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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 top tech stocks I’d buy in a stock market crash

| Kirsteen Mackay

Many technology stocks have become expensive in the 2020 tech bull run, but I'd still snap some of them up…

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Eurasia Mining share price rises 765% year-to-date. Is it a good stock to buy?

| Kirsteen Mackay

Eurasia Mining's share price has been enjoying a wild ride. Will it find a buyer and realise shareholder riches? Or…

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Investing in renewable energy stocks: A biomass share with 5.8% dividend yield I like

| Kirsteen Mackay

Investing in renewable energy stocks looks sensible for the long term. FTSE 250 (INDEXFTSE:MCX) group Drax (LON:DRX) looks to have…

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2 sustainable investments for 2020 that I like

| Kirsteen Mackay

I think these two FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) companies look to be the best sustainable investments of the year, with plenty…

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2 biotech stocks helping the Covid-19 fight. Are these shares a good investment?

| Kirsteen Mackay

Biotech stocks are making waves in the financial markets this year in their bid to help fight the Covid-19 pandemic.…

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Retire early! I’d put £500 a month into cheap UK shares in an ISA to make a million

| Kirsteen Mackay

As an ISA millionaire, you can retire early by taking control of your financial future and boosting your State Pension.…

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Bitcoin, gold and buy-to-let are great, but I prefer investing in shares

| Kirsteen Mackay

Investing in shares has fewer barriers to entry than bitcoin, gold or buy-to-let. I think becoming a long-term investor can…

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This FTSE small-cap UK stock has reinstated its dividends! Should you buy shares?

| Kirsteen Mackay

FTSE small cap Robert Walters (LON:RWA) is a UK stock enjoying a share price surge on news of a dividend…

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Hargreaves Lansdown investors are buying Rolls-Royce shares. Should you buy too?

| Kirsteen Mackay

FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) broker Hargreaves Lansdown (LON:HL) lists Rolls-Royce (RR) as its second most bought share last week. Is this…

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2 UK shares you may be tempted to buy in a stock market crash

| Kirsteen Mackay

Some UK shares have thrived this year. Frontier Developments and Omega Diagnostics are two of them, but would they be…

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State Pension age rises! Boost your financial future with the stock market

| Kirsteen Mackay

As the State Pension age rises, it's vital you have a plan to top it up. You can do this…

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BT shares stay flat on Nokia 5G link-up news. Would I buy?

| Kirsteen Mackay

BT shares have a history of volatility but this year has been a particularly depressing one for the group. 5G…

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No savings at 40? Following Warren Buffett’s tips could still help you retire early

| Kirsteen Mackay

Billionaire investor Warren Buffett is famed for his useful tips and long-term outlook on investing. If you'd like to retire…

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As share prices fluctuate should I buy or sell stocks?

| Kirsteen Mackay

2020 has been a wild ride for share prices and it can be hard to know when it's a good…

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Evaluating good shares to buy after a market crash: here’s how I do it

| Kirsteen Mackay

Since the 2020 market crash, high premiums or a risky outlook make choosing the shares to buy a difficult task.…

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Rolls-Royce and Cineworld: 2 casualties of the Covid-19 market crash. Here’s what I think

| Kirsteen Mackay

Rolls-Royce and Cineworld have seen their share prices tank since the market crash, but do they have what it takes…

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Why I’d buy UK shares in a stock market crash!

| Kirsteen Mackay

Many people fear another stock market crash is imminent. But I think this provides a great opportunity to buy UK…

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Is now the time to buy shares in these 2 AIM-listed companies?

| Kirsteen Mackay

Choosing to buy shares in AIM-listed companies can be risky. On the back of their interim results, are Tremor (TRMR)…

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I like this water stock! Is now a good time to invest?

| Kirsteen Mackay

Is now a good time to invest in AIM-listed water stock Amiad Water Solutions? I think it could be an…

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Do FTSE 100 supermarkets Sainsbury’s and Tesco make good long-term investments?

| Kirsteen Mackay

The Tesco and Sainsbury's share price volatility is set to continue. But do these FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) supermarkets cut it…

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Recession-proof your State Pension with a FTSE 100-focused SIPP

| Kirsteen Mackay

The State Pension is unlikely to be enough to give you a comfortable retirement. I think investing in FTSE 100…

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Investing for beginners: how I’d start buying shares in the UK

| Kirsteen Mackay

Buying shares in the UK is a straightforward process, but investing for beginners can be daunting. The Motley Fool can…

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Can this £1.1bn FTSE 250 tech company see its share price rise again?

| Kirsteen Mackay

The Playtech share price dipped this week on H1 results, but I think it has a bright future ahead and…

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As a UK investor, should I buy shares in $70bn US tech stock Snowflake?

| Kirsteen Mackay

Snowflake shares shot up an incredible 111% on IPO day this week. Is this a sustainable price rise and is…

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Are The Hut Group shares worth buying?

| Kirsteen Mackay

With its IPO going well, The Hut Group shares are hot property. I think they look an interesting buy in…

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Are AstraZeneca shares worth buying?

| Kirsteen Mackay

AstraZeneca shares have a high price-to-earnings ratio, but I don't think you should let that put you off this FTSE…

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LLOY share price slide: Lloyds Bank is facing another scandal. Here’s what I think

| Kirsteen Mackay

As the LLOY share price is hit by yet another scandal and negative headlines swirl around the bank, I wonder…

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SYME share price slide: Is Supply@me Capital a good UK share to buy?

| Kirsteen Mackay

The SYME share price has seen extreme volatility in recent weeks. Kirsteen Mackay investigates what exactly Supply@me Capital offers and…

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Cineworld’s share price volatility is sky-high! Is it one of the best UK shares to buy?

| Kirsteen Mackay

I don't see much room for growth in the Cineworld share price. Among the FTSE 250 (INDEXFTSE:MCX) UK shares to…

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Vodafone share price: will the 5G rollout make it or break it?

| Kirsteen Mackay

The Vodafone share price has been struggling in recent years. Heavy investment in 5G technology may help, but it's facing…

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With notoriously volatile share prices, are BHP and Rio Tinto good investments?

| Kirsteen Mackay

Mining companies BHP and Rio Tinto have seen their share prices fluctuate lately, but I think they may be a…

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Is the IAG share price rise sustainable?

| Kirsteen Mackay

Falling demand for flights and other factors make me question the future of airlines and how sustainable the IAG share…

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Stock market crash: Here are the stocks I’d buy if equities collapse in September

| Kirsteen Mackay

We don't know if another stock market crash is imminent but it is good to be prepared. Buying low is…

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2 expensive FTSE 100 stocks I’m watching in September. Is it too late to buy?

| Kirsteen Mackay

These expensive stocks to watch have been among the most highly traded FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) shares this year. Are they…

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AIM stocks to watch: I think the PAF and APH share prices look promising

| Kirsteen Mackay

With a high gold price, the PAF share price is thriving, and APH's strong product lines could stand it in…

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Here are 3 of the most expensive UK stocks this September. Should I buy?

| Kirsteen Mackay

The pandemic has caused ups and downs for UK stocks. Here are some of the most expensive ones this month.…

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Is the PMO share price about to surge back over 50p?

| Kirsteen Mackay

The PMO share price is having a volatile year. Can this FTSE All Share (INDEXFTSE: AXX) stock recover its previous…

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I think share tips can help you discover the best shares to buy right now

| Kirsteen Mackay

Share tips are part and parcel of investing in the stock market. They can also be helpful in choosing the…

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The Velocys share price is fluctuating. Is this FTSE AIM All-Share stock a contrarian buy?

| Kirsteen Mackay

The Velocys share price has been experiencing extreme volatility this year. Can this FTSE AIM All-Share (INDEXFTSE: AXX) stock offer…

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How I think you can use share tips to get rich and reach for millionaire status

| Kirsteen Mackay

Share tips are everywhere, but it's difficult to know what to believe. Learn to use them to your advantage when…

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