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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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Stocks to watch: Will these FTSE 100 UK shares soar or plummet in 2021?

| Kirsteen Mackay

Deciding which UK shares to buy in the FTSE 100 is hard. Will the vaccine rollout make stock picking decisions…

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Here’s how I’d invest £20k in 2021 to make a million

| Kirsteen Mackay

I think the best way to invest £20k is across a range of diversified investments. That's how I'd structure my…

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FTSE 100 hits 6,550-point high! Are these the best UK shares I could buy?

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As the FTSE 100 hits a 6,550-point nine-month high, I look at the popular UK shares rallying and whether they…

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If I’d invested £1,000 in the Greatland Gold share price a year ago, this is how much it would be worth today

| Kirsteen Mackay

The Greatland Gold share price has enjoyed a phenomenal year. Will 2021 keep the good news coming or is its…

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Why the Superdry share price has broken out over 81% in a month! Should I buy?

| Kirsteen Mackay

The Superdry share price is on a tear this month, but does it have what it takes to bring growth…

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Pinterest’s share price has surged 272% in 2020! Should I buy this US stock?

| Kirsteen Mackay

The Pinterest share price is enjoying a tremendous boost from increased users and revenues. It's becoming a popular US stock to…

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Should I buy these UK shares?

| Kirsteen Mackay

UK shares are fluctuating throughout 2020 and it's difficult to know which ones to buy for the long term. I'm…

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The IQE share price is rebounding: would I buy this UK share?

| Kirsteen Mackay

As a 5G stock, the IQE share price has risen steadily since the March market crash. Revenues are improving, but…

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Why Panoply, Pebble Group, and Atlas Mara shares have popped

| Kirsteen Mackay

These small-cap stocks are enjoying a share price surge this month. What's causing the positive sentiment and can it last?

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The Tesco share price and its roller coaster year: would I buy?

| Kirsteen Mackay

The Tesco share price has been up and down like a yo-yo in 2020. Does this FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) supermarket…

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Invest £11k in the stock market! Here’s my financial freedom plan

| Kirsteen Mackay

Invest £11k in the stock market, followed by small monthly contributions and I believe it's possible to achieve financial freedom.

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What are the best UK shares to buy now?

| Kirsteen Mackay

Choosing the best UK shares to buy now is difficult. There are techniques for whittling down your favourites and weighing…

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Long-term investment: positive outlook gives me hope for a 2021 FTSE 100 rally!

| Kirsteen Mackay

Optimism has been bolstering the FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) this month. I think a long-term investment strategy is a great way to handle…

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FTSE 100 rally! Is 40+ too late to invest? Look at Warren Buffett!

| Kirsteen Mackay

The FTSE 100 is tipped to rally, presenting a great opportunity for anyone looking to buy stocks and shares. But…

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Why the Cineworld share price has plunged 10% again!

| Kirsteen Mackay

The Cineworld share price is crashing again today. Is there no end to the rollercoaster ride this FTSE 250 (INDEXFTSE:MCX)…

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Cheap shares: I’d invest like Jim Rogers with these agriculture stocks

| Kirsteen Mackay

Legendary billionaire investor Jim Rogers likes agriculture stocks in 2020 and looks to snap up cheap shares during these unsettling…

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Covid-19 vaccines could be imminent! How I think this affects the UK stock market

| Kirsteen Mackay

News of Covid-19 vaccines is boosting investor sentiment! I think snapping up cheap shares in the UK stock market is…

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Are there cheap shares in the FTSE 100? I found one with a high dividend yield!

| Kirsteen Mackay

As November signals a FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) stock market rally, cheap shares for long-term investment are being snapped up.

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2 cheap shares I’d buy in the latest FTSE 100 stock market rally

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GlaxoSmithKline (LON:GSK) and Glencore (LON:GLEN) are two cheap shares I’d buy in the November FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) stock market rally.

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Can the Lloyds share price spike be maintained? I look for historical clues

| Kirsteen Mackay

Lloyds shares are enjoying a surge in positive sentiment, but if past crashes and crises are anything to go by,…

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Stock market crash! Why I’d buy cheap UK shares when buying opportunities arise

| Kirsteen Mackay

After a Biden bounce and vaccine stock boost, is a stock market crash back on the horizon? If so, I'll…

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Stock market optimism finally returns! Is it here to stay?

| Kirsteen Mackay

The FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) is surging. Does it signal positive sentiment returning for good? Maybe not, but here's a stock…

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Biden bounce and vaccine vision! The FTSE 100 surges over 5%! Which shares should I buy?

| Kirsteen Mackay

As global stock markets enjoyed a surging start to the week, I look at what I think are the best…

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Boost the State Pension deficit! How I’m preparing for my financial future

| Kirsteen Mackay

I'd boost my State Pension deficit by investing in a SIPP to help prepare for a comfortable financial future in…

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This FTSE 250 stock is flying high! Would I buy its shares?

| Kirsteen Mackay

The Kainos Group (LON:KNOS) share price has been soaring in 2020. But is this FTSE 250 (INDEXFTSE:MCX) stock worth buying…

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Synairgen share price fluctuations continue! Here’s what I’d do

| Kirsteen Mackay

The Synairgen share price continues its volatile streak but investors are still confident as they snap up newly issued shares…

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Forget the housing market crash! Why I prefer investing in the UK stock market

| Kirsteen Mackay

Investing carries risk, but the stock market can be lucrative if you're careful. With a housing market crash a possibility,…

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National Grid warns of supply shortages! Why I’m not tempted by its share price

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The National Grid share price is fluctuating amid warnings of electricity supply shortages. It offers a decent dividend, but I'm…

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I’d drip-feed £275 a month into a Stocks and Shares ISA to make a million

| Kirsteen Mackay

Depositing a regular amount in a Stocks and Shares ISA really can help ordinary citizens make a million from investing.…

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Why I don’t think investors should react to US election volatility

| Kirsteen Mackay

Stock market volatility has been commonplace in 2020 and I think it's set to continue as the US election sends…

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Market crash 2.0: How I’m preparing!

| Kirsteen Mackay

Worries of another 2020 market crash are increasing as a second UK lockdown looms. Which shares look a good buy…

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I like that Warren Buffett has helped turn ordinary people into millionaires – Here’s how!

| Kirsteen Mackay

Many successful investors credit billionaire Warren Buffett with their profit-making prowess. His simple strategies have helped countless people get rich.

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BP share price plunge! Why I think oil and tobacco value stocks look a good buy

| Kirsteen Mackay

As the BP share price endures another depressing week, I look at why oil and tobacco could present value stocks…

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Stock market investing! Why I think this is a great time to build wealth as an investor

| Kirsteen Mackay

I think this is a great time to build wealth through stock market investing. The pandemic is causing uncertainty, but…

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How to become a millionaire! Why I think it’s possible through stock market investing

| Kirsteen Mackay

I think it’s possible to become a millionaire through stock market investing and believe it's a great way to take…

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I think this cheap UK share is a great value stock for a long-term investment

| Kirsteen Mackay

FTSE 250 (INDEXFTSE:MCX) value stock Moneysupermarket.com (LON:MONY) is having a tough time, but I think this UK share could be…

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FTSE 250 stock in focus: is Britvic among the best shares I could buy now?

| Kirsteen Mackay

Knowing which are the UK's best shares to buy now is difficult. I wonder if a FTSE 250 (INDEXFTSE:MCX) stalwart…

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Is Boohoo among the best shares I could buy now?

| Kirsteen Mackay

AIM (INDEXFTSE: AXX) stock Boohoo (LON:BOO) has seen its share price endure a tumultuous year. As it crashes again, is…

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FTSE 100 value: this construction stock has risen 29% in 6 months. Would I buy?

| Kirsteen Mackay

Finding value in the FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) can be hard. I think the building sector shows signs of resilience, but…

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Investing in oil: I wonder if a BP-Shell merger could be a possibility?

| Kirsteen Mackay

With oil investing in bearish territory, M&A rumours abound. All eyes are on the majors and whether their rock-bottom share…

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