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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

This tax season, consider FTSE 100 dividend stocks to buy for a fresh ISA

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When a new tax season rolls around, smart ISA investors start hunting for sustainable dividend stocks to buy. Mark Hartley…

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Investing Articles

This stock market correction could be a rare opportunity to supercharge a SIPP

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Mark Hartley explains why now could be a great time to consider one of his favourite picks when it comes…

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£5,000 invested in a Stocks and Shares ISA during Covid is now worth…

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The FTSE 100 achieved an unusually high return over the past five years. Mark Hartley calculates how much £5k in…

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Homebuilders down 30%! Is the UK stock market heading for a 2008-style crash?

| Mark Hartley

The stock market is already in correction territory, with the FTSE 100 down 10%. Mark Hartley takes a closer look…

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Should I buy the UK’s most ‘profitable’ penny stock? Not so fast…

| Mark Hartley

Mark Hartley breaks down the complex financials of penny stocks, revealing why these risky investments are often hard to value.

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These 3 FTSE 100 dividend stocks yield an average of 8.26%

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With many FTSE 100 share prices slipping, dividend yields are on the rise. Mark Hartley looks at the investment case…

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Rolls-Royce shares down 19%. Why is this major broker still as bullish as ever?

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Our writer looks into the long-term investment case for Rolls-Royce shares after a 19% dip, and finds at least one…

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Want to earn passive income from the stock market? Here are 3 ways to identify quality dividend stocks

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Mark Hartley outlines the three most important factors to look for in dividend shares when aiming to earn passive income…

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Back under £1! Consider Lloyds shares for a fresh ISA in 2026

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The current market correction has sent Lloyds' shares back below £1. Our writer thinks this may be an ideal time…

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Consider these 2 dirt cheap quality stocks to buy if the UK stock market crashes

| Mark Hartley

Always hunting for undervalued stocks to buy, Mark Hartley outlines his methods and takes a closer look at two potential…

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With an 8% dividend yield and P/E below 7, is this the best value and income play on the FTSE 250?

| Mark Hartley

Mark Hartley's bullish about an undervalued mid-cap UK stock with a strong dividend yield and promising forecasts. What's the catch?

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Considering a SIPP? Today’s market could provide an excellent opportunity to start

| Mark Hartley

Mark Hartley breaks down the benefits of using a SIPP for retirement, and how current market conditions could offer a…

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Stock market correction 2026: a rare chance to scoop up cheap UK shares?

| Mark Hartley

The UK stock market's officially in a correction after a sharp drop in UK share prices, but our writer sees…

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

| Mark Hartley

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

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

| Mark Hartley

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

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

| Mark Hartley

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

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

| Mark Hartley

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?

| Mark Hartley

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

| Mark Hartley

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

| Mark Hartley

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

| Mark Hartley

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

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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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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

| Mark Hartley

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

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

| Mark Hartley

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

| Mark Hartley

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

| Mark Hartley

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?

| Mark Hartley

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

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

| Mark Hartley

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

| Mark Hartley

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

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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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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

| Mark Hartley

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

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

| Mark Hartley

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

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

| Mark Hartley

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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