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Sam Robson

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I've been a Fool for over a decade, and am proud to currently call myself the Editor in Chief of TMF UK. I follow Foolish investing principles, and buy shares in quality companies throughout both bull and bear markets!

Recent Articles

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Personal Finance

What are penny stocks?

| Sam Robson

We define penny stocks and shares, list the primary differences between penny and regular stocks, and give examples of penny…

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Personal Finance

1 ‘hack’ to get almost £5 off your Ocado shop

| Sam Robson

5p per Ocado bag in each delivery soon adds up. But now the firm is encouraging its shoppers to help…

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Personal Finance

How to save both money and time by batch cooking!

| Sam Robson

Why batch cooking can be a cheaper, quicker, and potentially healthier alternative to both daily meal prep and takeaways.

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Personal Finance

Why I’m celebrating American Express now being accepted at all major UK supermarkets

| Sam Robson

The likes of Tesco, Sainsbury's and Morrisons have long accepted American Express for payment. Now all major supermarkets in Britain do.

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Personal Finance

Is it a good time to buy shares?

| Sam Robson

You might be surprised to learn that we don't believe there is a 'good' or 'bad' time to buy shares...…

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Personal Finance

What’s the best peanut butter to buy?

| Sam Robson

Is smooth best, or does crunchy peanut butter add another level to the spread? It’s a debate as old as…

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Personal Finance

What to know about the change in Halifax’s Share Dealing Service fees

| Sam Robson

Halifax has emailed accountholders of its Share Dealing Service to let them know about forthcoming changes in its fee structure.

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Personal Finance

What happens if I miss a credit card payment in the UK?

| Sam Robson

It’s a valid fear when applying for a credit card. What happens if I miss a credit card payment here…

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Personal Finance

Nectar points can now be converted into Avios: here’s what you need to know

| Sam Robson

Nectar has now joined forces with Avios, following the end of the latter's partnership with Tesco Clubcard. Here's what you…

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Personal Finance

Oyster cards, travelcards, and more: the cheapest ways to get around London

| Sam Robson

A brief personal history of my Oyster card, how contactless cards replaced it in my wallet, and other ways I've…

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Personal Finance

Is there really such a thing as passive investments?

| Sam Robson

My honest take on passive investments, and what it might take me in terms of time and money to obtain…

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Personal Finance

Does blood donation count as essential travel?

| Sam Robson

With many Brits uncertain about what counts as essential travel and what doesn't, here we attempt to give clarity when…

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Personal Finance

Rolling in the sourdough

| Sam Robson

MyWalletHero editor-in-chief Sam Robson is beginning 2021 as he means to go on - with a sourdough starter to help…

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Personal Finance

What is an ‘essentials box’, and what is inside?

| Sam Robson

If you fall within the 'keyworker or vulnerable people' group, or cannot leave your home to get everyday items from…

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Investing Articles

Risk vs reward

| Sam Robson

As an investor, you're inherently a risk-taker...

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Investing Articles

How should investors react to a hung parliament?

| Sam Robson

The FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) lifts as sterling falls following the confirmation of a hung parliament after the 2017 General Election.

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Investing Articles

FTSE 100 clocks all-time closing high

| Sam Robson

The FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) closes in on its record intra-day high, too.

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Company Comment

Patisserie Holdings PLC Has Its Cake… And Eats It, Too

| Sam Robson

Patisserie Holdings PLC (LON:CAKE) treats its shareholders to a positive interim statement.

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Company Comment

All I Want For Christmas… Is ASOS plc!

| Sam Robson

It's hard to see ASOS plc (LON:ASC) as a company in decline.

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Company Comment

Poundland Group PLC Offers Investors A Route Into The Discounters’ Growth Story

| Sam Robson

Poundland Group PLC (LON:PLND) reports strong first-half results.

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Company Comment

France Weighs On Profit At Kingfisher plc

| Sam Robson

Positive UK results can't offset France's woes for Kingfisher plc (LON:KGF).

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Company Comment

Friends Life Group Ltd And Aviva plc In £5.6bn Merger Talks

| Sam Robson

Aviva plc (LON:AV) and Friends Life Group Ltd (LON:FLG) discuss a tie-up.

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Company Comment

Why Shares In Flybe Group PLC Nose-Dived Today

| Sam Robson

But Flybe Group PLC (LON:FLYB) sees a significantly improved performance in its UK business.

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Company Comment

What You Were Buying Last Week: Tesco PLC

| Sam Robson

Three times as many investors were buying Tesco PLC (LON:TSCO)'s shares as selling within the Motley Fool's ShareDealing service.

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Company Comment

CRH PLC (UK) Dips On Softer European Growth

| Sam Robson

CRH PLC (UK) (LON:CRH) results tell a tale of two continents.

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Company Comment

Why Shares In Cable and Wireless Communications Plc Fell Today

| Sam Robson

Cable and Wireless Communications Plc (LON:CWC) agrees $1.85bn acquisition of Columbus International

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Company Comment

Glencore PLC Defies Coal Price Slump With Increase In Production

| Sam Robson

Glencore PLC (LON:GLEN) defies industry headwinds.

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Company Comment

Greene King plc Agree £773.6m Takeover Of Spirit Pub Co PLC

| Sam Robson

Greene King plc (LON:GNK) values each share of Spirit Pub Co PLC (LON:SPRT) at 115p.

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Company Comment

Ryanair Holdings Plc Soars On Guidance Hike

| Sam Robson

Ryanair Holdings Plc (LON:RYA) revises its FY guidance upwards.

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Company Comment

BT Group plc Lifts Interim Dividend By 15%

| Sam Robson

BT Group plc (LON:BT.A) falls on slowing broadband growth.

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Company Comment

Leni Gas & Oil PLC Spuds Seventh Goudron Well

| Sam Robson

Leni Gas & Oil PLC (LON:LGO)'s sixth well is also ready for production.

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Company Comment

Why Shares In Foxtons Group PLC Tanked Today

| Sam Robson

Foxtons Group PLC (LON:FOXT) tumbles by more than 19% in early trade.

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Company Comment

Synergy Healthcare plc Soars 30% As STERIS Corp Bids £1bn

| Sam Robson

Synergy Healthcare plc (LON:SYR) is the subject of a $1.9bn takeover bid by STERIS Corp (NYSE:STE).

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Company Comment

Why Xaar plc Crashed By More Than 30% Today

| Sam Robson

Bad news comes in threes, as Xaar plc (LON:XAR) issues its third profit warning of the year.

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Company Comment

Why Blinkx Plc Is Down 76% Since This Time Last Year

| Sam Robson

Blinkx Plc (LON:BLNX) has suffered since allegations in a blog post back in January.

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Company Comment

BAE Systems plc Flat On Results, But Advises Caution Over Future Share-Price Performance

| Sam Robson

BAE Systems plc (LON:BA) says its full-year outlook remains unchanged.

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Company Comment

Reasons To Buy, Hold And Sell Vodafone Group plc

| Sam Robson

Here's why investors have differing opinions on Vodafone Group plc (LON:VOD)

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Company Comment

Royal Bank of Scotland Group plc Reveals IPO Pricing For Citizens Financial Group

| Sam Robson

Final pricing of Citizens Financial Group is less than Royal Bank of Scotland Group plc (LON:RBS) had anticipated.

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Company Comment

Monitise Plc Plunges As Visa Inc Assesses Its 5.5% Investment

| Sam Robson

Visa Inc (NYSE: V) considers pulling its investment from Monitise Plc (LON:MONI).

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Company Comment

Why Leni Gas & Oil PLC Is Today’s Best Oil Stock

| Sam Robson

LENI GAS & OIL PLC (LON:LGO) lifts to three-year high.

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