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Kirsteen Mackay

I’ve completed CISI Fundamentals of Financial Services and CISI Introduction to Securities and Investment, along with various Open University modules. I love reading and writing about the stock market.

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This is how much £1k invested in ASOS shares 3 years ago would be worth today

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Online fast-fashion retailer ASOS has suffered in 2019, but can its share price bounce back? 

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A 6% yielding FTSE 250 stock I’d avoid and a 7% yielding FTSE 100 stock I’d buy

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Sometimes alluring fundamentals can be deceptive and rising debt may mean a red flag.

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ESG investing! Boosting economic growth with a circular economy

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Climate change and ethical considerations are affecting how businesses are run and making us consider our investments more carefully.

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A 12%-yielding FTSE 100 dividend stock I’d buy for 2020

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Finding high-yielding dividend stocks with future growth potential is no mean feat, but I think this one fits the bill.

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I’d buy these 2 shares to benefit from veganism and climate change activism in 2020

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With climate change awareness increasing and veganism growing at an exceptionally fast rate, how can investors cash in?

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Intelligent Investing! Stock-picking tips from Benjamin Graham and Warren Buffett

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Your purpose in buying stocks is to make money in the market, not lose it! Tips from these investors could…

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Tullow Oil share price plunge devastates investors! Is the 80% drop recoverable?

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After a 70% share price crash what's next for this energy giant?

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Election day! Time to recession-proof my investments

| Kirsteen Mackay

How our economy will react to today's vote remains to be seen, so portfolios need to be ready.

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Avoid Ted Baker! I’d aim for £1 million like this

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As the Ted Baker share price nosedives I consider a better way to generate £1m.

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The Lloyds share price fluctuates! Could this FTSE 100 bank make me a millionaire?

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Lloyds' share price has had a volatile 2019, but can it beat off the UK's many headwinds?

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2 reasons why I’d avoid a Cash ISA right now

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Cash ISAs have been out of fashion but political uncertainty is boosting their popularity. I'd still avoid them though.

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The BT share price is on shaky ground thanks to the general election

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Labour's pledge to nationalise BT if it wins the general election has again put the BT share price to the…

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3 potentially overvalued FTSE stocks I’d still consider buying on a dip

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Some recent stock market successes for UK companies have resulted in over-inflated stock prices. I look at three worth watching…

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How I’d invest £500 monthly

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Regular investing in the stock market is a great way to build a decent nest egg for your future.

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Got £1,000 a month to invest? I offer some tips to get you started.

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A regular investment in the stock market can be a great way to build up a substantial financial portfolio for…

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No savings at 40? Warren Buffett’s tips could help you meet your early retirement goals

| Kirsteen Mackay

It doesn't have to be downhill after 40. I think you can still build an attractive financial portfolio and aim…

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Boris Johnson vs Jeremy Corbyn! Who do I think can best boost the London Stock Exchange?

| Kirsteen Mackay

Uncertainty is the enemy of equity recovery, can the next government instil calm in the London Stock Exchange?

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Investing £10k in index funds vs FTSE 100 stocks

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I think diversification is the key to a lower risk financial portfolio.

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Lloyds’ share price is enticing, but your £1m ISA can be created elsewhere in the FTSE 100

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The Lloyds share price is cheap, but is it a bargain? I consider an alternative FTSE 100 ISA contender.

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Investing £10k when the world is in chaos!

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A market downturn can afford you the perfect opportunity to buy bargain stocks.

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I think this FTSE 250 growth stock shows promise!

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The Mitchells & Butlers share price is rising, can it continue its run of good luck?

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£10k to invest? Reasons I think Warren Buffett’s advice is worth heeding!

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I think these top FTSE 100 stocks would be a great addition to a Warren Buffett-inspired portfolio.

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Stock buys for December! I like to follow Warren Buffett’s example

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Festive cheer and holiday rest can bring stock buying to the forefront of your mind. Don't forget to follow Warren…

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The reasons I’d ditch buy-to-let property and buy FTSE 100 shares this month

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I believe there are better opportunities for wealth generation than buy-to-let investments.

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3 stocks I’d buy in December, including Vodafone

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With a General Election and Christmas fast approaching, I'm consider which stocks look a good buy for my Christmas stocking.

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Reasons I’d ditch a property portfolio for a financial one

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It's getting harder to make money from property. I think stocks offer more potential for financial growth.

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Double your State Pension while on minimum wage! Is it possible?

| Kirsteen Mackay

I consider whether it is possible to double your State Pension and retire in comfort while earning minimum wage.

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Forget Mothercare! The Vodafone share price is rising

| Kirsteen Mackay

As Mothercare slides into administration I take a closer look at Vodafone's recent price rise.

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Why I think the BP share price is less risky than the Saudi Aramco IPO

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The excitement surrounding the Saudi Aramco IPO may be alluring, but I think BP has more to offer investors.

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Can the SSE share price double your money?

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The SSE financials are appealing, but does it have staying power and can its share price continue to rise?

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Hurricane Energy share price vs Pantheon Resources share price! Which would I buy?

| Kirsteen Mackay

Risky UK Oil and Gas Investments can be tempting and full of potential. Can they match up to the hype?

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SXX share price sucks but I think the BT share price has appeal!

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As investors exit Sirius Minerals in droves, I look to another former British favourite for potential gains.

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Two low-debt, income-generating FTSE 250 companies! Should I invest?

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I consider two FTSE 250 dividend-paying stocks with appealing financial metrics. What are their pros and cons?

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Regain your Woodford losses with a sound investment strategy

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As investors in Neil Woodford’s flagship unit trust prepare to lose up to 70% of their investment, I consider an…

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I’d avoid Sirius Minerals (SXX)! I prefer this safer investment

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In the wake of the Sirius Minerals SXX share price slide, I look to a safer alternative with an income…

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FTSE 100 supermarket wars! Which is the best stock to buy?

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With failed mergers, intense competition and resignations affecting supermarkets, can their share price rises continue?

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Why the SSE share price rose 8% in September

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The SSE share price enjoyed a positive September, but is it a good investment?

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Why the Glencore share price rose 3% in September

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FTSE 100 mining shares are risky but can knockdown prices make them a worthy buy?

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Why I think the BP share price can overcome climate change pressures

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Climate issues are pressuring BP to change, can a new CEO win over millennials?

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Why the Barclays share price rose 9% in September

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The banking sector saw gains in September making up for August's losses.

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