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James Skinner

James Skinner is a finance and investment writer. He began his finance career as an FX salesperson with a city brokerage house, before moving into equity research sales with a leading private research firm. It was here that he gained his first taste of life working on a research desk. Today James is a freelance writer with Motley Fool UK. Along with covering a number of mid and large cap stocks, he also writes regularly about both the national and global economies. James holds the Investment Management Certificate, awarded by CFA UK.

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What You Need To Know From Standard Life Plc & Aviva Plc’s Q3 Results

| James Skinner

A few key points and observations from Standard Life Plc (LON: SL) & Aviva Plc's (LONL AV) Q3 Results!

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What You Need To Know From BP Plc’s Q3 Results

| James Skinner

Today's BP Plc (LON: BP) results and what they mean for investors.

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Lloyds Banking Group Plc & Barclays Plc: What To Look For In This Week’s Updates

| James Skinner

Key points to focus on in this week's updates from Lloyds Banking Group Plc (LON: LLOY) and Barclays Plc (LON:…

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If The House Always Wins, Buy The House! (IG Group Holdings Plc, ICAP Plc & Hargreaves Lansdown Plc)

| James Skinner

Buying the house with ICAP Plc (LON: IAP), Hargreaves Lansdown Plc (LON: HL) and IG Group Holdings Plc (LON: IGG).

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What Does The Future Hold For Randgold Resources Ltd, Fresnillo Plc, Centamin Plc & Petropavlovsk Plc?

| James Skinner

Observations on Randgold Resources Ltd (LON: RRS), Petropavlovsk Plc (LON: POG), Centamin Plc (LON:CEY) and Fresnillo Plc (LON: FRES)

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Avon Rubber Plc, Chemring Group Plc, QinetiQ Plc and BAE Systems Plc: Is Now The Time To Buy Defence Companies?

| James Skinner

Some key points on BAE Systems Plc (LON:BA), Chemring Group Plc (LON:CHG), QinetiQ Plc (LON:QQ) and Avon Rubber Plc (LON:AVON).

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Talktalk Telecom Group plc, BT Group Plc, Sky Plc & Vodafone Group Plc: Which Should You Buy?

| James Skinner

Notes and observations on TalkTalk Telecom Group Plc (LON: TALK) , BT Group Plc (LON: BT), Sky Plc (LON: SKY)…

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GlaxoSmithKline Plc: Deep Value or Dud?

| James Skinner

Are GlaxoSmithKline Plc (LON:GSK) shares worth holding onto or better avoided?

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Is Now A Good Time To Buy Astrazeneca Plc And Shire Plc?

| James Skinner

After this year's losses, is now the time to buy shares in Astrazeneca Plc (LON:AZN) and Shire Plc (LON: SHP)?

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HSBC Holdings Plc: Here’s Why Analysts Are So Bullish!

| James Skinner

Here is why the analyst community is becoming more bullish on HSBC Holdings Plc (LON: HSBA) shares.

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Tesco Plc H1 Results Explained: What They Mean For You…

| James Skinner

The English language translation of Tesco Plc's (LON: TSCO) first half results.

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What Should You Do About Your Vodafone Group Plc Shares?

| James Skinner

Are you wondering what to do with your Vodafone Group Plc (LON: VOD) shares?

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Here’s What You Need To Know About Barclays Plc!

| James Skinner

Here is what you need to know about Barclays Plc (LON:BARC) before you make your next move.

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Should You Be Selling Lloyds Banking Group Plc Shares Along With The UK Government?

| James Skinner

Can Lloyds Banking Group Plc (LON: LLOY) live up to your expectations?

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Are BP Plc, Royal Dutch Shell Plc & BG Group plc Worth Holding In Your Portfolio?

| James Skinner

Do you have BP Plc (LON:BP), Royal Dutch Shell Plc (LON:RDSB) or BG Group plc (LON:BG) in your portfolio?

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Are Imperial Tobacco Group Plc & British American Tobacco Plc Running Out Of Puff?

| James Skinner

Here is why I believe that the tide could be about to turn for British American Tobacco Plc (LON: BATS)…

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Here’s What You Need To Know About Aviva Plc And RSA Insurance Group Plc!

| James Skinner

Here is why I believe that shares in both RSA Insurance Group Plc (LON: RSA) and Aviva Plc (LON: AV)…

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Here’s Why I’m Reluctant To Hold National Grid Plc, SSE Plc and Centrica Plc

| James Skinner

Here is why I am shunning defensive stocks National Grid Plc (LON: NG), SSE Plc (LON: SSE) and Centrica Plc…

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Play The UK Housing Market In A Rising Rate Environment With Countrywide Plc, Foxtons Group Plc, Zoopla Property Group Plc & Rightmove Plc

| James Skinner

Countrywide Plc (LON: CWD), Foxtons Group Plc (LON: FOXT), Zoopla Property Group Plc (LON: ZPLA) and Rightmove Plc (LON: RMV)…

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Do Companies Like Galliford Try Plc, Redrow Plc & Barratt Developments Plc Present A Threat To Your Portfolio?

| James Skinner

Can Galliford Try Plc (LON: GFRD), Redrow Plc (LON: RDW) and Barratt Developments Plc (LON: BDEV) still drive portfolio returns,…

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5 UK Stocks Set To Profit From The Fed Raising Rates: ICAP PLC, Tullet Prebon Plc, Barclays Plc, Hiscox Ltd & Beazley Plc

| James Skinner

If you’re worried about interest rates then ICAP PLC (LON: IAP), Tullett Prebon Plc (LON: TLPR), Barclays Plc (LON: BARC),…

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Is The Game Really Up For Glencore Plc, Rio Tinto Plc, BHP Billiton Plc And Anglo American Plc??

| James Skinner

Why the show isn't quite over for Glencore Plc (LON:GLEN), Rio Tinto Plc (LON:RIO), BHP Billiton Plc (LON:BLT) and Anglo…

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I’m Happy To Hold J Sainsbury Plc… But Never WM Morrison Supermarkets Plc Or Tesco Plc!

| James Skinner

Why this Fool is or isn't buying J Sainsbury Plc (LON:SBRY), WM Morrison Supermarkets Plc (LON:MRW) and Tesco Plc (LON:TSCO)

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What Today’s Results From Next Plc, Home Retail Group Plc, Dunelm Group Plc & Dixons Carphone Plc Mean For Your Portfolio

| James Skinner

A stronger UK economy drives improved performance from UK retailers such as Next plc (LON:NXT), Home Retail Group plc (LON:HOME),…

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Could Hiscox Ltd, Beazley Plc, Esure Group Plc, Direct Line Insurance Group plc & RSA Insurance Group Plc Underwrite Your Portfolio When Interest Rates Rise?

| James Skinner

Could Hiscox Ltd (LON:HSX), Beazley Plc (LON:BEZ), Esure Group Plc (LON:ESUR), Direct Line Insurance Group plc (LON:DLG) & RSA Insurance…

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