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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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Here’s billionaire Warren Buffett’s advice on surviving market meltdowns

| Cliff D'Arcy

After investing for over 80 years, Warren Buffett is worth $162bn, even after giving away $60bn. Thus, when he speaks,…

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This S&P 500 stock looks crazily mispriced to me

| Cliff D'Arcy

After hitting a record high on 4 February, this S&P 500 stock crashed hard during the 'Trump slump'. But even…

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Meet the FTSE 100 share I’m happy to own, even during the next recession

| Cliff D'Arcy

This FTSE 100 giant was founded in 1929, just before the Great Depression devastated the global economy. Today, it is…

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How just £5k of savings could produce £4k a year in passive income

| Cliff D'Arcy

Building wealth isn't easy -- it takes time and effort. However, this simple investment process could turn £5k into £4k…

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Can these FTSE 250 dividend yields of 8% to 13% really last?

| Cliff D'Arcy

These three FTSE 250 stocks have dividend yields of 7.8% to 13.1% a year. However, with company earnings under stress,…

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Dividend Shares

Why hasn’t the Lloyds share price hit £1 yet?

| Cliff D'Arcy

After nearing 75p in early March, the Lloyds share price slumped before bouncing back. What's keeping it from hitting the…

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5 lessons from the latest stock-market crash

| Cliff D'Arcy

In a sudden, sharp shock, the US stock market lost over 21% in mere weeks. Though it has rebounded, here…

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Dividend Shares

Is it wrong for me to buy these FTSE 100 tobacco stocks?

| Cliff D'Arcy

These two FTSE 100 tobacco stocks have thrashed the wider UK market over one and five years. But would it…

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Dividend Shares

Were we right to ditch our GSK shares?

| Cliff D'Arcy

In spring 2021, my family sold a big lump of GSK shares. Four years later, we have no regrets. Indeed,…

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Dividend Shares

This £20k ISA delivers £1,961 of cash passive income a year

| Cliff D'Arcy

These three well-known FTSE 100 shares deliver passive income of 9% to 10.8% a year. Bonus: this dividend income is…

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These 4 FTSE shares have crashed hard. Which do I like today?

| Cliff D'Arcy

These four FTSE 100 stocks have plunged in value over the last month. But after this latest market meltdown, which…

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Dividend Shares

Blimey, what’s happened to the Barclays share price?

| Cliff D'Arcy

After hitting a 15-year high at the end of February, the Barclays share price has plunged in the past two…

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Dividend Shares

On 8.6 times earnings and a cash yield of 9%, this FTSE 250 share seems too cheap

| Cliff D'Arcy

It's been a rough week or so for UK shareholders, with the FTSE 100 and FTSE 250 both plunging. Yet…

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Dividend Shares

The Trump slump has smashed these FTSE 100 shares!

| Cliff D'Arcy

After a rough week for US and UK shares, investors have been shaken. But now these FTSE 100 stocks have…

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Stock-market crash: the meltdown of the Magnificent 7

| Cliff D'Arcy

Just before Christmas, these Magnificent Seven stocks were riding high. But after the worst quarter for US stocks since autumn…

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Could these super-high UK dividend yields be at risk?

| Cliff D'Arcy

These five FTSE 100 shares offer dividend yields of up to 9.4% a year. Alas, one of these payouts will…

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The Tesla share price has halved. It could halve again!

| Cliff D'Arcy

After hitting a record high of nearly $489 before Xmas, the Tesla share price has crashed back to Earth. It…

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The big problem with the FTSE 100’s highest dividends

| Cliff D'Arcy

After years in the wilderness, the FTSE 100 has pulled ahead of its US rivals. Also, its high dividend yield…

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Could this finally revive the sickly Vodafone share price?

| Cliff D'Arcy

The Vodafone share price has been in a downward spiral for most of this century. But might this good news…

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Investing Articles

Shock news: the FTSE 100 is beating the S&P 500 and Nasdaq over one year!

| Cliff D'Arcy

Quite suddenly, the UK's FTSE 100 index has surged past the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite, beating both over one…

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Dividend Shares

This FTSE 250 share looks ripe for a rebound!

| Cliff D'Arcy

This FTSE 250 share has seen its price slump by 25% in 11 months. However, this stock looks under-priced to…

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The Nasdaq Composite is in correction territory. Is the S&P 500 next?

| Cliff D'Arcy

The Nasdaq Composite index has lost all of its early gains since President Trump was elected. The S&P 500 is…

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Stock-market crash: will the S&P 500 bubble burst or deflate?

| Cliff D'Arcy

After outstanding returns in five of the past six years, the S&P 500 looks toppy. With its valuation stretched by…

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At last, the FTSE 100 is beating the S&P 500 and Nasdaq!

| Cliff D'Arcy

For the past 15 years or so, the US S&P 500 has thrashed the UK's FTSE 100. Remarkably, this trend…

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These 5 problems could hit the Barclays, NatWest, and Lloyds share prices in 2025!

| Cliff D'Arcy

The Barclays, NatWest, and Lloyds share prices have surged between 55% and 102% over the last 12 months. But could…

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Investing Articles

Is Warren Buffett selling before a stock-market crash?

| Cliff D'Arcy

Warren Buffett's giant conglomerate Berkshire Hathaway has been selling stocks hard. Is the Oracle of Omaha bracing for another stock…

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This failing FTSE 250 share has given me a rough ride!

| Cliff D'Arcy

Despite owning some superstar shares, I’ve made my share of investing mistakes, because some stocks become shocks. My latest horror…

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Which would I buy today, the FTSE 100 or the S&P 500?

| Cliff D'Arcy

The UK's FTSE 100 and US S&P 500 indexes are both trading near record highs. But US stocks look expensive…

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3 FTSE 100 shares I love for their passive income!

| Cliff D'Arcy

These three popular FTSE 100 shares pay passive income ranging from 8.5% to 10.5% a year. I own all three,…

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£10,000 invested in Tesla stock on 18 December is worth this much today!

| Cliff D'Arcy

£10,000 invested into Tesla stock five years ago would be worth around £60,000 today. But something nasty has happened to…

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5 things that make me nervous about Barclays shares!

| Cliff D'Arcy

After more than doubling over the past year, Barclays shares are riding high. But the road ahead could be bumpy…

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Billionaire’s hedge fund bets big against the GSK share price!

| Cliff D'Arcy

After years of limping along, the GSK share price has leapt 11% in one month. But one of America's richest…

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I’m getting nervous about the Lloyds share price

| Cliff D'Arcy

The Lloyds share price has soared by more than 50% over the past 12 month, easily beating the wider FTSE…

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2 cheap shares to consider for super-high income

| Cliff D'Arcy

I'm always on the lookout for ultra-cheap shares that pay out lots of cash to shareholders. These two stocks are…

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The FTSE 100 is behaving remarkably right now!

| Cliff D'Arcy

After years of underperforming global markets, the FTSE 100 has suddenly sprung to life. Indeed, it's rushed ahead to overtake…

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What do I need for a passive income of £100k a year?

| Cliff D'Arcy

How much would I need to invest to collect a very healthy yearly passive income on my retirement? Surprisingly, the…

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The Diageo share price is down 44% since 2021, but I won’t sell my shares!

| Cliff D'Arcy

The Diageo share price has almost halved since peaking in late 2021. But with the stock at a one-year low,…

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Up 28% in a year, what next for the BT share price?

| Cliff D'Arcy

Despite a slow start to 2025, the BT share price has leapt more than a quarter in 12 months. Can…

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Why the IDS share price could leap next week!

| Cliff D'Arcy

On 17 April, the IDS share price skyrocketed after a foreign bidder made a takeover approach. But time is rapidly…

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5 things the stock market taught me these last 5 years

| Cliff D'Arcy

After reaching new highs in early 2020, Covid-19 collapsed stock markets. Almost five years later, I look back on five…

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