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Harvey Jones

I've been a financial journalist since 1988. I've written regularly for a series of national newspapers including The Financial Times, The Times, The Sunday Times, The Daily Telegraph, The Independent and Independent on Sunday, The Guardian and The Observer. Today, I'm the personal finance editor of the Daily and Sunday Express newspapers, and write for newspaper website Express.co.uk. I also write regular investment articles for The National newspaper in Dubai. I've been writing for Motley Fool UK since 2007, producing thousands and thousands of stock reports in that time. My favourite investment quote? Warren Buffett's classic: "Someone is sitting in the shade today because someone planted a tree a long time ago." Let's go plant some trees!

Recent Articles

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Investing Articles

Up 125% in 5 years and yielding 6.5%! Are Aviva shares the FTSE’s best all-rounder?

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Harvey Jones says Aviva shares have given investors plenty of dividend income and share price growth in recent years. Can…

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£1,400 a year dividend income from a Stocks and Shares ISA? Here’s how

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A new Stocks and Shares ISA year begins very soon and that certainly concentrates the mind on thinking about how…

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Here’s the BP share price forecast for the next 12 months

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The BP share price has been buffeted by negative events for years, and simply isn't the monster it used to…

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In 12 months, the Diageo share price could be…

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It's been a torrid few years for the Diageo share price but hope springs eternal and analysts forecast a pretty…

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How much would an ISA investor need to earn a £777 monthly passive income?

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Harvey Jones shows how to build a high-and-rising passive income from a portfolio of dividend-paying FTSE 100 shares in a…

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I just bought this 9.3% yielding FTSE 100 stock before it goes ex-dividend on 3 April!

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This ultra-high-yielding FTSE 100 stock is giving Harvey Jones generous dividends and now some share price growth as well. Can…

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I just sold Unilever and bought this bombed-out UK stock. Am I mad?

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Sensible investors are buying defensive stocks in today's troubled times, but Harvey Jones has just doubled down on a UK…

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Up 16% in a day on a thrilling new forecast – can this FTSE 250 stock make investors rich again?

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Harvey Jones was delighted yesterday when FTSE 250 grocery chain Ocado Group rocketed on a positive broker update. Can investors…

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If an investor put £10,000 in Barclays and Lloyds shares 3 months ago here’s what they’d have now… 

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Harvey Jones has been doing very nicely out of his Lloyds shares, but not as nicely as Barclays investors have…

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Legal & General has supercharged second income potential with a forecast yield of 9%!

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Harvey Jones says investors looking for a second income can get a sky-high yield today from FTSE 100 insurer Legal…

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See how a 45-year-old could target a £4,313 monthly passive income by maxing out their ISAs

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Harvey Jones does some simple sums to show how ordinary investors can build up a huge passive income stream by…

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Is magic suddenly happening to the dirt cheap GSK share price?

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Harvey Jones has spotted signs of life in the GSK share price. Which is a relief after its recent troubles,…

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Down 44% in 3 years, but experts forecast the Diageo share price is set for a stunning rally!

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The Diageo share price has taken an absolute beating over the last few years but Harvey Jones says some analyst…

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Can the Barclays share price climb another 20% after its recent stellar run? Analysts think so

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The Barclays share price has been smashing it, but brokers believe there's more growth to come from this high-flying FTSE…

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Up 56%? See the stunning Tesla share price forecast for 2025

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The Tesla share price has taken an absolute battering, but that may tempt bargain-seeking investors willing to embrace extreme volatility.

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£10k invested in Tesco shares one week ago is now worth…

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Harvey Jones thought Tesco shares were about as solid as a FTSE 100 stock could get. Recent events have reminded…

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I asked ChatGPT to load up a £20k Stocks and Shares ISA – see what it picked

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Harvey Jones asked AI to come up with five FTSE 100 companies worth considering for a Stocks and Shares ISA.…

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Up another 35% in 2025 – can the Rolls-Royce share price keep climbing forever?

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Can nothing stop the Rolls-Royce share price? It's been shooting to the stars for three years now but has to…

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These 5 FTSE growth stocks are stinking out my SIPP! Time to sell?

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Harvey Jones is happy with the performance of his Self-Invested Personal Pension but unfortunately five growth stocks are casting along…

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Up 21% with dividends on top! See the stunning Shell share price forecast for 2025

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Brokers are feeling optimistic about the outlook for the Shell share price, predicting solid growth this year. But Harvey Jones…

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Investing Articles

How many cheap BT shares does an investor need to get £100 in monthly ISA income?

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BT shares have jumped more than 50% in a year but still yield around 5%. Harvey Jones crunches the numbers…

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Up 55% and yielding 8.6%! Legal & General shares are suddenly running riot!

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Harvey Jones bought Legal & General shares for their fantastic dividend income, but now they're offering growth as well. What's…

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I asked ChatGPT to name 2 cheap FTSE 250 stocks with huge recovery potential. I got these!

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Harvey Jones is on the hunt for great value FTSE 250 stocks following the recent market dip, and decided to…

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If an investor put £10k into red-hot Vodafone shares 1 month ago here’s what they’d have now…

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Vodafone shares have been going down in flames for years, but it's a different story today. Should Harvey Jones buy…

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Investing Articles

Down 10% and 15% in a month! 2 cheap shares investors might consider buying with £2k today

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It's always a good time to buy cheap shares! Harvey Jones picks out two FTSE 100 companies that have fallen…

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If an investor put £10k into Greggs shares one month ago, here’s what they’d have today

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Greggs shares have had a tough year but Harvey Jones says they're notably cheaper as a result, while the dividend…

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The Phoenix share price jumps 7.5% on today’s results, but still yields a stunning 9.4%!

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Harvey Jones put his faith in the Phoenix share price and this morning was rewarded with a 7.5% jump on…

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See how much an investor needs in their ISA to earn a £499 monthly second income

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Harvey Jones crunches the numbers to show how it's possible to build a long-term second income by investing in a…

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How much would a 45-year-old need to invest in an ISA to earn a £1k monthly passive income at 65?

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Harvey Jones looks at how much an investor would need to put away every month to build a steady passive…

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After hitting a new 52-week low can the Diageo share price ever recover? See what the experts say

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Harvey Jones has taken a beating on the Diageo share price, and there's no end to his misery in sight.…

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Is the booming BAE Systems share price a deadly trap?

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The BAE system share price has been a huge beneficiary of today's geopolitical uncertainty but investors considering the stock should…

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I asked ChatGPT to name 5 UK stocks for a perfectly balanced ISA – here’s what it picked! 

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Harvey Jones is looking for UK stocks to add to this year's ISA, and decided to call in some assistance…

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After plunging 20% in a month, is the IAG share price back in deep value territory?

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The IAG share price was smashing the FTSE 100 but suddenly it's plunging again. Harvey Jones looks at whether this…

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I asked ChaGPT to name a top UK dividend stock for my 2025 ISA – and was thrilled!

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Harvey Jones asked artificial intelligence to name a dividend stock he might consider buying for his Stocks and Shares ISA.…

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After falling 12% in a month, is this world-class FTSE blue-chip the best share to buy today?

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Credit data giant Experian has been caught up in recent stock market volatility and Harvey Jones wonders if it's the…

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Up 12% in a month! This FTSE 250 stock is still cheap with a P/E of just 11 and yields 8%+!

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The aberdeen share price is finally starting to kick on and Harvey Jones takes a closer look at whether this…

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I bought Lloyds shares in June and September 2023 – here’s what they’re worth now

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Harvey Jones wasn't expecting fireworks when he bought Lloyds shares but they've put on a pretty good show and he…

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How much would investors need in a Stocks and Shares ISA to earn a £2k monthly income?

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Harvey Jones is hunting for FTSE companies to pop inside his Stocks and Shares ISA before the 5 April deadline,…

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Here’s what £10,000 invested in Tesla shares yesterday is worth today

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Harvey Jones says plunging Tesla shares are either a magnificent buying opportunity or a terrifying gamble. As ever with Elon…

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Down 25% in a week! Is this beaten-down FTSE growth stock suddenly an unmissable buy to consider?

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The Melrose share price caught the attention of Harvey Jones following a torrid week. Is this his chance to buy…

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