Cliff D'Arcy, Author at The Twelfth Magpie

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

22 March, 2023 | 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!

20 March, 2023 | 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!

20 March, 2023 | 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

18 March, 2023 | 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?

18 March, 2023 | 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?

17 March, 2023 | 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

17 March, 2023 | 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?

16 March, 2023 | 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

16 March, 2023 | Cliff D'Arcy

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

15 March, 2023 | 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?

15 March, 2023 | 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!

14 March, 2023 | Cliff D'Arcy

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

5 FTSE 100 income stocks paying bumper dividends

14 March, 2023 | 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!

11 March, 2023 | 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!

11 March, 2023 | Cliff D'Arcy

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

Why I’m a huge fan of high yields from shares

6 March, 2023 | Cliff D'Arcy

My investing strategy leans heavily on high yields from shares to generate superior returns. But I don't rely exclusively on…

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6 dividend shares with bumper cash yields

6 March, 2023 | Cliff D'Arcy

These six FTSE 100 dividend shares offer cash yields ranging from 7.1% to 8.5% a year. I already own three…

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I bought these 4 US growth stocks for a tech recovery

4 March, 2023 | Cliff D'Arcy

I'm usually a value investor, but I bought these four US growth stocks for their recovery potential. Each firm is…

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How I’m building a new second income for 2023

4 March, 2023 | Cliff D'Arcy

I'm looking to build a new second income in 2023 to last me for life. I have plenty of options,…

How I’d aim for a million starting from scratch

4 March, 2023 | Cliff D'Arcy

If I were starting out again as a young investor, here are four simple steps I'd take to aim for…

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Who would buy ‘dying’ UK stocks? I would!

3 March, 2023 | Cliff D'Arcy

UK stocks are among the most unloved and unwanted on earth. Yet within the FTSE 100 lie dozens of high-quality,…

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BT shares or Vodafone stock? Which would I buy?

3 March, 2023 | Cliff D'Arcy

Vodafone and BT shares are both down over 22% in the last year. Also, both have crashed in the past…

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After another dive, do I sell my Persimmon shares?

2 March, 2023 | Cliff D'Arcy

Persimmon shares plunged again on Wednesday, after the housebuilder warned sales could crash by 40% in 2023. Do I sell…

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Is the FTSE about to crash?

1 March, 2023 | Cliff D'Arcy

After hitting a record high on 16 February, the FTSE 100 index has declined over the past fortnight. Are UK…

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4 FTSE 250 shares with big dividend yields

1 March, 2023 | Cliff D'Arcy

These four cheap FTSE 250 shares offer cash yields as high as 7.2% a year. But which of these four…

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Why I see ITV shares as a screaming buy

1 March, 2023 | Cliff D'Arcy

ITV shares took a beating in 2022, but have rebounded strongly since late September. Despite this comeback, this FTSE 250…

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4 bargain shares I own for powerful passive income

28 February, 2023 | Cliff D'Arcy

I get almost all of my passive income from investing in shares paying high dividends. Here are four cheap stocks…

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These 3 FTSE 100 firms are dividend dynamos!

28 February, 2023 | Cliff D'Arcy

These three FTSE 100 firms should pay out between £5.6bn and £6bn in cash to shareholders in 2023. I own…

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3 reasons UK shares are crazily cheap!

26 February, 2023 | Cliff D'Arcy

In 2022, the UK's FTSE 100 index was the best performer among global stock indices. Yet I still believe that…

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When dividend investing goes badly wrong!

25 February, 2023 | Cliff D'Arcy

I've been a big fan of dividend investing for several decades. This income-based investment strategy can go very wrong, but…

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Which of these bargain bank shares would I buy?

23 February, 2023 | Cliff D'Arcy

UK bank shares look cheap to me today. These cheap stocks offer high dividend yields, plus recovery potential. I own…

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How to target a £1m pension pot to retire early

22 February, 2023 | Cliff D'Arcy

By investing every month for decades, one can turn modest sums into big pension pots. Here's one way to build…

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Here’s how my Lloyds shares will pay me 10%+

22 February, 2023 | Cliff D'Arcy

Lloyds shares dropped 3% this morning, after the bank released its 2022 results. But the stock rebounded, maybe because shareholders…

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3 dirt-cheap shares I own for passive income

21 February, 2023 | Cliff D'Arcy

In my search for ever-rising passive income, I buy lots of shares for their dividend income. But I particularly like…