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Kevin Godbold

Kevin Godbold is a freelance writer and private investor with a background in business, management and engineering.

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Value has been building behind the Diageo share price

| Kevin Godbold

Despite the business growing, the Diageo share price first reached its current level just over 19 months ago and hasn't…

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Here’s how I’d invest £10k in a Stocks and Shares ISA right now

| Kevin Godbold

The markets have been weak and there may be a better chance now of picking investment bargains for a long-term…

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Warren Buffett’s advice about what to do when the stock market plunges 

| Kevin Godbold

It may be a wise for investors to mimic Warren Buffett’s tactics in these weaker markets, even if stocks plunge…

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3 top dividend shares to consider buying for April and beyond

| Kevin Godbold

A record of growing annual dividends tends to go hand in hand with other value indicators, such as those found…

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6.8% dividend yield! Is this the best FTSE 250 bargain stock?

| Kevin Godbold

With a bumper dividend, supportive share buybacks, and positive earnings forecasts, what’s to dislike about this FTSE 250 company?

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Here are the FTSE 100 shares I’d choose to collect a £100 monthly income

| Kevin Godbold

FTSE 100 dividend shares can be a great source of enduring income, but it’s important to research and select stocks…

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3 value shares to consider now

| Kevin Godbold

This volatile market is throwing up some value shares to consider right now for a long-term stock portfolio, such as…

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7 quality stocks to buy for these troubled times

| Kevin Godbold

Why not take a two-pronged approach targeting stocks to buy balancing beaten-down bargains with steadfast quality businesses?

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The Legal & General share price screams value

| Kevin Godbold

Down almost 13% in March, the Legal & General share price delivers a tempting valuation, but is that enough reason…

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Why Blackrock expects lower share prices ahead 

| Kevin Godbold

The world’s largest investment manager just owned up to being ‘underweight’ regarding stocks in developed markets. Will prices fall?

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Up 10% yesterday: what on earth’s going on with the Rentokil Initial share price?

| Kevin Godbold

Expansion in America is going well and the Rentokil Initial share price is on the move to reflect the ongoing…

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1 exceptional stock to consider buying in this latest market sell-off

| Kevin Godbold

In this latest market set-back, why not forget the volatile banks and buy enduring quality stocks like this one to hold…

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What on earth’s going on with Sainsbury’s dividend?

| Kevin Godbold

Something’s wrong with the case for investing in Sainsbury’s for its shareholder dividend, but the stock still has its attractions.

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Forget bank shares! The real value is in quality stocks like Burberry

| Kevin Godbold

I’d use the current market setback to pounce on quality stocks like Burberry for both value and growth with a…

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Up 5% in March: why National Grid shares are worth considering now

| Kevin Godbold

National Grid shares have bucked the wider market trend by rising steadily through March, driven by value building in the…

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3 Reasons to buy the Whitbread share price dip

| Kevin Godbold

Value looks like it’s building in the Whitbread business, and that situation means the share price may be offering an…

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Is the Aston Martin share price dip a buying opportunity?

| Kevin Godbold

If current trends continue, the Aston Martin business may become profitable soon. So is the share price fall presenting a…

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What on earth’s going on with the HSBC Holdings share price?

| Kevin Godbold

Why is the HSBC Holdings share price tanking and is this an opportunity to buy the stock at a bargain…

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1 top stock to buy without hesitation in this latest FTSE sell-off

| Kevin Godbold

I’m watching this FTSE company like a tiger ready to pounce. The lower the stock goes, the more attractive it…

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If I’d invested £2,000 in Persimmon shares 5 years ago, here’s how much I’d have now

| Kevin Godbold

Has the income from bumper dividends worked to save the day for investors in Persimmon shares over the past half-decade?

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2 top FTSE 250 stocks on my ‘best shares to buy now’ list

| Kevin Godbold

The FTSE 250 is home to some compelling growth opportunities, and I’d choose these two stocks to hold for five…

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The 5 best-performing UK shares in February 2023

| Kevin Godbold

Here’s how I rate the top five performing UK shares in February and whether I’d watch, buy, or avoid them…

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3 top dividend-paying stocks right now

| Kevin Godbold

When it comes to dividend-paying stocks, staying power can be identified in a company’s financial record, and I'd start with…

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Earnings: Greggs is a company with big ambitions and lagging profits

| Kevin Godbold

Why Greggs shares may see volatility ahead although the longer growth story is intact and presents an opportunity for investors.

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Are BP shares a steal, or would I be bonkers to buy them now?

| Kevin Godbold

In valuation terms, BP shares look cheap. But here’s something for investors to consider following the stock’s long run higher.

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Is the Tesco share price heading back up to 400p?

| Kevin Godbold

The Tesco share price once romped in the sunny uplands above 400p, so what are the chances of it going…

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Should investors buy the AstraZeneca share price dip?

| Kevin Godbold

The AstraZeneca share price is down a bit, and here’s why I think it's enough for investors to become interested…

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Here’s how much £1,000 invested in Next shares 5 years ago would be worth now

| Kevin Godbold

The retail business behind Next shares has attractive quality indicators, but has buying quality been a good move for shareholders?

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Up almost 20% in a year, why the Unilever share price may keep rising

| Kevin Godbold

An improving growth profile, steady trading and a fair-looking valuation may all help to drive the Unilever share price higher.

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I’d buy 500 GSK shares to make £303 in annual passive income

| Kevin Godbold

GSK shares are backed by a renewed global biopharma business with R&D-driven growth ambitions and a modest-looking valuation.

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Earnings: Taylor Wimpey shares steady on results day and now display value

| Kevin Godbold

There’s decent value to be found in housebuilder Taylor Wimpey shares as long as trading conditions don’t deteriorate further. 

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Earnings: why Persimmon shares plunged today

| Kevin Godbold

A negative outlook statement for 2023 has driven housebuilder Persimmon's shares lower today, but the market fundamentals are strong.  

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What to expect when Greggs reports earnings next week 

| Kevin Godbold

Has the upcoming Greggs full-year earnings report got the potential to move the share price because of its update on…

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Up 75% over 2 years, can Shell shares deliver more for investors?

| Kevin Godbold

Shell shares could serve investors well over a multi-year timeframe, but there’s a big factor to keep an eye on…

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£1k put into London Stock Exchange Group shares 5 years ago would be worth this much 

| Kevin Godbold

London Stock Exchange Group shares could have been a decent performer in my diversified portfolio and I'm tempted to consider…

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3 attractive second income shares to add to a dividend portfolio

| Kevin Godbold

When it comes to generating a second income, shares can be a good option. And I'd start by considering these…

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Here’s how much £1,000 in SSE shares 5 years ago would be worth now

| Kevin Godbold

SSE shares have delivered surprisingly well for shareholders over the past five years but will they perform in the next…

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3 reasons to buy this attractive high-yield stock now

| Kevin Godbold

This cash-cow business looks well-placed to deliver a rising stream of dividends in the years ahead. And it has a…

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1 of the best income shares to consider now

| Kevin Godbold

When it comes to income shares, circumstances have aligned to create a decent potential buying opportunity with this strong payer.

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1 of the top UK shares with compelling reasons to buy 

| Kevin Godbold

This is one UK share that looks like a decent candidate for a long-term portfolio focused on income and capital…

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