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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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1 UK stock I’d put 100% of my money into for passive income

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Diversification can be key to smart long-term investing. But if I had to choose just one stock for passive income…

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£30k in savings? Here’s how I’d aim to turn that into a second income of £15k

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Here’s how I’d aim to invest in stocks and shares to generate a decent second income worth having in retirement…

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Earnings up almost 9%, but this FTSE 250 stock is down. Is it a buying opportunity?

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This FTSE 250 business just delivered great results and an optimistic outlook statement. I’d be reluctant to bet against it…

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I’d consider buying this FTSE 100 dividend stock before it’s revalued for growth

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This may be a rare opportunity for me to buy a decent dividend stock with the possibility of a valuation…

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Dividend shares: 1 FTSE 100 stock to consider buying for chunky shareholder income

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This company’s ‘clean’ dividend record looks attractive to me and I’d consider buying some of the shares to hold long…

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Is this the best and most investable stock in the FTSE 100 today?

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If I could invest in only one FTSE 100 stock and had to hold it for at least five years,…

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A once-in-a-decade chance to get rich by targeting passive income from shares?

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Kevin Godbold thinks it's a great time to seek passive income from UK shares right now, such as these ones…

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1 attractive growth stock for March and beyond

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Impressive double-digit-percentage growth in earnings puts this stock at the top of my watch list for consideration in March.

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1 top dividend stock to consider buying in March

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This cheap-looking FTSE 250 dividend-paying stock is backed by a growing business and the shareholder income keeps on rising.

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How I’d invest my £20k ISA allowance to target £1,400 a year from dividend shares

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With the London stock market depressed, it's a terrific time to generate a second income from investing in dividend shares.

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I’d buy 81 shares a month of this FTSE 100 stock for £1,000 a year in passive income

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The UK stock market has many shares that pay attractive dividends. Here’s one I’d buy now to start generating passive…

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1 brilliant FTSE 100 stock to consider buying in March

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This FTSE 100 company looks unloved but the dividend record is impressive and the good times may soon return for…

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£2k to invest would buy me 240 shares in this stock for a second income!

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For second income, a record of growing dividends, a high yield and positive forecasts attract me to this FTSE 250…

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1 dividend growth stock I just can’t ignore

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This FTSE 100 company’s dividend has a compound annual growth rate of just over 10% -- here’s what I‘d do…

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Dividend Shares

£7,000 invested in UK shares National Grid and Legal & General 5 years ago, is now worth this

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Collecting passive income by investing in UK shares for their dividends -- does it actually work as an investment strategy?

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Get ready for a UK stock market surge

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Why there’s a good chance of decent UK stock market conditions ahead and a steady bull market for shares like…

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I’d buy 266 shares of Rio Tinto stock for £1,000 in yearly passive income

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Rio Tinto is set to improve its dividends. Here’s how I’d target a £1,000 annual passive income from buying its…

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Is Legal & General a ‘dividend dog’ stock worth buying?

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A 9% dividend yield! Is Legal & General a no-brainer stock for inclusion in an O’Higgins-style 'Dogs of the Footsie'…

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Why this fund manager expects rapid growth from UK small-cap stocks

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Small-cap fund manager George Ensor sees a strong catalyst for Junior UK stocks and this is his fund’s top holding…

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J Sainsbury: a high-quality income stock worth buying right now?

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It can be risky picking income stocks just by yield, but throw in consistent cash flow and the dividends become…

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1 attractive UK growth stock for 2024 and beyond

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City analysts predict strong earnings ahead for this growth stock and there’s a decent dividend for investors to collect too.

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Is biopharmaceutical company GSK worth buying as a high-income dividend stock?

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The GSK directors are guiding for a dividend rise this year. So does the almost 4% yield make it a…

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Up 15% from its lows today, is this FTSE 250 stock set to be one of 2024’s winners?

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The directors reckon this FTSE 250 business is driven by strong growth in its value-added services, and trading is robust.

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£7,000 to invest? I’d consider these stocks in the FTSE 100 right now

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Like a resurgent Rolls-Royce, multiple FTSE 100 businesses can sometimes deliver decent returns for investors over a reasonable timescale.

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Revenue up 9% and brisk expansion in America — this FTSE stock deserves my attention

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I can’t believe this FTSE 250 business has been flying under my radar! There’s a compelling growth story emerging here.

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Dividend up 2%, share price down! Is the market handing investors a FTSE 250 bargain here?

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Despite weaker overall earnings, the FTSE 250's IG Group just increased its dividend again. Is this an opportunity?

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1 dividend giant I’d buy before Lloyds shares for February onwards

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To capture dividend income, I want to share my money between several stocks like this one while avoiding Lloyds Banking…

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Why the easyJet share price is rising despite a first-quarter loss of £126m

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Beneath easyJet’s headline figures, positive momentum is happening in the business and it’s driving the share price higher.

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One top growth-focused stock to consider buying before the end of January

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Growth businesses are quite rare on the UK stock market, but right now I’m keen to consider this one as…

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Is there any value left in Rolls-Royce Holdings stock for 2024?

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Can Rolls-Royce Holdings’ leaner and focused business create value to drive the stock higher despite previous gains?

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Profit up almost 35%. No wonder this UK stock is rising!

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This UK stock delivered a great performance in 2023 and its record of success suggests more to play for in…

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Can Vodafone’s $1.5bn AI deal with Microsoft move the share price?  

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Vodafone signs $1.5bn Microsoft deal for AI, cloud and IoT and the move could help to drive the share price…

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My top passive income stock to consider for 2024 is…

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This company has a strong trading record and a fast-growing dividend yielding above 5% for expanding passive income.

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There’s great value right now in the FTSE 250, especially in stocks like this one

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Here’s why I think this FTSE 250 stock could soar in the coming years as operational progress drives higher earnings.

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Will the Burberry share price rise again soon?

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Is all the bad news out now, making FTSE 100 luxury brand owner Burberry a good candidate for a share…

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Lloyds shares could drop below 30p in 2024

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Not many FTSE 100 companies look as cheap as Lloyds shares, but is the market trying to discount hidden danger…

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Is the Marks and Spencer share price drop a buying opportunity?  

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The Christmas update caused the Marks & Spencer share price to fall, but sales are higher, so I’d research the…

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The Greggs share price is up again! Can this juggernaut continue to grow?

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Here’s why I think Greggs is a best-in-class operation and the share price looks set to continue its long-term uptrend…

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Are these no-brainer investments for a Stocks and Shares ISA?

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Here’s where I’d begin when choosing investments for a Stocks and Shares ISA in today’s markets for 2024 onwards.

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If the FTSE 100 booms in 2024, I think these stocks could lead the charge

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Although these two FTSE 100 stocks have already performed well, operational progress could easily drive them higher in 2024.

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