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Andrew Woods

Andrew Woods is an independent trader and writer, with a special interest in the travel industry. Having spent time in Hong Kong, he has a background in international relations and finds this incisive when making investment decisions. Andrew recently obtained Level 1 of the Society of Technical Analysts Diploma and will sit Level 2 in the coming year.

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Here’s why I find the BP share price irresistibly cheap!

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Andrew Woods looks at the BP share price in comparison to competitors and assesses what factors are driving its current…

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Here’s a FTSE 100 stock I’m loading up on for a market recovery

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Andrew Woods examines a FTSE 100 stock that is already showing signs of recovering from the tough time it faced…

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Is it finally time to buy easyJet shares, down 51%?

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With easyJet shares trading at very low levels, Andrew Woods wonders whether the relaxation of travel restrictions will lead to…

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Here are the best performing FTSE 250 stocks in 2022 so far!

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Andrew Woods looks at the reasons why these three FTSE 250 stocks have seen their share prices surging since the…

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Will the Royal Mail share price recover in 2022?

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Andrew Woods asks if strike action and parcel volumes could impede the recovery of the Royal Mail share price.

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10%+ dividend yield! Here’s a top FTSE 100 stock I’m buying soon

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Andrew Woods trawls the FTSE 100 index to find a stock that could provide him with a steady and high…

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How I’m investing £500 a month in my Stocks and Shares ISA to retire early!

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Andrew Woods looks at companies with the highest dividend yields and fastest earnings growth to plan for long-term gains.

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Are Scottish Mortgage shares now too low to miss at 785p?

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In the midst of an economic downturn, Scottish Mortgage shares have been battered. Andrew Woods wonders whether it's now time…

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5%+ dividend yields! 2 top dividend shares I’m buying soon

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Andrew Woods explains how these two dividend shares could provide an income stream within his diversified portfolio.

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2 beaten-down growth stocks I’m buying this month!

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Andrew Woods explains how these two growth stocks could be solid and steady additions to his portfolio, and could perform…

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I’m using Warren Buffett’s methods to buy this top growth stock!

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Andrew Woods examines Warren Buffett's long-term success and uses his principles to analyse a growth stock.

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Here’s 1 top UK share I’m buying and another I’m adding to!

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Andrew Woods takes a close look at one UK share he's buying, while talking through his decision to add to…

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2 top penny stocks I’m buying this month!

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Andrew Woods explains why he's attracted to these two mining penny stocks with strong balance sheets.

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My Stocks and Shares ISA is badly in the red! Here’s what I’m doing next

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Andrew Woods explains how he's reacting to big falls in his Stocks and Shares ISA, and how he's using the…

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2 beaten-down FTSE 250 shares I’m buying and holding for the long term

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Andrew Woods explains why he's adding two FTSE 250 shares to his portfolio in the middle of a market sell-off.

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My Cineworld shares are tanking! Should I now buy more?

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Andrew Woods wonders whether he should buy more Cineworld shares as life gets back to normal, even in the face…

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Here’s why BT shares may be bargains at 190p!

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Andrew Woods looks at P/E ratios and cash flow to assess whether BT shares are good value for money at…

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Here’s why I bought more Rolls-Royce shares at 80p!

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As the world reopens, Andrew Woods explains the thinking behind his recent purchase of more Rolls-Royce shares.

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Are these the best income shares to buy in 2022?

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Andrew Woods wonders if he should add these two companies to his portfolio to create a consistent income stream.

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At 41p, are Lloyds shares now too cheap to miss?

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As interest rates rise, Andrew Woods asks if now is the time to load up on Lloyds shares.

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2 cheap FTSE 100 shares I’m buying during the dip!

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Andrew Woods explains that low P/E ratios and profitable businesses attract him to these two FTSE 100 shares.

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Should I buy these 2 penny stocks with a spare £1,000?

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Andrew Woods has £1,000 to invest - should he turn to these two penny stocks that both display solid earnings…

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Here’s why I’ll buy this FTSE 250 growth stock next month

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Andrew Woods likes this FTSE 250 growth stock and thinks it would be a good addition to his portfolio as…

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2 FTSE 100 shares I’m buying in July

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Andrew Woods wonders whether these two FTSE 100 shares could bring growth to his portfolio and if he should add…

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I bought these 2 FTSE 100 shares two years ago. Should I now add to them?

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Andrew Woods asks if he should add to his current holding in these two FTSE 100 shares ahead of a…

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Warren Buffett recently bought these 2 growth stocks. Should I join him?

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Andrew Woods wonders if he should follow billionaire investor Warren Buffett and invest in these two exciting companies.

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3 top income stocks for passive investing

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Andrew Woods sets out three income stocks that he thinks could add value to his portfolio over the long term.

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The Scottish Mortgage share price is down 43%, is it now too cheap to miss?

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The Scottish Mortgage share price has been volatile recently, but it's currently trading at a discount - so should I…

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How I’ll invest £1,000 in penny stocks in July!

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Although riskier, penny stocks can bring unprecedented growth to a portfolio. Could my £1,000 be well-spent on two such stocks?

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2 beaten-down FTSE 250 recovery stocks I’m buying with £2,000

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As international travel returns, Andrew Woods considers these two battered FTSE 250 stocks and their opportunities for long-term growth.

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Down 64%, is the battered Ferrexpo share price now a buy?

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Is the firm's steely determination a clue that it will continue its work despite nearby conflicts?

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Here are 2 top UK shares to buy with a spare £1,000

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I have a spare £1,000 to invest, so why do I think an airline and a mining firm are among…

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At 157p, is the Barclays share price now too low to miss?

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Andrew Woods asks if rising interest rates and low P/E ratios outweigh an uncertain economic environment with regard to the…

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Down 54%, is the Royal Mail share price now a screaming buy?

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The Royal Mail share price has plummeted over the last year, but does the broader economic environment make it less…

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3 stocks to buy after the market sell-off

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Andrew Woods asks whether these three companies could be good stocks to buy following a prolonged period of falling markets.

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3 FTSE 250 stocks I’m buying after this market correction

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Many FTSE 250 stocks have been caught up in the recent market correction. I've found three companies that I think…

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Should I buy more boohoo shares, down 80% in the past year?

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With results due tomorrow, could boohoo shares have further to fall or will this be the very beginning of a…

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Down 48%, is it time to buy more Polymetal shares?

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The price of Polymetal shares looks to be stabilising, so is it a good idea to load up on more…

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Down 23%, is the Taylor Wimpey share price a bargain to scoop up right now?

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The Taylor Wimpey share price is down, so should I buy now in the face of a rapidly changing UK…

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I’m in the red, but not panicking. I’m buying the dip!

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It is always tempting to close out losing positions. However, experience has taught me to buy the dip when the…

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