share price falters as $100 oil looks a distant dream

| Kirsteen Mackay

The BP share price is faltering, but I like this FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) stock as it hones its strategy for…

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easyJet share price falls 51% this year! Is it too cheap to ignore now?

| Kirsteen Mackay

The easyJet share price (EZJ) has been beaten by the coronavirus pandemic, but does this FTSE 250 (INDEXFTSE:MCX) favourite have…

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BAE share price: can it rise again?

| Kirsteen Mackay

The BAE share price is down 12% year-to-date, but it's a defensive stock with a strong order book and I…

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The Glencore share price is up 57% since the stock market crash! Is it a Buy?

| Kirsteen Mackay

The Glencore share price is rising but can the FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) miner reach previous highs while dealing with price…

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The SSE share price is faltering. Is it a good ISA stock to buy for the long term?

| Kirsteen Mackay

The SSE share price is volatile, but this FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) company has growth and income prospects, despite the threats…

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The PMO share price has risen 188% in 3 months! Here’s what I’d do

| Kirsteen Mackay

The PMO share price has been rising since the March market crash but is still far below previous highs. Can…

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Tuesday stock roundup! FTSE 100 and FTSE 250 shares in the news this week

| Kirsteen Mackay

The FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) is rising today and many of its constituents are seeing a welcome lift in their share…

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Stock market volatility prevails as the FTSE 100 rises again!

| Kirsteen Mackay

As stock market volatility continues, is the FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) a good place to buy shares for long-term wealth generation?

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Stock crash ahead? 68% of top money managers see us in a bear market rally

| Kirsteen Mackay

As a bear market looks increasingly likely, I consider the best FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) stocks to buy during a market…

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Market crash: is this the perfect chance to buy bargain FTSE 100 stocks and become an ISA millionaire?

| Kirsteen Mackay

Another stock market crash is increasingly likely, but this could create bargains in the FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX). Discover how you…

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Investing in renewable energy: 1 AIM stock I’m watching

| Kirsteen Mackay

Investing in renewable energy is gaining popularity as climate change and sustainability measures prove a positive alternative to oil stocks.

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A FTSE 100 growth stock I’d add to my Stocks and Shares ISA today

| Kirsteen Mackay

This is one FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) growth stock I’d like to add to my Stocks and Shares ISA today because…

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£1k to invest? A FTSE 100 stock with growth potential I’d buy for my Stocks and Shares ISA

| Kirsteen Mackay

I like this FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) stock with growth potential. Innovating sustainable packaging, I'd add it to a Stocks and…

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The National Express share price is rising! It’s a FTSE 250 stock I’d Buy

| Kirsteen Mackay

The National Express share price has risen over 10% this month, can this FTSE 250 (INDEXFTSE:MCX) stock keep up the…

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FTSE 100 stock AstraZeneca’s share price dips on blockbuster merger rumours

| Kirsteen Mackay

The AstraZeneca share price has been soaring in recent months. Will these Gilead merger rumours cause a halt to its…

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As the FTSE 250 index rises, will the RMG share price maintain its recovery?

| Kirsteen Mackay

The FTSE 250 (INDEXFTSE:MCX) has been rising since March's spectacular crash, but the RMG share price is on shaky ground.

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Market crash or rally? I’m watching FTSE 100 stock BAE Systems’ share price rising!

| Kirsteen Mackay

The FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) has rallied since the March 2020 market crash. The BAE Systems share price has also risen…

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176% rise in 4 days! is the De La Rue share price a good buy?

| Kirsteen Mackay

The De La Rue share price skyrocketed this week on the news of contract wins and pandemic resilience. Is this…

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Investing in oil stocks: can the Tullow Oil and PMO share prices continue to rise?

| Kirsteen Mackay

Investing in oil stocks is risky business but can be highly lucrative when the oil price stabilises. Do Tullow and…

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FTSE 100 stock in focus: is the Rolls-Royce share price a good buy?

| Kirsteen Mackay

The Rolls-Royce share price has been fluctuating as the FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) enjoys a lockdown-easing boost. Is the aerospace engine…

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Which is the better FTSE 100 stock: Lloyds share price vs Carnival

| Kirsteen Mackay

The Lloyds share price is enduring a bumpy ride of late. Is it getting into bargain territory or does Carnival…

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Another FTSE 100 stock market crash in 2020? Prepare with common sense!

| Kirsteen Mackay

The FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) features some of the UK's biggest and best companies, including those that can withstand a second…

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4 tips to long-term investing in cheap FTSE 100 stocks

| Kirsteen Mackay

FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) stocks have been enjoying an upward trajectory since the March market crash, but there are still bargains…

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