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Ken Hall

I write for The Twelfth Magpie, where I've spent the past couple of years building a reputation for clear-eyed, evidence-led investing analysis. I enjoy digging past the headline numbers to understand the real stories driving the UK's biggest companies. My investing outlook is simple: aim for financial freedom by combining patience, diversification, and the power of compounding over time. I’m drawn to businesses that can deliver both income and growth across different sectors, because I think many investors are better served by a resilient mix than by trying to time the market. Favourite quote? Warren Buffett: “If you aren’t comfortable owning a stock for 10 years, don’t own it for 10 minutes.”

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How the Rolls-Royce share price would hit £141 at SpaceX’s valuation

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Elon Musk’s SpaceX trades at an eye-watering valuation with no profits to show. Just how big is the valuation gap…

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Why I’m not worrying about a stock market crash in July

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2026 has been a year of uncertainty on global markets. But Ken Hall has one top FTSE 100 dividend stock…

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How far could this FTSE 100 share move on results day in July?

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Ken Hall has a top FTSE 100 share in his sights. Trading at a premium to peers, what's the outlook…

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How much is needed in an ISA for passive income to cover energy bills?

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Ken Hall thinks passive income investors seeking to replace some chunky household bills could consider investing in this high-yield dividend…

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£7,354 invested in Lloyds shares a year ago is now worth…

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Lloyds shares have been surging in the last 12 months. Just how much money could you have generated from buying…

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Here’s how much I think Rolls-Royce shares will be worth by the end of 2027

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Ken Hall is considering buying Rolls-Royce shares. But just how much further could the stock climb by the end of…

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How much would you need in a Stocks and Shares ISA to match the State Pension?

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Ken Hall analyses how much you would need in a Stocks and Shares ISA to generate £12,750 in annual income…

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How much would you need invested for a second income that covers council tax?

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Council tax bills are rising, but could a portfolio of dividend stocks generate enough of a second income to help…

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Down 8.4% in a week! How far could the Shell share price fall?

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A potential US-Iran peace deal has put the Shell share price under pressure. Just how much further could shares in…

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£2,636 invested in this red-hot FTSE 250 tech stock 3 months ago is now worth…

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This FTSE 250 tech stock has nearly tripled in 2026. Ken Hall investigates after a double-digit share price correction this…

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Why I’d rather consider buying Lloyds shares over SpaceX

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Investors have piled into SpaceX after its recent IPO. Ken Hall explains why he's looking at 'boring' Lloyds shares for…

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Here’s how to invest £18,182 in an ISA for a 5.5% dividend yield

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Ken Hall has done the maths on how to invest a sizeable sum for an above-average dividend yield, with three…

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How much would you need in a SIPP to replace a £2,225 monthly salary?

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Building a passive income from a SIPP isn't easy, but Ken Hall shares his views on what investors can consider…

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How Greggs shares can finish the year 21.4% higher in 2026

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Ken Hall explores how Greggs shares can surge higher in 2026 with the bakery and fast food chain trading at…

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Up 51% in a year, are Barclays shares still 14% undervalued?

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Barclays shares have delivered in spades for investors in recent years. But could the banking stock be trading at a…

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Here’s how much £11,194 invested in Rolls-Royce shares 5 years ago is worth today

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Ken Hall has a FTSE 100 darling in his sights. Rolls-Royce shares have been on fire, but is there still…

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Why I’m not buying easyJet shares… yet

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Airline stocks have taken a beating with rising costs and jet fuel prices surging. Ken Hall has his eye on…

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How much passive income could £52,440 invested in this red-hot stock make?

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£52,440 is a big sum of money. Ken Hall has his eye on this surging FTSE 100 stock that could…

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How much just £4,480 invested in Lloyds shares 5 years ago would be worth today

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An investor who bought 10,000 Lloyds shares five years ago would be sitting pretty today. But how would that stack…

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What on earth’s happening to the Barclays share price?

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The Barclays share price has been jumping around of late and is up 11% in the past month. Ken Hall…

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How much just £4,160 invested in Rolls-Royce shares 5 years ago is worth now

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Rolls-Royce shares have been on a remarkable run of late. Ken Hall takes a look at the key drivers and…

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£19,469 invested in BAE Systems shares 6 months ago is now worth…

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BAE Systems shares have been charging higher of late. Is now the time to consider buying or is this top…

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How to earn £596 a year in second income from 1 FTSE stock

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Building a second income from dividend shares? Here’s how £10,000 invested in a top FTSE 100 stock could generate £596…

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What on earth’s going on with the Rolls-Royce share price?

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Geopolitical tensions are strained and defence spending is rising. Ken Hall investigates why the Rolls-Royce share price is still under…

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Up 25% YTD! Is this red-hot penny stock still ‘cheap’?

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This penny stock has been on fire in 2026. Ken Hall takes a closer look at the investment story behind…

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Tesco shares: 1 huge risk investors can’t ignore before April results

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Markets have been rattled by the impacts of conflict in the Middle East. Ken Hall has one big worry that…

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Could a stock market correction be good news for passive income?

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Falling markets make investors nervous, but Ken Hall thinks a clear strategy and long-term focus could help boost long-term passive…

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Are Barclays shares really 50% cheaper than HSBC right now?

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Barclays shares are trading at a price-to-book ratio half that of rivals like HSBC. Ken Hall looks at what the…

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Why I’m worried about this hidden risk causing a stock market crash

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Global markets have been rattled by the Iran war and surging oil prices. Ken Hall thinks there's another risk hiding…

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Down 20%! I think the market’s got these 2 cheap shares all wrong

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These cheap shares have been hit hard in 2026, but Ken Hall thinks investors are too focused on short-term fear…

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How to use an ISA to target a £100-a-week second income

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Many investors dream of a steady second income and financial freedom. Ken Hall looks at what it takes to turn…

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What £5 a day invested in a SIPP could be worth at retirement

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Could investors swap their daily coffee order for a sizeable SIPP portfolio at retirement age? Ken Hall thinks there’s a…

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How much do I need in an ISA to earn £1,000 a month in passive income?

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Ken Hall investigates how much investors need to invest in dividend shares to generate a sizeable passive income from a…

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Up 42% in 12 months! Why I like this dividend share yielding 5%

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This FTSE 100 dividend share has soared higher while still maintaining a dividend yield of 5%. Ken Hall takes a…

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A once-in-a-decade opportunity to buy BAE Systems shares ‘cheaply’?

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BAE Systems shares are on the charge. Ken Hall investigates if this could be just the beginning for the FTSE…

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Why I’m not buying tech growth shares… yet

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History suggests growth shares can underperform when times get tough. Here's why Ken Hall is sticking with dividend shares for…

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3 easy steps I’m taking to prepare for a stock market crash

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With stocks near historic highs and geopolitical tensions rising, here are three steps Ken Hall’s taking to prepare his portfolio…

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What on earth’s going on with the Lloyds share price?

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The Lloyds share price has surged 40% in a year but fallen nearly 8% in the past month. Ken Hall…

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Investing in Greggs shares? Don’t miss these 3 things tomorrow

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Greggs shares have been under pressure of late. Ken Hall has a few things that he’s watching intently ahead of…

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£10,000 invested in Rolls-Royce shares 5 years ago would be worth how much?!

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Rolls-Royce shares have been on a once-in-a-generation run of late. But just how much would a £10,000 investment in February…

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