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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 ‘secret’ growth stocks to watch right now

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It’s time the secret was out about these outperforming stocks.

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Should you pile into these 2 potentially millionaire-making stocks right now?

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Why I think the growth stories backing these two stocks are compelling.

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Why I’d pair this dividend champion with Rolls-Royce Holding plc

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Big dividends from this stock could complement the turnaround potential of sector peer Rolls-Royce Holding plc (LSE: RR).

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Is this Neil Woodford stock poised to turnaround along with Dignity plc?

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This stock could be on the cusp of a significant turnaround along with Dignity plc (LON: DTY)

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2 dividend and growth stocks I’d buy with £2,000 today

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Why I think these two growing firms would sit well in a diversified portfolio.

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Why I’d buy dividend stocks Taylor Wimpey plc and St James’s Place plc with £3,000 today

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Strong businesses back the big dividends at Taylor Wimpey plc (LON: TW) and St James’s Place plc (LON: STJ).

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1 stock I’d avoid along with Provident Financial plc, up 70% today

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Why I’m not tempted by Provident Financial plc (LON: PFC) or this other stock, despite their good news.

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Why the FTSE 100 could breach 22,000 by February 2028

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Something big could be about to happen with the FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX). Read on to find out more.

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1 stock I’d consider now alongside Woodford Patient Capital Trust plc

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Why I’m tempted to diversify my portfolio with these two tickers.

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Why fat dividends from Standard Life Aberdeen plc leave me cold

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Why I’m avoiding the big dividend from Standard Life Aberdeen plc (LON: SLA)

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Why fat dividends from International Consolidated Airlines Grp SA leave me cold

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Why I think the big dividend from International Consolidated Airlines Grp SA (LON: IAG) is one to avoid.

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2 attractive growth stocks that could double again

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I think these two stocks are trading well and have the potential to repeat past successes.

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Why I’m avoiding big-yielding Glencore plc and Barratt Developments plc now

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Why I’d look beyond Glencore plc (LON: GLEN) and Barratt Developments plc (LON: BDEV) for quality income and growth.

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Why I’d avoid Intercontinental Hotels Group plc today

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Why Intercontinental Hotels Group plc (LON: IHG) is a success story I’m avoiding for the time being.

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Is Reckitt Benckiser Group plc a falling star to avoid or a great buy?

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This is what I would do with Reckitt Benckiser Group plc (LON: RB) right now.

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Should you invest in banking or pharma stocks for retirement right now?

| Kevin Godbold

To me, there’s one clear winner in the banking-versus-pharma stocks debate.

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Should you pile into Boohoo.com plc, down 30% over 5 months?

| Kevin Godbold

Is there more to come from the Boohoo.com plc (LON: BOO) growth story?

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2 stocks I’d invest £1,000 in right now

| Kevin Godbold

If you are looking for decent share ideas, check out these two that reported on Thursday.

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1 defensive stock I’d buy alongside FTSE 100 peer Shire plc

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The sell-off in defensive stocks is throwing up opportunities like Shire (LON SHP) and this share.

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Should you pile into Imperial Brands plc, down 30% over 10 months?

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Why I think a compelling opportunity is developing in defensives such as Imperial Brands plc (LON: IMB).

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Should you pile into National Grid plc, down 30% over 8 months?

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Click here to find out why I believe a great opportunity is unfolding with National Grid plc (LON: NG).

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2 shares I’m poised to pounce on after this market rout

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Current volatility could present the opportunity to buy these great stocks at better prices.

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Why ‘right now’ is a great time to drip £50 a month into the FTSE 100

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Why I think we are seeing a great opportunity to invest in a FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) tracker fund.

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Why I’d avoid this 4.5% dividend yielder and buy GlaxoSmithKline plc instead

| Kevin Godbold

This 4.5% dividend yielder may look attractive, but here’s why my money would go on GlaxoSmithKline plc (LON: GSK)

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3 stocks I’m waiting to pounce on in this falling market

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There could be a big market correction on the way. This is what I’m waiting to buy...

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Should you invest in AstraZeneca plc right now?

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Could AstraZeneca plc (LON: AZN) help you invest your way to a fortune?

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Why I’d buy Royal Dutch Shell plc and Rank Group plc for their dividends and growth potential

| Kevin Godbold

I’m tempted by emerging growth at Rank Group plc (LON: RNK) and sound performance at Royal Dutch Shell plc (LON:…

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Based on Bitcoin, the Dow may be due a 30% correction…

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Why America’s Dow Jones Industrial Average (INDEXDJX: DJI) looks set to correct and what it means for investors in Britain.

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Is it finally time to return to super-stock SSE plc?

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SSE plc (LON: SSE) has a lot going for it. I reckon positive momentum could return to the stock soon.

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2 top quality and value stocks I’d buy right now

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Recent updates suggest the shares offer decent value at these quality, growing firms.

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Should you pile into IQE plc, down 15% today?

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Is IQE plc (LON: IQE)'s plummeting share price signalling an opportunity or a warning?

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One super growth stock I’d buy alongside Legal & General Group plc

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These two stocks from the wider financial sector could drive growth in your portfolio.

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2 growth and income stocks I’d buy right now

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These stocks could be part of your plan for financial independence.

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2 top dividend and momentum stocks for 2018

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2018 looks set to be another good year for these strong-performing stocks.

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2 top dividend-growing stocks for 2018

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Stop here for stocks with growing dividends, decent value and growth potential.

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2 resurgent big-dividend payers that could make you rich

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After a period in the doldrums, these firms are on the up.

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How to invest your first £5,000

| Kevin Godbold

Some will grow £5,000 to a million on the markets. Will you be one of them?

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Should I pile into Interserve plc, up 20% today?

| Kevin Godbold

Is the turnaround potential at Interserve plc (LON: IRV) worth the risk?

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How I aim to beat the FTSE 100 in 2018

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This tactic could boost my investing performance ahead of the FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) in 2018.

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Why Lloyds Banking Group plc could be flashing a warning for 2018

| Kevin Godbold

I think buying Lloyds Banking Group plc (LON: LLOY) stock for its fat dividend could be a mistake.

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