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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 dividend growers for 2017

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Kevin Godbold hunts for reliable dividend growers for his SIPP.

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Edward Roskill’s 4 tenets for successful investing

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Here are four ways to potentially prosper with investing during 2017 and beyond.

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The best lesson I ever learnt about investing

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This method could serve you well for 2017 and beyond.

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3 lucrative steps to power investing gains

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These three steps could help drive you forward in 2017 and beyond.

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How Britvic plc, BTG plc and Tasty plc look set to resurge in 2017

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Can Britvic plc (LON: BVIC), BTG plc (LON: BTG) and Tasty plc (LON: TAST) power upwards from here?

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Is it too late to buy 2016’s winners?

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Can Tesco plc (LON: TSCO), Wolseley plc (LON: WOS) and 3i Group plc (LON: III) continue to power upwards?

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2 income stocks with rising yields for December and beyond

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We could be seeing a decent buying opportunity with these two dividend-growing stalwarts.

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Iomart Group plc, Northgate plc and RWS Holdings plc could be 2017’s best income stocks

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These firms’ growing dividends look set to drive total investor returns in 2017 and beyond.

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2 defensive stocks looking attractive since recent falls

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These defensive dividend growers are on sale.

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How AB Dynamics plc looks set to outperform Sirius Minerals plc

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If you like Sirius Minerals plc (LON: SXX), you’ll love AB Dynamics plc (LON: ABDP).

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The winners and losers from the Autumn Statement

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How does the Chancellor’s autumn statement change the investing landscape?

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3 reasons to retire early (and how to do it)

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Financial retirement could be closer than you think if you do this.

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The supreme characteristic to look for in shares

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This thing provides protection against the downside and drives the upside.

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How GlaxoSmithKline plc’s first-mover advantage could power future profits

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GlaxoSmithkline plc (LON: GSK) could be looking at its next blockbuster.

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3 top FTSE 100 shares for 2017 and beyond

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These firms have decent prospects for the long term and the short term.

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5 lucrative steps to get you to a million

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Do this and you could accelerate your journey to a million and beyond.

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Could Lifetime ISAs seriously damage your wealth?

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LISAs look like a great opportunity for the well-prepared, younger investor.

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3 of the FTSE 100’s best ‘value’ shares

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If you believe world economies are about to turn up, why not place your bets here?

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Trump-induced share weakness is an opportunity with these 2 firms

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Do this and Trump’s victory could help drive your stock market success.

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The FTSE 100’s ‘secret’ growth share

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Investors may be overlooking this FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) gem.

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How I’d invest £10,000 right now

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If you want to invest your way to a million, read this.

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What Donald Trump’s victory means for investing

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How you could turn Trump’s victory into your own investing win.

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How long will it take Lloyds Banking Group plc’s shares to recover?

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Read this if you're contemplating an investment in Lloyds Banking Group plc (LON: LLOY).

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Why Footsie weakness is good news for investors

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Do this and you can turn market setbacks into long-term gains.

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2 firms to retire on

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Here’s an elegant strategy for a financially worry-free retirement.

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Why I’d drop Tesco plc and BP plc right now

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There could be trouble ahead for Tesco plc (LON: TSCO) and BP plc (LON: BP) shareholders.

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2 firms to hold until you retire and beyond

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Brexit looks like a sideshow for these enduring businesses.

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Why Neil Woodford is unfazed by inflation and sterling’s plunge

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The great investor sees plenty of opportunity ahead with shares.

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Half a million could be all you need to retire happy

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Why you don’t need a million to retire comfortably.

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2 firms to hold until you retire

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Brexit looks like a sideshow for these businesses.

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2 firms for your buy-and-forget investment money

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Brexit seems unlikely to hurt business for these companies.

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Will Shingrix be GlaxoSmithKline plc’s next blockbuster?

| Kevin Godbold

Why GlaxoSmithKline plc (LON: GSK) looks set to deliver income and capital appreciation for investors.

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Will Shell power past 2,500? And what then?

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Should you invest in Royal Dutch Shell plc (LON: RDSB) as it closes in on 2,500p?

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More predictions of a British slowdown but here’s what you can do

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These three firms look set to thrive as we progress through the Brexit process.

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Why these 2 hospitality firms look set to surge

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The future looks bright for these growing firms in the hospitality sector.

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I can’t ignore this trending stock much longer

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Growth, value and trending. What is there to dislike about this firm?

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The trending stock making itself hard to ignore

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Growth, value and trending. What is there to dislike about this firm?

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Is there more to come as the FTSE 100 sets a record high?

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As the FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) pushes higher, should you buy, sell or hold?

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Is IQE plc worth some of your ARM Holdings winnings?

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IQE plc (LON: IQE) could be transforming into a low-rated growth company.

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2 Neil Woodford picks for a challenging economic environment

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Despite macroeconomic challenges ahead, Neil Woodford thinks these two stocks will do well.

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