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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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Forget the Lloyds share price! I much prefer this FTSE 250 dividend payer

| Kirsteen Mackay

Forget the Lloyds share price, I much prefer this FTSE 250 (INDEXFTSE:MCX) dividend payer, as a better share to buy…

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Avoid investing mistakes! I believe this is where to invest money to get good returns

| Kirsteen Mackay

Discover where to invest money to get good returns, while avoiding the most common investing mistakes for beginners to the…

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Buy low, sell high! Should I buy bargain shares or high-priced gold?

| Kirsteen Mackay

Bargain shares are plentiful in the wake of the pandemic, but if “buy low, sell high” is the stock picker's…

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Forget the Eurasia share price, I’ve set my sights on FTSE 100 faller Glencore!

| Kirsteen Mackay

The Eurasia share price has been skyrocketing but it may be too late to catch the wave. I prefer FTSE…

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TUI’s share price is down 65% year-to-date. Can this FTSE 250 faller bounce back?

| Kirsteen Mackay

The TUI share price is suffering as stock market volatility persists and bad news keeps hammering the travel sector. Is…

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I’d follow the stock market secret of compound interest to get rich and retire early

| Kirsteen Mackay

The power of compound interest through dividend investing can increase the value of your stock market investment at an accelerated…

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FTSE 100 pharma star: can the Hikma share price climb higher?

| Kirsteen Mackay

The Hikma share price enjoyed an 11% rise last week, can this FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) pharmaceuticals company continue its ascent?

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Value investing! I’d choose the Warren Buffett way to get rich and retire early

| Kirsteen Mackay

Value investing takes a long-term view of buying shares. It encourages portfolio growth in a strong and steady way, perfect…

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How low can the Cineworld share price go?

| Kirsteen Mackay

The Cineworld share price continues to suffer as the pandemic scares patrons from returning. Will its share price fall further?

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Pandemic panic! I’d buy these 3 FTSE 100 stocks despite coronavirus

| Kirsteen Mackay

Some FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) stocks offer stability, growth and future wealth. Here are three shares I'd buy, despite Covid-19.

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Is the Rolls-Royce share price a bargain after crashing 13%?

| Kirsteen Mackay

The Rolls-Royce share price has had a terrible year. Is it now in bargain territory, or will the pandemic cause…

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Stocks to buy: forget banking, airline and oil sectors, I prefer these FTSE 250 shares

| Kirsteen Mackay

Choosing which stocks to buy is not easy as the FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) and FTSE 250 (INDEXFTSE:MCX) wobble on geopolitical…

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FTSE 100 faller: HSBC share price tumbles again

| Kirsteen Mackay

As the HSBC share price falls further, is this FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) global bank a bargain stock to buy for…

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As the RDSB share price falters on results, are Shell shares a good buy?

| Kirsteen Mackay

The RDSB share price is falling after releasing its second-quarter results but all is not lost for this FTSE 100…

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When will the coronavirus stock crisis end?

| Kirsteen Mackay

The coronavirus stock crisis is causing falling share prices and cancelled dividends! Are the financial markets forever changed or will…

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Forget the National Lottery: I’d get rich and retire early by following Warren Buffett

| Kirsteen Mackay

Wish you could get rich? Billionaire investor Warren Buffett can show you the way to get there by generating an…

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Can the Centrica share price maintain its recent rise?

| Kirsteen Mackay

The Centrica share price enjoyed a spectacular rise yesterday. Can the positive sentiment surrounding the stock continue to support it?

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Have £2,000 to invest in the FTSE 100? Here are 2 dividend shares I’d buy in an ISA today

| Kirsteen Mackay

Invest in the FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) by choosing resilient dividend stocks that can withstand geopolitical and pandemic turmoil.

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400% share price surge! Is it too late to buy shares in Synairgen?

| Kirsteen Mackay

After the rapid 400% share price rise you may be wondering if it is too late to buy shares in…

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Invest your way to becoming a Stocks and Shares ISA millionaire with £500 a month

| Kirsteen Mackay

Reaching ISA millionaire status is possible with a sound investment strategy, patience and discipline, much like Warren Buffett's method.

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Carnival (CCL) share price boosted by bond sale. Is this FTSE 250 stock a bargain buy?

| Kirsteen Mackay

The CCL share price is rising, but has Carnival, a FTSE 250 (INDEXFTSE:MCX) company, got what it takes to recover…

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Will investing in Burberry shares make me rich?

| Kirsteen Mackay

Burberry shares have been hurt by the Covid-19 pandemic. Will buying shares in this FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) company make me…

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Forget penny stock trading! The Warren Buffett way is a safer route to becoming a millionaire

| Kirsteen Mackay

Penny stock trading is a volatile and risky investment strategy. Warren Buffett's approach to buying shares in the stock market…

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The Mitie share price plunges 43% on rights issue! Why I think this is a bargain stock

| Kirsteen Mackay

The Mitie share price has plunged today, but I think its latest acquisition could lead to sustained growth and a…

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Is the Abcam share price too expensive?

| Kirsteen Mackay

The Abcam share price is volatile as speculation keeps it in the news. Has it got the potential to soar…

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The RR share price has fallen 42% this month! Is this FTSE 100 stock now a bargain buy?

| Kirsteen Mackay

The RR share price is falling, even though it's a strong company. I see risk and reward, but is it…

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Could telemedicine upend the Primary Health Properties share price?

| Kirsteen Mackay

As telemedicine rises, will it impact the share price of this FTSE 250 (INDEXFTSE:MCX) company? And how can we best…

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Forget Boohoo! I’d prefer to buy this growth stock in July

| Kirsteen Mackay

Boohoo has lost its shine as a high-flying growth stock! I prefer another AIM share making strides in the online…

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The YouGov share price has recently soared 90%, is this quality growth stock a bargain buy?

| Kirsteen Mackay

The YouGov share price has been rising as its focus on tech and data is prime for the times. Here's…

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The AstraZeneca (AZN) share price is high, is this FTSE 100 star a recession-beating stock?

| Kirsteen Mackay

The AstraZeneca (AZN) share price is up 42% since the March market crash but is this FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) riser…

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The GGP share price soared 8,863% in 5 years! Can this golden goose continue to shine?

| Kirsteen Mackay

The GGP share price has skyrocketed along with the value of gold. Can this gold explorer continue to generate shareholder…

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£3k to invest in July? I’d buy a FTSE 100 index fund

| Kirsteen Mackay

The FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) index offers a multitide of interesting investments but it can be hard to choose individual stocks…

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The Saga share price has fallen 33% this month, but is IAG a better buy?

| Kirsteen Mackay

The Saga share price has fallen 70% year-to-date and IAG is down 65%. Do either of these travel stocks look…

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Millennial investors: 3 stocks I think they should be buying

| Kirsteen Mackay

Millennial investors have time on their side and can afford to be more adventurous with their buys. Here's a diversified…

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Have £3,000? I’d buy these 2 FTSE 100 constituents right now and hold these stocks forever!

| Kirsteen Mackay

Choosing which FTSE 100 constituents make good long-term additions to a Stocks and Shares ISA can be difficult, but these…

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The BP share price falters as $100 oil looks a distant dream

| Kirsteen Mackay

The BP share price is faltering, but I like this FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) stock as it hones its strategy for…

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easyJet share price falls 51% this year! Is it too cheap to ignore now?

| Kirsteen Mackay

The easyJet share price (EZJ) has been beaten by the coronavirus pandemic, but does this FTSE 250 (INDEXFTSE:MCX) favourite have…

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BAE share price: can it rise again?

| Kirsteen Mackay

The BAE share price is down 12% year-to-date, but it's a defensive stock with a strong order book and I…

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The Glencore share price is up 57% since the stock market crash! Is it a Buy?

| Kirsteen Mackay

The Glencore share price is rising but can the FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) miner reach previous highs while dealing with price…

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The SSE share price is faltering. Is it a good ISA stock to buy for the long term?

| Kirsteen Mackay

The SSE share price is volatile, but this FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) company has growth and income prospects, despite the threats…

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