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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

Should I buy NIO stock near a 52-week low?

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NIO stock has plummeted 41% over the past year. Our writer considers whether now is the time for him to…

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Investing Articles

£5,000 in savings? Here’s how I’d aim to turn that into £1,000 of annual passive income

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Charlie Carman outlines how investors may be able to generate passive income by investing spare savings in a reputable FTSE…

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Investing Articles

What does the UK recession mean for FTSE 100 stocks?

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Following news that the UK economy fell into recession at the end of 2023, Charlie Carman considers what could be…

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Investing Articles

A once-in-a-lifetime chance to bag a huge 30% yield with this FTSE 250 stock?

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This FTSE 250 stock offers an enormous dividend yield. But is the potential passive income on offer simply too good…

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Investing Articles

Can the Rolls-Royce share price repeat last year’s incredible success in 2024?

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The Rolls-Royce share price has become a growth machine recently, but can the FTSE 100 engineering giant continue outperforming the…

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Investing Articles

At a 52-week low, here’s what the charts say for the BT share price!

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With the BT share price starting the year in freefall, Charlie Carman considers whether the FTSE 100 telecoms stock is…

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Investing Articles

This superstar FTSE 100 stock has gained 221% in 5 years! Should I buy?

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No other FTSE 100 stock has matched this investment trust's returns over the past five years and it now trades…

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Investing Articles

If I invest £10,000 in the FTSE 100, how much passive income would I receive?

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Our writer explores how much passive income investors could earn via a lump sum in the Footsie. He also takes…

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Investing Articles

The Glencore share price is near a 52-week low! Is this a rare chance to get rich?

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As the Glencore share price struggles near a one-year low, Charlie Carman considers the stock's wealth-generating potential at the current…

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Investing Articles

Is Tesco’s share price rally coming to an end? Here’s what the charts say!

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Charlie Carman explores the factors behind the recent growth in the Tesco share price and whether the FTSE 100 supermarket…

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Investing Articles

Is the BP share price undervalued in 2024? Here’s what the charts say!

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The BP share price has been in a nasty downtrend recently, but the FTSE 100 oil major might now be…

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Investing Articles

If I’d put £1k in the FTSE 250 at the start of 2023, here’s how much I’d have now!

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Charlie Carman looks at the FTSE 250 index's recent performance and whether UK mid-cap stocks are worth considering in 2024.

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Investing Articles

£20k of savings? Here’s how I’d aim to turn that into passive income of £1,580 a month!

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Charlie Carman explains how investors could set themselves up for later life with passive income from a portfolio of dividend…

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Investing Articles

Will Scottish Mortgage outperform other FTSE 100 shares in 2024?

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Growth-oriented Scottish Mortgage Investment Trust is an anomaly among more defensive FTSE 100 shares, but could this year be a…

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Investing Articles

Should I rush to buy this ‘almost’ penny stock at a 52-week low?

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This AIM-listed luxury fashion stock is sinking towards penny stock territory. Is this a golden investment opportunity or a value…

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Investing Articles

£0 in savings? I’d use Warren Buffett’s golden rules to build wealth

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These Warren Buffett rules could help new investors build wealth in the stock market, as shown by his longstanding investment…

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Investing Articles

Are Lloyds shares a screaming buy at 42p? Here’s what the charts say!

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Lloyds shares have made a poor start to the year, but could this be a good opportunity for investors to…

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Dividend Shares

A once-in-a-decade chance to earn passive income from FTSE 100 shares?

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Many leading UK shares have lagged behind their US counterparts in recent years, but this could be a blessing for…

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Investing Articles

Near a 52-week high, here’s what the charts say about the BAE share price!

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After tremendous growth last year, the BAE share price has continued its advance in 2024. Here are some key charts…

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Investing Articles

Here’s why the Vodafone share price fell 19% in 2023!

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Last year proved to be a disappointing one for the Vodafone share price, but could the telecoms giant stage a…

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Investing Articles

£20k of savings? Here’s how I’d aim to turn that into lifelong passive income!

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Charlie Carman explains how he'd target passive income for life by investing £20,000 in a diversified portfolio of dividend stocks.

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Investing Articles

Here’s why the IAG share price rose 23% in 2023!

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The IAG share price endured volatility last year, but patient shareholders were rewarded with higher returns than the FTSE 100…

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Investing Articles

Here’s why the Tesco share price rose 27% in 2023!

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With the Tesco share price experiencing strong growth last year, Charlie Carman investigates the factors behind the supermarket's success.

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Investing Articles

If I’d put £1k in the FTSE 100 at the start of 2023, here’s how much I’d have now!

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Charlie Carman explores how much he could have made by investing £1,000 in the FTSE 100 last year and how…

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Investing Articles

Should I buy Rolls-Royce shares for 2024?

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Charlie Carman reflects on the stunning performance of Rolls-Royce shares in 2023 as he looks ahead at the FTSE 100…

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Investing Articles

£5 a day to invest? Here’s how I’d aim for passive income of £1,500 a month!

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Charlie Carman explains how he'd target a healthy passive income stream from regular investments in a diversified portfolio of dividend…

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Investing Articles

2 cheap shares I think could be bargain buys before 2024!

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Charlie Carman identifies two cheap defensive shares in the FTSE 100 index that have been battered this year but that…

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Investing Articles

These income shares pay yields of 10% and 12%! Should I buy them now?

| Charlie Carman

This pair of income shares tops the FTSE 100 index when it comes to dividend payouts. But are the mammoth…

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Investing Articles

Is this the best FTSE 250 growth stock to buy before 2024?

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Charlie Carman considers whether this specialist defence manufacturer listed on the FTSE 250 index could deliver big returns next year.

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Investing Articles

At a 52-week high, here’s what the charts say about the Taylor Wimpey share price!

| Charlie Carman

As the Taylor Wimpey share price gains momentum, should investors consider buying this FTSE 100 housebuilder stock? Charlie Carman investigates.

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Investing Articles

A rare chance to buy a FTSE 100 stock near a 52-week low?

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Charlie Carman investigates whether investors should consider buying this unloved FTSE 100 stock while it trades near a one-year low.

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Investing Articles

£30k in savings? Here’s how I’d aim to turn that into passive income of £50k a year

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Charlie Carman explains how he'd aim to build a chunky passive income portfolio over time with £30k in savings and…

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Investing Articles

Here’s how many Lloyds shares I’d need to buy for a £100 monthly income!

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Offering a higher dividend yield than the average across FTSE 100 stocks, are Lloyds shares worth buying for passive income…

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Investing Articles

£0 in savings? Here are 3 simple steps to start earning passive income!

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Charlie Carman outlines three simple steps for stock market investors to consider when building a passive income portfolio from scratch.

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Investing Articles

Near a 52-week high, here’s what the charts say for the Rolls-Royce share price!

| Charlie Carman

The Rolls-Royce share price has staged a remarkable rally over the past year, but can the FTSE 100 stock continue…

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Investing Articles

If I’d put £1k in Tesco shares at their 52-week low, here’s how much I’d have now!

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Tesco shares have performed well since sinking to a 52-week low almost a year ago, but challenges remain for the…

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Investing Articles

Investing £10 a day in the FTSE 100 index to aim for a million!

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Investing £10 a day in the FTSE 100 index could potentially deliver a £1m portfolio for long-term investors, but is…

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Young black woman walking in Central London for shopping
Investing Articles

£4,000 of savings? Here’s how I’d aim to turn that into passive income of £300 a month!

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Charlie Carman outlines how he'd target a sizeable passive income portfolio via long-term investing, starting with just £4k in the…

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Investing Articles

Is NIO stock cheaper than Tesla today? Here’s what the charts say!

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After a 25% share price fall this year, Charlie Carman considers whether NIO stock might be a better value investment…

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Investing Articles

A once-in-a-decade chance to buy a FTSE 100 stock near a 10-year low?

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This FTSE 100 stock is sinking toward lows last seen over a decade ago but does the colossal 9.1% dividend…

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