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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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2 select FTSE 100 shares aimed at beating the long-term return of the index

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I'd cherry-pick these individual FTSE 100 company shares to spearhead a campaign to try and beat the performance of the…

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Is boohoo about to surge like the Rolls-Royce share price?

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The Rolls-Royce share price performance has been phenomenal, but can boohoo group stage a strong turnaround soon too?

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I’d drip feed £497 a month into a Stocks and Shares ISA to aim for a million

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I think UK businesses like this strong performer can help me build towards a million-pound Stocks and Shares ISA over…

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I’d seriously consider buying this UK technology small-cap stock today

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Today's positive trading figures and a runway of growth potential ahead make this small-cap stock look attractive to me now.

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Should I buy easyJet now the share price is down?

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The easyJet share price is offering investors an undemanding valuation, so I'm weighing up the case for buying the stock…

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UK shares are still on sale and I think there’s investment gold out there

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UK shares are still cheap in many cases, so here are some businesses that have the potential to fly over…

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How I’d invest for a second income using my £20k ISA allowance

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Here's a three-strand investing strategy and some stock ideas for building a second income portfolio starting with £20k in an…

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1 stock I’d love to buy from the FTSE 100 in October

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I think this FTSE 100 business has great potential to perform well long term and the valuation looks attractive to…

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These are the dividend shares I’d buy now to aim for £100 weekly in passive income

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Earning passive income from dividend stocks can be life-changing and I'd target making £100 a week with these few stocks.

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This FTSE 100 stock looks good to me and I’d consider buying it now

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This business operates in a steady sector and the dividend has a been compounding annual growth of 14%. Is it…

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Is the BT share price destined to follow the way of Rolls-Royce?

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Here's why I think the BT share price has the potential to shoot higher on the back of a business…

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Is Lloyds Banking Group a FTSE 100 bargain with the share price near 59p?

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Lloyds' dividend is yielding a whopping 5.8%, so is the share price too low and creating a bargain for investors…

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With BP at 414p, is the share price offering investors a FTSE 100 bargain?

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BP's weak share price has been driving up the dividend yield, making the stock worth consideration as a FTSE 100…

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Is this the best UK stock to buy with £2,000 in September?

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Of course there are risks, as with all stocks, but I see too many positives to ignore this one, and…

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No savings at 30? Here’s how I’d aim for life-changing passive income from FTSE shares

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At 30, I'd have a decent opportunity to build meaningful long-term passive income from quality shares for a bountiful retirement.

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3 UK stocks I love

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UK stocks have been struggling to make progress through the summer, but in many cases, their underlying businesses haven't!

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Can a 7% rise in rental revenue drive the Ashtead share price higher?

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Ashtead's share price has increased manyfold, but I think there's likely to be more to come for investors in the…

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Here’s why this is one of my favourite FTSE 100 stocks

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With a dividend yield of almost 6% and growth potential ahead, has this FTSE 100 stock become a no-brainer to…

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Down 15% on news day, but should I buy this FTSE 250 stock now?

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This FTSE 250 IT company may be seeing a temporary setback in an otherwise enduring long-term growth story.

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My favourite passive income stock’s as cheap as chips and I’d consider buying it now

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This stock's dividend yield is a handy 7.5%, which is ideal income for passive income shareholders to collect while getting…

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With orders and earnings shooting higher, is this FTSE 250 stock a buy?

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Although this cheap-looking FTSE 250 stock is cyclical, there's no denying the strength in the underlying business right now.

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With £5,000, I’d consider buying these FTSE 100 shares first

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The recovering businesses behind these FTSE 100 stocks have decent forward-looking growth prospects and modest valuations.

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With earnings up almost 75%, this FTSE 250 company looks like a stock to consider now

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After strong full-year results and a positive outlook statement, this FTSE 250 stock may need to catch up with the…

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With first-half sales up 8%, I think the Next share price has further to climb

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The Next share price is rising as the firm raises profit guidance, posts higher sales, and issues a positive outlook…

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Dividend up 10%! Is the BP share price just too low?

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Decent half-year results, a dividend rise, and a yield above 5% may get the BP share price moving higher in…

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Up 20% in 2024, and now a decent update from this UK company — should I buy the stock?

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I'm keen on this great UK stock, which has been performing well and is backed by an expanding business in…

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1 FTSE 100 bargain stock I love

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I'm keen to add good-value FTSE 100 shares to my diversified portfolio and I reckon this one looks unmissable for…

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10% dividend increase! Is IMI one of the best stocks to buy in the FTSE 100 index?

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To me, this firm's multi-year record of well-balanced progress makes the FTSE 100 stock one of the most attractive in…

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The AstraZeneca share price dips as the company raises full-year guidance!

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AstraZeneca's biopharmaceutical business is delivering ongoing growth, so share price weakness now may be a buying opportunity.

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Revenue up 10% and accelerated growth potential for this overlooked FTSE 250 company

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Today's first-quarter update from this good-value FTSE 250 company keeps me keen on the stock as recovery and growth continues.

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Down over 50%, but analysts expect a huge earnings bounce-back for this growth stock

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Is YouGov one of the best-value growth stocks on the London market and an almost unbelievable bargain after its recent…

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Is a takeover offer about to boost the Rentokil stock price, and should I buy?

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The Rentokil share price is up 10% on takeover rumours. Is it a stock to buy or one to be…

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I’d shun Lloyds Banking Group and consider this stock for passive income instead

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This company's dividend record knocks spots off Lloyds Banking Group's, and it looks like decent value now with a yield…

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History suggests the FTSE 100 may double from where it is now

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The FTSE 100 overall is buoyant, but this single stock has the potential to be a better buy now its…

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Renewables output up 60%, but will the SSE share price go the way of National Grid’s?

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The SSE share price makes the company look attractive, but is there a big risk to consider down the road…

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Earnings up 20%! But this UK small-cap stock may just be getting started

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Are we about to see enduring growth from this UK small-cap business with a rising stock price ahead over the…

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Q2 production up — so what’s going on with the Antofagasta share price?

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A 20% production rise and a falling share price for copper miner Antofagasta, so is this a buying opportunity for…

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Down 15% today: what’s going on with the Burberry share price?

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Dire trading figures and a fast change of chief executive -- is this the bottom for the share price at…

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1 top stock to consider for a diversified passive income portfolio

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I want to build a passive portfolio of stocks and shares for income from the dividends, without all the sweat…

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3 FTSE 100 stock bargains to consider buying right now

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There may be a valuation re-rating coming for large-cap FTSE 100 companies, so I'm targeting some of these bargain stocks…

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