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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 Tesla stock price is down 17% since the stock split: Should UK investors be buying now?

| James J. McCombie

If Tesla can do something extraordinary over the next 10 years then its shares might be cheap enough for UK…

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Here are 3 green UK stocks for a sustainable investing portfolio

| James J. McCombie

Sustainable investing is all about buying shares in responsible companies that help solve environmental and social problems and that are…

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My best UK share to buy this September (and some I would avoid this autumn)

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A value stock screen has turned up what I think might be the best UK share to buy this September.…

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Gold as an investment: Is it better than stocks?

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Gold, whose price is currently soaring, is favoured by investors when economic uncertainty is high. But, in the long term,…

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Wondering if BP shares are cheap enough to buy? Here’s what you need to know.

| James J. McCombie

BP shares seem out of favour, but the company's plan to go green is ambitious and could cause sentiment to…

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UK investors get a slice of Tesla when they buy this FTSE 100 stock

| James J. McCombie

FTSE 100 listed Scottish Mortgage Investment Trust shares give UK investors the chance to invest in Tesla and other exciting…

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This FTSE 250 growth stock has outperformed Amazon in 2020

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FTSE 250 member AO World's online-only business model has outperformed in 2020. Can investors expect further growth in the price…

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Have £2,000 to invest in the FTSE 100? I’d buy these 2 dividend stocks in an ISA right now

| James J. McCombie

Despite the dividend drought, some FTSE 100 stocks continued to generate income for investors, and others have started to again.…

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I think these are two of the best UK shares to buy in a recession

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Defensive stocks are good in a recession, but there are some UK shares that could actually outperform in times of…

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2 coronavirus vaccine success stocks I think could make UK investors rich

| James J. McCombie

I think investing in these two stocks will bring success regardless of which company wins the race to develop a…

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I think these are some of the best cheap UK growth shares to buy today

| James J. McCombie

You don't always need to look to US tech stocks for growth: here are two UK growth shares that I…

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Don’t gamble on the National Lottery. I’d aim to make a million like this

| James J. McCombie

Lottery millionaires are few and far between. I think you have a better chance of making a million by investing…

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I think the BT share price is a bargain buy

| James J. McCombie

Focusing on where BT could be in a few years, rather than where it is right now, makes me think…

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Forget buy-to-let: I think FTSE 100 property shares can help you make a million

| James J. McCombie

Making a million is never easy, but I think investors will have a better chance of success with REITs and…

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I think these are the 3 best UK shares to buy right now

| James J. McCombie

In terms of analyst ratings, these are the three best UK shares to buy today. Read on to discover why…

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Synairgen share price: Is it too late for investors to profit after the 400% price rise?

| James J. McCombie

If you missed out on the 400% rise in the Synairgen stock price, then there still might be a chance…

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Stock market crash: I think these 2 UK shares could be the best to buy right now

| James J. McCombie

Rising US-China tensions could cause another stock market crash, but here are two shares that have actually benefited from volatile…

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Is Amazon the best stock to buy for UK investors?

| James J. McCombie

Should UK-based be investors buy shares in Amazon for their portfolios, and what is the best way to go about…

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Forget buy-to-let: I think these 2 FTSE 100 stocks can help you obtain a £1m ISA

| James J. McCombie

Buy-to-let investing is a lot of work. These two FTSE 100 shares can be bought with minimal fuss in a…

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How to invest if the FTSE 100 market crashes

| James J. McCombie

Another FTSE 100 market crash may be on the horizon. Here is a plan to deal with it and make…

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UK investors who want to invest in Tesla should take a look at FTSE 100-listed Scottish Mortgage Trust

| James J. McCombie

A top-performing FTSE 100 share and exposure to Tesla? UK investors might want to take a look at Scottish Mortgage…

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Here are 10 FTSE 100 stocks that could build a winning portfolio

| James J. McCombie

Looking for help in building a FTSE 100 stock portfolio? One way to get started is by picking the best-tipped…

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Have £1,000 to invest? Here are two top FTSE 100 stocks I’d buy right now

| James J. McCombie

A £1,000 investment goes a lot further now than it did before the market crash, and I think an investment…

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Two stocks that could make you rich from a coronavirus vaccine

| James J. McCombie

Investing in stocks that will benefit no matter who develops a coronavirus vaccine could make you rich. I think these…

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Here are three stocks that might do well in a recession and bear market

| James J. McCombie

If we are facing a prolonged recession the markets might turn bearish. Here are James J. McCombie's top three picks…

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Is the Lloyds share price a bargain for FTSE 100 income investors?

| James J. McCombie

The Lloyds share price could be a bargain right now for an investor willing to wait for a potential 8%…

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I think investing in a Stocks and Shares ISA is a better path to making a fortune than Bitcoin

| James J. McCombie

I think opening a Stocks and Shares ISA and regularly investing in stocks is a better way to build wealth…

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Is the Royal Mail share price now cheap enough for an investor to buy?

| James J. McCombie

Royal Mail's share price slumped 12% today and investors might be wondering if it's cheap enough to buy. James J.…

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Is the Carnival share price a bargain?

| James J. McCombie

Carnival's share price sits well below its recent highs but is stock in the cruise line operator a bargain for…

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I think these are the two best FTSE 100 dividend stocks to buy right now

| James J. McCombie

With dividends being cut left, right and centre, it might be worth paying the price for these two FTSE 100…

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Right now is a good time to invest in FTSE stocks

| James J. McCombie

Despite the volatility in the markets, now is a good time to invest in stocks and shares. Take advantage of…

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Are value stocks good investments or should you invest in growth?

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A wealth of research suggests that value investing is dead and growth investing is the only game in town. Should…

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Here is what I would do with Just Eat’s share price after it announced GrubHub purchase

| James J. McCombie

The merger of Just Eat and GrubHub will create the largest online food delivery business outside China, but I am…

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I think this is the best UK pub stock to buy today

| James J. McCombie

Pubs are set to open soon but won't be full for months. I think Young's is the best pub stock…

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I think this AIM stock will do well in a recession

| James J. McCombie

A stock that does well in a recession can provide services that are demanded more in uncertain times, and FRP…

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How to pick stocks with a difference

| James J. McCombie

Using different alternative and industry-specific performance measures could help investors gain an edge in stock picking.

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FTSE 100 stock market crash: What can it teach investors?

| James J. McCombie

The FTSE 100 stock market crash demonstrated the value of diversification and loss minimisation. The nascent bull run can highlight…

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FTSE 100 bull market: which are the worst-performing stocks?

| James J. McCombie

Find out why I think the worst-performing stocks have underperformed the FTSE 100 during its bull run, and what it…

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FTSE 100 bull market: which stocks are the top performers?

| James J. McCombie

Find out why I think these gold medal performing stocks have beat the FTSE 100 during its bull run, and…

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Is the Bushveld Minerals share price charged and ready to surge?

| James J. McCombie

Demand for vanadium for use in batteries to drive the green revolution could help lift the Bushveld Minerals share price…

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