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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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2 top ESG stocks to buy in September

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Jonathan Smith outlines his preferred top ESG stocks for the coming month, looking closer at GlaxoSmithKline and AVEVA.

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The AMC share price jumped 20% yesterday. Here’s what I’m doing

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Jonathan Smith notes the impressive one-day gain of the AMC share price, but thinks the potential short squeeze occurring is…

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3 reasons why I’d buy the FTSE 100 dip now to make long-term profits

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Jonathan Smith explains why he can use the recent dips in the FTSE 100 to his advantage when building his…

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I think Glencore shares could be a great buy right now. Here’s why

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After strong half-year results and his personal view of higher commodity prices, Jonathan Smith explains his view on Glencore shares.

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The Morrisons share price jumps on fresh takeover news. Here’s my take on it

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With the Morrisons share price jumping again after a new bid is made, Jonathan Smith explains why he's started to…

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The Ocado share price: is this the beginning of another rally?

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After a jump higher in the Ocado share price over the past month, Jonathan Smith explains why he doesn't think…

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2 stock tips from Warren Buffett that I’m using to boost my returns

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Jonathan Smith explains how he's using wisdom from Warren Buffett on stocks to remain patient during volatility and build a…

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Best stocks to buy now: why I’d invest for both income and growth

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By filtering strong historical price returns with an attractive dividend yield, Jonathan Smith tries to find the best stocks to…

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Deliveroo shares are climbing close to 400p! How high could it go this year?

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Jonathan Smith looks at the 56% gain in Deliveroo shares over the past three months and sees further upside if…

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GameStop (GME) share price: is this the end of the road?

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Jonathan Smith explains how he thinks the GameStop share price could be under pressure as the market moves on to…

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The Anglo American share price is down 10% today! Should I buy the dip?

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Jonathan Smith notes the reasons for the sharp fall in the Anglo American share price and looks to see whether…

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The FTSE 100 is down 178 points so far today! Here’s what’s going on

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With the FTSE 100 down almost 2.5% today, Jonathan Smith explains the reasons behind it and what he would do…

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How I can use penny stocks to help generate income now and in the future

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Even with most of the focus on the growth opportunities, Jonathan Smith explains how an income investor can still find…

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2 top dividend stocks to buy in September with £1,000

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Jonathan Smith reviews Admiral Group and National Grid as top dividend stocks that he might buy to try to beat…

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FTSE 100 stocks: where I’d invest £5,000 to try and double my money by 2026

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Jonathan Smith looks for FTSE 100 stocks in financial services, renewable energy and healthcare as the trends he likes over…

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Argo Blockchain shares: with Bitcoin rallying, is now the time to buy?

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With a recent resumption of the rally in Bitcoin, Argo Blockchain shares are also lifting. Jonathan Smith examines the correlation…

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Is Cineworld the best penny stock for me to buy right now?

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Despite the Cineworld share price being below £1, Jonathan Smith explains why he has concerns about calling it his best…

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Passive income ideas: why dividend stocks remain my favourite way to bank cash

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With low minimum investment size and flexibility on the yield chosen, Jonathan Smith explains why he likes dividend shares as…

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Are Royal Mail shares a buy after falling 10% in the last month?

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Royal Mail shares have seen a dip as part of the longer-term rally, making Jonathan Smith question whether it's worth…

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Inflation-beating investments: 2 stocks I’d consider buying right now

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With inflation running above the Bank of England's 2% target rate, Jonathan Smith explains some stocks he'd look to buy…

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3 reasons why the IAG share price could head higher by year end

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Jonathan Smith explains several reasons why the IAG share price could head higher into the end of the year, but…

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Why and how I’d buy £500 worth of the top dividend stocks each month

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Jonathan Smith explains how he can put a steady stream of money into top dividend stocks to provide him solid…

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I’m going bargain hunting: 3 FTSE 100 stocks I’m thinking of buying right now

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Jonathan Smith looks for FTSE 100 stocks with a relatively low P/E ratio and a negative share price return, to…

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Stock market boom: 3 signs we could be heading towards a golden recovery

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With many positive half-year results and an economy in the recovery stage, Jonathan Smith thinks a stock market boom could…

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2 FTSE 100 stocks to buy that are up 50% over the past year

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Jonathan Smith notes two FTSE 100 stocks with a strong track record, and highlights potential further growth due to positive…

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The SSE share price is soaring! Should I buy shares now?

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After the news broke of an activist fund buying shares, the SSE share price is moving higher. Jonathan Smith talks…

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With £2,000, I’d buy these top UK stocks for income and growth

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Jonathan Smith talks through some of his top UK stocks that offer both a dividend and have given a positive…

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£1,000 to invest? Here’s how I’d beat inflation with top dividend stocks

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With inflation in the UK at 2.5%, Jonathan Smith explains how he can use top dividend stocks to try to…

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Renewable energy stocks: here’s where I’d invest £1,000 right now

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With renewable energy stocks becoming increasingly popular, Jonathan Smith outlines some favourite shares from this area that he'd buy.

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3 reasons why the Rolls-Royce share price jumped 10% last week

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Jonathan Smith explains several reasons behind the move higher in the Rolls-Royce share price last week, including the half-year results.

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3 of my top ideas to boost my Stocks and Shares ISA returns this year

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Jonathan Smith talks through ideas for his Stocks and Shares ISA, including making use of idle cash and reinvesting dividend…

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Top dividend shares: how I’m aiming to make 4 figures a year in passive income

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Jonathan Smith explains why he needs to look at how top dividend shares fit in with his overall income portfolio…

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The Savills share price is rocketing higher! Is it the hottest UK property stock right now?

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After the Savills share price jumped 7.7% yesterday, Jonathan Smith looks to see whether it's becoming overvalued or is still…

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Post-pandemic stocks: here’s where I’m looking to invest £2,000

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Jonathan Smith explains how he's planning on splitting up £2,000 into a mix of value and defensive shares when looking…

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What’s going on with the Metro Bank share price?

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With the Metro Bank share price down heavily over the past couple of years, Jonathan Smith looks at whether the…

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4 reasons why I’d invest £1,000 right now into FTSE 100 stocks

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From dividend potential to relative value versus other markets, Jonathan Smith explains why he thinks FTSE 100 stocks are a…

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Could Lloyds shares be a top FTSE 100 dividend pick?

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Jonathan Smith explains how the 2.65% dividend yield currently offered by Lloyds shares is just a start for what could…

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The BAE share price is flying and I think it could go higher. Here’s why

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Jonathan Smith runs through why the BAE share price is up 10% in the past month, along with why he's…

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4 cheap UK dividend shares to buy now

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Jonathan Smith looks for cheap UK dividend shares that have seen a falling share price or a low P/E ratio…

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Top growth stocks: here’s how much I could have in a decade by investing £500 a month

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By targeting a growth rate and a regular amount for investing, Jonathan Smith shows how he could end up with…

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