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Jon Smith

Jon is an experienced private investor from London. He specializes in macroeconomics with his articles often incorporating the state of the economy into specific stock recommendations.

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3 passive income ideas for a £100 investment each week

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Jonathan Smith outlines a couple of different passive income ideas that make use of dividend stocks within the FTSE 100…

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Are Trustpilot shares a bargain after falling 10% yesterday?

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Jonathan Smith looks at the large block trade selling Trustpilot shares yesterday, but doesn't think the 10% move is big…

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Despite a new CEO, I’m steering clear of Burberry shares. Here’s why

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Jonathan Smith explains why he thinks Burberry as a brand could lack direction with the CEO handover, and how this…

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Worried about interest rate hikes? Here’s how I’d invest £1,000 now

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Jonathan Smith explains why interest rate hikes can be bad for the stock market in general, but outlines some areas…

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1 top tech stock to buy and 1 I’d stay away from

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Jonathan Smith outlines why he thinks Oxford Nanopore is a top tech stock, but why he's not keen on Darktrace…

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2 FTSE 250 dividend stocks with 10%+ yields!

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Jonathan Smith outlines two FTSE 250 dividend stocks that offer a high dividend yield that could interest passive income investors…

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Here’s how I could make passive income from stocks without a large cash pile

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Jonathan Smith explains a couple of different ways to build up passive income from stocks even if he doesn't have…

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Here’s what’s hot in the stock market right now

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Jonathan Smith talks through key stocks that are hot right now in the FTSE 100 and FTSE 250, with strong…

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7 things I need to know before buying Lloyds shares

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Jonathan Smith runs through several points he notes that are relevant to discuss before deciding whether to buy Lloyds shares.

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3 reasons why I think the Ocado share price could fall next year

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Jonathan Smith explains that with increased competition and an elevated valuation, the Ocado share price could struggle into 2022.

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2 common traits in the best FTSE 100 stocks over the past year

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Jonathan Smith explains some of the areas that have performed well this year, and looks forward to what could be…

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Can the Cineworld share price have another run at 80p in October?

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Jonathan Smith explains why the Cineworld share price hit 80p last month, but why he doesn't think such a price…

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2 investing gems I love from Cathie Wood and Warren Buffett

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Jonathan Smith looks at advice from Warren Buffett and Cathie Wood that they both agree on, and applies it to…

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Why I’d buy NatWest shares now and hold for a decade

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Jonathan Smith explains why he likes NatWest shares due to the range of companies within the group, but notes the…

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What’s the big deal about Lightspeed Commerce shares?

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Jonathan Smith looks at the strong gains in Lightspeed Commerce shares since the IPO, but also the recent bearish report…

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3 ways to combine the best FTSE 100 stocks for both income and growth

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Jonathan Smith explains the different ratios he looks at when trying to find the best FTSE 100 stocks that have…

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My 3-step plan for buying the best renewable energy stocks

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Jonathan Smith explains the steps he'd take when trying to build a portfolio around the best renewable energy stocks right…

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How I’m trying to generate £1,000 in passive income a year from top UK dividend shares

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Jonathan Smith explains how he's picking top UK dividend shares from sustainable sectors to ensure future income payments in years…

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1 FTSE 100 dividend stock to consider buying with an ultra-high 9% yield

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Jonathan Smith explains why Persimmon could be an attractive FTSE 100 dividend stock in the property sector for his portfolio.

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Here are 3 big FTSE 100 crash risks and what I’m doing about them

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Jonathan Smith identifies his three top FTSE 100 crash risks in the short run and explains how he is dealing…

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The Camber Energy (CEI) share price dropped 50% yesterday! What’s going on?

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Jonathan Smith looks at the spectacular rise and fall of the Camber Energy share price, and whether there's room for…

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What’s the big fuss about the Oxford Nanopore share price?

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Jonathan Smith looks into the hype around the Oxford Nanopore share price and finds an innovative company with great potential.

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We’re halfway through the ISA year! Here are the top 3 lessons I’ve learnt so far

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Jonathan Smith muses over the continued impact of Covid-19, rising inflation and the importance of dividend income as he looks…

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My top 4 passive income stocks to buy now

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Jonathan Smith explains why he's targeting passive income stocks from property and banking at the moment for sustainable dividends.

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Here are my top FTSE 100 stocks to watch out for this week

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Jonathan Smith runs through the top FTSE 100 stocks he's watching this week with information on dividends, property prices and…

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Should I sell my Deliveroo shares now? No!

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Jonathan Smith talks through recent events regarding Deliveroo and why he feels further growth is brewing for Deliveroo shares.

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Why and how I’d invest £500 a month in ESG stocks

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Jonathan Smith explains how diversifying and investing regularly over time helps him stay on top of hot ESG stocks both…

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2 reasons why I’m scratching my head about the Lloyds share price

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Jonathan Smith talks about recent events including the higher bond yields and strong UK GDP data, and why it should…

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4 ways I can try to protect myself against a stock market crash

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Jonathan Smith explains what he would do within his stocks portfolio and outside of it to prepare for another potential…

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2 reasons why the Royal Mail share price fell yesterday

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Jonathan Smith explains why he thinks potential logistics disruption and declining parcels volumes are negatively impacting the Royal Mail share…

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2 top dividend stocks that I’d buy for October

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Jonathan Smith reviews two top dividend stocks with yields in excess of 5% that he's looking to buy as we…

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The NASDAQ had its worst day since March! Is the tech bubble bursting?

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Jonathan Smith talks through the reasons for the slump in the NASDAQ composite index yesterday, but doesn't think this is…

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3 ways I’d look to realise profits from my long-term FTSE 100 investments

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Jonathan Smith explains how he would look to tactically sell some of his FTSE 100 investments with the least friction…

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This FTSE 250 stock is up 100% in the last six months! Should I buy?

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Jonathan Smith runs through the exceptional growth in Future shares, as a FTSE 250 stock that he thinks could have…

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3 of the best shares to buy now with £500 each

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Jonathan Smith notes three of the best shares he'd buy now, despite the wobbles being seen in the FTSE 100…

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How I’d invest £1,000 in ultra-high-yield dividend stocks right now

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Jonathan Smith talks through why some firms that can currently be classified as ultra-high-yield dividend stocks, and how he'd go…

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Will the FTSE 100 finish higher or lower than 7,000 points by year-end?

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Jonathan Smith looks ahead at three key issues that he thinks will determine whether the FTSE 100 can finish above…

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I’ve bought Hurricane Energy (HUR) shares. Here’s why

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Jonathan Smith explains his reasons for buying Hurricane Energy shares as his latest investment, with potential signs of a turnaround…

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3 points from Warren Buffett to help me with passive dividend income

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Jonathan Smith runs through some words of wisdom from Warren Buffett and applies them to the pursuit of passive dividend…

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What does the latest SEC news mean for Coinbase shares?

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With the threat of an SEC lawsuit seeing Coinbase dropping a product launch, Jonathan Smith wonders if it's really a…

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