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David Barnes

David has spent 20 years working for some of the largest US technology firms and has a passion for business and finance. He first started investing during the late 1990’s tech bubble. Undeterred, David continues to invest in technology companies alongside other long-term growth industries such as healthcare and consumer durables. Outside of these holdings, David likes to dabble in more short-term cyclical stocks attempting to prove that ‘timing the market’ can supplement ‘time in the market.’

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3 cheap property shares that I think offer high risk, high return

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The stock market crash has resulted in a number of cheap property shares. Some may look a bargain, but does…

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2 FTSE 100 dividend shares I’d buy for a passive income today

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If you are looking for a passive income in retirement, David Barnes thinks he has identified two prime candidates from…

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Dividend income or growth? These FTSE 250 shares have both

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David Barnes sees no need to choose between dividend income or growth when these two property shares from the FTSE…

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Junior ISA: I think these UK shares are perfect for your kids

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Investing for children can sometimes seem a little daunting. But David Barnes thinks Junior ISAs can be great when used…

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Stock market crash: Is this fund the perfect hedge?

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David Barnes thinks this completely different type of asset investment fund may be the perfect hedge in case of a…

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I’d buy these 2 FTSE 100 drinks companies

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Two FTSE 100 giants released updates this week to mixed receptions. But David Barnes explains why he would buy and…

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Stock market crash, what stock market crash?

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While some companies have plummeted in the stock market crash, others have been thriving. David Barnes takes a look at…

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Why I just bought these 2 unloved FTSE 100 shares

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David Barnes explains why he dusted off his buy button for these two dogs of the FTSE 100 following the…

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Is the Cineworld share price turning into a horror movie?

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The Cineworld share price has endured a torrid fall over the last year, but with cinemas about to reopen does…

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Junior ISA: Investing for children (part 1)

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Investing for children can sometimes seem a little daunting. David Barnes puts together a parents guide to Junior ISAs to…

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Is the DS Smith share price too cheap to ignore?

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The DS Smith share price has pulled back 30% this year. David Barnes asks if the current share price of…

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Stock market crash: I think this share is immune to the coronavirus

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The stock market crash may have sent the share price of many companies plummeting. But this FTSE 100 constituent is…

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I think this ‘hidden’ growth share is a buy

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David Barnes analyses the financial results from this FTSE 100 growth share and asks whether the recent share price fall…

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I think this falling knife is about to exit the FTSE 100

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David Barnes asks whether the next quarterly reshuffle of the FTSE 100 could see the demotion of this struggling advertising…

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Is capital gains tax about to be raised? Here’s what I’d do now

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David Barnes asks whether the recent announcement by the Treasury to review the capital gains tax could lead to an…

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Best UK share? I think this FTSE 100 firm is in the running

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David Barnes asks whether this FTSE 100 data king is a contender for the crown of the best UK share…

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FTSE 100 stalwart has a new challenger in town

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FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) advertising giant WPP is looking cheap right now, but could its new, much smaller, rival offer the…

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Is the State Pension triple lock facing the axe?

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David Barnes asks whether the State Pension triple lock could be scrapped and what you can do to protect yourself.

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Star fund manager Nick Train likes this stock. Would I buy?

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David Barnes asks whether Nick Train is seeing future emerging market growth potential in this beaten down FTSE 250 consumer…

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1 FTSE 100 share I think may help make you a million

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David Barnes asks whether an investment in this FTSE 100 healthcare stalwart could help make you a million as part…

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Does a crashing Shell share price make it a buy?

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Fool contributor David Barnes asks if the Shell share price is now a dirt-cheap bargain or whether looks can be…

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The stock market crash makes these FTSE 250 shares look cheap to me

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Has the recent stock market crash presented a bargain buying opportunity for these two FTSE 250 companies or are they…

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Forget Bitcoin! I’d rather get rich slowly with this FTSE 100 stock

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Why this FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) stock could be a far safer bet for your money than Bitcoin in the opinion…

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I think this UK tech stock could double your money

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Shares in robotics specialist Blue Prism have pulled back lately, but are the markets missing a trick with this UK…

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