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John Choong

John is a financial columnist who analyses stocks with a great attention to detail, giving insights you might not otherwise get elsewhere. With a BSc in Business Management, he has a profound interest in the stock market and shares his research and opinions of particular stocks in writing.

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Should I buy IAG shares following excellent news?

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British Airways' parent company recently released a positive set of Q3 results. With that in mind, should I buy IAG…

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Earnings preview: can Rolls-Royce shares recover?

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Rolls-Royce shares have been below £1 since April. With the company set to report its Q3 earnings this week, can…

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Alphabet stock is now below $100! Should I buy?

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Alphabet stock has been trading below $100 since releasing its Q3 results. Should I buy more of its shares while…

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Should I buy Rolls-Royce shares for its potential?

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Rolls-Royce shares are down over 40% this year. Even so, the company continues to innovate. So, should I buy its…

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Should I buy Dunelm shares after its latest results?

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Dunelm shares haven't been doing well this year and are down 40%. Is the drop a buying opportunity for me…

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If I’d invested £1,000 in Apple stock 3 years ago, here’s how much I’d have now

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Apple stock is one of Warren Buffett's favourite investments. So, here’s how much I’d have if I’d bought its shares…

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IDS shares just crashed! Should I be buying?

| John Choong

IDS shares crashed by more than 10% last week. So, here's why, and whether I'll be buying its stock for…

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Down 35%, should I buy Pinterest stock?

| John Choong

After a number of positive events lately, Pinterest stock has slid back down again. So, could this be a buying…

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Have easyJet shares hit a bottom?

| John Choong

easyJet shares are 50% down this year and lost 15% in the last month alone. Has its stock bottomed or…

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Here’s why IAG shares just soared!

| John Choong

IAG shares have had a tumultuous time this year, losing 35% of their value. However, its stock popped 8% yesterday.…

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If I’d invested £1,000 in Alphabet stock 5 years ago, here’s how much I’d have now

| John Choong

Alphabet stock has an excellent reputation for beating the market. So, here's how much I'd have if I'd bought its…

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Are Marks and Spencer shares a buy while they’re under £1?

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Marks & Spencer shares are down almost 60% this year. With the stock the cheapest it's ever been, is this…

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PayPal stock just crashed! Should I buy?

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Down 55% this year, PayPal stock has suffered further misfortunes. But with a healthy outlook, should I buy its stock…

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Are Burberry shares a great buy?

| John Choong

Burberry shares have recovered 25% from their 2022 low and have been on a rally recently. With that in mind,…

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What’s happening to Credit Suisse stock?

| John Choong

The collapse of Credit Suisse stock has stoked worries of a financial crisis. So, here's everything that's happening with the…

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FTSE earnings preview: Entain, Hays, YouGov

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Earnings releases are a key moment for stock prices. Here are the earnings previews from three big FTSE firms reporting…

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FTSE director dealings: Tesco, Legal & General, Next

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Insider transactions can indicate whether a company's doing well. So, here are this week's biggest director dealings at three FTSE…

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Are BT shares in further trouble?

| John Choong

BT shares were initially holding up well this year, but have since collapsed by 35%. Could the stock be in…

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Should I buy IAG shares while they’re still at £1?

| John Choong

Since I last covered IAG shares, they’ve continued to head lower and are around £1. So, should I buy this…

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Are Tesco shares a buy after its half-year earnings?

| John Choong

Tesco shares dropped 4% after it released its latest half-year results. Down almost 30% this year, is this a buying…

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Is now the time to buy Scottish Mortgage shares?

| John Choong

Scottish Mortgage shares have dropped 40% this year. So, this could be an opportunity for me to buy shares in…

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Are Unilever shares a good inflation hedge?

| John Choong

Inflation continues to erode consumer spending. However, could Unilever shares be a good inflation hedge given the nature of its…

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2 inflation-resistant stocks to buy now!

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Inflation continues to run rampant in the UK. So here are two inflation-resistant stocks I'm looking to buy for my…

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Is £1.80 the turning point for the Royal Mail share price?

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Royal Mail shares have taken a beating this year, and are now down 60%. With a P/E ratio of only…

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Should I buy Taylor Wimpey shares after its crash?

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The Taylor Wimpey share price saw an eye-watering 15% decline last week. With that in mind, could this be a…

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Here’s why the Lloyds share price crashed 10%

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The Lloyds share price saw a 10% decline last week, going from 46p to 41p. Here's why the stock crashed…

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FTSE earnings preview: Tesco, Greggs, RS

| John Choong

Earnings releases are a key moment for stock prices. So, here are the earnings preview from three big FTSE firms…

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FTSE director dealings: Aviva, Kingfisher, DS Smith

| John Choong

Insider transactions can indicate whether a company's doing well. So, here are this week's biggest director dealings at three FTSE…

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Is the Deliveroo share price good value after a 15% fall in one week?

| John Choong

Deliveroo shares have slid back after it posted its H1 results, declining 13%. So, could this be a buying opportunity,…

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1 FTSE 250 share to buy now as an inflation stock!

| John Choong

July's CPI report came in hot with a 10.1% increase. So, here's one FTSE 250 stock I'm considering buying to…

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Director dealings: Vodafone, Deliveroo, FirstGroup

| John Choong

Director dealings can indicate whether a company's doing well. So, here are this week's biggest insider transactions at three FTSE…

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Inflation hits 10.1%! 5 shares to buy now!

| John Choong

Inflation has hit double digits and is the highest it has been in 40 years. So, here are five shares…

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Should I be buying IAG shares today?

| John Choong

Since IAG reported its H1 results, its share price has been stagnant. So, should I buy its stock now to…

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Will the Taylor Wimpey share price rebound soon?

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The Taylor Wimpey share price has jumped 10% since it bottomed last month. But will it continue its rally and…

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Director dealings: Rolls-Royce, Admiral, Dunelm

| John Choong

Director dealings can indicate whether a company's doing well. So, here are this week's biggest insider transactions at three FTSE…

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Will Arrival stock hit $2 anytime soon?

| John Choong

Arrival stock has lost 80% of its value this year. With start of production imminent, can it stage a recovery…

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Should I snap up Taylor Wimpey shares at £1.30?

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With the Taylor Wimpey share price down by almost 30% this year, should I snap up some shares while it's…

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Stock of the week: PayPal outperforms in Q2!

| John Choong

My stock highlight of the week is PayPal. The company reported a positive set of Q2 numbers. So, here's why…

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Here’s why Pinterest stock popped 10%!

| John Choong

Pinterest announced its Q2 results after the US market closed on Monday. The next day, its stock popped by more…

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Is the BT share price a bargain or value trap?

| John Choong

Having outperformed the FTSE 100 for large parts of the year, the BT share price is now down 5%. So,…

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