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Here’s how much passive income someone could earn maxing out their ISA allowance for 5 years

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane considers how someone might spend a few years building up their Stocks and Shares ISA to try and…

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Was I wrong about Barclays shares, up 196%?

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer has watched Barclays shares nearly triple in five years, but stayed on the sidelines. Is he now ready…

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Up 17% in 2025, can the S&P 500 power on into 2026?

| Christopher Ruane

Why has the S&P 500 done so well this year against a backdrop of multiple challenges? Our writer explains --…

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National Grid shares are up 19% in 2025. Why?

| Christopher Ruane

National Grid shares have risen by almost a fifth this year. So much for it being a sleepy utility! Should…

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Here are the potential dividend earnings from buying 1,000 Aviva shares for the next decade

| Christopher Ruane

Aviva has a juicy dividend -- but what might come next? Our writer digs into what the coming decade could…

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Just released: our top 3 small-cap stocks to consider buying in December [PREMIUM PICKS]

| Mark Rogers

Small-cap shares tend to be more volatile than larger companies, so we suggest investors should look to build up a…

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Is the unloved Aston Martin share price about to do a Rolls-Royce?

| Harvey Jones

The Aston Martin share price has inflicted a world of pain on Harvey Jones, but he isn't giving up hope…

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How much do you need in a Stocks and Shares ISA to raise 1.7 children?

| James Beard

After discovering the cost of raising a child, James Beard explains why he thinks a Stocks and Shares ISA is…

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A Santa rally could take the FTSE 100 to 10,000 and beyond!

| John Fieldsend

If the FTSE 100 enjoys yet another big Santa rally then the long-awaited and tantalisingly close 10,000 mark could be…

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2 investment trusts from the FTSE 250 worth digging into for passive income

| Ben McPoland

Plenty of FTSE 250 investment trusts offer dividend growth potential over the long run. So why does this writer like…

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The Games Workshop share price is up 38% in a year. Is there any value left?

| James Beard

The Games Workshop share price has risen by more than a third in a year. Our writer considers what might…

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This AI growth stock could rise 60%-70%, according to Wall Street analysts

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

This growth stock has lagged the market in 2025. However, Wall Street analysts expect it to play catch up next…

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Prediction: here’s where the red-hot Lloyds share price and dividend yield could be next Christmas

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones has done brilliantly out of the Lloyd share price over the last year. Now he's wondering whether he'll…

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Up 23% in 2025, are Tesco shares still capable of providing attractive returns?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Tesco shares have produced two to three years’ worth of investment returns in just 11 months. Can they continue to…

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Is this 8.5% yielding FTSE 100 stock a passive income star or deadly value trap?

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones shows just how much passive income investors can get from FTSE 100 dividend shares, but would like to…

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2 FTSE 100 shares I like better than Rolls-Royce right now

| Ben McPoland

This writer owns Rolls-Royce shares and is very happy with their blockbuster performance. But which two Footsie shares does he…

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A £1,847 monthly passive income needs this much in a Stocks and Shares ISA…

| John Fieldsend

How much is needed in a Stocks and Shares ISA to deliver reliable passive income for years and decades? Our…

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Here’s how I pick dividend shares to target a £20k retirement income

| Mark Hartley

Are you considering using the stock market to supplement your retirement income? Our writer examines how dividend shares can help…

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I asked ChatGPT for the 10 best UK shares to invest in. Here’s what it said…

| Mark Hartley

Our writer recently got an unexpected burst of inspiration from an AI chatbot -- but is its choice of UK…

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£20,000 in savings? Here’s how that could be used to aim for a £23,657 annual second income

| Christopher Ruane

How could someone with a spare £20k to invest aim to earn more than that amount as a second income…

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Rolls-Royce shares are down 12% from their highs. Should those who don’t own them consider buying now?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Over the last few months, Rolls-Royce shares have experienced some weakness. Is this a buying opportunity for those who missed…

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How much do you need to invest in UK stocks to effectively double your State Pension?

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones crunches the numbers to show how much investors would need in a portfolio of UK stocks to get…

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Dividend Shares

Check out this powerful passive income share for 2026

| Cliff D'Arcy

The great thing about passive income is that I don't have to work to earn it. Making money while I…

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Near a 13-year low, are 103p Taylor Wimpey shares as cheap as it gets?

| John Fieldsend

Taylor Wimpey shares are changing hands near their lowest value since 2012. Here are three reasons why a turnaround might…

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How much do you need in an ISA to aim for a second income of over £10k?

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith gets the calculator out and crunches the numbers while looking at specific stocks that could help yield a…

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Could UK shares protect you in a stock market crash?

| Stephen Wright

As well as long-term return potential, attractive valuations mean UK shares might offer investors protection if share prices fall sharply.

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Could prioritising FTSE 100 income stocks be costing you big money?

| Royston Wild

Looking for the best UK income stocks to buy? You could be making a mistake if you confine your search…

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1 unloved AIM stock worth checking out for an ISA or SIPP

| Ben McPoland

Shares of this well-known drinks maker are down 70% since Christmas 2021. So why does this writer think they have…

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Up 25% in 3 months! Now check out the Glencore share price and dividend forecast for the next year

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones says the outlook for the Glencore share price is starting to get brighter after a difficult time, and…

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Will the Lloyds share price double in 2026?

| Royston Wild

The Lloyds share price has been one of the FTSE 100's biggest success stories this year. Royston Wild asks if…

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BAE Systems’ share price has fallen 20%. Time to consider buying?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Since early October, BAE Systems’ share price has taken a big hit. Is this the buying opportunity those who don’t…

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My 2 favourite dividend shares could earn investors £1,558 income in an ISA – with growth on top!

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones is a massive fan of these 2 FTSE 100 dividend shares that offer sky-high yields. Plus they've delivered…

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How to target a monthly £888 income from a Stocks and Shares ISA with minimal effort

| Harvey Jones

It can be hard work generating a second income but Harvey Jones shows there's a much easier way to do…

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Tŵr Mawr lighthouse (meaning "great tower" in Welsh), on Ynys Llanddwyn on Anglesey, Wales, marks the western entrance to the Menai Strait.
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I asked ChatGPT to design the ultimate passive income ISA and it suggested…

| Andrew Mackie

I wanted more passive income from my ISA, so I asked ChatGPT to build the ideal portfolio – the results…

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Alphabet stock: why I recently sold Warren Buffett’s latest buy

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Edward Sheldon's selling Alphabet stock despite the fact Warren Buffett’s investment company Berkshire Hathaway recently invested billions in it.

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My top 3 FTSE 100 dividend shares for a strong second income

| Andrew Mackie

Finding passive income in the FTSE 100 isn’t as simple as chasing high yields – here’s how I chose the…

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Meet the overlooked FTSE 100 stock that’s climbing 7 times faster than Nvidia

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones flags a stunning FTSE 100 stock that's outpaced US tech giants over the last 12 months to see…

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I asked ChatGPT how much Tesla shares are worth and it said…

| Stephen Wright

Stephen Wright asked the latest OpenAI model to value Tesla shares. The answer it came up with was either terrifying…

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1 top FTSE 100 share I keep buying for my kid’s ISA

| Ben McPoland

Find out why this high-quality FTSE 100 investment trust made the cut for inclusion in my daughter's Junior Stocks and…

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Dividend Shares

This REIT could be 18% undervalued with a 7.4% dividend yield

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith picks out a REIT that could offer investors the best of both worlds with a generous income payment…

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