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Cliff D'Arcy

My first loves were Maths and Physics. After studying Maths, Stats and Computer Science in the late 80s, I worked in the financial sector from 1987 to 2002. I then joined The Motley Fool's writing team in January 2003 and left in November 2005. Since then, I have been a freelance financial writer. My primary goal is to help people manage their money better by making sensible financial decisions!

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How UK investor ‘Tooda Moon’ almost blew his life savings on GameStop (GME) stock

| Cliff D'Arcy

Many US investors have made or lost life-changing amounts gambling on GameStop stock. Here's how one UK investor could have…

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For big share dividends, I’m looking to buy into these 12 FTSE 100 giants!

| Cliff D'Arcy

These 12 FTSE 100 giants will pay a combined £34.5bn in share dividends for 2020. I'm investing to grab a…

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Stock market secrets: 4 lessons from the GameStop (GME) saga

| Cliff D'Arcy

The crazy rise and fall of GameStop stock has been 2020's biggest market story. But what should investors learn from…

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These two cheap shares keep on falling. I’m delighted with this good news!

| Cliff D'Arcy

Though the economy is braced for a post-Covid rebound, these two cheap shares just keep falling. That's ideal for me…

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Stock market crash: will the global meltdown come in 2021 or 2022?

| Cliff D'Arcy

With stock prices soaring to record highs, the US market is looking fully valued. But could a stock market crash…

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The US S&P 500 or the UK FTSE 100: which would I buy today and why?

| Cliff D'Arcy

With the S&P 500 hitting new highs, it's leaving the poor old FTSE 100 behind. But what happens when this…

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Cheap shares: these stocks paid out £40bn in cash last year. I’m buying some!

| Cliff D'Arcy

These 15 cheap shares pay out the majority of cash dividends paid by UK-listed companies. I'd buy some for passive…

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I’m investing £300k to grab my stake in this £71bn in share dividends

| Cliff D'Arcy

Share dividends collapsed by £50bn in the past 12 months. But with the economy set to rebound, I want to…

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These 2 FTSE 100 shares have leapt over 20% in 30 days. Which would I buy?

| Cliff D'Arcy

Over the past month, these two FTSE 100 shares have soared by 21% and 29%. But which of these very…

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The Lloyds share price has dived 11% this year. I think it could hit 50p in 2021/22!

| Cliff D'Arcy

Having hit nearly 41p in November, the Lloyds share price has since dived by 20%. But I see four reasons…

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This FTSE 100 hero’s shares just keep getting cheaper. I’d happily buy them today!

| Cliff D'Arcy

Shares in this FTSE 100 champion have slumped since October. But it's a world-leading business whose stock I'd be delighted…

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I’m putting £300k into a new portfolio. Here’s one FTSE 100 share I plan to buy

| Cliff D'Arcy

I'm investing a £300,000 windfall into quality shares that pay big dividends to shareholders. This cheap FTSE 100 stock is…

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Passive income: how I’m going to invest for an extra £1,000 a month

| Cliff D'Arcy

Later this year, I plan to invest an unexpected windfall to generate an extra £12,000 a year in passive income.…

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Lloyds vs Barclays vs NatWest: which FTSE 100 share would I buy for 2021’s recovery?

| Cliff D'Arcy

Shares in Lloyds, Barclays, and NatWest all had a horrible 2020. But which of these FTSE 100 shares would I…

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Here’s where I’ll shelter if this epic bubble becomes a stock market crash!

| Cliff D'Arcy

With the US stock market soaring 73% from its March 2020 low, I think an epic bubble is blowing. But…

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Dividends: these FTSE 100 yields are safe, boring, and up to 6.5% a year!

| Cliff D'Arcy

For dividend investors and fans of passive income, the FTSE 100 offers some of the highest yields around. I'd grab…

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Market bubble: I would not have this FTSE 100 share in my ISA today!

| Cliff D'Arcy

As market bubbles blow up across financial assets, I think this FTSE 100 share has become grossly over-priced. Here's why…

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Best shares to buy: I’d only pick 1 of last week’s FTSE 100 top performers

| Cliff D'Arcy

These were the six best shares to buy a week ago from the FTSE 100. But which would I grab…

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I’d buy these 3 cheap shares to share £12bn in passive income from dividends!

| Cliff D'Arcy

These three cheap shares each pay out many billions in cash to their shareholders every year. That's why I'd grab…

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Bitcoin plus Tesla equals a $1.5trn market bubble shunned by my ISA!

| Cliff D'Arcy

As the prices of Bitcoin and Tesla stock soar, these two market bubbles keep blowing bigger. Here's why these two…

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Dividends: I’d buy these 2 fat FTSE 100 payouts for a passive income of 9% a year!

| Cliff D'Arcy

Thanks to ultra-low interest rates, building a solid passive income is tough. I'd seize the near-9% yearly dividends paid by…

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FTSE 100: these were the best shares to buy a year ago. I’d buy this winner today!

| Cliff D'Arcy

Soaring in value from 75% to 115%, these five stocks were the FTSE 100's best shares to buy in January…

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These 5 UK shares have all slumped since October. I’d buy 2 today!

| Cliff D'Arcy

While the FTSE 100 has surged over 15% in the past three months, these five cheap UK shares got left…

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These were the best shares to buy a month ago. I’d eagerly buy 1 today!

| Cliff D'Arcy

As UK shares get off to a positive start in 2021, these were the FTSE 100's five best shares to…

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These are the FTSE 100’s biggest winners over 5 years. Which would I buy for 2021?

| Cliff D'Arcy

The FTSE 100 has lagged far behind other stock major markets since 2016. But these five top shares have skyrocketed…

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These 5 FTSE 100 shares crashed hardest over 5 years. I’d buy 3 today!

| Cliff D'Arcy

While the FTSE 100 produced modest returns over the past five years, these five shares crashed horribly. But I'd happily…

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Lloyds share price: who’d buy a share down 45% in a year? I would!

| Cliff D'Arcy

As the Lloyds share price collapsed in 2020, being a shareholder was a sickening ride. But I see bumper returns…

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FTSE 100 bargains: my three best shares to buy a passive income for life

| Cliff D'Arcy

2020 was a disappointing year for the FTSE 100, but I hope for better returns in 2021. I see these…

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As Bitcoin blows a new market bubble, I say sell, sell, sell!

| Cliff D'Arcy

Bitcoin was one of the best assets to own in 2020. But three days into 2021 and this market bubble…

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US stocks versus UK shares. Which would I buy and hold today?

| Cliff D'Arcy

2020 has played out very differently for US stocks and UK shares. The former have soared, while the latter have…

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Buy Bitcoin? Bonds? Tech stocks? No way! I see a market bubble

| Cliff D'Arcy

Despite the economic damage caused by Covid-19 lockdowns, 2020 was a great year for many financial assets. But I worry…

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FTSE 100: these were the five most critical days for UK investors in 2020

| Cliff D'Arcy

What a roller-coaster of a year 2020 has been for UK investors. I look back to reveal the five most…

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My favourite FTSE 100 share had an awful 2020. I expect much higher returns in 2021!

| Cliff D'Arcy

For most UK investors, 2020 was a year to forget. My favourite FTSE 100 share had a terrible year, but…

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These were the dogs of the FTSE 100 in 2020. But I’d buy these seven cheap shares!

| Cliff D'Arcy

2020 wasn't a great year for the FTSE 100, but it was truly awful for these stocks. However, I expect…

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These were two of my best shares to buy in 2020. Which would I grab for 2021?

| Cliff D'Arcy

For investors, 2020 turned out to be a turbulent and volatile year. But bargain buys were everywhere. These were two…

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For me, 2020 was a huge market bubble. But will 2021 be a crash year?

| Cliff D'Arcy

Despite Covid-19, some asset prices soared globally in 2020. But is this a market bubble, will it burst painfully next…

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My Santa Claus portfolio of cheap shares for 2021: one naughty and one nice!

| Cliff D'Arcy

At the end of the year, asset managers look for cheap shares to boost their returns in 2021. I think…

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Two reasons why I think the Lloyds share price will be a big winner in 2021!

| Cliff D'Arcy

2020 has been a horrible year for Lloyds' shareholders. But I expect the Lloyds share price to rebound sharply in…

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Tesla stock: these 2 bubble indicators explain why TSLA won’t go into my ISA!

| Cliff D'Arcy

After skyrocketing by 760% in a year, Tesla stock has exploded to an all-time high. But I think buying TSLA…

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The biggest bubble in modern history? 3 reasons why I wouldn’t buy Tesla stock in my ISA

| Cliff D'Arcy

From Monday, Tesla stock enters the US S&P 500 index. Here are three reasons why I would avoid TSLA and…

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