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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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My top 3 FTSE 100 dividend stocks to buy for 2021

| James J. McCombie

Buying FTSE 100 dividend stocks and reinvesting the dividends is a potentially potent way to build wealth. Here are my…

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These UK shares performed best for me in 2020

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There were bargains to be had in UK shares after the market crash in 2020. These three picks in particular…

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What will the FTSE 100 do in 2021?

| James J. McCombie

2020 has been a rough year for the FTSE 100, but I think the index will be heading higher in…

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Passive income: how I’m investing in 2021 and beyond to help fund my retirement

| James J. McCombie

Building a passive income stream does take time and effort. The payoff -- getting income without lifting a finger --…

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Thinking of investing in FTSE 100 companies in 2021? Get familiar with their income statements first

| James J. McCombie

Getting to grips with an income statement is the first thing I do when deciding whether or not to invest…

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Why is the Rolls-Royce share price down 8% today?

| James J. McCombie

Rolls-Royce gave investors a trading update today and its share price slumped. What are investors reacting to within the report?

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The Airbnb IPO is here! This is what UK investors need to know

| James J. McCombie

Airbnb stock hits the markets on Thursday, 10 December, 2020. This is what I think about this exciting IPO.

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FTSE 100 Santa Rally: Is it fact or fiction?

| James J. McCombie

The Santa Claus Rally is said to drive markets like the FTSE 100 higher in December. Looking at the data…

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Why is the Eurasia Mining share price up over 1,000% this year?

| James J. McCombie

The Eurasia Mining share price has surged on takeover expectations. Shareholders in the gold and precious metals miner will be…

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FTSE 250 dividend stocks: Here are 2 I’d buy right now

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I think the FTSE 250 is often overlooked by income investors, including myself. Here are two FTSE 250 dividend stocks…

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Warren Buffett: Does he think a market crash is coming?

| James J. McCombie

Are Warren Buffett's investment decisons hinting that he thinks a market crash is coming? I don't think so and here…

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Why I won’t be buying Tesla stock ahead of its S&P 500 inclusion

| James J. McCombie

S&P 500 index inclusion changes nothing about Tesla stock's fundamentals, and I won't be buying the stock just because it…

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This is why I’m buying Microsoft stock

| James J. McCombie

Microsoft stock has delivered outsized returns to its shareholders. I think what made it a success is still in play…

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Why is the AstraZeneca share price down nearly 8% this week?

| James J. McCombie

AstraZeneca's share price has fallen this week on concerns around the trial of the coronavirus vaccine it is developing with…

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I’d buy Aviva shares for their dividend

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James J. McCombie likes Aviva shares as an income investment, given the safe-looking dividend, attractive 6.6% forward yield, and possible…

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2 UK small-cap stocks I’d buy this December

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UK small-cap stocks can offer exciting investment opportunities. These two small-cap AIM-listed stocks are on my watchlist for December.

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Why is the FTSE 100 lagging the Dow Jones and the S&P 500?

| James J. McCombie

The Dow Jones and S&P 500 both made new all-time highs yesterday, but the FTSE 100 is still well short…

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What do Stocks and Shares ISA millionaires have in common?

| James J. McCombie

A leading ISA provider has revealed what their Stocks and Shares ISA millionaire accounts tend to look like. I think…

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2 FTSE 100 stocks I’d buy and hold for decades

| James J. McCombie

I like one FTSE 100 dividend hero stock for its passive income potential and another for its growth stock credentials…

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Here’s what I did about UK shares soaring on the coronavirus vaccine breakthough

| James J. McCombie

Some UK shares made huge gains on the back on the coronavirus vaccine news. My portfolio benefitted as well, but…

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My simple plan to get rich by investing in UK dividend stocks

| James J. McCombie

UK dividend hero stocks, reinvestment of income, and a tax-free Stocks and Shares ISA are key components of my plan…

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If the stock market crashes I still think its a good time to buy stocks

| James J. McCombie

Stock market crashes offer the chance to buy more quality shares for the same amount of investment. I think that…

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The Rolls-Royce share price has crashed nearly 60% today: Here’s what I’d do about it

| James J. McCombie

You would have to go back to 2002 to find a cheaper Rolls-Royce share price, but I am still not…

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Three top UK stocks I’d invest in for 2020 and beyond

| James J. McCombie

As high-growth shares with plenty of potential tend to catch my eye, I think these are some of the best…

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Worried about another stock market crash? Here’s some advice from Peter Lynch

| James J. McCombie

Peter Lynch delivered double-digit returns to investors in his funds for years. His advice might be particularly important to heed…

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This is what I’d do about the BP share price

| James J. McCombie

The BP share price gets me an 8% dividend yield and a slice of ownership in a company moving into…

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Why I’d buy Manchester United stock

| 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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2 FTSE 250 stocks I’d buy for a second wave of the coronavirus

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If the second wave of the coronavirus is anything like the first then FTSE 250-listed gold and online trading stocks,…

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The Novacyt share price is up over 10,000% but I still think it’s a buy

| James J. McCombie

The price of Novacyt stock has soared, but I think its success in coronavirus tests has laid the groundwork for…

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I’m not tempted by the Cineworld share price and would buy Sumo stock instead

| James J. McCombie

The Cineworld share price was hammered in the last market crash and things do not look to be getting any…

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Here are two UK small-cap stocks I’d buy right now

| James J. McCombie

Uk small-cap stocks can offer great returns but are often very risky. I think these two shares are worth a…

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Premium Bonds or stock market investing? What I think you should do this October

| James J. McCombie

Premium Bonds are safe and offer the chance of a windfall. However, on average, stock market investing should build more…

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Is it time to buy these battered FTSE 100 stocks?

| James J. McCombie

I think these three FTSE 100 stocks have plenty of long-term potential and they are still cheap following March's stock…

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This is what I’d do about the Boohoo share price right now

| James J. McCombie

Boohoo's share price jumped last week, and over the years shareholders have been treated to enormous gains. Here's what I…

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I’ve bought these three UK dividend stocks in my pension portfolio to fund my retirement

| James J. McCombie

I don't like to take on excessive risk in my retirement portfolio. That's why I buy UK dividend hero stocks…

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This is why I’d buy top UK green stocks and build an ESG investment portfolio today

| James J. McCombie

Sustainable and ESG investing is gaining in popularity. I think investors will need to add top UK green shares to…

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Here are 2 cheap FTSE 100 dividend stocks I’d buy and hold forever

| James J. McCombie

Both of these high-yield stocks look cheap. They are also FTSE 100 dividend hero stocks, having made consistent payments to…

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Here are 3 safe FTSE 100 dividend hero stocks I’d buy and hold forever

| James J. McCombie

FTSE 100 dividend hero stocks consistently make payouts. Here are three examples that I think are safe bets for income…

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Stock market crash: I’d listen to advice from successful investors

| James J. McCombie

Here are three pieces of advice from famed investors about dealing with a stock market crash that I think we…

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I’d buy this green FTSE 100 stock and two sustainable FTSE 250 shares

| James J. McCombie

These three stocks from the FTSE 100 and 250 should benefit from making products and taking actions for the green…

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