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James J. McCombie

James J. McCombie has been writing for the Fool UK since August 2019 and has passed the charted financial analyst (CFA) level one and two examinations.

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The 5 most heavily shorted UK stocks

| James J. McCombie

I used short position data provided by the Financial Conduct Authority to discover the most shorted UK stocks. Find out…

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Is the FTSE 100 worth investing in? Here’s how I’d start answering the question.

| James J. McCombie

Asking if the FTSE 100 a good investment is a tough question. I'd start answering it by first getting a…

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Here’s what I’d do about the Tirupati Graphite share price

| James J. McCombie

The Tirupati Graphite share price rocketed last week after reports of a breakthrough with a graphene substance. However, should this…

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Should I buy GameStop stock?

| James J. McCombie

The GameStop stock price is moving higher again. Is another buying frenzy starting? Perhaps. Will it last? I don't think…

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What’s next for the Roblox share price?

| James J. McCombie

The Roblox share price has soared since its direct listing. There is potential here, but with US tech companies looking…

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What I’d do about the Argo Blockchain share price

| James J. McCombie

The Argo Blockchain share price continues to fall, but I am not tempted to buy. I don't want exposure to…

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The Fevertree share price is up 50% in a year: should I buy today?

| James J. McCombie

I would buy at the current Fevertree share price. The company has got through the worst of the pandemic and…

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Why is the St Modwen Properties share price up 20% today?

| James J. McCombie

Blackstone has made a £1.2bn offer for St Modwen Properties, and investors have driven the latter's share price higher today.

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The Darktrace IPO: should I buy at the current share price?

| James J. McCombie

The Darktrace IPO was a success for early investors as shares in the UK cybersecurity company now trade above the…

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Should I buy penny share Alliance Pharma?

| James J. McCombie

After a 27% one-year share price rise, penny share Alliance Pharma is almost a pound one. Should I add it…

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Should I buy Anglo American shares?

| James J. McCombie

Anglo American is seeking shareholder approval to demerge its thermal coal business. Should I be buying more Anglo shares ahead…

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Should I buy Open Orphan shares ahead of the planned demerger?

| James J. McCombie

The Open Orphan share price is up nearly 430% for the year and the company is now planning to spin…

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The FTSE 100 is back above 7,000, but can it hit 8,000 in 2021?

| James J. McCombie

Could the FTSE 100 hit 8,000 points this year? As always, there are arguments for and against, and in this…

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Elliott Management has built a large stake in GlaxoSmithKline

| James J. McCombie

I have been buying GlaxoSmithKline stock ahead of the proposed split. An activist hedge fund taking a large stake in…

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Should I buy National Grid shares at the current price?

| James J. McCombie

The National Grid share price and the forecasted dividend combine to provide an attractive yield. However, I am wondering about…

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Lloyds share price: here’s what I’m doing about it

| James J. McCombie

I am happy holding Lloyds shares at the current price in anticipation of pre-Covid-19 dividend payments, but I wont be…

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1 top growth stock for April 2021

| James J. McCombie

Frontier Developments is a gaming growth stock with plenty of potential. I have added it to my Stocks and Shares…

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1 penny stock I’d buy today

| James J. McCombie

I think penny stock Surface Transforms has the potential to turn into a bonafide pound stock if it can pull…

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I would buy Manchester United stock today

| James J. McCombie

I think Manchester United shares look cheap. Investors seem to ignoring the temporary nature of the Covid-19 crisis and missing…

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Is Tiziana Life Sciences stock a buy?

| James J. McCombie

The Tiziana Life Sciences stock price has been on a wild upwards ride in 2020 but is available at a…

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I’d buy GlaxoSmithKline at its current share price

| James J. McCombie

GlaxoSmithKline has announced it will split in two and cut dividens's. I am still a buyer because I think the…

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3 ways to invest in technology stocks

| James J. McCombie

An index tracker, an actively managed fund, and individual stock picks are the three ways I invest in technology stocks.

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Should I buy the dip in the Tesla stock price?

| James J. McCombie

The Tesla stock price had a wildly bullish 2020, surging to new record highs. 2021 has seen the Tesla stock…

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2 cheap UK stocks to buy now

| James J. McCombie

Both GlaxoSmithKline and Aviva are trading at low earnings multiples and have attractive dividend yields. But, as with all things…

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I’m still buying GlaxoSmithKline stock despite the dividend warning

| James J. McCombie

GlaxoSmithKline plans to split into two companies with a potential 2022 dividend cut on the cards. Yet, I think the…

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Would I buy IAG or Easyjet stock today?

| James J. McCombie

IAG and EasyJet stock are beaten down and, with vaccines rolling out, might be poised for a recovery. But James…

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How I might go about identifying UK ESG stocks for a sustainable investing portfolio

| James J. McCombie

Here is one simple way for a sustainable investor to find a bunch of potential ESG stocks for further study.

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Cheap British stocks: the FTSE 100 is trading at a discount but can it bounce back?

| James J. McCombie

British stocks certainly look cheap when considering the FTSE 100 trades at a discount compared to other major indexes. But…

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Should I buy Hipgnosis stock or shares in Round Hill Music?

| James J. McCombie

Hipgnosis Songs and Round Hill Music are two investment trusts offering me exposure to song royalties. I just have to…

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Is the London Stock Exchange IPO market hotting up in 2021?

| James J. McCombie

News of the London IPO market's demise in 2020 appears to have been greatly exaggerated. By the looks of things,…

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Here’s why I sold my Marston’s stock today

| James J. McCombie

The Marstons's share price has been boosted by news of a takeover offer. However, I decided to sell my stock…

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Could the share prices of airlines like easyJet be set to soar?

| James J. McCombie

Summer holiday bookings are rising, people seem eager to travel when allowed, so airlines stocks might be ready for take-off.…

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Is the FTSE 100 in a stock market bubble?

| James J. McCombie

In a bubble, prices rise above and beyond rational levels. Is the FTSE 100 in a stock market bubble? Here's…

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I will continue to invest regularly in dividend stocks inside a Stocks and Shares ISA in 2021

| James J. McCombie

Investing in dividend stocks within the tax-free wrapper provided by a Stocks and Shares ISA can lead to impressively compounded…

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5 cheap UK shares that I think Warren Buffett might like

| James J. McCombie

I have used a Warren Buffett-inspired screen to find five UK shares that look cheap, and have performed well in…

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The Argo Blockchain share price is falling: should I buy?

| James J. McCombie

The Argo Blockchain share price is falling. I would buy this stock to gain exposure to the cryptocurrency market but…

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Is Amazon the best US stock that I could buy in 2021?

| James J. McCombie

Amazon has dominant positions in fast-growing markets and the potential to enter more. I think Amazon stock can continue to…

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These five UK shares made triple-digit gains in 2020

| James J. McCombie

2020 was a great year for UK shares in the alternative energy, online retail, gaming, and trading markets. Five, in…

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I’m looking at these investment themes to build wealth in 2021

| James J. McCombie

5G and ESG are two investment themes that I think will perform strongly in 2021: Here is how I am…

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3 Investment themes I’d buy into for 2021 and beyond

| James J. McCombie

Here are some of the UK shares I have been looking at to ride the online shopping, security, and remote…

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