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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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Marks and Spencer’s share price rises almost 10% on results day – should I buy?

| Kevin Godbold

Adjusted earnings up 45% -- no wonder the Marks and Spencer share price is flying. But there may be much…

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I’d focus on Kingfisher now after the Q1 report leaves the share price unmoved

| Kevin Godbold

With the share price near 262p, is the FTSE 100’s Kingfisher a decent investment now for dividends and business recovery?

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My top growth stock for May is flying, but I think it’s just getting started!

| Kevin Godbold

This firm’s business is tilting towards higher-margin growth areas. However the stock’s valuation still looks modest, to me.

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1 top FTSE 100 growth stock to consider buying before the end of May

| Kevin Godbold

Consistent growth from this FTSE 100 performer looks set to continue, so I’d consider the shares now for a diversified…

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My best FTSE 250 stock to consider buying now for passive income while it’s near 168p

| Kevin Godbold

This is a rare stock with a growing underlying business and a fat dividend yield – it’s worth consideration for…

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£146m in net cash – I think the easyJet share price is ready for lift-off

| Kevin Godbold

Today’s interims from easyJet are positive, and the growing net cash pile and holidays division may help drive the share…

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£5,000 in savings? Here’s how I’d begin investing with a Stocks and Shares ISA right now

| Kevin Godbold

Here’s how a risk-first approach to investing in a Stocks and Shares ISA could help to deliver decent long-term gains.

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Should I buy this FTSE 100 gem for second income before June?

| Kevin Godbold

This big-dividend FTSE 100 stock could make a decent addition to a diversified portfolio focused on generating a second income.

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Is Warren Buffett warning us that a stock market crash is coming?

| Kevin Godbold

Has Warren Buffett just admitted being bearish on his own company, Berkshire Hathaway, and the stock market in general?

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Vodafone approves a €2bn stock buyback – can the share price soar?

| Kevin Godbold

Will the full-year results report kick-start a turnaround for the Vodafone share price and its restructuring underlying business?

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No savings? I’d start off an empty ISA by considering these 2 dirt cheap dividend shares

| Kevin Godbold

Despite a resurgent UK stock market, its possible to find cheap-looking dividend shares, such as these that I’d consider now.

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Here’s why I’ve changed my mind about buying dividend stocks for passive income

| Kevin Godbold

Can buying dividend stocks for passive income actually work out well for investors? Here’s the unvarnished truth.

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Are FTSE 250 shares still a bargain?

| Kevin Godbold

Here’s a FTSE 250 stock I’m considering right now for my portfolio because of its value and growth credentials –…

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1 big-cap stock to consider buying with the FTSE 100 above 8,000

| Kevin Godbold

The tide looks set to turn for this unloved FTSE 100 business and the stock may perform well in the…

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4 top UK shares for passive income right now

| Kevin Godbold

These top-quality UK dividend-paying stocks could contribute to a diversified portfolio for passive income-seekers today.

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Should investors buy IAG right now with the share price near 179p?

| Kevin Godbold

Recent positive share price trends may continue with this week’s upcoming release of first-quarter figures for IAG.

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Near 513p, is the BP share price presenting investors with a buying opportunity?

| Kevin Godbold

With the BP share price down, is now a good opportunity to load up on the oil and gas giant’s…

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Can Diageo’s new chief financial officer help to reverse the falling share price?

| Kevin Godbold

Despite Diageo’s weaker share price, a revitalised management and a focus on strategy execution look set to keep the dividend…

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1 penny stock I’d consider buying now while its share price is near 12p

| Kevin Godbold

This penny stock’s business looks set to explode into earnings after being a loss-maker for years. I think it’s an…

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Down over 15% this year, but is boohoo a buy at today’s share price?

| Kevin Godbold

Should I buy boohoo now while the share price is low and aim to sell high later if the business…

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Should I buy BT while the share price is low and aim to sell high later?

| Kevin Godbold

The BT share price has increased strongly before, and there's a case to be made that it may do so…

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1 big-cap stock I’d consider buying with the FTSE 100 around 8,000

| Kevin Godbold

With several contenders it’s been a tough choice. But here are my top FTSE 100 stock picks, despite the buoyant…

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How much should I put in stocks to give up work and live off passive income?

| Kevin Godbold

Here’s how much I’d invest and which stocks I’d target for a portfolio focused on passive income for an earlier…

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With growth in earnings and a yield near 5%, is this FTSE 250 stock a brilliant bargain?

| Kevin Godbold

Despite cyclical risks, earnings are improving, and this FTSE 250 company’s strategy looks set to drive further progress.

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Is Avon Protection the best stock to buy in the FTSE All-Share index right now?

| Kevin Godbold

Here’s a stock I’m holding for recovery and growth from the FTSE All-Share index. Can it be crowned as the…

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Something’s changed in a good way for Reckitt in Q1, and the share price may be about to take off

| Kevin Godbold

With the Reckitt share price near 4,475p, is this a no-brainer stock? This long-time Fool takes a closer look at…

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5 UK stocks I really would put 100% of my money into for passive income

| Kevin Godbold

This five-stock dividend portfolio may be all I’d need for generating steady and growing streams of passive income for years.

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Is Finsbury Growth and Income Trust a good buy now?

| Kevin Godbold

Finsbury Growth and Income Trust's short-term weakness looks like an opportunity to focus on its long-term investment strategy.

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1 top UK growth stock to consider buying in April

| Kevin Godbold

A fair-looking valuation and growth forecast ahead make this stock well worth deeper research and consideration right now.

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1 top investment to consider now for kick-starting a Stocks & Shares ISA

| Kevin Godbold

Despite being in a sector of volatile stocks, this business is growing, and the shares could enhance a diversified ISA.

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1 FTSE 250 stock I want to buy in April

| Kevin Godbold

This cheap-looking stock in the FTSE 250 index has a recovering underlying business in a sector that’s gathering momentum.

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3 of my top passive income dividend stocks to consider buying in April

| Kevin Godbold

I believe these stocks have plenty of potential to make enduring passive income selections as part of a diversified portfolio.

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1 top FTSE 100 stock to consider buying in April

| Kevin Godbold

If recovery and growth gains momentum in this FTSE 100 business as hoped, it could prove to be a decent…

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Buying 3,027 National Grid shares now would give me a second income of £150 a month

| Kevin Godbold

Dividends from UK defensive stocks offer a generous second income right now and National Grid looks more appealing than most.

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Dividend yields above 8%! Which of these cheap FTSE 100 shares should I buy?

| Kevin Godbold

These dividend shares offer some of the largest yields on the UK market. But are they sustainable for long-term passive…

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This FTSE 250 firm aims to conquer America! I’d consider the stock now

| Kevin Godbold

With a chunky dividend yield and exciting expansion prospects, this FTSE 250 company is powering ahead on a wave of…

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Yields of up to 7%! I’d consider boosting my income with these FTSE dividend stocks

| Kevin Godbold

The London market has some decent-looking dividend stocks right now, and I’m tempted by these two for growing income streams.

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3 ideas to help investors aim for a million-pound Stocks & Shares ISA

| Kevin Godbold

The UK has a growing number of Stocks and Shares ISA millionaires, and this plan may be one of the…

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2 red-hot UK growth stocks to consider buying in April

| Kevin Godbold

These two growth stocks are performing well, but can they continue to deliver for investors through 2024 and beyond?

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I’d consider these FTSE 100 shares now to harvest a chunky second income

| Kevin Godbold

I’d act now: the economy’s strengthening and that means we may see buoyant FTSE 100 share prices ahead, and lower…

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