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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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How to survive an inflation shock

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The Bank of England says inflation is on the way. Here's what you can do.

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Investing in banks is like playing financial Russian roulette

| Kevin Godbold

Judging by the Bank of England’s actions, Lloyds Banking Group plc (LON: LLOY) and its peers are dangerous.

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3 big lessons from the millionaires in my life

| Kevin Godbold

Do this and you can build wealth like the richest people I know

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2 growing FTSE 100 firms to consider now

| Kevin Godbold

Growth can be a compelling component of value as with these two FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) stalwarts.

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Will Sirius Minerals plc plunge like 88 Energy Limited?

| Kevin Godbold

Here’s a way to play the volatility with Sirius Minerals plc (LON: SXX) and 88 Energy Limited (LON: 88E).

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Neil Woodford’s market-thrashing calculation

| Kevin Godbold

Do this and you could enjoy total returns as high as Neil Woodford’s.

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Why Jim Cramer is sweet on Diageo plc

| Kevin Godbold

The USA’s Mad Money host, Jim Cramer, sees three ways for Diageo plc (LON: DGE) to deliver for investors.

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Is it time to back Big Oil for the long haul?

| Kevin Godbold

Should you buy shares in Royal Dutch Shell plc (LON: RDSB) and BP (LON: BP) plc right now?

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Read this first before investing in Lloyds Banking Group plc

| Kevin Godbold

Further shocking truths about Lloyds Banking Group plc (LON: LLOY).

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Should I sell everything?

| Kevin Godbold

Should I sell all my shares as the British Chambers of Commerce downgrades its UK growth forecasts?

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How to become a millionaire on an average salary

| Kevin Godbold

Take these steps consistently and a million could be closer than you think.

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Aldi and Lidl overtake WM Morrison Supermarkets plc

| Kevin Godbold

Should you sell WM Morrison Supermarkets plc (LON: MRW) as Aldi and Lidl beat the firm to fourth place?

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How safe is National Grid plc’s dividend?

| Kevin Godbold

Are dividends built to endure at National Grid plc (LON: NG), or is trouble ahead?

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Should you buy Churchill China plc or HSS Hire Group plc after today’s results?

| Kevin Godbold

Today’s interims reveal progress for Churchill China plc (LON: CHH) and HSS Hire Group plc (LON: HSS).

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How safe is GlaxoSmithKline plc’s dividend?

| Kevin Godbold

Are dividends built to endure at GlaxoSmithKline plc (LON: GSK), or is trouble ahead?

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How safe is J Sainsbury plc’s dividend?

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Are dividends built to endure at J Sainsbury plc (LON: SBRY), or is trouble ahead?

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3 shares with post-referendum momentum

| Kevin Godbold

These three firms have decent fundamentals, reasonable valuations and momentum.

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How to invest in the next outperforming growth star

| Kevin Godbold

A strategy for capturing the big movers can be lucrative.

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Is it time to buy the housebuilders’ shares?

| Kevin Godbold

House builders’ shares are rising. Should you hop aboard?

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Can we still be sure of Shell?

| Kevin Godbold

Is dependable Royal Dutch Shell (LON: RDSB) still one to never sell?

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Are these 3 shares too good to miss?

| Kevin Godbold

Check out three shares with decent dividends and recovery potential.

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Has Christmas come early for the FTSE 100?

| Kevin Godbold

Despite knocking on the door of 7,000, the FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) looks set to go further.

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Is it time to give up on Lloyds Banking Group plc?

| Kevin Godbold

Lloyds Banking Group plc (LON: LLOY) could be heading for 25p or lower says Kevin Godbold.

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ARM Holdings plc scores takeover bid from SoftBank Group

| Kevin Godbold

ARM Holdings plc (LON: ARM) rockets to 1,700p on takeover bid.

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3 shares Neil Woodford backs despite Brexit ‘sideshow’

| Kevin Godbold

Britain's well-respected fund manager sees bigger problems for Britain than Brexit. This is what he holds to defend against them.

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3 firms leading the flight to quality

| Kevin Godbold

As pre-Brexit shocks rock the financial world, these quality firms soar.

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Are builders, banks and property firms now toxic?

| Kevin Godbold

Should you worry as property funds seize up on redemption pressure?

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Why the FTSE 100 at 7,000 by Christmas seems likely

| Kevin Godbold

This is a market you don't want to be out of, argues Kevin Godbold.

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Is the Great Crash of 2016 almost upon us?

| Kevin Godbold

Should you be buying shares, or baked beans and shotguns?

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The investing case for laggards Aviva plc, BT Group plc and Marks and Spencer Group plc

| Kevin Godbold

Aviva plc (LON: AV), BT Group plc (LON: BT.A) and Marks and Spencer Group plc (LON: MKS) deserve a close…

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Is it time to sell flyers Unilever plc, National Grid plc and British American Tobacco plc?

| Kevin Godbold

Defensives Unilever plc (LON: ULVR), National Grid plc (LON: NG) and British American Tobacco plc (LON: BATS) look pricey.

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3 Brexit-resistant shares

| Kevin Godbold

These three companies look well placed to avoid Brexit fallout.

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Whitbread plc, Shire plc and Marshalls plc beg your attention following the referendum sell-off

| Kevin Godbold

Quality firms Whitbread plc (LON: WTB), Shire plc (LON: SHP) and Marshalls plc (LON: MSLH) deserve a close look right…

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Why I’m avoiding Persimmon plc, Taylor Wimpey plc and Bellway plc

| Kevin Godbold

Brexit or not, it looks like time to dump housebuilders Persimmon plc (LON: PSN), Taylor Wimpey plc (LON: TW) and…

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Why BP plc looks set to be beaten by Informa plc ord 0.1p

| Kevin Godbold

Steady Informa plc ord 0.1p (LON: INF) seems more attractive than erratic BP plc (LON: BP)

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Higher earnings seem set to drive FTSE 100 shares

| Kevin Godbold

Weak sterling is good for internationally trading FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) firms

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Why Royal Dutch Shell plc looks set to be beaten by Mondi plc

| Kevin Godbold

Mondi plc's (LON: MNDI) smoother business model outshines Royal Dutch Shell plc's (LON: RDSB) volatility.

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You could be no more than 20 steps from £1 million

| Kevin Godbold

You could be closer than you think to being a millionaire with shares.

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Why GlaxoSmithKline plc looks set to be beaten by Inmarsat Plc

| Kevin Godbold

Inmarsat plc's (LON: ISAT) strong cash flow could help the firm beat GlaxoSmithKline plc (LON: GSK).

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Why ARM Holdings plc, BTG plc and Tasty Plc could soar higher post-EU referendum

| Kevin Godbold

It's time to look at ARM Holdings plc (LON: ARM), BTG plc (LON: BTG) and Tasty Plc (LON: TAST).

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