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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

Recent Articles

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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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Investing Articles

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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Investing Articles

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

| Mark Hartley

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?

| Mark Hartley

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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Investing Articles

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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Investing Articles

£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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Investing Articles

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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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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Investing Articles

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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Investing Articles

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

| Mark Hartley

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?

| Mark Hartley

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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Investing Articles

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

| Mark Hartley

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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Investing Articles

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

| Mark Hartley

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

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Investing Articles

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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Investing Articles

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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Investing Articles

£10,000 invested in Lloyds shares a decade ago is now worth…

| Mark Hartley

Lloyds shares have more than doubled in 10 years when accounting for dividends. But how does the next decade look…

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Investing Articles

2 UK dividend shares trading near 10-year lows to consider buying in 2026

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Mark Hartley considers the recovery potential of two high-yielding dividend shares that have suffered significant losses over the past decade.

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Investing Articles

Why I’m buying more of this FTSE 250 dividend stock for passive income

| Mark Hartley

Mark Hartley discusses one of his favourite passive income gems and why he has faith in the company to keep…

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Investing Articles

Why Tesco shares are the best-performing retailer stock on the FTSE 100 this month

| Mark Hartley

Mark Hartley looks at the wider performance of the UK retail sector, how it's affecting Tesco shares, and if they…

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Investing Articles

How to target a 4-figure passive income with a Stocks and Shares ISA

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A Stocks and Shares ISA can be a great vehicle for building toward supplementary income in retirement. Mark Hartley outlines…

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Investing Articles

How much do I need in the stock market to earn a £1,667 monthly second income?

| Mark Hartley

Mark Hartley breaks down the maths behind a strategy to earn a liveable income by investing in the stock market.…

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Investing Articles

The long game: how to identify retirement-ready SIPP stocks

| Mark Hartley

For investors considering a SIPP for retirement, long-term sustainability is critical. Mark Hartley explains what to look for when stock…

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Investing Articles

£5,000 invested in Greggs shares 5 years ago is now worth…

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After five years of ups and downs, Mark Hartley calculates just how much £5k in Greggs' shares would be worth…

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Tempted by dividend yields above 8%? Here are three passive income powerhouses worth a look

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Mark Hartley examines whether there's a real opportunity in three dividend shares with high yields. Does the risk make the…

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Investing Articles

Thank goodness I avoided these 2 FTSE 100 stocks a year ago. Should I consider them today?

| Mark Hartley

Two high-quality but beaten-down FTSE 100 growth shares are on my radar today as potential undervalued plays with recovery potential.

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Investing Articles

3 promising penny stocks that suffered in 2025… but could rebound in 2026!

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Mark Hartley outlines the risk vs reward investment thesis of three undervalued British penny stocks that present a strong argument…

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Investing Articles

Should I buy Barclays shares for my portfolio after its Q4 earnings beat?

| Mark Hartley

Following a two-year rally, Barclays' shares have tapered off recently. Could that be about to change after the company’s impressive…

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Investing Articles

I thought there were no good tech stocks to buy in the UK. Boy, was I wrong!

| Mark Hartley

On the hunt for local growth stocks to buy, Mark Hartley takes a deep dive into the UK's evolving tech…

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Investing Articles

With the UK stock market near record highs, these top shares are still dirt cheap!

| Mark Hartley

The FTSE 100 may be hitting new highs but the UK stock market's still packed with undervalued shares in high-quality…

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