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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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Is it the right time to buy Hotel Chocolat Group plc?

| Kevin Godbold

Great brand, great story, but is the timing right to invest in Hotel Chocolat plc (LON: HOTC) or might a…

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Why I’d ditch this growth stock for Provident Financial plc

| Kevin Godbold

Turnaround candidate Provident Financial plc (LON: PFG) looks more attractive to me than this popular growth stock.

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Why I’d ditch Lloyds Banking Group plc to buy this dividend and growth stock

| Kevin Godbold

This small-cap dividend-paying growth stock looks set to outperform Lloyds Banking Group plc (LON: LLOY).

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2 stellar dividend growth stocks I’d buy today

| Kevin Godbold

Steady dividends and growing businesses. What’s not to like?

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2 big-dividend stocks that could send you to the poorhouse

| Kevin Godbold

Despite their big dividend payouts, I’m avoiding these two and here’s why.  

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1 FTSE 100 stock I’d dump for this growing mid-cap stock

| Kevin Godbold

I reckon this fast-growing mid-cap looks set to leave its FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) rival in the dust.

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2 turnaround small-cap stocks with big potential

| Kevin Godbold

These two stocks are turning around and look set to perform well from here.

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These small-cap growth stocks could be millionaire-makers

| Kevin Godbold

I think these two growers look set to advance further.

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Here’s my top stock to buy during September

| Kevin Godbold

This quality enterprise looks set to go much further.

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1 FTSE 100 giant I’d dump for this growing small-cap stock

| Kevin Godbold

I think this small-cap stock has greater potential for growth than one well-known FTSE 100 name (INDEXFTSE: UKX).

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Why I’d sell Diageo plc and buy Next plc

| Kevin Godbold

There’s a big reason for me to switch from Diageo plc (LON:DGE) to Next plc (LON:NXT).

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2 little-known dividend stocks I’d buy today

| Kevin Godbold

Decent dividends and low-looking valuations attract me to these two stocks.

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2 ‘under the radar’ growth and income shares

| Kevin Godbold

These little-known dividend-paying and growing firms trade with reasonable valuations.

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Why I’d dump Royal Dutch Shell plc to buy this stock

| Kevin Godbold

I think this fast-growing firm looks set to outperform Royal Dutch Shell plc (LON: RDSB).

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Fevertree Drinks plc and Just Eat plc can still make you rich

| Kevin Godbold

This is why I think there’s more to come for investors from Fevertree Drinks plc (LON: FEVR) and Just Eat…

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2 small-cap flyers that could make you brilliantly rich

| Kevin Godbold

These two stocks look poised to deliver more for investors and are well worth your research time.

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1 mid-cap stock I’d buy over Purplebricks Group plc

| Kevin Godbold

I think this fast-growing mid-cap is a safer bet than Purplebricks Group plc (LON: PURP).

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2 mid-cap stocks I’d buy in September

| Kevin Godbold

I think strategic and operational momentum looks set to drive these stocks higher.

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2 small-cap gems that could make you brilliantly rich

| Kevin Godbold

I think recent developments make these two small-cap gems compelling.

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An exciting pharma stock to consider alongside GlaxoSmithKline plc

| Kevin Godbold

GlaxoSmithKline plc (LON: GSK) would make a great pairing with this potential blockbuster growth firm.

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One FTSE 100 stock I’d buy over British American Tobacco plc

| Kevin Godbold

This defensive play makes a viable alternative to British American Tobacco plc (LON: BATS).

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Why I just bought shares in IQE plc

| Kevin Godbold

I’ve been tempted by big potential at IQE plc (LON: IQE) despite the valuation looking high.

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One banking stock I’d buy over Barclays plc

| Kevin Godbold

This challenger looks set to leave Barclays plc (LON: BARC) in the dust.

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Why I’d buy Inspired Energy plc over BT Group plc

| Kevin Godbold

I think Inspired Energy plc's (LON: INSE) growth looks more attractive than BT Group plc’s (LON: BT.A) recovery potential.

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One super dividend stock I’d buy along with AstraZeneca plc

| Kevin Godbold

This firm’s impressive finances make it a serious potential pairing in my portfolio with AstraZeneca plc (LON: AZN).

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One multi-bagging FTSE 250 stock I’d buy and one I’d avoid

| Kevin Godbold

The choice between these two FTSE 250 (INDEXFTSE:MCX) firms is clear for me.

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Why I’d buy this bargain dividend stock instead of Tesco plc

| Kevin Godbold

Forget Tesco plc (LON: TSCO) and check out this dividend darling instead!

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Why I’d dump Carillion plc to buy this stock

| Kevin Godbold

This steady business looks set to outperform troubled Carillion plc (LON: CLLN)

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2 growth stocks I’d buy in August

| Kevin Godbold

Good results suggest ongoing potential for these growing firms.

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Why I’d buy Legal & General Group plc right now

| Kevin Godbold

Strong operational momentum at Legal & General Group plc (LON: LGEN) looks set to drive further returns.

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2 FTSE 100 shares I’d buy today

| Kevin Godbold

These 2 interesting FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) shares are worth further investigation right now.

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One FTSE 250 mid-cap stock I’d buy in August

| Kevin Godbold

Look here for a steady, rising dividend and unexciting share price movements!

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One rising mid-cap I’d buy and one I’d avoid

| Kevin Godbold

Here's a choice between strong operational momentum versus a recovery play that may not recover.

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Avoiding Carillion plc 2 years ago was right for me and it’s still right now

| Kevin Godbold

Why, despite Carillion plc’s (LON: CLLN) recovery potential, Kevin Godbold is avoiding the stock.

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2 hot value shares with the potential to boost your retirement fund

| Kevin Godbold

Reasonable valuations could serve investors well with these steady-looking firms.

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2 top growth shares to consider right now

| Kevin Godbold

Positive forward guidance looks set to drive these shares higher.

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These promising small-caps could boost your retirement fund

| Kevin Godbold

These expanding firms look set to outgrow their small-cap status over time.

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This stock could have it all!

| Kevin Godbold

If you're looking for income and value, plus recovery and growth potential, check out this stock.

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2 fast rising FTSE 250 shares I’d buy today

| Kevin Godbold

Strong momentum looks set to continue at these two firms.

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2 hot dividend shares I’d buy today

| Kevin Godbold

These dividend dynamos look set to deliver more from here.

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