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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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After the Deliveroo share price crashes 64%, is it time to buy?

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The Deliveroo share price has plunged by nearly 64% since peaking in August 2021. With the group still growing strongly,…

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The stock market crash is already happening. Or is it?

| Cliff D'Arcy

With US stocks having their worst January in history, is a stock market crash inevitable? Or is this just a…

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After Tesla stock crashes 34%, is it time to buy?

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Tesla stock has crashed from almost $1,245 in November to around $820 today. After losing $420bn of market value, is…

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The Unilever share price: after an 11% leap, am I too late to buy?

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The Unilever share price first slumped and then jumped after it abandoned a £50bn deal. Have I missed my chance…

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After Netflix stock crashes $300 in 2 months, should I buy below $400?

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Netflix stock has collapsed from over $700 in mid-November to below $400 on Friday. After crashing so hard, is it…

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Stock market crash: ‘the everything bubble’ is already bursting!

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With the S&P 500 index suffering its worst week in a year, is the stock market crash already here? Or…

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3 cheap FTSE 100 shares I’d buy for their bumper dividends

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Despite a decent 2021 and a good start to 2022, I still view the FTSE 100 as undervalued. Here are…

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With the oil price at 7-year highs, should I buy BP shares today?

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With the oil price gushing to its highest level since October 2014, should I buy BP shares today, even though…

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How passive income generates free money for life (with a secret sauce!)

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Passive income is unearned income that rolls in without work or effort. Here's how I invest to generate extra income…

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Stock market crash: 4 early warning signs from 2022

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After outstanding returns in 2020-21, will there be a stock market crash in 2022? I can't say for sure, but…

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These 3 FTSE 100 stocks plunged in 2021. I’d buy all 3 today!

| Cliff D'Arcy

Although the FTSE 100 had a positive 2021, some of its members' shares did very poorly. But I see recovery…

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Is the GSK share price set to soar after £50bn Unilever bid?

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The GSK share price could see some serious price action on Monday morning, after FTSE 100 giant Unilever made a…

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Why this FTSE 100 stock fell 27% in 2021

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After a positive start to 2021, the Ocado share price went into freefall, almost halving from high to low. What…

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5 fantastic & fascinating facts about Apple stock (AAPL)!

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Apple stock has exploded over the past five years, briefly lifting its market value above $3trn. Here are five incredible…

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3 Warren Buffett-style value stocks I’d buy today

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Warren Buffett has built a $115bn fortune through long-term value investing. Here are three UK stocks I'd buy today as…

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Why the BT share price rose 28% in 2021

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The BT share price soared by over 28% in 2020, doubling the return of the wider FTSE 100. Here's what…

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3 cheap shares I’d buy to hold for 10 years

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Here are three cheap FTSE 100 shares that I'd happily buy today to own for their dividends and capital growth…

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5 things you must know before buying stocks

| Cliff D'Arcy

Frequently, picking stocks can be as much an art as it is a science. Even so, here are five factors…

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These 5 factors could send the Lloyds share price soaring in 2022!

| Cliff D'Arcy

The Lloyds share price is already up over 6% in 2022, after just two days of trading. But these five…

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Stock market crash: 5 soothing messages from billionaire Warren Buffett

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As share prices keep soaring, the risk of another stock market crash creeps up. But these sage words of wisdom…

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For a higher passive income, I like these juicy dividend stocks!

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I boost my passive income with bumper dividends from large-cap UK shares. These 10 top stocks pay an average dividend…

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These were the FTSE 100’s biggest winners and losers in 2021!

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In a positive year for the FTSE 100, some big shares soared while others came crashing down. These were the…

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Here’s what happened to the Lloyds share price in 2021

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It's been a good year for the Lloyds share price, which has leapt by 33% in 2021. But what about…

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Investing in 2021: 7 key events that drove returns this year

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2021 has been a year of outstanding investing returns, as US stocks, cryptocurrencies and global property prices soared. But it's…

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Stock market crash: my five biggest fears for 2022!

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After a fantastic year for shares, what might trigger a stock market crash in 2022? Here are five possible sparks…

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My three top stocks for passive income in 2022

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For me, share dividends are the best form of passive income. These three FTSE 100 stocks offer an average cash…

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These were the FTSE 100’s 6 biggest winners in 2021!

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These six superstar FTSE 100 stocks have soared by between 50% and 75% over the past year. But which would…

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These 4 bombed-out FTSE 100 stocks could soar in 2022!

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These five FTSE 100 stocks have had a terrible 2021, crashing by up to 27%. Nevertheless, I'd buy four for…

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Stock market crash: 5 things I worry about in 2022

| Cliff D'Arcy

After 2021 was a great year for investors, should we worry about a stock market crash? Here are five things…

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Investing in 2021: highs, lows and my 2022 plan

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It's been another great year for investing, especially for owners of US stocks, Bitcoin and Tesla. But bond investors got…

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My 3 best stocks to buy for income in 2022

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With interest rates still close to zero, I can't rely on savings accounts for passive income. Here are three of…

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Will Tesla stock soar another 38% in 2022?

| Cliff D'Arcy

The Tesla stock price has surged by nearly 38% in 12 months. Will Elon Musk's car company make him another…

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Vodafone vs BT shares: which would I buy for 2022?

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Vodafone stock and BT shares have had a horrible five years, dropping by 45% and 56%, respectively. But which stock…

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The BT share price dives 20% in 6 months. What next in 2022?

| Cliff D'Arcy

The BT share price has swung between 120p and 207p over the past 12 months and is down 20% in…

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These 4 FTSE 100 stocks crashed in 2021. I’d buy 2 today!

| Cliff D'Arcy

The FTSE 100 index is up 11% over one year, but these four Footsie stocks have crashed by 22% to…

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Will there be a stock market crash in 2022? The chances are rising!

| Cliff D'Arcy

The US stock market has soared by almost 600% since March 2009. Are we now in a 'bubble of everything'…

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Here are 3 of my best stocks to buy for 2022!

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After solid stock-market gains in 2021, it's time to pick my winners for next year. In my view, these are…

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Is Cathie Wood’s ARKK fund washed up or ready to roar again?

| Cliff D'Arcy

Cathie Wood's Ark Innovation ETF has been a best-performing tech fund over five years. But ARKK has crashed 37% from…

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I think these 3 FTSE 100 stocks could be in for a wild ride in 2022!

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These five shares are the worst performers in the FTSE 100 index over the past year. I think three could…

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The IAG share price leapt 8% on Monday! Here’s why

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After a terrible month in which it crashed 27%, the IAG share price rebounded by over 8% on Monday. What…

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