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Cliff D'Arcy

My first loves were Maths and Physics. After studying Maths, Stats and Computer Science in the late 80s, I worked in the financial sector from 1987 to 2002. I then joined The Motley Fool's writing team in January 2003 and left in November 2005. Since then, I have been a freelance financial writer. My primary goal is to help people manage their money better by making sensible financial decisions!

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Investing Articles

Are Hargreaves Lansdown shares set to surge?

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Over the last four years, Hargreaves Lansdown shares have been awful, losing two-thirds of their value. But I predict better…

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The FTSE 100 is washed-up rubbish, right? Wrong!

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The UK's FTSE 100 has been a poor cousin of the US S&P 500 for many years. But while some…

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Lloyds shares dived 20%, but are now bouncing back!

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As panic swept the banking world, Lloyds shares plunged by 20% In under six weeks. The stock has rebounded, but…

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Scottish Mortgage shares keep diving. Surely it’s time to buy?

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Scottish Mortgage shares have lost a third of their value in the past year. After a terrible start to 2023,…

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These 3 FTSE 100 shares have crashed. One is a real bargain!

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These three FTSE 100 stocks have plunged between 19% and 29% in just three months. But I regard one of…

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After leaping 15%, Barclays shares are still a giveaway today!

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Barclays shares have leapt over 15% since hitting their 2023 low on 20 March. But even after this recent comeback,…

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How shares can generate passive income for life

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What's better than money that rolls in night and day, without effort? As a huge fan of passive income, here's…

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2 cheap shares I can’t believe I don’t own

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On a search for FTSE 100 value stocks, I found these two cheap shares. Despite being in different industries, both…

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This FTSE 100 stock looks a total steal to me

| Cliff D'Arcy

After falling by more than a third in a year, this FTSE 100 stock offers a cash yield of over…

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Rolls-Royce shares soar 135% since September. Too far, too fast?

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Rolls-Royce shares have shot up more than 135% since late September. Also, they are the FTSE 100's best performer in…

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The Santander share price leaps 22% in 2023. Do I buy now?

| Cliff D'Arcy

The Santander share price has jumped by over 22% in 2023. However, it has fallen back since peaking in early…

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The Direct Line share price is testing new lows. Do I sell?

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The Direct Line share price crashed to new lows this week. But after falling more than 50%, are shares in…

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After a brutal quarter, these FTSE 100 shares are a steal!

| Cliff D'Arcy

Despite a rough March, the FTSE 100 is up 2.4% in 2023. Many Footsie stocks took a beating in Q1,…

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After diving 16% in 2 months, I’d buy Scottish Mortgage shares!

| Cliff D'Arcy

Scottish Mortgage shares have lost around a sixth of their value since 2 February. After being a brutal bear about…

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This FTSE 250 stock just crashed 36%!

| Cliff D'Arcy

Shares in this FTSE 250 company more than halved this morning, before rebounding this afternoon. What caused this crash and…

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After steep falls, these FTSE 100 shares look dirt cheap to me

| Cliff D'Arcy

While the FTSE 100 has dropped 3.7% this month, these five Footsie flops have crashed as much as 23.5%. But…

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Only 5 days left to open a Stocks and Shares ISA!

| Cliff D'Arcy

The 2022/23 tax year ends on 5 April, while the 2023/24 season starts on 6 April. Both are key dates…

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How I’m building more passive income to retire early

| Cliff D'Arcy

As a huge fan of passive income, I'm always looking for new ways to get extra unearned income. By making…

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Here’s Warren Buffett’s advice when stock markets are shaky

| Cliff D'Arcy

As well as being among the world's richest people, Warren Buffett is an investing legend. After recent market swings, here's…

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After falling 15%, Lloyds shares look a steal to me

| Cliff D'Arcy

Lloyds shares have dived nearly 15% since hitting their 2023 high in early February. After sliding for weeks, this popular…

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These were the FTSE 100’s biggest losers last week!

| Cliff D'Arcy

While last week was tough for bank shares, the FTSE 100 actually went up. But some Footsie stocks did very…

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After a wild week, is it safe to buy UK bank shares yet?

| Cliff D'Arcy

UK bank shares had another rough ride on Friday, with Barclays hit the hardest. After recent market turmoil, would I…

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Barclays shares are riding a rough roller coaster. Time to buy more?

| Cliff D'Arcy

Barclays shares have plunged almost 30% since peaking at close to £2 on 8 March. After such volatility, should I…

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6 investing lessons from the failures of Credit Suisse and Silicon Valley Bank

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Markets are reeling after the failures of three mid-sized US banks and Swiss giant Credit Suisse. But investors can learn…

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UK bank shares are rebounding. So are they still cheap?

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Bank shares dived on Monday morning, but then rebounded strongly over three days. After diving and then surging, are these…

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As shares surge, what next for this stock market rally?

| Cliff D'Arcy

As a banking crisis brewed, share prices slumped last week. This week's stock market rally has brought relief to investors,…

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UK stocks are sliding, but I’m not worried!

| Cliff D'Arcy

UK stocks dived last week, as fears of a global banking crisis rocked stock markets. These seven FTSE 100 shares…

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More FTSE 100 falls this week? No worries!

| Cliff D'Arcy

The FTSE 100 lost over 5.3% last week, as global stock markets were rocked by bank crises. Though I expect…

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As stock markets dive, here’s Warren Buffett’s advice

| Cliff D'Arcy

After two mid-sized US banks collapsed, panic swept global stock markets. As investors rush to sell, here are some soothing…

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Stock market slide: a golden opportunity to make money?

| Cliff D'Arcy

In this latest stock market slide, the FTSE 100 has lost nearly 9% since mid-February. But falling prices often mean…

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The FTSE 100 is now down in 2023. Should I be worried?

| Cliff D'Arcy

The FTSE 100 is down 8% from its 16 February peak, with bank shares hit particularly hard. It's now showing…

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2 dirt cheap value stocks for big dividends

| Cliff D'Arcy

In my endless hunt for the cheapest value stocks, I found these two huge bargains hiding in the FTSE 100.…

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UK stocks are tanking. Is now a great time to buy shares?

| Cliff D'Arcy

After an 8% fall in the FTSE 100, there are plenty of bargains to be had among London shares. I'd…

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6 cheap shares I’d buy for high passive income

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I'm a huge fan of the passive income that comes from share dividends. Not all UK stocks pay out cash,…

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After sliding 11%, Lloyds shares look too cheap

| Cliff D'Arcy

After falling over 11% in under five weeks, Lloyds shares are looking increasingly undervalued to me. Indeed, I can see…

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The IDS share price is down 56% since 2021. When’s the rebound?

| Cliff D'Arcy

The IDS share price has lost more than half of its value in 2022-23. With more strikes planned by Royal…

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These 5 cheap shares are all on sale today!

| Cliff D'Arcy

Following the failure of two mid-sized US banks, stocks took a beating on Monday. But after steep falls, these five…

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5 FTSE 100 income stocks paying bumper dividends

| Cliff D'Arcy

These five FTSE 100 income stocks offer dividend yields ranging from 7.3% to 9.5% a year. I already own four…

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These 2 FTSE 100 shares are on sale this week!

| Cliff D'Arcy

FTSE 100 shares were punished late in the week on problems at US-based banks. These two suffered, but while their…

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The FTSE 100 index isn’t broken. It’s just undervalued!

| Cliff D'Arcy

As stock markets crashed in 2022, the FTSE 100 sailed through this storm unhurt. It's up over six months, one…

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