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Karl Loomes

Having been an investment writer and analyst for more than 10 years, Karl has broad experience across asset classes, though the stock market has always been his main area of focus. Karl started his career as a derivatives analyst for Bloomberg before becoming an equity and commodity analyst for the German stock exchange, Deutsche Börse. Most recently working as a short-selling and securities lending analyst and investment writer for the technology firm SunGard, Karl has worked as a freelance investment writer throughout his career. Karl has been an avid personal investor since his 18th birthday, focusing primarily on fundamental analysis and market trends in his selection of both growth and income focused stocks.

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Supplementing your pension with passive income

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The stock market can be a great way to supplement your pension through passive income. Here’s how.

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Why I am waiting for the Greggs share price to fall even more

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While I think it is a strong company, I suspect there may be more downside for the Greggs share price…

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What I think the future holds for the ITV share price

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As it falls out of the FTSE 100, this is why I think the ITV share price could see even…

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How I’m looking for dividends in a market with very few

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Now might not seem the best time for income investing, but choosing the right shares today can lock in dividends…

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What could a takeover offer mean for the TalkTalk share price?

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With news of a potential takeover bid, is the TalkTalk share price set to keep climbing or is it too…

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Will the Rolls-Royce rights issue secure its future?

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With the aviation industry suffering badly from coronavirus fears, will this Rolls-Royce rights issue be enough to save the troubled…

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Will robot patents threaten the Ocado share price?

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The online retailer has been spearheading automated warehousing technology, but does a patent infringement claim look set to hurt the…

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Is the William Hill share price a bad bet?

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With a takeover offer coming from US giant Caesars, this is why I think the William Hill share price doesn’t…

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Is the Greggs share price now an opportunity?

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The Greggs share price has been subdued because of the coronavirus, but I think the company is holding up very…

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Picking dividend shares when dividends are collapsing

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While companies are all cancelling dividends, could this somehow be the perfect time to invest for income?

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Is all now clear for the Boohoo share price?

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As the investigation into the company’s supply chain sees its results published, is the air now clear for the Boohoo…

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Have we missed the boat on the HSBC share price?

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Bouncing today on the Ping An investment, is the battered HSBC share price still a bargain and does Karl Loomes…

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Is green energy going to help the BP share price?

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After setting out its intention to focus on renewable energy sources, will this agenda help BP shares, or will oil…

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Superdry share price: do I think it will recover soon?

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Announcing more poor results this week, I think the problems for the Superdry share price are more fundamental than just…

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Is there still more upside potential for Ocado shares?

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With the Ocado share price up 60% this year, is there room for even more gains?

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Is the Greggs share price cheap enough to buy?

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With concerns of a second coronavirus wave, the Greggs share price may still have further to fall.

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What to look for when income investing

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If income is your main goal of investing, here are some key criteria you need to be aware of.

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What will the recent scandal mean for Boohoo shares?

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With its share price down 35% after the Sunday Times report, will Boohoo shares head up again soon?

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How to be a contrarian investor

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Why going against the crowd can be one of the best investment strategies.

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Will the HSBC share price bounce back as restructuring begins?

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As the bank takes its restructuring plan off hold, can the HSBC share price start to make some gains?

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Is the Shell share price low enough to buy?

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Following its major rival with asset write-downs, what will the future hold for the Shell share price? And is it…

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Using the stock market to make passive income

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Making money with little effort is a dream for many of us. Karl Loomes shows how the stock market can…

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Will Ocado shares benefit from a shift in grocery shopping?

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Will Ocado shares be the beneficiary of a fundamental shift towards online shopping?

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BP share price: here’s what I think the future holds

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With low oil prices, job losses and asset write-downs, what could the future hold for the battered BP share price?

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Do I think Taylor Wimpey shares will continue their rise?

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As traffic increases to the homebuilder’s website, will it be enough for Taylor Wimpy shares to survive any coming recession?

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As IWG takes over WeWork spaces, what could it mean for its share price?

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With the world looking at a 'new normal', what will the future hold for WeWork rival IWG?

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Could a ‘digital first’ strategy help the Ted Baker share price recover?

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As the fashion retailer plans a £95m cash call, will a new strategy be enough to help Ted Baker survive?

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What will junk status mean for the Rolls-Royce share price?

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Will downgrades in the bond market translate to a pressure on Rolls Royce shares?

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What could short selling mean for the Boohoo share price?

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As Shadowfall warns about inflated cash flow numbers, what could it mean for Boohoo shares?

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Is hotel operator Whitbread set to benefit when lockdown ends?

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Set to raise £1bn in a rights issue, will Premier Inn owner Whitbread bounce back after lockdown?

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As lockdown draws to a close, what will it mean for the Tesco share price?

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As non-essential retailers look set to open, Tesco looks strong heading into a post-lockdown period.

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Is the RBS share price at bargain levels?

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With concerns about the economy growing, are RBS shares cheap enough to consider buying?

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Has the landscape changed for British Land shares?

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Suffering in the short term from lockdown, will British Land see a shift in its property value long term?

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What could suspending its dividend mean for the BT share price?

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In the search for cash, is the dividend cut decision a good move for BT shares?

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Is the Shell share price worth buying?

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As the company cuts its dividend for the first time since World War II, are Shell shares still a good…

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Why I think there is double trouble for ITV shares

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Television may not seem like the first sector to get hit by coronavirus, but ITV is suffering on two fronts.

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What will the Next share price look like after lockdown?

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With shops soon set to reopen, how will Next shares fare?

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Will a deeper restructuring help the HSBC share price?

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As Covid-19 causes HSBC's board to seek deeper cuts, what will a renewed overhaul mean for its shares?

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How will UK retail shares look after lockdown?

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With non-essential stores soon set to reopen, what will the landscape look like for UK retail?

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Does opportunity knock for Boohoo?

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Times like these can make or break businesses. Online retailer Boohoo seems to be making it into an opportunity.

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