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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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These two cheap shares have soared in November. I’d still buy them today!

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It's been a great month so far for UK shares, as prices soar on good news. These cheap shares are…

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These two cheap shares have boomed since Halloween, but I’d buy both today!

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It's been a great month so far for UK stocks, but I think there's more to come. I'd buy into…

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The FTSE 100 has surged 14% this month, but I’d keep buying these cheap shares!

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The FTSE 100 has had a remarkable November so far, up 14% in eight trading days. Yet I'd still buy…

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The FTSE 100 leaps 10% in a week! I’d keep buying these cheap shares

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With the US election resolved and a Covid-19 vaccine coming, I think now is a great time to dive into…

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Cheap shares surge strongly on Monday. I’d buy these two while stocks last!

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News of an effective vaccine against Covid-19 sends stock markets soaring on Monday afternoon. But I'm sure these two cheap…

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Cheap shares: This FTSE 100 stock has fallen 18% in 3 months. I’d buy it today!

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This FTSE 100 giant has seen its share price dive by nearly a fifth since August. I'd buy these cheap…

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G4S shares: another takeover bid arrives! What do I think shareholders should do next?

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G4S shares leap as a second takeover bid arrives, this time from an American rival. Were I a holder of…

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These cheap shares pay out billions in cash every year. I’d buy some today!

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These five big British businesses pay out many billions in cash to shareholders each year. Which of these cheap shares…

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These cheap shares pay the UK’s biggest dividends. But which would I buy?

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These five cheap shares are the FTSE 100's dividend darlings -- the stocks paying the largest cash dividends to shareholders.…

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These three cheap shares have crashed over 25%! Which would I buy today?

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Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, these three cheap shares have suffered a terrible 2020. But which would I buy to…

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Cheap shares: this stock has crashed 38% in a year, but would I buy today?

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The stock of this FTSE 100 champion has plunged during the Covid-19 crisis. Are its cheap shares doomed to decline…

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Cheap shares: I’d buy this FTSE 100 stock now for a big recovery in 2021!

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The cheap shares of this FTSE 100 heavyweight have been battered and bruised in 2020. But I see them as…

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Either I’ve gone crazy or the world has, but I’d keep buying these cheap shares!

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These cheap shares have jumped by 17% in a month, but have still halved in less than 12 months. Here's…

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Why is the Lloyds share price falling yet again? Here’s why I would buy today…

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With the Lloyds share price more than halving over the past 12 months, it's no wonder investors are running scared.…

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2 cheap shares I’d buy today

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These two cheap shares generate reliable earnings and powerful cash dividends. While ethical investors would shun them, I would buy…

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Cheap shares: It’s been a rotten week for the FTSE 100. But I’d buy this stock today!

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The FTSE 100 has had another rotten week, on top of a bad month, and an awful year. But I'd…

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These cheap shares have performed terribly, but I’d still buy Shell today!

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As the FTSE 100 dives again, this former superstar's stock has crashed by almost two-thirds in a year. But I'm…

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Stock market crash: I’d buy these cheap shares for their 6.1% dividend yield!

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As the FTSE 100 suffers one of its worst days since the March meltdown, these cheap shares have become crazily…

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Stock market crash: I’d buy these two cheap shares for their brighter futures!

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As the FTSE 100 continues its post-summer slide, cheap shares just keep getting cheaper. But I like the look of…

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Cheap shares: value investing is dead. Long live value investing!

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According to this new report, value investing is in its worst phase for 200 years. But I'm not worried, because…

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Stock market crash: these cheap shares pay a 7% dividend, but would I buy?

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The stock market crash has pushed these cheap shares down towards the £1 mark. They now pay a 7% yearly…

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Rolls-Royce shares are up 54% in a month! Here’s what I’d do with them today

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Since slumping to a low three weeks ago, Rolls-Royce shares have powered up like one of its engines. But what…

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Cheap shares: this FTSE 100 stock has surged 11% in a month. Would I buy now?

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This 'boring' FTSE 100 stock is one of the cheapest of all cheap shares. After drifting downward for six weeks,…

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Cheap shares: This FTSE 100 stock has soared 24% in a month. What I’d do with it today

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With so many cheap shares on sale today, should I avoid this surging FTSE 100 stock, up almost a quarter…

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Cheap shares: this FTSE 100 stock leaps 10% in two days, but would I keep buying?

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One week ago, these cheap shares struggled to stay above £1. Today, this FTSE 100 stock has surged on improving…

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UK dividends collapse by half in the third quarter, but not at these two FTSE 100 giants!

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More bad news for UK shareholders as dividends payout halve in the summer months. But these two powerful businesses keep…

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Lloyds shares have soared nearly 16% in one month. Do I think they are cheap shares today?

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After having a disastrous 2020, Lloyds shares have been rising from their recent lows. Are they cheap shares today, or…

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Stock market crash/cheap shares: I think this FTSE 100 stock is a crazy bargain buy!

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This FTSE 100 stock soared after March's crash, but today dived to its 2020 low. I say this is crazy,…

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Cheap shares: I’d buy this FTSE 100 star inside a tax-free ISA for a passive income!

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Despite the Covid nightmare, some firms are thriving. Excellent trading by this FTSE 100 giant makes it one of my…

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Forget the stock market crash. I’d buy cheap shares like this in an ISA to retire rich!

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Stock market crash, what crash? This fabulous FTSE 100 stock goes on my buy list of 'cheap' shares for crushing…

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Stock market crash: I’d buy these cheap shares in an ISA for a passive income!

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The stock market crash has created lots of cheap shares to buy for tax-free gains and a passive income. I…

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Stock market crash: I’d buy these cheap shares in a tax-free ISA to retire rich and early!

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To retire rich, the secret is to buy cheap shares in the stock market crash, earn passive income and avoid…

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Shares in this FTSE 100 champion are down 16% in a year! But would I buy big today?

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This FTSE 100 heavyweight has lost almost £14bn of market value in 12 months. What would I do with my…

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This FTSE 100 share surged 96% this week! But would I buy or bail out now?

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In an otherwise steady week for the FTSE 100, this beaten-down share suddenly nearly doubled. Are the shares set to…

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This FTSE 100 share has crashed 15% in a month. Would I buy, sell, or hold today?

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Shares in this former FTSE 100 giant have collapsed by almost a sixth in 30 days. What's go on? And…

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This FTSE 100 share has dived 27% in three months. What would I do with it?

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Shares in this FTSE 100 powerhouse have crashed by more than a quarter since July. Would would I do today?…

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FTSE 100: you can claim this 10% a year in cash for less than £14 today. I’d buy it!

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If you're looking to earn a high passive income, or generate higher cash returns from your portfolio, then this FTSE…

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This FTSE 100 share has crashed by 60% this year. For me, it’s a beautiful bargain buy!

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Shares in this FTSE 100 heavyweight have collapsed spectacularly in 2020. As a contrarian, I think today's buyers will bank…

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This FTSE 100 share has dived 12% since 13 August for no good reason. I’d buy today!

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Shares in this £4bn FTSE 100 newcomer have been driven down purely by market sentiment. At today's price, they are…

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This FTSE 100 share is down almost 13% in September. I’d eagerly buy it today!

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Shares in this £11bn FTSE 100 champion have dived by an eighth this month. I think that's crazy, because they…

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