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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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5 FTSE 100 stocks I’d buy now despite market jitters

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Jonathan Smith identifies FTSE 100 stocks with low exposure to China, low-risk debt and defensive elements to help him in…

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Rolls-Royce and IAG shares soar this week! Here’s what I’ll do

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Jonathan Smith takes a look at Rolls-Royce and IAG shares, two of the top performing stocks from yesterday despite the…

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3 reasons I’d buy top dividend stocks now for long-term income

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Jonathan Smith explains why he likes the look of investing in top dividend stocks at the moment, especially when assessing…

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How I’d invest £2,000 in defensive FTSE 100 stocks right now

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With some concern about the future, Jonathan Smith explains how he would look for (and invest in) defensive FTSE 100…

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The FTSE 100 has dropped below 7,000 points! Here are 3 reasons why

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With a slump in the FTSE 100 late last week, Jonathan Smith looks into some of the main drivers behind…

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Should I buy Tesco shares now, even if we get another market crash?

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Jonathan Smith explains how buying Tesco share as a defensive stock could help his portfolio weather any potential upcoming storms.

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Should I buy easyJet shares following a volatile couple of weeks?

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Jonathan Smith runs through the impact of the recent rights issue, trading update, and takeover bid on easyJet shares.

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If I’d invested £1,000 in Royal Mail shares a year ago, here’s how much it would be worth today

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After returning over 100% in the past year, Jonathan Smith runs the numbers on Royal Mail shares, but questions if…

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FTSE 100 review: Ashtead shares rally on results but mining companies struggle

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Jonathan Smith reviews the FTSE 100 today, noting gains for Ashtead Group on good results but also concern over a…

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2 of the best UK shares I’m thinking of buying with spare cash

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Jonathan Smith explains why he thinks both St. James's Place and B&M are two of the best UK shares to…

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Here are 2 pros and cons of buying penny stocks

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Jonathan Smith runs through some of the points he weighs up before deciding whether to invest in a penny stock…

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Dividend stocks: 4 things I wish I’d known as a beginner

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Jonathan Smith explains several key points relating to dividend stocks and what he looks for today that he wishes he'd…

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What’s going on with the Barclays share price?

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Jonathan Smith explains why he think the Barclays share price has been flat in recent months, despite good longer-term growth.

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Here are 2 FTSE 250 dividend stocks with yields above 5%

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When looking for attractive income stars, Jonathan Smith eyes up two FTSE 250 dividend stocks he thinks are worth him…

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Why I wouldn’t always buy the highest-yielding dividend stocks for passive income

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Jonathan Smith explains why he's cautious when he sees a FTSE 100 dividend stock with an unusually high yield up…

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4 points to help me drip feed £500 a month into the FTSE 100

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Jonathan Smith explains several key points that he would use when trying to invest in the FTSE 100 on a…

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Darktrace shares: ahead of results next week, here’s why I’m still staying away

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Jonathan Smith struggles to see value in Darktrace shares after the 100% rally in three months, based on the competitive…

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Covid-19 stocks: here’s where I’d invest in case we see the virus flare up again

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Jonathan Smith discusses the key trends and sectors where he thinks he can find Covid-19 defensive stocks in case things…

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With £1,000, here’s how I can create passive dividend income via the FTSE 100

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Jonathan Smith explains what type of stocks he would pick and how he would divide his £1,000 up when trying…

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What happened in the stock market today

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Jonathan Smith talks through the best and worst performers in the stock market today, along with explaining why the FTSE…

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Argo Blockchain shares: after the crypto crash yesterday, what should I do?

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With a mini-crash in cryptocurrency yesterday, Jonathan Smith considers why Argo Blockchain shares followed suit and what he's doing now.

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Why are Lloyds shares losing momentum?

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Jonathan Smith explains why Lloyds shares have dipped 10% over the past three months, and why he thinks there are…

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3 of my favourite stocks to buy for passive dividend income

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Jonathan Smith explains why he likes stocks that offer him reliable passive dividend income, and offers some specific firms he…

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3 ways I’m trying to increase my income from top dividend stocks

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Jonathan Smith explains how factors such as the rate of cash generation and the payout ratio can help him to…

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Why I’m running a mile from the Helium One (HE1) share price

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Jonathan Smith explains why he's staying away from the Helium One share price after disappointing exploration project results.

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After a £729m special payout, should I buy this FTSE 100 stock for future potential?

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With a large special payout due to shareholders in September, Jonathan Smith looks at Melrose as a FTSE 100 stock…

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3 FTSE 100 stocks to buy in September

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Jonathan Smith explains the FTSE 100 stocks he's looking at right now for capital growth or dividend potential due to…

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Why did the Barratt Developments share price fall despite strong results?

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Jonathan Smith reviews the impact of full-year results on the Barratt Developments share price, as well as looking forward to…

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Stocks and Shares ISA ideas: 4 firms I think could do well in September onwards

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Jonathan Smith eyes up stocks from the oil and renewable energy sector that could make good additions to his Stocks…

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Top dividend shares: why making £500 income a month isn’t beyond reach

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Jonathan Smith explains how he would go about trying to make £500 in passive income from investing in top dividend…

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High-growth stocks: how I’m trying to make above average returns

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By looking at specific high-growth stocks within promising sectors for the future, Jonathan Smith explains how he could boost his…

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Why I think IG Group shares could be the next big thing

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Due to the high profit margins and strong new client growth, Jonathan Smith is positive on IG Group shares and…

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Could the Tesla share price hit $1,000 by the end of this year?

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Jonathan Smith presents the case both for and against the Tesla share price reaching $1,000 by the end of the…

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2 reasons to get excited about the Aston Martin share price

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Jonathan Smith explains how the rebound in customer demand and the detailed strategy going forward could help the Aston Martin…

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The best UK stocks to buy now for a high-inflation market

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By looking for companies with low debt along with strong product demand, Jonathan Smith picks his best UK stocks to…

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UK stock market bargains: I’d buy these FTSE 100 dividend shares today

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Jonathan Smith runs through some dividend shares that he thinks are stock market bargains given their dividend cover and attractive…

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3 reasons why I’m staying away from the Just Eat share price

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Jonathan Smith explains some risks he sees with the Just Eat share price, including dropping out of the FTSE 100…

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If I was opening a Stocks and Shares ISA today, here’s how I’d invest my money

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Jonathan Smith explains how he'd go about deciding how much to invest and where specifically to invest with his Stocks…

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Are Wizz Air shares the best aviation pick in the market right now?

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Jonathan Smith runs through his positive outlook for Wizz Air shares and compares the firm to competitor IAG.

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How I can build a passive income with 7%+ high-dividend-yield stocks

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Even with the higher risk involved, Jonathan Smith explains how he can still make good levels of passive income from…

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