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Kevin Godbold

I’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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2 top FTSE 100 shares I’d buy right now despite the market sell-off

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Here are two resilient FTSE 100 stocks with big dividend yields at the top of my watch list.

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3 FTSE 100 shares I reckon look set to outperform their index

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My expectation is that these three FTSE 100 stocks will climb out of their holes and exceed previous highs.

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I’d invest £500 per month in a Stocks & Shares ISA like this

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Here are the potentially life-changing shares and investments I’d choose right now.

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Warren Buffett shows us 2 ways we can aim for a million from shares

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This stock market is awash with opportunity. I’d start investing like this to make a fortune.

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Why I’d buy shares in this dividend-raising FTSE 250 company in these weak markets

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I reckon this stock’s long record of growth will continue, despite recent market challenges.

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2 high-quality FTSE 100 shares I’d buy right now

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My guess is that when the COVID-19 coronavirus fades from our collective consciousness, these two stocks will be making new…

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Why I think this multi-bagging stock could bag again in the years ahead

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This stock looks well-placed to benefit from the UK government’s intention to increase investment in the nation’s infrastructure.

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Forget Barclays! I’d invest in this share, up 10% today

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Demand for this company’s offering is strong, and growth is on the agenda. I also like the 4.3% dividend yield!

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2 high-quality FTSE 100 shares I’d buy as the coronavirus sell-off worsens

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In these markets, I’m working hard to identify shares with strong underlying businesses.

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Why savvy investors could make their fortunes from this market correction

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Why I reckon that now is the time to go to work with shares. Here’s how I’d proceed.

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Why I’d avoid this dividend-raising FTSE 250 stock and what I’d buy instead

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This company just raised its dividend for the 17th consecutive time. But I see a problem.

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New to investing? Here’s why your timing could be perfect!

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It’s a great time to begin investing in shares, and the FTSE 100 index is a vehicle I’d choose to…

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Warren Buffett’s advice on how to handle a 50% drop in the markets

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If you follow Warren Buffett’s advice in these weaker markets, you could do well with shares. Here’s how.

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Lloyds is down big and the yield is high. Is it time to buy?

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Bargepole or bargain? This is what I’m doing about shares in Lloyds Banking Group (LON: LLOY) right now.

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The gathering storm: should I ditch all my shares?

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As the news flow regarding COVID-19 and economic disruption intensifies, this is what I’m doing with shares and what I’m…

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Should we follow Jim Cramer and buy shares now like Buffett? Here’s what I reckon

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Here’s why I’d follow Jim Cramer’s nuanced advice about investing in the stock market right now.

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UP today! This FTSE 250 stock is evolving and here’s why I’m tempted to buy

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Sustainable growth is on the agenda with this dividend-paying company operating in a strong and defensive niche.

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Is the third stage of this market correction imminent? I’d do this with shares right now

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Here’s how I’d handle a further low in the stock market, if it comes.

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Is the FTSE 100’s Legal & General a bargain stock, or is the big dividend a warning?

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Share price down, profits and dividend up with a positive outlook. What’s not to like? This is what I reckon.

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How I’d invest in shares after the FTSE 100’s dramatic declines

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With the US Federal Reserve cutting its benchmark interest rate, this is what I’d do next with shares

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Would shares in Greggs be a decent buy in these markets? Here’s what I think

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I reckon Greggs (LON: GRG) is a great growth and dividend stock, powered by strong cash flow. Here’s what I’d…

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Why Jim Cramer is buying stocks in these markets and maybe we should too!

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Jim Cramer is buying up stocks at present, but there are some sectors he's avoiding too.

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Why I’d invest £3,000 in a FTSE 100 index tracker and never sell

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How a FTSE 100 index tracker fund could knock spots off cash savings!

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This money advice could help make you truly rich

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Do you want to be wealthy or rich? Here’s how you can achieve both!  

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In these falling markets, I’d snap up stocks like this FTSE 100 stalwart

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This dividend-growing FTSE 100 company issued a positive outlook today. I’m ready to pounce on the stock.

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I’d buy shares in this FTSE 100 dividend champion right now and hold for 10 years

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In these plunging markets, I’d look at this share with a view to buying and holding for the long term.

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Here’s a dividend-growing share I’d buy right now in these fallen markets

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Despite a recent plunge in the share price, the outlook for this business is positive and cash flow has been…

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Why I’d buy shares in this FTSE 250 recovery play with a big dividend

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Here's why I reckon emerging faster growth from online and international activities could turn this stock around.

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Why I’m watching this fast-growing pharmaceutical stock

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Headline figures up, share price down. Why I’m cautious about this stock even though it looks attractive at first glance.

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Hold your nerve! Why Warren Buffett’s not selling his stocks and neither should we

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Why scary news headlines are no reason to sell out of shares, but falling markets could present us with opportunity.

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Why I’d buy this FTSE 100 stock as it continues its 27-year record of dividend growth

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This FTSE 100 stalwart is bucking the trend of the general market and moving up today. I’m bullish on the…

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3 reasons why I’m avoiding buy-to-let property in 2020

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Here’s why I think the opportunity with shares trumps that of buy-to-let property.

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Forget gold and Bitcoin! In 2020, I’d invest £20k to make a million like this

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We could be about to move into a new period of sustained prosperity. I’d capitalise on the opportunity like this.

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Don’t forget the State Pension! But I’d do this as well for a happy financial retirement

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You could propel yourself to a happy financial retirement like this.

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Want to retire in comfort? 2 FTSE 100 dividend shares I’d buy for a passive income

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If you pick the right shares, a strong stream of passive income could be yours for the taking.

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How I’d invest £500 a month in an ISA during 2020

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Three ways to make regular investments work hard for you.

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Does this plunging FTSE 100 stock offer good value now?

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Here’s what I’d do about this tempting FTSE 100 share price and its recovery potential.

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The small-cap stock I’d shun and the FTSE 100 dividend star I’d pile into

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Despite this small-cap’s 13% plunge, I’d avoid the shares and load up with this big-dividend-paying FTSE 100 company.

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I reckon there’s a tailwind behind this FTSE 250 stock and its big dividend

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This company appears to be operating in an area of the market that’s gaining traction.

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For the 2020s, could Lloyds Bank be the investment of the decade?

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Can you afford to miss this juicy, rising dividend?

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