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G A Chester

G A Chester has a business perspective investing philosophy. He aims to identify businesses that are priced at a discount to their intrinsic value, whether on assets, growth prospects, or quality of their dividend streams. He began contributing to the Fool in 2010.

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The Kier share price has fallen 90% in a year. Time to buy?

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G A Chester reviews an eventful Friday at Kier. Could it mark a turnaround for the stock or does the…

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Do I still think the Vodafone share price could double your money?

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G A Chester has been bullish on Vodafone and a small-cap tech firm, but after strong gains would he now…

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This FTSE 250 stock just crashed 20%. Here’s what I’d do now

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G A Chester weighs up the investment prospects of today's big FTSE 250 (INDEXFTSE:MCX) faller and another mid-cap stock.

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Forget Bitcoin! I’d aim to get rich buying these 2 stocks

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G A Chester would rather own a stake in these two companies with demonstrably valuable assets and profits than buy…

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Will the ITV share price ever return to 280p?

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Investing in ITV today would double your money, if its shares return to their previous high. G A Chester investigates…

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Is it time to pile in to the BT share price?

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G A Chester sees a strong investment case for out-of-favour BT, and an unloved small-cap.

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Forget tonight’s £74m EuroMillions jackpot! I’d buy this FTSE 100 stock

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G A Chester explains why he'd rather buy this FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) stock than a ticket in tonight's EuroMillions lottery.

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I think these are the worst stocks to own in a stock market crash

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G A Chester highlights the FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) stocks that could be hardest hit in a market meltdown.

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Why I wouldn’t sell the MNG share price to buy more Prudential yet!

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G A Chester explains why it could pay Prudential investors to hang on to their M&G shares for 18 months.

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I think these are the best stocks to own in a stock market crash

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G A Chester highlights the FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) stocks that could help you weather the storm in a market meltdown.

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2 FTSE 100 stocks I’d buy today and hold forever

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G A Chester discusses two FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) stocks he thinks have outstanding buy-and-hold credentials, and are reasonably priced.

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2 FTSE 250 stocks I’d buy for 2020

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G A Chester highlights two FTSE 250 (INDEXFTSE:MCX) stocks where he sees catalysts for high investment returns.

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The elephant in the room with AstraZeneca’s latest update

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The AstraZeneca share price jumped over 5% on a trading update last week, but there's a big reason to avoid…

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Why I’d buy today’s flying FTSE 100 dividend stock with a 6% yield

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This FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) stock has soared after stronger-than-expected results, but still looks great value to G A Chester.

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Can the Sainsbury’s share price double your money?

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The J Sainsbury share price is up 20% over the last two months. Could it be the start of a…

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Have £2,000 to invest? I’d buy these 2 FTSE 100 stocks right now

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G A Chester highlights two FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) stocks with near-term and long-term investment potential.

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Alert! 2 stocks I think could warn on profits before Christmas

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G A Chester discusses why he believes these two stocks have bad news in store.

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What happened in the stock market today

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As the Brexit waiting game continues, company news today included the shock departure of a FTSE 100 chief executive.

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3 FTSE 100 stocks I’d buy in an ISA and hold forever

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G A Chester discusses the special qualities of three FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) stocks he'd buy and hold for a very,…

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Can the BT share price double your money?

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The BT share price has risen strongly from a multi-year low. Could it be the start of a double-your-money bull…

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What happened in the stock market today

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On a day when the FTSE 100 wandered dispiritedly through the day, hotel stocks featured prominently in company news.

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What happened in the stock market today

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News a Brexit deal has been agreed between UK and EU negotiators was the main driver of the stock market…

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Can the Lloyds Banking Group share price double your money?

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The Lloyds share price has been rising strongly in recent days. Could it be the start of a double-your-money bull…

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Does the Sirius Minerals share price make it worth buying?

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G A Chester looks at what's gone wrong for Sirius Minerals, and how the future could pan out.

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Why the Centrica share price rose 6% in September

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G A Chester looks at Centrica's September price rise and whether the British Gas owner has finally turned the corner.

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3 stocks I’d avoid at all costs

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These three stocks have all been touted as potential millionaire-makers at one time or another. G A Chester explains why…

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Is the Kier share price the buy of the decade?

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Kier looks as cheap as chips. But is it poised to be the buy of the decade or another disaster…

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Forget a Cash ISA! I’d aim for a £1m nest egg with the FTSE 100

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You can enhance your prospects of building serious wealth by investing in the stock market with a FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX)…

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Why the HSBC share price rose 6% in September

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The HSBC share price delivered double the return of the wider market last month. Can it continue to outperform?

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Why the Standard Life Aberdeen share price rose 15% in September

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G A Chester discusses the strong rise of the Standard Life share price last month, and gives his view on…

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My top FTSE 100 buys for a starter portfolio in October

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G A Chester runs his rule over the 10 industry heavyweights from the FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX).

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Why the RBS share price rose 12% in September

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G A Chester discusses the strong rise of the Royal Bank of Scotland share price last month, and gives his…

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Tesco share price: buy, sell, or hold after shock boss departure news?

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Here's what I'd do as Tesco unveils half-year results and announces CEO Dave Lewis is stepping down.

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Forget buy-to-let! I’d go for a passive income from these property stocks

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Dividend yields on FTSE property stocks, as well as stocks in a range of other sectors, are highly attractive right…

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Should I buy the Woodford Patient Capital Trust share price today?

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G A Chester looks at today's results from Neil Woodford's namesake investment trust, and gives his view on its current…

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These 2 FTSE 100 stocks issued profit warnings this week. Should I buy?

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G A Chester weighs up the valuation and prospects of two FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) stocks that are now trading at…

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Stock alert! Why I’m still shunning this former Neil Woodford favourite

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Cornerstone investor Neil Woodford has deserted this small-cap stock, but G A Chester isn't tempted by its depressed share price.

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Alert! How investors can avoid the next Thomas Cook-style wipeout

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G A Chester discusses the demise of Thomas Cook and reveals his 'Deadly Triad' of factors that could help you…

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Why I think this small-cap stock could trash the Marks & Spencer share price

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A defensive business with strong profit and dividend growth, this small-cap stock could knock spots off Marks & Spencer, argues…

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Is Burford Capital share price set to recover from Muddy Waters’ short attack?

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Could it be time snap up Burford Capital shares, as the litigation funder continues its fight-back against short-seller Muddy Waters?

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