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I asked ChatGPT to settle the ISA v SIPP debate once and for all. It said…

| Harvey Jones

Instead of working out whether an ISA or SIPP is the better tax wrapper, Harvey Jones called the robots in.…

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Amazon shares: overpriced or a possible bargain?

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane thinks Amazon shares look pricier than he normally likes -- but also reckons they could be a potential…

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In a jittery market, could Tesco shares be a defensive choice?

| Christopher Ruane

Could Tesco shares be a safe haven in nervous markets, given that consumers always need to eat? Our writer is…

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How much might £10,000 in Rolls-Royce shares soon be worth? Let’s ask the experts

| Alan Oscroft

Do Rolls-Royce shares look like a good buy after recent price falls? City analysts still appear bullish, but global events…

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Take a deep breath! £10,000 invested in Greggs shares a year ago is now worth…

| Christopher Ruane

Someone who bought Greggs shares a year ago is nursing a paper loss. Our writer digs into the reasons why…

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Whatever happened to the stock market crash?

| Harvey Jones

The stock market refuses to crash, despite the Iran war. But Harvey Jones says lots of FTSE 100 shares have…

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BP’s share price will keep surging in 2026, according to this broker

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

BP’s share price is in a strong upward trend right now. And one City brokerage firm seems to believe that…

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These 4 red flags mean I’m avoiding easyJet shares like the plague!

| Royston Wild

easyJet shares have slumped by around a quarter during the past month. Does this represent a dip-buying opportunity? Royston Wild…

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Warren Buffett bought this FTSE 100 stock 20 years ago. Here’s why it’s still worth considering today

| Stephen Wright

Warren Buffett bought shares in Tesco 20 years ago. And the FTSE 100 firm still has a lot of the…

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How on earth is this FTSE 100 household name trading at 6 times earnings?

| John Fieldsend

A recent downturn has made some FTSE 100 stocks look bizarrely cheap, perhaps none more so than this well-known airline…

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How much do you need in a Stocks and Shares ISA for a £100 monthly passive income?

| John Fieldsend

ISA season has come round again! What kind of total might budding Stocks and Shares ISA investors need for a…

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I’m considering 2 explosive UK penny stocks while they’re still cheap!

| Mark Hartley

Mark Hartley considers the investment case for two London-listed companies with soaring prices. They might not be in the penny…

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£7,500 invested in Nvidia stock 18 months ago is now worth…

| Ben McPoland

Nvidia (NASDAQ:NVDA) stock has run out of steam lately despite profits still soaring. Could this be a lucrative buying opportunity…

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Should I buy easyJet shares near 52-week lows on a P/E ratio of 5.6?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

easyJet shares have tanked amid the Iran conflict and the associated spike in oil prices. Is there a value investing…

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Below 40p, Aston Martin’s shares are sinking fast. How low could they go?

| James Beard

Aston Martin’s share price has crashed 98% since IPO. Could it hit zero, or will something come along and change…

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This FTSE 100 stock has an above-average yield and sells on a P/E ratio of 6. Why?

| Christopher Ruane

Is this FTSE 100 stock the apparent bargain it seems? Or could events beyond its control hurt profits and potentially…

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Here’s why 8.8%-yielding Legal & General shares remain my top pick for a high-income retirement portfolio

| Simon Watkins

Legal & General shares have delivered years of rising income for my family — and new forecasts suggest the payouts…

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Around £45, is it time for me to buy this overlooked FTSE growth gem on the dip after strong results?

| Simon Watkins

This FTSE 100 growth share looks far cheaper than its fundamentals merit — and if the market wakes up to…

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These 5 red flags mean I’m avoiding Rolls-Royce shares like the plague!

| Royston Wild

Thinking about buying Rolls-Royce shares on the dip? Royston Wild thinks risk-averse investors should consider avoiding the FTSE 100 stock.

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After the FTSE 250’s slump, I see beautiful bargains everywhere!

| Royston Wild

Fancy doing a bit of bargain shopping? Royston Wild explains why now could a great time to buy FTSE 250…

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As the S&P 500 tumbles, this stock continues to soar

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith takes a deep-dive into a farming stock that's jumped 23% so far this year, easily beating the S&P…

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£10k invested in the FTSE 100 via an ISA on 7 April is currently worth…

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith runs the numbers on a portfolio of FTSE 100 companies over the past year and points out one…

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Down 9% to just over £1! Are Vodafone shares too cheap to miss?

| Simon Watkins

Vodafone shares have fallen sharply, yet the latest numbers show momentum building. Could the market be missing a major recovery…

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Stocks and Shares ISA investors should prepare for an ugly stock market crash

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Made money in a Stocks and Shares ISA in recent years as the market has surged? Now could be a…

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How much passive income could £20,000 in an ISA grow to? It could be quite a bit

| Alan Oscroft

An ISA can be a great tool for building passive income, although according to Alan Oscroft, some strategies have much…

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How can investors target £9,089 a year in passive income from 1,677 shares in this underrated FTSE high-yield star after strong 2025 results?

| Simon Watkins

Passive income is getting harder to find. But one overlooked FTSE stock may be quietly setting up a long term…

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Are Diageo shares ready to do a Rolls-Royce?

| Harvey Jones

Things have got so bad for Diageo shares that Harvey Jones says they remind him of the struggles Rolls-Royce faced…

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Down 60%! A once-in-a-decade opportunity to buy these 2 beaten-down UK stocks?

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones highlights two UK stocks that are cheaper than they were 10 years ago and offer juicy dividend yields…

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Why do 2 of my favourite second income stocks look so cheap right now?

| Mark Hartley

Our writer was shocked to find two dividend stocks in his second income portfolio trading at prices far below fair…

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Just Released: A Higher-Risk, High-Reward Stock Recommendation For Your ISA? [PREMIUM PICKS]

| Mark Rogers

Fire stock picks will tend to be more adventurous and are designed for investors who can stomach a bit more…

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£10k invested in BP and Shell shares just 1 month ago is now worth…

| Harvey Jones

Conflict in Iran has rattled global stock markets but it's been helpful for FTSE 100 oil giants. Harvey Jones says…

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Down 25%, are Barclays shares too cheap to miss?

| Alan Oscroft

Nobody expected Barclays' shares to fall so hard after their big multi-year gains. So the dip does make the valuation…

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ISA or SIPP? Here’s 1 advantage and 1 disadvantage of both

| Christopher Ruane

SIPPs and Stocks and Shares ISAs both have potentially attractive features, as well as downsides. Christopher Ruane looks at some…

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£1,000 invested in Lloyds shares 6 weeks ago is now worth…

| Stephen Wright

Lloyds shares have been on a huge run in the last couple of years. But is a 15% pullback in…

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After the FTSE 100’s slump, these bargain shares are calling!

| Royston Wild

Are you on the lookout for top cheap stocks to buy? Royston Wild reveals three FTSE 100 value shares he's…

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Worried about a stock market crash? Here are 2 things you should know

| Ben McPoland

A stock market crash may look plausible, but it’s far from a done deal. Still, if markets do wobble, I…

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This FTSE 100 stock soared 900% — but after a 25% crash, is the rally over?

| Andrew Mackie

After blowing away the FTSE 100 in 2025, this miner has hit turbulence in 2026 — Andrew Mackie investigates what’s…

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How much do I need in an ISA for a £700 second income?

| Royston Wild

Investing in dividend shares can be a great way to target a second income from a Stocks and Shares ISA.…

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If there’s a stock market crash this week, will you be ready?

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane explains why he's not phased by the inevitability of a stock market crash -- but is actively preparing…

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£15,000 invested in Diageo shares 3 weeks ago is now worth…

| John Fieldsend

Bad times for Diageo shares! The last three weeks have seen yet another drop, but is this a time to…

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