Karl Loomes

Having been an investment writer and analyst for more than 10 years, Karl has broad experience across asset classes, though the stock market has always been his main area of focus. Karl started his career as a derivatives analyst for Bloomberg before becoming an equity and commodity analyst for the German stock exchange, Deutsche Börse. Most recently working as a short-selling and securities lending analyst and investment writer for the technology firm SunGard, Karl has worked as a freelance investment writer throughout his career. Karl has been an avid personal investor since his 18th birthday, focusing primarily on fundamental analysis and market trends in his selection of both growth and income focused stocks.

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Will the UK general election result help the BT share price?

20 December, 2019 | Karl Loomes

Now the speculation around the election is over, what does the actual result mean for BT and could it mean…

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Will a busy month for HSBC shares continue in the New Year?

20 December, 2019 | Karl Loomes

December saw a number of news stories impacting the HSBC share price. Can we expect the same in January 2020?

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Can the BAE share price hold off trade pressure from Donald Trump?

19 December, 2019 | Karl Loomes

As President Trump fights for a US defence company to produce Japanese fighter jets, how will BAE Systems shares hold…

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Why I think the Shell share price looks good heading into 2020

19 December, 2019 | Karl Loomes

For both income and growth investors, Karl Loomes thinks Royal Dutch Shell shares are worth considering in the upcoming year.

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What does activist investment firm Crystal Amber see in De La Rue shares?

19 December, 2019 | Karl Loomes

Karl Loomes struggles to find the reasoning behind Crystal’s decision to increase its stake in De La Rue.

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Is the Ted Baker share price now a bargain?

19 December, 2019 | Karl Loomes

With profit warnings and senior management leaving, is now the time to buy Ted Baker shares?

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As Sports Direct shares become upmarket Frasers Group, will it help?

19 December, 2019 | Karl Loomes

Changing its name and ticker this week, will the new highbrow style boost the Frasers Group share price?

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Do I think 2020 will be a better year for the Metro Bank share price?

18 December, 2019 | Karl Loomes

While 2019 was a struggle for the challenger bank, does next year offer any hope for Metro Bank shares?

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What I think the New Year might have in store for the Tesco share price

18 December, 2019 | Karl Loomes

As 2020 approaches, is now a good time to invest in Tesco shares?

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Has the Tullow Oil share price recovered too much to be a bargain anymore?

16 December, 2019 | Karl Loomes

Following its massive sell-off last week, Tullow Oil shares have now bounced back to a point where I think they…

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Are robots set to take over the Ocado share price?

9 December, 2019 | Karl Loomes

Will the issuance of a convertible bond to fund a robotic warehouse hinder or help Ocado shares?

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Can outside help be good news for the Ted Baker share price?

9 December, 2019 | Karl Loomes

Bringing in outside consultants may help turn things around, but will it be enough to help Ted Baker?

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How to supplement income with dividends

29 November, 2019 | Karl Loomes

In a low interest rate environment, investing in dividend-paying stocks may be the best way to supplement your income.

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The 3 scenarios I see for the Sirius Minerals share price

29 November, 2019 | Karl Loomes

News that it is now in discussion to raise £600m bolsters the chances of two of my moneymaking scenarios for…

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Will restructuring be good for the HSBC share price?

29 November, 2019 | Karl Loomes

As it makes efforts to focus on it Asian business, what does the future have in store for HSBC shares?

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With the Amigo share price this low, is now the time to buy?

29 November, 2019 | Karl Loomes

Getting more customers and making progress with regulators, could now be the time to invest in Amigo shares?

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Is the National Grid share price protected as it moves offshore?

29 November, 2019 | Karl Loomes

After Jeremy Corbyn’s nationalisation plans, are National Grid shares safe after it moves some of its UK operations into offshore…

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What does shareholder revolt mean for the Kier Group share price?

28 November, 2019 | Karl Loomes

With shareholders rebelling this month over its CEO’s bonus, what comes next for Kier Group shares?

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How will the election impact the BT share price?

28 November, 2019 | Karl Loomes

With Jeremy Corbyn’s nationalisation plans, are BT shares at risk?

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Is the Royal Mail share price low enough to buy?

28 November, 2019 | Karl Loomes

Dropping almost 20% last week, are Royal Mail shares now tempting for investors?

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Are concerns for the bond market set to hurt the Rolls Royce share price?

28 November, 2019 | Karl Loomes

As Rolls Royce sees its second credit rating downgrade, what is the long-term impact for its shares?

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Are Virgin Money shares a potential buy?

28 November, 2019 | Karl Loomes

As its numbers are hit by the PPI scandal, is the Virgin Money share price set to go higher?

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As the Pets at Home share price jumps, is this a sign of things to come?

27 November, 2019 | Karl Loomes

High profit expectations for Pets at Home could indicate the success of its retail-meets-service model.

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Can a name change be good for the Sports Direct share price?

27 November, 2019 | Karl Loomes

Will Sports Direct's name change to Frasers help it reinvent itself with an upscale image that could benefit investors?

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Is the De La Rue share price low enough to buy?

27 November, 2019 | Karl Loomes

With De La Ru shares down 20%, is it an opportunity or a red flag?

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Three shares I would buy and hold for 5, 10 and 30 years+!

6 November, 2019 | Karl Loomes

Different holding periods have different investment requirements – here are the stocks I'd pick for the short term and for…

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As it finally finds an auditor, will confidence return for Sports Direct shares?

31 October, 2019 | Karl Loomes

With RSM agreeing to audit its accounts, will Sports Direct see its share price improve?

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Will new leadership help the Metro Bank share price?

31 October, 2019 | Karl Loomes

As Co-Founder Vernon Hill steps down, what could it mean for Metro Bank shares?

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With better than expected results, is the Standard Chartered share price still cheap?

31 October, 2019 | Karl Loomes

Standard Chartered shares see only muted reaction to good news -- could this be an opportunity?

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Can accelerating store expansion be good for the Next share price?

31 October, 2019 | Karl Loomes

Bucking the trend of online retail – what will be the impact for Next shares?

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How to pick dividend shares for extra income

30 October, 2019 | Karl Loomes

With interest rates so low, dividends can help you put your savings to better use.

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De La Rue share price proves printing money and making it are not the same thing

30 October, 2019 | Karl Loomes

As UK banknote printer De La Rue shares fall 30%, does this make it a bargain?

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With its joint venture in India hit, what’s next for the Vodafone share price?

30 October, 2019 | Karl Loomes

With India's Vodafone Idea now on the hook for millions of retrospective fees, will Vodafone Group suffer?

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Is there now a dip-buying opportunity in the BP share price?

30 October, 2019 | Karl Loomes

As soft earnings hit the stock, are BP shares now going cheap?

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What next for the AstraZeneca share price?

29 October, 2019 | Karl Loomes

With rising revenue and increased sales forecasts, what comes next for AstraZeneca shares?

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Will reshaping the firm bolster the HSBC share price?

29 October, 2019 | Karl Loomes

With further hints of focusing on its Asia business, HSBC shares are likely to benefit.

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Could the Sirius Minerals share price help you retire a millionaire?

29 October, 2019 | Karl Loomes

Three scenarios I see for Sirius – two of which could make you money.

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After the failed WeWork IPO, can this FTSE 250 competitor fare better?

16 October, 2019 | Karl Loomes

Even as WeWork fails to become public, this UK rival is looking to double its growth rate.

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Will closing 1,000 shops help the Vodafone share price?

9 October, 2019 | Karl Loomes

Reducing its store portfolio by 15% - will this fundamental shift be good for Vodafone shares?

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What will the latest cost-cutting drive mean for the HSBC share price?

7 October, 2019 | Karl Loomes

With up to 10,000 jobs at risk, what could this latest move mean for HSBC shares?

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