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Ben McPoland

Ben is an investment writer who has contributed more than 1,800 articles for The Motley Fool UK. He has been managing his own ISA and SIPP portfolios for over a decade, focusing on high-quality companies benefitting from powerful growth trends. His favourite investing quote comes from Peter Lynch: “The real key to making money in stocks is not to get scared out of them.”

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The FTSE 100 could be a winner if stock markets plummet, says JP Morgan

| Ben McPoland

One market strategist reckons the FTSE 100 has the necessary qualities to serve as a safe haven during times of…

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Is BT Group a stock market gem at 138p?

| Ben McPoland

Billionaires have been scooping up BT shares recently, leaving this Fool to wonder if this could be a stock market…

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If I had £5k to invest in August, I’d buy these 2 top FTSE 100 stocks

| Ben McPoland

This writer highlights a growth-oriented pair of FTSE 100 stocks that he thinks look poised to deliver long-term growth for…

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How £500 per month invested in dividend stocks could make a million pounds

| Ben McPoland

Our writer highlights a simple strategy to build wealth in the stock market through investing in high-yield dividend stocks.

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Here’s what I’m buying in my ISA as the stock market goes crazy!

| Ben McPoland

This Fool reveals a growth stock he just bought for his ISA portfolio and one he's got his eye on…

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I’d buy 2,100 shares of this FTSE 100 stock for £1,000 a year in passive income

| Ben McPoland

The London Stock Exchange is full of stocks that pay attractive dividends. Here’s one FTSE share I’d buy today to…

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As the Coca-Cola HBC share price dips 3% despite a strong H1, should I invest?

| Ben McPoland

The Coca-Cola HBC share price fell today, leading this Fool to ask himself: is now the right time to buy…

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2 quality stocks I’m considering buying for my Stocks and Shares ISA in August

| Ben McPoland

As the market dips this month, Ben McPoland has his eye on this pair of leading companies for his Stocks…

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As stock markets fall, I’m snapping up this unique FTSE 100 stock

| Ben McPoland

This Fool is going to scoop up shares of one top FTSE 100 trust that has taken a big dip…

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Should I buy Nvidia stock before 28 August?

| Ben McPoland

It’ll soon be crunch time for Nvidia stock and this Fool’s wondering whether to invest in the AI leader before…

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My ISA is ready for a stock market meltdown!

| Ben McPoland

The stock market is displaying massive volatility right now. Here's how I'm thinking about this and which stock I want…

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If I’d put £10k into Santander shares at the start of 2024, here’s what I’d have now

| Ben McPoland

Our writer takes a look at the recent performance of Santander shares and considers whether he'd add them to his…

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£10,000 stashed away? Here’s how I’d use it to target a £4,135-a-month passive income

| Ben McPoland

This Fool highlights a growth stock that he believes can help a portfolio grow to the point where it generates…

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Forget Nvidia: 1 stock down 19% to buy for the artificial intelligence (AI) revolution

| Ben McPoland

While Nvidia continues to dominate the headlines around AI, this investor thinks there is another top stock to buy for…

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How I’d invest £500 a month in UK shares to target a £61,931 annual second income

| Ben McPoland

Investing regularly in UK shares could provide me with a sizeable second income to supplement my pension or even enable…

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What on earth’s going on with the Nvidia share price?

| Ben McPoland

This Fool looks at what might be driving the recent sell-off in the Nvidia share price. Is it time for…

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If I’d put £10k into Greggs shares at the start of 2024, here’s what I’d have now

| Ben McPoland

Our writer takes a look at Greggs shares after the FTSE 250 bakery chain posted solid results today and the…

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Down 10% on FY24 results, surely the Diageo share price is now a no-brainer bargain?

| Ben McPoland

This writer looks at the reasons for the huge sell-off in the Diageo share price to decide whether he should…

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2 top FTSE 100 investment trusts I’d buy on the dip in August

| Ben McPoland

Ben McPoland highlights a pair of quality FTSE 100 trusts whose share prices have taken a bit of a tumble…

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2 stocks that are untouchable in my Stocks and Shares ISA

| Ben McPoland

Despite these two top shares rising nicely in his Stocks and Shares ISA in recent years, this Fool is nowhere…

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Are penny stocks still worth buying in 2024?

| Ben McPoland

Penny stocks don't tend to perform well when investors can get decent and less-risky returns elsewhere. Are they worth bothering…

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It’s almost crunch time for Rolls-Royce shares!

| Ben McPoland

This investor in Rolls-Royce shares highlights a couple of developing risks associated with the high-flying FTSE 100 stock.

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After its share price crashed 40% in a day, is this a bargain basement growth stock?

| Ben McPoland

This Fool's wondering if there's a golden opportunity in DexCom (NASDAQ:DXCM) after the growth stock crashed 40% in a single…

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The Pearson share price dips 4% on H1 results! Is this now a FTSE 100 bargain?

| Ben McPoland

The Pearson share price may be down today, but this Fool wonders whether artificial intelligence (AI) makes this FTSE 100…

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2 famous shares I’d give a wide berth to in today’s stock market

| Ben McPoland

These shares may be very well-known by stock market investors, but I'd still avoid them at all costs as we…

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UK shares: a once-in-a-decade chance to bag sky-high passive income

| Ben McPoland

The FTSE 250 is offering up incredible passive income opportunities right now. Our writer takes a look at one stock…

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No savings? I’d use the Warren Buffett method to target big passive income

| Ben McPoland

This Fool looks at a couple of key elements of Warren Buffett's investing philosophy that he thinks can help him…

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Raspberry Pi could become the next Nvidia stock says this broker

| Ben McPoland

One analyst team reckons Raspberry Pi could become a new technology giant. Might we be looking at the next Nvidia…

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This FTSE small-cap stock could rise 75% says one top broker

| Ben McPoland

Our writer takes a look at a very interesting little FTSE stock and considers whether he should add it to…

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This FTSE 100 stock’s down 50%, and a director just bought 8,000 shares

| Ben McPoland

Directors of this blue-chip company have been snapping up a load of its shares. Should I do likewise and buy…

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If I put £20k into a FTSE 100 tracker fund, I’d get this as a second income

| Ben McPoland

A lot of UK investors have money in Footsie trackers. Here, Ben McPoland explores how big a second income he…

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After rising 43% in a month, is Oxford Nanopore now a top UK stock to buy?

| Ben McPoland

Shares of Oxford Nanopore (LSE:ONT) have been surging recently. Is this a growth stock to buy for my portfolio after…

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Down 23%! Should I buy more CrowdStrike shares for my Stocks and Shares ISA?

| Ben McPoland

Sometimes bad news can be good news for long-term investors. But is that the case for CrowdStrike in relation to…

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At a 14-year low, surely this FTSE 100 stock is now a no-brainer bargain?

| Ben McPoland

The Burberry share price has fallen off a cliff recently. Is there now a golden opportunity to add this FTSE…

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4 key reasons I’d buy Scottish Mortgage shares for an ISA

| Ben McPoland

Ben McPoland outlines a quartet of reasons why he believes Scottish Mortgage shares are an attractive investment proposition today.

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What would I do if Rolls-Royce shares plunged 50%? History suggests a big decline is coming

| Ben McPoland

While Rolls-Royce shares have delivered massive outperformance in recent years, they also have a history of significant declines.

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Here’s how I’d invest to try and unlock £63,000 in annual passive income

| Ben McPoland

This Fool highlights a UK stock that could drive some tasty returns in future to help build a portfolio that…

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How much do I need to put in the stock market to quit work and live off passive income?

| Ben McPoland

Escaping the nine-to-five by living off dividends generated through the stock market sounds like a pipe dream to many people.…

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Up 51% in 2024, this FTSE 250 stock is flying!

| Ben McPoland

This writer takes a look at one high-flying FTSE 250 share that still looks good value despite surging to an…

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Black woman using smartphone at home, watching stock charts.
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Nvidia stock has fallen 13% from its 52-week high! What next?

| Ben McPoland

Our writer explains why Nvidia stock has dipped recently and highlights some risks associated with investing in the AI leader…

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