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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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Is Roblox a good long-term investment and will its share price continue to rise?

| Kirsteen Mackay

Roblox publicly listed on Wednesday in New York to a welcome reception. Its share price rallied and institutional investment backs…

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FTSE 100 stock watch: will the Rolls-Royce share price recover?

| Kirsteen Mackay

The Rolls-Royce share price has had a volatile year. Can this FTSE 100 stock strengthen and grow its revenues to…

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A growing FTSE 250 stock with upside potential

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FTSE 250 stock Polypipe (LON:PLP) has been growing through acquisitions. Is this strengthening the group enough to make it a…

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Tesla stock surges 20% in a day. Is the EV maker a good US share investment?

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The Tesla stock price is as volatile as ever. Does this controversial US company have a strong long-term investment case…

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Can The Scottish Mortgage Investment Trust and Baillie Gifford American Fund recover?

| Kirsteen Mackay

A correction in the US tech sector has caused Baillie Giffords funds to plummet in value. Is The Scottish Mortgage…

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The London Stock Exchange share price slides, is this stock a good investment?

| Kirsteen Mackay

The London Stock Exchange Group is strategically placed to ramp up its income streams and grow. As its share price…

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Share price pull-back: an agricultural micro-cap stock to watch

| Kirsteen Mackay

Wynnstay Group (LSE:WYN) has seen its share price rise 41% year-to-date. Now this micro-cap is enduring a pull-back, is it…

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Is a 2021 stock market crash or rally on the horizon?

| Kirsteen Mackay

Since the 2020 stock market crash investors have been asking if another is imminent. The UK financial markets are fluctuating,…

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Royal Dutch Shell is a leading player in LNG, does that make it a good investment?

| Kirsteen Mackay

The Royal Dutch Shell share price has risen 10% this month. Can it maintain shareholder interest as it pivots to…

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Shopify shares slide 18%. With e-commerce on the rise, is this US stock a buy?

| Kirsteen Mackay

As the Shopify share price slides, investors are getting nervous. This US tech stock has investment risks attached to its…

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The Cellular Goods share price slips. Is this Beckham-backed cannabis stock a buy?

| Kirsteen Mackay

Cannabis stock Cellular Goods (LSE:CBX) launched via IPO last week but its shares have pulled back. Is this CBD health…

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The BP share price rose 9% in February. Is this oil stock a good investment?

| Kirsteen Mackay

Multinational oil, gas, and renewables company BP had a tough 2020. With the oil price rising, does this oil stock…

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FTSE 100 banking stocks are reinstating dividends. Are they a wise investment?

| Kirsteen Mackay

FTSE 100 banks were crushed by the pandemic but now these banking stocks are reinstating dividends. Does their future look…

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FTSE 250 stock Aston Martin sees extreme share price volatility. Should I invest?

| Kirsteen Mackay

This iconic supercar company has suffered massive losses, but is the investment horizon looking brighter for Aston Martin shares?

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Is this FTSE 100 stock a sensible long-term investment for me?

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This FTSE 100 stock is a global powerhouse with quality at its core. Does this make it a sensible long-term…

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A popular FTSE 100 stock: would I buy shares in this company today?

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FTSE 100 stock B&M European Value (LON:BME) has seen its share price soar, but does it look a good long-term…

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Why I think FTSE 100 medical tech stock Smith & Nephew looks a good investment

| Kirsteen Mackay

I like the investment case for FTSE 100 medical tech stock Smith & Nephew. It's been hammered by the pandemic…

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2 popular UK and US blockchain stocks: should I buy shares in them today?

| Kirsteen Mackay

Argo Blockchain and Riot Blockchain are two stocks making headlines and enduring extreme volatility as Bitcoin momentum fluctuates.

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£1000 to invest? Here’s one FTSE 250 tech stock I’d consider

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With £1000 to invest, the FTSE 250 is a good place to look for a quality long-term stock. I think…

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Long-term stock market investing in a shaky economic backdrop

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A long-term approach to investing in the stock market can take the stress out of worrying about short-term fluctuations damaging…

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FTSE 250: 2 cheap stocks to buy now

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The FTSE 250 contains many quality British businesses and some cheap stocks worth investing in. Capita and Biffa are two…

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As Facebook unfriends Australia, is it damaging its investment case?

| Kirsteen Mackay

Is Facebook a wise investment? Big tech is facing regulatory challenges ahead and as ubiquitous as the NASDAQ company is,…

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The Bumble share price jumped on IPO. Should I invest in this popular US stock?

| Kirsteen Mackay

As the Bumble share price soars, Kirsteen Mackay looks at whether this popular dating app and US Stock could be…

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British American Tobacco looks to expand into cannabis. Is BATS a good investment?

| Kirsteen Mackay

British American Tobacco reported strong results and is looking to expand into the CBD market. Is this FTSE 100 dividend…

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The TUI share price has delivered a 42% return in three months. Should I invest?

| Kirsteen Mackay

The TUI share price is enduring extreme volatility and travel restrictions are not helping. Does this FTSE 250 stock make…

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Why I’m using diversification to improve my long-term investing strategy

| Kirsteen Mackay

Diversification is a very useful stock market investing tool for hedging against uncertainty. I think it gives me confidence in…

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Which UK and US stocks should I buy in February?

| Kirsteen Mackay

Avon Rubber (LON:AVON) is a UK share I like and Disney is a US stock I'd consider adding to my…

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Avoid FOMO with stocks that are not GameStop: how I make long-term investments

| Kirsteen Mackay

Kirsteen Mackay resists the fear of missing out, and chooses long-term investments in stocks as a safer route to wealth.

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Why I think UK shares make a tempting investment opportunity

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UK shares have endured a rough few years, but I think there's reason to see investment opportunities improving, even in…

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Why I think the FTSE 100 is a good place to start investing in UK stocks

| Kirsteen Mackay

I think the FTSE 100 is a good place to start investing in UK stocks because it offers quality companies…

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Energy stocks and funds: oil, renewables, or a combination? My investment strategy

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Energy stocks are multiplying from oil to renewables and carbon-saving alternatives. Investing in the transitioning sector confuses, so where do…

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The BHP share price is fluctuating! Is this FTSE 100 mining stock worth buying?

| Kirsteen Mackay

BHP is now the most valuable company in the FTSE 100! Is this mining stock worth buying?

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FTSE 100 mining stock Glencore endures share price volatility. Should I buy?

| Kirsteen Mackay

Does Glencore present a good investment opportunity? This FTSE 100 mining stock has a fluctuating share price but its commodities…

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I think these are the best shares I could buy now to make money from the stock market

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I like these two FTSE 100 stocks as long-term investments. In fact I think they could be among the best…

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This FTSE 100 stock faces a tough time ahead. Would I invest in Compass shares?

| Kirsteen Mackay

Between Covid-19, Brexit and the school meals scandal, this FTSE 100 stock has had a rough year. Are Compass shares…

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A FTSE 100 UK renewable stock with promise. Are SSE shares a strategic investment?

| Kirsteen Mackay

SSE is a renewables-focused FTSE 100 dividend stock on a growth trajectory in the UK. In an increasingly eco-friendly climate,…

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How a stock market crash gives retail investors a chance to buy cheap shares

| Kirsteen Mackay

With suggestions that a stock market crash is on the cards, here's why I think retail investors like me could…

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Is Tate & Lyle a good investment? I weigh up this FTSE 250 UK stock

| Kirsteen Mackay

The Tate & Lyle share price is rising on positive Q3 results. This FTSE 250 stock has had a volatile…

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FTSE 100 falls! Has a 2021 stock market correction begun?

| Kirsteen Mackay

As the FTSE 100 is falling, has a stock market correction begun. Repercussions from the Gamestop rally are in full…

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2 ways to make money from the stock market: I think only 1 makes sense

| Kirsteen Mackay

There are multiple ways to make money from the stock market. Here are two investing strategies popular today, but I…

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