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Mark Hartley

Mark is an IT professional with a background in financial technology. He developed an interest in stocks and investments while working as a systems analyst for one of the largest interdealer brokers in London. He is enthusiastic about emerging industries like fintech, biotech, AI, and renewable energy. "There is more honor in accumulating little by little than in reaching for the sky and ending up flat on your face" - Vatnsdæla Saga, c.7

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Investing Articles

£20,000 invested in a Stocks and Shares ISA over the last year is now worth…

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With tax season coming to an end, investors will soon have a fresh £20k allowance for their Stocks and Shares…

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Investing Articles

The stock market hasn’t crashed… yet. Don’t wait too long to prepare

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Mark Hartley outlines what defines a stock market crash and provides a few tips and tricks to help UK investors…

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Investing Articles

After a 30% rally, are BP shares too expensive — or should I consider more?

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Mark Hartley breaks down the investment case for BP shares and whether the new project in Egypt is enough to…

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Investing Articles

After 17 years, Robert Walters is once again a penny stock – yet analysts eye a 143% recovery!

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Following a 65% drop, Robert Walters is back in penny stock territory. Our writer considers its recovery potential – can…

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Investing Articles

Here are 3 of the most popular FTSE 100 stocks in a Stocks and Shares ISA

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Research reveals that three well-known FTSE 100 companies are some of the most common found in British ISAs. Mark Hartley…

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Investing Articles

Could a market crash provide a once-in-a-decade chance to buy Rolls-Royce shares?

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Mark Hartley missed the boat on Rolls-Royce shares in 2023 but plans to remedy that mistake if a market crash…

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Investing Articles

Is it time to sell my Lloyds shares after a 14% dip?

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With Lloyds shares down 14% from their recent high, Mark Hartley considers whether he should dump his shares before things…

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Investing Articles

How much do I need in an ISA to target £750 a month of passive income?

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Hoping to build a lucrative passive income stream by investing in an ISA this year? Mark Hartley outlines how this…

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Investing Articles

£5,000 worth of BP shares bought when the year began are now worth…

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BP shares are on the up as global unrest sends oil prices skyrocketing. Our writer calculates this year's gains and…

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Investing Articles

I’m considering 2 explosive UK penny stocks while they’re still cheap!

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Mark Hartley considers the investment case for two London-listed companies with soaring prices. They might not be in the penny…

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Investing Articles

Why do 2 of my favourite second income stocks look so cheap right now?

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Our writer was shocked to find two dividend stocks in his second income portfolio trading at prices far below fair…

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Investing Articles

Looking for stocks to buy? These 3 are tipped to double in a year

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Mark Hartley considers the investment case for three stocks to see if any make his 'to buy' list. Analysts believe…

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Investing Articles

As global markets dip, British passive income stocks offer higher yields at cheaper prices

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Mark Hartley takes a look at some higher-yielding FTSE stocks that have taken a hard hit in the past month.…

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Investing Articles

2 ‘overpriced’ FTSE 100 shares I’ve got my eye on if the stock market crashes

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Never one to miss an opportunity, our writer is putting cash aside to buy quality FTSE 100 stocks in the…

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Investing Articles

Forget Rolls-Royce shares! I’ve got my eye on a more promising UK growth story

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Rolls-Royce shares may be the gift that keeps giving but I think I've found a stock with even more growth…

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Investing Articles

Am I crazy to buy more Diageo shares after a 62% fall? Here’s why I’m still confident

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Our writer is considering snapping up a few more Diageo shares while they're cheap. But what’s the chance the stock…

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UK investors could soon get a once-in-a-decade opportunity to buy cheap FTSE shares

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As global markets look increasingly wobbly, value investors are starting to identify exactly which FTSE shares they’ll scoop up in…

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This critical stock market indicator’s flashing red! Should investors be worried?

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As a key sign of market overvaluation starts declining, our writer weighs up the likelihood of a stock market crash…

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Investing Articles

3 dividend shares tipped to increase payouts by 40% (or more) by 2028

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Mark Hartley examines the forecasts of three dividend shares expected to make huge jumps in the coming three years. But…

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Investing Articles

By March 2027, £1,000 invested in Lloyds shares could be worth…

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How much could a sizable investment in Lloyds' shares be worth by next March? Here’s what the analysts expect for…

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Cheap as chips! Check out these 5 profitable UK penny stocks trading at bargain prices

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Underwhelmed by recent FTSE 100 performance, Mark Hartley looks to the many undervalued but profitable penny stocks on the UK…

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Investing Articles

I asked ChatGPT for the best stocks to buy for a fresh ISA in 2026. Here’s what it said

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As April approaches, our writer asks everybody’s favourite AI chatbot which stocks to buy for an ISA. But he’s not…

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Investing Articles

Down 13%! What’s going on at this major FTSE 100 bank?

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Mark Hartley investigates what was behind Barclays’ share price slump this week and considers if there’s a value opportunity in…

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Is a Stocks and Shares ISA the better option for retirement?

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Mark Hartley delves into the pros and cons of using a Stocks and Shares ISA for retirement, highlighting one popular…

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£3,000 buys 64 shares in this passive income gem that’s returned 21% a year for the past 10 years

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A savvy investor could have easily outpaced the FTSE 100 over the past decade with a few shares in this…

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Investing Articles

Get started on the stock market: 3 ‘safe’ shares for beginner UK investors to consider

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Kicking off an investment portfolio on the stock market may seem like a scary prospect. Mark Hartley details a few…

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Investing Articles

How much do I need in an ISA to earn a second income of £950 a month?

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A second income can be a life-saver when problems arise. Mark Hartley calculates how much is needed in an ISA…

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How to survive a stock market crash: 3 tips for novice investors

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As geopolitical risks intensify, Mark Hartley outlines ways to reduce portfolio risk and identify opportunities during a stock market crash.

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Investing Articles

Helium One: the soaring penny stock tipped to grow 400% in 2026

| Mark Hartley

Our writer takes a closer look at Helium One, a niche penny stock company that analysts seem very bullish on.…

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Up 224% with a 4.2% yield? Here’s 1 compelling dividend share to consider

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Mark Hartley identifies one UK dividend share that looks too good to be true. Of course, as with everything, there…

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Investing Articles

FTSE 100 vs S&P 500: why investing in home-grown stocks may make more sense for retirement

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Our writer explains why he prefers FTSE 100 stocks when planning for retirement. But that doesn't mean giving up on…

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Investing Articles

I’m considering 2 stocks to buy while they’re trading at 50% below fair value

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Mark Hartley breaks down his reasons for considering two British stocks to buy while they're trading at less than half…

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Investing Articles

Target a £15,000 passive income with just £7 a day in a £10k ISA

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With a decent lump sum and small daily contributions in an ISA, Mark Hartley outlines a route to earn a…

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Investing Articles

Rolls-Royce shares at a critical turning point following full-year 2025 results. What now?

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Our writer considers the investment case for Rolls-Royce shares after they soar following the market’s reaction to its latest full-year…

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Investing Articles

An 8.5% dividend yield? I’m thinking of buying shares in this recovering FTSE 250 income gem

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In a quest to increase his portfolio's average dividend yield, Mark Hartley takes a closer look at a beaten-down FTSE…

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3 dividend gems tipped to outpace Rolls-Royce on the UK stock market in 2026

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After years of parabolic growth, stock market analysts are bearish about Rolls-Royce. Our writer identifies three FTSE 100 stocks forecast…

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The Dow Jones may be at 50k but these 3 UK shares are forecast to grow further in 2026

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Mark Hartley identifies three UK shares with not only higher growth forecasts than the Dow Jones, but chunky yields to…

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Investing Articles

Holding Diageo shares? Here’s what to expect from tomorrow’s results

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Our writer takes a closer look at what investors can expect from their Diageo shares after the company announces its…

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Hunting AI growth stocks to buy? Consider this UK tech start-up tipped to fly in 2026!

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Mark Hartley weighs up the potential of a UK penny share that could be of interest to investors looking for…

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Down 25% in a month! Is there a once-in-a-decade chance to buy this FTSE 100 stalwart?

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Mark Hartley believes this long-time FTSE 100 favourite is selling at bargain basement prices after falling 25% in just 30…

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