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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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Why isn’t the BT share price over £2 already?

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The BT share price has lost 12% since its 2021 peak last June. But earnings could be set to take…

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These are the FTSE 100’s biggest flops over a year. I’d buy 1 today

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These five FTSE 100 shares have crashed between 38% and 57% over the past 12 months. But I see deep…

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I’d buy these 6 shares for passive income of 8.7% a year

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Passive income is income made without work or effort. By buying these cheap shares, I could earn 8.7% a year,…

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3 dirt-cheap shares I want to buy today!

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These three cheap shares offer market-beating dividends with potential for future share-price growth. I'd gladly buy all three stocks to…

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3 beaten-down FTSE 100 shares I’d buy now

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These three FTSE 100 shares have crashed between 25% and 39% over the past three months. After these falls, I…

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After the Barclays share price dives 33% in 98 days, I’d buy

| Cliff D'Arcy

The Barclays share price has plunged from nearly 220p in mid-January to below 147p today. I think this crash is…

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Stock market crash: bursting the bubble

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After global share prices rose steeply between 2019 and 2021, a stock market crash looks more likely. But here's why…

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How my side hustle makes me extra cash in passive income

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Passive income is the extra cash I make without time or effort. Here’s how I grab this income -- and…

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5 dividend shares paying 9% a year on average!

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These five FTSE 100 dividend shares offer market-beating passive income to patient shareholders like me. Indeed, their average dividend yield…

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After the GSK share price beats £17, we’ve sold big-time

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After the GSK share price surged past £17, my family sold a large chunk of our holding. There are two…

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How I’d invest £1k in a Stocks & Shares ISA before 6 April

| Cliff D'Arcy

The 2022-23 tax year starts on Wednesday, 6 April. This means that I have until Tuesday midnight to invest inside…

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3 cheap FTSE 100 dividend shares I’m buying in April

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Here are three FTSE 100 shares I'm buying in April. Their dividend yields range from 8.3% to 9.3% a year…

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Despite a tough 2022 so far, I’ll keep buying shares!

| Cliff D'Arcy

The first quarter of 2022 was scary for investors as stock prices swung wildly. But here's why I'll keep on…

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5 cheap shares I’d buy in April for big dividends

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These five cheap shares are dividend dynamos, offering market-beating cash payouts to patient investors. I'd buy and hold all five…

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After recent falls, is the BT share price too low?

| Cliff D'Arcy

The BT share price has crashed steeply since topping £5 in late 2017. But it bounced back in 2021 and…

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2 cheap shares with dividend yields of 8.5%+!

| Cliff D'Arcy

After a volatile first quarter for global stock markets, I like the look of these two cheap FTSE 100 shares…

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2 cheap FTSE 100 shares I’d buy for dividend income

| Cliff D'Arcy

These very different shares both offer market-beating dividend yields to investors like me, keen on passive income to invest or…

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The Royal Mail share price has crashed 34%. Is it too cheap?

| Cliff D'Arcy

The Royal Mail share price has crashed hard since 5 January, when it hit its 2022 high. After today's fall,…

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Stock market crash: 3 warning signs from March

| Cliff D'Arcy

After Russia invaded Ukraine on 24 February, share prices dived. Though they've since recovered, the risks of a stock market…

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Barclays share price: time to buy after this £450m fail?

| Cliff D'Arcy

The Barclays share price dropped over 2% on Monday after it revealed a £450m blunder. The shares have been sliding…

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These FTSE 100 shares are up 177%-343% over 5 years!

| Cliff D'Arcy

The FTSE 100 index is up just over 2% in five years. But these five fabulous Footsie shares have skyrocketed…

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2 cheap shares I’d buy now while prices are low

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These two FTSE 100 shares have tumbled heavily in 2022. But I'd happily buy both cheap shares today for their…

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This popular FTSE 100 share has crashed 34% in 6 weeks. Time to buy!

| Cliff D'Arcy

This FTSE 100 share has crashed by more than a third since 11 February. But I see deep value in…

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The THG share price has collapsed by 90%. Is it a bargain buy at 87p?

| Cliff D'Arcy

The THG share price has collapsed by almost 90% since January 2021. After such a catastrophic collapse, are these shares…

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Cathie Wood’s ARK Innovation ETF has soared 28%! Is ARKK’s crash over?

| Cliff D'Arcy

Cathie Wood's ARK Innovation ETF almost hit $160 in February 2021. After crashing brutally, it's rebounded by almost 28% since…

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3 dirt-cheap FTSE 100 shares I’d buy for powerful passive income

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Together, these three cheap FTSE 100 shares offer an average dividend yield of 8.3% a year. I'd buy this passive…

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I’m buying these 2 dirt-cheap shares for my income portfolio

| Cliff D'Arcy

Since Russia invaded Ukraine on 24 February, markets have been volatile for two weeks. Even so, I'm buying these two…

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After recent stock shocks, I’d buy these 3 cheap shares!

| Cliff D'Arcy

After the UK stock market dived last Friday and on Monday, there were plenty of cheap shares to be had.…

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Stock market crash: 4 important things I realised this week

| Cliff D'Arcy

As share prices slid on Friday and Monday, fears grew of another stock market crash. Although markets have rebounded, I…

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Here’s my hit list of 5 cheap shares I want to buy!

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Share prices have been volatile in 2022, making some cheap shares even cheaper. Here are five UK shares I aim…

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Stock market crash: 4 crazy tales from this latest meltdown!

| Cliff D'Arcy

As share prices rebound, fears of a stock market crash have eased. Even so, some asset prices have moved around…

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Cheap shares: these 5 FTSE 100 stocks have crashed up to 80%!

| Cliff D'Arcy

Over the past 12 months, some cheap shares have gotten even cheaper. These five big fallers have lost up to…

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After 2 down months, is a 2022 stock market crash inevitable?

| Cliff D'Arcy

In a stock market crash, share prices fall 20% or more. After falling in January and February, are US stocks…

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Cheap shares: how can this FTSE 100 stock be so low?

| Cliff D'Arcy

After last week's stock market ups and downs, several cheap shares look appealing to me. I'd grab this FTSE 100…

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4 easy ways to lose money when buying shares!

| Cliff D'Arcy

Buying shares can be a real danger zone, especially for beginners to investing. Here are four mistakes I made, but…

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I’m buying now while the Lloyds share price stays so low

| Cliff D'Arcy

The Lloyds share price plunged more than 10% on Thursday, before partially rebounding on Friday. Here's why I'm going to…

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I was utterly wrong about these 2 battered FTSE 100 stocks!

| Cliff D'Arcy

After Russia invaded Ukraine on Thursday, these two FTSE 100 shares crashed spectacularly. Would I buy them today while they…

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Stock market crash: 3 cheap stocks after Thursday’s shock

| Cliff D'Arcy

Following Russia's invasion of Ukraine, London suffered a stock market mini-crash on Thursday. Here are three FTSE 100 bargains I'd…

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Which of these 10 FTSE 100 monster shares would I buy today?

| Cliff D'Arcy

These 10 FTSE 100 giants have market values ranging between £55bn and almost £150bn. But which of these mega-cap shares…

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The Lloyds share price is up 6% in 2022. Buy now while it’s cheap?

| Cliff D'Arcy

The Lloyds share price hit 56p earlier this year, but is now only 6% up in 2022. With the shares…

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