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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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The GVC share price is up a whopping 116% since last month’s stock market crash!

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The GVC share price has risen spectacularly since last month's stock market crash. Can this continue or will coronavirus wreak…

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2 top-performing FTSE 100 risers since last month’s stock market crash

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These top FTSE 100 risers are worth watching because I think they have further to climb, despite the coronavirus headwinds.

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I’d still buy stocks in a recession!

| Kirsteen Mackay

The likelihood of a recession in 2020 is increasing by the day. Does this mean it's a risky time to…

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How much can I invest in an ISA and is a Stocks & Shares ISA the best choice?

| Kirsteen Mackay

Investing in an ISA, whether it be a Stocks and Shares or a Cash version, offers a tax-free way to…

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Looking for the best shares to buy? Here are my FTSE 100 top stocks

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Some of the best shares to buy in the coronavirus crisis are not the most obvious, but I think the…

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How to invest in stocks! My advice for beginners with little money

| Kirsteen Mackay

Beginners with little money often wonder how they can invest in the stock market. Wealth generation doesn't have to be…

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The FTSE 100 index is down 23%. Is now the time to buy shares?

| Kirsteen Mackay

The FTSE 100 index contains many of Britain's favourite companies. With many stock prices crashing, is this a good time…

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Is the ‘cheap’ Royal Mail share price a value trap?

| Kirsteen Mackay

The Royal Mail share price has endured a volatile few years. Are brighter times ahead as lockdown increases online shopping?

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FTSE 100 shares: Is now a good time to buy?

| Kirsteen Mackay

FTSE 100 shares are usually regarded as safe stock market purchases for long-term shareholders, but is that still the case…

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Here’s how I’d find cheap shares to buy in a stock market crash

| Kirsteen Mackay

Discovering cheap shares to buy in a market crash is easy, but finding value can be hard. Here's how I…

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FTSE 250 shares: Is now a good time to buy?

| Kirsteen Mackay

The FTSE 250 is home to the best of British retail but is it a risky place to invest during…

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Would Warren Buffett buy stocks in a market crash?

| Kirsteen Mackay

Warren Buffett is not considered one of the most successful investors in the world for nothing. He buys stocks and…

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A FTSE 100 stock I like in April

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FTSE 100 fluctuations are par for the course right now but I still see bargain stocks to be owned. Quality,…

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The Centrica share price is falling but I prefer this FTSE 100 stock

| Kirsteen Mackay

As Centrica cancels its dividend for 2020, the outlook is gloomy for the energy group. But I still think some…

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Can embracing the market crash make you millions?

| Kirsteen Mackay

Why I think a rapid stock market crash recovery could make future millionaires out of brave investors buying quality companies…

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Forget the Lloyds Bank share price! Royal Dutch Shell dividends look safer to me

| Kirsteen Mackay

As the Lloyds Bank share price plummets further in response to its dividend cut, I don't think Shell will go…

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£1,000 to invest? I’d buy these 3 FTSE 100 healthcare stocks!

| Kirsteen Mackay

FTSE 100 healthcare stocks are gearing up to combat Covid-19. Investors are honing in on them as their future potential…

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£100 a month to invest? I’d go for a Stocks and Shares ISA in April

| Kirsteen Mackay

A Stocks and Shares ISA gives you control over your investments. Whether you're a beginner or seasoned investor, an ISA…

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Homeschool heaven? Would I buy this FTSE 100 share’s 9% bounce?

| Kirsteen Mackay

FTSE 100 company Pearson may stand to benefit from widespread home-schooling measures created by global government lockdowns.

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I’d buy these FTSE 100 bargains in a Stocks and Shares ISA!

| Kirsteen Mackay

A Stocks and Shares ISA allowance protects your wealth from taxation and can encourage financial growth through careful stock picking.

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FTSE 100 stock Vodafone sets out a coronavirus plan! Is this share a buy?

| Kirsteen Mackay

The FTSE 100 is rallying for now, but many challenges lie ahead. Is the future looking rosy for Vodafone in…

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Coronavirus sparks market volatility! Should you buy FTSE 100 stocks or wait?

| Kirsteen Mackay

The FTSE 100 has been crashing in recent weeks and it's difficult to see an end in sight. Is this…

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Don’t panic-sell in the stock market crash! Here are 2 FTSE 100 stocks I’d buy and hold

| Kirsteen Mackay

A stock market crash has investors running scared with panic-selling the result. This isn't the answer and there are still…

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The FTSE 100 crash continues, reminiscent of the 1929 stock market crash!

| Kirsteen Mackay

The 1929 stock market crash kicked off the Great Depression. As the FTSE 100 and FTSE 250 continue to crash,…

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Is the Premier Oil (PMO) share price surge a dead-cat bounce after crashing 88%?

| Kirsteen Mackay

Can the Premier Oil share price survive stock market volatility and will the price of oil fall below $20?

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The Diageo share price has crashed 15%! Is the FTSE 100 stock a good buy?

| Kirsteen Mackay

The Diageo share price has fallen 15% lately and 33% since September. Is it now in bargain share territory or…

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FTSE 100 in freefall! Is the HSBC share price a good buy?

| Kirsteen Mackay

As the FTSE 100 suffers another blow and banks look at ways to combat the coronavirus devastation, is HSBC a…

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Market crash or no market crash! Keep calm and carry on investing

| Kirsteen Mackay

With financial markets reeling from Monday's market crash and multiple factors weighing on global stocks, are further crashes imminent?

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Lloyds share price vs BP share price! Is now a good time to buy?

| Kirsteen Mackay

Lloyds share price has suffered a double whammy blow today from coronavirus fears and fraud accusations, while oil wars plague…

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Don’t panic-sell! Avoid oil and snap up bargains is my market crash plan

| Kirsteen Mackay

A market crash is not the time to panic-sell. Avoid uncertainty and choose bargain stocks to create your best ISA…

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A March buy! I like this FTSE 100 stock with a 9-year rising share price

| Kirsteen Mackay

Kirsteen Mackay looks at this defensive share and its strong brand, global presence, and increasing market demand.

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Bargain or overpriced? 2 FTSE 100 stocks I might buy in March

| Kirsteen Mackay

As the FTSE 100 fluctuates, it can be difficult to tell if a share is a value play or overpriced,…

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Stocks and shares vs crypto! Bitcoin’s appeal in the market crash

| Kirsteen Mackay

I'm not convinced Bitcoin is a viable alternative to stock market investing.

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£1,000 to invest today! What are my options?

| Kirsteen Mackay

Stock market volatility in the face of the coronavirus makes it difficult to know where to invest your cash.

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Gold price tumbling to cover margin calls! Do safe-haven investments exist?

| Kirsteen Mackay

Why has the price of gold dipped when global financial markets are in free-fall?

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Financial brutality! Which FTSE 100 stocks do I think are worth buying?

| Kirsteen Mackay

As the financial markets crash, it's important not to panic-sell as many stocks will survive to tell the tale.

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I believe you can become a FTSE 100 Stocks and Shares ISA millionaire

| Kirsteen Mackay

Despite the headwinds, I think it's still possible to become a millionaire through stock market investing.

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2 FTSE 100 and FTSE 250 stocks I’d consider buying in a market crash 

| Kirsteen Mackay

With market uncertainty causing panic to set in, here are two stocks I'd buy during a market crash.

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Will you enjoy the high cash returns of these FTSE 100 dividend yields?

| Kirsteen Mackay

Achieving a regular passive income is the goal of many value investors. These high dividend yields may well tempt you.

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2 hot growth stocks with popular products! Will they rise in 2020?

| Kirsteen Mackay

Can these stocks meet the demand for their sought-after products and create a share-price explosion?

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