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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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If the FTSE 100 crashes again here are 3 steps to help protect your portfolio

| James J. McCombie

If you are concerned about the FTSE 100 crashing again, here are three things I would consider to protect my…

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The FTSE 100 market crash produced some bargains. Is the Whitbread share price one of them?

| James J. McCombie

I am not convinced that Whitbread will outperform the FTSE 100, even with its share price sitting just above their…

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Which are the best FTSE-listed small beverage stocks to invest in right now?

| James J. McCombie

Buying shares in the best small drinks maker might add a little fizz to a portfolio. Read on to find…

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I would invest in BP shares at the current price

| James J. McCombie

The BP share price has slumped, and the oil market is in tatters, but I am sticking with my investment…

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You really could become a Stocks and Shares ISA millionaire

| James J. McCombie

Becoming a Stocks and Shares ISA millionaire will require long years of diligent investing, but it is possible. And there…

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Which is the best cheap FTSE share in a good company to buy right now?

| James J. McCombie

A simple screen and analysis can help identify cheap shares in good FTSE 100 listed companies, like Persimmon, as attractive…

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Which is the best FTSE 100 supermarket stock to buy right now?

| James J. McCombie

A simple ranking system may help identify which of the FTSE 100 food retailer stocks, which tend to do relatively…

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Are BT shares worth buying after the dividend cut?

| James J. McCombie

BT share's dividends have been cut to zero for two years, with reduced payments thereafter, but I think they have…

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Warren Buffett might disagree but I like the look of this FTSE 250 growth share

| James J. McCombie

Airline stocks are out of favour with Warren Buffet, but I think Wizz Air bucks the trends that made him…

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If a FTSE 100 bull market has begun, is now a good time to buy shares?

| James J. McCombie

The FTSE 100 has officially entered bull market territory, but will it last? I argue that it should not matter…

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With the Lloyds share price so low, is now a good time to buy?

| James J. McCombie

Lloyds will likely follow other banks in releasing disappointing results tomorrow, adding to investor misery after a total dividend cut…

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Is now a good time to invest in FTSE 100 shares?

| James J. McCombie

The market crash and ongoing coronavirus crisis might be making investors hesitant to buy shares, even when they look cheap.…

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Is now a good time to buy shares in National Grid?

| James J. McCombie

Following the FTSE crash, National Grid's share price looks like a buy, but I don't think it's cheap enough yet.

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Here are 5 tips to help find stock market bargains during the coronavirus crisis

| James J. McCombie

Quality companies are trading for bargain prices after the markets crashed. Here are a few pointers to help in finding…

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After a 70% post-market-crash rise, is now a good time to invest in this FTSE AIM 100 share?

| James J. McCombie

Despite an already impressive monthly gain, I believe now is a good time to invest in Fever-Tree Drinks because it…

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I think it’s worth buying BT shares now

| James J. McCombie

Despite fears of a dividend cut and years of struggle, BT Groups shares are worth buying if it can unlock…

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These are the two FTSE 100 dividend stocks I bought in April 2020

| James J. McCombie

I added two battered FTSE 100 dividend-paying stocks (and one from FTSE 250) to my portfolio because I believe they…

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Is the FTSE 100 bear market over?

| James J. McCombie

The FTSE 100 has risen and investors might be wondering if the bear market is over. I'd argue that long-term…

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Stock market crash: a share-buying opportunity I think investors shouldn’t waste

| James J. McCombie

Bear markets present an opportunity for investors to buy shares in great companies at discounted prices if they can find…

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I’d pick REITs over buy-to-let to earn income in the UK property market

| James J. McCombie

I think potential buy-to-let investors should consider investing in REITs instead to spread their risk across multiple properties and to…

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Is now a good time for ISA investors to buy stocks?

| James J. McCombie

Now is as good a time as any to buy stocks. It is far more important to participate in a…

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Is this FTSE 250 stock a market crash bargain?

| James J. McCombie

I think the National Express share price is cheap after the market crash and the company can emerge from the…

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The market has crashed, a recession is looming, and I’m adding defensive stocks to my ISA

| James J. McCombie

Defensive stocks prices tend to hold up fairly well in recessions and they typically continue to pay dividends, making them…

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The ISA deadline is Sunday. Here’s what I’d do now

| James J. McCombie

There is just one full business day left before this year's ISA deadline. Make the most of this year's allowance…

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I’d hold this outperforming FTSE share in my investment ISA through crashes and bull markets

| James J. McCombie

It's always nice to find a share that does well in bear markets and has lots of growth potential. I…

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How you can become a Stocks and Shares ISA millionaire in 25 years

| James J. McCombie

Regularly investing in a stocks and shares ISA could build a million-pound portfolio, but it will take time.

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Is a market crash the right time for FTSE investors to be buying stocks?

| James J. McCombie

Rather than cashing in investments or avoiding buying stocks during market crashes, my advice is to regularly invest as normal,…

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Can FTSE investors start cheering the end of the market crash?

| James J. McCombie

Yesterday's market rally offered bear market respite. However, it is unlikely that the market crash is over, though that does…

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Why a Cash ISA could be your biggest retirement savings mistake

| James J. McCombie

The stock market crash may have put off investors and turned them towards Cash ISAs. I think this is a…

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This FTSE stock might just take off again once the market crash is over

| James J. McCombie

The coronavirus outbreak has crashed stock markets and hit airline stocks particularly hard, but one looks better positioned to fly…

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The FTSE market crash has made this stock look cheap and I’m buying

| James J. McCombie

The stock market crash may have made bargains of some stocks. I think I've found one to buy and two…

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The FTSE stock market crash is not changing how I invest

| James J. McCombie

I think regularly investing through this stock market crash will pay off in the future because time in the market…

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I think the FTSE 100 crash has made this share a bargain buy for a Stocks and Shares ISA

| James J. McCombie

Yesterday's 10% FTSE 100 decline and what came before has dragged shares in RELX (LSE: REL) down to a price…

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FTSE 100 travel and tourism stocks have slumped, but are there any bargains to be had?

| James J. McCombie

As the FTSE 100 continues to slide I am looking at airlines as better candidates for a share price bargain…

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This FTSE growth stock looks cheap to me after the crash and is reporting earnings soon

| James J. McCombie

With the FTSE falling on coronavirus fears, Marshalls (LSE: MSHL) shares, with an impressive record of growth and dividends, now…

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The FTSE bear market is not done yet, but should investors stay away?

| James J. McCombie

Investors may be best advised to carry on as normal during a market crash and be alert to opportunities.

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Is the Lloyds share price the best banking bet for income investors?

| James J. McCombie

Lloyds (LSE: LLOY) is a worthy addition to an income-seeking portfolio. There is a margin of safety in the dividend…

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What can FTSE 100 investors learn from last week’s market crash?

| James J. McCombie

Some FTSE 100 stocks fared better than others during last week's crash and this reinforces the need to diversify your…

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The Sirius Minerals share price is down again. Here is what I would do now

| James J. McCombie

Shares in Sirius (LSE: SXX) have fallen on fears of a takeover being rejected, which could signal the end of…

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This market crash might be good for your pension if you are just getting started

| James J. McCombie

For those just starting to save for retirement, stocks and shares are cheaper now, and there is a long road…

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