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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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3 dirt-cheap FTSE 100 shares I’d buy for powerful passive income

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Together, these three cheap FTSE 100 shares offer an average dividend yield of 8.3% a year. I'd buy this passive…

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I’m buying these 2 dirt-cheap shares for my income portfolio

| Cliff D'Arcy

Since Russia invaded Ukraine on 24 February, markets have been volatile for two weeks. Even so, I'm buying these two…

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After recent stock shocks, I’d buy these 3 cheap shares!

| Cliff D'Arcy

After the UK stock market dived last Friday and on Monday, there were plenty of cheap shares to be had.…

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Stock market crash: 4 important things I realised this week

| Cliff D'Arcy

As share prices slid on Friday and Monday, fears grew of another stock market crash. Although markets have rebounded, I…

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Stock market crash: 5 lessons from the latest meltdown

| Cliff D'Arcy

Since Russia invaded Ukraine on 24 February, fears of a stock market crash have soared. Here are five important things…

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Here’s my hit list of 5 cheap shares I want to buy!

| Cliff D'Arcy

Share prices have been volatile in 2022, making some cheap shares even cheaper. Here are five UK shares I aim…

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Stock market crash: 4 crazy tales from this latest meltdown!

| Cliff D'Arcy

As share prices rebound, fears of a stock market crash have eased. Even so, some asset prices have moved around…

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Cheap shares: these 5 FTSE 100 stocks have crashed up to 80%!

| Cliff D'Arcy

Over the past 12 months, some cheap shares have gotten even cheaper. These five big fallers have lost up to…

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After 2 down months, is a 2022 stock market crash inevitable?

| Cliff D'Arcy

In a stock market crash, share prices fall 20% or more. After falling in January and February, are US stocks…

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Cheap shares: how can this FTSE 100 stock be so low?

| Cliff D'Arcy

After last week's stock market ups and downs, several cheap shares look appealing to me. I'd grab this FTSE 100…

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4 easy ways to lose money when buying shares!

| Cliff D'Arcy

Buying shares can be a real danger zone, especially for beginners to investing. Here are four mistakes I made, but…

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I’m buying now while the Lloyds share price stays so low

| Cliff D'Arcy

The Lloyds share price plunged more than 10% on Thursday, before partially rebounding on Friday. Here's why I'm going to…

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I was utterly wrong about these 2 battered FTSE 100 stocks!

| Cliff D'Arcy

After Russia invaded Ukraine on Thursday, these two FTSE 100 shares crashed spectacularly. Would I buy them today while they…

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Stock market crash: 3 cheap stocks after Thursday’s shock

| Cliff D'Arcy

Following Russia's invasion of Ukraine, London suffered a stock market mini-crash on Thursday. Here are three FTSE 100 bargains I'd…

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Which of these 10 FTSE 100 monster shares would I buy today?

| Cliff D'Arcy

These 10 FTSE 100 giants have market values ranging between £55bn and almost £150bn. But which of these mega-cap shares…

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The Lloyds share price is up 6% in 2022. Buy now while it’s cheap?

| Cliff D'Arcy

The Lloyds share price hit 56p earlier this year, but is now only 6% up in 2022. With the shares…

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Do I buy FTSE 100 stock NatWest’s cheap shares after 2021’s £3bn profit?

| Cliff D'Arcy

FTSE 100 bank NatWest made nearly £3bn of profit in 2021. Is this stock far too cheap today? And should…

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Cathie Wood’s ARK Innovation ETF (ARKK) has crashed 60%. Time to buy?

| Cliff D'Arcy

Cathie Wood's ARK Innovation fund (ARKK) has lost nearly 60% of its value since its February 2021 peak. Should I…

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This FTSE 100 share has crashed 42% in a year. Should I buy now?

| Cliff D'Arcy

The FTSE 100 has returned more than 16% over the past 12 months. Yet this FTSE 100 share has collapsed…

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Stock market crash: 5 shocking stats from the worst day ever!

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As stocks get more volatile, fears grow of another stock market crash. But here are five valuable insights from the…

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After the GSK share price leaps 24% in a year, should I sell now?

| Cliff D'Arcy

The GlaxoSmithKline share price has soared by almost a quarter since its February 2021 lows. After this price surge, is…

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These 3 cheap shares pay cash dividends of up to 25% a year!

| Cliff D'Arcy

These three cheap shares -- all members of the FTSE 100 index -- have been volatile recently. But I'd buy…

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Stock market crash: 5 lessons from previous meltdowns

| Cliff D'Arcy

After US stocks had their worst January since 2009, will this spill over into a global stock market crash? These…

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Stock market crash: 5 danger signs from early 2022!

| Cliff D'Arcy

After the worst January for US stocks since 2009, the risks of a full-blown stock market crash are rising. Here…

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This FTSE 100 share has crashed 54% in a year. Time to buy?

| Cliff D'Arcy

The FTSE 100's worst-performing share over the past 12 months has crashed by 54%. After such a collapse, is this…

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Tesla stock has lost $280 since 3 January. Should I buy now?

| Cliff D'Arcy

After hitting nearly $1,200 on 3 January, Tesla stock has collapsed by around $280. Should I buy the shares today…

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3 cheap shares I think Warren Buffett would like

| Cliff D'Arcy

Warren Buffett built a $114bn fortune by investing in great businesses. Here are three shares in quality UK companies that…

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Could the BT share price leap 25%+ in 2022? I believe so!

| Cliff D'Arcy

After leaping by over 28% in 2021, the BT share price has enjoyed a positive start to 2022. But it…

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Could the Lloyds share price leap higher in 2022? I think so!

| Cliff D'Arcy

After soaring by 31% in 2021, the Lloyds share price has added 7.5% in 2022. But if UK growth continues…

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These 3 FTSE 100 stocks crashed in 2022. One is dirt-cheap today!

| Cliff D'Arcy

These three FTSE 100 stocks have all crashed in value since the end of 2021. But after these steep falls,…

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Amazon stock set to explode as Prime price to rise $20!

| Cliff D'Arcy

After diving 7.8% on Thursday, Amazon stock is set to soar on Friday after it reported a 22% sales rise…

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This is what happens when tech stocks get wrecked!

| Cliff D'Arcy

These three highly rated tech stocks all crashed when their results weren't up to scratch. Here's what happens when expectations…

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With £1,000 to invest, I’d buy these 2 FTSE 100 shares

| Cliff D'Arcy

If I had only £1,000 to invest today, I'd invest £500 in each of these two FTSE 100 shares. While…

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These 5 FTSE 100 stocks crashed in January. I’d buy one today!

| Cliff D'Arcy

Although the FTSE 100 gained 1.1% in January, these five stocks all flopped last month. But I view one of…

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Stock market crash: 4 warnings from billionaire Warren Buffett

| Cliff D'Arcy

After US stock prices tumbled in January, investors are more fearful of a stock market crash. Here's what the world's…

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How I earn free money from passive income — with a bonus kicker!

| Cliff D'Arcy

Passive income is extra money generated without work or effort. Here's how I grab my extra income while making bonus…

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After the SMT share price crashes 32% in 3 months, is it a buy?

| Cliff D'Arcy

The SMT share price has crashed by almost a third since peaking on 5 November. After falling nearly £5, is…

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After the oil price gushes 32% in 2 months, is it time to buy BP or Shell shares?

| Cliff D'Arcy

BP and Shell shares have surged over the past year, thanks to oil prices gushing higher. So is now a…

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Why the THG share price keeps on falling

| Cliff D'Arcy

The THG share price has collapsed by 83% in one year, sending its stock plunging from almost 840p to below…

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How Warren Buffett made $30bn as Cathie Wood crashed!

| Cliff D'Arcy

Over the past 12 months, Warren Buffett's personal wealth has soared by $30bn. Meanwhile, Cathie Wood's investors took a beating…

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