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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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Investing Articles

Do I buy FTSE 100 stock NatWest’s cheap shares after 2021’s £3bn profit?

| Cliff D'Arcy

FTSE 100 bank NatWest made nearly £3bn of profit in 2021. Is this stock far too cheap today? And should…

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Cathie Wood’s ARK Innovation ETF (ARKK) has crashed 60%. Time to buy?

| Cliff D'Arcy

Cathie Wood's ARK Innovation fund (ARKK) has lost nearly 60% of its value since its February 2021 peak. Should I…

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This FTSE 100 share has crashed 42% in a year. Should I buy now?

| Cliff D'Arcy

The FTSE 100 has returned more than 16% over the past 12 months. Yet this FTSE 100 share has collapsed…

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Stock market crash: 5 shocking stats from the worst day ever!

| Cliff D'Arcy

As stocks get more volatile, fears grow of another stock market crash. But here are five valuable insights from the…

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After the GSK share price leaps 24% in a year, should I sell now?

| Cliff D'Arcy

The GlaxoSmithKline share price has soared by almost a quarter since its February 2021 lows. After this price surge, is…

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These 3 cheap shares pay cash dividends of up to 25% a year!

| Cliff D'Arcy

These three cheap shares -- all members of the FTSE 100 index -- have been volatile recently. But I'd buy…

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Stock market crash: 5 lessons from previous meltdowns

| Cliff D'Arcy

After US stocks had their worst January since 2009, will this spill over into a global stock market crash? These…

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Stock market crash: 5 danger signs from early 2022!

| Cliff D'Arcy

After the worst January for US stocks since 2009, the risks of a full-blown stock market crash are rising. Here…

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This FTSE 100 share has crashed 54% in a year. Time to buy?

| Cliff D'Arcy

The FTSE 100's worst-performing share over the past 12 months has crashed by 54%. After such a collapse, is this…

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Tesla stock has lost $280 since 3 January. Should I buy now?

| Cliff D'Arcy

After hitting nearly $1,200 on 3 January, Tesla stock has collapsed by around $280. Should I buy the shares today…

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3 cheap shares I think Warren Buffett would like

| Cliff D'Arcy

Warren Buffett built a $114bn fortune by investing in great businesses. Here are three shares in quality UK companies that…

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Could the BT share price leap 25%+ in 2022? I believe so!

| Cliff D'Arcy

After leaping by over 28% in 2021, the BT share price has enjoyed a positive start to 2022. But it…

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Could the Lloyds share price leap higher in 2022? I think so!

| Cliff D'Arcy

After soaring by 31% in 2021, the Lloyds share price has added 7.5% in 2022. But if UK growth continues…

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These 3 FTSE 100 stocks crashed in 2022. One is dirt-cheap today!

| Cliff D'Arcy

These three FTSE 100 stocks have all crashed in value since the end of 2021. But after these steep falls,…

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Amazon stock set to explode as Prime price to rise $20!

| Cliff D'Arcy

After diving 7.8% on Thursday, Amazon stock is set to soar on Friday after it reported a 22% sales rise…

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This is what happens when tech stocks get wrecked!

| Cliff D'Arcy

These three highly rated tech stocks all crashed when their results weren't up to scratch. Here's what happens when expectations…

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With £1,000 to invest, I’d buy these 2 FTSE 100 shares

| Cliff D'Arcy

If I had only £1,000 to invest today, I'd invest £500 in each of these two FTSE 100 shares. While…

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These 5 FTSE 100 stocks crashed in January. I’d buy one today!

| Cliff D'Arcy

Although the FTSE 100 gained 1.1% in January, these five stocks all flopped last month. But I view one of…

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Stock market crash: 4 warnings from billionaire Warren Buffett

| Cliff D'Arcy

After US stock prices tumbled in January, investors are more fearful of a stock market crash. Here's what the world's…

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How I earn free money from passive income — with a bonus kicker!

| Cliff D'Arcy

Passive income is extra money generated without work or effort. Here's how I grab my extra income while making bonus…

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After the SMT share price crashes 32% in 3 months, is it a buy?

| Cliff D'Arcy

The SMT share price has crashed by almost a third since peaking on 5 November. After falling nearly £5, is…

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After the oil price gushes 32% in 2 months, is it time to buy BP or Shell shares?

| Cliff D'Arcy

BP and Shell shares have surged over the past year, thanks to oil prices gushing higher. So is now a…

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Why the THG share price keeps on falling

| Cliff D'Arcy

The THG share price has collapsed by 83% in one year, sending its stock plunging from almost 840p to below…

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How Warren Buffett made $30bn as Cathie Wood crashed!

| Cliff D'Arcy

Over the past 12 months, Warren Buffett's personal wealth has soared by $30bn. Meanwhile, Cathie Wood's investors took a beating…

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After the Deliveroo share price crashes 64%, is it time to buy?

| Cliff D'Arcy

The Deliveroo share price has plunged by nearly 64% since peaking in August 2021. With the group still growing strongly,…

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After Tesla stock crashes 34%, is it time to buy?

| Cliff D'Arcy

Tesla stock has crashed from almost $1,245 in November to around $820 today. After losing $420bn of market value, is…

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The Unilever share price: after an 11% leap, am I too late to buy?

| Cliff D'Arcy

The Unilever share price first slumped and then jumped after it abandoned a £50bn deal. Have I missed my chance…

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After Netflix stock crashes $300 in 2 months, should I buy below $400?

| Cliff D'Arcy

Netflix stock has collapsed from over $700 in mid-November to below $400 on Friday. After crashing so hard, is it…

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3 cheap FTSE 100 shares I’d buy for their bumper dividends

| Cliff D'Arcy

Despite a decent 2021 and a good start to 2022, I still view the FTSE 100 as undervalued. Here are…

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With the oil price at 7-year highs, should I buy BP shares today?

| Cliff D'Arcy

With the oil price gushing to its highest level since October 2014, should I buy BP shares today, even though…

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How passive income generates free money for life (with a secret sauce!)

| Cliff D'Arcy

Passive income is unearned income that rolls in without work or effort. Here's how I invest to generate extra income…

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These 3 FTSE 100 stocks plunged in 2021. I’d buy all 3 today!

| Cliff D'Arcy

Although the FTSE 100 had a positive 2021, some of its members' shares did very poorly. But I see recovery…

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Is the GSK share price set to soar after £50bn Unilever bid?

| Cliff D'Arcy

The GSK share price could see some serious price action on Monday morning, after FTSE 100 giant Unilever made a…

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Why this FTSE 100 stock fell 27% in 2021

| Cliff D'Arcy

After a positive start to 2021, the Ocado share price went into freefall, almost halving from high to low. What…

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5 fantastic & fascinating facts about Apple stock (AAPL)!

| Cliff D'Arcy

Apple stock has exploded over the past five years, briefly lifting its market value above $3trn. Here are five incredible…

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3 Warren Buffett-style value stocks I’d buy today

| Cliff D'Arcy

Warren Buffett has built a $115bn fortune through long-term value investing. Here are three UK stocks I'd buy today as…

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Why the BT share price rose 28% in 2021

| Cliff D'Arcy

The BT share price soared by over 28% in 2020, doubling the return of the wider FTSE 100. Here's what…

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3 cheap shares I’d buy to hold for 10 years

| Cliff D'Arcy

Here are three cheap FTSE 100 shares that I'd happily buy today to own for their dividends and capital growth…

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5 things you must know before buying stocks

| Cliff D'Arcy

Frequently, picking stocks can be as much an art as it is a science. Even so, here are five factors…

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These 5 factors could send the Lloyds share price soaring in 2022!

| Cliff D'Arcy

The Lloyds share price is already up over 6% in 2022, after just two days of trading. But these five…

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