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Tom Rodgers

Tom is a freelance financial writer working for some of the biggest and most prominent investing websites in the world.

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Why I think the cheap Scottish Mortgage Investment Trust and hidden gem MNG are winners

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With mega-profitable US and China tech giants on one hand, and yields of 7% on the other, these two recent…

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3 reasons I’d buy GSK for my Stocks and Shares ISA right now

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With 42% growth in the last 10 years and a rock-solid payout history, there's a compelling case for making this…

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BP share price down but cash flow strong. Here’s what I’d do now

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Free cash flow is a shareholder's best friend and this FTSE 100 giant has a big pile of it, with…

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£10k to invest? The FTSE 100 dividend share I bought and will never sell

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For a FTSE 100 dividend share that keeps delivering year after year, the Legal & General share price is a…

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RBS share price dips on Q3 loss! Buy time, or is there a better bank?

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Get past the idea of investing in FTSE 100 bank stocks like RBS and you'll find better, faster-growing banks in…

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£5k to spend? The high profit stock I’d buy for my ISA and hold for a decade

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This fast-growth AIM share is about to debut its biggest and best product yet. I think investors can make serious…

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Sirius Minerals dumped from FTSE 250! Could it still make you rich?

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Sirius Minerals will exit the FTSE 250 on 23 October as shares plunge towards zero. Is there still a chance…

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Can the Barclays share price double your money?

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Barclays' results are due at the end of October. Is it time to get ahead of the pack and buy…

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Woodford Patient Capital Trust at record low! Worth a punt?

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Buying shares in a collapsed empire could be the contrarian buy of your life. Is that a clever move here?

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ASOS share price rockets 30%! Time to buy?

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Online-only fashion is crushing the high street as sales and profits rocket, but which one makes the best investment case?

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Lloyds share price still rising! Time to cash in or load up?

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Knowing when to take profits and when to run your winners is one of the hardest things about investing. So…

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Forget Bitcoin! Why I’m buying Standard Life share price for 2020

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Cryptocurrency isn't any kind of long-term strategy for income and won't make you richer. Try this 8% yielder instead and…

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Forget the State Pension! I’m buying this 7.4% yield for a happy retirement

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There's a better route to a happy retirement than relying on the State Pension, and this 7.4% yielding dividend stock…

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Indivior surges! Time to buy and make a killing?

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Shares in this drug manufacturer are surging higher. Is now the time to buy or are there warning signs to…

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3 Warren Buffett investing tips I wish I knew before Brexit

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With Brexit creating huge FTSE volatility, the wisdom of Warren Buffett has never been more vital. I wish I'd learned…

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Why I think the Tesco share price is cheap! Time to buy?

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Is the shopping behemoth worth your money with results just around the corner? What are Tesco's prospects for growth?

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3 top funds for a Stocks and Shares ISA I think investors will love

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Sometimes it's overwhelming trying to choose what you want for your Stocks and Shares ISA. These funds offer a great…

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Forget Bitcoin! 2 high growth stocks I think could make you £1m instead

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Cryptocurrency isn't the only way to get in early on a booming industry. These fast-growing firms offer real prospects for…

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Tempted by the Sainsbury’s share price? Here’s what I think you should know

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Sainsbury's shares are cheap and come with an attractive-looking dividend. Is it time to stock up?

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2 FTSE 100 dividend shares I’d buy and hold for 20 years

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These two FTSE 100 dividend shares make perfect sense for long-term buy and hold strategies, says Tom Rodgers.

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Why investing like Warren Buffett could mean you won’t need the State Pension

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Don't delay! No matter where you are in your investing journey, Warren Buffett's advice promises a much happier retirement.

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Metro Bank share price plummets! Is it a steal for investors?

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The Metro Bank share price is trading at a whopping 40% discount. Is it time to jump in and grab…

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How I’m making passive income for retirement with just £50 a week

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You don't have to be rich to make passive income for retirement, says Tom Rodgers, and there's no better time…

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2 absurdly cheap UK REITs I think income investors will love

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These three UK REITs each offer something different, in booming sectors, with attractive valuations and soaring dividends.

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Forget the State Pension or a Cash ISA! I’d live off these 7.7% yields for my retirement

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With these dividends and a great track record, the Aviva share price is a steal, says Tom Rodgers.

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Neil Woodford drops biotech, buys BT, IMB, IAG – is he right?

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Is Neil Woodford's switch from risky small caps to these three FTSE 100 dividend payers a stunning return to form,…

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Sirius Minerals share price plunges 50% – is it the bargain of a lifetime?

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The Sirius Minerals plc (LON:SXX) share price keeps falling, so is now the time to get in cheap on the…

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Why the Thomas Cook share price fell 27% in August

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The Thomas Cook Group plc (LON:TCG) share price had another shocking month in August but is the stock now a…

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2 booming growth stocks I need in my Stocks and Shares ISA right now

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Argentex Group plc (LON:ARGX) and Iomart Group plc (LON:IOM) just reached the top of my growth stock watchlist, says Tom…

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Why I’d buy the Barratt share price after these results

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Barratt Developments plc (LON:BDEV) shares fell on strong full-year results, making it a cracking buy for value investors, in my…

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Is the Glencore share price a buy after its latest surge?

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Bargain-hunters may have Glencore plc (LON:GLEN) on their watchlist so is the mining giant worth a punt?

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Is the BP share price a buy after £4.5bn Alaska oil sell-off?

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Is there any benefit to the big dividend-paying BP plc (LON:BP) share price as it slims down its oil operations?

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Forget Bitcoin or gold! I’d buy these FTSE 100 dividend stocks in my ISA instead

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Desperate times mean desperate investors reach for so-called safe havens. GlaxoSmithKline plc (LON:GSK) and Legal & General plc (LON:LGEN) may…

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Lloyds vs Vodafone: which is the best dividend stock?

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Your dividend could be in danger if you don't pick the right stock, says Tom Rodgers. So would he choose…

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How I use the hidden value effect to generate higher returns

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This simple theory could supercharge your portfolio and lower your risk of making bad investment decisions.

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Marks & Spencer likely to exit the FTSE 100. I’d buy its growth stock successor

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Troubled retailer Marks and Spencer Group plc (LON:MKS) is to be demoted from the FTSE 100 while its replacement Polymetal…

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Why I’d bin this 8% yielder and what I’d buy instead

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Lookers plc (LON:LOOK) has a head-turning 8% dividend, but a better paying buy is Royal Dutch Shell plc class B…

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How to buy shares like the UK’s richest fund managers

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It's simpler than you think to learn the secrets of how to buy shares when you see what's in the…

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Is the Greene King share price a buy after soaring 50%?

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Greene King plc (LON:GNK) may be celebrating its takeover, but I think there are better prospects in the drinks market…

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2 FTSE 100 dividend stocks I think are absurdly cheap right now

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Undervalued dividend payers are everywhere right now, says Tom Rodgers, so you don't need to increase your risk to find…

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