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Charlie Carman

Charlie formerly worked at the Bank of England and is a qualified lawyer with expertise in intellectual property and technology disputes. He currently writes on a freelance basis, specialising in financial markets and investing.

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Investing Articles

How I’d invest £1,000 in a stock market crash

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The FTSE 100 is up just 0.11% this year, the FTSE 250 is sharply down and inflation is soaring. This…

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3 top FTSE 100 shares to buy in a recession

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Our writer explores three FTSE 100 shares that could protect the value of his stock market portfolio in the event…

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Should I buy BT shares to beat 9% inflation?

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BT shares are up 3.5% this year and offer a higher dividend yield than the FTSE 100 average. Is the…

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Is Scottish Mortgage Investment Trust now a bargain growth stock?

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The Scottish Mortgage Investment Trust share price has plummeted nearly 50% from its 52-week high. Is this a great opportunity…

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3 solid FTSE 100 dividend stocks to buy in May

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Our writer examines three reliable UK dividend stocks for his portfolio that offer higher dividend yields than the FTSE 100…

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Here’s why the Royal Mail share price has crashed 33% in 2022

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The Royal Mail share price has crashed 33% this year to date. Our writer explores the reasons behind the decline…

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Is the FTSE 100 the next destination for easyJet shares?

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Hopes of a FTSE 100 promotion last quarter were dashed after the easyJet share price crashed 40%. But was the…

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Should I buy Barclays or Lloyds shares for 2022?

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So far this year, Barclays and Lloyds shares have trailed the FTSE 100. Which bank's share price offers the best…

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Why the NIO share price is down 46% in 2022

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The NIO share price has crashed this year. Our writer explores the reasons behind the selloff and whether NIO shares…

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Sell in May and go away? I’d buy 3 FTSE 100 shares instead

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As a long-term investor, I see greater risks in trying to time the market than in a buy-and-hold strategy. Here…

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Is time running out to buy boohoo shares below 100p?

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The boohoo share price has declined to penny stock levels this year for the first time since 2016. Is this…

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2 Warren Buffett stocks he’s held through 3 recessions

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Warren Buffett's investing career has spanned many recessions. He's continuously owned these stocks for decades and they remain in his…

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Will FTSE 100 miners outshine the Polymetal share price in 2022?

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The Polymetal share price is in tatters since the company's relegation from the FTSE 100, but some mining stocks currently…

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2 soaring FTSE 100 shares I’d buy and hold until 2027

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The FTSE 100 index has moved sideways in 2022, but these two UK stocks have outperformed with double-digit share price…

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Can Rolls-Royce shares rebound after trailing the FTSE 100?

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Rolls-Royce shares have underperformed the FTSE 100 index in recent years. Our writer examines whether a reversal might be due…

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3 hot FTSE 250 shares that could surge in 2022

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These three top-performing FTSE 250 stocks have seen their share prices double over the past year. There could be further…

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The Twitter share price soars 30% as Elon Musk joins the board! Should I buy?

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The Twitter share price soared this week following news that the Tesla CEO has acquired 73.5m shares in the social…

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3 cheap FTSE 100 stocks I’d buy with a spare £1,000

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With the ISA deadline on the horizon, Charlie Carman picks three FTSE 100 stocks from the index he'd buy and…

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8.2%+ dividend yields! I’d buy these 2 passive income stocks with £500

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Buying shares with high dividend yields is a great way to generate passive income. Charlie Carman picks two FTSE 350…

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Ocado vs Tesco share price: which FTSE 100 stock is the better buy?

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With big differences recently between the performance of the Ocado share price and the Tesco share price, Charlie Carman explores…

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FTSE 100 vs FTSE 250: which index do I prefer for 2022?

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The FTSE 100 and FTSE 250 indices broadly comprise the 350 largest UK stocks by market value. Charlie Carman identifies…

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2 stocks make up over 50% of Warren Buffett’s portfolio. Should I buy them?

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Warren Buffett is renowned for his unparalleled success over decades in the stock market. Charlie Carman takes a look at…

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Commodities chaos: can the Glencore share price hit 600p?

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Russia's war in Ukraine has sent commodity prices soaring and analysts are hiking their Glencore share price targets. How high…

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The ITV share price has crashed! Should I buy now?

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The ITV share price recently collapsed below 100p for the first time since 2020. Is a rebound on the horizon…

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2 FTSE 100 dividend stocks I’d buy in a Stocks and Shares ISA for passive income

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Buying dividend stocks is a great way to generate passive income. Lloyds and BP are two shares that could help…

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Worried about a stock market crash? 2 FTSE 100 shares I’d consider buying anyway

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A stock market crash could be on the horizon. As a long-term investor, I continue to look for shares in…

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1 FTSE 100 dividend stock I’d buy right now

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As inflation surges, I’m currently looking for reliable FTSE 100 dividend stocks to buy in order to generate passive income…

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