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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

I bought HSBC shares in May. Shall I buy more in June?

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Harvey Jones is delighted with his recent purchase of HSBC shares and now he's wondering whether to buy another chunk…

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Down 55% with an 11.75% yield – what on earth’s the matter with Taylor Wimpey shares? 

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Taylor Wimpey shares appear to offer a jaw-dropping yield but Harvey Jones says don't be fooled, there's a lot going…

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Have Tesco shares got anything more to give?

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Harvey Jones has been knocked flat by the success of Tesco shares, but suspects it may be time for the…

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Why have investors suddenly gone crazy over Lloyds shares?

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Lloyds shares have been popular for years but last week demand was off the scale. Harvey Jones examines why the…

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The Ocado share price jumped 13.5% this morning! Is this a once-in-a-lifetime recovery opportunity?

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It's a red letter day for the Ocado share price, giving investors in the FTSE 250 stock a rare shot…

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Aston Martin shares are fighting back! See what £9,007 invested 1 month ago is now worth

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It's been a long and bumpy road but suddenly Aston Martin shares are gunning it. Harvey Jones examines whether this…

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How much is needed in a Stocks and Shares ISA for a £1,000 weekly passive income

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Harvey Jones shows how investors can use their Stocks and Shares ISA to build a large pot of wealth and…

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Up 12% in a month! Is the Diageo share price finally ready to rocket?

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A strange thing just happened to the Diageo share price. It started to climb. Harvey Jones wonders if this is…

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How much do you need in your ISA to bag a £999 monthly second income?

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Harvey Jones shows how investing in a spread of FTSE 100 dividend stocks can top up your State Pension with…

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How to earn a £1,500 monthly tax-free passive income from an ISA

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Harvey Jones shows how investors can use an ISA to build wealth for their retirement, by purchasing a spread of…

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How to get a tax-free ISA income worth double the £12,547 State Pension

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Harvey Jones shows how you can get a return twice the size of the State Pension, by investing in a…

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Up 25% in a month! Is the JD Sports share price heading for the stars? 

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Harvey Jones is thrilled to see the JD Sports share price suddenly spring into life. The FTSE 100 growth stock…

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A 6.6% yield and a P/E of just 6.75! Is this UK income stock a screaming buy?

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Harvey Jones is captivated by a FTSE 250 income stock that boasts a high yield and low valuation. But he's…

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See what £9,999 invested in Barclays shares on 1 January is worth today…

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Barclay shares have been volatile recently. Harvey Jones says this might give investors an opportunity to buy the FTSE 100…

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Here’s the frankly jaw-dropping 12-month Barratt Redrow share price and dividend forecast…

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Harvey Jones looks at why the Barratt share price has done so badly, and suggests it could tempt FTSE 100…

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I’m thrilled I bought Scottish Mortgage shares 3 years ago. Would I buy them today? 

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Scottish Mortgage shares have flown to the stars, boosted by its holding in Elon Musk's SpaceX. Harvey Jones suggests keeping…

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Is the great BP share price party about to come to a crashing halt? 

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Harvey Jones examines the outlook for the BP share price amid hopes of an Iran peace deal. Does this wipe…

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How much is needed in a SIPP to target a £3,333 monthly passive income

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Harvey Jones shows how much investors need in a SIPP for a comfortable retirement, and names a FTSE 100 stock…

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Can we finally stop worrying about the stock market crash and start having fun?

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Harvey Jones argues that instead of fretting over a potential stock market crash, investors should go shopping for bargain FTSE…

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After plunging 60% is this FTSE 100 stock star now a generational bargain?

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Harvey Jones is pinning his hopes on one of the cheapest FTSE 100 stocks of all finally staging a recovery.…

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£12,000 saved in a Cash ISA 10 years ago is now worth…

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Harvey Jones says the Cash ISA struggles to beat inflation and anyone keen to build long-term wealth should consider investing…

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See what £10,000 invested in the S&P 500 some 40 years ago is worth today

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Harvey Jones shows how much money long-term investors have made from the S&P 500. And highlights a brilliant FTSE 100…

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How I just witnessed the mighty dividend-paying power of Lloyds shares at first hand…

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Harvey Jones uses his own portfolio to show how a modest investment in Lloyds' shares can compound over time through…

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How much do you need in an ISA to earn passive income equal to the average UK wage?

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Harvey Jones shows how investors can generate a tax-free passive income of £39,039 a year, and you don't even have…

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How much will you need in a Stocks and Shares ISA to generate a £20,460 passive income in 2046?

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Harvey Jones shows how much investors need to put into a Stocks and Shares ISA each year to generate a…

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Why’s everybody suddenly buying Aviva shares?

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Investors have been racing to buy Aviva shares in recent days, and Harvey Jones examines the reason why. So should…

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See what £12,750 invested in red-hot Glencore shares 1 year ago is worth today…

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Glencore shares are on fire but Harvey Jones has mixed feeling about the FTSE 100 commodity stock's recent spectacular success.

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Are Babcock, BAE Systems and Rolls-Royce shares suddenly screaming buys?

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After a brilliant run, Babcock, BAE Systems and Rolls-Royce shares have been selling off. Harvey Jones wonders if this is…

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Will the Diageo share price keep falling forever? 

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When the Diageo share price originally sold off, Harvey Jones thought it was a temporary dip. How long must we…

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Are easyJet shares about to do a Rolls-Royce?

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It's always darkest just before the dawn, and things look very dark for easyJet shares today. But Harvey Jones asks…

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The State Pension is worth £12,547 – here’s how to get that much income from an ISA

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The State Pension isn't enough to retire on, Harvey Jones says. He crunchs the numbers to show how you could…

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£2,735 invested in Greggs shares 1 week ago is now worth…

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Greggs shares have struggled as its rampant sales and profit growth finally slows, but Harvey Jones sees signs that the…

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£17,007 invested in Aston Martin shares on IPO day is now worth…

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Aston Martin shares floated with huge fanfare yet they've since turned into a disaster movie. But are they finally ready…

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My favourite FTSE 250 stock just crashed 50% in 3 months – time to fill my boots?

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Harvey Jones thought he'd missed the boat with this brilliant FTSE 250 stock, but now he thinks he may have…

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How these 7 ‘boring’ UK shares could have made ISA investors millionaires!

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Never underestimate the power of UK shares. Harvey Jones highlights new research showing how they can help investors make a…

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Why is everybody suddenly buying NatWest shares?

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NatWest shares have been selling like hot cakes lately, even though their performance has stuttered. Harvey Jones thinks he knows…

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Are BP shares the ultimate ISA buy?

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BP shares are in demand as the Iran war drags on and oil threatens to hit new highs. Harvey Jones…

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How much do you need in an ISA to earn a second income of £14,713 a year? 

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Harvey Jones says it's possible to get a second income without the effort of finding another job, by investing in…

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Why are booming Barclays shares so cheap? Read this…

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Harvey Jones watched helplessly as Barclays' shares climbed, thinking he'd missed his chance to buy the FTSE 100 bank. Now…

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The Legal & General share price is at a 10-year low – but the dividend income’s stunning!

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Harvey Jones is frustrated by the Legal & General share price, which has struggled to grow in recent years. But…

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