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This red hot equity fund in my SIPP returned 12.6% in the first 2 months of 2026

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

This global equity fund is delivering huge returns for Edward Sheldon’s SIPP in 2026, despite all the risks and uncertainty…

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Want to retire richer? Here’s Warren Buffett’s golden rule to build wealth

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

If you want to build wealth for a richer retirement, then following Warren Buffett’s golden rule might be the best…

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Get ready for stock market volatility…

| Stephen Wright

As conflict in the Middle East makes share prices fluctuate, what strategies can investors use to try and find opportunities…

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Why the FTSE 100 fell almost 5% this week

| Stephen Wright

Declines in mining shares dragged the FTSE 100 down after a strong start to the year. Is the pullback an…

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How much do you need to invest in US stocks to earn a £2,000 monthly passive income?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Is it possible to target several thousand pounds of passive income each month by buying US growth stocks? Absolutely –…

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How big does your ISA need to be to earn £1,000 a month in passive income?

| Andrew Mackie

Andrew Mackie explains how a long-term ISA strategy can help investors build a chunky £12,000 passive income in less than…

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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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Value stock alert! A FTSE 100 share at a 5-year low with record profits

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

This once-loved growth stock's down almost 50% in seven months despite the company generating record earnings. Is it now the…

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No savings at 40? Ignore buy-to-let and invest in cheap UK shares

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Tax hikes are making buy-to-let far more difficult. But investors can still build impressive wealth with cheap UK shares. Zaven…

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£1,000 buys 158,730 shares in this red-hot penny stock that’s smashing the FTSE AIM All-Share index

| James Beard

How has this penny stock, despite being pre-revenue, delivered a return over 30 times higher than the index over the…

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My top passive income stock to consider for 2026 is…

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

This income stock's sitting on 16 years of uninterrupted dividend growth, and it could be on the verge of a…

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Is this red-hot FTSE 100 recovery stock a screaming buy today?

| Harvey Jones

Harvey isn't alone in sensing a massive FTSE 100 buying opportunity as this top growth stock recovers from its recent…

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Get ready for a violent stock market crash, says this billionaire investor!

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Ray Dalio reckons there’s a heightened risk of a sharp stock market crash on the horizon. Here’s what investors can…

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The FTSE 100 didn’t crash this week. But there are still plenty of cheap shares on offer

| James Beard

James Beard reflects on a turbulent week for the UK stock market. He takes a closer look at two shares…

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This FTSE 250 stock’s just cut its dividend. But here are 3 reasons why I’m not selling my shares…

| James Beard

One of James Beard’s favourite dividend stocks has announced a reduction in its payout. Despite this, he’s holding on to…

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3 top passive income stocks with yields above 5% to consider for a SIPP

| Ben McPoland

Ben McPoland highlights a trio of excellent UK dividend shares that he thinks look set to pay passive income inside…

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A surging ex-penny stock to buy for the defence spending revolution?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

This under-the-radar business is quietly surging on the back of the new defense spending supercycle. So much so, it’s no…

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How much do you need to invest in an ISA to earn a £750 monthly second income?

| Harvey Jones

Investors keen to build a second income should make good use of their Stocks and Shares ISA. Harvey Jones shows…

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Are these the top 5 UK shares to buy in a Stocks and Shares ISA and hold forever?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

Experts believe these top five UK shares could deliver high returns in the long run. Should I rush to add…

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The SIPP deadline is looming! Here’s a last-minute FTSE 100 share to consider

| Royston Wild

Looking for last-minute stocks to buy for a self-invested personal pension (SIPP)? This FTSE 100 faller could be a great…

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How much passive income does a £20,000 ISA generate?

| Zaven Boyrazian, CFA

The ISA deadline is fast approaching. And with the right strategy, investors can potentially unlock a £4,400 tax-free passive income!

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10%+ dividend yields! 3 global income stocks to consider for the long term

| Royston Wild

The dividends yields on these US and UK income stocks range from 10% to 11.4%. Here's why I think they…

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How much do I need in a Stocks & Shares ISA for a £555 monthly income?

| Royston Wild

Looking for ways to make a regular income from a Stocks and Shares ISA? Royston Wild reveals how he's targeting…

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How much do I need in an ISA to earn £1,000 a month in passive income?

| Ken Hall

Ken Hall investigates how much investors need to invest in dividend shares to generate a sizeable passive income from a…

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As markets plunge, are these the 2 best FTSE 100 stocks to buy today?

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones is on the hunt for the best stocks to buy and says these two FTSE 100 companies showed…

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Warren Buffett profited massively from nervous markets. Here’s how!

| Christopher Ruane

With market turbulence making some investors nervous, our writer recalls several moments when Warren Buffett did well despite fearful markets.

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How to target a 14%+ dividend yield by investing £10,000

| John Fieldsend

There are many strategies for the average investor targeting a 14% dividend yield or higher. Our Foolish author explores one…

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Up 6%, can this ‘gritty’ stock continue outperforming the rest of the FTSE 250?

| Royston Wild

ITV's share price is soaring as investors react to a resilient performance in 2025. The question is, can the FTSE…

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How much income could £20k in a Stocks and Shares ISA give you today?

| Harvey Jones

As the clock ticks on this year's Stocks and Shares ISA allowance, Harvey Jones looks at how investors could use…

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What next for the Endeavour Mining share price after a record-breaking set of results?

| James Beard

Since March 2025, Endeavour Mining’s share price has risen 175%. Do the gold miner’s latest results provide any clues as…

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How are Rolls-Royce shares looking in March 2026?

| John Fieldsend

March promises to be an interesting time for Rolls-Royce shares, but should investors be worried or calm about developments?

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3 these stocks are smashing BAE Systems shares – are they worth considering today? 

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones looks at the impact of current events on BAE Systems shares this week, and highlights some FTSE 100…

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At a forward P/E of 17, is Nvidia stock now a screaming buy?

| Stephen Wright

Stephen Wright outlines why Nvidia stock could be better value now than it has been in a long time, despite…

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I asked ChatGPT to name the most undervalued share on the UK stock market. Here’s what it said…

| James Beard

Always on the lookout for value shares to add to his portfolio, James Beard turned to a well-known artificial intelligence…

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Are easyJet shares easy money at 425p?

| Stephen Wright

While other airline stocks have soared since the pandemic, easyJet shares have remained grounded. Is the share price set for…

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1 high-flying investment trust to consider for a Stocks and Shares ISA

| Ben McPoland

Ben McPoland thinks this lesser-known trust is worth exploring for investors wanting geographic diversification inside a Stocks and Shares ISA.

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Up 300% from their pandemic lows, has the easy money been made on Lloyds shares?

| Stephen Wright

Investors who bought Lloyds shares at their Covid lows got 15% of their investment back in dividends last year. But…

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The ISA deadline’s almost on us! Here’s a last-minute FTSE 100 share to consider

| Royston Wild

Investors have just a month to max out their Stocks and Shares ISA allowance for the 2026 tax year. Here…

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Down 24% in 10 months, Greggs shares are baking bad!

| Cliff D'Arcy

After a turbulent 2025, Greggs shares continue to bounce around this year. But with the stock trading at levels seen…

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A stock market crash feels like it might be imminent

| Stephen Wright

Conflict in the Middle East means a stock market crash feels like a real possibility right now. But being ready…

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