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Want to be a hit in the stock market? Here are 3 things super-successful investors do

| Christopher Ruane

Dreaming of strong performance when investing in the stock market? Christopher Ruane shares a trio of approaches used by some…

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The BP share price has been on a roller coaster, but where will it go next?

| Alan Oscroft

Analysts remain upbeat about 2026 prospects for the BP share price, even as an oil glut threatens and the price…

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Prediction: move over Rolls-Royce, the BAE share price could climb another 45% in 2026

| Alan Oscroft

The BAE Systems share price has had a cracking run in 2025, but might the optimism be starting to slip…

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Will 2026 be make-or-break for the Tesla share price?

| Alan Oscroft

So what about the Tesla share price: does it indicate a long-term must-buy tech marvel, or a money pit for…

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Apple CEO Tim Cook just put $3m into this S&P 500 stock! Time to buy?

| Ben McPoland

One household-name S&P 500 stock has crashed 65% inside five years. Yet Apple's billionaire CEO sees value and has been…

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Dividend Shares

How much do you need in an ISA to make £1,000 of passive income in 2026?

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith looks at how an investor could go from a standing start to generating £1,000 in passive income for…

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Can the Lloyds share price hit £1.30 in 2026?

| Stephen Wright

Can the Lloyds share price reproduce its 2025 performance in the year ahead? Stephen Wright thinks investors shouldn’t be too…

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Down 45%, is it time to consider buying shares in this dominant tech company?

| Stephen Wright

In today’s stock market, it’s worth looking for opportunities to buy shares created by investors being more confident about AI…

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Is the BP share price about to shock us all in 2026?

| Royston Wild

Can the BP share price perform strongly again next year? Or could the FTSE 100 oil giant be facing a…

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£5,000 put into Nvidia stock could be worth this much by next Christmas…

| Ben McPoland

Nvidia stock is set to rise significantly for the sixth calendar year in seven. But does Wall Street see Nvidia…

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Looking for New Year growth stocks? Here’s an epic bargain to discover

| Royston Wild

This FTSE 250 share has more than doubled in 2025. Here's why our writer believes it remains one of the…

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4 mega-cheap growth shares to consider for 2026!

| Royston Wild

Discover four top growth shares that our writer Royston Wild thinks may be too cheap to ignore. Could these UK…

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Can Tesla stock do it again in 2026?

| Paul Summers

Tesla stock has been on fire (again) in 2025. Might we say the same thing this time next year? Paul…

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Dividend Shares

Forecast: the Vodafone share price will pass £1 very soon!

| Cliff D'Arcy

After a tough few years, the Vodafone share price has soared over the past nine months. It's closing on the…

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Gold has just smashed record highs and these 3 FTSE stocks are riding the wave

| Ben McPoland

After surging an astonishing 400% in 2025, is this high-flying mining stock still worth checking out in 2026 and beyond?

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£10,000 to invest in an ISA? Here are some lesser-known stocks that could surge in 2026

| Dr. James Fox

Dr James Fox explores a handful of stocks that could outperform the rest of the stock market in 2026. Investors…

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£10,000 invested in Tesla stock 1 month ago is now worth…

| Dr. James Fox

Dr James Fox takes a closer look at Tesla stock as it trades around an all-time high valuation. Is there…

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Recently released: December’s lower-risk, higher-yield Share Advisor recommendation [PREMIUM PICKS]

| Mark Rogers

Ice ideas will usually offer a steadier flow of income and is likely to be a slower-moving but more stable…

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Meet the ex-penny share up 109% that has topped Rolls-Royce and Nvidia in 2025

| Ben McPoland

The share price of this investment trust has gone from pennies to above £1 over the past couple of years.…

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Is 2026 the year to consider buying oil stocks?

| Stephen Wright

The time to buy cyclical stocks is when they're out of fashion with investors. And that looks to be the…

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1 of the FTSE 100’s most reliable dividend stocks for me to buy now?

| Stephen Wright

With most dividend stocks with 6.5% yields, there's a problem with the underlying business. But LondonMetric Property is a rare…

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3 reasons I’m skipping a Cash ISA in 2026

| Ben McPoland

Putting money into a Cash ISA can feel safe. But in 2026 and beyond, that comfort could come at a…

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I asked ChatGPT if the Tesla share price could outperform Nvidia in 2026, with this result!

| Jon Smith

Jon Smith considers the performance of the Tesla share price against Nvidia stock and compares his view for next year…

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Investing Articles

Greggs: is this FTSE 250 stock about to crash again in 2026?

| Ben McPoland

After this FTSE 250 stock crashed in 2025, our writer wonders if it will do the same in 2026. Or…

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7%+ yields! Here are 3 major UK dividend share forecasts for 2026 and beyond

| Mark Hartley

Mark Hartley checks forecasts and considers the long-term passive income potential of three of the UK's most popular dividend shares.

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2 top ETFs to consider for an ISA in 2026

| Ben McPoland

Here are two very different ETFs -- one set to ride the global robotics boom, the other offering a juicy…

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Down 35% in 2 months! Should I buy NIO stock at $5?

| Ben McPoland

NIO stock has plunged in recent weeks, losing a third of its market value despite surging sales. Is this EV…

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Could 2026 be the year when Tesla stock implodes?

| Christopher Ruane

Tesla's 2025 business performance has been uneven. But Tesla stock has performed well overall and more than doubled since April.…

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Could these FTSE 100 losers be among the best stocks to buy in 2026?

| Paul Summers

In the absence of any disasters, Paul Summers wonders if some of the worst-performing shares in FTSE 100 this year…

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Up 184% this year, what might this FTSE 100 share do in 2026?

| Christopher Ruane

This FTSE 100 share has almost tripled in value since the start of the year. Our writer explains why --…

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You can save £100 a month for 30 years to target a £2,000 a year second income, or…

| Stephen Wright

It’s never too early – or too late – to start working on building a second income. But there’s a…

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Forget Rolls-Royce shares! 2 FTSE 100 stocks tipped to soar in 2026

| Royston Wild

Rolls-Royce's share price is expected to slow rapidly after 2025's stunning gains. Here are two top FTSE 100 shares now…

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Brokers think this 83p FTSE 100 stock could soar 40% next year!

| Mark Hartley

Mark Hartley takes a look at the factors driving high expectations for one major FTSE 100 retail stock – is…

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I asked ChatGPT for the best FTSE 100 shares to consider for 2026, and it said…

| Alan Oscroft

Whatever an individual investor's favourite strategy, I reckon there's something for everyone among the shares in the FTSE 100.

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3 FTSE 100 powerhouses to consider buying for passive income in 2026

| Paul Summers

Looking to start earning passive income in 2026? Paul Summers picks out three dividend heroes to consider from the UK's…

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Growth Shares

2 growth shares that I think are very exposed to a 2026 stock market crash

| Jon Smith

Despite not seeing any immediate signs of a stock market crash, Jon Smith points out a couple of stocks he's…

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Investing Articles

I asked ChatGPT for 3 top value FTSE 250 stocks for 2026, and it picked…

| Alan Oscroft

If 2026 is the year smaller-cap FTSE 250 stocks head back into the limelight, it could pay to find some…

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Prediction: the BT share price could reach as high as £3 in 2026

| Alan Oscroft

Analysts have a wide range of targets on the BT share price, as the telecoms giant has ambitious cash flow…

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I asked ChatGPT how to build £1,000 a month in passive income using an ISA – here’s what it suggested

| Andrew Mackie

I asked ChatGPT how to grow passive income in an ISA – then ran the numbers myself to see what…

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£10,000 in Legal & General shares at the start of 2025 is now worth…

| Andrew Mackie

Legal & General shares remain a retail favourite with a near double-digit dividend yield! But can they keep delivering passive…

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