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Prabhat Sakya

A former scientist (working at a consumer goods giant, and also at Britain's leading healthcare charity), I now work as a project manager, but my hobby is dabbling in shares, and writing about my investing successes and failures as a Motley Fool freelancer. My favourite topics include contrarian investing, growth shares, company strategy and the realities of everyday investing.

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There has never been a better time to buy ITV plc, British Land Co plc and Carillion plc

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This is why it could be a great time to buy ITV plc (LON:ITV), British Land Co plc (LON:BLAND) and…

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My investments in China and India are up over 30% this year

| Prabhat Sakya

Funds in China and India have done surprisingly well in 2016.

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There has never been a better time to buy EasyJet plc and International Consolidated Airlns Grp SA

| Prabhat Sakya

After a recent pullback, EasyJet plc (LON:EZJ) and International Consolidated Airlns Grp SA (LON:IAG) look like bargains.

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How sustainable is Royal Dutch Shell plc’s 6% yield?

| Prabhat Sakya

Royal Dutch Shell (LON:RDSB) currently one of the best yields around. But it continue to do so?

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3 housebuilders set to fly

| Prabhat Sakya

After a correction, these three property firms are likely to resume their growth.

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Why HSBC Holdings plc could climb 50% in the next year

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HSBC Holdings plc (LON:HSBA) has had a tough time of it in recent years. But now could be the time…

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Are Admiral Group plc and Direct Line Insurance Group plc 2 dividend dynamos?

| Prabhat Sakya

Insurers Admiral Group plc (LON:ADM) and Direct Line Insurance Group plc (LON:DLG) could be worthy of inclusion in your income…

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The FTSE 100, the Bank of England and the Brexit paradox

| Prabhat Sakya

Economic data and the FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) say that Britain's economy is booming, but according to surveys, there's trouble…

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Why the FTSE 100 may reach its all-time high by year-end

| Prabhat Sakya

Despite predictions of doom, the FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) has been pushing steadily higher.

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Tech vs biotech: Is AstraZeneca plc or Apple Inc. the better buy?

| Prabhat Sakya

Should you invest in biotech giant AstraZeneca plc (LON:AZN) or consumer king Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL)?

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Gold is at a year-long high: will it keep rising?

| Prabhat Sakya

What explains gold's recent climb?

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3 post-Brexit picks I’d buy now

| Prabhat Sakya

Barratt Developments plc (LON:BDEV), Aviva plc (LON:AV) and AstraZeneca plc (LON:AZN) are three candidates for your watch list.

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Tesco plc, B&M European Value Retail SA and the race to the bottom in retail

| Prabhat Sakya

Why low-cost retailers like B&M European Value Retail SA (LON:BME) are beating middle market stalwarts like Tesco plc (LON:TSCO).

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Has Brexit opened up a buying opportunity for Legal and General Group plc?

| Prabhat Sakya

Does a tumbling share price mean Legal & General Group plc (LON:LGEN) is now a buy?

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Is it time to buy BAE Systems plc and Rolls-Royce Holding plc ?

| Prabhat Sakya

A weak pound will help exporters such as BAE Systems plc (LON:BA) and Rolls-Royce Holding plc (LON:RR).

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5 shares I’d buy right now

| Prabhat Sakya

BGEO Group plc (LON:BGEO), Taylor Wimpey plc (LON:TW), Shire plc (LON:SHP), Prudential plc (LON:PRU) and National Grid plc (LON:NG) are…

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Why Brexit has been good for investors

| Prabhat Sakya

Brexit means huge disruptive change to this country. Yet investors should be positive.

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Why HSBC Holdings plc, International Consolidated Airlns Grp SA and Burberry Group plc are my 3 post-Brexit buys

| Prabhat Sakya

Canny contrarians should consider buying into HSBC Holdings plc (LON:HSBA), International Consolidated Airlns Grp SA (LON:IAG) and Burberry Group plc…

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Are Reckitt Benckiser Group plc, Aviva plc and GVC Holdings plc still ‘buys’ after Brexit?

| Prabhat Sakya

Reckitt Benckiser Group plc (LON:RB.), Aviva plc (LON:AV) and GVC Holdings plc (LON:GVC) could be three dividend picks for your…

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Are Barclays plc and Lloyds Banking Group plc ‘buys’ after Brexit?

| Prabhat Sakya

The share prices of Barclays plc (LON:BARC) and Lloyds Banking Group plc (LON:LLOY) have taken a battering. Are they now…

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Brexit and the FTSE 100: How to invest sector-by-sector

| Prabhat Sakya

How will Brexit affect individual sectors in the FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX)?

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Should you sell Barratt Developments plc and Persimmon plc because of Brexit?

| Prabhat Sakya

The crashing share prices of Barratt Developments plc (LON:BDEV) and Persimmon plc (LON:PSN) have opened up a buying opportunity.

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Why Carillion plc, KCOM Group plc and N Brown Group plc are my 3 FTSE 250 mid-cap marvels

| Prabhat Sakya

Carillion plc (LON:CLLN), KCOM Group plc (LON:KCOM) and N Brown Group plc (LON:BWNG) are 3 FTSE 250 high yielders to…

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Why I’d sell Tesco plc and buy Prudential plc

| Prabhat Sakya

While retailer Tesco plc (LON:TSCO) is beset by over-capacity, Prudential plc (LON:PRU) is taking advantage of emerging market growth.

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Brexit and the FTSE 100: Keep calm and carry on

| Prabhat Sakya

Britain is leaving the EU, and the FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) is tumbling. Investors must ride out the storm.

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Why I’d sell BHP Billiton plc and buy Taylor Wimpey plc

| Prabhat Sakya

BHP Billiton plc (LON:BLT) and Taylor Wimpey (LON:TW.) are two cyclical shares with vastly differing fortunes.

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If I could hold only one share it would be… Unilever plc

| Prabhat Sakya

Unilever plc (LON: ULVR) would be a great share to hold until your retirement. In this article, Prabhat Sakya explains…

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Should you buy into the pharma boom with GlaxoSmithKline plc and Shire plc?

| Prabhat Sakya

Healthcare companies GlaxoSmithKline plc (LON: GSK) and Shire plc (LON: SHP) are both worth a closer look.

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Are Reckitt Benckiser plc, Cape plc and Berkeley Group Holdings plc 3 dividend dynamos?

| Prabhat Sakya

Reckitt Benckiser plc (LON: RB.), Cape plc (LON: CIU) and Berkeley Group Holdings plc (LON: BKG) are three shares to…

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Are Barratt Developments plc, Banco Santander SA & Supergroup plc set to storm ahead?

| Prabhat Sakya

This could be a great time to buy Barratt Developments plc (LON: BDEV), Banco Santander SA (LON: BNC) and Supergroup…

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FTSE 100 tumbles under 6,000 as investors face the reality of Brexit

| Prabhat Sakya

The FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) has been falling as markets cotton on to the fact that Britain really could leave Europe.

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Has there ever been a better time to buy Lloyds Banking Group plc?

| Prabhat Sakya

A gradual recovery is on the cards for Lloyds Banking Group plc (LON:LLOY), but you'll need to be patient.

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Should Vodafone Group plc buy Sky plc?

| Prabhat Sakya

Should Vodafone Group plc (LON: VOD) change the game by taking over Sky plc (LON: SKY)?

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Why I’d buy into the biotech revolution with AstraZeneca plc, Roche Holding Ltd. and Amgen, Inc.

| Prabhat Sakya

AstraZeneca plc (LON:AZN), Roche Holding Ltd. (VTX:RHHBY) and Amgen, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMGN) are 3 plays on a new healthcare boom.

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Are Next plc, Burberry plc and Dixons Carphone plc 3 consumer kings?

| Prabhat Sakya

If you want to buy into the global consumer boom, then you should consider Next plc (LON: NXT), Burberry plc…

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Donald Trump vs Hillary Clinton: who would be better for the FTSE 100?

| Prabhat Sakya

Investors in the FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) will watch the US presidential election with interest.

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Has there ever been a better time to buy Barclays plc, TalkTalk Telecom Group plc & Galliford Try plc?

| Prabhat Sakya

Barclays plc (LON: BARC), TalkTalk Telecom Group plc (LON: TALK) and Galliford Try (LON: GFRD) may be the ideal additions…

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Is Berkeley Energia plc a better buy than BHP Billiton plc?

| Prabhat Sakya

Is small cap Berkeley Energia plc (LON: BKY) a better investment than BHP Billiton plc (LON:BLT)?

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Are BT Group plc, SSE plc & Shire plc safe havens in the Brexit storm?

| Prabhat Sakya

BT Group plc (LON: BT.A), SSE plc (LON: SSE) and Shire plc (LON: SHP) are 3 defensive stocks for your…

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1 thing all Royal Dutch Shell plc and oil investors need to know

| Prabhat Sakya

Oil demand will peak in 2030. What does that mean for investors in Royal Dutch Shell plc (LON: RDSB)?

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