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Charlie Keough

Charlie Keough is a freelance investment writer. Prior to joining the Motley Fool UK, he worked for a global asset management company. He has also spent time working at a corporate finance boutique focused on sell-side M&A. He aims to buy blue-chip high yield stocks that he can hold in his portfolio for the decades to come.

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The FTSE 100 tumbles! Here are 2 reasons why I’d still buy UK shares

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Amid talks of a stock market crash, the Footsie has fallen. But this Fool still likes the look of UK…

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Lloyds shares climbed 7% in July. Is there still value left for investors?

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After years of stagnation, Lloyds shares have sparked into life in 2024. But is there still value left in the…

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NatWest shares rose 17% in July. What could August have in store?

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NatWest shares are flying. Even with talk of a stock market crash, this Fool still thinks the FTSE 100 bank…

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I’m more tempted now than ever before by the National Grid share price

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The National Grid share price looks very lucrative to this Fool. Here he explains why he thinks now is a…

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2 reasons why I’m eyeing the Aviva share price

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With its share price sitting at 484.5p, this Fool likes the look of Aviva. Here he gives two reasons why…

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I’d buy these 2 shares to target bulky passive income

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With 6% dividend yields, this Fool thinks these two FTSE 100 shares could provide a great source of passive income.

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If I had £3,000 and was new to the stock market, I’d buy these 2 shares

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If this Fool had some cash tucked away and was just starting out in the stock market, here are businesses…

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FTSE shares: 1 I love and 1 I’m avoiding

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This Fool takes a closer look at two FTSE shares on which he has widely varying views. One's a miniature…

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Could this be as cheap as it gets for these 2 FTSE 100 stocks?

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These 2 cheap FTSE 100 stocks have caught this Fool's attention. He reckons now could be a good time for…

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I’d buy these 2 quality stocks to make passive income with an ISA

| Charlie Keough

Footsie constituents BP and NatWest both have juicy dividend yields. This Fool breaks down why he'd happily buy them for…

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£11,000 in savings? The highest-yielding stock on the FTSE 100 could provide an £11,736-a-year second income

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With a lump sum saved, this Fool would turn to the Footsie's highest-paying dividend stock to generate a meaty second…

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3 factors that could send Scottish Mortgage shares soaring

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This Fool outlines three key reasons he thinks Scottish Mortgage shares could keep gaining momentum this year and beyond.

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This renowned FTSE 250 stock took a tumble in July. Is now the time to pounce?

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FTSE 250 stalwart ITV saw its share price fall after its latest results announcement. This Fool reckons that could present…

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I’m shopping in the FTSE 100 for world-class dividends!

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This Fool’s looking for quality income shares and he reckons the FTSE 100’s the place to find them. Here are…

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Shares I love: Legal & General

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Legal & General shares are one of this Fool's FTSE 100 favourites. That's due to their cheap valuation and handsome…

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The Rolls-Royce share price jumps 9% as dividends are reinstated and profits rise by 74%

| Charlie Keough

The Rolls-Royce share price has climbed almost in double digits on the release of its half-year results. This Fool delves…

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8.4% and 7.2% yields! I’d buy these 2 exceptional FTSE 100 dividend shares today

| Charlie Keough

This Fool reckons these could be two of the finest dividend shares available to investors. If he didn't already own…

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2 boring but beautiful picks I think could make great additions to a Stocks and Shares ISA

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This Fool thinks these two FTSE shares could be smart additions to bolster a Stocks and Shares ISA. Here, he…

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£20,000 in savings? That could become a passive income worth £19,233 a year

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This Fool buys dividend shares with the aim of making substantial passive income with minimal effort. With £20,000, here's what…

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Down 6% last month! Is it time to sell my Nvidia stock?

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Nvidia has been a star stock due to its blistering performance lately. But last month the shares took a tumble.…

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The British American Tobacco share price jumps as it announces £1.6bn worth of share buybacks

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The British American Tobacco share price has been boosted after its latest results. This Fool takes a closer look at…

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This FTSE 100 stock has crashed nearly 70%! Would I be silly not to buy?

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The share price of FTSE 100 icon Burberry is on the floor. But is now the time for this Fool…

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£11,000 in savings? Here’s how I’d use it to target a £1,876-a-month passive income

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If this Fool had a lump sum of savings in the bank, he'd put it to work and start making…

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The 3i Group share price rises after a positive Q1 performance update!

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The 3i Group share price is up 1.3% following the announcement of its first-quarter results. This Fool takes a look…

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FTSE 100 shares: 1 I’d buy today and 1 I wouldn’t touch with a bargepole

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Here this Fool takes a look at two FTSE 100 shares. One's a data provider he'd like to buy. The…

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I’m taking a step closer to financial freedom with these dividend shares

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With plans of funding his retirement, this Fool's targeting dividend shares. Here are two he owns and he's eager to…

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One defensive stock I’d love to own during a market correction

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This Fool wants to own more defensive stocks in case the market declines. Here's one FTSE 100 constituent he'd love…

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BT share price: a bargain or one to avoid?

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This Fool has been keeping tabs on the BT share price. Despite looking cheap, he's steering clear of the stock…

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£20,000 tucked away? Here’s how I’d aim for a £29,664-a-year passive income

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This Fool wants to debunk the myth that making passive income is impossible. With £20,000, here's how he'd do it.

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Up 31%, do Lloyds shares have more to give?

| Charlie Keough

Shares in major FTSE 100 bank Lloyds are on a charge. But what could be in store for the stock?…

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Could Aviva shares reach £5.84 in the next 12 months?

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Some analysts think Aviva shares could soar nearly 19% in the next year. This Fool takes a closer look to…

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What could the second half of 2024 have in store for the BAE Systems share price?

| Charlie Keough

After a strong first six months of the year, what could be coming next for the BAE Systems share price?…

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FTSE 100 shares: is Barclays a standout buy?

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Barclays shares are among the FTSE 100's top performers and this Fool thinks they have further to go. He explains…

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2 amazing passive income shares I’d buy right now for the next decade

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This Fool would buy these passive income shares with the aim of tucking them away in his portfolio for the…

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If I had to start again from scratch, this would be the first FTSE stock I’d buy!

| Charlie Keough

This Fool does most of his shopping on the FTSE. But if he had to start from zero today, Games…

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These 2 top-notch value stocks have fallen by over 10% this year!

| Charlie Keough

Value stocks have the potential to offer meaty returns over the long run. Here are two this Fool thinks are…

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Down 17%, does the GSK share price scream buy?

| Charlie Keough

It has been far from a smooth journey for the GSK share price recently. But this Fool likes the look…

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What could come first for Nvidia stock: $100 or $150?

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Nvidia can't seem to slow down right now. But will the stock keep rising or could we see it pull…

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Here’s how £10,000 in savings could turn into a second income worth £21,859 a year

| Charlie Keough

With thousands tucked away, this Fool would put it to work to start making a second income. Here, he breaks…

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Here’s why I want to buy more Legal & General shares this month

| Charlie Keough

This Fool already owns shares in Footsie giant Legal & General but he's keen to top up this month. Here,…

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