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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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£4k to invest? 2 FTSE 100 firms I’d consider for a Stocks and Shares ISA now

| Kevin Godbold

These companies offer decent dividend income and growth potential, so I’d research them now for my Stocks and Shares ISA.

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Earnings up 29%! Should I buy this FTSE 250 stock for growth and income?

| Kevin Godbold

This FTSE 250 company has been investing for "accelerated" growth and is paying a decent dividend for shareholders right now.

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It’s down 5% on results day, but behind the B&M share price is a profitable rollout story

| Kevin Godbold

I’d ignore today’s share price dip and focus on B&M’s fat dividend yield and the almost unstoppable growth of the…

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Should I buy Diageo shares or not touch them with a bargepole?

| Kevin Godbold

Here’s what I think is the reason for Diageo shares falling and what I’m doing about it for my portfolio…

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NATO supplier Chemring’s order book rises 39%! Is the UK stock a decent buy now?

| Kevin Godbold

Chemring targets £1bn revenue by 2030, citing a rearmament upcycle lasting at least a decade. Is the UK stock a…

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If I’d invested £3,000 in BT shares 3 months ago, here’s what I’d have now

| Kevin Godbold

BT shares have shot higher, but I reckon the stock is worth consideration as a long-term investment and here’s why.

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Profit up almost 12%! This FTSE stock has growth and a decent dividend for shareholders

| Kevin Godbold

I’d consider shares in this FTSE company, which is rolling out its expansion across the UK and Canada -- and…

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1 FTSE 100 stock I’d put 25% of my money into for passive income

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I’d start a diversified income portfolio by allocating a quarter of my new investable funds to this one FTSE 100…

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2 top FTSE stocks for building a growing passive income

| Kevin Godbold

For passive income, I’d choose shares from strong, high-quality underlying businesses that are capable of raising their dividends a bit…

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Why the Sage share price plunged by almost 15% in May

| Kevin Godbold

Shareholders in the FTSE 100’s Sage suffered a declining share price in May, but is the stock one to consider…

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Operating profit up 26%! Auto Trader is leading the FTSE 100 on results day

| Kevin Godbold

An explosive move higher from the Auto Trader share price suggests the full-year results are good, but is the stock…

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Dividend held! This good value FTSE 250 stock looks poised for recovery

| Kevin Godbold

After a difficult few years, this consumer-facing FTSE 250 business has been building value and now looks set to take…

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Should I follow the chief executive into these UK shares right now?

| Kevin Godbold

This UK company director just bought shares in the business he manages – is the timing right and should I…

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Up more than 15%! — this small-cap company is delivering phenomenal dividend growth

| Kevin Godbold

There’s more good news in this company’s interim report and it may be shaping up as a decent dividend growth…

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1 potential millionaire-maker UK stock I’d like to buy for the long haul

| Kevin Godbold

For long-term investors, here’s 1 UK stock to consider buying right now with the potential to help power a growth…

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The City expects explosive growth in earnings from this almost-penny stock

| Kevin Godbold

It’s rare to find earnings predictions as robust as those for this not-quite-a-penny stock, so I’d research and consider it…

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If the Dow’s heading for 60,000 by 2030, can the FTSE 100 index hit 12,000?

| Kevin Godbold

Strategist Ed Yardeni predicts a 50% rise for America’s Dow Jones Industrial Average over six years. Can the FTSE 100…

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I’m up 25%! The Nvidia share price and other giants power this UK investment trust

| Kevin Godbold

I drip-fed some money into this not-so-buoyant UK investment trust and now the Nvidia share price is helping to drive…

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The FTSE 100’s Intertek delivers a bullish update — can the share price soar?

| Kevin Godbold

I’d describe Intertek as a quality business with a decent dividend income, but will the share price shoot the lights…

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National Grid reveals £7bn rights issue and the share price plunges – should I invest now?

| Kevin Godbold

The National Grid share price has dropped almost 10% and a dividend cut is looming, but it may be a…

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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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