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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.

Recent Articles

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Investing Articles

This bargain growth stock could be ready for a bull run

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Our writer reckons this FTSE 100 growth stock has the potential to deliver stunning returns, but its investors need a…

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Investing Articles

Here’s how I’d aim for lifelong passive income by investing £200 a month

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Building a passive income portfolio takes time, but dividend investors could aim to set themselves up for life with just…

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Investing Articles

How many Legal & General shares do I need to buy for a £100 monthly income?

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Legal & General shares offer a market-leading dividend yield. Our writer analyses the investment case for this passive income superstar.

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Investing Articles

Why has this penny stock exploded 130% higher this year?

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This AIM-listed penny stock started the year below 12p but now trades for 27p. Charlie Carman delves into the reasons…

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Investing Articles

If I invest £5,000 in Greggs shares, how much passive income would I receive?

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Greggs shares have delivered mouth-watering returns in recent years. Charlie Carman considers whether they're worth adding to a dividend portfolio…

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After avoiding a FTSE 100 exit, here’s what the charts say for the easyJet share price

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Charlie Carman investigates where the easyJet share price could head next after the short-haul carrier escaped a demotion to the…

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It’s near a 52-week low, but I wouldn’t touch this FTSE 250 stock with a bargepole!

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Although it might appear cheap today, this FTSE 250 company has been in an ugly downtrend since its launch on…

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Investing Articles

FTSE 100 investors should pay attention to these 4 things in September 2024

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Charlie Carman explores four key factors for UK investors to monitor this month that will influence the future direction of…

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Investing Articles

How to invest £20k in an ISA and aim for a passive income worth £45,520

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Charlie Carman outlines how he would invest in a Stocks and Shares ISA to target a chunky passive income stream…

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New to investing? I’d follow Warren Buffett’s golden rules to build wealth

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Warren Buffett is among the most successful stock market investors of all time. New investors should consider following his pearls…

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How much do I need to invest in dividend shares to quit work and live off passive income?

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Earning passive income from a portfolio of dividend stocks can put investors on the path to financial freedom and potentially…

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Investing Articles

Is the BT share price a great FTSE 100 bargain or is this a stock to avoid?

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New billionaire shareholders have lifted the BT share price recently, but competition risks are heating up for the FTSE 100…

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Investing Articles

The Spirax Group share price just dropped to a 52-week low! Time to buy the dip?

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The Spirax Group share price has plummeted after weak first-half results, but is the FTSE 100 manufacturing stock now a…

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Here’s how I’d aim to earn a ton of passive income starting from scratch

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Earning passive income from the stock market can be the key to a long and happy retirement. Our writer explains…

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Investing Articles

The Rolls-Royce share price growth story in 4 simple charts

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The Rolls-Royce share price has soared since the pandemic. These four charts help to explain the company's success and continued…

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If I’d put £5k in a FTSE 100 index fund 10 years ago, here’s what I’d have now!

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Charlie Carman explores the performance of the FTSE 100 index over the past decade and the merits of passive versus…

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Investing Articles

3 cheap stocks to consider buying for the AI revolution

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Investors looking for AI stocks to buy might be worried about high valuations amid current market euphoria, but these three…

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£20k in savings? Here’s how much passive income I’d earn from these 7 dividend shares

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Charlie Carman explains how he'd target a mighty passive income stream by investing an entire ISA allowance in a diversified…

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Investing Articles

Are Raspberry Pi shares a once-in-a-lifetime chance to get rich?

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With Raspberry Pi shares surging after a successful IPO, could this UK tech startup offer a long-term wealth creation opportunity…

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How to earn a lifelong second income from dividend stocks in 5 simple steps!

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Dividend investors can earn a second income from the stock market for life. Here's a five-step plan to consider following…

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Here’s how investing £10 a day could create passive income of £27,573 a year!

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Charlie Carman explains how he'd build a sizeable passive income portfolio over time by investing a tenner a day in…

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Investing Articles

Near a 52-week low, here’s where I see the Diageo share price ending 2024

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The Diageo share price has fallen 8% this year, but could the FTSE 100 alcoholic drinks company bounce back in…

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Investing Articles

Near a 52-week low, I wouldn’t touch this FTSE 100 stock with a bargepole!

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This FTSE 100 stock has crashed by 71% over five years. Although it might look like a bargain, our writer…

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Investing Articles

Here’s where I see the Legal & General share price ending 2024

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After a choppy start to the year, Charlie Carman explores where the Legal & General share price could go over…

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Investing Articles

£5,000 in savings? Here’s how I’d try and turn that into a £308 monthly passive income

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It's possible to create a lifelong passive income stream from a well-chosen portfolio of dividend shares. Here's how I'd invest…

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Investing Articles

The ‘dinosaur’ FTSE 100 index is starting to roar

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The FTSE 100 index has often been derided in recent years, but UK large-cap stocks are beginning to show encouraging…

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Investing Articles

If I’d put £3,000 in Nvidia stock 18 months ago, here’s what I’d have now

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Nvidia stock's been one of the hottest AI investments since late 2022. Our writer takes a closer look at the…

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Investing Articles

No savings at 30? Here’s how I’d start investing in a Stocks and Shares ISA

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Charlie Carman explains why it's never too late to start investing in a Stocks and Shares ISA, even if it…

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Investing Articles

Here’s where I see the Rolls-Royce share price ending 2024

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It was last year's top FTSE 100 performer, but where could the Rolls-Royce share price be headed by the end…

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Investing Articles

This ex-penny stock has an 8.3% yield and recovery potential!

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This former penny stock has fallen 34% in a year, but a juicy dividend yield and the potential for a…

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1 dividend superstar that could electrify a passive income portfolio!

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This FTSE 100 stock has strong defensive qualities and an excellent dividend history. Here's why passive income investors should consider…

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Investing Articles

Will the stock market crash in May? Here’s what the charts say

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UK shares have enjoyed a strong 2024 so far, but should investors start bracing for a stock market crash this…

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2 FTSE 100 shares I’d buy for the artificial intelligence (AI) boom!

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Many investors overlook FTSE 100 companies when seeking exposure to the artificial intelligence sector, but these British AI stocks are…

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£20,000 in cash? Here’s how I’d aim for £10,000 in annual passive income!

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Our writer explains how he'd maximise his investment allowance in a Stocks and Shares ISA to target £10k in tax-free…

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Investing Articles

If I’d put £1k in Games Workshop shares 5 years ago, here’s how much I’d have now!

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Games Workshop shares have proved to be a stellar investment in recent years. Charlie Carman examines whether this trend can…

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Investing Articles

Here’s what a FTSE 100 exit could mean for the Shell share price

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As the oil major suggests quitting London for New York, Charlie Carman considers what impact such a move could have…

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Investing Articles

1 FTSE dividend stock I’d put 100% of my money into for passive income!

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If I could invest in just one stock to generate a regular passive income stream, I'd choose this FTSE 100…

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Investing Articles

Is the Rolls-Royce share price running out of steam?

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The Rolls-Royce share price has enjoyed a remarkable rally since late 2022, but there are fears that further positive potential…

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At a 10-year low, here’s what the charts say for this FTSE 100 stock!

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Legal troubles, compliance issues, and dismal sales have sent this FTSE 100 stock tumbling, but could a share price recovery…

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Here’s how I’d use the new £5,000 British ISA allowance to buy UK shares

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Details about the extra tax-free boon for UK investors remain murky, but I hope these FTSE 100 shares are eligible…

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