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Cliff D'Arcy

My first loves were Maths and Physics. After studying Maths, Stats and Computer Science in the late 80s, I worked in the financial sector from 1987 to 2002. I then joined The Motley Fool's writing team in January 2003 and left in November 2005. Since then, I have been a freelance financial writer. My primary goal is to help people manage their money better by making sensible financial decisions!

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After the B&M share price crashes 15%, would I buy today?

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The B&M share price plunged by almost 15% on Tuesday, following disappointing full-year results. But after falling so steeply, is…

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4 cheap shares I’d buy and hold in June!

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These four cheap shares offer dividend yields ranging from roughly 8.5% to 11% a year. I'd buy all four to…

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These 3 FTSE 100 shares crashed in May. I’d buy 1 now

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These FTSE 100 shares all dropped this month, plunging by up to 24%. But falling prices often reveal hidden value…

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At under 90p, are Rolls-Royce shares a screaming buy?

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Rolls-Royce shares have crashed from over 150p in early November 2021 to under 90p. Does the slump leave this penny…

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How I’d buy cheap shares today like Warren Buffett

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Warren Buffett loves buying great companies at reasonable prices. After US stocks slumped in 2022, I think he'd be buying…

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3 reasons I’d buy Lloyds shares today

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Lloyds shares are down almost 20% since their high on 17 January 2022. But after falling almost 11p, I see…

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These 2 cheap shares dived last week. I’d buy 1 today

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Although global stock markets rebounded hard this week, these two cheap shares were left behind in this surge. But I…

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3 cheap shares with dividend yields of up to 9%

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These three cheap FTSE 250 shares all offer market-thrashing dividend yields of up to 8.7% a year. But which would…

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Which FTSE 100 shares would I buy to offset higher fuel bills?

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Rishi Sunak unveiled a windfall tax this week, hitting shares of energy firms, and especially oil & gas producers. But…

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After crashing 29%, Spectris shares look cheap to me

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After peaking at 4,167p last September, Spectris shares have slumped by over 29%. But I see deep value in the…

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These 9 cheap shares have dividend yields of up to 11%!

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These nine FTSE 100 shares offer dividend yields ranging from 6.7% to 10.9% a year. These are among the highest…

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Which would I buy now: BT or Vodafone shares?

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BT and Vodafone shares have both risen in value over one year, but have been big losers over five years.…

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Lloyds shares drop to 44p. Should I buy now?

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After a bright start to 2022, Lloyds shares have since slipped almost 8% this year. At 44p, should I buy…

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I’d buy this crashed FTSE 100 share for its near-7% dividend yield!

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These five FTSE 100 shares have crashed, losing 18% to 25% of their value in one month. But I'd buy…

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This cheap share fell 30% last week. I’d buy now

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This huge US corporation saw its shares crash by 30% last week. But I'd buy this surprisingly cheap share now…

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These 7 shares produce passive income of 7% to 11% a year!

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Passive income is extra money I make without working. By buying these seven shares, I could earn 8.9% a year…

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Stock market crash: here’s why falling prices is good news

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Over in the US, a stock market crash is battering high-priced stocks. But I see falling shares as an opportunity…

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These 5 FTSE 100 shares crashed in 2022. I’d buy 1 today

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Although the FTSE 100 index is flat in 2022, some Footsie shares have crashed hard this year. But I see…

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What would Warren Buffett do in this market meltdown?

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With the US stock market diving almost 20% in 2022, what would Warren Buffett do in this bear market? I…

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As stock markets crash, I’d buy these 4 FTSE 100 fallers!

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After US stock markets tumbled on Wednesday, the FTSE 100 duly followed suit on Thursday. But falling share prices revealed…

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Stock market crash: I’m hunting giants for future gains!

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In this latest stock market crash, selling pressure is slamming share prices. But some great company stocks are being crushed,…

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What’s the worst that could happen to the Lloyds share price?

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After a bright start, the Lloyds share price has lost almost 10% in 2022. If stock markets keep sliding, how…

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These 5 FTSE 100 shares have crashed in 2022. I’d buy one now

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These five FTSE 100 shares have plunged in value over the past six months. But I believe one of these…

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Lloyds shares drop 20% in 4 months. Should I buy now?

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Lloyds shares have lost a fifth of their value since peaking on 17 January this year. But after rebounding from…

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These are the 5 worst ways to invest in stocks

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It's all too easy to lose money when you don't really know how to invest in stocks. Here are the…

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These 3 cheap shares offer dividend yields of up to 11%!

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I'm always on the lookout for cheap shares that pay juicy dividends. Here are three FTSE 100 stocks that pay…

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3 FTSE 100 companies Elon Musk could buy instead of Twitter!

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Elon Musk's hostile takeover of Twitter has hit a few bumps. Instead of buying the social media site, I'd buy…

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Here’s how I find cheap shares to build wealth

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Investing shouldn't be like gambling or speculating. For me, it's all about finding cheap shares in quality companies that I'd…

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The FTSE 100 defies the US stock market crash

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On Thursday, the S&P 500 came within 0.1% of a full-on stock market crash. Meanwhile, the UK's FTSE 100 index…

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Here’s why the FTSE 100 is a bargain buy today

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The FTSE 100 has held up well in 2022, while other major market indices have dived. For me, now's a…

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Here’s why I’m not afraid of a stock market crash

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Despite repeated price falls in 2022, a stock market crash has yet to arrive. And even if we do enter…

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The Lloyds share price lost 6% this week. Time to buy?

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The Lloyds share price dived almost 6% this week, way behind the FTSE 100 index. But with interest rates and…

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The Royal Mail share price crashes 35% in 2022. Time to buy?

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The Royal Mail share price has slumped since its 2022 high on 5 January. After this plunge, I think it’s…

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Scottish Mortgage (LON:SMT) shares are in free fall. Buy now or wait?

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Scottish Mortgage shares have almost halved, losing 46% since their November 2021 peak. After such a steep crash, is SMT…

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ARK Innovation ETF: after its 70% crash, should I buy?

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Shares in Cathie Wood’s ARK Innovation ETF hit nearly $160 in February 2021. After crashing by 70%, they now trade…

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The Ocado share price crashes 47% in 2022. Time to buy?

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The Ocado share price has almost halved in 2022 and is down almost 70% from its 2020 peak. After such…

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4 FTSE 100 shares I’d buy to shelter from storms

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While US stocks have dived in 2022, the FTSE 100 has actually gained. Yet I see deep value within the…

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For stock markets in 2022, April is the cruellest month

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April was a brutal month for investors, as stock markets slid right around the globe. But the FTSE 100 was…

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Is it time to buy the FTSE 100’s 3 biggest flops in April?

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In a brutal month for global stocks, the FTSE 100 actually rose slightly in April. However, these three Footsie growth…

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4 cheap FTSE 100 shares I’d buy in May for dividends!

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For me, the best form of passive income is generous FTSE 100 dividends. Here are four cheap shares that I'd…

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