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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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2 UK shares to buy in a Stocks and Shares ISA: I like these companies’ prospects

| Kirsteen Mackay

Choosing UK shares to buy for a Stocks and Shares ISA can be tricky, particularly in an ailing economy. Here…

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BlackBerry stock rallies further on back of GME share price rise. Should I buy this US stock?

| Kirsteen Mackay

BlackBerry stock is enjoying a share price rally. Some good news warrants this, but GameStop's short squeeze could also be…

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2 US stocks with surging share prices. Should I buy GameStop or Palantir Tech? 

| Kirsteen Mackay

GameStop and Palantir Technologies both saw their share prices skyrocket last week. Can this bullish run on the US stocks…

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FTSE 250 firms Boohoo and IG make acquisitions – Are their shares worth buying?

| Kirsteen Mackay

As the pandemic fuels the acquisition market, Boohoo and IG are the latest to make notable purchases. Are these now…

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The Dunelm share price is falling. Should I buy this popular retail stock?

| Kirsteen Mackay

The Dunelm share price has endured a roller-coaster few years. Should I consider investing in this popular UK retailer now…

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Scandal-hit Boohoo has made a remarkable share price recovery. Would I invest?

| Kirsteen Mackay

The Boohoo share price recovery is incredible given the rise of ESG investing. Are acquisitions and a pledge to improve…

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FTSE 100 fashion stock Burberry sees shares lifted by Q3 results. Would I invest?

| Kirsteen Mackay

FTSE 100 constituent Burberry is facing pandemic headwinds, but the future looks brighter. Is this a good investment for me…

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2 crashing shares! Are these UK stocks bargain investments?

| Kirsteen Mackay

The AO share price and Superdry share price are both crashing this week. Are these UK stocks value investments worth…

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The easyJet share price is rising! Is this a bargain growth stock I should buy?

| Kirsteen Mackay

With the easyJet share price rebounding it may be an opportune time to invest, but do mounting debt and other…

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Is FTSE AIM growth stock dotDigital among the best shares to buy now?

| Kirsteen Mackay

FTSE AIM All Share (INDEXFTSE: AXX) company dotDigital is displaying all the signs of a defensive growth stock. Is it…

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The EQTEC share price has surged! Does this growth stock have further to fly?

| Kirsteen Mackay

Kirsteen Mackay asks if the rising EQTEC share price is a wise pick for her as the FTSE AIM (INDEXFTSE:…

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The Sylvania Platinum share price is rising! Would I buy this mining stock?

| Kirsteen Mackay

FTSE AIM All-Share stock Sylvania Platinum's share price is rising as precious metals demand increases. Does this make it a…

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Inflation can affect the stock market. Should I worry about my investments?

| Kirsteen Mackay

Fears of rapid Inflation are mounting. How does it affect the stock market and what can I do to protect…

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The Persimmon share price slips: what’s the 2021 outlook like for this FTSE 100 firm?

| Kirsteen Mackay

The Persimmon share price rose steadily in 2020, but the FTSE 100 company could now be facing headwinds. Is this…

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Among 2020’s worst hit leisure stocks, are these the best shares to buy now?

| Kirsteen Mackay

Are the best shares to buy now among the UK's entertainment stocks? Some of these appear to be making a…

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Forget gold! Here’s how £20k could make you a million

| Kirsteen Mackay

With the price of gold slipping, I think the stock market offers a better route to making a million pounds.…

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Investing in stocks is fun! Why I think we should all strive to make a million

| Kirsteen Mackay

I think stock market investing is fun and everyone should try it. Striving to make a million can bring untold…

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Why I think the FTSE 100 offers plenty of stock investing opportunity in 2021

| Kirsteen Mackay

The FTSE 100 is rising, with Brexit done and vaccines being rolled out, I think investing in UK stocks could…

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TUI share price crashes over 20%. Is this travel stock now a 2021 bargain buy?

| Kirsteen Mackay

Are the pandemic-crushed travel stocks now bargain buys? As the TUI share price crashes another 20%, Kirsteen Mackay considers its…

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Reinvest dividends to make a million! Warren Buffett suggests value stocks and I agree

| Kirsteen Mackay

To make a million, I'm following billionaire Warren Buffett's buy-and-hold approach to investing, seeking out value stocks and reinvesting dividends.

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How to make a million pounds! Investing in the stock market makes it possible

| Kirsteen Mackay

I'd love to make a million pounds! Following Warren Buffett's lead I've discovered investing in the stock market makes millionaire…

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The Hut Group share price is up 29% since IPO! Here’s why I think it will thrive in 2021

| Kirsteen Mackay

The Hut Group (LON:THG) share price has soared 29% since its London Stock Exchange debut. I think it looks like…

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How I’d protect my financial future with a passive income from dividend shares

| Kirsteen Mackay

Securing my financial future is vital nowadays. I think the stock market offers the chance to generate a passive income…

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Why I think index funds are great for investing beginners

| Kirsteen Mackay

I think index funds can help beginners to investing discover the world of the capital markets. Warren Buffett agrees with…

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Forget the Bitcoin price! I’d invest £20k to make a million like this

| Kirsteen Mackay

The Bitcoin price is soaring in 2020, but I'm not yet tempted. Here's why I prefer stock market investing and…

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Income investing: why I think dividend stocks will rebound in 2021!

| Kirsteen Mackay

Dividend cuts hammered income investing in 2020, but I think the worst could be behind us and dividend stocks could…

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Want to make a million? I’d listen to Warren Buffett and buy cheap UK shares

| Kirsteen Mackay

Warren Buffett has made his fortune in the stock market. I think there are many cheap UK shares available to…

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Passive income: should I buy Rolls-Royce shares in 2021?

| Kirsteen Mackay

Many people dream of generating a passive income, and stock market investing can be a great way to start. But…

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Should I buy oil stocks in 2021?

| Kirsteen Mackay

The oil price plummeted in 2020, so should investors buy oil stocks in 2021? I think they look tempting as…

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Forget the National Lottery. I’d prefer the FTSE 100 to make £1 million

| Kirsteen Mackay

Forget the millions to be won on the National Lottery! Real life ISA millionaires can be created by investing. I…

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Why another stock market crash may be a once-in-a-lifetime chance to buy bargain shares

| Kirsteen Mackay

The FTSE 100 is falling and investors are worried a stock market crash is imminent. Here's why I think it…

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How has my top UK share for 2020 performed? And would I buy this stock in 2021?

| Kirsteen Mackay

Imperial Brands (LON:LSE) was my top UK share for 2020. Now I look at how this tobacco stock performed and…

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2 soaring small-cap growth stocks of 2020. Will their share prices fly in 2021?

| Kirsteen Mackay

Many biotech and food companies fared well this year. Will these FTSE AIM All Share (INDEXFTSE: AXX) small-cap growth stocks…

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FTSE 250: Passive investing for income is a stock buying strategy I like

| Kirsteen Mackay

The FTSE 250 hasn't recovered from Covid-19, but 2021 could be better. I think it contains great dividend picks for…

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Will construction stocks see a share price revival in 2021?

| Kirsteen Mackay

Construction stocks were hammered when the coronavirus pandemic hit. Some are seeing a share price revival. Will their fortunes turn…

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Why FTSE 100 firm AstraZeneca’s shares fell and Codemasters’ stock soared 20% today

| Kirsteen Mackay

FTSE 100 pharma giant AstraZeneca is seeing its share price fall today, but UK gaming stock Codemasters is flying on…

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Is the Scottish Mortgage Investment Trust a good way for me to buy US stocks?

| Kirsteen Mackay

The Scottish Mortgage Investment Trust share price is soaring this year. It holds a diversified selection of US stocks. Is…

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3 reasons I won’t be investing in buy-to-let property in 2021

| Kirsteen Mackay

Could a housing market crash be coming in 2021? I'm steering clear of buy-to-let property for that reason (and others).…

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Investing for beginners: is age 40+ too late to start?

| Kirsteen Mackay

It's best to start Investing when you're young, but many don't realise this until age 40 or older. That doesn't…

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Is Rolls-Royce among the best UK shares to buy for 2021 to double my money?

| Kirsteen Mackay

British aerospace and defence company Rolls-Royce has had a volatile year. Could buying these UK shares help me double my…

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