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Kevin Godbold

Iā€™m an investment writer and investor focusing on the London stock market. I run my own pension fund and ISA accounts after a career in management and engineering, which included building up a business from scratch and selling it a few years later.

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Forget gold! Iā€™d build a fortune with shares following the stock market crash

| Kevin Godbold

Ten years from now, the shares youā€™ve bought today following the stock market crash may prove to have been great…

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Stock market crash: Iā€™d follow Warren Buffett and buy good-value shares to make a million

| Kevin Godbold

The stock market crash has prompted many to hunt for cheap shares. But Warren Buffett thinks ā€œbuying cheap businesses is…

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A 3-step plan to become an ISA millionaire starting with this stock market crash

| Kevin Godbold

Becoming an ISA millionaire not an unobtainable goal because there are an estimated 1,000 people in the UK with an…

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Alongside GlaxoSmithKline, Iā€™d buy this FTSE share to make a million

| Kevin Godbold

When it comes to searching for shares to make a million, I reckon the healthcare sector is a well-stocked hunting…

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Is the FTSE 100ā€™s BP now an unmissable bargain share?

| Kevin Godbold

BP could be an unmissable bargain share as the company steps up its transformation programme. I think the future looks…

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Why I reckon this FTSE 100 dividend champion is one of the best UK shares to buy now

| Kevin Godbold

This FTSE 100 giant could be one of the best UK shares to buy now because the business has produced…

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Is the Barclays share price now too cheap to ignore?

| Kevin Godbold

This is what Iā€™d do about the Barclays share price as City analysts forecast a robust earnings recovery and the…

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Should Millennials invest in the stock market right now?

| Kevin Godbold

Hereā€™s a compelling reason for Millennials to invest in the stock market. You have a big advantage and Iā€™d say,…

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Why I reckon these could be some of the best UK shares to buy now

| Kevin Godbold

When it comes to hunting down the best UK shares to buy now, here are a few Iā€™d consider to…

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Are we seeing a slow-motion second stock market crash right now?

| Kevin Godbold

Forget a hard second stock market crash, we could be seeing an opportunity to buy cheaper shares unfolding slowly before…

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Stock market crash: Iā€™d buy cheap UK shares to make a million like Warren Buffett

| Kevin Godbold

I reckon the stock market crash may have created ideal conditions to help us begin to make a million from…

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No savings at 40? You really do have time to invest and retire as an ISA millionaire

| Kevin Godbold

I reckon you can invest in shares like todayā€™s ISA millionaires to build your own seven-figure retirement pot. Even if…

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Stock market crash: Iā€™d invest Ā£5k in this UK FTSE share to make a million in an ISA

| Kevin Godbold

Since the market crash, I reckon this stock would make a decent building block in my quest to invest my…

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Are Greggsā€™ shares now an unmissable bargain?

| Kevin Godbold

With sales at 72% of 2019ā€™s revenue, the business is bouncing back. I reckon Greggs' shares could now be too…

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Second stock market crash! How Iā€™d use it to make a million like Warren Buffett

| Kevin Godbold

I reckon following Buffettā€™s strategy can help anyone to invest their way to a million. And a second stock market…

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Forget Lloyds Bank shares! Iā€™d buy this FTSE 100 5% yielder instead

| Kevin Godbold

Why I reckon Lloyds Banking shares come nowhere near the attractions of this steady FTSE 100 5% yielder, whose stock…

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Best UK shares to buy now? Why Iā€™d go for these

| Kevin Godbold

The primary risk of sitting on the sidelines is you could miss the next stock market rally, and I reckon…

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This thing could put a rocket under the ASOS share price

| Kevin Godbold

Hereā€™s a compelling reason why there could be a powerful tailwind behind the ASOS share price. Iā€™m watching it like…

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This thing could drive the stock market higher: FTSE shares Iā€™d buy now

| Kevin Godbold

There are many FTSE shares Iā€™d buy now because I reckon this powerful effect looks set to drive the stock…

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Down more than 10% today! Is it time to pounce on this stunning growth share?

| Kevin Godbold

This growth share just reported sales and earnings ahead of market expectations and is ā€œcautiously optimisticā€ about the current financial…

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Why Iā€™d buy these 2 top FTSE 100 shares for August and beyond

| Kevin Godbold

If you're shopping for investments, make sure you consider these two top FTSE 100 shares still trading below their February…

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I think this 3% growing dividend yield could be one of the safest around

| Kevin Godbold

Good trading and a strong order book see this company well placed to beat even todayā€™s cracking results. Iā€™d buy…

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The Tesco share price: Iā€™d take this action right now

| Kevin Godbold

After rebounding around 20%, the Tesco share price has dropped back to near its coronavirus low. This is what Iā€™d…

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Why Iā€™d ignore this survey and hunt for quality shares to buy right now

| Kevin Godbold

If you focus on high-quality underlying businesses and a long investment holding period, there are some tempting quality shares to…

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Why I reckon housebuilder and property shares just became more attractive

| Kevin Godbold

Buoyant demand and firm prices in the property market confound expectations of a coronavirus-induced slump. Iā€™d buy housebuilder and property…

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Why I reckon a stock market surge may be coming

| Kevin Godbold

The potential for a stock market surge makes me an enthusiastic buyer of good-quality shares right now. Hereā€™s how it…

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Second stock market crash: will it really begin in July as this man predicts?

| Kevin Godbold

There may soon be a second stock market crash in 2020 according to this charting expert. Hereā€™s a strategy to…

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Should you buy these top FTSE 100 rising shares?

| Kevin Godbold

Does the strength of these top FTSE 100 rising shares make them worthy of further research with a view to…

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Forget buy-to-let! Iā€™d buy this unique property share instead

| Kevin Godbold

With a low-looking valuation and an ā€œexcitingā€ opportunity ahead in a growing sector, Iā€™d buy this unique property share right…

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Is it too late for a V-shaped recovery? Hereā€™s how Iā€™d invest in shares now

| Kevin Godbold

I reckon thereā€™s a big opportunity unfolding in the stock market. I plan to take advantage of it whether we…

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Hereā€™s a fast-moving consumer goods stock Iā€™d avoid and what Iā€™d buy instead

| Kevin Godbold

Iā€™m a big fan of fast-moving consumer goods companies but Iā€™ve found a company in the sector whose shares Iā€™d…

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I reckon this indicator signals a global economic recovery ahead. Iā€™d buy shares now

| Kevin Godbold

If you knew for certain of a global economic recovery ahead, which shares would you buy? This indicator suggests it's…

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Hunting for the best UK shares to buy now? Iā€™d start with these

| Kevin Godbold

Why I reckon these stocks could prove to be some of the best UK shares to buy now. Iā€™m watching…

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Forget the National Lottery and Bitcoin! I reckon shares are a better way to get rich

| Kevin Godbold

I reckon a carefully managed programme of investment in quality shares is a surer and better way to get rich.…

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Ā£100 a month to invest? Iā€™d go for a Stocks and Shares ISA starting right now

| Kevin Godbold

Why I think compounding gains in a Stocks and Shares ISA could be a good route to a comfortable financial…

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No savings at 50? I reckon these tips can help you retire rich with shares

| Kevin Godbold

When it comes to shares, it pays to focus on the quality of the underlying enterprise and its opportunities. Do…

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Why this billionaire hedge fund investor sees a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity

| Kevin Godbold

Even super-rich, successful investors can see a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity in the markets. Hereā€™s how Iā€™d aim to take advantage of…

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Forget gold! Hereā€™s how Ā£20k could make you a million with shares

| Kevin Godbold

Hereā€™s why I'd shun gold and aim to make a million with shares backed by solid underlying businesses that can…

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Why I think housebuilder shares look poised to outperform the market

| Kevin Godbold

Recent bullish updates from some housebuilding companies make me optimistic they can outperform the market. Iā€™d buy shares in the…

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This shareā€™s 100%+ rebound may just be the beginning. Hereā€™s what Iā€™d do now

| Kevin Godbold

This companyā€™s long-term outlook is positive. And I reckon operations will recover and grow over time. Hereā€™s what Iā€™d do…

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