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James Beard

After studying economics at university, James qualified as a chartered accountant in London. He has since held a number of senior finance positions, both in the UK and overseas.

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Could I turn £10,000 into £1m by investing in Warren Buffett’s favourite stocks?

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If I invested in Warren Buffett's top five stocks, I wonder whether it would be possible to turn £10,000 into…

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Will Vodafone shares reach £1.50 in 2024?

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Our writer thinks there's an outside chance that Vodafone shares will reach 150p before the end of 2024. But the…

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Why I’m convinced this income stock is the best 6%-yielder on the FTSE 100

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Our writer explains why this high-yielding income stock, with its strong balance sheet and conservative management, is his FTSE 100…

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I’d buy 854 shares of this FTSE 250 stock to aim for £196 a month of passive income in 2024!

| James Beard

With a dividend yield in excess of 20%, there's a FTSE 250 stock that's sitting at the top of my…

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Could Tesco shares hit 365p in 2024?

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Tesco shares have risen 27% since the start of 2023. If this is repeated in 2024, they would reach 365p.…

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Will 2024 be a better year for the FTSE 100’s Christmas turkey?

| James Beard

Anglo American's shares have fallen 31% since Christmas 2022, making them the worst FTSE 100 performer this year. But will…

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The 2024 dividend forecasts for the 2 FTSE 100 stocks under £1

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There are two FTSE 100 stocks that trade for less than £1. With both in his ISA, our writer's keen…

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The most valuable Warren Buffett quote of all time

| James Beard

Warren Buffett is well known for his pithy and sometimes inspirational quotes. But there's one in particular that should never…

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No savings? I’d use these 4 Warren Buffett tips to build significant wealth

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If I didn't have any savings, I'd be looking to follow the advice of Warren Buffett. Here's four things I…

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The yield on this FTSE 250 stock has just shot up to 6%! Should I buy for passive income?

| James Beard

There's one share that's now yielding 50% more than the FTSE 250 average. But does this make it a must-buy…

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Could Tesla shares turn £10,000 into £53,410 by 2033?

| James Beard

Some influential people believe Tesla shares could soar to $1,275 within 10 years. Is this likely, or typical of the…

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Don’t worry about a stock market crash, I’d buy cheap dividend shares now

| James Beard

It's easier to identify good dividend shares than predict how the stock market will perform. So why waste time worrying…

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Will these two downtrodden FTSE 100 stocks reach £1 again?

| James Beard

Two of my FTSE 100 stocks have fallen out of favour with investors in recent years. But how likely is…

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If I could buy 2 cheap shares in December, I’d pick these

| James Beard

Identifying cheap shares can be difficult. But there are two stocks in the FTSE 100 that look significantly undervalued to…

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Lloyds shares may be cheap, but I think other banking stocks offer better value

| James Beard

Lloyds shares appear cheap compared to historical levels. But the valuations of other FTSE 100 banks look more attractive to…

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Warren Buffett’s indicator tells me the UK stock market’s the cheapest it’s been for 15 years!

| James Beard

In 2001, Warren Buffett devised an indicator to assess whether a market is fairly valued. It tells me UK equities…

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I’d buy 1,593 shares of this FTSE 250 stock to aim for £312 a month of passive income!

| James Beard

There's one FTSE 250 stock that's fallen 42% over the past five years. But I think now could be a…

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Could buying these 3 AI shares be like investing in Tesla in 2010?

| James Beard

I wonder if investing in these three AI stocks could match the meteoric rise in the value of Tesla shares…

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A BP case study: time to end FTSE 100 share buybacks?

| James Beard

Nearly 40% of FTSE 100 companies have decided to buy their own shares in 2023. Using BP as an example,…

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Are Lloyds shares good for passive income?

| James Beard

A good passive income stock is one that pays above average, reliable and steadily increasing dividends. I wonder how shares…

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3 amazing — but dirty — FTSE 250 shares that are great for passive income!

| James Beard

Ethical investors hate the idea of putting their money into these FTSE 250 energy stocks. But their massive yields make…

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Is it buy one, get one free with this FTSE 100 dividend stock?

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If this Footsie dividend stock were to double in value, it's the same as buying one and getting one free.…

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Could investing in Rivian at $16, be like buying Tesla stock 10 years ago?

| James Beard

Since November 2013, Tesla stock has risen 2,180% and would have turned $10,000 into $218,000. Could Rivian shares do this…

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With 8% yields, can these two FTSE 100 dividend shares stay cheap?

| James Beard

These two FTSE 100 dividend shares -- from the same sector -- are currently yielding a chunky 8%. Are these…

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Is it too late to buy the FTSE 100’s best-performing stock of the past 12 months?

| James Beard

This FTSE 100 stock has beaten all others in the index over the past year. But does this mean I’ve…

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BP shares just got 15% cheaper. Should I buy?

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BP shares have disappointed over the past few weeks. Our writer looks at the oil price to understand why, and…

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Is now the time to jump on the bandwagon and buy ASOS shares?

| James Beard

Despite falling 44% since November 2022, ASOS shares remain popular with Some larger investors. I wonder what's the appeal of…

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3 magnificent dividend stocks to generate passive income

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As an income investor, I'm always looking for quality dividend stocks to add to my portfolio. I've found three that…

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Could this FTSE 250 housebuilder be a growth AND income stock?

| James Beard

The FTSE 250's largest housebuilder has released its latest trading update. Our writer takes a look and considers whether it's…

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With a P/E ratio of 2 and a yield of 10%, is Vodafone the FTSE 100’s best bargain?

| James Beard

Vodafone’s stock is valued at just twice earnings and yielding over 10%. On paper it could be the FTSE 100’s…

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Have Barclays shares just become a must-buy bargain?

| James Beard

The price of Barclays shares tumbled after the bank released its third-quarter results. Our writer examines whether they're now in…

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What’s the point of Lloyds shares?

| James Beard

With Lloyds shares trading close to their 52-week low, our writer is starting to question whether he should sell his…

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£10,000 to invest? I’d use the Warren Buffett approach to target £5,830 of passive income a year!

| James Beard

It might take a while, but I think following the Warren Buffett approach to investing could turn a lump sum…

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Why I still want this zero income stock in my Stocks and Shares ISA

| James Beard

Most of the holdings in my Stocks and Shares ISA are in companies that pay generous dividends. But I'm still…

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Is this 9.3%-yielding income stock a value trap?

| James Beard

I'm keen to learn more about a FTSE 100 income stock that offers a near double-digit yield. Could it be…

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Here’s the 2-year dividend forecast for easyJet!

| James Beard

easyJet has updated its policy for rewarding shareholders. Our writer considers what this means for the airline's dividend forecast.

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If I’d invested £1,000 in the FTSE 100 after Black Monday, here’s how much passive income I’d have now!

| James Beard

On the 36th anniversary of Black Monday, I wonder how much income would be generated today, from £1,000 invested in…

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8,725,000 reasons to buy Aston Martin shares now?

| James Beard

Insiders recently bought nearly 9m Aston Martin shares worth over £22m. Have I left it too late to buy a…

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How I’d aim to turn £2,481 of savings into £266 of passive income a month!

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Interest rates are rising but James Beard explains why he thinks the stock market is still the best way of…

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My easyJet shares are falling but I’m not letting go!

| James Beard

easyJet shares fell 7% after the airline released its 2023 preliminary results. But here's why I don't regret buying the…

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